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hear Mr Paterson of South Brant I was appointed convener for Puslinch "12 I went to Aberfoyle to a meeting the Agriculture Socitey " 14 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with Mrs Cassans funeral I was the Annual Meeting Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual fire insurance Company I was Elected President for this year " 16 this was the first Meeting of the Council W Nicoll Reeve D Macfarlane Dep Reeve Little Glennie and Rea Councellors 1882 January 17 this day is fine but frosty we went to D Campbell and D Watts to visit " 20 this is a buetifull fine day I went to Aberfoyle in the evening to an Oyster Supper at the Town Hall given to Mr Leslie Reeve and to present him with a Gold watch and chain it cost $180 for his his long servesis in the Council " 21 this day is dull and soft a little snow I went to Aberfoyle to get the Horses shod at D McGibbons shop got 3 new shoes 4 sett paid $1.45 " 23 yesterday was a very cold stormey day with very high wind this day is excessive cold keen frost we killed a steer today �" 24 this is a very cold frosty day last night wa the coldest keenest frost for 25 years in this part of Ontario I went to Guelph I sold the steers hide for $7 per 100 its weight was 55 lb I went to the County Council at 2 Oclock PM 25 this day is not so cold 26 this day is very dark and foggey it rained all afternoon the snow is nearly all gone 1882 January 27 a fine day very wingy last night the County Council was invited down to inspect Sleemans Brewery the most of us went down it is a great establishment we were shown through it all and then treated kindly both to eat and drink then went back to work at 3 oclock " 28 this is a very fine day we got through with the County Council for this Session I received $10.90 for pay " 31 a beautifull day we were cutting Peas with the cutting box and Horse powr Cullin Watt was here on a visit he has been away in the Rocky mountains for 16 years Feb 1 a fine day but dull in the afternoon we were cleaning up the Peas that we cutt yesterday " 2 a fine day we went to Moriston bought things for Duncan Shirts Etc " 3 a very fine day I went out to Aberfoyl to a Reform Meeting I was appointed President of the Reform Assosiation of Puslinch and William Ross Secritary "6 a fine day I was at the Meeting of the Council we appointed Township Officers 1882 Feb 7 a very fine day white frost in the morning then got very warm rained a little in the afternoon John went up to Haines Mill with 12 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 96 cts " 8 this is a very warm day the roads are muddy John & George is chopping wood for fire " 7 I paid $6 to Mr Swackhamer for the Horse Service Dusty Miller " 9 this is a fine day the Mrs and Me went up to Robert Amos the roads are soft �" 10 this day is cold and windy " 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 12 bags of Potatoes sold 1 bag for $1.15 the others for $1.9 $13.15 and butter 23 cents per lb I bought a plate for the cutting box at Toltons paid 50 cents " 13 this day is very soft it rained last night it is very warm the roads are very soft almost impassible James Watt was here " 14 the roads are very bad we were at Mrs Duncan Campbels funeral I went over to Action I was one of the Pallbearers 15 very warm we put tick destroyer on the sheep 1882 Feb 16 this day is very warm and soft it rained a little all the afternoon we cleaned up some peas in the afternoon " 17 a fine day I went down to Morriston in the afternoon and I fixed the doors of the horse shades at the Church I paid Scott 90 cents for fixing some harness " 18 this is a very cold stormy day high wind but not much snow I was in the house all day I have a bad dose of the cold the rest of the family is bad " 20 this is a fine day John is hauling home fire wood " 21 this was a very stormy forenoon it sort of snowed or rained or both all night and this forenoon it brock out clear afternoon I was mending shoes " 23 this is a fine day we went to Morriston in the afternoon with some Butter and egg got some tin pails bottomed paid 50 cents bought 4 Gallons 1 quart 1 pint of coal oil paid 25 cents per gallon $1.10 from the tinsmith Johnston " 25 this is very fine day frosty in the Morning I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes sold them for $1.10 per bag 12 lb Butter at 21 cents " 27 a fine warm day cleaning wheat 28 John went to the Arkel Mill with 6 bags 13 B 35 lb of Wheat fall and spring �1882 Feb 28 this day is very warm and soft it rained a little in the evening John got home with the Grist 540 lb flour 40 lb to the Bushel March 1 the Month of March sett in very warm this day is very soft and warm it rained nearly all forenoon so that we could not get to the Guelph fair the roads are very bad " 2 this day is very warm the road are very bad we went over to Alexander McCaigs Sale on the 3 con " 3 this day is very cold " 4 this day is cold in the morning we went to Guelph with some Butter got 23 & 24 cent per lb and a Calf skin weight 8 lbs at 10 cents per lb 80 cts " 8 this day is very cold in the morning a fine clear day I barganed with Dan Kennedys son for to hire for seven Dollars Months at $100 I went over to Andrew McRobbies for John McLean from Manitoba he is at our house " 9 this day is foggy and soft it rained some I went down to Donald McPhersons with John McLean we stoped all night " 10 this is a fine day it snowed and freezed some last night I came home from Morriston 1882 March 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with some butter got 24 cents per lb and 5 bags of potatoes got $1.10 per bag I got $600 from John Smith for to give George and Duncan before they go to Manitoba " 14 there is a little snow on the ground but the brock road is very bad we went down to Morriston with Butter and eggs " 15 the weather is cold and raw the sow piged last night she had 8 and they are all dead John went to Muttries Mill with 6 bags of Oats & Peas to chopp I was T. Willoughbys Sale I bought an old Waggon for $10 " 16 this is a fine clear sunney day the sun was very warm we cleaned some peas and cutt some straw �" 18 this day is very soft it rained considerable in the afternoon and at night I went down to Aberfoyle I wrote a letter to John Little and one to Annie the roads are bad " 21 this is a very stormy day snowed a little and there was a very high wind it did not freze very much there was a large partie here tonight " 22 this day is prety cold we went over to I K Glennies sale Duncan Bought a yok of Oxen for George paid $140 cash for them to take to Manitoba 1882 March 23 this is a fine day the roads were good in the morning but got soft in the afternoon we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 34. Bushels 25 lb at Guelph 34 B 30 at home got $1. 24 cts per B bought some bran paid at the rate of $15 per ton " 24 this is a very cold windy day we cut some straw and saved some firewood Duncan and Mother went down to Morriston " 25 this is a fine day cold air we went to Mrs Stewarts " 27 this day is Soft it rained all night and all forenoon it snowed yesterday morning the roads are very bad I was at the Council Meeting " 28 this is a fine clear day frost last night John went in to Guelph with a load for George he is going to Manitoba " 29 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with a load of of trunks and boxes for George and Duncan to put on the Cars we started to load the Cars " 30 this is a fine day we went to Guelph nearly all in the House we took up the Cattle a yoke of Oxen and 2 cows for Manitoba and Duncans Horse Christ Little had 3 Horses 9 Cows 1882 March 30 this is the Ester fat Cattle fair we took in the Two Steers to Sell John Sold them on the road for $105 George And Christ Little Started about 6 oclock in the evening with a car load of Horses Cattle and / Implements for Brandon Manitoba " 31 this morning is cold but clear I was down to Aberfoyle to the Seed fair �April 1 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and Egs got 25 cts per lb & 15 cts per Doz I went to the station for some Chairs and table of Georges he could not get them on the Cars I brock the tounge of Duncans rig and had get a new one paid $1.50 " 3 a fine day we were Sawing fire wood with the circular saw Hugh Kennady comenced to work he is hired for Seven Months for $100 we bought 5 bags of Early rose Potatoes from John Hardy paid $1.10 per bag " 4 this day is soft it rained in the afternoon I went up to Mutries Mill with 8 bags of chopp " 5 this morning is windy and cold we went to Guelph with Duncan and Mary and her children that is Georges Mary they went off on the Cars at half past two 0clock for Brandon Manitoba 1882 April 5 Bought 1 1/2 Bushels clover seed at the McEldarys paid $5 25 per B 1 1/2 Bushels Timothy paid $3.75 per B " 7 comenced to Plough the sod field at the old roothouse " 8 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and egs got 23 cts and 14 cts " 6 this day is soft it rained some I went to John Thompsons Sale I Bought a Pleasure Sleigh have to Pay $9 25 staire carpet $1.50 gave a note for $10 75 one year after date " 10 this is a very cold frosty day a great change since last week we sowed clover back in the flats the field behind the bush " 11 very cold we were at the Aberfoyle horse and Bull Show Robert got the Second prize for the Bull Reno $2 I went to Moriston and Paid I J Scott $45 for Duncans harnis there $5 to pay yet " 13 was out Mrs Stewarts about the pump with Hardy " 15 this is a fine day but cold air been colod and frosty all week we went to Guelph with Buter Egs and one bag of Potatoes got $1.15 per B " 17 a fine clear day the men are Ploughing we went up to Margrets with Jane and the children �1882 April 18 this is a fine day I was at Mrs Stewart to help to put in a pump in the weell it cost $13 50 then I went down to Aberfoyle " 19 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon and at night it was fine and warm James Laidlaw and the Mrs was here on a Visit " 20 John went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2000 lb paid $5 25 per ton " 13 John went to Guelph for 1000 lb of bran paid $15 per ton " 21 very windy and cold Sowed Some Spring wheat 22 a fine day cold in the morning we went to Guelph with some butter and eggs I got 14 apple trees at Sunleys paid 10 cents each John finished Sowing the field at the end of the barn 6 bushels of wheat 9 bushels of barley " 24 a fine day a little cold a good day for work " 25 this is a fine day John Sowed Barley in the big flat field 3 acres 6 Bushels " 26 Sowed the the field back near Archabald McKenzies at the back corner in barley and Oats 4 1/2 Bushels Barley 10 Bushels Oats Sowed the Onions & beets and some carrots in the garden 1882 April 27 comenced to gangplough the field at the creek " 28 a fine day but cold and frosty at night I planted 15 apple trees I bought from Sunly at Guelph " 29 we went to Guelph with Butter and Eggs Christ Little came home from Manitoba May 1 this is a fine morning but it was Shoury in the afternoon I planted 8 Maple trees in the oarchard and the lane " 2 this is a very cold day it was very hard frost this morning it is a cold wind all day we planted 15 Maple trees in the back field Hugh is ploughing sod John is rolling the wheat fall Robert went out with Christs cow in the evening �" 3 this morning is cold a fine Dry day we went to Guelph fair we took in the ram and one wether sold the ram for 5 cents per lb his weight was 249 lb at home the weathers weight was 159 at 6 cents per lb we bought 5 hundred lb of salt at 5 1/4 $ per ton 1300 lb of plaster at $5 per ton " 4 this is a beautifull day warm and growing John finished Sowing the Oats he sowed 49 1/2 Bushels " 5 this day is cold again and dry 1882 May 6 this day is cold and dry we went to Guelph with some Butter & egs and 3 bags of potatoes got $1.30 per bag and one Bushel of appels got 18 cents for the Butter 12 1/2 for the egs " 8 a fine day but dry and cold John Sowed 5 acres of Peas we had to Kill one of the yearling hiffers she got her leg brock very bad back in the swamp " 9 this is a very fine warm day the warmest we have had this spring we have had it very cold and dry all this last Month there is very little groth yet I was over to the Bridge at Buchannans to lett a job we lett the job of Building a new Bridge to Donald Campble of Crief for $255 " 10 this Morning is cold with a cold east wind in the forenoon but the Afternoon was very wett cold east rain I went to Guelph with the Buggy to get it fixed I bought a Bushel of Corn paid 90 cents " 11 this is a very Stormy day it comenced to rain yesterday about noon it rained all afternoon and all night this this forenoon it blowed with light rain but this afternoon is terible stomy and wett the wind from the east all the time and very cold the Mare Doll foaled this morning and the foal Died today 1882 May 12 it is 40 years today since we got Married this is a terible stormy wet day very windy from the east it has rained steady since it comenced and very cold " 13 this day cold we have had 3 days of steady wett and cold east wind we we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs and 3 bags of Potatoes got $1 30 per bag �" 15 a fine day but cold we were at John Winyards funeral " 16 a fine day I went down to McIntosh the Tailors to get measured for a coat then we went up to Robert Amos in the evening " 17 a fine day Mother and Me went up to John Littles to Bells Corners in Luther " 18 a fine day I went with John Little to Mount Forrest to see the place I have not ben there for 18 or 20 years " 19 a fine day we came home from Luther " 20 a fine day cold air we have frost every morning there is very little groth in the ground we went to Guelph with butter and eggs " 22 this is a fine growing day it rained nearly all afternoon I was at Guelph at a Meeting of reformers " 23 this day is dry but very cold I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 13 B 43 lb got 521 flour 45 short 1 72 Bran 1882 May 20 John finished sowing the Peas he sowed 2 acres he sowed the rest on the 8th and 9th 11 acres he sowed 1 Bushel of corn "23 comenced to plant the Potatoes " 24 Hugh was off work John ploughing the turnip land " 25 we finished planting the Potatoes fine weather but cold " 26 finished ploughing down the Dung on the turnip land " 27 a fine day warmer we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs I bought 30 lb rape seed paid 9 cents per lb " 29 this is a fine day the weather keeps cold I was at the Council Meeting and a Meeting of reformers to appoint Deligates to go to Guelph �" 30 I went to Guelph to the Convention to nominate a Candidate to the House of Commons James Innis was chosen John washed the Sheep " 31 a fine growing day it is Shoury all day it rained June 1 a fine morning but a cold wind this is our fast day " 2 we had a shour I was over the roads with James Glennie to examin them where petioned for money " 1 I went down to McIntosh the Tailor for a new Coat I got made paid $4 for coat and vest for making 1882 June 5 we had a heavy rain yesterday we cliped the sheap 26 left 3 to clip they are sick " 6 I went up to Palmerston to the Meeting of the County Council went up from Guelph on the Cars it is 53 miles from here " 7 the County Council was invited to H F Clarkes Brewary to Dinner " 9 I got home from Palmerston we were at a Meeting of J A McDonalds in Guelph in the evening " 10 we went to Guelph I bought 13 lb of turnip seed paid $2 for it " 12 fine warm weather John and I went in to Guelph in the evening to a politake meeting Johnston and Guthrie spock " 13 I was in Guelph at the Nomination Innis and Goldie was Nominated " 14 a fine growing day a good deal of rain but very warm I was away with Glennie letting jobs on the roads " 15 a fine growing day warm and shours " 16 a fine day we went to Guelph took 3 bags of oats to Mutries Mill to chop sold one bag of Potatoes $1.50 1882 �June 17 John Sowed 4 acres of turnips " 19 the men finished sowing the turnips sowed 13 1/2 lbs paid $2 12 1/2 for the seed " 20 a very fine day the crops is growing very fast this was Election day for the House of Commons James Innis was Elected by a Majority of 116 over James Goldie the Conservitive " 21 we went down to Morriston with the Boys Robert James and Edward to get new close for them Bought cloth for two Suits got them cutt Jane is going to make them 24 a fine day very warm very hott We went to Guelph with a load of Wheat Spring there was 27. Bushels 37 lbs at Guelph 27 B 51 at home we got $1. 29 per B $35.62 96 lb wool at 21 cents $20.16 I bought 100 lb of oatmeal paid $3 for it 28 fine growing weather the men started to plough the field near the creek it is very thilstely. " 29 I went down to Morriston paid Ross for the Boys close $7. 60 paid Scott the Balance of Duncans harness $5 paid James McLean $7. 30 we went to Guelph it came on very wett before noon I went to the Agricultural Coledge to the coloseing exercise 1882 July 1 a fine day but cold John and the Boys and Mary went to Guelph to the Calidonians games I went to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Directors of the Puslinch Insurance Company and examin Hugh Reads job on the road " 3 I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon " 5 we went to Guelph Fair I bought 2 hoes paid 95 cent for the two 3 rakes for 25 cents " 6 this is fine weather I was cutting thistles the men is hoeing the Carrots " 7 this is the Examination and picknick at the School they are all at but mysilf I sent a letter away to Duncan " 10 this is a fine day we had a shour after dinner hoeing the potatoes " 11 a fine day but windy I went to Guelph for 2 gaurds for the mower I bought a keg of white lead paid $ 2 25 1 1/2 galons linced oil paid 95 cents per gallon 1/2 gallon turpintine paid $1 �per gallon a steel barley fork paid $1.15 285 lb salt 83 cts some paint 40 cents per lb a butcher nife 30 cts John comenced to cutt the heay in the oarchard I paid Green $4 for Grafting 86 grafts 1882 July 12 John is Setting up the potatoes in the afternoon he finished them he cut some heay we had some rain in the evening Hught scuf finished Scufling} the turnips the boys comenced to thin " 13 this is a fine day John finished cutting the field behind the stable we hauled in 2 loads of Heay " 15 this is a fine heay day we finished hauling the field behind the stable 10 loads of heay 2 1/2 in the Oarchard John comenced to the heay back in the flats Susan and the children came down from Bells corner " 18 John finished cutting the heay in the Morning hauled in two loads then we had some thunder shours in the afternoon it was very warm in the forenoon " 21 fine heay wether finnished hauling in the hay 27 loads of very good hay in good condition " 22 a fine day we went to Guelph " 25 very dry warm weather I went to Guelph with Christ Little and Jane they went on the cars to go to Chicago on a visit " 26 a fine day comenced to cutt a swath round the Barley and some of the wheat 27 John cutt the Barley near the Barn it rained in the evening I am Busy at the Potatoe Bugs 1882 July 28 a fine day cutt 5 acres of wheat " 29 cutt some wheat and hauled in 3 loads of Barley " 30 a fine day warm and dry hauled in 5 loads of Barley and cutt some wheat �Aug 1 hauled in one load of Barley all that is cutt 9 loads cutt some wheat it comenced to rain about 10 0cl it sort of rained nearly all the rest of the day " 2 this is a fine day I went to Guelph Fair got a front leg for the Scuffeler paid 90 ct got a steel collar cap paid 50 ct " 3 this is a fine day but dull and warm finnished cutting the fall Wheat 16 1/2 acres " 4 a fine day in the forenoon but got dull with a little rain cutt the Barley back in the big field finished " 5 this is the best harvest day since Monday at the turnips in the forenoon hauled in 4 loads of fall wheat and 2 loads of Barley " 6 this day is very warm we had a thunder shour in the evening in rained very heavey " 7 this day is dull and warm in the forenoon but got up a good drought in the afternoon we got in one load Barley " 8 we had a very heavy rain with thunder and lightning it rained for a long while " 9 we got in 6 loads of wheat in the afternoon it rained in the evening 1882 August 10 this day is dull and some shours we are at the turnips " 11 this is a fine day the best harvest day we have had for two weeks it has ben shoury and dull we were hauling in wheat 9 loads and 4 of Barley " 12 this is a fine day here there is some Shours going round we got in all the fall wheat 30 loads and all the Barley 18 loads Some of the Barley is badly coulered the wheat is a fine crop I went over to the Bridge at Buchanans to meet the Contractor " 15 we have fine harvest weather the men is at the turnips " 16 we comenced to cut the spring wheat in the afternoon " 17 finished cutting the spring wheat it is a good crop 3 acres the men comenced to pull the peas we went down to Aberfoyl in the evening �" 18 a fine day we went in to Guelph in the evening I went up to Mutries Mill in the morning about the Voters list " 19 this is a fine day warm we were thrashing till half past four we thrashed 170 Bushels of Wheat and 41 Barley Johns Wife had a son " 21 this forenoon is very warm and sultry we hauled in one load of spring wheat after dinner then it comenced to rain it was showery all afternoon 1882 August 22 this day is very dull and Soft it rained a good deal all night today close and warm neithere wind or drought I was at Beatties thrashing the men is at the turnips in the forenoon and pulling peas in the afternoon " 23 this day is very dull and warm there was more rain last night it is bad harvest weather I was cleaning some wheat the men was pulling peas in the afternoon " 24 this is a fine harvest day the men were pulling peas we hauled in 3 loads of spring wheat we had 4 big loads and 1 load of peas we put the lambs from the ewes on Monday the 22nd " 25 this is a fine day very warm the men is hauling in peas I was at Aberfoyle Seed Wheat Show I got the second prize for 10 Bushels of Fulty wheat $3 and 3 prize for 10 B of Clawson wheat $2 I sold the Clawson wheat for $1.25 per B " 26 a fine day hauling in peas " 28 a fine day finished hauling in the peas 18 loads they were a fine crop I was at a Meeting of the Council in the afternoon John comenced to cutt the Oats after noon 1882 Aug 29 this is a fine day the folks are at the Oats I was cleaning wheat " 30 a very warm day I went to Guelph seed fair I had 20 Bushels of Clawson Wheat I got the 3rd prize $2 sold it for $1 25 per B I had 20 Bushels of Fultye wheat sold 6 B at $1.20 per B " 31 we had a heavy Shour last night we were cutting and Binding Oats in the afternoon the men were Ploughing in the forenoon �Sept 1 finished cutting the Oats I have not ben very well today I was not able to work " 2 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some Butter and 8 Bushels of Seed wheat for P Gow got $1.25 per B $10 the folks finished Binding the Oats got in 3 loads we had a heavy thunder shower in the evening " 4 a fine day the men is plowing in the forenoon we hauled in 5 loads of Oats to the Back Barn ' 5 hauled 5 loads of Oats in the afternoon John was at Grants thrashing in the forenoon and Gilchrists in the Afternoon with the horses " 7 very warm we finished hauling in the Oats 24 loads they were a good crop Sept 6 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 3 bags of wheat " 9 we went to Guelph with butter and egg I got 6 bushels of White Mountain Wheat from John McKorkindale paid $1.20 per Bushel and 2 bushels of Democrate Wheat from James Glennie paid $1.50 per Bushel " 12 fine weather I went to Guelph for a casting for the seed drill then went over to the Bridge at Buchanans to inspect it it is finished " 13 Johns Baby Died this Morning it was 3 weeks and 4 days old I went to Guelph for a coffin paid $4.75 for it I was at the Annual Sale of the model farm we had a thunder Sower " 14 Johns Baby was Burried we had very high wind all day John D McWilliams got 16 Bus of Clawson Wheat he is to pay $1.25 per Bushel " 15 warm weather John comenced to sow the Wheat sowed 11 acers I had to go to Guelph Mrs Robert Cook Died and was brought from Grandrappids to be burried in Puslinch I had to go to Guelph for to get her brought to her Mothers I had to go down to order the grave to be dug 1882 Sept 16 John finished sowing the 14 acre field in the morning then we went to Jennie Cooks Funeral at 10 0clock �" 18 this day is very warm the men is busy ploughing for wheat I went down to Aberfoyle with the Buggie to get the tires Sett at Beckleys " 19 this day is very close and warm we had a thunder Shouwer at noon very warm all day we sowed 10 Bushels of Clawson Wheat in the field at the old roothouse Margaret was down " 20 a fine day the men is ploughingh I went to Aberfoyle in the evening for the buggey " 21 we went to Guelph with mrs Stewart and Bob Cook we finished sowing the fall Wheat 25 Acres 42 bushels 22 this Morning is wett it rained nearly all night 23 this is a very fine day John and the two Girls and the two boys went to the Lake there was a Sundy School Picknick to the Lake 26 we have fine weather but cool at night Robert Amos was down we went to Sandy Flimmings Sale he has sold the farm he lives on to Christ Little 27 I was at Archy McKenzies thrashing in the forenoon the men were hauling out dung 1882 Sept 28 this is a fine day but dry John was down to help to move Christ Little he moved back to Sandy Flimmings farm I was puting up a new fence back the lane near the back barn " 30 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph I went with Johns Mary and the Buggy with Butter and a Bushel of Pears sold them for $1.50 per B John took in a load of Barley 43 B 13 lb at 72 cents per $31.14 Oct 2 the weather is very warm we comenced to Dig up the Potatoes " 3 I went to Guelph with 2 bags of fall wheat and 2 lots of potatoes to the show " 4 Mother and Me went to Guelph to the Show I got the 3rd prize for the Clawson Wheat and 2nd prize for the early rose potatoes I sold the potatoes for 50 cts per Bushel sold 2 B pears " 5 I got a letter from Annie She has been very sick in California " 6 a fine day we were all at the Puslinch Show exept Mother �" 7 went to Guelph with Butter I got a Box for Mrs Stewart from Bob Cook Grand Rappids 1882 Oct 9 Sandy McCoag and Aunt Jane come down from Keppell on Saturday they went down to Beaverly today we finished Diging the Potatoes they are a very fine crop about 8 loads they were in the Oarchard I was pulling Apples " 10 this day is dull threttning rain we thrashed 75 Bushels of spring wheat in the evening it is a good crop " 11 we were thrashing we had Bob Blacks mashine he thrashed today 306 Bushels of fall wheat and 265 Bushels of Barley I sold 15 lambs to 2 men strangers for the sum of $53 $2 50 " 12 this is our fastday we were at the Church 13 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with Aunt Jane she is going home we then went up to Mr Jonston the Mrs and Mary and me it rained in the evening and we did not get home " 14 this is a very fine day very warm we got home from Pilkington " 15 this is our Sacrament Sabath a fine day " 16 a fine day Meeting of Councill " 17 a fine day I went to Aberfoyle Mill with 10 bags of Potatoes for McIntyre 14. B 30 lb to the Mill of Wheat at 95 cents per B and a small grist 1882 October 18 this is a very fine warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52. B 16 lb at 73 cts " 19 the men are Ploughing we cleaned up a load of Barley and thrashed some Oats for the horses " 20 I was at Hugh Reads Sale I Bought a Breeding Sow $15.81 �" 21 fine weather we had some frost last night I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 60. Bushels 40 lb got 73 cents per B " 23 we comenced to top the Turnips and harrow them up " 24 a fine day hauling in turnips 19 loads " 25 a fine day frosty in the Morning got in 12 loads turnips I finished takeing in the Apples " 28 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the turnips 74 large large loads we have had very fine weather warm and dry the turnips is a very good crop we had about 12 cart loads of carrots and 2 wagon loads of Mangelwartyle I was in Guelph with Mother " 30 a fine day John went down to Moriston with 8 bags of apples to make cider he brought home the plough from Bickleys we got a new steel mouldboard and a new ladder from McIntyres paid $2 for it 1882 October 30 we went over to William Gilfillians when we were comeing home we upset in the dark and Mother got her arm brocken Nov 1 I went to Guelph fair and bought a Sherling ram from E Tolton Erin for $11 " 3 the weather is a little colder frost at night but dry I went to Aberfoyle got a letter from Annie Uncle John Sent $40 to Mother and Mary in a present " 4 Hugh Kennidy left today his time was up seven months for $100 paid him in full " 6 I went to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Insurance Directors on some buisness " 7 this day is dull and soft warm looks like rain I went to the Caulfields Mill with 4 bags of Peas and Barley to chop paid 10 cents per bags sent a letter to Annie " 9 a fine day warm and foggy I drove Mother down to Moriston to the Dr put the Ews to the ram " 11 a fine day a very light shour in the Morning I went to Guelph with a load of potatoes sold them for 55 cts per bag bought a barrel of herring paid $7 �" 13 this morning was stormy we had a fine rain yesterday and this morning then it comenced to Snow soft the first of the Season 1882 Nov 14 this morning is rather cold a little snow on the ground a good day for work we were thrashing we thrashed about 90 bushels of Barley 185 of Oats 34 of peas " 15 this is a fine day I went up to Caulfields Mill with a grist of 5 bags 11 Bushels and 8 bags of chop I did not get it home " 16 this is a fine day I went up to the Mill for the grist there was 10 bushels and 54 lb got 396 lb of flour that is 36 lb per Bushel it was first clas Clawson Wheat I went down to Moriston with Mother to the Doctor " 17 this morning was a little stormy it comenced to rain last night then turned to snow it snowed about 3 inches the first of the Season we have had a very fine oppen fall very little frost " 18 frosty this morning I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes got 60 cents per bag " 21 this is a fine day I went over to Rockwood with the wool to the factory I got 23 1/2 lb carded paid $1.65 traded off 11 1/2 lbs for flannel got 23 cts per lb flannel 50 cts per yd left 37 1/2 lb to spin 23 we have very fine weather it rained some this after noon we killed a cow today John has ben at Watts thrashing nearly all week 3 1/2 days 1882 Nov 24 we had some snow this morning John is at Gilchrists thrashing " 25 I went to Guelph with 20 bags of Potatoes got 55 cts per bag and 4 bags of apples got $1.25 per bag " 26 Snowed nearly all day 27 a fine day but frosty I went to Moriston with Mother to the Doctor with the cutter �" 28 this day is raw and cold James Lennie and wife was here we went to James Mooneys Sale " 29 this day is cold James Cotteral has ben at Laings thrashing for me for 3 days Dec 1 this is a fine day we were thrashing peas about 130 B " 2 we went to Guelph we took up a load of Clawson wheat to Mutries Mill 35 Bushels 45 lb at 91 cts "4 I was at the Council Meeting the last of the season we received our pay $40 each ' 5 I went up to Mount Forest to the Meeting of the County Council went up on the Cars from Guelph John took up 13 bags to the Mill to chop " 6 this is a fine day the Country Council was invited to visit the centeral and the High Schools of Mount Forest we were drove round in Sleighs I went in the evening to John Littls to Bels Corners 9 Miles 1882 Dec 7 this is a terible stormy day wind and Snow all night and all day I drove in from Bells Corners in the Morning right against the wind it was a terible drive the County Council was invited Mr McMullins MP in the evening to Musick and refreshments we went " 8 this day is stil stormy the County Council was invited to an Oyester Supper at the Queens by the Town Council of Mt Forest I did not go " 9 this day is not so stormy we got home from Mt Forest we got paid $10 and $7.70 milage 67 miles I got $10 for Cummishoner on the Brock road I bought a Valice on Tusday paid $4 and a Buffilow scin paid $11 " 11 John went with Mother to the Docter " 12 I went down to Aberfoyle paid Alex McLeod for the boys boots $6 50 " 13 this day is stormy we went to Guelph �" 14 it has ben windy all night the roads are heavy this is the Christmas fat cattle Show and fair we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 73 Bushels got 73 cts per B $53 30 Bought a 100 lb of oatmeal paid $3 per 100 1882 Dec 16 this day is cold a some stormy in the forenoon we went to Guelph John Mary Mother and me we took in 30 Bushels and 10 lbs of Barley got 73 cts per B the Barley is very low in price from 40 to 50 cts per B my Barley is good and I sold it some time ago I have Sold 216 Bushels 18 lb to John McKenzie for 73 cts per B it came to $157.82 " 20 this is a fine winter day I went up with mother to Robert Amos she is going to stay a few days I took up 6 bags of Apples to Sell to Guelph 3 bags for $1.25 and 3 for $1 each Mother had some butter got 23 1/2 cts per lb " 21 this day is soft a great thaw with a little rain there is a great quantity of snow on the ground at present " 22 this is a fine day I was down at the Nomination of Councillors I was Nomanited as Dep Reeve Robert Little was Nominated in opposition to me " 23 we went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples sold them for $1 per Bag we had some turkeys " 28 this is a fine day I went to Guelph for some things for Annie and Brother John to send to California " 29 this is a fine day I went over to Duncan Campbells early this Morning to meet John Campbell he is going to Austrialia he is going to call on Annie 1882 Dec 29 we sent some small presents to Brother John and Annie with John Campbell " 30 I went to Guelph to see some of my Friends 1883 January 1 this is a very fine day the Sleighing is very good this is the Election day for the Municiple Council I was Elected Dep Reeve by a Majoyerity of 78 over Little �" 3 I went down to Toronto as a Deligate to the Reform Convention " 4 I got home tonight from Toronto we had a very large Convention the largest meeting of meen ever seen in Ontario some eight Thousand men " 5 this is a very cold stormy day "6 this day is cold Robert Amos and Margaret came down today I sent a letter to John Little " 8 I went to Guelph in the Morning with Bob Cook and Bill Pattons Wiffe to Meet the train then I went down to Morriston with Mother to the Doctor he took the splints off her arm " 10 this day is Very cold we killed the pigs 7 6 spring pigs and one 20 months old 1883 Jan 11 this is a fine day but cold and frosty we went to Guelph with two pigs sold them for $8.15 cts per 100 lb the one weighed 372 lb and the other 200 lb they came to $46.20 the weight of them we left at home was 200 lb 198 lb 199 lb 193 lb 165 lb Spring Pigs they were nice ones " 12 this is a fine day but very frosty I was down to Aberfoyle to the Annual Meeting of the Puslinch Insurance Company I was Elected President I received a letter from the Post Office Department at Washington with regard to a Package sent from California " 13 this Morning was very stormy but it changed soft in the afternoon I wrote a letter to John in California " 15 this is a fine day but very keen frost I was at Aberfoyle at the first Meeting of the Council for the year 1883 " 16 a fine day but very cold I went to Guelph and got a parcel out of the Custom House it was sent by express from California I paid 30 cents for getting the papers drawn out to relieve it " 17 we had a great fall of snow it snowed nearly all day then got very stormy all night the roads are bad the snow are deep this is the night of the Puslinch Farmers Social there was a great crowd 1883 �Jan 17 John got home from Aurther he bought 50 bushels of Peas from Mr Harriot of Aurther Township paid 70 cts per Bushel he left 8 bags at John Littles he is to bring them down the roads were very bad the snow is so deep " 18 I went to Rockwood for the yarn got 31 1/2 lb paid 15 cts per lb $4.73 the roads are very heavy " 19 this was a very stormy day especialy in the forenoon I went out to Aberfoyle in the afternoon I took out 85 lb of pork to Mrs Stewart got $6.92 " 20 we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart to meet Mennies Son Duncan he came on the 4:30 train from Port Huron we had a very weet night comeing home " 22 yesterday and today has ben extreemly cold very keen frost and windy the coldest this winter 23 this is a very cold day the coldest day I think that I ever felt I drove into Guelph I was very cold this was the first Meeting of the County Council of Wellington for the year 1883 26 this was a very cold morning it was 20 below zero 27 this morning is not so cold it snowed some and rained last night there is a hard crust on the snow 1883 Jan 27 I went in to Guelph I have ben in to Guelph for the last five days at the County Council we finished this Morning we are to Meet next in Harriston on the first Tuesday in June " 29 this is a fine day we were at Morriston ' 30 a fine day John went up to the Caulfield Mills with 13 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 8 cts per Bag " 31 this day is cold and windy John went to Guelph with a load of wood for John Smith he had a Bee and a dance at night Feb 1 this day is cold we were working about home �" 2 this day is cold we cleaned up a load of wheat read fall I went down to Aberfoyle in the evening and got some papers and a letter from California and a letter from Duncan " 3 this morning is very stormy it snowed a lot all night the snow is very deep and the roads bad it rained in the evening then frezed hard " 5 this day is very cold and the roads are very hard to travel on there is a thin crust of ice on the snow and the roads not much traveled the last two days it cuts the horses feet I was at the Council 6 this is a fine day but cold 1883 Feb 7 this is a fine day we had a shour of snow this morning I went to Guelph with Mary I had the Cutter this is the Guelph Fair John had a load of read Winter wheat with him 38 Bushels 15 lb a $1 per Bushel $38.25 it weighed 62 lb to the bushel Grace Grigor came over from Michigan on the afternoon train " 8 this is a very Stormy day high wind the roads are drifting very bad I was down to Aberfoyle to a meeting to appoint Deligates to go to Guelph to a convention of reformers " 9 I went to Guelph to the Convention held for the purpose of Selecting a Candidate in the Reform interest James Laidlaw was appointed the roads are badly Drifted we had hard work getting in to Guelph Gilchrist, Murry and Rea was with me and Cullen Watt came home with me from Wyomen " 10 this Morning was very cold very calm and keen frost they say it is the coldest this winter we went down to Morriston with the Boys we bought some cloth for a Suit for them we cutt some wood with the Saw in the forenoon 12 this is a fine day we are working at home 1883 Feb 13 this is a very fine but very keen frost in the Morning the Sun was bright and clear John and Me was down to the Meeting at the Aberfoyle Town Hall Laidlaw and Johnston spock I was Chairman " 14 this is stormy day high wind from the East and some snow 1 �6 this day is very dull and foggy with some shours the Snow is very soft 17 I went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples got $1.50 for 3 bag $1 for one $1.30 for one 6 bags Potatoes sold them for 65 cts per bag the roads are very bad the snow was soft in the morning 19 I went over to sell some timber on the Sideline between lots 10 & 11 on the 5 con 14 put the young Sow to John Hitchens Boar " 20 I went to Guelph to the Nomination of Members of Parliment James Laidlaw and Mathew Swetman was Nominated 22 the weather is cold and stormy Mother went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} they are all bad with the mesels exept himself we had a Reform meeting at Arkell for Mr Laidlaw I was Chairman 23 I went down to Morriston in the afternoon 1883 Feb 24 I went to Guelph I had some Butter got 25 cts per lb 8 1/2 lb I bought 860 lb Bran at 12 per ton at the Caulfields Mills " 27 this is a very cold day stormy in the afternoon this was the Election of Members for the Ontario house of Parliment James Laidlaw was Elected by a majority of 32 over Swetman I went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} at night " 28 this is a fine day I brought home Mother from Margarets they are getting better March 1 this a very fine warm day 2 a fine day we went over to James Lennies in the afternoon the roads were soft " 3 this day some colder John went to Guelph with his wife Mary she went up to Culross to see her Sister the Girls went to Guelph the Boys and me cleaned up some wheat to sell I paid James Watt $7.50 the price of one mare to his horse Englands Glory �" 4 this day is very cold with a high wind and very clear " 5 I was at a Meeting of the Council in the afternoon "6 this day is cold and stormy with snow John went to John Hitchins with the young sow to the Boar 1883 March 7 this is a terable Stormy day and dredfull cold with a very high wind the roads are very bad drifted especialy the sidelines we took up a load of fall wheat to the Mill to Sell Sold it for $1.5 per B 42 Bushels and 5 lbs $44.18 is was read Winter Wheat weighed 62 lb to the B we went into the Guelph Fair it was a poor fair John Little came down yesterday from Luther " 8 this is a fine day but frosty we were diging snow in the forenoon hauled in 3 loads of turnips in the afternoon the Doughty Boys came to chopp some firewood " 9 we are hauling home Oats from the back barn I went to Aberfoyle " 10 this day is sort of soft soft snow in the forenoon colder in the evening we went to Guelph to meet Johns Mary she is up at Teeswatter she did not come home we went to Morriston in the morning " 11 this is a Very cold day with high wind " 13 this day is Milder but the roads are badly drifted we went over to Lamonts near the Lake with Grace Grigor we came home by Gilfillians I sold two heiffers to Christ Little fat for $92 to go away tomorrow morning " 15 this day is cold high wind we went to Guelph Easter fair we took a load of read fall wheat up to Mutries Mill sold it for $1.2 per Bushel 37 B 13 lb $37.94 we Bought a Barel Salt paid $1.40 25 lb cattle food $1.75 1883 March 16 this is a fine day we went down to Morriston in the afternoon with some Butter and eggs paid Scott $1.90 for fixing harness John was at Sandy Flimmings bee hauling bricks from Morriston �" 17 we went to Guelph the Boys got there Pictures taken at Burges we took the Horse Dick to Guelph to Deliver him to Palmer John Sold him two weeks ago for $150 Mary came home from Teaswatter " 18 this morning was wett it rained in the forenoon and snowed all afternoon " 19 this is terrible stormy day ben stormy and very cold all day and all night snowing and blowing " 20 this is a fine I went in to Guelph and deposited $81.50 in the Saveings Bank then I went over to Suttons Sale " 22 this is a fine day but it was very keen frost last night and yesterday 20 below zero we went down to Morriston then overto Gilfillians " 23 this is a terible stormy day wind and snow Robert Amos and Mr Legate came down for Barley Mr Legate got 41 Bushels at 60 cts $24.55 Robert got 20 B 7 lb Barley and 9 B 20 lb of Peas at 85 cts $19.90 1883 March 24 this is a fine day John and the Boys hauling turnips 26 I was a the Council Meeting the Boys got all the turnips hauled home " 27 this day got very cold in the afternoon we was at Watts Sale " 28 this is a fine clear day but frosty John was at a Bee at Kenneth McKenzies hauling Sand we got home the Horse rock we Bought from Christ Little for $100 " 29 this is a fine clear day frosty at night I went up to the Mill with a grist of 6 bags of wheat 13 B 38 lb I had to leave it we went down to James Scotts I paid $80 to Christ Little in part for the Horse Rock " 30 this is very fine day we were thrashing Oats 300 bushels we thrashed Some Some flax crop of 1881 " 31 this day is fine but very frosty an clear we went to Guelph with Some butter and egs I bought a Bushel of Clover Seed paid $8.50 100 lb of Oat meal paid $3 �April 4 this day is Milder and soft it has ben clear and frosty for some days we went to Guelph with 8 Bushels of spring wheat for Mr Legate got $1.5 per B for 12 B 12 B 4 lb of Peas for W Dunn at 85 cts per B part of the Peas we brought down from Arthur 1883 April 4 I sold the 2 stears to Christ Little for E Gray for $6 1/2 per 100 lb live weight to be kept till the Month of May and to be Delivered at Aberfoyle and weighed there he paid me $10 on them " 5 this day is soft and wett it rained a good deal John went up to Mutries Mill with 13 bags of Peas & oats to chop the Boys and me were cleaning spring wheat for Seed " 4 I received Mrs Stewarts rent from Barkly $100 I deposited $10.80 in the Ontario Saveings Bank I paid Christ Little $20 in full for the Horse Rock I bought I paid a note of $10.75 to John Thompson for the sleigh and carpet " 6 this is a fine I went out to Aberfoyle to the Farmers Club Seed Show I Showed 10 bushels Spring Wheat the white rusian variaty I got the Second Prize for it I took out 8 bushels to John Carter he paid me $1.8 cts per B $8.64 " 7 this is a fine day we had a fall of snow last night about 3 inches Johns Mary and me went down to Morriston with Butter and Eggs I got a letter from George " 9 this is a fine warm day the Sleighing is bad we were Sawing the wood we cut 18 cord Bill Amos and 1883 April 9 R Rogers choped 11 1/2 cords the Doughtys cut the rest we gave 50 cts per cord for chopping it " 10 this day is warm John and Robert is at Murreys sawing firewood " 11 John is at Duncan Gilchrists sawing wood and cutting Straw " 14 this is a very warm day the Snow is going very fast we went to Guelph with some Butter and eggs and apples got $1.65 for one bag $1.25 for 2 bags we got 24 cts for butter 15 cts for egg �" 16 this is a fine day we were at Mrs Tomas Todds Funeral Samual Bradshaw comenced to work comenced to Plough " 17 this is a very fine day the snow is nearley all gone I was down to Morriston to P P Johnson Sale I bought a new boiler for the stove paid $2.90 6 milk pans paid 21 cts each a pot 25 cts " 18 this is a fine warm day I fixed the Shafts for the Buggy " 19 this morning was very weet it rained nearly all night I went to Guelph with Grace Grigor she went off on the 10 0clock train going home to Michigan " 16 Samual Bradshaw comenced to work he is hired for Seven Months at the rate of $18 per month " 20 this is is a fine day frosty at night 1883 April 21 this is a fine day but cold a frosty in the morning we went to Guelph With Butter and eggs I took 3 bags of Oats to chop to Muttries Mill for the Bull " 22 this is a very cold day cold wind from the North " 23 this is a very cold day very hard frost wind from the North East John Went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2255 lbs at $5 50 per ton paid $6.20 " 24 this is a very cold day hard frost and shours of snow we put tickdestroyer on the Sheep the men is ploughing Sod I was prunning Apple trees 25 this is a very cold day and frosty the ground was White in the morning " 26 this day is some warmer we Sowed Salt on the oarchard we sowed barley in the Oarchard it comenced rain after dinner " 22 the old Sow piged she had 11 but 4 died before Wednesday " 27 a fine day but very cold I was prunning trees " 28 a fine day we Sowed 8 bushels Barly and nearly 3 B of peas in the back field �" 29 this day is very cold very hard frost in the morning " 30 a fine day but frosty in the morning cultivating the land whare the turnips was got the garden plough May 1 a fine day but frosty in the morning we sowed 6 bushels of Spring Wheat 3 bushels Oats 6 Bushels Barley 1883 May 2 this a fine day John finnished sowing the Barley 18 Bushels in all I was in to Guelph fair " 3 John Sowed Some Oats in the big flat field it rained in the afternoon I wrote a letter to Annie in California " 4 this day raw and cold after the rain Mother & Me went over to Mr Thomas and got in some new teeth Mother got 28 a full sett and I got 12 above paid 38 Dolars he threw $4 off " 5 this day is cold John Sowed 6 acres of Oats we went to Morriston in the Afternoon the Girels got a letter from Annie " 7 this is a fine day I was out to Mrs Stewarts about the farm I went in to Guelph in the evening for to Meet Annie Grigor from from Michigan but she did not come " 9 this is a fine day John Sowed Some Oats in the field at the creek I was busey at the Garden " 10 this is a fine warm day in the fornoon it rained a good deal in the Afternoon John sowed Oats in the forenoon it is a fine Spring day " 11 this day is raw and cold we went down with the 2 steers to the Credit Valey Station at Leslies that I sold to Edmon Greay they weighed 2790 lb at $6 1/2 $181.35 1883 May 12 this is a fine day but cold very frosty at night John Sowed Some Oats and Some peas 8 bushels I was down to Morriston got a pair of new blinders from J T Scott paid $6 50 for the blinds and 50 cts for 2 tiestraps bought a pair of Shoes for Edward paid $1.75 for them �" 14 this morning is very cold there is a cold east wind it was very cold yesterday and frosty at nights it comenced to rain about 10 0clock and rained all day John Sowed 4 1/2 Bushels peas in the morning " 15 this is a fine day the land is very wett we Sowed plaster back in the heay field Sam comenced to plough in the Orcherd " 16 this is a fine day frosty at night cold air all day rolling the fall wheat and ploughing the Oarcherd planted 4 or 5 bushels of potatoes in the Orcherd the rest is for corn " 17 this is a very fine day warm through the day frost in the morning I was grafting apple trees put grafts on 5 or 6 trees {intended space} John was harrowing the turnip land " 18 a fine warm day I trimed part of the willow fence back John Sowed 10 1/2 bushels of Oats Sam is ploughing this is the first appearance of Spring weather 1883 May 19 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with butter & eggs butter 18 cts eggs 14 I bought a bag of potatoes from John Phin the White Ellephant potatoes paid $1.50 per B " 21 this is a very cold wett day a very high cold wind from the east it has rained all day it is realey very cold " 22 this day is cold and wett it rained all night very raw I got a letter from George " 23 this day is raw and cold I went to Guelph with Mary she is gone up to Mount Forrest on the carrs she is going to see Susan at Bells Corners I bought a grape for the stabble paid $1 for it " 24 this is a fine day the weather is improved 25 this is a fine warm day we sowed the Carrots and Mangoel Wortzell we went to Morriston " 26 this day is very wett it comenced to rain in the forenoon it has rained most all day Strattons Men came here to pent the roof on the House with fireproof " 28 this is a fine day I was at the Council Meeting John and the boys is planting the Potatoes �" 29 a fine day we finished planting the Potatoes getting the Dung on the turnip land 30 a fine day in the forenoon rained heavy in the Afternoon I was examining the roads with Glennie 1883 May 31 a fine day this is the fast day for the Sacriment June 1 this is a fine day frost in the Morning I was at a meeting of the Council in the evening " 3 this is the Sacriment Sabath " 4 we were at Mrs John Marchels funeral " 5 a fine Morning but it rained heavy in the evening I went up to Harriston to the County Council Meeting paid $2.35 for a return ticket " 6 the County Council went on an excursion up to Wiarton on Colpas bay we paid $1 for a return ticket from Harriston to Wiarton we had a sail on the Bay in the steamboat " 9 this morning is dull and soft some rain we got home from Harriston in the evening 4 we finished sowing the Oats " 12 this is a fine day I was out letting jobs on the roads all day " 13 I went in to Guelph and put a notice in the Mercury for jobs on the roads 14 this is a very fine day we have had very wett cold weather this Spring every thing is very late it is good growing weather now John Hardy and Me were Shearing the Sheep 34 June 16 this day was very warm it is fine growing weather the Mare Fannie foaled this Morning it is a fine strong Mare foal She went 11 Months and 14 day John is drilling for the turnips we would have sowed tonight but we had a slight thunder shour but it went round " 18 the weather is very warm it rained nearly all night till 10 0clock we had a terable thunder storm about 5.0clock some very heavy lightning and thunder and very heavy rain there have ben a great deal of rain since last night �" 19 we had a very heavy rain about 5..0.clock the men was working the Statute labour today I was over at the 7 Con opposit lots 5 & 6 lettin jobs on the roads " 20 this day is very dull and shoury the land very wett there is a large quantity of the flatts covered with watter we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart I bought 1 1/2 bushels of Hungarian grass paid $1 50 per Bushel ' 21 this is a fine day it got more settled towards evening John has ben drilling for the turnips the drills he made last Saturday he had to harrow comenced to Sow the turnips in the evening 1883 June 22 this is a fine day Sowed a lot of turnips John was at A McKenzies Barn raising Sam got the Summer fallow all ploughed " 23 this is a fine day Sowed Some turnips " 25 this morning is soft and dull John finnished drilling for the turnips but did not get them sowen it came on very heavy rain after dinner John Little was down with little Johnie they went away to go home in the morning he took a young Boar away with him he is to pay me $5 for it " 26 this day is soft and dull I comenced to paint the Dining room ' 27 this day is dull and Wett I am painting " 28 this morning is dull and soft it rained heavy last night " 30 this day is fine John finished Sowing the turnips July 1 the young Sow piged She had 10 pigs all alive " 2 this is a fine day the folks went to Guelph to the Calidonians games I was up to examin the roads near the Mill at Arkell " 3 this is a fine day I was at the Agricultural Coledge at the closing Examination in the afternoon " 4 this day is very warm and some shours �1883 July 4 Mother and Me went to Baverly and Galt " 5 we came home from Dumfrice we were over to visit at Mr Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} and William Beatties there was some very heavy Shours of rain in the afternoon " 7 this day is Shoury and wett I went over to the 7 Con to Examin the road Hugh Reids job then I went to Guelph I bought 4 lb of Paris Green paid 40 cts per lb " 9 this is a fine day John comenced to cutt the Heay I went down to Moriston I got a letter from Annie " 10 a fine day we got in 2 loads of heay " 11 a fine day there was a Shour last night I went to Guelph with the wool Sold 98 lb at 19 cts per lb and 8 lb fine wool at 32 cts per lb $21.18 I bought 3 bags of liverpool Salt paid 90 cts per Sack I bought 6 rakes and a fork and a 100 lb of nails paid $3 for nails " 12 this is a fine day bussy at the heay got in 4 loads we had a Shour in the evening " 7 the Mare Doll foaled the morning the foal died " 13 this is a good heay day I went to Morriston in the afternoon I put the Mare Fannie to Peter Bibers horse young Englands Glory " 14 this is a fine day we are at the heay and thining turnips and Mangalwurtyele 1883 July 16 this is a fine day dull in the Morning we had a very heavy rain yesterday Morning I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon they got in 1 load of hay from the big flat field 17 we had a small shour in the morning but it turned out a fine day prety windy we got in 4 loads of hay I was cutting thistles in the Oats 18 this is a fine day for the hay we got in 5 loads I was Cutting thistles and went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon 20 this is a fine day finished cutting the heay got in 4 loads �" 21 this is a fine day dull in the morning finished hauling in the hay 27 loads of very good heay Edward was comeing home from the back lot with the horseraik and he let fannie run away and Smashed the raik badly we went to Guelph with Bill Pattons Wife " 23 this Morning is dull we had a heavy rain yesterday Morning and a great deal of thunder and lightning the folks is thining the turnips " 25 this is fine weather warm today it is cold at night the rust has comenced on the Wheat " 26 a fine day the girls and Me went to R Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} 1883 July 27 there was a great deal of rain last night with thunder and lightning we had a terible storm of wind and rain in the afternoon I was down at Aberfoyle at the time ' 28 a fine day got up a very hgh wind in the afternoon " 30 this is a fine day but cold Mr and Mrs Amos was here from Galt on a visit Strattons boys is here painting the roof at the house and sheep pen " 31 this is a fine day but very cold for this season of the year the Men comenced to cut the Barley in the Oarchard it is very heavy and laid down very bad the boys are gang Ploughing the Summerfallow comenced to clean the turnips the Second time 30 was up at the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 13 B 45 lb got 524 lb flour 38 lb to the Bushel I got 182 lb of Bran August 1 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Mrs Patton and her children to go to Port hurran I bought a wheel for Sulky rake paid a Dollar for it the men finished cutting the Barley in the Oarchard " 2 this is a very fine day very warm comenced to cutt the fall Wheat we got in two loads of Barley 1883 August 3 this day is very cold with a high wind we are cutting wheat got in 3 loads of barley �" 4 a fine day but cold for the Season cutting wheat got in 1 load of Barley " 6 this is a very fine warm day cutting wheat " 7 a fine warm day finished cutting the wheat 25 Acres it is badly rusted cutt some Barley " 8 this is a very warm day finished cutting the Barley we hauled in 11 loads of Wheat " 10 we finished hauling in the Barley 15 loads it is a very good crop " 11 the weather is very dry we finished hauling in the fall wheat 27 loads " 13 the men is at the turnips the second time " 14 Robert is at the Plough he is Ploughing the Barley land at the back lot I went to Guelph and got Some Shears for the Gang Plough and one for the No 4 Plough I bought a bag of Shorts at the Mill " 15 Robert & Sam is Ploughing the rest is at the turnips " 16 the weather is very dry and warm in the day and cold at night Sam comenced to haul out dung we were putting Paris green on the Potatoes the Second time " 17 this day is very warm John was at Sandy Flimmings thrashing 1883 August 17 I was at the Puslinch Lake with Mother and Elizabeth we were at the Gilchrist Clan Picknick " 18 this day was Soft and dull and very warm and some light showers then we had terable storm of wind and rain in the evening about 5 0clock " 19 there was a great deal of lightning all last night and Some rain then in the Morning we had a terable rain it rained until nine 0clock very heavy the flats are flooded with watter " 20 this was a fine day with a Shower about noon the men pull pulled the Peas in the back field a little over an Acre they were a fine crop I was at the Council Meetting " 22 we have fine weather now we were thrashing wheat we thrashed about 160 Bushels but it is badly shrunk some is very poor �23 this is a fine day we hauled in 3 loads of peas Sam is hauling out dung to the back field " 15 took lambs from the ewes 17 lambs and 33 others " 25 this is a fine day the men is pulling peas we went to Guelph with butter and eggs and 2 bags of Apples got $1 per Bag I bought 50 lb of Oatmeal paid $1 37 " 27 this is a fine day the men is pulling peas we hauled in 2 loads of Peas they have got the bigest part of them pulled 1883 August 28 this day is very cold and sort of wett showry and disigrable John is at Laings thrashing and Sam is at Hardys I was examining the roads on the Townline Susan and Margaret came down to See us today " 29 this is a fine day but rather cold I went to Guelph with a load of Oats 55 B 30 lb I only got 55 B 10 lb Sold them to Carter got 39 cents per Bushel $21.55 ' 30 this is a fine day we comenced to cutt the Spring Wheat and we brock the pitman shaft and I had to go to Guelph got it mendid at Toltons paid 50 cts 31 this is a very warm day we finished cutting the Spring wheat it is a very good crop we hauled in 2 loads of peas Sam has been at Watts thrashing nearly 2 1/2 days Sept 1 this is a fine harvest day the men has ben hauling in Peas and pulled Some we have about an Acre to pull yet but they are not ripe we went to Guelph " 3 this day is dry but cold John comenced to cutt the Oats Sam is ploughing for the fall wheat I went to Guelph to draw some money out the Bank for Mrs Stewart $20 " 4 I went out to Aberfoyle to the Seed Wheat Show I had out 16 Bushels of Wheat for John Caruthers I got $1.15 per B we got a very heavy rain coming home 1883 Sept 5 a fine day the men is ploughing in the forenoon at the Oats in the afternoon I cleaned up 11 Bushels of Democrat Wheat all we had off 2 Bushels sown �" 6 a fine day we were at the Oats in the back field next Archys " 7 this morning is dull we were at the Oats till noon it comenced to rain at noon and rained a little all afternoon Robert went away with Susan up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} he is going up home with her to Bells Corners " 8 this day is very cold got very cold in the Afternoon the men is ploughing we cleaned up some wheat for Seed 12 Bushels for Duncan Gilchrist and 16 B for John Black and 8 B for ourselves " 9 this day is cold frost last night had our overcoats at Church " 10 this is a warmer day but it was a very heavey frost last night the corn and hungarian grass is frozen white we have a field of late Oats 8 Acres badly frozen they were very heavey crop but late we got in the Spring Wheat 4 loads Robert got home from Bells corners " 11 this is a fine day very warm in the midle of the day we were cutting Oats " 12 this is a fine warm day but frost at night John Sowed 10 Acres of fall Wheat we pulled the last of the Peas we hauled in 3 loads of Oats we have 6 loads in 1883 Sept 13 this is a fine day we were hauling in Oats in the forenoon 3 loads it rained a little in the afternoon John is at Murrays thrashing " 14 a fine day I was up near Arkell letting jobs on the Roads " 15 a fine day I was at Guelph the Men is at the Oats hauling in " 17 a fine day the Men is ploughing for fall wheat at the back field Annie and Uncle John came home from California on a visit I got a present of a very fine Gold Watch from Brother John " 18 the men finished ploughing for the fall wheat I went down to Morriston with Uncle John " 19 a fine day I went in to Guelph With Uncle John Annie Mary and Elizabeth they went went down to the Toronto Show I bought a Coffie Mill paid $1 for it John finished Sowing the fall Wheat Sowed 9 Bushils 24 in all there is 15 1/2 Acres " 21 this day is fine the boys is at the Oats cutting and binding �" 22 a very fine day they finished cutting and binding the Oats we went to Guelph with Some butter and eggs John and Annie went up to Margarets " 24 this day is Soft and raining John went to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 2 bags of Wheat Old 4 bag of peas to chop 1883 Sept 25 this day is cold and raw we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with Uncle John and Annie the men is ploughing " 26 this is a fine day cold in the morning we were up to Guelph to the Provincial Exibition " 27 a fine day we were nearly all up to Guelph at the Fair or Exibition it rained at night and very dark " 28 I was up to Guelph to the Show " 29 this day is soft and wet in the afternoon we comenced to dig up the potatoes in the forenoon 30 the old Sow piged 8 pigs October 1 a fine day but cold I was at the Council Meetining John and the Boys is at the Potatoes " 2 this morning is very wett untill 8 0clock we thrashed Some Peas about 90 Bushels and about 45 Bushels Spring Wheat it was a fine day after it cleared up 3 this day is cold and raw Susan and the Children went away home this afternoon the Most of our Fammily was here at Diner today " 4 this day is fine but frosty at night the men is hauling in Oats we went over to Andrew McRobbies with Uncle and Annie and Mother " 5 a fine day but cold and frosty in the morning Mother Georges Mary and Me went to Guelph the Men finished hauling in the Oats 1883 October 6 this morning is cold and thretining rain I went in to Guelph " 8 this is a fine day the Boys is at the Potatoes I was getting things ready for the Show " 9 this is a very fine warm day we were at the Puslinch Show there was a great crowd of people �" 10 this is a fine warm day the Boys is at the Potatoes I went to Guelph in the morning with Brother John and the three girls Annie Mary and Elizabeth to the Station they went to Niagaria falls I was home by half past nine oclock I was out to Mrs Stewarts to measure her Apples in the Afternoon there was 10 1/2 Bushels and about a gallon " 11 the Boys is at the Potatoes I went in to Guelph in the evening for the folks they came home from the falls this is the fast day " 12 this day is dull and soft the Boys finished taking up the Potatoes I went down to Mr Leslies to a Mgestrites Court to try John Murray laborer for breaking Alexander Campbell jaw bone " 13 we were at the Church Sam was ploughing the Potatoes land the Boys were gathering " 14 this is the Sacriment Sabath very cold 1883 October 15 Sam was at Atckinson thrashing John finished ploughing the Potatoe land I was pulling apples I went up to David Kings to Examin a job on the Road " 16 this is a fine day but very frosty in the morning we went in to Guelph with Annie and her Uncle John to see them off on the Carrs they started off to there home in California U S " 13 John went up to the Arkell Mill with 2 bags of Wheat " 17 this day is very cold I was at the Apples I went out to Mrs Stewarts in the morning John went up to the Arkell Mill with a load of Wheat 42 Bushels 50 lb got $1..12 cts per Bushell $47..89 cts " 18 this morning is frosty I was at the apples I went out to Mrs Stewarts in the evening with 50 lb flour " 19 this Morning is warm I went to Guelph to enquire about Some caned fruit that is coming from California John and the Boys is pulling up the Mangelwurtyels " 20 this day is very cold and raw I was out to Mrs Stewarts we Sold her farm to Pat Bailey for $5000 we went down to Mr Leslies to get the agreement wrote �" 22 the weather has ben very cold we have got the carrots up the Boys is topping the turnips Sam is Ploughing 1883 Oct 23 this day is warmer I was at the apples got the most of them in John is at McKenzies thrashing Robert harrowed up some of the turnips " 24 this is a fine warm day I finished pulling the apples they are a very poor crop a great many trees there is no apples on we comenced to haul home the turnips 11 loads " 25 we were busy at the Turnips John has ben 3 day at McKenzies " 27 thrashing I went in to Guelph with Georges Mary she sent a box to George with John McRobbie to the Postage " 27 we have had very fine weather this week we have got in 47 loads of turnips " 29 this day is soft there has ben a light rain most all day " 30 this is a fine day at the turnips in the afternoon " 31 this is a fine day got cold in the afternoon we finished hauling in the turnips part of them was good part very small there was 60 big loads I went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of new wheat 10 Bushels got 360 lb of flour on 36 lb to the Bushel Nov 1 this morning was Soft there was a light shour of snow last night but it turned out a fine day I went out to " 2 this is a fine day Mrs Stewarts to fill up her Potatoes and appls Patrick Baley paid $432 on the Farm 1883 Nov 2 this is a fine day we were thrashing Barley over 200 Bushels and over 100 Bushels of Oats thrashed well " 3 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph with Mrs Stewarts Potatoes 13 Bags Apples 4 1/2 Bags Potatoes 70 cts Apples $1 Per Bag I paid David Stirton $432 on a Mortgage he held on the Stewart Farm got a release �" 5 John and the Boys hauled home the Potatoes from the Back field I went down to Bickleys to get a tyre on the iron axeltry wagon " 6 the men comenced to Plough the turnip land I cleaned up a load of Barley " 7 we have very fine weather just now Johns wife had a young Daughter this morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52 Bushels at home 51 B 12 at Guelph got 65 cts per Bushel the highest price paid " 8 this is the Government Thanksgiveing Day John and Me went to the Church cleand a load of Barley " 9 it was very foggy in the forenoon with a shour then it cleard up with a very high wind in the afternoon " 10 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52 B 4 lb at home 51 B 32 lb at Guelph got 65 cts per Bushel $33.58 Robert and the two Marys went to Guelph with the Buggy they went to See the Doctor 1883 Nov 12 this is a terable Stormy day a terable wind with Showers of Snow it continud all day we cleaned up a load of Barley the Boys Started to go to School " 13 this is a fine day but rather cold in the morning John and Me went to Guelph with a load of Barley 51 B 4 lb at home 50 B 24 lb at Guelph got 66 cts per Bushel $33..33 I Bought a pair of felt Boots paid $2.75 John a pair of long felt Boots paid $3 Sam a pair of cowhide Boots paid $3 got 2 Bags of Liverpool Salt paid $1.80 100 lbs of Oatmeal paid $2 50 " 14 this is a very cold Stormy day high wind with Snow Showers " 15 this day is stormy snow Showers got very cold in the evening I went up to the Arkell Mill with 6 bags of Oats and peas to chop I went down to Aberfoyle in the evening " 16 this day is cold and frosty I went to Bickleys to get Farmer and Doll Shod I paid for them " 17 this is a fine day cold in the morning I went to Guelph with a load of Potatoes 20 bags Sold them to Mrs Campbell Dentist for 70 cts per bag and 4 bags of apples got $1 50 for one bag N Spys and $1 25 for the other three Bags got a pair Boots for R.J paid $3 for them �1883 Nov 19 this is a very fine warm day Sam is Ploughing John is Sick with a bad cold " 20 this is a fine warm day a little rain at night Sam was Ploughing " 21 this day is wett it rained a good deal 22 this is a fine day a very high wind in the morning Robert Lamb was here and built the steps at the front door Samual Bradshaws time was up tonight I paid him in full $126 for 7 months " 23 a fine day John went to Guelph to see the Doctor Orton and he Drove in Sam and Bob Little and Georges Mary to See the Doctor " 24 a very fine day I was at Hardies thrashing we got in the Potatoes that was in the Orchard " 26 this is a very Stormy wett day it blowed and rained nearly all day 27 this is a fine day but windy and cold in the morning I went in to Guelph got D Stewarts Will regestered and other buisness done John is not able to work yet 28 this day is pretty cold and frosty with a high wind and a Shour of snow I was fixing about home 29 this is a fine day we killed 4 pigs we had D Gilchrist and C Little helping us there is 7 to kill yet 1883 Dec 1 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph I had the Buggie with Mother and Some Ducks and John had a load of Potatoes 18 bags got 70 cts for 4 B and 65 for the rest 3 bags of Apples one for $1 50 and two for $1 25 each 2 pigs got $5 55 per hundred lb one weighed 182 the other 175 they were 7 month old we kept 2 at home one weighed 325 the other 185 we bought an overcoat for Robert James paid $8 for it " 3 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting the last of the year received $40 �" 4 a very fine day I went up to Arthur Vilage to the County Council Meeting went to Fergus on the Carrs then took a buss to Arthur " 7 this day is wett it rained all forenoon then at night we got down to Guelph from Arthur in the evening and stoped in Guelph all night " 8 a fine day but cold in the afternoon I got home from Arthur " 5 John went up to Muttries Mill with a grist of 10 Bags of Wheat " 10 this is a fine day a little cold I went in to Guelph for Doctor Orton for Georges Mary she is very bad " 11 cleaned up a load of Barley 22 bags a fine day " 12 a fine day I went down to Morriston got a pair of holdbacks paid 75 cts 1883 Dec 13 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 6 lb at home 52 B 29 lb at Guelph got 63 cts per Bushel " 14 this was a fine warm morning but it got very cold in the afternoon with a high wind from the north we were thrashing Some Oats about 100 B and 56 B of fall wheat we made a smash of the Machine about 4 0clock and had to stope " 18 this is a very cold windy day with some Showers of snow we were hauling home Oats from the back barn I went down to Bickleys to get Rash Shod " 19 we were thrashing Oats Some 420 Bushels and about 20 B of Peas we had McKenzies Machine " 20 this was a fine day we went to the Tea meeting at the Town Hall at Aberfoyle in conection with our church " 22 this day is very cold I went to Guelph on some Buisness " 23 this is a dreadull cold stormy day with the wind out of the east some snow in the afternoon and Sleet at night �" 24 this is a fine calm mild day with a little Sleighing we went to Morriston I bought near 4 1/2 gallons of Coal oill paid 20 cts per gall from Jonston " 25 this is a fine Mild day I was at home all day " 27 this is a fine morning but got stormy before night snowed a good bit I was over at Glennies with the other members of the Council to examin a new bridge over the river the sow went the Boar 1883 Dec 28 this is a fine day we filled up some Potatoes " 29 this is a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with a load 15 bags of Potatoes got 65 cts per bag and 4 bags of Apples got $1 60 per bag " 31 this is a fine day with Some Snow this was the Nomination of Councillars I was Nominated for Dep Reev and J Iles in opposition 1884 Jan 1 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to our New years Dinner there was the Macfarlanes and the Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 2 this is a terable Stormy snowing and blowing we were cutting peas in the forenoon I went up Peter Ormes funeral Duncan Graham and the Wife came down to See us " 4 we have had 3 terable cold Stormy days with a very high wind the roads are badly drifted " 5 this day is not so stormy but very cold 8 degrees below zero I went in to Guelph " 6 this is a cold stormy day we went to the Church " 7 this a fine day but frosty this was the Municipal Election I was Elected for Dep Reeve over J Iles by a majority of 30 I got 193 votes J 163 " 9 this is a terable stormy day yesterday it snowed all day and it has snowed and blowed all day and last night �1883 Dec 28 this is a fine day we filled up some Potatoes " 29 this is a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with a load 15 bags of Potatoes got 65 cts per bag and 4 bags of Apples got $1 60 per bag " 31 this is a fine day with Some Snow this was the Nomination of Councillars I was Nominated for Dep Reev and J Iles in opposition 1884 Jan 1 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to our New years Dinner there was the MacFarlanes and the Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 2 this is a terable Stormy snowing and blowing we were cutting pears in the forenoon I went up Peter Ormes funeral Duncan Graham and the Wife came down to See us " 4 we have had 3 terable cold Stormy days with a very high wind the roads are badly drifted " 5 this day is not so stormy but very cold 8 degrees below zero I went in to Guelph " 6 this is a cold stormy day we went to the Church " 7 this a fine day but frosty this was the Municipal Election I was Elected for Dep Reeve over J Iles by a majority of 30 I got 193 votes J 163 " 9 this is a terable stormy day yesterday it snowed all day and it has snowed and blowed all day and last night 1884 Jan 12 we have had a very Stormy week the Snow is very deep and the roads are badly drifted I was at Aberfoyle at the Meeting of the Insurance Company I was Elected Presedent of the Company for this year �14 this day is milder it got very cold in the evening we went down to Morriston and settled up with W Ross there was a dispute between him and us about $17 50 that he overcharged I bought 6 tieroaps paid 15 cts each and a closeline paid 15 cts 15 this is a very cold frosty day Duncan Gilchrist and Christ Little was helping us to kill pigs we killed 7 the old Sow and 6 pigs 6 months old one weighed 155 lb 150 1/2 lb 144 .. 147 lb 324 lb 177 lb 166 lb the Sow to Boar 16 this is a cold day we went to Guelph with 3 pigs sold them for $7 per cwt 322 .. 175 .. 162 lb $45.64 I bought a front Quarter of beef its weight was 174 lb paid 6 1/2 per cwt " 17 this is a fine day we went out to Aberfoyle in the evening to the Farmers Social it was a fine night " 18 this is a fine day we went out to Aberfoyle with Mrs Stewart and Bill McPhatters wife " 19 this day is very cold we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart and Bill McPhatters wife to go to Port Huron U S 1884 Jan 21 this day is cold I was at Aberfoyle at the Council Meeting the first Meeting of the year " 22 I went to Guelph to the first Meeting of the County Council we Elected A S Allan of Clifford Village as Warden for this year " 23 this day is stormy it snowed all day I was at Guelph " 24 this is a fine day but cold in the evening the County Council went to visit the two Hospitals in the afternoon " 25 this is dreadfull cold day it is very calm but very keen frost I got one of my fingers frost bitt going to Guelph in the morning it is very cold it is 40 degrees below zero " 26 this day is not near so cold we finished the County Council this is the fifth day I got $11 " 28 this day blustry and Snowing we were cutting Peas in the afternoon we had Donald {McKugie} and D McKenzie " 29 this is a fine day we went down to John McKenzies Sale and to W Gilfillans �" 30 this day is very soft it is regular thaw the first thaw we have had in January the roads is very soft " 31 this day a good deal colder the road are very rough Feb 1 we went over to Rockwood with the Wool we traded off 93 lb for cloth got 21 cts got 15 lb carded the roads are very rough 1884 Feb 2 this day is stormy and cold I went to Guelph with Mary " 4 this day is very cold I was at the Council Meeting " this day is very soft it was very stormy last night but it got quite a thaw all day John went up to the Culfield Mill with 10 bags of Oats and peas to Chop " 7 this is a very fine day the Sun is strong I was down to Aberfoyle at James McLeans at a Meeting of the Church Committee " 8 this day is dull and soft Hugh Cockburn and me was going round this part of the Congregation to get Subscriptions to pay a certain dept on the church " 9 this morning is snowing it turned out a fine day we went to Guelph with some butter I bought a pair of shoes for Lizie and some bran at the mill 440 lb paid 60 cts per 100lb I sent a letter to California ' 11 this day is a little stormy Gilfillian and the Wife was here " 6 this is a fine day I was at Guelph fair with John James Scott Assessors Man come back for a young cow I sold to James Scott for 40 dollars to be paid in June " 12 this day in very disagrable cold east wind with sort hard snow I was down to Moriston with the Wife and Georges Mary 1884 Feb 12 the wife and me went over to John Murrays in the evening to our tea he paid me for 3 cows to the Bull $3.75 �" 13 a fine day a little soft I went to Bickleys to get Farmer and Doll Shod " 14 this day is some colder with a high wind and some snow we were at home " 15 this is a fine day John and the Girels went over to Mr Aikins on the third Con in the evening to a party " 16 this is a fine day we cutt some Oats for feed and James some wood for firewood " 19 this day is very soft quite a thaw I went down to Mr Leslies in the afternoon I had some of the harness to Mr Scotts to get repaired " 20 this is a very cold stormy day with a very high wind it rained very heavy last night then changed very cold the roads are very slippery. I went to Aberfoyle to get Prince Shod at Bickleys " 21 this day turned very stormy in the afternoon a very high wind with showrs of snow John went to Guelph with a load of wood for Christ Little he had a bee of ten teams " 23 this is a fine day Mother and me went to Guelph with the Cutter John and Mary went with the Duble team 1884 Feb 23 John went up to the Mill with 7 bags of Oats to chopp for the cows he went in to Guelph with Doll the mare to lett the ferrier se her she is sometimes lame I went out to the Freight Station to enquire about some wine that Brother John sent from California it was there and three caces of caned fruit 6 cans it was shipped from California about the first of last August and we never got it till now it came to Guelph in December last but I did not get any notice there was about 300 lbs I paid 3 cts per lb Duty there was 38 Gallons of Wine I paid 55 cts per Gal Duty and $1 50 for freight that was an extra charge " 25 this day is milder it snowed a little in the morning it was very cold yesterday I went in to Guelph for the caned fruit and some of the wine I did not get on Saturday Mother came home she has ben in Guelph since Saturday stopping with Duncan Graham " 26 this is a very mild day it snowed a good bit last night and this morning Mother and me went over to Beverley to Visit Bella Gilfillian her Father and Mother went with us we stopped all night at W Gilfillians �" 28 this has ben a terable stormy cold day snowing and blowing it drifted the roads badly " 29 this is terable cold day the roads are very badly drifted 1884 March 1 this is very severe cold day it is very cold I went out to Old Mr James Blacks in the afternoon to get him to signe his Will he is very poorly he is in bed " 4 this is a very cold day very severe frost I went over to James Glennies Sale I bought a set of wooden harrows and paid $3.70 for them Duncan McKenzie brought them home with him " 5 this morning was very frosty we went to Guelph fair with 3 cows there was 2 of them belongs to George we sold Georges 2 the heiffer new calfed got $35 the other wont calf till July got $20 our own we did not sell there was a great many at the fair " 6 this is a very fine day the Sun is strong and clear there was one of the fat lambs died last night our folks went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} in the evening to a surprise party " 7 this day is sort of raw and cold it snowed a good bit last night I went up to the Model farm in the afternoon " 8 this is a terable stormy cold day it snowed and blowed the wind from the North East John is not well " 10 this is a very fine day frosty in the morning and warm though the day the roads are bad " 12 this is a fine day but the roads are very bad they are so Soft where the Snow is deep it rained yesterday 1884 March 12 I went in to Guelph with a load of potatoes 18 bags got 75 cts per bag and 3 bags and a Bushel of apples got $1 75 per bag I bought 2 bushels of clover have to pay $7 50 per Bushel and a half Barrel of herring paid $3 50 and 25 lb of cattle food Paid $1.50 " 15 a fine day we we went in to Guelph with 16 bags of Potatoes got 70 and 75 cts per bag and one bag of apples got $1 75 per bag a calf skin and 2 sheep skins got $2 55 for them �" 17 went up to the Mill with 10 bags of oats to choop I went in to Guelph to return the herrin and get another half Barel I went down to visit James Scott in the evening the Mrs was there " 18 went over to N Norrises and Duncan Morrisons " 19 this day is dull and soft I went over to Galt with Georges Mary to see her Friends she had the Children " 20 this is a fine day we got home from Galt all right ' 21 this is a very warm day the snow is going fast " 22 this is a fine day warm the Sleighing is very bad in to Guelph we went in with 8 bags of Potatoes for William Taylor of Nicoll got 70 cents per bag bought 100 lb of Oatmeal paid $2.75 it rained at night Robert Amos and Margaret was down 1884 March 24 this is a fine warm day John Gilchrist came to cut some firewood " 25 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the wagon Georges Mary and the Children Started away to go home to Manitoba She went on the 2 Oclock train She paid $26.14 for her ticket I paid P Anderson $15 for 2 B clover " 26 this day is very soft it rained light all day nearly I was mending shoes " 28 this is a very fine day the girels and me went in to Guelph to meet Mrs Stewart her and Mrs Patton came from Port Huron " 31 this is a a very fine day I was at the Council Meeting the roads are very good April 1 this is a fine day but a little raw there was a shoure of snow last night it is snowing tonight we were at the Seed Show at Aberfoyl I got the first Prize for Barley first for Potatoes Second for spring wheat I sold the wheat for $1 25 Barly 80 cts Potatoes from 75 cts for Early rose 90 for B Hebron and $1 for White Elephant it was a very good show 1884 April 1 James Golightly comenced to work at noon he is hired for 7 months at 18 Dollers per month �" 2 this morning is very stormy windy out of the east with some snow then it rained and freezed the men is hauling home wood with the sleigh this is Guelph Fair day but we did not go in to it 3 this is a fine day but very cold we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart to meet Mr Bailey to Settle about the farm we sold to him and he was to pay for it today " 5 we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart and her Daughter Mrs Patton of Port Hurron She is going to live with Mrs Patton " 6 Sunday a fine day but very cold Mother and me went to see Margarets Baby " 7 a fine warm day but cold at night I went to Guelph to meet Mr. Bailey we got all the buisness settled and gave him his deed he paid me over $3000 and I deposited it in the Guelph Savings Bank on interest 8 this is a cold morning hard frost it snowed about two hours after ten oclock mother and me went up to Mr James Laidlaw then to R Amoses 1884 April 9 this day is milder but frosty in the morning the roads are very bad I came home from Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} I went down and Paid John Smith $17.10 I was at old James Blacks on business " 11 this is a fine day we were sawing firewood with the circular saw we had a fine days sawing of wood {ink stain} this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some butter {ink stain} 12 lb got 24 cts per lb some egs 15 cts and a bag of apples got $1 50 " 14 this is a beautifull fine day but is frosty and cold at night John went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 11 bags of wheat 23 Bushels 17 lb got home 861 lb flour or 37 lbs to the Bushel 15 this day is Soft it comenced to rain a cold east rain in the morning it rained a little the most of the day but not heavy it got warmer towards evening �10 this a fine day but a cold air frosty in the mornings we cleaned up the Spring wheat 39 1/2 Bushels altogether Sold 10 B at the seed show $1.29 12B to P Bealey $1 20 7 B to C Little 7 B for ourselves 16 this day is very disagarable it sort of driziled and rained I went to Guelph to the Horse Show had some butter got 24 cts lb the men comenced to Plough 1884 April 17 this is a fine day the ground was white with snow this morning but it soon went all away John went up to the Mill with 10 bags to choop 6 of Oats and 4 mixed Pat Bailey got 12 bushels paid $1 20 per Bushel " 18 this is a fine day the men is Ploughing I went over to William Gilfillians I had a bag of Potatoes {ink stain} " 19 this day is warm we wer cutting Oats she{ink stain} and Straw and the big wheel of the Horsepowr {ink stain} lifted up and the horses run away and brock {ink stain} part of the horsepowr I went to Guelph with {ink stain} some butter got 22 cts per lb " 21 this morning was very cold hard frost John {ink stain} went to Guelph for a load of Salt for the land {ink stain} he brought home 2335 lbs $5 1/2 per ton got 200 lbs of Plaster 70 cts got some mettle for the horse {ink stain} Powr paid 75 cts at Crows Foundry " 22 this is a fine day but very frosty in the morning {ink stain} John comenced to Gangplough the Potatoe la{ink stain} I was fixing the roller one of the sows piged on Sunday morning had 3 there is only one now 23 this is a fine warm day frosty at night I was sowing {ink stain} Salt on the Spring wheat land John comenced to {ink stain} sow the Spring wheat Charley Evens got 3 B w{ink stain} paid $ 1.25 1884 April 24 this is a fine warm day John finished Sowing the spring wheat 7 1/2 Bushels White Russian " 25 this is a fine day John comenced to sow the Barley in the back field �" 26 the weather is dry cold at nights John Sowed 8 1/2 Bushels of Barley in the back field " 28 fine weather we sowed 2 Bushels of Barley in the Oarchard Christ got 6 Bushels Sp wheat " 29 comenced to Sow the Oats in the field this side of the creek I sowed the Onions in the garden and planted some hitched up the black colt in the harrows for the first time she goes well May 1 this is a fine warm day frosty at night we got a bag of Barley 118 lb from Kenneth McKenzie and a 3 Bushels and 11 lb from John Murray paid Murray 65 cts per B 2 we had some rain last night it was warm this morning but is got dredfull windy and cold before noon we planted some maple trees along the back fence at the concession I sowed some salt in the evening on the Barley land this morning is cold sowed some Barley we went 3 to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 22 cts 14 cts 1884 May 5 this morning is dull and soft it rained a lot last night I went to Guelpt for Carter the Ferrier to see Doll the mare she is sick with inflamation on the lungs John finished sowing the Barley 18 1/2 Bushels got the big field in this side of the creek all sowed 18 1/2 Bushels Barley 20 1/2 B Oats 4 B peas " 6 this is a fine growing day Jim is ploughing sod and Robert is Gangploughing the little field at the creek John is fixing fences 7 this day is soft it sort of rained in the morning then it started to rain after noon not very heavy all afternoon we went to Guelph fair with a load of Potatoes 18 bags 7 bags of the white Eliphant 11 bags of Beauty of Hebron got $1.10 for the Eliphant 80 cts for the Hebron we bought a bag of American Potatoes of the rose variety paid 90 cts bought 6 3/4 Bushels of Peas paid 80 cts per B got 2 bags of chop done Peas and Oats paid 10 cts per Bag " 9 it has ben very soft these two days rained a good bit both days " 10 this day is raw and little cold finished the sod and sowed 3 bags of Peas I grafted about 40 grafts some N Spy King of Tomkins and Baldwins �May 12 this is a beautifull fine day things are growing fine finished sowing the Peas all the land that is ready there is a peice down in the corner of the field is too weet yet the Boys comenced to Ploug the Back field next McKenzies John is at John Smiths house raising a log house the mare Fannies leg is very bad swelled and very hott I am bathing it with cold watter " 13 this forenoon is cold with an east wind it rained a good part of the afternoon Robert was rolling till it rained " 9 the Sow piged she had 5 pigs 2 Died " 15 this was a fine warm morning till noon we had a Shour then about 3 oclock we had a great storm thunder and rain and a terable wind David Bradshaw came down to tell us that Margarets Baby was dead it Died this morning it has be bad for about two months " 16 this day is very cold all day we were up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to the Babys Funeral John Sowed Some Oats in the Back field he has got the little field at the creek sowed with Oats Robert and Mary is Sick they are taking the measels May 17 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with Butter & egs 15 cts for the Butter and 14 cts for the egs I bought a Bushel of corn paid 85 cts 40 lb of Pea meal for the steers paid 1 1/2 cts per lb John finished Sowing the Oats we are all but a corner in the Pea field it is wett " 19 this is a fine growing day some light shours through the day but it rained very heavy at night James is hauling dung for the Potatoes I finished rolling the fall wheat in the morning " 20 this morning is very wett it has rained the most of the night Fanney folled last night and the foll was dead she folled before the time John is sick " 21 this is a fine day I was pruning apple trees " 22 this is a very fine day the two Girls and the two Boys are in bed with the measels I is sick yet " 23 this day is very warm we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 15 cts for the Butter 14 for the eggs I had a Bag of potatoes for Mr Buchanan got $1 " 24 we were at Margaret Kerrs Funeral Jane is bad with the measels �" 26 we have fine warm growing weather every thing is growing fine I was at the Council meeting we sowed some Peas and a little Oats 1884 May 26 the two Steers went away today we took them to Aberfoyle they weighed 2280 lb " 27 this day is a little cooler we comenced to plant the Potatoes I was cutting Potatoes all day Mother is Sick " 28 this is a very cold day we took the Bull to Guelph he is gone off to London I sold him and the steers to Edmond Gray the Bull weighed 2165 lb I got 5 1/2 cts per lb the steers weighed 2280 lb at 6 1/4 cts per lb " 29 this morning is very cold and frosty this is the fast day " 30 this day is a little warmer W Rae and me was examining the Roads " 31 this is a fine day we were at the Roads in the forenoon and at the Council meeting in the afternoon June 1 this is the Sacrament Sabath " 2 this is a fine warm day I was down to Leslies " 3 this is a fine warm day I went over to A Smiths to see a steer that is laying there the once I Sold then I went to Guelph to the County Council Meeting finished planting Potatoes " 5 the County Council went up to the Poor House 1884 June 5 then went out to the Model farm in the evening " 7 this is a fine warm day we finished the County Council we were 5 days got $11 I bought a new hat from Stewert paid $2 bought a tube for Janet Amos paid $1 " 9 this is a very warm day till 4 Oclock then it got very Cold it started to rain in the evening and rained all night we clipped 42 Sheep we had John Hardy helping �" 10 this morning is soft and some rain we were over to the other side of the Township letting jobs on the Roads " 11 we were letting jobs on the Roads John went to Aberfoyl to Mrs Thomas Ingrams Funeral the Doctor was up to see Johns Mary She is not well " 12 this is a very warm day it is a fine growing day the Doctor was here tonight to Johns Mary " 14 this is a fine warm day we were at Guelph with some Wool sold it for 18 cts per lb for long wool and 25 cts for short wool we sold 87 lb long 7 lb short sold 4 bags Potatoes for 73 cts per bag 13 I went over to the plaining Mill in Nassagaweya to get the flooring plained for the Kitchen floor paid 89 cts $1.85 for 300 feet I went up to Mr Thomas{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to get some teeth pulled 1884 June 16 this is a very warm day I went down to Aberfoyle in the Morning to See Christ Littles sheep weighed 25 sheep weighed 4050 lb we comenced to Sow the turnips " 17 this day is very warm and dry Jim is ploughing the Summerfallow it is very hard John is drilling 18 this is very warm weather we had a small shour Gilfillian and the wife was here Fannie the Mare got the Horse Bibers young Englands Glory 19 we went to Guelph with Mother and the Girls to get some dresses we had the colt for the first time " 21 this day is warm we went out to Aberfoyle to lett some jobs on the roads on the 5th Con near the new bridge 23 we had a Speacial Meeting of the Council in the evening " 24 this day is very warm there was a heavy thunder Shour Mother and Me went up to Bells corners to See Susan and John Little " 25 we had a fine rain all forenoon here but very little at Bells corners �" 26 we went over to Harriston to See William Horrocks we called at Mount Forrest 27 we were at the great Reform Meetting at Harriston to heare Mr Blake and Others 1884 June 28 this is a very warm day we got home from Harriston {blank space} 24th John finnished sowing the turnips " 30 this day is very warm Alfred Howitt was here taking the level for some ditches on the sideline we were with him July 1 this is a very warm there was some showers went round in the evening I went over to the 3rd concession to examin a job on the roads then I went to Guelph to see the Calidonians dancing " 2 we had a warm dry day I took out two of the Buggy wheels to get the tyres sett " 3 we had a fine rain I went out for the wheels " it rained nearly all the forenoon it is fine growing weather John started to cut the hey he went a few rounds " there was some showers we went to Guelph " 7 this morning was very cold and windy John comenced to cutt the heay " 8 this is a fine day we are busy at the heay Robert was at Christ Littles raiking heay we got in one load of heay " 9 this is a very fine day we got in 4 loads of heay I went to Rockwood with {illegible number, over 100} lb of wool was docked 9 lb 138 1/2 out of 21 cts in goods $29.9 1884 July 9 I went from Rockwood to Guelph we bought two bags of Salt paid 70 cts per bag we bought a 100 lb of Oat Meal at Rockwood {illegible} paid $2 50 per 100 lb " 10 this is a very fine warm day I went over to the 4 Con to see a job on the road at Pat McGars Rae was there �" 12 this day was showry we did not do any thin at the hay except cutt a little we have had a very fine week for the heay untill today we went to Guelph with some butter I bought 2 lb of Paris Green paid 65 cts " 14 this is a good hay day James Golightly is not able to do much with a bile on his arm Bob Dunn was helping us in the afternoon I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon " 15 this is a fine day but very cold for the season it has been very cold since saturday John finished Cutting the heay 27 acres in all " 16 this day is dull and cold comenced to Scuffel and thin the turnips " 17 this day is clearer and warmer raiked up some hay " 18 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the hay 28 loads of splendid hay big loads I went to Guelph with Jane to Meet Christ Little from the old County 1884 " 19 this day is dull and cold it has ben very cold all week we went to Guelph with butter and eggs and Some black currants I went up to Waterloo with the 10 Oclock train I paid 85 cts for a return ticket and 15 cts for the buss from Berlin to Waterloo " 21 they are busy at the turnips James comenced to Plough the Summerfallow the Second time I was cutting thistles in the Pasture field " 22 this morning was dull and misty then it cleared up and got very warm I went to Guelph for some fixings for the reaper I did not get them " 24 this was a fine day we had a fine light shower in the evening I went over to see a job on the road near Pat McGars in the evening John comenced to cutt the Barley at the back field ' 25 this is a fine day James is cradeling the Barley in the Orchard John is putting paris green on the Potatoes the Boy finished cleaning the turnips I was cutting thistles in the Pasture field " 26 this is a warm we went to Guelph with Butter eggs and Black currants John comenced to cutt the fall wheat hauled in a load of Barley 28 a very warm day finished cutting one field of wheat �1884 July 28 hauled in 3 loads of Barley " 29 hauled in 2 loads of Barly and and cutt 5 acres of Barley " 30 this is a very warm day we finished cutting the fall wheat and some Barley I went to Aberfoyle with the wagon wheel to get the tyre sett " 31 this forenoon has ben very Soft it has rained Since daylight and all forenoon I went to Aberfoyle for the wagon wheel paid McIntyre 50 cts for 2 fillors August 1 this is a fine day John finished cutting the Barley " 2 this is a very fine day we hauled in 7 loads of Barley and 5 loads of fall wheat " 4 we had some rain last night this was a fine day untill about half past 4 Oclock then we had a very heavy rain for about 2 hours we got in 2 loads of wheat before the rain Mother and Me went in to Guelph the time of the rain it rained nearly all the road Johns Baby Annie May McFarlane Died about 2 Oclock She was bad about 30 hours with infant Cholera she was 9 months old we got a Coffin in Guelph the coffin cost $9 Shroud $1 crape $1 box $1 20 1884 Aug 5 this day is Showry Johns Baby was Buried today " 6 this is a very fine day I went over to Waterloo to get the crooked Shaft fixed I got a new one paid $2 75 the boys got in 8 loads of Wheat in the evening they wrought till near 11 Oclock it looks like rain " 7 this is a very fine day we got in all the Barley 17 loads it was a very good crop we got in all the fall wheat except the raikings there is 21 loads in I was horse raiking Mary went up with farmer to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to help with the thrashing " 8 this is a very fine day we got in 2 loads of wheat raikings we have 23 loads of fall wheat I went over to the Puslinch Lake with the two Girls to the Gilchrist clan picknick " 9 a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter & eggs �" 11 this is a very warm day we cutt the spring wheat Jim was at John Smiths thrashing I gave Robert Black $10 in part paymet for plank for the Caulfield Bridge " 12 this is a very warm day I went up to Caulfield Mill with some wheat there was 20 bushels for a grist and 10 1/2 bushels to sell got 82 cents per B it weighed 55lb to the Bushel 1884 August 13 the Boys is at the turnips Jim is at W McKenzies thrashing I went up to the Mill for the grist " 15 we have very hott dry weather it is terable hott we were thrashing half a day in the afternoon we thrashed 150 Bushels it is very good wheat " 16 this day is very dry and warm we got the spring wheat all but the raikings in 7 loads " 18 this day is very warm we got in a load of wheat raikings we had 8 loads of Spring wheat it was a very fine crop we comenced to pull the peas " 19 we took the lambs from the ews the men is pulling peas " 21 this is a very warm day at the Peas " 22 this is a very warm day we hauled in 6 loads of Peas John is at Fliming thrashing " 23 we had a light Shower this morning we went to Guelph with some apples got 75 cts for some and 50 cts for one some butter and eggs we comenced to cutt the Oats " 25 this morning is cool we cutt some oats I was at the Council Meeting is the afternoon John is Sick he is not able to work he went to the Doctor " 26 a fine day hauling in Peas 1884 August 27 this is a fine day I went up to Fergus to a meeting of reformers to make arangements for the Mowat reception �" 28 this a fine day had some rain in the evening we were at Aberfoyle at the Seed Show we had 10 bushels of Clawson Wheat and ten of Democrat wheat I got the 4 prize for the Democrat and Sold 6 B 20 lb at $ 1 per Bushel we were at Miss McIntyres Funeral " 29 we had a great rain last night James is at Murrys thrashing Robert comenced to Plough for wheat " 30 we had a very heavy rain this morning but it turned out a fine day after 8 oclock we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs John comenced to cutt the Oats in the back field next Archies Sept 1 this is a fine day the folks cutt the Oats in the back field Judge Chadwick Shot Mr Colson of Guelph in the face back in the swamp he is very bad " 2 this is a fine day we hauled in 12 loads of Oats " 3 this is a very fine day we hauled in 3 loads of Oats and 2 loads of peas got all the Peas in 25 loads a fine crap " 4 this is a fine day we comenced to plough for the fall wheat we hauled in the oats in the back field next Achys 10 loads a fine crop we hualed them in to the back barn 1884 Sept 5 very warm today the men finished ploughing the little field at the concession " 6 Sowed the field at the concession 7 Bushels " 8 this is a fine day I was at a meeting of Reformers at the Townhall Aberfoyle to appoint Delagates to the demonstration at Toronto to welcome the Hon Oliver Mowat I was Chairman there was a good meeting " 9 I went to Guelph this day is very hot we finished cutting the Oats in the field at the creek the Oats is all cut but half an acre of late oats " 10 we had a Shour yesterday evening Sowed 12 bushels of Democrate wheat in the big field �13 this is a fine day finished Sowing the wheat we sowed 19 Bushels Clawson and 12 Bushels of Democrat wheat I went to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 B 20 lb got 82 cts it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel " 16 this is a fine day John and me went to Toronto to the Mowat Demonstration and to the Toronto Fair there was a terable croud of people in Toronto " 17 a fine day got home from Toronto about 10 Oclock at night Mother has been bad with her throat " 19 a fine day we were thrashing with the steamer about 3 hours in the afternoon thrashed 200 B 1884 Sept 20 it rained some last night nearly all night but not heavy we thrashed a all day something over 909 B 298 fall wheat 130 sring 452 B of fall wheat 140 B peas 341 Barley " 21 frost this morning cool all day " 22 this is a very wett day it has rained very heavy all forenoon and we have 5 acres of Oats out yet it rained nearly all day " 23 this day is dull and dark we thrashed the Barley the Second time 241 Bushels it rained in the afternoon " 25 this is a fine day I went over to the 7th con to see a job on the road " 26 this is a fine day we hauled in 5 big loads of Oats " 27 this is a very wet day it rained nearly all day we went in to Guelph with Butter got 22 cts per lb 17cts per eggs " 29 a fine day but dull I was at the Council Meeting we comenced to Dig the Potatoes " 30 this day is dull and light shours I went to Guelph with some things for the Show I sold 2 bags of apples got 40 cts per bag I then went old to James Blacks Sale Oct 1 this is a fine morning got in a stack of Peas but it rained in the afternoon I was at the Apples �" 2 this was a very wett day it rained nearly all day lightly John and me went to Guelph Show it was a bad day for the Show I did not get any prize 1884 Oct 3 this is a very warm day I went over to James Andersons Sale I bought a Shearling South Down ram paid $9 for it " 4 this day was warm with Some Showers in the afternoon we went to Guelph with butter & eggs I then went to James Andersons to get the ram I then went down to Aberfoyle to Sware some of the Scott Oct canvesers " 6 this is a fine day they are busy at the Potatoes Mr Rae and me were letting a job of Ditching on the road " 7 this is a fine day we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with William Horracks he was down on a visit " 8 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 Bushels got 60 cents per Bushel it got very wett and cold in the afternoon John Little and Susan and the children came down in the evening " 9 this is a very fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we had some thing at it and got a few prizes " 10 John comenced to plough the Potatoe land " 13 this is a fine day we had a lot of rain yesterday morning John Little and Susan went home John finished Ploughing the Potatoe land we had a good crop some nine or then loads I sent a letter to California 1884 October 14 this is a fine day but cold frosty in the morning I received a teligram from my Brother John from California last night Annie is very Sick I entend to start off to California tomorrow if all is well John went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 49 B 28 lb got 58 cents per Bushel it came to $28 75 I bought a trunk paid $2.75 and a pair of calf Boots paid $4 �" 15 this is a fine day John went up to Marden with a load of apples 23 bags to make cider Robert Amos is to Boile it and make Apple butter I Started off to California on the Grand Trunk Railroad at 3 oclock PM I got as far as Sarnia before dark " 21 I arived at Sacramento at 7 Oclock this morning had to remain there till 1140 Oclock then I went on the train to Galt 27 miles got there at 1240 I received a Teligraph yesterday at Winemuccey from my Brother that Annie Died on Sunday the 19th I arived in time for the Funeral it took place imediately after I arived in Galt ' 24 my Brother John and me started for San Francisco at 1240 PM we got there at dark we stoped at the Grand Hotel we remained till monday morning 1884 October 27 we arived at Galt back from San Francisco at one Oclock 31 I left Galt at 9 Oclock AM for Sacramento on my way home to Canada we got to Sacramento at 10 O Brother John came with me to Sacramento I remained there untill half past seven then started on the train to cross the Mountains for home the Weather has ben very warm all the time I have ben in California Brother John returned home with the 6 Oclock train I started on the express train at half past 7 Oclock in the evening I was to go on the express untill I would overtake the Emigrant train that left in the morning I had an Emigrant ticket paid $64 50 for it Nov 1 I left the Express train at Truckee at 5 Oclock in the morning and waited till 6 Oclock on the Emigrant train " 3 I got to Ogden in the morning at 725 Oclock we changed carrs and started at 1015 Oclock " 5 we started from Council Bluff at 145 Oclock an Chichago and Rock Island railroad " 6 we got to Chichago at 7 Oclock left at 930 for Detroit got there after dark on the Michigan Centeral then we started on the Great Western 1884 Nov 7 I got to Harisburg at one Oclock in the morning had to stop untill 1030 Oclock AM got to Guelph at 1145 Oclock AM got home in the evening the folks at home had the Sweed �turnips all in loads there is Some Graystone to take in yet they have had very cold and wett weather at the turnips I had fine dry weather on my way home " 8 we went in to Guelph to get my trunks but I did not get them " 10 I went in to Guelph got my trunks and 3 cases of caned fruit from California I paid over $9 for Duty and $3 63 for freight the freight was paid in California $4 86 they still claim $4 9 " 12 we went in to Guelph with John and Mary we purchased tikets for California from Mr Gales paid $183 for the three $9 less than the Grand Trunk " 13 John and his Wife Mary and little Janet and our Mary started for California we went down to Schaw Station on the Credit valey railroad with then they started at 3 Oclock PM C Little R Amos Robert J Lizzie and my self went to see them off 1884 Nov 15 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some butter " 17 I went away to hunt for a man to hire Robert was a Sandys Flimings thrashing Edward at McKenzies " 19 we went to Guelph to Settle with the Railroad agent about Some caned fruit from California there is some mistake about the freight " 20 John Gilchrist comenced to work here this morning he is hired for $13 50 per month for the winter " 14 William Beattie from Dumfriece and his wife was here " 22 we went in to Guelph with 3 bags of fall apples got 60 cts per bag and some butter got 20 cts per lb " 24 this is a very cold day we had a very heavy rain yesterday Morning then some snow last night I was at the Council Meeting the last we expect this year we received our pay $40 " 25 this is a sort of a stormy day Snowed some all day we thrashed Some peas 50 bushels oats 200 bushels we brock the Machine near 4 Oclock we had to quit �" 26 this day is clear but cold Robert and me went up to the Mill with 8 bags of Peas and Oats to choap we went to Guelph bought Robert a pair of Boots paid $3 25 a coat paid $3 50 a basket 50 cts 1884 Nov 27 this day is mild there is a little sleighing I went to Guelph yesterday with the sleigh we hauled home 2 loads of Oats from the back barn 29 this is a fine day a little frosty it is fine weather for winter we got all the Oats home from the back barn the Sow went to the Boar Decem 1 this is a very fine day we have a little sleighing but not much snow the Boys were at Christs thrashing " 2 this is a fine day but very frosty at night I went to Guelph to the County Council I got Fannie the mare Shod at G Nicholes paid 80 cts " 3 a fine day I went to Guelph with the Buggie it is fine wheeling at the Council in the forenoon at Mr W Leslies Funeral in the afternoon " 4 a fine day at the Council in Guelph " 5 at the County Council I sent a letter to California to John " 6 this morning is soft and dull and foggie then it comenced to rain at noon and rained all after noon heavy near night I was at Guelph to the County Council we finished this forenoon we have ben five day received $11 I sent a letter to John Little " 7 this day is wett and raw it rained all forenoon 1884 Dec 8 this is a fine day I was out at Aberfoyle to a Magestrates court we got a letter from Mary " 10 I went over to the Bridge on the Sideline between lots 10 & 11 on the 5 con to inspect a job �" 11 this is a fine day a little cold I was at the Post Office got a letter from John and one from Uncle John " 12 this day is prety cold McKenzies brought over the Machine to thrash tomorrow " 13 this is a very fine day we were thrashing they thrashed all the Oats that was to thrash 470 bushels we have thrashed alltogether about 800 bushels they charged Seven Dolars 15 this day is stormy snowed some all the afternoon I was at Mrs Donald McKeracher funeral she Died on Saturday " 16 this day is very cold and stormy we went to Guelph with a Sleigh load of Lambs 13 that I sold to George Scott I got $3 75 each $48 75 I sent a letter to California to Brother John " 14 this is a clear day but very cold Mother and Me was back to King the weavers I went up to Murrays with Elizabeth to get her lessons 1884 Dec 18 this is very cold day I went in to Guelph to the fatt cattle show and fair " 19 this is a very cold day it is nearly 30 deg below zero we killed the pgs 8 of them and a heffer we had Christ and Duncan Gilchrist helping us " 20 another very cold day Robert and me went in to Guelph with 4 hogs they weighed at home 173 lb 169 lb 234 lb 222 lb got $6 12 1/2 per 100 lb $47.78 a hide and 4 sheep skins got $5.98 got 6 1/2 cents per lb for the hide we left 4 hogs at home they weighed 798 lb and the heiffer it weighed 400 lb " 22 this day is some stormy I went over to the 7th con to see a job on the road one of the Sows went to Gilchrists Boar the other one went on the 29th November " 23 this is a fine day I was filling some Apples & Potatoes " 24 this day is very cold and stormy we went up to Guelph then up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} we stopped all night 25 this day is clear and very cold we got home from Roberts then I went to Mrs Peter McLarens funeral �27 this day is milder we went in to Guelph with some apples 9 bags got 80 cts per bag for 5 bags 60 for the rest some butter got 20 cts per lb got a 100 lb of cattle food paid 5 1/4 Dolars 29 this the Nomanination for Councilors 1884 Dec 29 I was nominated for Reeve and Dep Reeve but I would not stand I have retired from the Council it is nineteen years since I entered the Council " 31 the weather is very soft it rained some this morning the roads are muddy I sent away Annies bracelates to Mary to California 1885 January 1 this morning is cold and frosty it was very windy and cold all night it is calmer now a little snow this day is very quite we are at home " 2 this day is clear and cold " 3 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Some butter got 18 cts per lb " 5 this is a very fine day I went down to Morriston I paid the Doctor Crmack his bill $4 for one visit " 6 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon but it cleared up in the afternoon the roads are Soft " 7 this is a fine day it was windy in the morning and frosty the roads are bad in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 Bushels 35 lb at 78 cents come to $31.66 it weighed 63 lb to the Bushel I paid a $100 to David Sticton on a note For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1882-1884 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1882 Jan 2nd this is a fine day but frosty we had the Election for Dep Reeve I was Elected I got 190 votes Iles 128 Majority 62 in my favour the back roads is very rough " 3 this day is cold and windy with a little snow Jane is bad with a sore throat John went to Guelph with a load of Tamarick for pump stuff it is all in now John Little was here today " 4 this day is clear and frosty very cold " 11 this is a fine day I went to Guelph to a Meeting of the Reformers of South Wellington and to hear Mr Paterson of South Brant I was appointed convener for Puslinch "12 I went to Aberfoyle to a meeting the Agriculture Socitey " 14 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with Mrs Cassans funeral I was the Annual Meeting Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual fire insurance Company I was Elected President for this year " 16 this was the first Meeting of the Council W Nicoll Reeve D Macfarlane Dep Reeve Little Glennie and Rea Councellors 1882 January 17 this day is fine but frosty we went to D Campbell and D Watts to visit " 20 this is a buetifull fine day I went to Aberfoyle in the evening to an Oyster Supper at the Town Hall given to Mr Leslie Reeve and to present him with a Gold watch and chain it cost $180 for his his long servesis in the Council " 21 this day is dull and soft a little snow I went to Aberfoyle to get the Horses shod at D McGibbons shop got 3 new shoes 4 sett paid $1.45 " 23 yesterday was a very cold stormey day with very high wind this day is excessive cold keen frost we killed a steer today �" 24 this is a very cold frosty day last night wa the coldest keenest frost for 25 years in this part of Ontario I went to Guelph I sold the steers hide for $7 per 100 its weight was 55 lb I went to the County Council at 2 Oclock PM 25 this day is not so cold 26 this day is very dark and foggey it rained all afternoon the snow is nearly all gone 1882 January 27 a fine day very wingy last night the County Council was invited down to inspect Sleemans Brewery the most of us went down it is a great establishment we were shown through it all and then treated kindly both to eat and drink then went back to work at 3 oclock " 28 this is a very fine day we got through with the County Council for this Session I received $10.90 for pay " 31 a beautifull day we were cutting Peas with the cutting box and Horse powr Cullin Watt was here on a visit he has been away in the Rocky mountains for 16 years Feb 1 a fine day but dull in the afternoon we were cleaning up the Peas that we cutt yesterday " 2 a fine day we went to Moriston bought things for Duncan Shirts Etc " 3 a very fine day I went out to Aberfoyl to a Reform Meeting I was appointed President of the Reform Assosiation of Puslinch and William Ross Secritary "6 a fine day I was at the Meeting of the Council we appointed Township Officers 1882 Feb 7 a very fine day white frost in the morning then got very warm rained a little in the afternoon John went up to Haines Mill with 12 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 96 cts " 8 this is a very warm day the roads are muddy John & George is chopping wood for fire " 7 I paid $6 to Mr Swackhamer for the Horse Service Dusty Miller " 9 this is a fine day the Mrs and Me went up to Robert Amos the roads are soft �" 10 this day is cold and windy " 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 12 bags of Potatoes sold 1 bag for $1.15 the others for $1.9 $13.15 and butter 23 cents per lb I bought a plate for the cutting box at Toltons paid 50 cents " 13 this day is very soft it rained last night it is very warm the roads are very soft almost impassible James Watt was here " 14 the roads are very bad we were at Mrs Duncan Campbels funeral I went over to Action I was one of the Pallbearers 15 very warm we put tick destroyer on the sheep 1882 Feb 16 this day is very warm and soft it rained a little all the afternoon we cleaned up some peas in the afternoon " 17 a fine day I went down to Morriston in the afternoon and I fixed the doors of the horse shades at the Church I paid Scott 90 cents for fixing some harness " 18 this is a very cold stormy day high wind but not much snow I was in the house all day I have a bad dose of the cold the rest of the family is bad " 20 this is a fine day John is hauling home fire wood " 21 this was a very stormy forenoon it sort of snowed or rained or both all night and this forenoon it brock out clear afternoon I was mending shoes " 23 this is a fine day we went to Morriston in the afternoon with some Butter and egg got some tin pails bottomed paid 50 cents bought 4 Gallons 1 quart 1 pint of coal oil paid 25 cents per gallon $1.10 from the tinsmith Johnston " 25 this is very fine day frosty in the Morning I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes sold them for $1.10 per bag 12 lb Butter at 21 cents " 27 a fine warm day cleaning wheat 28 John went to the Arkel Mill with 6 bags 13 B 35 lb of Wheat fall and spring �1882 Feb 28 this day is very warm and soft it rained a little in the evening John got home with the Grist 540 lb flour 40 lb to the Bushel March 1 the Month of March sett in very warm this day is very soft and warm it rained nearly all forenoon so that we could not get to the Guelph fair the roads are very bad " 2 this day is very warm the road are very bad we went over to Alexander McCaigs Sale on the 3 con " 3 this day is very cold " 4 this day is cold in the morning we went to Guelph with some Butter got 23 & 24 cent per lb and a Calf skin weight 8 lbs at 10 cents per lb 80 cts " 8 this day is very cold in the morning a fine clear day I barganed with Dan Kennedys son for to hire for seven Dollars Months at $100 I went over to Andrew McRobbies for John McLean from Manitoba he is at our house " 9 this day is foggy and soft it rained some I went down to Donald McPhersons with John McLean we stoped all night " 10 this is a fine day it snowed and freezed some last night I came home from Morriston 1882 March 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with some butter got 24 cents per lb and 5 bags of potatoes got $1.10 per bag I got $600 from John Smith for to give George and Duncan before they go to Manitoba " 14 there is a little snow on the ground but the brock road is very bad we went down to Morriston with Butter and eggs " 15 the weather is cold and raw the sow piged last night she had 8 and they are all dead John went to Muttries Mill with 6 bags of Oats & Peas to chopp I was T. Willoughbys Sale I bought an old Waggon for $10 " 16 this is a fine clear sunney day the sun was very warm we cleaned some peas and cutt some straw �" 18 this day is very soft it rained considerable in the afternoon and at night I went down to Aberfoyle I wrote a letter to John Little and one to Annie the roads are bad " 21 this is a very stormy day snowed a little and there was a very high wind it did not freze very much there was a large partie here tonight " 22 this day is prety cold we went over to I K Glennies sale Duncan Bought a yok of Oxen for George paid $140 cash for them to take to Manitoba 1882 March 23 this is a fine day the roads were good in the morning but got soft in the afternoon we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 34. Bushels 25 lb at Guelph 34 B 30 at home got $1. 24 cts per B bought some bran paid at the rate of $15 per ton " 24 this is a very cold windy day we cut some straw and saved some firewood Duncan and Mother went down to Morriston " 25 this is a fine day cold air we went to Mrs Stewarts " 27 this day is Soft it rained all night and all forenoon it snowed yesterday morning the roads are very bad I was at the Council Meeting " 28 this is a fine clear day frost last night John went in to Guelph with a load for George he is going to Manitoba " 29 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with a load of of trunks and boxes for George and Duncan to put on the Cars we started to load the Cars " 30 this is a fine day we went to Guelph nearly all in the House we took up the Cattle a yoke of Oxen and 2 cows for Manitoba and Duncans Horse Christ Little had 3 Horses 9 Cows 1882 March 30 this is the Ester fat Cattle fair we took in the Two Steers to Sell John Sold them on the road for $105 George And Christ Little Started about 6 oclock in the evening with a car load of Horses Cattle and / Implements for Brandon Manitoba " 31 this morning is cold but clear I was down to Aberfoyle to the Seed fair �April 1 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and Egs got 25 cts per lb & 15 cts per Doz I went to the station for some Chairs and table of Georges he could not get them on the Cars I brock the tounge of Duncans rig and had get a new one paid $1.50 " 3 a fine day we were Sawing fire wood with the circular saw Hugh Kennady comenced to work he is hired for Seven Months for $100 we bought 5 bags of Early rose Potatoes from John Hardy paid $1.10 per bag " 4 this day is soft it rained in the afternoon I went up to Mutries Mill with 8 bags of chopp " 5 this morning is windy and cold we went to Guelph with Duncan and Mary and her children that is Georges Mary they went off on the Cars at half past two 0clock for Brandon Manitoba 1882 April 5 Bought 1 1/2 Bushels clover seed at the McEldarys paid $5 25 per B 1 1/2 Bushels Timothy paid $3.75 per B " 7 comenced to Plough the sod field at the old roothouse " 8 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and egs got 23 cts and 14 cts " 6 this day is soft it rained some I went to John Thompsons Sale I Bought a Pleasure Sleigh have to Pay $9 25 staire carpet $1.50 gave a note for $10 75 one year after date " 10 this is a very cold frosty day a great change since last week we sowed clover back in the flats the field behind the bush " 11 very cold we were at the Aberfoyle horse and Bull Show Robert got the Second prize for the Bull Reno $2 I went to Moriston and Paid I J Scott $45 for Duncans harnis there $5 to pay yet " 13 was out Mrs Stewarts about the pump with Hardy " 15 this is a fine day but cold air been colod and frosty all week we went to Guelph with Buter Egs and one bag of Potatoes got $1.15 per B " 17 a fine clear day the men are Ploughing we went up to Margrets with Jane and the children �1882 April 18 this is a fine day I was at Mrs Stewart to help to put in a pump in the weell it cost $13 50 then I went down to Aberfoyle " 19 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon and at night it was fine and warm James Laidlaw and the Mrs was here on a Visit " 20 John went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2000 lb paid $5 25 per ton " 13 John went to Guelph for 1000 lb of bran paid $15 per ton " 21 very windy and cold Sowed Some Spring wheat 22 a fine day cold in the morning we went to Guelph with some butter and eggs I got 14 apple trees at Sunleys paid 10 cents each John finished Sowing the field at the end of the barn 6 bushels of wheat 9 bushels of barley " 24 a fine day a little cold a good day for work " 25 this is a fine day John Sowed Barley in the big flat field 3 acres 6 Bushels " 26 Sowed the the field back near Archabald McKenzies at the back corner in barley and Oats 4 1/2 Bushels Barley 10 Bushels Oats Sowed the Onions & beets and some carrots in the garden 1882 April 27 comenced to gangplough the field at the creek " 28 a fine day but cold and frosty at night I planted 15 apple trees I bought from Sunly at Guelph " 29 we went to Guelph with Butter and Eggs Christ Little came home from Manitoba May 1 this is a fine morning but it was Shoury in the afternoon I planted 8 Maple trees in the oarchard and the lane " 2 this is a very cold day it was very hard frost this morning it is a cold wind all day we planted 15 Maple trees in the back field Hugh is ploughing sod John is rolling the wheat fall Robert went out with Christs cow in the evening �" 3 this morning is cold a fine Dry day we went to Guelph fair we took in the ram and one wether sold the ram for 5 cents per lb his weight was 249 lb at home the weathers weight was 159 at 6 cents per lb we bought 5 hundred lb of salt at 5 1/4 $ per ton 1300 lb of plaster at $5 per ton " 4 this is a beautifull day warm and growing John finished Sowing the Oats he sowed 49 1/2 Bushels " 5 this day is cold again and dry 1882 May 6 this day is cold and dry we went to Guelph with some Butter & egs and 3 bags of potatoes got $1.30 per bag and one Bushel of appels got 18 cents for the Butter 12 1/2 for the egs " 8 a fine day but dry and cold John Sowed 5 acres of Peas we had to Kill one of the yearling hiffers she got her leg brock very bad back in the swamp " 9 this is a very fine warm day the warmest we have had this spring we have had it very cold and dry all this last Month there is very little groth yet I was over to the Bridge at Buchannans to lett a job we lett the job of Building a new Bridge to Donald Campble of Crief for $255 " 10 this Morning is cold with a cold east wind in the forenoon but the Afternoon was very wett cold east rain I went to Guelph with the Buggy to get it fixed I bought a Bushel of Corn paid 90 cents " 11 this is a very Stormy day it comenced to rain yesterday about noon it rained all afternoon and all night this this forenoon it blowed with light rain but this afternoon is terible stomy and wett the wind from the east all the time and very cold the Mare Doll foaled this morning and the foal Died today 1882 May 12 it is 40 years today since we got Married this is a terible stormy wet day very windy from the east it has rained steady since it comenced and very cold " 13 this day cold we have had 3 days of steady wett and cold east wind we we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs and 3 bags of Potatoes got $1 30 per bag �" 15 a fine day but cold we were at John Winyards funeral " 16 a fine day I went down to McIntosh the Tailors to get measured for a coat then we went up to Robert Amos in the evening " 17 a fine day Mother and Me went up to John Littles to Bells Corners in Luther " 18 a fine day I went with John Little to Mount Forrest to see the place I have not ben there for 18 or 20 years " 19 a fine day we came home from Luther " 20 a fine day cold air we have frost every morning there is very little groth in the ground we went to Guelph with butter and eggs " 22 this is a fine growing day it rained nearly all afternoon I was at Guelph at a Meeting of reformers " 23 this day is dry but very cold I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist of 13 B 43 lb got 521 flour 45 short 1 72 Bran 1882 May 20 John finished sowing the Peas he sowed 2 acres he sowed the rest on the 8th and 9th 11 acres he sowed 1 Bushel of corn "23 comenced to plant the Potatoes " 24 Hugh was off work John ploughing the turnip land " 25 we finished planting the Potatoes fine weather but cold " 26 finished ploughing down the Dung on the turnip land " 27 a fine day warmer we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs I bought 30 lb rape seed paid 9 cents per lb " 29 this is a fine day the weather keeps cold I was at the Council Meeting and a Meeting of reformers to appoint Deligates to go to Guelph �" 30 I went to Guelph to the Convention to nominate a Candidate to the House of Commons James Innis was chosen John washed the Sheep " 31 a fine growing day it is Shoury all day it rained June 1 a fine morning but a cold wind this is our fast day " 2 we had a shour I was over the roads with James Glennie to examin them where petioned for money " 1 I went down to McIntosh the Tailor for a new Coat I got made paid $4 for coat and vest for making 1882 June 5 we had a heavy rain yesterday we cliped the sheap 26 left 3 to clip they are sick " 6 I went up to Palmerston to the Meeting of the County Council went up from Guelph on the Cars it is 53 miles from here " 7 the County Council was invited to H F Clarkes Brewary to Dinner " 9 I got home from Palmerston we were at a Meeting of J A McDonalds in Guelph in the evening " 10 we went to Guelph I bought 13 lb of turnip seed paid $2 for it " 12 fine warm weather John and I went in to Guelph in the evening to a politake meeting Johnston and Guthrie spock " 13 I was in Guelph at the Nomination Innis and Goldie was Nominated " 14 a fine growing day a good deal of rain but very warm I was away with Glennie letting jobs on the roads " 15 a fine growing day warm and shours " 16 a fine day we went to Guelph took 3 bags of oats to Mutries Mill to chop sold one bag of Potatoes $1.50 1882 �June 17 John Sowed 4 acres of turnips " 19 the men finished sowing the turnips sowed 13 1/2 lbs paid $2 12 1/2 for the seed " 20 a very fine day the crops is growing very fast this was Election day for the House of Commons James Innis was Elected by a Majority of 116 over James Goldie the Conservitive " 21 we went down to Morriston with the Boys Robert James and Edward to get new close for them Bought cloth for two Suits got them cutt Jane is going to make them 24 a fine day very warm very hott We went to Guelph with a load of Wheat Spring there was 27. Bushels 37 lbs at Guelph 27 B 51 at home we got $1. 29 per B $35.62 96 lb wool at 21 cents $20.16 I bought 100 lb of oatmeal paid $3 for it 28 fine growing weather the men started to plough the field near the creek it is very thilstely. " 29 I went down to Morriston paid Ross for the Boys close $7. 60 paid Scott the Balance of Duncans harness $5 paid James McLean $7. 30 we went to Guelph it came on very wett before noon I went to the Agricultural Coledge to the coloseing exercise 1882 July 1 a fine day but cold John and the Boys and Mary went to Guelph to the Calidonians games I went to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Directors of the Puslinch Insurance Company and examin Hugh Reads job on the road " 3 I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon " 5 we went to Guelph Fair I bought 2 hoes paid 95 cent for the two 3 rakes for 25 cents " 6 this is fine weather I was cutting thistles the men is hoeing the Carrots " 7 this is the Examination and picknick at the School they are all at but mysilf I sent a letter away to Duncan " 10 this is a fine day we had a shour after dinner hoeing the potatoes " 11 a fine day but windy I went to Guelph for 2 gaurds for the mower I bought a keg of white lead paid $ 2 25 1 1/2 galons linced oil paid 95 cents per gallon 1/2 gallon turpintine paid $1 �per gallon a steel barley fork paid $1.15 285 lb salt 83 cts some paint 40 cents per lb a butcher nife 30 cts John comenced to cutt the heay in the oarchard I paid Green $4 for Grafting 86 grafts 1882 July 12 John is Setting up the potatoes in the afternoon he finished them he cut some heay we had some rain in the evening Hught scuf finished Scufling} the turnips the boys comenced to thin " 13 this is a fine day John finished cutting the field behind the stable we hauled in 2 loads of Heay " 15 this is a fine heay day we finished hauling the field behind the stable 10 loads of heay 2 1/2 in the Oarchard John comenced to the heay back in the flats Susan and the children came down from Bells corner " 18 John finished cutting the heay in the Morning hauled in two loads then we had some thunder shours in the afternoon it was very warm in the forenoon " 21 fine heay wether finnished hauling in the hay 27 loads of very good hay in good condition " 22 a fine day we went to Guelph " 25 very dry warm weather I went to Guelph with Christ Little and Jane they went on the cars to go to Chicago on a visit " 26 a fine day comenced to cutt a swath round the Barley and some of the wheat 27 John cutt the Barley near the Barn it rained in the evening I am Busy at the Potatoe Bugs 1882 July 28 a fine day cutt 5 acres of wheat " 29 cutt some wheat and hauled in 3 loads of Barley " 30 a fine day warm and dry hauled in 5 loads of Barley and cutt some wheat �Aug 1 hauled in one load of Barley all that is cutt 9 loads cutt some wheat it comenced to rain about 10 0cl it sort of rained nearly all the rest of the day " 2 this is a fine day I went to Guelph Fair got a front leg for the Scuffeler paid 90 ct got a steel collar cap paid 50 ct " 3 this is a fine day but dull and warm finnished cutting the fall Wheat 16 1/2 acres " 4 a fine day in the forenoon but got dull with a little rain cutt the Barley back in the big field finished " 5 this is the best harvest day since Monday at the turnips in the forenoon hauled in 4 loads of fall wheat and 2 loads of Barley " 6 this day is very warm we had a thunder shour in the evening in rained very heavey " 7 this day is dull and warm in the forenoon but got up a good drought in the afternoon we got in one load Barley " 8 we had a very heavy rain with thunder and lightning it rained for a long while " 9 we got in 6 loads of wheat in the afternoon it rained in the evening 1882 August 10 this day is dull and some shours we are at the turnips " 11 this is a fine day the best harvest day we have had for two weeks it has ben shoury and dull we were hauling in wheat 9 loads and 4 of Barley " 12 this is a fine day here there is some Shours going round we got in all the fall wheat 30 loads and all the Barley 18 loads Some of the Barley is badly coulered the wheat is a fine crop I went over to the Bridge at Buchanans to meet the Contractor " 15 we have fine harvest weather the men is at the turnips " 16 we comenced to cut the spring wheat in the afternoon " 17 finished cutting the spring wheat it is a good crop 3 acres the men comenced to pull the peas we went down to Aberfoyl in the evening �" 18 a fine day we went in to Guelph in the evening I went up to Mutries Mill in the morning about the Voters list " 19 this is a fine day warm we were thrashing till half past four we thrashed 170 Bushels of Wheat and 41 Barley Johns Wife had a son " 21 this forenoon is very warm and sultry we hauled in one load of spring wheat after dinner then it comenced to rain it was showery all afternoon 1882 August 22 this day is very dull and Soft it rained a good deal all night today close and warm neithere wind or drought I was at Beatties thrashing the men is at the turnips in the forenoon and pulling peas in the afternoon " 23 this day is very dull and warm there was more rain last night it is bad harvest weather I was cleaning some wheat the men was pulling peas in the afternoon " 24 this is a fine harvest day the men were pulling peas we hauled in 3 loads of spring wheat we had 4 big loads and 1 load of peas we put the lambs from the ewes on Monday the 22nd " 25 this is a fine day very warm the men is hauling in peas I was at Aberfoyle Seed Wheat Show I got the second prize for 10 Bushels of Fulty wheat $3 and 3 prize for 10 B of Clawson wheat $2 I sold the Clawson wheat for $1.25 per B " 26 a fine day hauling in peas " 28 a fine day finished hauling in the peas 18 loads they were a fine crop I was at a Meeting of the Council in the afternoon John comenced to cutt the Oats after noon 1882 Aug 29 this is a fine day the folks are at the Oats I was cleaning wheat " 30 a very warm day I went to Guelph seed fair I had 20 Bushels of Clawson Wheat I got the 3rd prize $2 sold it for $1 25 per B I had 20 Bushels of Fultye wheat sold 6 B at $1.20 per B " 31 we had a heavy Shour last night we were cutting and Binding Oats in the afternoon the men were Ploughing in the forenoon �Sept 1 finished cutting the Oats I have not ben very well today I was not able to work " 2 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some Butter and 8 Bushels of Seed wheat for P Gow got $1.25 per B $10 the folks finished Binding the Oats got in 3 loads we had a heavy thunder shower in the evening " 4 a fine day the men is plowing in the forenoon we hauled in 5 loads of Oats to the Back Barn ' 5 hauled 5 loads of Oats in the afternoon John was at Grants thrashing in the forenoon and Gilchrists in the Afternoon with the horses " 7 very warm we finished hauling in the Oats 24 loads they were a good crop Sept 6 I went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 3 bags of wheat " 9 we went to Guelph with butter and egg I got 6 bushels of White Mountain Wheat from John McKorkindale paid $1.20 per Bushel and 2 bushels of Democrate Wheat from James Glennie paid $1.50 per Bushel " 12 fine weather I went to Guelph for a casting for the seed drill then went over to the Bridge at Buchanans to inspect it it is finished " 13 Johns Baby Died this Morning it was 3 weeks and 4 days old I went to Guelph for a coffin paid $4.75 for it I was at the Annual Sale of the model farm we had a thunder Sower " 14 Johns Baby was Burried we had very high wind all day John D McWilliams got 16 Bus of Clawson Wheat he is to pay $1.25 per Bushel " 15 warm weather John comenced to sow the Wheat sowed 11 acers I had to go to Guelph Mrs Robert Cook Died and was brought from Grandrappids to be burried in Puslinch I had to go to Guelph for to get her brought to her Mothers I had to go down to order the grave to be dug 1882 Sept 16 John finished sowing the 14 acre field in the morning then we went to Jennie Cooks Funeral at 10 0clock �" 18 this day is very warm the men is busy ploughing for wheat I went down to Aberfoyle with the Buggie to get the tires Sett at Beckleys " 19 this day is very close and warm we had a thunder Shouwer at noon very warm all day we sowed 10 Bushels of Clawson Wheat in the field at the old roothouse Margaret was down " 20 a fine day the men is ploughingh I went to Aberfoyle in the evening for the buggey " 21 we went to Guelph with mrs Stewart and Bob Cook we finished sowing the fall Wheat 25 Acres 42 bushels 22 this Morning is wett it rained nearly all night 23 this is a very fine day John and the two Girls and the two boys went to the Lake there was a Sundy School Picknick to the Lake 26 we have fine weather but cool at night Robert Amos was down we went to Sandy Flimmings Sale he has sold the farm he lives on to Christ Little 27 I was at Archy McKenzies thrashing in the forenoon the men were hauling out dung 1882 Sept 28 this is a fine day but dry John was down to help to move Christ Little he moved back to Sandy Flimmings farm I was puting up a new fence back the lane near the back barn " 30 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph I went with Johns Mary and the Buggy with Butter and a Bushel of Pears sold them for $1.50 per B John took in a load of Barley 43 B 13 lb at 72 cents per $31.14 Oct 2 the weather is very warm we comenced to Dig up the Potatoes " 3 I went to Guelph with 2 bags of fall wheat and 2 lots of potatoes to the show " 4 Mother and Me went to Guelph to the Show I got the 3rd prize for the Clawson Wheat and 2nd prize for the early rose potatoes I sold the potatoes for 50 cts per Bushel sold 2 B pears " 5 I got a letter from Annie She has been very sick in California " 6 a fine day we were all at the Puslinch Show exept Mother �" 7 went to Guelph with Butter I got a Box for Mrs Stewart from Bob Cook Grand Rappids 1882 Oct 9 Sandy McCoag and Aunt Jane come down from Keppell on Saturday they went down to Beaverly today we finished Diging the Potatoes they are a very fine crop about 8 loads they were in the Oarchard I was pulling Apples " 10 this day is dull threttning rain we thrashed 75 Bushels of spring wheat in the evening it is a good crop " 11 we were thrashing we had Bob Blacks mashine he thrashed today 306 Bushels of fall wheat and 265 Bushels of Barley I sold 15 lambs to 2 men strangers for the sum of $53 $2 50 " 12 this is our fastday we were at the Church 13 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with Aunt Jane she is going home we then went up to Mr Jonston the Mrs and Mary and me it rained in the evening and we did not get home " 14 this is a very fine day very warm we got home from Pilkington " 15 this is our Sacrament Sabath a fine day " 16 a fine day Meeting of Councill " 17 a fine day I went to Aberfoyle Mill with 10 bags of Potatoes for McIntyre 14. B 30 lb to the Mill of Wheat at 95 cents per B and a small grist 1882 October 18 this is a very fine warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52. B 16 lb at 73 cts " 19 the men are Ploughing we cleaned up a load of Barley and thrashed some Oats for the horses " 20 I was at Hugh Reads Sale I Bought a Breeding Sow $15.81 �" 21 fine weather we had some frost last night I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 60. Bushels 40 lb got 73 cents per B " 23 we comenced to top the Turnips and harrow them up " 24 a fine day hauling in turnips 19 loads " 25 a fine day frosty in the Morning got in 12 loads turnips I finished takeing in the Apples " 28 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the turnips 74 large large loads we have had very fine weather warm and dry the turnips is a very good crop we had about 12 cart loads of carrots and 2 wagon loads of Mangelwartyle I was in Guelph with Mother " 30 a fine day John went down to Moriston with 8 bags of apples to make cider he brought home the plough from Bickleys we got a new steel mouldboard and a new ladder from McIntyres paid $2 for it 1882 October 30 we went over to William Gilfillians when we were comeing home we upset in the dark and Mother got her arm brocken Nov 1 I went to Guelph fair and bought a Sherling ram from E Tolton Erin for $11 " 3 the weather is a little colder frost at night but dry I went to Aberfoyle got a letter from Annie Uncle John Sent $40 to Mother and Mary in a present " 4 Hugh Kennidy left today his time was up seven months for $100 paid him in full " 6 I went to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Insurance Directors on some buisness " 7 this day is dull and soft warm looks like rain I went to the Caulfields Mill with 4 bags of Peas and Barley to chop paid 10 cents per bags sent a letter to Annie " 9 a fine day warm and foggy I drove Mother down to Moriston to the Dr put the Ews to the ram " 11 a fine day a very light shour in the Morning I went to Guelph with a load of potatoes sold them for 55 cts per bag bought a barrel of herring paid $7 �" 13 this morning was stormy we had a fine rain yesterday and this morning then it comenced to Snow soft the first of the Season 1882 Nov 14 this morning is rather cold a little snow on the ground a good day for work we were thrashing we thrashed about 90 bushels of Barley 185 of Oats 34 of peas " 15 this is a fine day I went up to Caulfields Mill with a grist of 5 bags 11 Bushels and 8 bags of chop I did not get it home " 16 this is a fine day I went up to the Mill for the grist there was 10 bushels and 54 lb got 396 lb of flour that is 36 lb per Bushel it was first clas Clawson Wheat I went down to Moriston with Mother to the Doctor " 17 this morning was a little stormy it comenced to rain last night then turned to snow it snowed about 3 inches the first of the Season we have had a very fine oppen fall very little frost " 18 frosty this morning I went to Guelph with 12 bags of potatoes got 60 cents per bag " 21 this is a fine day I went over to Rockwood with the wool to the factory I got 23 1/2 lb carded paid $1.65 traded off 11 1/2 lbs for flannel got 23 cts per lb flannel 50 cts per yd left 37 1/2 lb to spin 23 we have very fine weather it rained some this after noon we killed a cow today John has ben at Watts thrashing nearly all week 3 1/2 days 1882 Nov 24 we had some snow this morning John is at Gilchrists thrashing " 25 I went to Guelph with 20 bags of Potatoes got 55 cts per bag and 4 bags of apples got $1.25 per bag " 26 Snowed nearly all day 27 a fine day but frosty I went to Moriston with Mother to the Doctor with the cutter �" 28 this day is raw and cold James Lennie and wife was here we went to James Mooneys Sale " 29 this day is cold James Cotteral has ben at Laings thrashing for me for 3 days Dec 1 this is a fine day we were thrashing peas about 130 B " 2 we went to Guelph we took up a load of Clawson wheat to Mutries Mill 35 Bushels 45 lb at 91 cts "4 I was at the Council Meeting the last of the season we received our pay $40 each ' 5 I went up to Mount Forest to the Meeting of the County Council went up on the Cars from Guelph John took up 13 bags to the Mill to chop " 6 this is a fine day the Country Council was invited to visit the centeral and the High Schools of Mount Forest we were drove round in Sleighs I went in the evening to John Littls to Bels Corners 9 Miles 1882 Dec 7 this is a terible stormy day wind and Snow all night and all day I drove in from Bells Corners in the Morning right against the wind it was a terible drive the County Council was invited Mr McMullins MP in the evening to Musick and refreshments we went " 8 this day is stil stormy the County Council was invited to an Oyester Supper at the Queens by the Town Council of Mt Forest I did not go " 9 this day is not so stormy we got home from Mt Forest we got paid $10 and $7.70 milage 67 miles I got $10 for Cummishoner on the Brock road I bought a Valice on Tusday paid $4 and a Buffilow scin paid $11 " 11 John went with Mother to the Docter " 12 I went down to Aberfoyle paid Alex McLeod for the boys boots $6 50 " 13 this day is stormy we went to Guelph �" 14 it has ben windy all night the roads are heavy this is the Christmas fat cattle Show and fair we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 73 Bushels got 73 cts per B $53 30 Bought a 100 lb of oatmeal paid $3 per 100 1882 Dec 16 this day is cold a some stormy in the forenoon we went to Guelph John Mary Mother and me we took in 30 Bushels and 10 lbs of Barley got 73 cts per B the Barley is very low in price from 40 to 50 cts per B my Barley is good and I sold it some time ago I have Sold 216 Bushels 18 lb to John McKenzie for 73 cts per B it came to $157.82 " 20 this is a fine winter day I went up with mother to Robert Amos she is going to stay a few days I took up 6 bags of Apples to Sell to Guelph 3 bags for $1.25 and 3 for $1 each Mother had some butter got 23 1/2 cts per lb " 21 this day is soft a great thaw with a little rain there is a great quantity of snow on the ground at present " 22 this is a fine day I was down at the Nomination of Councillors I was Nomanited as Dep Reeve Robert Little was Nominated in opposition to me " 23 we went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples sold them for $1 per Bag we had some turkeys " 28 this is a fine day I went to Guelph for some things for Annie and Brother John to send to California " 29 this is a fine day I went over to Duncan Campbells early this Morning to meet John Campbell he is going to Austrialia he is going to call on Annie 1882 Dec 29 we sent some small presents to Brother John and Annie with John Campbell " 30 I went to Guelph to see some of my Friends 1883 January 1 this is a very fine day the Sleighing is very good this is the Election day for the Municiple Council I was Elected Dep Reeve by a Majoyerity of 78 over Little �" 3 I went down to Toronto as a Deligate to the Reform Convention " 4 I got home tonight from Toronto we had a very large Convention the largest meeting of meen ever seen in Ontario some eight Thousand men " 5 this is a very cold stormy day "6 this day is cold Robert Amos and Margaret came down today I sent a letter to John Little " 8 I went to Guelph in the Morning with Bob Cook and Bill Pattons Wiffe to Meet the train then I went down to Morriston with Mother to the Doctor he took the splints off her arm " 10 this day is Very cold we killed the pigs 7 6 spring pigs and one 20 months old 1883 Jan 11 this is a fine day but cold and frosty we went to Guelph with two pigs sold them for $8.15 cts per 100 lb the one weighed 372 lb and the other 200 lb they came to $46.20 the weight of them we left at home was 200 lb 198 lb 199 lb 193 lb 165 lb Spring Pigs they were nice ones " 12 this is a fine day but very frosty I was down to Aberfoyle to the Annual Meeting of the Puslinch Insurance Company I was Elected President I received a letter from the Post Office Department at Washington with regard to a Package sent from California " 13 this Morning was very stormy but it changed soft in the afternoon I wrote a letter to John in California " 15 this is a fine day but very keen frost I was at Aberfoyle at the first Meeting of the Council for the year 1883 " 16 a fine day but very cold I went to Guelph and got a parcel out of the Custom House it was sent by express from California I paid 30 cents for getting the papers drawn out to relieve it " 17 we had a great fall of snow it snowed nearly all day then got very stormy all night the roads are bad the snow are deep this is the night of the Puslinch Farmers Social there was a great crowd 1883 �Jan 17 John got home from Aurther he bought 50 bushels of Peas from Mr Harriot of Aurther Township paid 70 cts per Bushel he left 8 bags at John Littles he is to bring them down the roads were very bad the snow is so deep " 18 I went to Rockwood for the yarn got 31 1/2 lb paid 15 cts per lb $4.73 the roads are very heavy " 19 this was a very stormy day especialy in the forenoon I went out to Aberfoyle in the afternoon I took out 85 lb of pork to Mrs Stewart got $6.92 " 20 we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart to meet Mennies Son Duncan he came on the 4:30 train from Port Huron we had a very weet night comeing home " 22 yesterday and today has ben extreemly cold very keen frost and windy the coldest this winter 23 this is a very cold day the coldest day I think that I ever felt I drove into Guelph I was very cold this was the first Meeting of the County Council of Wellington for the year 1883 26 this was a very cold morning it was 20 below zero 27 this morning is not so cold it snowed some and rained last night there is a hard crust on the snow 1883 Jan 27 I went in to Guelph I have ben in to Guelph for the last five days at the County Council we finished this Morning we are to Meet next in Harriston on the first Tuesday in June " 29 this is a fine day we were at Morriston ' 30 a fine day John went up to the Caulfield Mills with 13 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 8 cts per Bag " 31 this day is cold and windy John went to Guelph with a load of wood for John Smith he had a Bee and a dance at night Feb 1 this day is cold we were working about home �" 2 this day is cold we cleaned up a load of wheat read fall I went down to Aberfoyle in the evening and got some papers and a letter from California and a letter from Duncan " 3 this morning is very stormy it snowed a lot all night the snow is very deep and the roads bad it rained in the evening then frezed hard " 5 this day is very cold and the roads are very hard to travel on there is a thin crust of ice on the snow and the roads not much traveled the last two days it cuts the horses feet I was at the Council 6 this is a fine day but cold 1883 Feb 7 this is a fine day we had a shour of snow this morning I went to Guelph with Mary I had the Cutter this is the Guelph Fair John had a load of read Winter wheat with him 38 Bushels 15 lb a $1 per Bushel $38.25 it weighed 62 lb to the bushel Grace Grigor came over from Michigan on the afternoon train " 8 this is a very Stormy day high wind the roads are drifting very bad I was down to Aberfoyle to a meeting to appoint Deligates to go to Guelph to a convention of reformers " 9 I went to Guelph to the Convention held for the purpose of Selecting a Candidate in the Reform interest James Laidlaw was appointed the roads are badly Drifted we had hard work getting in to Guelph Gilchrist, Murry and Rea was with me and Cullen Watt came home with me from Wyomen " 10 this Morning was very cold very calm and keen frost they say it is the coldest this winter we went down to Morriston with the Boys we bought some cloth for a Suit for them we cutt some wood with the Saw in the forenoon 12 this is a fine day we are working at home 1883 Feb 13 this is a very fine but very keen frost in the Morning the Sun was bright and clear John and Me was down to the Meeting at the Aberfoyle Town Hall Laidlaw and Johnston spock I was Chairman " 14 this is stormy day high wind from the East and some snow 1 �6 this day is very dull and foggy with some shours the Snow is very soft 17 I went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples got $1.50 for 3 bag $1 for one $1.30 for one 6 bags Potatoes sold them for 65 cts per bag the roads are very bad the snow was soft in the morning 19 I went over to sell some timber on the Sideline between lots 10 & 11 on the 5 con 14 put the young Sow to John Hitchens Boar " 20 I went to Guelph to the Nomination of Members of Parliment James Laidlaw and Mathew Swetman was Nominated 22 the weather is cold and stormy Mother went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} they are all bad with the mesels exept himself we had a Reform meeting at Arkell for Mr Laidlaw I was Chairman 23 I went down to Morriston in the afternoon 1883 Feb 24 I went to Guelph I had some Butter got 25 cts per lb 8 1/2 lb I bought 860 lb Bran at 12 per ton at the Caulfields Mills " 27 this is a very cold day stormy in the afternoon this was the Election of Members for the Ontario house of Parliment James Laidlaw was Elected by a majority of 32 over Swetman I went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} at night " 28 this is a fine day I brought home Mother from Margarets they are getting better March 1 this a very fine warm day 2 a fine day we went over to James Lennies in the afternoon the roads were soft " 3 this day some colder John went to Guelph with his wife Mary she went up to Culross to see her Sister the Girls went to Guelph the Boys and me cleaned up some wheat to sell I paid James Watt $7.50 the price of one mare to his horse Englands Glory �" 4 this day is very cold with a high wind and very clear " 5 I was at a Meeting of the Council in the afternoon "6 this day is cold and stormy with snow John went to John Hitchins with the young sow to the Boar 1883 March 7 this is a terable Stormy day and dredfull cold with a very high wind the roads are very bad drifted especialy the sidelines we took up a load of fall wheat to the Mill to Sell Sold it for $1.5 per B 42 Bushels and 5 lbs $44.18 is was read Winter Wheat weighed 62 lb to the B we went into the Guelph Fair it was a poor fair John Little came down yesterday from Luther " 8 this is a fine day but frosty we were diging snow in the forenoon hauled in 3 loads of turnips in the afternoon the Doughty Boys came to chopp some firewood " 9 we are hauling home Oats from the back barn I went to Aberfoyle " 10 this day is sort of soft soft snow in the forenoon colder in the evening we went to Guelph to meet Johns Mary she is up at Teeswatter she did not come home we went to Morriston in the morning " 11 this is a Very cold day with high wind " 13 this day is Milder but the roads are badly drifted we went over to Lamonts near the Lake with Grace Grigor we came home by Gilfillians I sold two heiffers to Christ Little fat for $92 to go away tomorrow morning " 15 this day is cold high wind we went to Guelph Easter fair we took a load of read fall wheat up to Mutries Mill sold it for $1.2 per Bushel 37 B 13 lb $37.94 we Bought a Barel Salt paid $1.40 25 lb cattle food $1.75 1883 March 16 this is a fine day we went down to Morriston in the afternoon with some Butter and eggs paid Scott $1.90 for fixing harness John was at Sandy Flimmings bee hauling bricks from Morriston �" 17 we went to Guelph the Boys got there Pictures taken at Burges we took the Horse Dick to Guelph to Deliver him to Palmer John Sold him two weeks ago for $150 Mary came home from Teaswatter " 18 this morning was wett it rained in the forenoon and snowed all afternoon " 19 this is terrible stormy day ben stormy and very cold all day and all night snowing and blowing " 20 this is a fine I went in to Guelph and deposited $81.50 in the Saveings Bank then I went over to Suttons Sale " 22 this is a fine day but it was very keen frost last night and yesterday 20 below zero we went down to Morriston then overto Gilfillians " 23 this is a terible stormy day wind and snow Robert Amos and Mr Legate came down for Barley Mr Legate got 41 Bushels at 60 cts $24.55 Robert got 20 B 7 lb Barley and 9 B 20 lb of Peas at 85 cts $19.90 1883 March 24 this is a fine day John and the Boys hauling turnips 26 I was a the Council Meeting the Boys got all the turnips hauled home " 27 this day got very cold in the afternoon we was at Watts Sale " 28 this is a fine clear day but frosty John was at a Bee at Kenneth McKenzies hauling Sand we got home the Horse rock we Bought from Christ Little for $100 " 29 this is a fine clear day frosty at night I went up to the Mill with a grist of 6 bags of wheat 13 B 38 lb I had to leave it we went down to James Scotts I paid $80 to Christ Little in part for the Horse Rock " 30 this is very fine day we were thrashing Oats 300 bushels we thrashed Some Some flax crop of 1881 " 31 this day is fine but very frosty an clear we went to Guelph with Some butter and egs I bought a Bushel of Clover Seed paid $8.50 100 lb of Oat meal paid $3 �April 4 this day is Milder and soft it has ben clear and frosty for some days we went to Guelph with 8 Bushels of spring wheat for Mr Legate got $1.5 per B for 12 B 12 B 4 lb of Peas for W Dunn at 85 cts per B part of the Peas we brought down from Arthur 1883 April 4 I sold the 2 stears to Christ Little for E Gray for $6 1/2 per 100 lb live weight to be kept till the Month of May and to be Delivered at Aberfoyle and weighed there he paid me $10 on them " 5 this day is soft and wett it rained a good deal John went up to Mutries Mill with 13 bags of Peas & oats to chop the Boys and me were cleaning spring wheat for Seed " 4 I received Mrs Stewarts rent from Barkly $100 I deposited $10.80 in the Ontario Saveings Bank I paid Christ Little $20 in full for the Horse Rock I bought I paid a note of $10.75 to John Thompson for the sleigh and carpet " 6 this is a fine I went out to Aberfoyle to the Farmers Club Seed Show I Showed 10 bushels Spring Wheat the white rusian variaty I got the Second Prize for it I took out 8 bushels to John Carter he paid me $1.8 cts per B $8.64 " 7 this is a fine day we had a fall of snow last night about 3 inches Johns Mary and me went down to Morriston with Butter and Eggs I got a letter from George " 9 this is a fine warm day the Sleighing is bad we were Sawing the wood we cut 18 cord Bill Amos and 1883 April 9 R Rogers choped 11 1/2 cords the Doughtys cut the rest we gave 50 cts per cord for chopping it " 10 this day is warm John and Robert is at Murreys sawing firewood " 11 John is at Duncan Gilchrists sawing wood and cutting Straw " 14 this is a very warm day the Snow is going very fast we went to Guelph with some Butter and eggs and apples got $1.65 for one bag $1.25 for 2 bags we got 24 cts for butter 15 cts for egg �" 16 this is a fine day we were at Mrs Tomas Todds Funeral Samual Bradshaw comenced to work comenced to Plough " 17 this is a very fine day the snow is nearley all gone I was down to Morriston to P P Johnson Sale I bought a new boiler for the stove paid $2.90 6 milk pans paid 21 cts each a pot 25 cts " 18 this is a fine warm day I fixed the Shafts for the Buggy " 19 this morning was very weet it rained nearly all night I went to Guelph with Grace Grigor she went off on the 10 0clock train going home to Michigan " 16 Samual Bradshaw comenced to work he is hired for Seven Months at the rate of $18 per month " 20 this is is a fine day frosty at night 1883 April 21 this is a fine day but cold a frosty in the morning we went to Guelph With Butter and eggs I took 3 bags of Oats to chop to Muttries Mill for the Bull " 22 this is a very cold day cold wind from the North " 23 this is a very cold day very hard frost wind from the North East John Went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2255 lbs at $5 50 per ton paid $6.20 " 24 this is a very cold day hard frost and shours of snow we put tickdestroyer on the Sheep the men is ploughing Sod I was prunning Apple trees 25 this is a very cold day and frosty the ground was White in the morning " 26 this day is some warmer we Sowed Salt on the oarchard we sowed barley in the Oarchard it comenced rain after dinner " 22 the old Sow piged she had 11 but 4 died before Wednesday " 27 a fine day but very cold I was prunning trees " 28 a fine day we Sowed 8 bushels Barly and nearly 3 B of peas in the back field �" 29 this day is very cold very hard frost in the morning " 30 a fine day but frosty in the morning cultivating the land whare the turnips was got the garden plough May 1 a fine day but frosty in the morning we sowed 6 bushels of Spring Wheat 3 bushels Oats 6 Bushels Barley 1883 May 2 this a fine day John finnished sowing the Barley 18 Bushels in all I was in to Guelph fair " 3 John Sowed Some Oats in the big flat field it rained in the afternoon I wrote a letter to Annie in California " 4 this day raw and cold after the rain Mother & Me went over to Mr Thomas and got in some new teeth Mother got 28 a full sett and I got 12 above paid 38 Dolars he threw $4 off " 5 this day is cold John Sowed 6 acres of Oats we went to Morriston in the Afternoon the Girels got a letter from Annie " 7 this is a fine day I was out to Mrs Stewarts about the farm I went in to Guelph in the evening for to Meet Annie Grigor from from Michigan but she did not come " 9 this is a fine day John Sowed Some Oats in the field at the creek I was busey at the Garden " 10 this is a fine warm day in the fornoon it rained a good deal in the Afternoon John sowed Oats in the forenoon it is a fine Spring day " 11 this day is raw and cold we went down with the 2 steers to the Credit Valey Station at Leslies that I sold to Edmon Greay they weighed 2790 lb at $6 1/2 $181.35 1883 May 12 this is a fine day but cold very frosty at night John Sowed Some Oats and Some peas 8 bushels I was down to Morriston got a pair of new blinders from J T Scott paid $6 50 for the blinds and 50 cts for 2 tiestraps bought a pair of Shoes for Edward paid $1.75 for them �" 14 this morning is very cold there is a cold east wind it was very cold yesterday and frosty at nights it comenced to rain about 10 0clock and rained all day John Sowed 4 1/2 Bushels peas in the morning " 15 this is a fine day the land is very wett we Sowed plaster back in the heay field Sam comenced to plough in the Orcherd " 16 this is a fine day frosty at night cold air all day rolling the fall wheat and ploughing the Oarcherd planted 4 or 5 bushels of potatoes in the Orcherd the rest is for corn " 17 this is a very fine day warm through the day frost in the morning I was grafting apple trees put grafts on 5 or 6 trees {intended space} John was harrowing the turnip land " 18 a fine warm day I trimed part of the willow fence back John Sowed 10 1/2 bushels of Oats Sam is ploughing this is the first appearance of Spring weather 1883 May 19 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with butter & eggs butter 18 cts eggs 14 I bought a bag of potatoes from John Phin the White Ellephant potatoes paid $1.50 per B " 21 this is a very cold wett day a very high cold wind from the east it has rained all day it is realey very cold " 22 this day is cold and wett it rained all night very raw I got a letter from George " 23 this day is raw and cold I went to Guelph with Mary she is gone up to Mount Forrest on the carrs she is going to see Susan at Bells Corners I bought a grape for the stabble paid $1 for it " 24 this is a fine day the weather is improved 25 this is a fine warm day we sowed the Carrots and Mangoel Wortzell we went to Morriston " 26 this day is very wett it comenced to rain in the forenoon it has rained most all day Strattons Men came here to pent the roof on the House with fireproof " 28 this is a fine day I was at the Council Meeting John and the boys is planting the Potatoes �" 29 a fine day we finished planting the Potatoes getting the Dung on the turnip land 30 a fine day in the forenoon rained heavy in the Afternoon I was examining the roads with Glennie 1883 May 31 a fine day this is the fast day for the Sacriment June 1 this is a fine day frost in the Morning I was at a meeting of the Council in the evening " 3 this is the Sacriment Sabath " 4 we were at Mrs John Marchels funeral " 5 a fine Morning but it rained heavy in the evening I went up to Harriston to the County Council Meeting paid $2.35 for a return ticket " 6 the County Council went on an excursion up to Wiarton on Colpas bay we paid $1 for a return ticket from Harriston to Wiarton we had a sail on the Bay in the steamboat " 9 this morning is dull and soft some rain we got home from Harriston in the evening 4 we finished sowing the Oats " 12 this is a fine day I was out letting jobs on the roads all day " 13 I went in to Guelph and put a notice in the Mercury for jobs on the roads 14 this is a very fine day we have had very wett cold weather this Spring every thing is very late it is good growing weather now John Hardy and Me were Shearing the Sheep 34 June 16 this day was very warm it is fine growing weather the Mare Fannie foaled this Morning it is a fine strong Mare foal She went 11 Months and 14 day John is drilling for the turnips we would have sowed tonight but we had a slight thunder shour but it went round " 18 the weather is very warm it rained nearly all night till 10 0clock we had a terable thunder storm about 5.0clock some very heavy lightning and thunder and very heavy rain there have ben a great deal of rain since last night �" 19 we had a very heavy rain about 5..0.clock the men was working the Statute labour today I was over at the 7 Con opposit lots 5 & 6 lettin jobs on the roads " 20 this day is very dull and shoury the land very wett there is a large quantity of the flatts covered with watter we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart I bought 1 1/2 bushels of Hungarian grass paid $1 50 per Bushel ' 21 this is a fine day it got more settled towards evening John has ben drilling for the turnips the drills he made last Saturday he had to harrow comenced to Sow the turnips in the evening 1883 June 22 this is a fine day Sowed a lot of turnips John was at A McKenzies Barn raising Sam got the Summer fallow all ploughed " 23 this is a fine day Sowed Some turnips " 25 this morning is soft and dull John finnished drilling for the turnips but did not get them sowen it came on very heavy rain after dinner John Little was down with little Johnie they went away to go home in the morning he took a young Boar away with him he is to pay me $5 for it " 26 this day is soft and dull I comenced to paint the Dining room ' 27 this day is dull and Wett I am painting " 28 this morning is dull and soft it rained heavy last night " 30 this day is fine John finished Sowing the turnips July 1 the young Sow piged She had 10 pigs all alive " 2 this is a fine day the folks went to Guelph to the Calidonians games I was up to examin the roads near the Mill at Arkell " 3 this is a fine day I was at the Agricultural Coledge at the closing Examination in the afternoon " 4 this day is very warm and some shours �1883 July 4 Mother and Me went to Baverly and Galt " 5 we came home from Dumfrice we were over to visit at Mr Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} and William Beatties there was some very heavy Shours of rain in the afternoon " 7 this day is Shoury and wett I went over to the 7 Con to Examin the road Hugh Reids job then I went to Guelph I bought 4 lb of Paris Green paid 40 cts per lb " 9 this is a fine day John comenced to cutt the Heay I went down to Moriston I got a letter from Annie " 10 a fine day we got in 2 loads of heay " 11 a fine day there was a Shour last night I went to Guelph with the wool Sold 98 lb at 19 cts per lb and 8 lb fine wool at 32 cts per lb $21.18 I bought 3 bags of liverpool Salt paid 90 cts per Sack I bought 6 rakes and a fork and a 100 lb of nails paid $3 for nails " 12 this is a fine day bussy at the heay got in 4 loads we had a Shour in the evening " 7 the Mare Doll foaled the morning the foal died " 13 this is a good heay day I went to Morriston in the afternoon I put the Mare Fannie to Peter Bibers horse young Englands Glory " 14 this is a fine day we are at the heay and thining turnips and Mangalwurtyele 1883 July 16 this is a fine day dull in the Morning we had a very heavy rain yesterday Morning I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon they got in 1 load of hay from the big flat field 17 we had a small shour in the morning but it turned out a fine day prety windy we got in 4 loads of hay I was cutting thistles in the Oats 18 this is a fine day for the hay we got in 5 loads I was Cutting thistles and went to Aberfoyle in the afternoon 20 this is a fine day finished cutting the heay got in 4 loads �" 21 this is a fine day dull in the morning finished hauling in the hay 27 loads of very good heay Edward was comeing home from the back lot with the horseraik and he let fannie run away and Smashed the raik badly we went to Guelph with Bill Pattons Wife " 23 this Morning is dull we had a heavy rain yesterday Morning and a great deal of thunder and lightning the folks is thining the turnips " 25 this is fine weather warm today it is cold at night the rust has comenced on the Wheat " 26 a fine day the girls and Me went to R Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} 1883 July 27 there was a great deal of rain last night with thunder and lightning we had a terible storm of wind and rain in the afternoon I was down at Aberfoyle at the time ' 28 a fine day got up a very hgh wind in the afternoon " 30 this is a fine day but cold Mr and Mrs Amos was here from Galt on a visit Strattons boys is here painting the roof at the house and sheep pen " 31 this is a fine day but very cold for this season of the year the Men comenced to cut the Barley in the Oarchard it is very heavy and laid down very bad the boys are gang Ploughing the Summerfallow comenced to clean the turnips the Second time 30 was up at the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 13 B 45 lb got 524 lb flour 38 lb to the Bushel I got 182 lb of Bran August 1 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Mrs Patton and her children to go to Port hurran I bought a wheel for Sulky rake paid a Dollar for it the men finished cutting the Barley in the Oarchard " 2 this is a very fine day very warm comenced to cutt the fall Wheat we got in two loads of Barley 1883 August 3 this day is very cold with a high wind we are cutting wheat got in 3 loads of barley �" 4 a fine day but cold for the Season cutting wheat got in 1 load of Barley " 6 this is a very fine warm day cutting wheat " 7 a fine warm day finished cutting the wheat 25 Acres it is badly rusted cutt some Barley " 8 this is a very warm day finished cutting the Barley we hauled in 11 loads of Wheat " 10 we finished hauling in the Barley 15 loads it is a very good crop " 11 the weather is very dry we finished hauling in the fall wheat 27 loads " 13 the men is at the turnips the second time " 14 Robert is at the Plough he is Ploughing the Barley land at the back lot I went to Guelph and got Some Shears for the Gang Plough and one for the No 4 Plough I bought a bag of Shorts at the Mill " 15 Robert & Sam is Ploughing the rest is at the turnips " 16 the weather is very dry and warm in the day and cold at night Sam comenced to haul out dung we were putting Paris green on the Potatoes the Second time " 17 this day is very warm John was at Sandy Flimmings thrashing 1883 August 17 I was at the Puslinch Lake with Mother and Elizabeth we were at the Gilchrist Clan Picknick " 18 this day was Soft and dull and very warm and some light showers then we had terable storm of wind and rain in the evening about 5 0clock " 19 there was a great deal of lightning all last night and Some rain then in the Morning we had a terable rain it rained until nine 0clock very heavy the flats are flooded with watter " 20 this was a fine day with a Shower about noon the men pull pulled the Peas in the back field a little over an Acre they were a fine crop I was at the Council Meetting " 22 we have fine weather now we were thrashing wheat we thrashed about 160 Bushels but it is badly shrunk some is very poor �23 this is a fine day we hauled in 3 loads of peas Sam is hauling out dung to the back field " 15 took lambs from the ewes 17 lambs and 33 others " 25 this is a fine day the men is pulling peas we went to Guelph with butter and eggs and 2 bags of Apples got $1 per Bag I bought 50 lb of Oatmeal paid $1 37 " 27 this is a fine day the men is pulling peas we hauled in 2 loads of Peas they have got the bigest part of them pulled 1883 August 28 this day is very cold and sort of wett showry and disigrable John is at Laings thrashing and Sam is at Hardys I was examining the roads on the Townline Susan and Margaret came down to See us today " 29 this is a fine day but rather cold I went to Guelph with a load of Oats 55 B 30 lb I only got 55 B 10 lb Sold them to Carter got 39 cents per Bushel $21.55 ' 30 this is a fine day we comenced to cutt the Spring Wheat and we brock the pitman shaft and I had to go to Guelph got it mendid at Toltons paid 50 cts 31 this is a very warm day we finished cutting the Spring wheat it is a very good crop we hauled in 2 loads of peas Sam has been at Watts thrashing nearly 2 1/2 days Sept 1 this is a fine harvest day the men has ben hauling in Peas and pulled Some we have about an Acre to pull yet but they are not ripe we went to Guelph " 3 this day is dry but cold John comenced to cutt the Oats Sam is ploughing for the fall wheat I went to Guelph to draw some money out the Bank for Mrs Stewart $20 " 4 I went out to Aberfoyle to the Seed Wheat Show I had out 16 Bushels of Wheat for John Caruthers I got $1.15 per B we got a very heavy rain coming home 1883 Sept 5 a fine day the men is ploughing in the forenoon at the Oats in the afternoon I cleaned up 11 Bushels of Democrat Wheat all we had off 2 Bushels sown �" 6 a fine day we were at the Oats in the back field next Archys " 7 this morning is dull we were at the Oats till noon it comenced to rain at noon and rained a little all afternoon Robert went away with Susan up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} he is going up home with her to Bells Corners " 8 this day is very cold got very cold in the Afternoon the men is ploughing we cleaned up some wheat for Seed 12 Bushels for Duncan Gilchrist and 16 B for John Black and 8 B for ourselves " 9 this day is cold frost last night had our overcoats at Church " 10 this is a warmer day but it was a very heavey frost last night the corn and hungarian grass is frozen white we have a field of late Oats 8 Acres badly frozen they were very heavey crop but late we got in the Spring Wheat 4 loads Robert got home from Bells corners " 11 this is a fine day very warm in the midle of the day we were cutting Oats " 12 this is a fine warm day but frost at night John Sowed 10 Acres of fall Wheat we pulled the last of the Peas we hauled in 3 loads of Oats we have 6 loads in 1883 Sept 13 this is a fine day we were hauling in Oats in the forenoon 3 loads it rained a little in the afternoon John is at Murrays thrashing " 14 a fine day I was up near Arkell letting jobs on the Roads " 15 a fine day I was at Guelph the Men is at the Oats hauling in " 17 a fine day the Men is ploughing for fall wheat at the back field Annie and Uncle John came home from California on a visit I got a present of a very fine Gold Watch from Brother John " 18 the men finished ploughing for the fall wheat I went down to Morriston with Uncle John " 19 a fine day I went in to Guelph With Uncle John Annie Mary and Elizabeth they went went down to the Toronto Show I bought a Coffie Mill paid $1 for it John finished Sowing the fall Wheat Sowed 9 Bushils 24 in all there is 15 1/2 Acres " 21 this day is fine the boys is at the Oats cutting and binding �" 22 a very fine day they finished cutting and binding the Oats we went to Guelph with Some butter and eggs John and Annie went up to Margarets " 24 this day is Soft and raining John went to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 2 bags of Wheat Old 4 bag of peas to chop 1883 Sept 25 this day is cold and raw we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with Uncle John and Annie the men is ploughing " 26 this is a fine day cold in the morning we were up to Guelph to the Provincial Exibition " 27 a fine day we were nearly all up to Guelph at the Fair or Exibition it rained at night and very dark " 28 I was up to Guelph to the Show " 29 this day is soft and wet in the afternoon we comenced to dig up the potatoes in the forenoon 30 the old Sow piged 8 pigs October 1 a fine day but cold I was at the Council Meetining John and the Boys is at the Potatoes " 2 this morning is very wett untill 8 0clock we thrashed Some Peas about 90 Bushels and about 45 Bushels Spring Wheat it was a fine day after it cleared up 3 this day is cold and raw Susan and the Children went away home this afternoon the Most of our Fammily was here at Diner today " 4 this day is fine but frosty at night the men is hauling in Oats we went over to Andrew McRobbies with Uncle and Annie and Mother " 5 a fine day but cold and frosty in the morning Mother Georges Mary and Me went to Guelph the Men finished hauling in the Oats 1883 October 6 this morning is cold and thretining rain I went in to Guelph " 8 this is a fine day the Boys is at the Potatoes I was getting things ready for the Show " 9 this is a very fine warm day we were at the Puslinch Show there was a great crowd of people �" 10 this is a fine warm day the Boys is at the Potatoes I went to Guelph in the morning with Brother John and the three girls Annie Mary and Elizabeth to the Station they went to Niagaria falls I was home by half past nine oclock I was out to Mrs Stewarts to measure her Apples in the Afternoon there was 10 1/2 Bushels and about a gallon " 11 the Boys is at the Potatoes I went in to Guelph in the evening for the folks they came home from the falls this is the fast day " 12 this day is dull and soft the Boys finished taking up the Potatoes I went down to Mr Leslies to a Mgestrites Court to try John Murray laborer for breaking Alexander Campbell jaw bone " 13 we were at the Church Sam was ploughing the Potatoes land the Boys were gathering " 14 this is the Sacriment Sabath very cold 1883 October 15 Sam was at Atckinson thrashing John finished ploughing the Potatoe land I was pulling apples I went up to David Kings to Examin a job on the Road " 16 this is a fine day but very frosty in the morning we went in to Guelph with Annie and her Uncle John to see them off on the Carrs they started off to there home in California U S " 13 John went up to the Arkell Mill with 2 bags of Wheat " 17 this day is very cold I was at the Apples I went out to Mrs Stewarts in the morning John went up to the Arkell Mill with a load of Wheat 42 Bushels 50 lb got $1..12 cts per Bushell $47..89 cts " 18 this morning is frosty I was at the apples I went out to Mrs Stewarts in the evening with 50 lb flour " 19 this Morning is warm I went to Guelph to enquire about Some caned fruit that is coming from California John and the Boys is pulling up the Mangelwurtyels " 20 this day is very cold and raw I was out to Mrs Stewarts we Sold her farm to Pat Bailey for $5000 we went down to Mr Leslies to get the agreement wrote �" 22 the weather has ben very cold we have got the carrots up the Boys is topping the turnips Sam is Ploughing 1883 Oct 23 this day is warmer I was at the apples got the most of them in John is at McKenzies thrashing Robert harrowed up some of the turnips " 24 this is a fine warm day I finished pulling the apples they are a very poor crop a great many trees there is no apples on we comenced to haul home the turnips 11 loads " 25 we were busy at the Turnips John has ben 3 day at McKenzies " 27 thrashing I went in to Guelph with Georges Mary she sent a box to George with John McRobbie to the Postage " 27 we have had very fine weather this week we have got in 47 loads of turnips " 29 this day is soft there has ben a light rain most all day " 30 this is a fine day at the turnips in the afternoon " 31 this is a fine day got cold in the afternoon we finished hauling in the turnips part of them was good part very small there was 60 big loads I went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of new wheat 10 Bushels got 360 lb of flour on 36 lb to the Bushel Nov 1 this morning was Soft there was a light shour of snow last night but it turned out a fine day I went out to " 2 this is a fine day Mrs Stewarts to fill up her Potatoes and appls Patrick Baley paid $432 on the Farm 1883 Nov 2 this is a fine day we were thrashing Barley over 200 Bushels and over 100 Bushels of Oats thrashed well " 3 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph with Mrs Stewarts Potatoes 13 Bags Apples 4 1/2 Bags Potatoes 70 cts Apples $1 Per Bag I paid David Stirton $432 on a Mortgage he held on the Stewart Farm got a release �" 5 John and the Boys hauled home the Potatoes from the Back field I went down to Bickleys to get a tyre on the iron axeltry wagon " 6 the men comenced to Plough the turnip land I cleaned up a load of Barley " 7 we have very fine weather just now Johns wife had a young Daughter this morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52 Bushels at home 51 B 12 at Guelph got 65 cts per Bushel the highest price paid " 8 this is the Government Thanksgiveing Day John and Me went to the Church cleand a load of Barley " 9 it was very foggy in the forenoon with a shour then it cleard up with a very high wind in the afternoon " 10 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with a load of Barley 52 B 4 lb at home 51 B 32 lb at Guelph got 65 cts per Bushel $33.58 Robert and the two Marys went to Guelph with the Buggy they went to See the Doctor 1883 Nov 12 this is a terable Stormy day a terable wind with Showers of Snow it continud all day we cleaned up a load of Barley the Boys Started to go to School " 13 this is a fine day but rather cold in the morning John and Me went to Guelph with a load of Barley 51 B 4 lb at home 50 B 24 lb at Guelph got 66 cts per Bushel $33..33 I Bought a pair of felt Boots paid $2.75 John a pair of long felt Boots paid $3 Sam a pair of cowhide Boots paid $3 got 2 Bags of Liverpool Salt paid $1.80 100 lbs of Oatmeal paid $2 50 " 14 this is a very cold Stormy day high wind with Snow Showers " 15 this day is stormy snow Showers got very cold in the evening I went up to the Arkell Mill with 6 bags of Oats and peas to chop I went down to Aberfoyle in the evening " 16 this day is cold and frosty I went to Bickleys to get Farmer and Doll Shod I paid for them " 17 this is a fine day cold in the morning I went to Guelph with a load of Potatoes 20 bags Sold them to Mrs Campbell Dentist for 70 cts per bag and 4 bags of apples got $1 50 for one bag N Spys and $1 25 for the other three Bags got a pair Boots for R.J paid $3 for them �1883 Nov 19 this is a very fine warm day Sam is Ploughing John is Sick with a bad cold " 20 this is a fine warm day a little rain at night Sam was Ploughing " 21 this day is wett it rained a good deal 22 this is a fine day a very high wind in the morning Robert Lamb was here and built the steps at the front door Samual Bradshaws time was up tonight I paid him in full $126 for 7 months " 23 a fine day John went to Guelph to see the Doctor Orton and he Drove in Sam and Bob Little and Georges Mary to See the Doctor " 24 a very fine day I was at Hardies thrashing we got in the Potatoes that was in the Orchard " 26 this is a very Stormy wett day it blowed and rained nearly all day 27 this is a fine day but windy and cold in the morning I went in to Guelph got D Stewarts Will regestered and other buisness done John is not able to work yet 28 this day is pretty cold and frosty with a high wind and a Shour of snow I was fixing about home 29 this is a fine day we killed 4 pigs we had D Gilchrist and C Little helping us there is 7 to kill yet 1883 Dec 1 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph I had the Buggie with Mother and Some Ducks and John had a load of Potatoes 18 bags got 70 cts for 4 B and 65 for the rest 3 bags of Apples one for $1 50 and two for $1 25 each 2 pigs got $5 55 per hundred lb one weighed 182 the other 175 they were 7 month old we kept 2 at home one weighed 325 the other 185 we bought an overcoat for Robert James paid $8 for it " 3 a fine day I was at the Council Meeting the last of the year received $40 �" 4 a very fine day I went up to Arthur Vilage to the County Council Meeting went to Fergus on the Carrs then took a buss to Arthur " 7 this day is wett it rained all forenoon then at night we got down to Guelph from Arthur in the evening and stoped in Guelph all night " 8 a fine day but cold in the afternoon I got home from Arthur " 5 John went up to Muttries Mill with a grist of 10 Bags of Wheat " 10 this is a fine day a little cold I went in to Guelph for Doctor Orton for Georges Mary she is very bad " 11 cleaned up a load of Barley 22 bags a fine day " 12 a fine day I went down to Morriston got a pair of holdbacks paid 75 cts 1883 Dec 13 this is a very fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 6 lb at home 52 B 29 lb at Guelph got 63 cts per Bushel " 14 this was a fine warm morning but it got very cold in the afternoon with a high wind from the north we were thrashing Some Oats about 100 B and 56 B of fall wheat we made a smash of the Machine about 4 0clock and had to stope " 18 this is a very cold windy day with some Showers of snow we were hauling home Oats from the back barn I went down to Bickleys to get Rash Shod " 19 we were thrashing Oats Some 420 Bushels and about 20 B of Peas we had McKenzies Machine " 20 this was a fine day we went to the Tea meeting at the Town Hall at Aberfoyle in conection with our church " 22 this day is very cold I went to Guelph on some Buisness " 23 this is a dreadull cold stormy day with the wind out of the east some snow in the afternoon and Sleet at night �" 24 this is a fine calm mild day with a little Sleighing we went to Morriston I bought near 4 1/2 gallons of Coal oill paid 20 cts per gall from Jonston " 25 this is a fine Mild day I was at home all day " 27 this is a fine morning but got stormy before night snowed a good bit I was over at Glennies with the other members of the Council to examin a new bridge over the river the sow went the Boar 1883 Dec 28 this is a fine day we filled up some Potatoes " 29 this is a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with a load 15 bags of Potatoes got 65 cts per bag and 4 bags of Apples got $1 60 per bag " 31 this is a fine day with Some Snow this was the Nomination of Councillars I was Nominated for Dep Reev and J Iles in opposition 1884 Jan 1 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to our New years Dinner there was the Macfarlanes and the Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 2 this is a terable Stormy snowing and blowing we were cutting peas in the forenoon I went up Peter Ormes funeral Duncan Graham and the Wife came down to See us " 4 we have had 3 terable cold Stormy days with a very high wind the roads are badly drifted " 5 this day is not so stormy but very cold 8 degrees below zero I went in to Guelph " 6 this is a cold stormy day we went to the Church " 7 this a fine day but frosty this was the Municipal Election I was Elected for Dep Reeve over J Iles by a majority of 30 I got 193 votes J 163 " 9 this is a terable stormy day yesterday it snowed all day and it has snowed and blowed all day and last night �1883 Dec 28 this is a fine day we filled up some Potatoes " 29 this is a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with a load 15 bags of Potatoes got 65 cts per bag and 4 bags of Apples got $1 60 per bag " 31 this is a fine day with Some Snow this was the Nomination of Councillars I was Nominated for Dep Reev and J Iles in opposition 1884 Jan 1 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to our New years Dinner there was the MacFarlanes and the Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} " 2 this is a terable Stormy snowing and blowing we were cutting pears in the forenoon I went up Peter Ormes funeral Duncan Graham and the Wife came down to See us " 4 we have had 3 terable cold Stormy days with a very high wind the roads are badly drifted " 5 this day is not so stormy but very cold 8 degrees below zero I went in to Guelph " 6 this is a cold stormy day we went to the Church " 7 this a fine day but frosty this was the Municipal Election I was Elected for Dep Reeve over J Iles by a majority of 30 I got 193 votes J 163 " 9 this is a terable stormy day yesterday it snowed all day and it has snowed and blowed all day and last night 1884 Jan 12 we have had a very Stormy week the Snow is very deep and the roads are badly drifted I was at Aberfoyle at the Meeting of the Insurance Company I was Elected Presedent of the Company for this year �14 this day is milder it got very cold in the evening we went down to Morriston and settled up with W Ross there was a dispute between him and us about $17 50 that he overcharged I bought 6 tieroaps paid 15 cts each and a closeline paid 15 cts 15 this is a very cold frosty day Duncan Gilchrist and Christ Little was helping us to kill pigs we killed 7 the old Sow and 6 pigs 6 months old one weighed 155 lb 150 1/2 lb 144 .. 147 lb 324 lb 177 lb 166 lb the Sow to Boar 16 this is a cold day we went to Guelph with 3 pigs sold them for $7 per cwt 322 .. 175 .. 162 lb $45.64 I bought a front Quarter of beef its weight was 174 lb paid 6 1/2 per cwt " 17 this is a fine day we went out to Aberfoyle in the evening to the Farmers Social it was a fine night " 18 this is a fine day we went out to Aberfoyle with Mrs Stewart and Bill McPhatters wife " 19 this day is very cold we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart and Bill McPhatters wife to go to Port Huron U S 1884 Jan 21 this day is cold I was at Aberfoyle at the Council Meeting the first Meeting of the year " 22 I went to Guelph to the first Meeting of the County Council we Elected A S Allan of Clifford Village as Warden for this year " 23 this day is stormy it snowed all day I was at Guelph " 24 this is a fine day but cold in the evening the County Council went to visit the two Hospitals in the afternoon " 25 this is dreadfull cold day it is very calm but very keen frost I got one of my fingers frost bitt going to Guelph in the morning it is very cold it is 40 degrees below zero " 26 this day is not near so cold we finished the County Council this is the fifth day I got $11 " 28 this day blustry and Snowing we were cutting Peas in the afternoon we had Donald {McKugie} and D McKenzie " 29 this is a fine day we went down to John McKenzies Sale and to W Gilfillans �" 30 this day is very soft it is regular thaw the first thaw we have had in January the roads is very soft " 31 this day a good deal colder the road are very rough Feb 1 we went over to Rockwood with the Wool we traded off 93 lb for cloth got 21 cts got 15 lb carded the roads are very rough 1884 Feb 2 this day is stormy and cold I went to Guelph with Mary " 4 this day is very cold I was at the Council Meeting " this day is very soft it was very stormy last night but it got quite a thaw all day John went up to the Culfield Mill with 10 bags of Oats and peas to Chop " 7 this is a very fine day the Sun is strong I was down to Aberfoyle at James McLeans at a Meeting of the Church Committee " 8 this day is dull and soft Hugh Cockburn and me was going round this part of the Congregation to get Subscriptions to pay a certain dept on the church " 9 this morning is snowing it turned out a fine day we went to Guelph with some butter I bought a pair of shoes for Lizie and some bran at the mill 440 lb paid 60 cts per 100lb I sent a letter to California ' 11 this day is a little stormy Gilfillian and the Wife was here " 6 this is a fine day I was at Guelph fair with John James Scott Assessors Man come back for a young cow I sold to James Scott for 40 dollars to be paid in June " 12 this day in very disagrable cold east wind with sort hard snow I was down to Moriston with the Wife and Georges Mary 1884 Feb 12 the wife and me went over to John Murrays in the evening to our tea he paid me for 3 cows to the Bull $3.75 �" 13 a fine day a little soft I went to Bickleys to get Farmer and Doll Shod " 14 this day is some colder with a high wind and some snow we were at home " 15 this is a fine day John and the Girels went over to Mr Aikins on the third Con in the evening to a party " 16 this is a fine day we cutt some Oats for feed and James some wood for firewood " 19 this day is very soft quite a thaw I went down to Mr Leslies in the afternoon I had some of the harness to Mr Scotts to get repaired " 20 this is a very cold stormy day with a very high wind it rained very heavy last night then changed very cold the roads are very slippery. I went to Aberfoyle to get Prince Shod at Bickleys " 21 this day turned very stormy in the afternoon a very high wind with showrs of snow John went to Guelph with a load of wood for Christ Little he had a bee of ten teams " 23 this is a fine day Mother and me went to Guelph with the Cutter John and Mary went with the Duble team 1884 Feb 23 John went up to the Mill with 7 bags of Oats to chopp for the cows he went in to Guelph with Doll the mare to lett the ferrier se her she is sometimes lame I went out to the Freight Station to enquire about some wine that Brother John sent from California it was there and three caces of caned fruit 6 cans it was shipped from California about the first of last August and we never got it till now it came to Guelph in December last but I did not get any notice there was about 300 lbs I paid 3 cts per lb Duty there was 38 Gallons of Wine I paid 55 cts per Gal Duty and $1 50 for freight that was an extra charge " 25 this day is milder it snowed a little in the morning it was very cold yesterday I went in to Guelph for the caned fruit and some of the wine I did not get on Saturday Mother came home she has ben in Guelph since Saturday stopping with Duncan Graham " 26 this is a very mild day it snowed a good bit last night and this morning Mother and me went over to Beverley to Visit Bella Gilfillian her Father and Mother went with us we stopped all night at W Gilfillians �" 28 this has ben a terable stormy cold day snowing and blowing it drifted the roads badly " 29 this is terable cold day the roads are very badly drifted 1884 March 1 this is very severe cold day it is very cold I went out to Old Mr James Blacks in the afternoon to get him to signe his Will he is very poorly he is in bed " 4 this is a very cold day very severe frost I went over to James Glennies Sale I bought a set of wooden harrows and paid $3.70 for them Duncan McKenzie brought them home with him " 5 this morning was very frosty we went to Guelph fair with 3 cows there was 2 of them belongs to George we sold Georges 2 the heiffer new calfed got $35 the other wont calf till July got $20 our own we did not sell there was a great many at the fair " 6 this is a very fine day the Sun is strong and clear there was one of the fat lambs died last night our folks went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} in the evening to a surprise party " 7 this day is sort of raw and cold it snowed a good bit last night I went up to the Model farm in the afternoon " 8 this is a terable stormy cold day it snowed and blowed the wind from the North East John is not well " 10 this is a very fine day frosty in the morning and warm though the day the roads are bad " 12 this is a fine day but the roads are very bad they are so Soft where the Snow is deep it rained yesterday 1884 March 12 I went in to Guelph with a load of potatoes 18 bags got 75 cts per bag and 3 bags and a Bushel of apples got $1 75 per bag I bought 2 bushels of clover have to pay $7 50 per Bushel and a half Barrel of herring paid $3 50 and 25 lb of cattle food Paid $1.50 " 15 a fine day we we went in to Guelph with 16 bags of Potatoes got 70 and 75 cts per bag and one bag of apples got $1 75 per bag a calf skin and 2 sheep skins got $2 55 for them �" 17 went up to the Mill with 10 bags of oats to choop I went in to Guelph to return the herrin and get another half Barel I went down to visit James Scott in the evening the Mrs was there " 18 went over to N Norrises and Duncan Morrisons " 19 this day is dull and soft I went over to Galt with Georges Mary to see her Friends she had the Children " 20 this is a fine day we got home from Galt all right ' 21 this is a very warm day the snow is going fast " 22 this is a fine day warm the Sleighing is very bad in to Guelph we went in with 8 bags of Potatoes for William Taylor of Nicoll got 70 cents per bag bought 100 lb of Oatmeal paid $2.75 it rained at night Robert Amos and Margaret was down 1884 March 24 this is a fine warm day John Gilchrist came to cut some firewood " 25 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the wagon Georges Mary and the Children Started away to go home to Manitoba She went on the 2 Oclock train She paid $26.14 for her ticket I paid P Anderson $15 for 2 B clover " 26 this day is very soft it rained light all day nearly I was mending shoes " 28 this is a very fine day the girels and me went in to Guelph to meet Mrs Stewart her and Mrs Patton came from Port Huron " 31 this is a a very fine day I was at the Council Meeting the roads are very good April 1 this is a fine day but a little raw there was a shoure of snow last night it is snowing tonight we were at the Seed Show at Aberfoyl I got the first Prize for Barley first for Potatoes Second for spring wheat I sold the wheat for $1 25 Barly 80 cts Potatoes from 75 cts for Early rose 90 for B Hebron and $1 for White Elephant it was a very good show 1884 April 1 James Golightly comenced to work at noon he is hired for 7 months at 18 Dollers per month �" 2 this morning is very stormy windy out of the east with some snow then it rained and freezed the men is hauling home wood with the sleigh this is Guelph Fair day but we did not go in to it 3 this is a fine day but very cold we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart to meet Mr Bailey to Settle about the farm we sold to him and he was to pay for it today " 5 we went to Guelph with Mrs Stewart and her Daughter Mrs Patton of Port Hurron She is going to live with Mrs Patton " 6 Sunday a fine day but very cold Mother and me went to see Margarets Baby " 7 a fine warm day but cold at night I went to Guelph to meet Mr. Bailey we got all the buisness settled and gave him his deed he paid me over $3000 and I deposited it in the Guelph Savings Bank on interest 8 this is a cold morning hard frost it snowed about two hours after ten oclock mother and me went up to Mr James Laidlaw then to R Amoses 1884 April 9 this day is milder but frosty in the morning the roads are very bad I came home from Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} I went down and Paid John Smith $17.10 I was at old James Blacks on business " 11 this is a fine day we were sawing firewood with the circular saw we had a fine days sawing of wood {ink stain} this is a fine day I went to Guelph with some butter {ink stain} 12 lb got 24 cts per lb some egs 15 cts and a bag of apples got $1 50 " 14 this is a beautifull fine day but is frosty and cold at night John went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 11 bags of wheat 23 Bushels 17 lb got home 861 lb flour or 37 lbs to the Bushel 15 this day is Soft it comenced to rain a cold east rain in the morning it rained a little the most of the day but not heavy it got warmer towards evening �10 this a fine day but a cold air frosty in the mornings we cleaned up the Spring wheat 39 1/2 Bushels altogether Sold 10 B at the seed show $1.29 12B to P Bealey $1 20 7 B to C Little 7 B for ourselves 16 this day is very disagarable it sort of driziled and rained I went to Guelph to the Horse Show had some butter got 24 cts lb the men comenced to Plough 1884 April 17 this is a fine day the ground was white with snow this morning but it soon went all away John went up to the Mill with 10 bags to choop 6 of Oats and 4 mixed Pat Bailey got 12 bushels paid $1 20 per Bushel " 18 this is a fine day the men is Ploughing I went over to William Gilfillians I had a bag of Potatoes {ink stain} " 19 this day is warm we wer cutting Oats she{ink stain} and Straw and the big wheel of the Horsepowr {ink stain} lifted up and the horses run away and brock {ink stain} part of the horsepowr I went to Guelph with {ink stain} some butter got 22 cts per lb " 21 this morning was very cold hard frost John {ink stain} went to Guelph for a load of Salt for the land {ink stain} he brought home 2335 lbs $5 1/2 per ton got 200 lbs of Plaster 70 cts got some mettle for the horse {ink stain} Powr paid 75 cts at Crows Foundry " 22 this is a fine day but very frosty in the morning {ink stain} John comenced to Gangplough the Potatoe la{ink stain} I was fixing the roller one of the sows piged on Sunday morning had 3 there is only one now 23 this is a fine warm day frosty at night I was sowing {ink stain} Salt on the Spring wheat land John comenced to {ink stain} sow the Spring wheat Charley Evens got 3 B w{ink stain} paid $ 1.25 1884 April 24 this is a fine warm day John finished Sowing the spring wheat 7 1/2 Bushels White Russian " 25 this is a fine day John comenced to sow the Barley in the back field �" 26 the weather is dry cold at nights John Sowed 8 1/2 Bushels of Barley in the back field " 28 fine weather we sowed 2 Bushels of Barley in the Oarchard Christ got 6 Bushels Sp wheat " 29 comenced to Sow the Oats in the field this side of the creek I sowed the Onions in the garden and planted some hitched up the black colt in the harrows for the first time she goes well May 1 this is a fine warm day frosty at night we got a bag of Barley 118 lb from Kenneth McKenzie and a 3 Bushels and 11 lb from John Murray paid Murray 65 cts per B 2 we had some rain last night it was warm this morning but is got dredfull windy and cold before noon we planted some maple trees along the back fence at the concession I sowed some salt in the evening on the Barley land this morning is cold sowed some Barley we went 3 to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 22 cts 14 cts 1884 May 5 this morning is dull and soft it rained a lot last night I went to Guelpt for Carter the Ferrier to see Doll the mare she is sick with inflamation on the lungs John finished sowing the Barley 18 1/2 Bushels got the big field in this side of the creek all sowed 18 1/2 Bushels Barley 20 1/2 B Oats 4 B peas " 6 this is a fine growing day Jim is ploughing sod and Robert is Gangploughing the little field at the creek John is fixing fences 7 this day is soft it sort of rained in the morning then it started to rain after noon not very heavy all afternoon we went to Guelph fair with a load of Potatoes 18 bags 7 bags of the white Eliphant 11 bags of Beauty of Hebron got $1.10 for the Eliphant 80 cts for the Hebron we bought a bag of American Potatoes of the rose variety paid 90 cts bought 6 3/4 Bushels of Peas paid 80 cts per B got 2 bags of chop done Peas and Oats paid 10 cts per Bag " 9 it has ben very soft these two days rained a good bit both days " 10 this day is raw and little cold finished the sod and sowed 3 bags of Peas I grafted about 40 grafts some N Spy King of Tomkins and Baldwins �May 12 this is a beautifull fine day things are growing fine finished sowing the Peas all the land that is ready there is a peice down in the corner of the field is too weet yet the Boys comenced to Ploug the Back field next McKenzies John is at John Smiths house raising a log house the mare Fannies leg is very bad swelled and very hott I am bathing it with cold watter " 13 this forenoon is cold with an east wind it rained a good part of the afternoon Robert was rolling till it rained " 9 the Sow piged she had 5 pigs 2 Died " 15 this was a fine warm morning till noon we had a Shour then about 3 oclock we had a great storm thunder and rain and a terable wind David Bradshaw came down to tell us that Margarets Baby was dead it Died this morning it has be bad for about two months " 16 this day is very cold all day we were up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to the Babys Funeral John Sowed Some Oats in the Back field he has got the little field at the creek sowed with Oats Robert and Mary is Sick they are taking the measels May 17 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with Butter & egs 15 cts for the Butter and 14 cts for the egs I bought a Bushel of corn paid 85 cts 40 lb of Pea meal for the steers paid 1 1/2 cts per lb John finished Sowing the Oats we are all but a corner in the Pea field it is wett " 19 this is a fine growing day some light shours through the day but it rained very heavy at night James is hauling dung for the Potatoes I finished rolling the fall wheat in the morning " 20 this morning is very wett it has rained the most of the night Fanney folled last night and the foll was dead she folled before the time John is sick " 21 this is a fine day I was pruning apple trees " 22 this is a very fine day the two Girls and the two Boys are in bed with the measels I is sick yet " 23 this day is very warm we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 15 cts for the Butter 14 for the eggs I had a Bag of potatoes for Mr Buchanan got $1 " 24 we were at Margaret Kerrs Funeral Jane is bad with the measels �" 26 we have fine warm growing weather every thing is growing fine I was at the Council meeting we sowed some Peas and a little Oats 1884 May 26 the two Steers went away today we took them to Aberfoyle they weighed 2280 lb " 27 this day is a little cooler we comenced to plant the Potatoes I was cutting Potatoes all day Mother is Sick " 28 this is a very cold day we took the Bull to Guelph he is gone off to London I sold him and the steers to Edmond Gray the Bull weighed 2165 lb I got 5 1/2 cts per lb the steers weighed 2280 lb at 6 1/4 cts per lb " 29 this morning is very cold and frosty this is the fast day " 30 this day is a little warmer W Rae and me was examining the Roads " 31 this is a fine day we were at the Roads in the forenoon and at the Council meeting in the afternoon June 1 this is the Sacrament Sabath " 2 this is a fine warm day I was down to Leslies " 3 this is a fine warm day I went over to A Smiths to see a steer that is laying there the once I Sold then I went to Guelph to the County Council Meeting finished planting Potatoes " 5 the County Council went up to the Poor House 1884 June 5 then went out to the Model farm in the evening " 7 this is a fine warm day we finished the County Council we were 5 days got $11 I bought a new hat from Stewert paid $2 bought a tube for Janet Amos paid $1 " 9 this is a very warm day till 4 Oclock then it got very Cold it started to rain in the evening and rained all night we clipped 42 Sheep we had John Hardy helping �" 10 this morning is soft and some rain we were over to the other side of the Township letting jobs on the Roads " 11 we were letting jobs on the Roads John went to Aberfoyl to Mrs Thomas Ingrams Funeral the Doctor was up to see Johns Mary She is not well " 12 this is a very warm day it is a fine growing day the Doctor was here tonight to Johns Mary " 14 this is a fine warm day we were at Guelph with some Wool sold it for 18 cts per lb for long wool and 25 cts for short wool we sold 87 lb long 7 lb short sold 4 bags Potatoes for 73 cts per bag 13 I went over to the plaining Mill in Nassagaweya to get the flooring plained for the Kitchen floor paid 89 cts $1.85 for 300 feet I went up to Mr Thomas{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to get some teeth pulled 1884 June 16 this is a very warm day I went down to Aberfoyle in the Morning to See Christ Littles sheep weighed 25 sheep weighed 4050 lb we comenced to Sow the turnips " 17 this day is very warm and dry Jim is ploughing the Summerfallow it is very hard John is drilling 18 this is very warm weather we had a small shour Gilfillian and the wife was here Fannie the Mare got the Horse Bibers young Englands Glory 19 we went to Guelph with Mother and the Girls to get some dresses we had the colt for the first time " 21 this day is warm we went out to Aberfoyle to lett some jobs on the roads on the 5th Con near the new bridge 23 we had a Speacial Meeting of the Council in the evening " 24 this day is very warm there was a heavy thunder Shour Mother and Me went up to Bells corners to See Susan and John Little " 25 we had a fine rain all forenoon here but very little at Bells corners �" 26 we went over to Harriston to See William Horrocks we called at Mount Forrest 27 we were at the great Reform Meetting at Harriston to heare Mr Blake and Others 1884 June 28 this is a very warm day we got home from Harriston {blank space} 24th John finnished sowing the turnips " 30 this day is very warm Alfred Howitt was here taking the level for some ditches on the sideline we were with him July 1 this is a very warm there was some showers went round in the evening I went over to the 3rd concession to examin a job on the roads then I went to Guelph to see the Calidonians dancing " 2 we had a warm dry day I took out two of the Buggy wheels to get the tyres sett " 3 we had a fine rain I went out for the wheels " it rained nearly all the forenoon it is fine growing weather John started to cut the hey he went a few rounds " there was some showers we went to Guelph " 7 this morning was very cold and windy John comenced to cutt the heay " 8 this is a fine day we are busy at the heay Robert was at Christ Littles raiking heay we got in one load of heay " 9 this is a very fine day we got in 4 loads of heay I went to Rockwood with {illegible number, over 100} lb of wool was docked 9 lb 138 1/2 out of 21 cts in goods $29.9 1884 July 9 I went from Rockwood to Guelph we bought two bags of Salt paid 70 cts per bag we bought a 100 lb of Oat Meal at Rockwood {illegible} paid $2 50 per 100 lb " 10 this is a very fine warm day I went over to the 4 Con to see a job on the road at Pat McGars Rae was there �" 12 this day was showry we did not do any thin at the hay except cutt a little we have had a very fine week for the heay untill today we went to Guelph with some butter I bought 2 lb of Paris Green paid 65 cts " 14 this is a good hay day James Golightly is not able to do much with a bile on his arm Bob Dunn was helping us in the afternoon I was at the Council Meeting in the afternoon " 15 this is a fine day but very cold for the season it has been very cold since saturday John finished Cutting the heay 27 acres in all " 16 this day is dull and cold comenced to Scuffel and thin the turnips " 17 this day is clearer and warmer raiked up some hay " 18 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the hay 28 loads of splendid hay big loads I went to Guelph with Jane to Meet Christ Little from the old County 1884 " 19 this day is dull and cold it has ben very cold all week we went to Guelph with butter and eggs and Some black currants I went up to Waterloo with the 10 Oclock train I paid 85 cts for a return ticket and 15 cts for the buss from Berlin to Waterloo " 21 they are busy at the turnips James comenced to Plough the Summerfallow the Second time I was cutting thistles in the Pasture field " 22 this morning was dull and misty then it cleared up and got very warm I went to Guelph for some fixings for the reaper I did not get them " 24 this was a fine day we had a fine light shower in the evening I went over to see a job on the road near Pat McGars in the evening John comenced to cutt the Barley at the back field ' 25 this is a fine day James is cradeling the Barley in the Orchard John is putting paris green on the Potatoes the Boy finished cleaning the turnips I was cutting thistles in the Pasture field " 26 this is a warm we went to Guelph with Butter eggs and Black currants John comenced to cutt the fall wheat hauled in a load of Barley 28 a very warm day finished cutting one field of wheat �1884 July 28 hauled in 3 loads of Barley " 29 hauled in 2 loads of Barly and and cutt 5 acres of Barley " 30 this is a very warm day we finished cutting the fall wheat and some Barley I went to Aberfoyle with the wagon wheel to get the tyre sett " 31 this forenoon has ben very Soft it has rained Since daylight and all forenoon I went to Aberfoyle for the wagon wheel paid McIntyre 50 cts for 2 fillors August 1 this is a fine day John finished cutting the Barley " 2 this is a very fine day we hauled in 7 loads of Barley and 5 loads of fall wheat " 4 we had some rain last night this was a fine day untill about half past 4 Oclock then we had a very heavy rain for about 2 hours we got in 2 loads of wheat before the rain Mother and Me went in to Guelph the time of the rain it rained nearly all the road Johns Baby Annie May McFarlane Died about 2 Oclock She was bad about 30 hours with infant Cholera she was 9 months old we got a Coffin in Guelph the coffin cost $9 Shroud $1 crape $1 box $1 20 1884 Aug 5 this day is Showry Johns Baby was Buried today " 6 this is a very fine day I went over to Waterloo to get the crooked Shaft fixed I got a new one paid $2 75 the boys got in 8 loads of Wheat in the evening they wrought till near 11 Oclock it looks like rain " 7 this is a very fine day we got in all the Barley 17 loads it was a very good crop we got in all the fall wheat except the raikings there is 21 loads in I was horse raiking Mary went up with farmer to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to help with the thrashing " 8 this is a very fine day we got in 2 loads of wheat raikings we have 23 loads of fall wheat I went over to the Puslinch Lake with the two Girls to the Gilchrist clan picknick " 9 a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter & eggs �" 11 this is a very warm day we cutt the spring wheat Jim was at John Smiths thrashing I gave Robert Black $10 in part paymet for plank for the Caulfield Bridge " 12 this is a very warm day I went up to Caulfield Mill with some wheat there was 20 bushels for a grist and 10 1/2 bushels to sell got 82 cents per B it weighed 55lb to the Bushel 1884 August 13 the Boys is at the turnips Jim is at W McKenzies thrashing I went up to the Mill for the grist " 15 we have very hott dry weather it is terable hott we were thrashing half a day in the afternoon we thrashed 150 Bushels it is very good wheat " 16 this day is very dry and warm we got the spring wheat all but the raikings in 7 loads " 18 this day is very warm we got in a load of wheat raikings we had 8 loads of Spring wheat it was a very fine crop we comenced to pull the peas " 19 we took the lambs from the ews the men is pulling peas " 21 this is a very warm day at the Peas " 22 this is a very warm day we hauled in 6 loads of Peas John is at Fliming thrashing " 23 we had a light Shower this morning we went to Guelph with some apples got 75 cts for some and 50 cts for one some butter and eggs we comenced to cutt the Oats " 25 this morning is cool we cutt some oats I was at the Council Meeting is the afternoon John is Sick he is not able to work he went to the Doctor " 26 a fine day hauling in Peas 1884 August 27 this is a fine day I went up to Fergus to a meeting of reformers to make arangements for the Mowat reception �" 28 this a fine day had some rain in the evening we were at Aberfoyle at the Seed Show we had 10 bushels of Clawson Wheat and ten of Democrat wheat I got the 4 prize for the Democrat and Sold 6 B 20 lb at $ 1 per Bushel we were at Miss McIntyres Funeral " 29 we had a great rain last night James is at Murrys thrashing Robert comenced to Plough for wheat " 30 we had a very heavy rain this morning but it turned out a fine day after 8 oclock we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs John comenced to cutt the Oats in the back field next Archies Sept 1 this is a fine day the folks cutt the Oats in the back field Judge Chadwick Shot Mr Colson of Guelph in the face back in the swamp he is very bad " 2 this is a fine day we hauled in 12 loads of Oats " 3 this is a very fine day we hauled in 3 loads of Oats and 2 loads of peas got all the Peas in 25 loads a fine crap " 4 this is a fine day we comenced to plough for the fall wheat we hauled in the oats in the back field next Achys 10 loads a fine crop we hualed them in to the back barn 1884 Sept 5 very warm today the men finished ploughing the little field at the concession " 6 Sowed the field at the concession 7 Bushels " 8 this is a fine day I was at a meeting of Reformers at the Townhall Aberfoyle to appoint Delagates to the demonstration at Toronto to welcome the Hon Oliver Mowat I was Chairman there was a good meeting " 9 I went to Guelph this day is very hot we finished cutting the Oats in the field at the creek the Oats is all cut but half an acre of late oats " 10 we had a Shour yesterday evening Sowed 12 bushels of Democrate wheat in the big field �13 this is a fine day finished Sowing the wheat we sowed 19 Bushels Clawson and 12 Bushels of Democrat wheat I went to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 B 20 lb got 82 cts it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel " 16 this is a fine day John and me went to Toronto to the Mowat Demonstration and to the Toronto Fair there was a terable croud of people in Toronto " 17 a fine day got home from Toronto about 10 Oclock at night Mother has been bad with her throat " 19 a fine day we were thrashing with the steamer about 3 hours in the afternoon thrashed 200 B 1884 Sept 20 it rained some last night nearly all night but not heavy we thrashed a all day something over 909 B 298 fall wheat 130 sring 452 B of fall wheat 140 B peas 341 Barley " 21 frost this morning cool all day " 22 this is a very wett day it has rained very heavy all forenoon and we have 5 acres of Oats out yet it rained nearly all day " 23 this day is dull and dark we thrashed the Barley the Second time 241 Bushels it rained in the afternoon " 25 this is a fine day I went over to the 7th con to see a job on the road " 26 this is a fine day we hauled in 5 big loads of Oats " 27 this is a very wet day it rained nearly all day we went in to Guelph with Butter got 22 cts per lb 17cts per eggs " 29 a fine day but dull I was at the Council Meeting we comenced to Dig the Potatoes " 30 this day is dull and light shours I went to Guelph with some things for the Show I sold 2 bags of apples got 40 cts per bag I then went old to James Blacks Sale Oct 1 this is a fine morning got in a stack of Peas but it rained in the afternoon I was at the Apples �" 2 this was a very wett day it rained nearly all day lightly John and me went to Guelph Show it was a bad day for the Show I did not get any prize 1884 Oct 3 this is a very warm day I went over to James Andersons Sale I bought a Shearling South Down ram paid $9 for it " 4 this day was warm with Some Showers in the afternoon we went to Guelph with butter & eggs I then went to James Andersons to get the ram I then went down to Aberfoyle to Sware some of the Scott Oct canvesers " 6 this is a fine day they are busy at the Potatoes Mr Rae and me were letting a job of Ditching on the road " 7 this is a fine day we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} with William Horracks he was down on a visit " 8 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 Bushels got 60 cents per Bushel it got very wett and cold in the afternoon John Little and Susan and the children came down in the evening " 9 this is a very fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we had some thing at it and got a few prizes " 10 John comenced to plough the Potatoe land " 13 this is a fine day we had a lot of rain yesterday morning John Little and Susan went home John finished Ploughing the Potatoe land we had a good crop some nine or then loads I sent a letter to California 1884 October 14 this is a fine day but cold frosty in the morning I received a teligram from my Brother John from California last night Annie is very Sick I entend to start off to California tomorrow if all is well John went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 49 B 28 lb got 58 cents per Bushel it came to $28 75 I bought a trunk paid $2.75 and a pair of calf Boots paid $4 �" 15 this is a fine day John went up to Marden with a load of apples 23 bags to make cider Robert Amos is to Boile it and make Apple butter I Started off to California on the Grand Trunk Railroad at 3 oclock PM I got as far as Sarnia before dark " 21 I arived at Sacramento at 7 Oclock this morning had to remain there till 1140 Oclock then I went on the train to Galt 27 miles got there at 1240 I received a Teligraph yesterday at Winemuccey from my Brother that Annie Died on Sunday the 19th I arived in time for the Funeral it took place imediately after I arived in Galt ' 24 my Brother John and me started for San Francisco at 1240 PM we got there at dark we stoped at the Grand Hotel we remained till monday morning 1884 October 27 we arived at Galt back from San Francisco at one Oclock 31 I left Galt at 9 Oclock AM for Sacramento on my way home to Canada we got to Sacramento at 10 O Brother John came with me to Sacramento I remained there untill half past seven then started on the train to cross the Mountains for home the Weather has ben very warm all the time I have ben in California Brother John returned home with the 6 Oclock train I started on the express train at half past 7 Oclock in the evening I was to go on the express untill I would overtake the Emigrant train that left in the morning I had an Emigrant ticket paid $64 50 for it Nov 1 I left the Express train at Truckee at 5 Oclock in the morning and waited till 6 Oclock on the Emigrant train " 3 I got to Ogden in the morning at 725 Oclock we changed carrs and started at 1015 Oclock " 5 we started from Council Bluff at 145 Oclock an Chichago and Rock Island railroad " 6 we got to Chichago at 7 Oclock left at 930 for Detroit got there after dark on the Michigan Centeral then we started on the Great Western 1884 Nov 7 I got to Harisburg at one Oclock in the morning had to stop untill 1030 Oclock AM got to Guelph at 1145 Oclock AM got home in the evening the folks at home had the Sweed �turnips all in loads there is Some Graystone to take in yet they have had very cold and wett weather at the turnips I had fine dry weather on my way home " 8 we went in to Guelph to get my trunks but I did not get them " 10 I went in to Guelph got my trunks and 3 cases of caned fruit from California I paid over $9 for Duty and $3 63 for freight the freight was paid in California $4 86 they still claim $4 9 " 12 we went in to Guelph with John and Mary we purchased tikets for California from Mr Gales paid $183 for the three $9 less than the Grand Trunk " 13 John and his Wife Mary and little Janet and our Mary started for California we went down to Schaw Station on the Credit valey railroad with then they started at 3 Oclock PM C Little R Amos Robert J Lizzie and my self went to see them off 1884 Nov 15 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some butter " 17 I went away to hunt for a man to hire Robert was a Sandys Flimings thrashing Edward at McKenzies " 19 we went to Guelph to Settle with the Railroad agent about Some caned fruit from California there is some mistake about the freight " 20 John Gilchrist comenced to work here this morning he is hired for $13 50 per month for the winter " 14 William Beattie from Dumfriece and his wife was here " 22 we went in to Guelph with 3 bags of fall apples got 60 cts per bag and some butter got 20 cts per lb " 24 this is a very cold day we had a very heavy rain yesterday Morning then some snow last night I was at the Council Meeting the last we expect this year we received our pay $40 " 25 this is a sort of a stormy day Snowed some all day we thrashed Some peas 50 bushels oats 200 bushels we brock the Machine near 4 Oclock we had to quit �" 26 this day is clear but cold Robert and me went up to the Mill with 8 bags of Peas and Oats to choap we went to Guelph bought Robert a pair of Boots paid $3 25 a coat paid $3 50 a basket 50 cts 1884 Nov 27 this day is mild there is a little sleighing I went to Guelph yesterday with the sleigh we hauled home 2 loads of Oats from the back barn 29 this is a fine day a little frosty it is fine weather for winter we got all the Oats home from the back barn the Sow went to the Boar Decem 1 this is a very fine day we have a little sleighing but not much snow the Boys were at Christs thrashing " 2 this is a fine day but very frosty at night I went to Guelph to the County Council I got Fannie the mare Shod at G Nicholes paid 80 cts " 3 a fine day I went to Guelph with the Buggie it is fine wheeling at the Council in the forenoon at Mr W Leslies Funeral in the afternoon " 4 a fine day at the Council in Guelph " 5 at the County Council I sent a letter to California to John " 6 this morning is soft and dull and foggie then it comenced to rain at noon and rained all after noon heavy near night I was at Guelph to the County Council we finished this forenoon we have ben five day received $11 I sent a letter to John Little " 7 this day is wett and raw it rained all forenoon 1884 Dec 8 this is a fine day I was out at Aberfoyle to a Magestrates court we got a letter from Mary " 10 I went over to the Bridge on the Sideline between lots 10 & 11 on the 5 con to inspect a job �" 11 this is a fine day a little cold I was at the Post Office got a letter from John and one from Uncle John " 12 this day is prety cold McKenzies brought over the Machine to thrash tomorrow " 13 this is a very fine day we were thrashing they thrashed all the Oats that was to thrash 470 bushels we have thrashed alltogether about 800 bushels they charged Seven Dolars 15 this day is stormy snowed some all the afternoon I was at Mrs Donald McKeracher funeral she Died on Saturday " 16 this day is very cold and stormy we went to Guelph with a Sleigh load of Lambs 13 that I sold to George Scott I got $3 75 each $48 75 I sent a letter to California to Brother John " 14 this is a clear day but very cold Mother and Me was back to King the weavers I went up to Murrays with Elizabeth to get her lessons 1884 Dec 18 this is very cold day I went in to Guelph to the fatt cattle show and fair " 19 this is a very cold day it is nearly 30 deg below zero we killed the pgs 8 of them and a heffer we had Christ and Duncan Gilchrist helping us " 20 another very cold day Robert and me went in to Guelph with 4 hogs they weighed at home 173 lb 169 lb 234 lb 222 lb got $6 12 1/2 per 100 lb $47.78 a hide and 4 sheep skins got $5.98 got 6 1/2 cents per lb for the hide we left 4 hogs at home they weighed 798 lb and the heiffer it weighed 400 lb " 22 this day is some stormy I went over to the 7th con to see a job on the road one of the Sows went to Gilchrists Boar the other one went on the 29th November " 23 this is a fine day I was filling some Apples & Potatoes " 24 this day is very cold and stormy we went up to Guelph then up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} we stopped all night 25 this day is clear and very cold we got home from Roberts then I went to Mrs Peter McLarens funeral �27 this day is milder we went in to Guelph with some apples 9 bags got 80 cts per bag for 5 bags 60 for the rest some butter got 20 cts per lb got a 100 lb of cattle food paid 5 1/4 Dolars 29 this the Nomanination for Councilors 1884 Dec 29 I was nominated for Reeve and Dep Reeve but I would not stand I have retired from the Council it is nineteen years since I entered the Council " 31 the weather is very soft it rained some this morning the roads are muddy I sent away Annies bracelates to Mary to California 1885 January 1 this morning is cold and frosty it was very windy and cold all night it is calmer now a little snow this day is very quite we are at home " 2 this day is clear and cold " 3 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Some butter got 18 cts per lb " 5 this is a very fine day I went down to Morriston I paid the Doctor Crmack his bill $4 for one visit " 6 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon but it cleared up in the afternoon the roads are Soft " 7 this is a fine day it was windy in the morning and frosty the roads are bad in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 Bushels 35 lb at 78 cents come to $31.66 it weighed 63 lb to the Bushel I paid a $100 to David Sticton on a note For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33a5dd13ed3cd019e49ea5592ad860f1.pdf 6e1a168519b2d1f5f6c91826d24059b5 PDF Text Text 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is Soft it rained in the forenoon but it cleared up in the afternoon the roads are Soft " 7 this is a fine day it was windy in the morning and frosty the roads are bad in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 Bushels 35 lb at 78 cents come to $31.66 it weighed 63 lb to the Bushel I paid a $100 to David Sticton on a note 1885 Jan 7 I sent $112 by expres to Mrs D Stewart to Port Huron being the interest on a debenture that is in the Bank " 8 this is a fine mild day we got a letter from George from Manitoba his wife had a son on December the 31st �" 10 it is colder today it has ben very mild for a few days Robert J and Elizabeth went up to Robert Amoses " 12 it rained a lot last night and this morning it got very cold before night John Gilchrist went up to the mill with 11 bags to chop Peas & Oats Duncan came home 13 this day has ben very cold and frosty Duncan and Me went down to Aberfoyle I was at the insurance Annual meeting I was Elected as President then we went Singulars Hotell to a publick Dinner given to me on my retirement from the Council there was a big crowd 14 this is a fine day but cold I was at home all day I sold 3 sheep to christ Little for $15 50 "15 this is a fine I went to Guelph to the railroad station to see about an overcharge on freight from California I sent a letter with all the receipts to Brother John to Cali " 17 this day is very Stormy and cold I was at home not very well we sent some papers to several friends 1885 January 19 this day is very cold very keen frost " 20 this is a very cold day it has ben very cold for 5 days the thermomiter has be about 8 or 10 degrs below zero the most of the time I was fixing the clock today " 21 this is a very cold day and stormy I went over to Waterloo to get a new Spurr wheel for the horse powr I paid $5 for the wheel and a new pin I got to Waterloo at 1 Oclock started home a half past 4 Oclock got home at 10 Oclock PM " 22 this day is cold Mr & Mrs James Laidlaw MPP was down here on a visit the sleighing is good " 23 this day is not so cold I went down to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmith shop to get some fixing for the horsepowr " 24 this day is milder it snowed some we went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples N Spys got 80 cts per bag and some butter " 26 this is a very cold stormy day high wind �" 27 this day is very cold keen frost about 20 below zero we cleaned up a grist of wheat 11 1/2 Bushels " 28 this day is very cold I went up to the Mill with a grist of 11 1/2 Bushels got 485 lb of flour 68 Bran 64 lb short 42 lb to the Bushel I went to Guelph with the watter tank to get made water tight it belongs to the Creamiry 1885 Jan 29 this day extremely cold I have ben at home writting a letter to our John " 30 this day is not so cold still it is frosty I was at the church meeting " 31 this is a fine day we were cutting some straw Feb 1 this day is cold and stormy " 2 this is a very cold frosty day we cleaned up a load of fall wheat 42 Bushels 50 lb " 3 this is a fine day not so cold I was down to Mr Leslies sale I paid Scott for a whip 75 cts " 4 this morning is very heavy white frost it got very mild through the day I went to Guelph with a load of wheat 42. Bushels 45 lb got 83 cts per B its weight is 63 lb to the Bushel I bought 100 lb of Oat Meal paid $2.25 a halter 30 cts steel 25 cts " 5 this is a fine day but cold we went down to Gilfillans and to Donald Stewarts Sale " 6 this is a very cold day keen frost 20 degrees below zero I went up to the Mill with 17 bags to chopp 6 of Oats and 11 Peas & Oats " 7 this day is not so cold John Gilchrist and Robert in cutting wood I was mending Shoes " 8 this is a fine day we were at the Church 1885 Feb 9 this is a very Stormy day it snowed and blowed from the east then rained at night we cleaned up 18 bags of wheat �" 10 this is day is very cold it rained last night then cleared up got very cold and windy and continued very cold all day " 11 this is a terible cold day the thermomiter has ben rangeing between 10 and 25 all day below zero " 14 this day is clear and frosty but is a fine winter day it has ben very severe cold weather every day this week the thermomiter below zero every day sometimes 35 degrs below we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 18 bags 43 Bushels 20 lb got 82 cts per B it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel $35.52 " 16 this is a fine day we had a fall of snow this morning before daylight we cleaned up a load of Wheat " 17 this is a very extreem cold the thermomiter 21 below zero " 18 this is a fine day but very cold we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 43 Bushels 30 lb got 81 cts per Bushel $35 25 Paid James Watt for the horse $10 " 19 was at the Post office Lizzie got a letter from Mary and one from Georges Mary I got a shoe on Prince at McGibben " 20 this day is cold Mother went up to Margarets after 10 Oclock at night Margaret is sick 1885 Feb 21 this is a fine day but very cold we cutt the Peas in the forenoon had James Laing and H Gilchrist I went to Cathrin Kerrs funeral in the afternoon John Gilchrist left tonight he has ben here three months at $13 50 per month $ 40 50 " 23 this is a fine day but cold I went up to Margarets she had a young Daughter on Saturday the 21st I had the Black colt to the ferrier she scours " 20 Mr Leagate got 32 Bushels 44 lb of Barley at 67 cts per B " 24 this is a very fine day not so cold as it has ben it has ben extreemly cold since the first of January nearly all the time exept a very few days �" 28 this is a fine day milde I went to Guelph with 4 bags of apples got $1 a bag for 3 bags of Spys 80 cts for russets 9 bags of Potatoes got 40 cts per bag bought some sole leather paid 31 cts per lb $ 1.95 March 2 this day is cold John Little was down from Bells corners he went up today we was up to Robert Amoss there little Baby Died yesterday it was Buried today it was 8 days old " 3 I was at John Laings Sale in the afternoon " 4 this is a fine day I was up to Guelph fair I took up 8 bags to choop to the arkel Mill " 5 a fine day was out to Aberfoyl to a meeting in the evening about the creamery 1885 March 6 we have very fine weather now Mother got home from Margarets " 7 this is a fine day but frosty the sun is strong but a cold air " 9 this was a fine clear frosty morning the thermomiter below zero but it soon darkened up and got very stormy all afternoon snowed and blowed we had 3 lambs yesterday one died the other two is weak " 10 this was a fine clear day but very frosty " 11 this day was clear but very cold the thermomiter was 10 below zero we went down to Morriston with Edward to the Doctor I went down to Leslies about papers belonging to cementry " 12 this is a very cold day Mother and me went to Guelph and over to Mr Lennies we did not stop not at home " 13 this day has ben very cold in the morning " 16 yesterday was a very stormy day it snowed and blowed nearly all day and the night before this day has ben very cold I was over to Peter McFarlanes Sale " 17 this day is clear but very cold the thermomiter was down to about 20 below zero cold all day �" 18 this day was very cold in the morning but it got some warmer with a little snow in the afternoon March 18 I went to Guelph with some old iron 375 lb sold it for 60 cts per 100 lb in trade I bought 1/2 Bushel of Clover Paid $ 3 1/4 for it 1/2 Bushel timothy seed Paid $1 1/4 for it " 20 this is a very cold stormy day in the forenoon we went out to Aberfoyle to the Farmers Club Seed Show we had Wheat Barly and Potatoes we got the first Prize for Barley third for Potatoes nothing for Wheat I sold the Wheat 10 Bushels 28 lb to James Cruthers for 83 cts per Bushel I got $3 for Prizes " 21 this is a very cold day thermomiter 20 below " 24 this is a very stormy day snowing and blowing all the forenoon Evan McDonalds son came down for some Seed Barley 30 Bushels he paid 67 cents per Bushel $ 20.10 " 25 a very cold day we went in to the Easter fair Robert Amos came down for Some Seed wheat he got 10 Bushels for himself and 12 for Mr Leagate at 85 cts per Bushel " 28 this day is more milder than it has ben for some time we went to Guelph with 10 Bags of Potatoes Sold them for 45 cts per Bag 3 bags Appls one bag at 90 cts 2 at 80 cts they were some frozen 30 stormy snowed a good deal 1885 March 30 Ted Doughty Comenced to work he has hired with me for 7 months at $130 " 31 stormy in the forenoon fine in the afternoon I was at a meeting at the Church about the Burying ground April 1 this is a fine day but cold air we have had a very cold winter we have plenty of sleighing in the country but not in the Town we went to Guelph with Duncan he went away home to Manitoba " 2 this day is raw and dull cold in the morning and some rain and frezing in the afternoon voting on the Scott Act it was carried �" 3 this has ben a very stormy day it rained last night and freezed then snowed and blowed all day Robert James went to Christ Littles to kill pigs " 4 this is a fine day but very cold the sleighing is good in the forenoon I went in to Guelph and deposited some money of Mrs Stewarts in the Bank and renewed her debenture I paid Duncan Gilchrist for 2 sows at the Boar $2 " 6 this is a fine day the sleighing is done on the Brock road 1885 April 7 a fine morning but frosty it rained in the afternoon we sawed our firewood in the forenoon about 12 cord " 8 this is a very cold day it was soft and wett till after daylight then the wind got up and started to frezze and it has ben very cold they were at Murray sawing wood Robert James and Ted I wrote a letter to Mary " 9 this is a fine clear day we went over to visit Duncan Morrison he is very Sick we called to see Archabald McKenzies folks " 10 a fine day the Boys are hauling in the wood to the shed " 11 this day is cold and stormy more snow out of the east Robert James and myself went down to Moriston with the Cariage we had 18 Doz of eags got 14 cts per Doz 6 lb Butter 16 cts per lb we Bought a suit of cloths for Robert I paid $ 7 75 a hat $2 50 got a letter from Duncan from Manitoba " 13 this is a very cold stormy day blowed and snowed all day Ted is getting some ceader out of the swamp " 16 this is a fine day but a cold air I went to Mr Watts Funeral that is Dr McKays father in law he was taken to the Guelph Station to go to Toronto I left Mothers Gold Watch at Saveghs 17 this is a fine day hard frost at nights 1885 �April 18 this is fine clear day it is hard frost at nights Robert went to Guelph with 2 Calves sold to Christ Little to go to Buffalo sold for $6 20 this is a fine warm day we had a Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company 21 a very warm day I went to Guelph with Lizie had some eggs got 14 cts " 23 we have fine warm weather the Boys picked the stones of the Oarcherd they got in the last of the turnip pit they were badly frozen had to throw a lot out we were at Duncan Morrisons Funeral got a letter from Brother John ' 24 very warm we comenced to Plough the turnip land Bill Johnstone got 10 Bushels 20 lb of Spry Wheat Paid $1 per B 25 a fine day a little white frost in the morning we went to Guelph with 14 bags of Potatoes got 35 cts per Bag 3 bags russet apples got 75 cts per B eggs 12 cts every thing is very low we brought home 2050 lb salt paid $4 1/2 per ton 26 we had a very heavy rain last night and this morning " 27 this is a fine day a little cooler a little frost in the morning I will send a letter to John D 1885 April 28 this is very cold and stormy cold rain from the east then snowed and got very cold I was at James McLarens Sale " 29 this is a very cold morning hard frost we cleaned up 10 Bushels of spring wheat for James Hume got $1 per Bushels 10 B 23 lb 30 a fine day but cold the Boys are harrowing and picking stones off the land for the spring wheat and Barley May 1 this day is raw and cold " 2 a fine day but cold we sowed the Spring wheat 10 1/2 Bushels and 2 Bushels Barley it got very cold before night and freezed hard " 4 this is a fine day but cold sowed 7 Bushels Barley I went up to Robert Mideltons with 12 Bags Potatoes sold them for 40 cts per Bag I got 121 lb of coarse shorts at the Mill I took up �the Carriage tounge to the shop to get a new bow on it paid $1.5 for fixing it Robert was harrowing the fall wheat it is killed some on the tops of the hills and in some of the hollows " 5 this is a fine growing day it rained in the forenoon and some light shours in the afternoon Robert Gangploughed some and harrowed and rolled the wheat Ted is ploughing for Peas we cleaned up a Grist of wheat 1885 May 6 this morning is soft it is showery in the morning we went to Guelph fair with a fat cow sold it for $35 Mrs Stewart come over from Port Huron on a visit we met her at the Station we bought Edward a new Suit of close at Williamsons paid $7.75 hat and other fixings $10 in all with 2 pair of overals " 8 this day is very cold we finished Sowing the Barley 18 Bushels we filled up 10 bags of Potatoes " 9 this morning the ground is white with snow it was cold and snow showers all day we went to Guelph a grist of wheat to Presents Mill 14 Bushels 30 lb exchanged it for roller flour got 39 lb to the Busher it weighed 63 lb got 568 lb of flour with Bran and shorts we had 10 Bags of Potatoes got 37 1/2 cts per Bag " 10 we went over to See William Gilfillian he is Sick " 11 this morning is cold we have had very cold weather this spring there is no groth it turned out a fine day in the afternoon we sowed a Bag of Oats I sowed the Seed Onions and some Beets in the Garden James Evens has ben two day diging the garden paid 75 cts per day 1885 May 12 this is a fine day frost in the morning sowed 5 bushels of Oats and some Peas 13 this is a fine warm day Ted sowed Some Peas 16 Bushe Robert James went up to the Mill with 12 bags to chop 7 bags of Peas and Oats and 5 bags of Oats we lost 30 lb and paid toll I was down to Moriston " 15 this is a fine day but cold frost at night Ted Sowed a bag of Peas Sowed 18 Bushels in all Sowed 2 bags of Oats �" 16 this is a fine the Boys comenced to Plough the flatts " 18 this is a fine warm day it is very warm comenced to Sow oats in the flatt field in this side of the creek " 19 this day is very warm things is growing fine I went to Guelph for a Bushel of timothy seed Paid $ 1 75 finished sowing the oats in the big field this side of the creek " 20 this day is very warm finished sedding sowed 40 Bushells of oats 18 of Peas 18 of Barley 10 1/2 Wheat " 21 a fine day Ted is hauling out Dung " 22 this is a fine growing day we had a fine warm rain " 23 this day is dull and warm I went to Guelph " 25 a fine day we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to see them Ted went home and brought home his colt to Pasture he is going to Pasture it here all sumer 1885 May 26 this is a fine day cool in the morning sowed Some corn for feed spreed the Dung for the Potatoes " 27 this is a very fine day we were planting Potatoes " 28 this is a fine day but cool in the morning we finished Planting the Potatoes we planted 25 Bushels we washed the Sheep in the afternoon 42 we have only 18 lambs we have lost a great lot I sold the old ram to David King for $4 he has not ben doing well for a long time " 29 this is a fine day the men is hauling out manure for the turnips I was pruning the apple trees " 30 this is a wett day it has ben raining all forenoon June 2 this is a fine warm growing day the Boys are Ploughing the turnipland we Sold the horse Prince to the old jew and Palmer for $151 " 3 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the Horse Prince it is the fair day �4 this is a fine day but soft in the morning I was at the Church this is the fast day " 5 we had a very heavy rain last night I went over to Mr Thomas Nassagaweya and got in a lower sett of teeth Paid $13 we clipped a lott of the sheep after we came home " 6 we finnished Shearing the Sheep 42 we went to church 1885 June 7 this is a fine day it is the Sacrament Sabath we were at the church a great thunder storm at night " 8 this day is a cold windy day Ted comenced to Plough the Summerfallow " 9 a fine day but cool I fixed up the wool 42 fleeces " 10 this is a fine warm day I went to the mill at Arkell with a bag of Peas to choop for the {ink smudge} {calfies} " 13 this is a fine day there was a light showr in the forenoon we went to Guelph with Some wool 99 lb long wool at 17 1/2 cts per lb 14 lb short at 22 cts $ 20. 28 1/2 10 bags potatoes 6 bags at 25 cts per B 4 bags for 75 cts for the 4 bags cheap we took home Some Salt and Plaster for the turnips Elizabeth went to the Lake to a Picknick 16 a fine day we went to Guelph with 3 stears that we Sold to Lightfoot two of them weighed 2560 lb at $5 1/4 one at 1185 lb at $5 come to $193.65 we bought a bundle of barb wire 115 lb at 6 1/4 cts $7.19 " 19 this is fine weather we comenced to Sow the turnips we went down to Gilfillians " 20 fine day untill the evening then it rained a lott I was out to the Townhall at Aberfoyle to a Magestrates cort about Hoggs horses " 22 finished sowing the turnips 5 1/2 acres 1885 June 23 this day is very fine we have had a lott of rain lately we went down to McIntyre Mill for Some fencing lumber �" 24 got home the rest of the lumber " 25 a fine day we were putting up a barbwire fence along the lane near the old house " 26 this day is very warm and close like rain we went to Rockwood with some wool we sold 97 lb at 200 in trade for cloth we left 67 1/2 lb gross to spinn Ted finished hauling out dung for the Summerfallow 27 this is a warm day I went to Guelph I got home my Watch from Pringles he cleaned and put a new mainspring Paid $2 28 we had a terable storm of wind and rain just after we got home from Church " 30 this is a fine day I was up at the Agr Colledge to the closeing exercises July this is a fine cool day we were up to Guelph to the Calidonians games " 2 we went up to Guelph with Mrs Stewart she went home to Port Huron " 3 we had a great rain I was out to Aberfoyle to a meeting of the Show Directors Gillfillian was here 1885 July 6 this is a very warm day Ted was diging post holes David McFarlane and wife was here on a visit June 29 Fannie the mare foled July 3rd it Died " 7 Ted finished putting in the posts along the sigeline "8w " 9 we comenced to cutt the hay in the oarchard Ted brock 2 gards of the mower I had to go to Guelph for some Mrs Stewart went away home to port Huron we went to Guelph with her went yesterday " 10 we finished cutting the Hay in the Oarchard " 13 we got in 3 loads of hay the we had a heavy shour about 3 oclock we cleaned up a load of wheat to sell �" 14 we had a great thunder storm and rain last night or this morning about one oclock we went up to Margarets today and brought Janet down " 16 this is a fine day but very hot and sultry we were at William Blacks Funeral we got in all the hay in the orchard 7 loads it was a heavy crop we had Alec Donald helping this afternoon " 18 I went to Guelph I had 4 bags of Potatoes Sold them for 25 cts per Bag halled in some hay " 21 finished cutting the hay and hauled in 4 loads we had Jim Golightly helping yesterday afternoon 1885 July 22 we have had fine weather for a week we got all the hay in 22 loads of good hay some of it was a good crop and some very light back about the creek " 24 the weather is very warm Robert Amos and Margaret and Mr & Mrs Amos from Galt came here on a visit " 29 this day is very warm we went to Guelph with some eggs the Amoss went home " 27 we have fine weather we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 Bushels 30 lb got 86 cts per B $ 33.11 Bought a Steel Barley fork paid a Dolar Ted Doughty went home in the evening his Mother Died today " 28 this day is very warm we had Some rain in the evening Mr Stirton came down here from Guelph to see us John Little went away home this afternoon he was down 29 this day is very warm we comenced to cutt the Barley we went to Hugh McNaughtons funeral in the afternoon " 30 this is a very warm day the thermomiter sood 110 in the Sun 95 in the shade we cutt some Bailey it is bad to cutt it is bad lodged we comenced to cutt the Wheat after dinner 1885 July 30 Ted Doughty came home in the afternoon about 3 oclock we had Ronald McLeod hired and Andrew Little from 10 Oclock Edward drives the reaper �" 31 this day is very warm 110 in the Sun Aug 1 not so hot today we got all the big field of fall wheat cutt and Some more Barley we hauled in 3 loads " 3 this morning is very wett rain from the east we have had a terable storm of wind and rain it has laid the oats down bad " 4 this day is dull and Showrey we went to Guelph " 5 this day is cool in the morning we cut the wheat in the little field at the concession finished then finished cutting the Barley " 6 this is a fine day we were hauling in the Barley finnished the field at the old roothouse we have had Ronald McLeod for 5 day paid him $1 1/2 per day $7.50 I hired Andrew Little for a Month in harvest for $30 he comenced to work Monday the 3rd at 10 oclock " 7 this is a fine we hauled in barley got it all in 22 loads it was a very heavy crop " 8 a fine day but looks like rain we comenced to haul in the Wheat 13 loads 1885 Aug 10 this day is very warm and cloce we had rain yesterday forenoon the boys comenced to clean the turnips the second time " 11 this is a fine day very warm I went up to Guelph and Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} finished hauling in the fall wheat all but the raikings " 12 a fine warm day the boys is at the turnips Robert is gangploughing we got in the wheat raikings 2 loads we had 25 loads " 13 this is a fine day we comenced to cut the Spring wheat in the afternoon " 14 we had a heavy rain throug the night Ted and Robert James was at Laings thrashing today I went up to Caulfields Mill for a grist 9 B 10 lb got 298 lb of flour only 33 lb to the Bushel good fall wheat weighed 60 lb to the Bushel 15 a fine day we finished cutting the wheat it is a very heavy crop Ted took his colt away home it has ben Pastureing here since the 25th of may 3 months except 10 days �" 17 the Boys comenced to pull the Peas Andrew was off the forenoon he was not well " 18 the Boys are pulling peas 1885 Aug 19 this is a fine cool day we had some rain last night with a great deal of lightning and a thunder we were comeing in from Aberfoyle at the time after dark Robert James is at Flimings thrashing the men is at the Peas " 20 this is a fine day Andrew Little had to quit work this morning he is not well " 21 this morning is showrey we were thrashing we had Grants steam thrasher they were stoped several times with the rain they thrashed 500 Bushels of Barley off 8 1/2 acres 180 Bushels of Democrate Wheat " 22 this is a fine day we went to Guelph the Boys finished pulling the Peas and got one load in " 24 this day is wett Showery in the forenoon the men is hauling out dung to the Summerfallow Andrew Little comenced to work this Morning " 25 this day cleared up in the afternoon it was dull in the morning we hauled in 8 loads of spring wheat " 26 this is a fine day but cold we hauled in 4 loads of Wheat 12 loads off 6 acres it was very heavy got in 8 loads of Peas Robert was at Murrays thrashing 1885 Aug 27 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the Peas 20 Loads we had to put 4 loads in a Stack " 28 this is a fine day we cutt Some oats " 29 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load wheat old 42 Bushels 6 lb got 86 cts per B �" 31 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 Bushel 25 lb Ted Started to Plough for fall wheat we went down to Aberfoyle to the Seed fair I bought 9 1/2 Bushels of Wheat from Joseph Little irish Joe paid 90 cts per Bushel Sept 1 we had a light Shower through the night we went to Guelph with 56 Bushels 32 lb of Barley " 2 we had a Shower last night we went to Guelph with 56 Bushels of Barley Fair day " 3 we had rain last night it is very cold there was some frost this morning we went to Guelph with 56 B 2 lb of Barley it is Fair " a fine day but dull at Guelph with 56 B 17 lb of Barley was at the Model Farm Sale 1885 Sept 5 this week has ben very dull and cold we cutt Some oats and hauled in 4 loads 6 this day is very cold we were at church " 7 this is a fine day comenced to Sow the fall wheat Sowed 5 acres " 8 finished Sowing the wheat in the field at the end of the Barn 15 1/2 Bushels of Clawson it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock it rained all afternoon out of the east " 9 this day is wet and showery " 10 this is a fine day the men is ploughing Robert J is at Gilchrists thrashing got a letter from Mary " 11 went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 16 lb the Boys were at the Show " 12 we were at Guelph with Butter & eggs " 3 the Sow piged had 8 pigs " 13 this day is wett and showery " 14 this is a fine day Andrew Little came back in the forenoon he comenced to Cradle oats Ted is sowing wheat �" 15 this is a fine day we comenced with the reaper to cutt the Oats in the flatt fields Brother John came from California 1885 Sept 18 got the oats all cutt but a small corner " 19 Andrew Littles month is up I paid him $30 for a Month we went in to Guelph and up to Margarets with Brother John we have had fine weather this week " 21 this is a very fine day Ted finished cutting the Oats Uncle John & Lizzie went to Guelph " 22 we had a Small Shower in the morning we started to haull in the Oats 6 loads I went in to Guelph with Brother John and Lizzie they started for New York " 23 this day is very cold and windy we were hauling in the Oats " 25 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the Oats {blank space} loads we had to make a Stack " 26 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph Brother John and Lizzie came home from New York they came on the evening train they were away since wednesday Tuesday " 28 the weather is very warm I went to Guelph in the afternoon with a bag of Barley to the Show I took a Grist of 5 bags of wheat 11 B 46 at home 11 B 40 at mill to Pips mill got 39 lb to the Bushel 455 lb 1885 Sept 29 we went to Guelph to the Show this day is very warm " 30 I went to Guelph to the Show and brought the Barley home I got the Second Prize for it Oct 1 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 12 lb at home 53 B 36 lb at Guelph got 67 cts it was bright " 2 this morning is dull we went to Guelph with Brother John he started off home to California he has ben here sinch the 15th of september on a Visit " 3 we had some rain I went down to Morriston with the Buggie to get the wheels fixed �" 4 this day is very cold had some rain last night " 5 this day is cold and wett to Guelph with Susan and her children to the station she has ben down since Wednesday on a Visit " 6 this day is dull and cold the men is at Laings thrashing I started to pick the Apples in the Afternoon " 7 this is a fine day but cold I wento Guelph with Janet Amos then down to Aberfoyle to get tikets for the Show " 8 this day is dull and Soft it rained last night and showrey today we were at the Puslinch Show got the first prize for Barley and Potatoes " 9 this is a fine day Ted did not come home from the Show till noon they were at the Potatoes in the afternoon 1885 Oct 10 this is a fine a little frost in the morning the Boys finished taking up the Potatoes all except the Ploughing they a are pitted in the field they are bad with the rott I was at the Apples " 12 this is a fine day but threatening a storm we were at the apples Ted comenced to Plough " 13 this is a very wett day a great Storm of wind and rain from the East it knocked the Apples down of the trees " 14 this forenoon is wett it rained very heavy through the night the Boys ploughed in the affternoon I was putting the Polls on the wire fence and pulled some apples in the evening " 15 this is a fine day we were at the Church it the fast day " 16 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat and Barley 25 B 25 lb wheat at 86 cts per B $ 21.79 17 B 34 lb and 2 B 8 lb Barley at 55 cts and 68 cts per B $11.19 " 17 a fine day we were at the Church the Boys were taking in the Potatoes from the Pits 3 loads �18 at the Church Sacrament Sabath a fine day " 19 this day is dull and cold we got in all the Potatoes 8 loads 1885 Oct 19 of good Potatoes and over one load of bad ones they are bad with the rot " 20 the boys are Ploughing the Potatoe land a fine day " 22 this is a fine day we finished gathering the apples they are a very poor crop only a very few trees well loadid very few winter apples the men is Ploughing 23 this has ben a very fine day Robert is at A McKenzies thrashing we cleaned up a load of Wheat "24 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 41 B 10 lb at home 41 B 5 lb at Goldies mill got 85 cts per Bushel $ 34.92 Jane had a young son last night " 26 this is a very fine day we were thrashing with Grants steam thrasher we thrashed 382 Bushels of Wheat 132 of spring some of it is Shrounk 250 of fall wheat very good and 100 of Oats 130 of Pea " 27 this is a fine morning untill noon then it rained all afternoon we thrashed 440 B of Oats 140 of Peas we thrashed all day 28 this day is very dull dark and foggie all day we went down to see Janes Baby we seperated the sheep " 29 this has ben a very wett day it has rained all day put the Pigs up to fatten 7 " 30 this is a dry day but dull and cold the Boys are topping the turnips I went to Morriston got a pair of halters $1 each 1885 Oct 31 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 18 cts for Butter 20 cts for eggs the Boy got in 13 loads of turnips and harrowed up a lott �Nov 2 the weather is cold and and slight snow Shours it rained all yesterday afternoon we got in turnips 8 loads " 3 this day is dull and cold got in some turnips " 4 this is a fine morning till noon then it comenced to rain a little it rained nearly all afternoon lightly we were at the fair " 5 this morning is very dull ang foggie it comenced to rain after dinner and rained all affternoon we hauled in 4 loads of turnips in to a pitt in the forenoon " 6 dull and soft rained in the after noon " 7 dull and soft we went to Guelph I got 4 corner stone posts from D Kenady for our plot at the Cementry paid $6 for them it rained nearly all afternoon " 9 a fine day hauling in turnips " 10 a very fine day got in the most of the turnips I went down to the Graveyard with the stone posts " 11 this is a very fine day we hauled in 2 loads turnips finished them 76 loads they were a good crop I went to Arkell with the wagon to get it fixed 12 a fine day at the church Thanksgiving day 13 this morning is wett then got cold I went over to see Andrew McRobbie he is very sick 1885 Nov 14 this morning is cool with some snow we went to Guelph with some truck Edward went up for the wagon to Arkell we were getting it fixed " 16 this day is cool we have about 3 inches of snow I went down to Morriston for the Buggy I was getting it fixed at Hugh Campbles got 2 new rims and new tires and got it Painted it looks as good as new paid $17 50 " 17 this day is soft and warm we went to Guelph to see about some Silver ware �" 18 Robert James went up to the Mill with some stuff to chopp 10 bags of Peas & Oats 3 of Oats " 19 this is a very fine day I went to Wilsons Sale " 20 this day is cold and raw I was at M Holms Sale " 21 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 13 bags of Potatoes got 60 cts per Bag 4 Bags of Apples got 60 cts " 24 Robert and Margaret Amos was down to see us " 26 a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs we got home some Picture frames 4 paid $ 3 a pair of boots for Janet Amos paid $1 75 ' 27 this is a fine day I was picking potatoes in the seller Christ Little took away 11 lambs paid $33 28 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 13 bags Potatoes got 60 cts per Bags 4 bags appls 60 cts for 2 and 50 for 2 bought part Barl herring paid $ 3.70 1885 Dec 1 this is a fine day a little raw and cold in the afternoon we were at Andrew McCrobbies Funeral I have ben Acquainted with him Since the year 1834 in Dundas Robert Janes is ploughing " 2 this day is a little cold but the roads are very muddy we went to Rockwood to the woolen factory for yarn got 51 lb spun paid 15 cts per lb $7 65 got some wincy and yarn in all $9.62 then we went in to Guelph it is the fair lots of men ploughing " 3 a fine day but a little cold I was at a meeting of reformers at Aberfoyle hall " 4 this day is colder and a little drippel of snow Robert J is at Watts thrashing in the afternoon " 5 this is a terable Stormy day Snowed and blowed all day and very cold I went over to James Lairds to Insure his Buildings Robert was at Wats thrashing in the forenoon we housed the Sheep �" 7 this is a very cold frosty day the thermomiter 2 deg below zero I went up to Insure William Hamiltons Barn on lot 2nd 10 con Puslinch " 8 this is a fine morning untill noon then it snowed all afternoon we went down to Tailor McIntosh to get Some close made for Robert James & myself 1885 Dec 8 we bought a robe from R B Morrison paid $14 cash " 9 this day is soft it rained all night and all forenoon a lot of the snow went away it cleared up to frost " 10 this day is cold with showers of snow in the afternoon I wen to Aberfoyl got farmer Shod at Bickleys the roads are slippery " 11 a fine day went down to C Littles and W Kerrs " 12 a fine day we went to Guelph with the cutter the sleighing is not good we bought a quantity of silverware and a vilace for Lizzie paid $4 20 at Metcalfs the sow went to Gilchrists Boar yesterday the 11th " 13 this has ben a very snowing day but calm " 14 this is a very fine day good Sleighing " 15 this is a fine morning but got very cold and stormy in the afternoon we killed 7 pigs in the forenoon " 16 this is a good winter day we went to Guelph with 5 pigs the weight was 192 lb 195 ,, 181 ,, 179 ,, 185 at home 932 at Guelph 925 lb Sold them for $5 25 $48 3/100 left 2 at home weighed 393 ,, 225 lb " 17 this is a fine winter day I went over to R Hammerslys and J McPhersons to Insure I paid my taxes $48 57 " 19 this morning is stormy we went to Guelph with 5 bags Potatoes got 60 cts per B 5 bag apples 60 for 4 $1 for 1 bag Northern Spys 1885 �Dec 21 this is a very fine day warm I went down to McIntoshes the Tailors for some new close a suit for myself and a suit and overcoat for Robert James paid him $20 for making and trimmings the triming wer $7 I called to James Scotts " 22 this is a fine warm day Gilfillan & Wife was here " 23 this day is very Soft it rained in the forenoon the snow in nearly all gone " 24 this is a fine day it frezed last night it is good wheeling we went to Guelph to see the Christmas Market " 25 I went down to Christs and up to R Amoss with Some Silver ware there Uncle John gave them as a Christmas Present it is cold " 26 I went in to Guelph had 2 bags of Potatoes got 60 cts I expected Lizzie home but she did not come " 28 this day is mild at the Nomination of Councilors " 29 this is a fine day Duncan Gilchrist wen to the mill with 10 bags of oats to chopp and 2 bags 4 Bushels 27 lb got 40 lb of flour to the Bushel 30 this is a fine day Soft and the roads muddy Mother and me were at Maggie Gilffillians Weding She got Married to George Tucker of Paris 1885 Dec 31 this day is mild the roads are Soft Lizzie came home from Bells Corners She was up to visit Susan She went up with Robert Janes two weeks ago the Sow went Gilcrists Boar the second time Jan 1 1886 1 this is a fine day the roads are hard Janet Gilfillian and some friends from Galt was here I got a letter from Brother John for Lizzie regestered " 2 I went to Guelph got some money out of the Bank I paid a Note of Duncans $73 I bought some close for the Boys and an Overcoat for myself at Williansons paid $5 for it �" 4 this is a very wett day it rained all yesterday afternoon all night all day today the roads are very bad I went to Aberfoyl to the Elction fo Councilors " 5 a fine forenoon snow in the afternoon " 6 this day is very cold North wind below zero " 8 this is a very cold day 8 below zero we have had 3 very cold day I paid McPhee $30 for 3 days thrashing " 9 this is a very stormy cold day high wind " 14 this is a fine day but frosty we have had 8 days of very seveer cold weather every day steady cold we had our Annual Insurance Meeting I am President 1886 Jan 16 this day is soft it raned some but not heavy al day we were in to Guelph with some butter and eggs I sent a rocking chair up to Mildmay Station for Mrs James Button by express " 13 I was in to Guelph called Dailey the land Agent " 19 this day is fine it snowed last night and this morning I went to Guelph to meet Christ Little I got Fanney and Jennie Shod at D McKinzies Shop paid $1 25 got the chopping home from the mill yesterday 8 bags peas & Oats it has ben up for a week we were up to Arkell at Innis{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} Meeting in the even " 20 this has ben a snowing day the Farmers Social at night got very rough at night " 21 this is a fine day but it snowed a lot last night the roads are heavy I was at Aberfoyle at a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company " 22 this is a fine day till 4 Oclock it comenced to snow and get stormy we were up to Margarets I got a check cashed I got from Duncan $75 ' 23 this is a fine day but very cold " 25 this is a fine day I got Farmer & Doll shod at Bickleys " 26 there was a surprise party from Guelph here last night Duncan Gilchrist was at C Laings bee a load of wood to Guelph �1886 Jan 29 this is a fine day mild and soft I was down to Morriston and at the Annual Meeting at the curch we called to visit the Minister the Mrs and me " 30 this is a fine day but a little colder we went to Guelph with some Butter & egs and 6 bags of apples got 70 cts for 4 bags and 50 for 2 I paid for Duncans Mercurry Feb 1 this day is cold I went to Guelph for Coal Oil paid 70 cts for 4 gallons it went to Carricks Sale " 2 this is a very cold day 10 below zero " 3 this is very cold day from 10 to 20 below zero Duncan Gilchrist went to the Mill for the Grist 11 Bushels got 431 lb of flour 39 lb to the B and a little over " 4 this is a very cold day I went down to Morriston for the Boiler paid 50 cts for fixing it " 5 this day is very cold from 20 to 30 below zero " 6 this day is not so cold it is milder snowing a little there was a large party of young folks here the last night " 8 this is a fine day I went out to meet James Scott at Aberfoyle about the Insurance I went down to Morriston to se the Doctor I fell in the Morning and hurt my back going in to the Woodsheed I got a tug mendid at Scotts " 11 this is a fine day rather warm for the sleighing I went down to Morriston to see the Doctor 1886 Feb 12 this day is very dull and Soft we had a showr with thunder and lightning early this mornind Mother and me was up to Murrays in the afternoon I paid him for the cows at his Bull 6 cows $7 I paid Kenneth McKenzie for 6 cows $6 " 13 this day has ben very wett it rained heavy all forenoon and some in the Afternoon the Boys cleaned up 17 bags of fall wheat " 14 this day is very disagreable snowing some and soft �" 15 this day snowing some and soft got cold at night " 17 the weather is cold just now " 18 this is a fine day the weather is mild Christ Little paid me $8 25 being a balance due on some lambs and sheep " 19 this day is very soft and disagreable soft snow all day and melting we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 Bushels 40 lb got 77 cts it weighed 59 lb to the Bushel $29.08 got 500 lb of shorts 580 lb of bran paid $7.26 I paid Andrew Laing $3.50 for horse doctering some years ago " 20 this is a terable cold day clear windy and very cold the roads are some drifted Duncan Gilchrist went down to Morriston he went walking he tryid the cutter " 22 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got a letter from Mary " 23 a fine clear day we was up to James Scotts on a visit 1886 Feb 24 we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs this is a very fine day " 25 this day is soft it rained all forenoon we were at West McIntire Funeral in the afternoon " 26 this is a very cold day it has ben very windy all last night and today and cold the folks were up to Margarets last night to a surprise party " 27 this is a very cold day March 1 this day is very cold and frosty 12 below zero " 3 this morning is cold but it got milder through the day it has ben very and windy since last Tuesday night we went to Guelph fair with 5 bags of Apples got 80 cts for 3 bags 70 for 2 we bought 100 lb of Oat meal paid $2 1/4 " 4 this is a fine day the boys went to Forbes mill for sawdust " 5 this is a fine warm day I was at Mrs James Hennings funeral �" 6 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the hide of a heffer we killed yesterday it weighed 56 lb got 6 cts per lb I bought 13 Bushel 6 lb of Barley paid 50 cts per B paid $ 6.50 I sold a quarter of Beef a front to Duncan Gilchrist 117 lb at 4 3/4 cts per lb bought a Barel of salt paid 90 cts " 8 this day is soft and dull they are cutting ice got home 3 loads " 9 we had some more snow we were hauling ice from humes pond got home 7 loads 94 blocks got it all packed 1886 March 10 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with George Grigor I was at Evan McDonalds Funeral " 12 this forenoon is very soft it snowed all forenoon very disagreable I went over to Bob Blacks Mill " 13 this is a fine day we went to Guelph I bought 12 Bush of Peas from I Hewr paid 60 cts per B got 300 lb of Shorts " 15 this is a fine day had some snow last night I went down to Morriston to get sme harness mendid I bought a Buggy whip paid one Dolar for it to Scott " 16 this is a very fine day frosty at nights the sleighing is is prety good on the back roads we got home all the firewood that Ronald McLeod cut 12 cords paid him 60 cts per cord and his dinner " 18 this is a fine day I went to Guelph to get a peice of mettle cast for the horse powr I went down to Aberfoyle to the postoffice " 19 this day is very disagreable it rained a lott I went to Guelph for the Casting of the horspowr " 20 this day is dull and Soft it rained in the morning and turned very cold and wett near night it rained all night and forenoon on Sundy we cutt the firewood about 13 cord " 22 this is a fine day �1886 March 23 this day is very cold we killed 7 little Pigs " 24 this is a fine day but cold in the morning we went to Guelph with 7 Pigs they weighed 737 lb at home 721 lb at Guelph got $6.50 $45 95 we bought a suit of cloths for Edward at Williamsons paid $6 25 for them bought half Bushel Clover seed paid at the rate of $7 75 per B 3 bags of Apples got 75 cts Butter 23 cts " 25 this is a fine day I went down to Morriston paid Scott $2 for fixing collars got some tins mendid at Johnstons " 27 a fine day went to Guelph with Butter & eggs got 22 cts f Butter " 29 we had a cold stormy night it rained and frezed every thing is in a sheet of ice in the morning it got soft through the day Murray brought home the horsepowr they were cutting wood on Saturday " 30 this day is sort of raw dull and Soft it rained in the forenoon " 31 this morning is dull and Misty in the forenoon it rained heavy in the afternoon I went down to Donald McPhersons Sale took down some Collars to Scott to fix Apris 1 this morning is very stormy Snowed and blowed all all forenoon got warmer in the afternoon Mr Bailey paid $90 intrest on Mortgage of Mrs Stewart " 3 this morning is frosty the roads are very rough in the morning got soft in the afternoon we went to Guelph with 2 bags of apples got 80 & 70 cts Butter 23 cts egs 11 cts 1886 April 5 the weather is cold and raw looks like a storm of the last Donald Bell comenced to work he is hired for $17 per month for 6 or 7 months we sold 2 steers to G Lightfoot $4 62 1/2 per hundred lb to be delivered in Guelph on Ester fair Thursday the 15th " 6 this is a terable Stormy day it comenced to blow a very high wind last night in the morning it got to be a terable wind it comenced to snow about ten oclock then it snowed and blowed at a terable rate all day and all night �" 7 this is a fine day but the roads are almost impasible some places very deep and other places no snow at all " 8 this is a fine warm but very bad roads " 10 this is a fine day frosty in the morning we went to Guelph with Butter got 23 cts 20 lb per lb eggs 10 cts " 12 this is a very soft day a light rain nearly all day we were down to the Seed fair at Aberfoyle had some Spring wheat did not get anything or Sell bought 4 Bushels of Peas {blank space} from J Pettersan paid 65 cts " 15 this is a fine warm day it has ben warm for several day we went to Guelph to the Ester fair had the two steers in they weighed 2375 lb at $4 62 1/2 per 100 lb $109.37 1886 April 16 a fine warm day the roads are very bad I went down to Morriston to get some harness fixed I got 4 collars covered and some other harness mendid I got a letter from Brother John " 17 comenced to Plough the turnip land " 19 we have fine warm weather things are growing the fall wheat is badly killed on the tops of the hills the Boys are Ploughing I was fixing the harrows " 21 this is a very warm day we were up to Guelph with some Butter & eggs got 20 cts & 10 cts for each " 22 a very fine weather warm we sowed some wheat " 23 a very fine warm finnished sowing the Wheat 6 Bushels and 3 pects and 7 1/2 Bushels Barley we sowed the Barley too thick put the 18 cog wheel and the 14 cog pinion ' 24 thhis is a very wett morning thunder & lightning last night ploughed some in afternoon " 26 we had a good deal of rain last night it is raw and cold Edward and me went up to Robert Amoses I was out to the station about some freight �27 this turned out a fine warm day it rained a great deal last night nearly all night Edward brought a young Bull I bought from Robert Amos Rose Duke 1886 April 27 the Sow piged last night She had 7 pigs " 28 this is a fine day the boys are gandploughing & harrowing " 29 this is a fine warm day we finished sowing the sowing the Barley 14 Bushels we sowed 7 Bushels on 2 3/4 aeries on Potatoe land and turnip we sowed it too thick we had the 18 cog on square shaft and 14 and pinion we change put on the 30 cog and the 12 pinion " 30 this is a terable wett day it has rained steady since early this morning 3 or 4 oclock on till the afternoon May 1 this is a very fine warm day the weather has ben warm and a good deal of rain every thing is growing fast the Spring is early the trees are out in leaf we went to Guelph with Butter got 18 cts eggs 10 cts " 3 a fine warm day Sowed 10 Bushels of Peas with the 11 cog pinion " 4 this day is Showery we sowed some Oats back at the limekiln but it got very wett after supper it rained very heavy Robert James went down to Christ Little for 7 Bushels 20 lb Peas " 5 this is a fine day we went to Guelph for a barl of Dried Pears that came from California that Brother John sent 220 lb paid $2.20 Duty freight 41 cts 1886 May 5 that was a overcharge the freight being paid before we got 250 lb of Shorts " 6 this is a fine day we sowed 8 1/2 Bushels of Peas in the field out at the Concession Chris Little sowed them by hand we sold a Cow to a man called Bishop for 35 dollars she had a blind teat " 7 comenced to Sow some Oats in the field at the old roothouse and picking stones �" 8 this morning is dull we had a terable storm last night of thunder and lightning and a great rain we went to Guelph today with Butter and Eggs we bought some things at Littles Store I bought a hat at Stewarts $2 " 10 we had a very wett day it rained all day after 8 oclock we brock the Seed drill I mendid it in the morning " 12 a fine day we finished in the field at the roothouse 21 B and the little field at the corner in Peas 3 B Sowed 21 1/2 B " 11 a fine warm day was at old James Blacks funeral " 13 sort of Showery all forenoon we went to Guelph Robert Amos came down last night and paid me $150 " 15 this is a fine day but cold and raw Lizzie and me went up to Robert Amoss I was at the Office of the Clerk of the Surogate Court to get James Blacks Will regestered I am the Executor 1886 May 17 this is a fine day there was some frost this morning there some ice on the water in some places I was down to meeting at the Church about the Church Lot " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with some eggs and got Blacks will out of the Surogote Court " 19 they comenced to gather the Cream for the Creamery " 21 fine warm weather Robert James is at Christs sowing Oats Donald is ploughing for Oats at the creek " 22 this is a fine warm day there was a lot of thunder and lightning last night but we had no rain here we finished sowing the Oats we put in the little field at the creek nearby 8 bushels we sowed altogether 37 Bushels of Oats 21 Peas 14 Barley 6 3/4 Wheat 79 " 23 this day is cold we went to Church " 24 this morning is very cold I was at a meeting at the Townhall in Aberfoyle �" 25 this day is cold and windy I prunning apple trees the boys is hauling dung for the Potatoes " 26 this morning is very cold a little frost in some places I went to Guelph got Jeanie Shod at McKenzies got a Bushel of corn paid 70 cts for it " 27 this is a fine warm day some rain in the forenoon we comenced to plant the Potatoes planted 7 roows of 1886 May 27 early rose next the Barley 7 rows of Beauty of hebron next them the white Elifant next them the late Rose next the turnips " 29 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 34 B 15 lb at home 34 B at Guelph got 77 cents per B $26 18 brought home some salt and Plaster " 31 this day is cold we are hauling out dung June 1 this is a fine day I was down to a Meeting at the Church about the grave yard " 2 this is a warm day I went in to Guelph fair barganed with George Henning for a maer the price is $50 " 3 this is the fast day we were at the Church " 4 this is a fine warm day we clipped the Sheep 30 Christ Little helping us " 5 this is a fine warm day we were at the Church " 6 a fine day we were at Church Sacrament Sabath " 7 this is a fine day we had a nice Sower this morning I was at a meeting at the Creamery of the Committee the boys are ploughing the sumerfallow " 9 this is a fine day Mother and me went over to Dumfriece to visit William Beattie then went to Galt to Robert Amos stoped all night there was a fine shower at night " 10 we got home from Galt we had a fine shower �1886 June 11 this is a fine day the Boys are ploughing Summerfallow " 12 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with Some eggs and the Bulls hide got 6 cts per lb 72 lb " 8 the young Bull that we Bought from Robert Amos Died this afternoon we got him laying Dead in the Orchard we never seen anything wrong with him till we got him Dead " 14 we were down to William Gilfillians on a visit " 15 we went up to Robert Amoss to see them the Boys finished ploughing the Summerfallow it is hard " 16 we had a light Shwer this morning this day is very close and hot it has ben very warm for some time I planted 180 cabages in the field " 17 we had a fine Showre this morning we were working Statute labour today 18th sowed some turnips " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph sowed turnips " 21 sowed some turnips in the morning finished drilling the turnips it rained in the forenoon and evening 22 a fine day I was at a Meeting at the Church about the Cementery 23 this day is dull and Soft Robert went to the Mill with a grist of Wheat to Arkle M 9 B 12 lb got 310 lb of flour 192 lb bran & Shorts 502 lb the sow went Mr Laings Boar 1886 June 24 this day is dull and warm fine growing weather I was down to Aberfoyl Town Hall at the Dominion court of Rivission Robert James went to Schaw Sation for a new Mower that I bought from George Henning for $50 cash and the old machin we got a letter from Brother John son Johns Baby Died on the {blank space} �" 25 this morning is wett it has ben warm and Showery all day I went to Guelph with some wool 135 lb at home 134 lb at Guelph sold one bundel for 19 cts one for 18 cts one for 14 cts matted no docking got $20 91 I bought 500 lb of Shorts paid $3 got 100lb oatmeal paid $2 25 " 26 this is a fine warm growing day I went with Mother up to Wiarton with the train we left Guelph at 12 oclock arived at Wiarton a quarter past 6 Oclock we went out to Alex McCoags 9 miles to Keppel " 27 we went over to George Grahams and Mr Dunns at Big Bay we stoped at G Grahams all night July 1 this day is warm we went to Wiarton Dominion Day " 2 this day is very warm we got home from Keppel " 3 I went to Guelph and was at a meeting of the Committee at the Creamery 1886 July 5 we comenced to cutt the hay with the new mower " 6 this day is very warm it has ben very warm since last Saturday we got one field of hay cut and the most of it raiked up and 2 loads in the Barn " 7 very warm got in 5 loads of Hay " 8 this is a fine but dry Robert comenced to cutt the hay in the Back field I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 54 lb at home 37 B 50 lb at Guelph got 73 cts per B $27.63 " 10 this is very warm dry weather Busy hauling in hay " 13 we have had warm dry weather lately fine hay weather we have finished the hay in the Back field and the field near the ditch 24 loads " 14 this day is soft it rained a good deal last night and light rain today dull all day the Orchard is cutt " 15 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with part of the Reaper to get fixed at Toltons we took a grist up to the Mill at Arkel 11 Bushels 13 lb got 400 lb flour or nearly 36 lb to the Bushel �" 16 this is a fine day raiked up the hay in the Oarchard " 17 a fine day finished hauling in the Hay {blank space} loads of fine hay we went to Guelph then went to Mr Hamerslies Funeral I was one of the Pallbearers he was 84 1886 July 16 I went to Guelph for the Reaper paid $1.25 " 19 fine weather the Boys are cleaning the turnips I was down to Aberfoyle to Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about the McRobbies fire " 20 I went to Guelph to investigate about McRobbie fire " 22 this is a warm day I went down to Aberfoyle to get Rock shod and Farme one shoe the Boys comenced to cutt a swath round the wheat " 23 this day is warm we were cutting wheat in the field at the end of the Barn it is very good where it is not winter killed but there is a good killd "24 finished cutting the wheat in that field then we cutt 3 acres of Barley " 25 this day is very warm it has ben very warm and dry all week we had a little rain at night " 26 this day is dull we comenced to cutt the wheat in the Back field next Archies it rained at night " 27 we had quite a lot of rain last night this day is warm some Shours went round we were cutting wheat 28 this is a fine day dull in the forenoon finished cutting the fall wheat in the morning hauled in 4 loads of Barley in the afternoon " 29 there was a little rain in the morning a fine day after 1886 July 29 hauled in a load of Barley and and 5 load of Wheat �" 30 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of Wheat the field at the Barn finished hauling in the fall wheat 18 load " 31 a very warm day finished hauling in the Barley 9 load August 2 this day is dry and got very cold at night I went out to Bickleys with the old wagon to get the tires sett I went down to Morriston to get some harness mendid " 3 this day is very cold I went down for the wagon " 4 cold in the forenoon we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 40 Bushels 50 lb got 74 cts per B $30.25 " 6 we have ben at the turnips cleaning them the second time we cutt the Spring wheat in the afternoon 4 acres it is a very good crop " 7 the weather is very dry we comenced to pull the Peas in the afternoon they are a light crop " 9 the weather is very warm and dry pulling Peas and Ploughing Robert was at Atkinsons thrashing " 13 very warm dry weather we got in the Spring wheat 4 loads it was a nice crop not very heavy " 14 we went to Guelph with Some eggs comenced to cutt the Oats cutt 4 acres " 16 we had a fine rain today it has ben very dry " 17 a fine day we went to Guelph Pulling Peas finished " 18 Lizzie went away to Chicago to meet her Uncle 1886 August 20 a fine day got all the Peas hauled in " 21 a fine day comenced to cutt the oats Robert is at the turnips Donald was at J Laings thrashing we were at Guelph " 23 we cutt some Oats we had a heavy rain �" 24 a fine day dull in the morning finnished cutting the Big field of Oats Brother John arived here today from California the Painters has ben here Painting since yesterday noon they are Painting the Windows Kitchin and Diningroom " 27 Robert James is riging up the summerfallow " 28 the Boys were ploughing in the forenoon hauling in Oats in the afternoon till five Oclock then we had a big rain storm the greatest storm of rain we have had for a long time the bigest for this year " 30 this day is dull and soft a heavy shower in the afternoon " 31 a fine day we went in to Guelph with Brother John he went off to Boston on a trip he took Lizzie with him he went away on the half past two train Donald Bell went in to Guelph to get a suit of close Sept 1 this is a fine day hauled in some Oats in the afternoon 2 a fine day hauled in all the Oats in the big field near the bush " 3 this is a fine day got one field all ready to sow 4 very warm comenced to Sow the fall wheat in the field at the well 1886 Sept 4 very warm we went in to Guelph Brother John and Lizzie came hom from there trip to Boston I was to See McLean the Lawer about the Black estate " 6 this very warm weather finished sowing the wheat in the field at the well 14 Bushels of Clawson Wheat we sowed part of it with the 11 cog pinion and part with the 10 cog I bought the wheat 16 Bushels 20 lb from Joseph Smith paid 80 cents per Bushel the painters finished paintaing the House " 8 the weather has ben very warm for a week " 9 this day is dull and foggy with a heavy rain in the forenoon we went in to Guelph after it faired with Brother John he Started away home to California he has ben over on a visit " 10 this day is warm soft in the morning Sowed wheat �" 11 this is a fine day we finished Sowing the Wheat we Sowed 16 B 20 lb of Clawson we bought from Joe Smith paid 80 cts per B we sowed a little over 9 Bushels of old Democrate Wheat we went in to Guelph then down to Aberfoyle Town Hall to a Metting of the Insurance Directors about the McRobbie fire finished cutting the Oats " 12 this morning is wett it rained a good deal in the forenoon 1886 Sept 13 this is a fine day but cool it rained at night I was down to Morriston I paid Hugh Campbell $26 for painting part of the house the Dining Room and Kitching and all the windows 2 coats " 14 this is a fine day it rained nearly all night " 15 this has ben a fine dry day but very windy it looks like a Storm out of the east the Boys was binding Oats Edward was with Christ hauling in Oats " 16 this morning is dull it rained some last night we went in to Guelph with a load of old wheat 40 Bushels 56 lb at home 40 B 50 lb at Goldies it weighed 58 lb to the Bushels got 74 cts per Bushels " 18 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 39 Bushels 40 lb at 74 cts per B " 20 this a fine day but cold it rained a lott yesterday I went in to Guelph in the afternoon to meet Sandy McCoag and his wife they came down from Keppel on a visit " 21 a fine day we went over to Beverley to Hector McCoags with Sandy & Jane McCoag " 22 this is a fine day but looks like rain we got in all the Oats we had 19 loads in all it comenced to rain in the evening quite a thunder storm 1886 Sept 23 this day was very warm we went in to Guelph to the Provincial Exibition George Graham came home with us �" 25 this day is very warm I went in to Guelph with George Graham & Wife Sandy McCoag & Wife they went home to Keppel " 26 this forenoon is wett " 27 this is a fine day we had the Steem Thrasher Petter Humes we thrashed 60 Bushels spring wheat 220 B fall and 580 Bushels Oats " 28 we thrashed 122 Peas 122 Democrat Wheat 200 B of Barley it rained in the afternoon " 30 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 Bushels 40 lb at 74 cts per B $29.95 October 2 we went in to Guelph with Mrs D Stewart She went home to Port Huron the Boys finished ploughing the sod field we put the pigs up to feed " 5 this day is dull but mild and warm we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 15 lb at 55 cts per B $30.25 we bought a barrel of Salt " 6 this is a fine warm day Edward is at the Apples " 7 fine day we were at the Puslinch Show all but Donald " 8 Robert and Donald went to the Milton Show 1886 October 8 I went down to Aberfoyle got a new sett of tugs 4 for the heavy harness from Mr Scott Morriston " 9 went to Guelph with Lizzie got Jennie shod at McKenzies paid $1 one new 3 sett " 11 very warm weather we started the Potatoes today " 12 this day is dull and threatning rain still it a fine day finnished the Potatoes they are a very poor crop a little over a wagon load off an acre I went over to Rockwood took over Some wool treadid it off for cloth and yarn 41 1/2 lb wool at 22 cts 7 lb at 29 cts $11.16 I was a Judge at the Rockwood Show on grain and roots and vegitables �" 13 this day is dull and mistay all day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley got 58 cts 51 B 22 lb at home 50 B 40 lb at Guelph cash $ 29.48 I went down to Richardsons Sale at Aberfoyle " 14 this has been a very wett day it rained very heavy for a long time till 4 Oclock then the wind got up it got terible windy till night and after night Lizzie and me went to the Church it is the fast day " 15 this is a fine day but very windy we are at the apples picking " 16 this is a fine day but cool we went to Church I went down to Morriston paid Mr Scott $9 for 4 tugs for the harnes 1886 October 17 this is a terable wett day it snowed in the morning till ten oclock then it rained steady till near night we were at Church this is the Sacrament Sabath Lizzie has joined the Church the sow piged had 10 lived 7 " 18 I went out to John Douglas to examin the roof of the Barn some of the Shingles were blown of with the storm " 19 a fine day but dull and soft in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 51 B 22 lb at home 50 B 40 lb at Slemans got 58 cts per Bushel $ 29.48 " 22 this is a fine warm day fine weather finished gathering in the apples a poor crop some trees well loadid others none at all " 23 a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 46 B 32 lb at home 46 B 5 lb at I Hewrs in Guelph got 55 cts per B $25.25 I bought some lumber for the Portch at Stewarts paid $9 for it " 25 a fine day but a little cold the Boys comenced to top the turnips I was down to Morriston in the afternoon " 26 this day is cold but dry northeast wind at the turnip " 29 this forenoon is raw and cold east wind rained all afternoon we got the turnips all toped and half harrowed �" 28 this forenoon is very wett it rained all forenoon till one Oclock I went to Guelph to Blakes big Meeting 1886 October 29 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to get the Plough fixed and a shoe on Doll we started to haull in the turnips 5 load I was at the large Reform Meeting in Guelph last night " 30 a fine day they are at the turnips we went to Guelph to get a Square of Shingles paid $1.95 a Window Shash paid 50 cts Robert James got a tooth pulled Nov 1 very fine weather busy at the turnips " 2 this is a very fine day busy at the turnips was at Alex Watts sale " 3 a fine day fine weather lately we finished hauling in the turnips 58 large loads they are a fine crop " 4 this is a fine day a little cooler Christ Little is thrashing " 5 a fine day the men are Ploughing we put the ram to the Ewes 20 Ewes and 2 Ewes we left out old 26 lambs John Nicoll has ben here for 6 days putting up a Porch at the kitching door and fixing the back porch I paid him $7 for 6 days work " 6 this morning is dull it started to snow a little in the morning very little all forenoon quite a showr about noon the ground was white we went to Guelph with Butter and egs 19 cts for the Butter 18 for the egs " 7 this morning is pretty cold frost Robert Amos came down in here for Mother this morning about 3 Oclock Margaret was Sick had a young Daughter son Walter Lawance 1886 Nov 8 this day is a little cold hard frost last night but a fine day we were fixing the horse stable Donald was Flimings and Gilchrists thrashing his time is up tonight 7 Months " 9 this is a fine day we are working at the stable we tied in all the cattle put up 4 to fatten left 3 yearlings out in the Shed Donald Bell is hired for another Month for $10 per month �10 this day is dull and soft looking like rain I went up to Guelph and Robert Amos{small superscript} " 12 this day is cold and raw I went over to Mr Thomas Dentist with Jane to get her teath fixed 13 this is a very cold morning it has ben a very cold windy night and very cold all day we went to Guelph with 6 bags of apples got 45 cts per bag all round we brought home a new cooking stove Elizabeth Bought it at Sunleys Paid ${blank space} I Bought a 100 lb of Oatmeal Paid $2.25/100 at I Hewrs " 15 a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle to pay Taxes $46.86 " 16 this is a fine clear day hard frost fixing things round " 17 this is a very wett day it snowed in the morning then rained all day got windy at night " 18 this is Thanksgiving day very windy and cold with some snow 1886 Nov 19 this day is very cold and windy cleaned wheat " 20 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother and the Buggy with Butter Eggs & chikens 19 cts for Butter & eggs Robert James was in with a load of Wheat 35 B 3 lb at home 34 B 55 lb at Goldies got 76 cts per B $26.54 it weighed 62lb to the B we got 500 lb of Bran $2.50 " 22 this is a fine day we went up to Margarets got part of a chese 25 lb at 11 cts and some Apple Butter " 23 a fine day a little snow last night but the Plougs ar going " 24 a fine day but a little cold great storm of wind and rain last night Susan came down today " 26 this is a fine day we had a little snow this morning I went over to Mr Thomas{small superscript} with our Jane to get her teeth put in She paid $13 for upper sett I got a new under sett my other sett did not fitt �" 25 a very fine day we killed 3 pigs spring Pigs they weighed 185 lb 200 lb 197 lb very nice pigs 26 this is a fine day had a light shower of snow last night I went with Jane over to Mr Thomas{small superscript} to get her new teeth she paid $13 for them I got my under teeth reset they did not fitt before " 27 I went to Guelph it is a very fine day but a little cold 1886 Nov 29 this is a fine day some snow in the morning I went to Guelph Robert James went in for some fruit we got from California paid $12 Duty on them there was 800 lb I then went down to Aberfoyle to a meeting to appoint Deligates to go to a Convention in Guelph " 30 this day is cold we cleaned up a load of Wheat Dec 1 this is a fine day but the roads a very slippery fine wheeling I went to Guelph got Jennie shod at McKenzies Robert James took in a load of wheat 37 Bushels 30 lb at 76 cts $28.50 I was a the Reform Convention we selectid D Guthrie as our Candidate " 4 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph with some Apples 8 bags got 45 cts to 65 cts " 7 a fine day I went in to Guelph with Jane to meet Christ he was at Buffolo with lambs " 10 this is a fine day fine weather fine wheeling we went in to Guelph with two heffers to the Christmas Fair sold one for $43 the other for $30 " 11 this day is warm and soft Donald Bell left this morning he has ben here for 8 months 7 months at $17 and one month at $10 I paid him $129 Robert James and me went to Aberfoyle in the evening to Guthries Meeting 1886 Dec 13 this day is soft it rained some it has ben soft thes few days it is very muddy it is getting cold in the evening " 14 this day is cold �" 15 this is a very cold day I went in to Guelph with Donald Bell he went up home to Bells corners " 17 this is a fine day cold in the Morning " 18 we had some snow this morning we went to Guelph with the Sleigh with some butter but the sleighing is very poor where the roads are rough " 20 this is a fine day we cleined up 10 bushels of wheet " 21 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph to the Nomination of a Membe of Parliment for the legislator " 22 a fine day the Mrs and me went up to Keppel to the Funeral of Alexander McCoag he will be Burried tomorrow we got a Teligraph last night he Died on the 20th we got there about 9 Oclock at night " 27 we got home from Keppel tonight about 7 oclock it is pretty cold they have had a great storm of snow since we left home there is lots of sleighing here now " 28 this is Election day for Member of Parliment Mr Donald Guthrie was elected with a Majority of 671 over Mr Raymond the Concervitive 1886 Dec 30 this is a very cold day it has ben very cold for a few days " 31 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph we took up a grist of Wheat 10 Bushels 20 lb to the Arkell mill got it exchanged Jan 1 1887 Jan 1 very cold we were at home all Christ Little and Jane and the family were up to Dinner " 3 it has ben very cold yesterday the thermomiter was down 7 below zero remained below all day and this morning it was 12 below I went in to Guelph to See Guthrie about the Black estate " 4 very cold in the morning got a little milder �" 5 this morning is not so cold it is a little snow " 6 this is a fine day but cold I was down to Aberfoyle to Settle Accounts and pay them for the Black estate I got the rent today from John Douglas " 10 this day is very cold we were at Mrs Joseph Grants Funeral " 11 this is a very cold stormy windy it has ben very cold every day since the first of the month we started to go to Guelph but had to turn it has been very stormy all day 1887 Jan 12 this day is finer but cold but the roads are very bad I went to Guelph with Lizzie Bought some articles to go to California " 13 a fine morning got stormy and cold was at Ted Wakefields Sale and Visiting at Mr Watts " 14 this has ben a very stormy night the roads are very bad went to Aberfoyle to Meeting of the Insurance Company no Qorom " 17 this day is milder snow Shoures and sunshine the weather has ben So Stormy that people cant get out much the Snow is very deep and the roads are drifted bad especialy the concessionlines " 18 this is a very cold day from 10 to 15 below zero all day there was a party here tonight there was 2 Carrialls coming from Guelph but they got stuck and could not come all the way Barney Mr Quillian was here " 20 this day is soft it was a strong thaw in the afternoon Mr Gilfillian Mrs Singular and Mr & Mrs Singular young Willlam Gilfillian was here on a visit " 21 this is a very fine day hard frost in the morning " 22 this day is very soft showery all day we went to Guelph with with 8 bags of Apples sold them for 60 & 65 cts the snow was very soft comeing home hard on the horses 1887 Jan 24 this day is soft yesterday it rained some we have had a great thaw the fields are nearly bare �" 25 it is freezing again Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 6 bags to chop paid 6 cts per bag he got Jess and Farmer Shod and I got Jennie shod at Taylors I went down to Morriston " 26 this is a very cold clear frost we were down to Janet Gilfillans Weding She got Married to John Tilk Lizzie and the Boys went to Farmers Social " 27 this is a fine day I was down to Aberfoyl Town Hall to the Anual Meeting of the Insurance Company I was Elected President I have ben a Director of the Company for 28 years continualy " 29 this is a fine day I was at a Meeting of the Cemeatery Cmmittee the Anual Meeting " 31 this day is very cold had some more snow last night snowed in the evening we were at the Aberfoyle Town Hall in the evening to Mr Innis{small superscript} Meeting Feb 1 this day is very cold down to zero all day " 2 this is a very cold stormy day snowed and blowed all day could hardly get out of the house " 3 went down to Aberfoyle got no papers the roads are blocked " 4 went down to Aberfoyle got the papers a fine day 1887 Feb 5 this is a fine day but sharp we went to Guelph " 6 we went to Church it started to rain after we started and rained all day and freezed " 7 this day is snowing kind of hard fine snow the Boys are hauling home hay from the back Barn " 8 this day is very wett raining and thawing " 9 this is a fine day hard frost last night the roads are in a sheet of ice got fanney shod at Corwin Jess 2 hind shoes at Bicklies I was down to Aberfoyle �" 10 this is a very fine day got warm and Soft we went down to the Aberfoyle Mill dam for 4 loads of ice the sleighing got bad before night it started to rain before we got home I got 4 pictures fraimed by James Vollick paid 40 cts each " 11 this day is very stormy snowed and blowed all day " 12 this is a very fine do we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 Bushels 15 lb at Guelph 39 B 32 lb at home got 78 cts per Bushel $30.62 bought 500 lb of shorts paid $3.50 550 lb of Bran $3.27 " 14 this is a fine day the boys went to Aberfoyle mill with 5 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 6 cts took home a load of ice got home 6 loads 72 blocks and some small ones to pack to Pay 25 cts per load " 15 snowed this morning went to Guelph to the Nomenation Bought 2 numbers of the Montreal Witness Carnaval number 1887 Feb 16 this is a fine mild day the Boys are chopping and hauling home tamarack wood I paid Keneth McKenzie $8 for 8 cows to the Bull " 17 this is a fine day I was downt to Aberfoyle and Morriston " 18 this morning is stormy we killed the old Sow " 19 this morning is snowing a little we went to Guelph with the Sow She weighed 413 lb at home 411 lb at Guelph at Brills got got $5 25 $21.47 5 bags of Apples got 60 cts per bag it rained at noon " 21 this is a very fine day was at Aberfoyle in the afternoon " 22 this is a fine winter day I was at Aberfoyle to the Election of a Member of Parlement of the house of Commons James Innis was Elected by 125 Maj " 23 this day is raw and cold we went up to Margaiets " 24 this is a Stormy day sort of Sleet and Snow Donald Bell left he has ben here for two months at this time paid him $10 per month $20 �" 25 a fine day cleaned up a load of Wheat 18 bags " 26 this morning is stormy Snowing we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 41 B 45 lb at home 41 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the B got 79 cts per B $32 77 Bought 14 B 10 lb of Peas at Hewers paid 54 cts per B $7.65 1887 Feb 27 this is a very stormy day it rained last night it got terable windy all night and all day and Snowed " 28 this is a good winter day but very cold in the morning the roads are drifted up some March 2 this is a very fine warm day the snow went away a good bit we went in to the Guelph Fair fine sleighing " 5 some snow in the Morning then it got terable stormy and cold wind out of the east we went in to Guelph with a load of Clawson Wheat 41B 44 lb at home 41 B 35 lb at Goldies it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel got 79 cts per B $32.85 " 6 this day is very soft it rained a little most of the day " 7 this is a fine warm day I went down with the old mower to George Hennings then went Morriston " 8 this is a fine cleare day frosty at night went up to Watsons bought some print to send up to Jane McCoag " 9 this was very fine day in the forenoon rained a little in the afternoon we started to cutt the firewood but brock the spurr wheel shortly after we started " 10 this is a fine day frosty in the morning I went over to the Town of Waterloo with the Broken Spurr wheel but did not get a new one they had none made I left at 6.15 got home at 7 in the evening 52 miles " 11 this day is clear but pretty cold near to zero 1887 �March 12 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 7 bags of appels sold some of them 65 cts 70 cts 75 cts per Bag Bought a Bushel of clover seed paid $6 half B timothy $1.25 " 16 this day is very cold I went up to Guelph for the castings for the Horse powr paid 35 cts freight from Waterloo weighed 106 lb got a Bottel of Oil paid 15 " 17 I went in to Guelph I sent the traveler of the Horsepower to Waterloo by express paid 25 cts it is too large this is a very cold day " 18 this day is cold it has ben very clear and cold all week Robert is at Beatties cutting wood " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph was at the Creamery Meeting in the City Hall " 21 this is a fine day not so cold I went to Guelph called at the Coledge to get the Creamery check changed " 22 this forenoon is very stormy I went down to Dan Macfarlanes to Change the Cream check the check is $8 15 " 23 this is a fine cleare day frosty in the morning " 24 this is a fine day mild rained in the evening I wwnt to Guelph got the traveler for the horse powr got the horse powr fixed for cutting the firewood 1887 March 25 a fine day but cold it snowed last night we cutt the firewood nearly all tamarack " 26 a fine day but cold we cleaned up a load of Wheat 13 bags Edward went to Aberfoyle Mill with two bag of chop " 28 this is a fine day cold yesterday was a very stormy cold day very windy from the east snowed in the afternoon Robert James is away to Guelpt with a load of hogs for Christ Little with the wagon " 29 this has ben a very cold stormy day wind with some light Showers of Snow we had two Ewes lambed 4 lambs but one of the Ews is very sick I think she will die �" 30 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with a load of white Wheat with the Wagon 30 Bushels got 80 cents it weighed 62 lb to the B $24 bought 1000 lb of Bran $6. 290 lb of Shorts $2.3 and a can of tick destroyer paid 90 cts " 31 this is a fine day we went to the Guelph Easter fair with 2 cattle a Steer and a Heffer sold them for $85 the market is very dull April 1 a fine day went to Aberfoyle to the seed fair " 2 went to Guelph with Some eggs Donald Bell came home from Protton a fine day " 4 this is a fine warm day the snow went away fast 1887 April 4 Donald Bell comenced to work today he is hired for the Summer $17 per month the Boys are cutting rails in the swamp " 5 this is a cold stormy day windy with some Snow " 6 this is a fine day I went to Guelph got 8 Bushels of Peas from George Atkinson paid 60 cts per B " 7 was at Aberfoyle to the Court on a Scott Act cace " 9 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph Robert J went in with the Plough to get a shear fitted on then went down to Bicklays to get the other Plough fixed I got a new slip for Watsons Plough " 11 this is a fine warm day we sowed the clover on the fall Wheat I went up to James Humes to investigate the loss he had with fire he got his Barn burned on Saturday the 9th and all his Sheep " 12 this day is very cold a great change since yesterday I went down to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmiths " 13 this is a cold day a sheep Died yesterday in lambing " 14 this day is cold I went to aberfoyle withe the Gangplows irons to get straightened �" 15 this morning was very warm I went to Margaret with Lizzie and Maggie Muray to go to the School Examination 1887 April 15 I was at the Horse Show in Guelph there was a terable Storm of Thunder and lightning when I was going home about 5 Oclock a lot of damage done " 17 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph to a meeting of the Creamery Committee " 18 this day is very cold east wind I was out to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Insurance Directors about James Humes fire his barn got Burned on the 9th got a ticket from William Rae for the Guelph Show " 20 fine day but frosty at nights hard frost every night Robert James is gangploughing for Wheat & Barley " 18 put Fannie to Donald Grants Horse " 21 this is a fine day Robert J Sowed the Spring Wheat 2 acres 3 Bushels " 22 this day is raw and cold east wind Robert J went in to Guelph for a load of Salt 1680 lb paid $4 80 per ton sowed Salt on wheat and Barley Sowed 5 1/2 Bushels of Barley a little over 3 acres a light Shower in the afternoon " 23 this is a fine day some light Showers " 26 this is a fine day but but a little cold no groth yet " 27 Sowed some Oats put Doll to Donald Grants Horse 1887 April 27 put the Mare Doll to Grant Horse Lord Douglas to pay $20 to insure the two Mares " 28 this morning is cold east wind it has ben cold frost every night it comenced to rain at noon rained all afternoon got very windy through the night sowed Oats in {illegible} " 30 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to the Minesters to get William Grames Certificate �May 2 this is a fine warm day things is starting to grow the fall wheat is killed out in some places the cold frosty weather lately has hurted it bad lately it looked well when the Snow went off " 3 this is a fine warm day the Boys are ploughing back in the back field next Archies we are busy at the garden " 4 this is a fine day I went to Guelph fair with Christ Little Sowed 2 1/2 acres of Peas 4 1/2 Bushels 4 1/2 acres of Oats 10 Bushels in the Back field next Archies " 5 a fine warm day the Boys started to cross Plough the big flatt field " 7 we have fine warm weather the men is Ploughing " 9 this day is very warm things is growin fine " 10 this day is warm hard on the horses Sowed 8 B of Barley " 11 this is a fine day not to warm finished Sowing the Barley 23 Bushels 12 aces Sowed 4 aces of Oats 1887 May 13 this is a fine day the weather has ben pretty dry for some time we finished Seeding it has ben a fine Spring for Seeding on the flat fields we have got them is in good order " 14 this day is warm I went in with Lizzie to Guelph with some eggs and a bag of appels Golden Russets got 75 cts I kept them rather long I bought 3 bags of Potatoes paid $1.10 per bag for 2 bags of Eliphant $1.25 for a bag of Early Rose we got 4 bags from Christ Little paid $1 per B and got 1 bag free " 18 the weather is very warm and dry we comenced to Plant the Potatoes " 19 finished planting the Potatoes Planted 1 bag of Early Rose next the fence 5 rows 1 bag of Charleyvoice next them 5 rows a bag mixed next them a bag of Garnachillies next 5 rows 3 bags of Eliphant 12 rows 1 bag of Beauty of Hebron 4 rows " 20 Robert James went down to Bickleys got Fannie Shod and the tires Sett on the Buggie �" 21 the weather is very warm and dry we went to Guelph with a load of Spring Wheat 41 B 54 lb at home 41 B 40lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb per B got 86 cts per B $35 83 got 56 lb Peameal 1887 May 21 worked the Sheep at Humes pond " 23 the Weather is very warm and dry about 90 in shade we were putting up a fence and hauling dung " 24 this is a fine day some light Showres a fine rain much needed the Boys went to Guelph " 26 this is a fine day Robert James went to Eden Mill with a grist of Wheat 17 B 20 lb 1057 lb of Wheat only got back 852 lb in all 624 lb flour 51 Shorts 177 Bran 205 lb less than when it went away we cliped the Sheep 17 Christ Little and Willie how cliped them " 27 this day is Showry I was at Mrs A McKays funeral and I was over with James Scott to James Andersons in the afternoon he got his Barn and Sheds Burned it is Insured in our Company " 28 a fine day I was up to the Coledge to see a Haylifter the sow went to Laings Boar 28 " 30 a fine day I was down to Aberfoyle to the Councill for the statute labour Papers " 31 a fine day dull and light Showrs we cleaned up a load of fall Wheat 42 B 4 lb finished Ploughing the Turnip land June 1 a fine day soft in the morning a fine light rain 2 it rained all forenoon not very heavy this is the fast day we were at the Church 1887 June 3 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 41 B 55 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the Bushel got 86 cts per B $36.05 I went to Aberfoyle Hall to a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about Andersons Fire " 4 very warm was at the Church planted some Cabeg & tomatoes �" 6 this is a very fine growing day warm and showery Robert James went to Guelph for a load of lumber for James Hume " 7 a fine day Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here on a vist the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow " 8 this is a fine day went in to Guelph with Lizzie " 11 this day is very warm went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 30 lb at home 40 B 15 lb at Goldies weighed 61lb got 86 cts Bushel $34 61 " 15 we have very warm and dry weather I went in to Guelph for a horse Ball for fannie she is not well her leg is greatly swelled working Statute labour " 16 very warm working Statute labour finished Sowing turnips comenced yesterday 17 I got Rock shod at Bickleys a fine showr in the evening 18 a fine warm day I went to Guelph with Lizzie in the afternoon finished Sowing the turnips 4 achers 8 lb 20 very warm we went to Rockwood with the wool fine wool 1 flees 7 lb at 28 cts coarse 43 lb at 24 cts matted 48 lb 1887 June 20 matted wool 48 1/2 lb docked 6 1/2 lb 42 lb at 24 cts we got trade for it cloth and yarn $22.48 " 21 this is a fine day had a very heavy rain at noon I barganed wit George Haining for a Binder to give $110 and the old reaper [blank space] this is the Queens Jubelee " 22 I went down to Morriston got a shoe removed on Jennie at Taylors She was very lame a heavy rain at night 23 this day is dull some Showrs we went up to Margarets " 24 this is a fine cool day the Examination and Picknick " 25 this is a fine day we went down to Gilfillians "27 a very warm day pulling Stones �" 29 very warm and dry comenced to cutt the hay " 30 I went to Guelph and the College with Lizzie and Maggie Murray to the Closing exercize July 1 this is very warm and dry weather the thermomiter as high as 96 in the Shade 120 in the Sun " 2 finished hauling in the hay in the back field 8 big loads part of the field is very light good hay " 4 the weather is very dry and warm Robert J cutting hay Donald is putting Paris green on the Potatoes William Patterson and Peter Dunbar of Guelph was valueing the railroad land 1887 July 6 I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the fair " 7 I went in to Guelph with Mother She lost a Shawl " 8 very hot dry weather we finished hauling in the hay {blank space} loads some of it was a very good crop some light it is fine quality mostly timothy " 9 Robert James set up the potatoes I went down to Moriston in the evening about a Binder " 11 we went down to Shaw Station for a Patterson Binder we bought from George Henning " 12 got the Binder Sett in order and started to cutt the Barley it is a very fine crop " 14 we comenced to cutt the Wheat it is very heavy a lott of it laid down and some rusted where down " 16 this is a terible hott day they say it is the hottest day for the last forty years as high as 106 in the Shade a terable hott wind I went down to Morriston for the Buggie wheels to Campbels " 18 finished cutting the fall wheat " 15 hauled in the Barley that is cutt 5 loads big " 19 hauling in wheat �" 20 I went in to Guelph Bought 10 Bushels of Oats at Hewrs paid 35 cts per B " 21 we had a fine Showr got the most of the Wheat in 1887 July 22 this day is dull in the Morning the Boys are thining the turnips " 23 the Boys finished thining the turnips they took in a load of fall wheat and a load raikns " 25 cutt the Spring Wheat and Started to pull peas " 26 Robert James is cutting the Barley back " 27 very dry warm weather finished cutting the Barley and hauled in 3 loads Mr and Mrs Amos was here last night on a visit from Galt " 28 comenced to cutt the Oats and a finished hauling in Barley 15 loads hauled in 2 loads of Peas " 29 finished cutting the Oats in the field next the Orchard and finished raiking the Barley land " 30 this day is dull and some sprinkles of rain did not wet the dust I went down to Bickleys with old wagon wheels and the raik wheels to get sett I went up to the Creamery to a meeting of the comittiee August 1 finished cutting the Oats in the fields at the Con I went down for wheels hauled in the spring Wheat 2 loads and 3 loads of Oats " 2 terable dry hot weather hauled in 6 loads of Oats and 2 loads of Peas " 3 cutt the Oats and Peas in the back field next archies 1887 Aug 4 terable hott dry weather it has ben extremly hott and dry for a long time every thing is dried up hauled in the Oats and Peas at the back field got all in that is cutt we have some late Oats and Peas to cutt yet �" 5 very hott till about 4 Oclock then there was a terable thunder storm wind and rain " 6 we went to Guelph the boys were fixing fences and cleaning turnips " 9 fine weather the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow " 10 a fine day dull I went in with Lizzie to Guelph she went to Galt I was down to Aberfoyle at the Scott Act triall of Singular " 11 this is a fine rain this Morning cutt Oats " 12 a fine day Pulled Peas in the little field at the creek " 13 I went in to Guelph to meet Lizzie from Galt " 15 the weather is very warm and dry again the Boys are hauling in Peas I went in to Guelph with D. Atckinson about the Railroad " 16 a fine day very dry and warm got all the Oats in 15 load 17 this is a fine day dull a fine rain in the evening we cleaned up a load of spring wheat 18 bag it is 2 years old 1887 August 20 a fine day we went to Guelph had 2 bags of apples got 50 cts per B bought 2 knives for strawcutter paid $3.50 " 22 this is a fine day Brother John and our Mary and her childe arived here from California " 23 a fine day we went in to Guelph a load of Spring wheat two years old it was not very good it weighed 55 lb per B got 67 cents per B 28 Bushels 9 lb at home 28 B at Guelph we bought 16 Bushels of Clawson wheat from James Aikens Paid 80 cts per B " 25 the weather is cool at nights we went up to Guelph with Brother John and the Girls I was at a Meeting of the Creamery Committee " 26 this is a fine day cool I wrote a letter and sent it away to Toronto to the Hon A M Ross about the Creamery " 29 fine warm weather got all the fallow ready to sow �" 30 comenced to sow the wheat sowed 8 Bushels " 31 the weather is very dry and warm the weather is very warm we finished sowing the wheat 16 1/2 Bushels by measuer 11 acres it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel Sept 1 I went down to Morriston Paid George Haning $110 for a Patterson Binder I gave home the old reaper for $25 I paid him $6 75 for Binding twine 1887 Sept 1 I got Doll shod at Taylors in the front feet new " 3 I went in to Guelph had 3 bags of apples sold them for 50 cts per bag Edward went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} for the loan of Some Oats 4 bags 303 lb bag and all 8 B 26 lb " 5 very dry warm weather we cutt some wod for the enjin " 7 a fine day in the morning got very windy in the afternoon " 8 a fine day I went in to Guelph to see Guthrie about Mrs Blacks Affairs " 9 this day is cool it rained in the afternoon I was down to Aberfoyle to the Divission Court I sued John Dougles for $8 the price of hauling 20 cords of firewood for Mrs Black it was not settled Robert Orr came over from Waterloo with Mary " 10 a fine day Edward, Mary & Lizzie went in to Guelph to Barnums Show " 12 I went in to Guelph to get 20 Dolars out of the Bank " 13 we had a fine rain this morning I went in to Guelph with Robert James and Lizzie to go to the Toronto show 14 I went in to Guelph in the evening for Robert & Lizzie the Sow pigid She has 8 pigs all smart " 15 Edward went in to Guelph for 500 lb of Bran paid $3.25 " 16 a fine day I went in to Guelph to see Brother John " 19 I went in to Guelph for Mary �1887 Sept 20 this is fine dry weather we were thrashing today we had Peter Humes steamer thrashed Wheat & Peas " 21 finished thrashing I settled with the railroad Company for the right of way for the railroad through this farm was paid $75 per Acre $973.25 " 22 we went in to Guelph to the Exibition " 24 we went in to Guelph with Mother & Mary " 27 the weather is cool frosty at night Brother John and Susan went to Guelph Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 4 bags of Peas to chopp and a wheel to sett "26 there was one of the Calves died this morning it was cutt " 29 this is a fine day very dry Prayer meeting here at 2 Oclock " 30 this day is very dark and foggie we went in to Guelph with Brother John and Mary they started away home to California they have ben here Since the 22nd of August they went on the 3 Oclock train Oct 1 this is a fine day some Showers in the afternoon I went down to Morriston I paid the Blacksmith for Setting the Buggy tires in July " 3 this day is Showery Robert James went to work with the team on the railroad afternoon 3 hours " 4 this forenoon is wett I went to Guelph with John Little he went down to Toronto to th College I got some Shorts 1887 Ocotober 5 this is a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show 6 this day is dull I went down to Aberfoyle " 7 this forenoon is very wett rained all forenoon �" 8 this is a fine day " 10 this forenoon is light Showers cool in the afternoon I went down to Moriston Settled up with Mr Morriston with regard to a subscription for Election expenses " 12 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs 25 cts for Butter 20 cts for eggs I paid Mr McMillan $29 85 for Election expenses for the Guthrie election " 13 a fine day but frosty in the Morning it is the fast day " 14 I went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 11B 7 lb 480 lb flour " 15 this is a fine day frost in the morning we comenced to take up the potatoes " 16 this is the Sacrament Sabeth a fine day " 17 this is a fine warm day got up the most of the Potatoes " 18 this is a fine warm day they they finished taking up the Potatoes they are a fine crop thin but very large Something over 3 loads cleaned up a load of Barley " 19 this is a fine warm day the road are very good we went to Guelph a load of Barley 46 B 22 lb at home 46 B at McReas got 60 cts $27.60 1887 Oct 21 this forenoon is wett got very cold neare night we cleaned up a load of Barley " 22 this day is raw and cold we went to Guelph Edward had a load of Barley got 70 cts 52 B 17 lb at home 51 B 42 lb at McKenzies in Guelph $36 31 we Bought a cloack for Lizzie at Littles Paid $31 for it and a Cap Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill for some chop " 23 cold and wett in the afternoon the gound was white with Snow all day yesterday " 24 this day is cold Showers of Snow ocationaly " 25 a fine day but cold the Boys comenced to top the turnips " 26 a fine day hauling in turnips " 27 a fine warm day hauling in turnips wagon and the cart �" 28 this is a fine day for the turnips I went to Bickleys with the wagon to get the axeltree mendid Robert brock it on the railroad the iron axeltree and a new reach " 29 this morning was fine and warm but it got very cold before noon hard frost before night " 30 it is very cold hard frost " 31 this is a very fine day Edward went to A McIntyres with the axeltree of Christs wagon Robert brock it on the railroad on saturday Nov 1 Edward went down to Aberfoyle for Christs wagon 1887 Nov 1 there was seven men came here to board for a few days they are going to drive piles on the railroad at the creek " 2 this is very fine weather we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 50 B 34 at home 50 B 24 lb at Guelph at McKenzies got 75 cts per Bushel " 3 this is a fine day Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 7 bags to chopp killed 3 pigs " 4 this day cold and windy but dry cleaned a load of Barley finished hauling in the turnips over 60 loads 50 of swedes 10 greaystone the piledrivers left afternoon they are to pay $11 5 for board and hay " 5 this is a very fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 29 B 24 lb at 78 cts per B 19 B at 60 cts $34 41 " 6 this is a fine warm day we were at Church " 7 this is a fine day Donald started to Plough the big flatt field the second time " 8 this day very dry Margaret & Robert George was down " 9 a fine day but dry and cold east wind " 12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with John Little and Susan to the Doctor with her finger I got my watch I got it cleaned at Pringels paid $1 �" 14 this day is dull it rained some in the afternoon Donald finished Ploughing at the big flatt field the second time 1887 Nov 15 this is fine mild soft weather Robert James finished working on the Railroad Mr & Mrs Buchanan was over here on a visit Donald is Ploughing the turnip land " 16 this is a very fine day I was over to Donald Momas Sale Robert James went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 41 Bushels at home 40 B 55 lb at Guelph its weight is 60lb to the B we got 79 cts per B $32.32 " 17 this is a fine day but got very cold I was at the Church it is Thanksgiving day Robert James got his Pay for the Month of October on the Railroad $67 50 " 18 this is a fine day cold in the morning a little snow last night the Boys are Ploughing the Turnip land 19 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Susan " 21 this day is some cold the ground is white with Snow the Boys are hauling in the Straw Stack " 22 this is a very fine day I took the wagon down to McIntyres to get fixed " 23 this day is dull it looks like a thaw but a fine day " 24 this day is dull look like a storm of Snow " 25 this day is dull and very misty it is getting very Soft looks like rain we killed a hiffer today " 26 this day is dull and Soft it rained in the afternoon we went in to Guelph with a hind quarter of beef got $5.50 per 100 lb $8.47 a hide 6 cts per lb $4 2 sheep scins $1.50 1887 Nov 28 this day is raw and cold we had heavy rain last night then turned to snow there is over 6 inshes of snow but the ground is very soft below I was down to Moriston with edward " 29 this is a fine clear day but cold and frosty �" 26 I bought a Silver Watch for Robert James at Pringles Guelph Paid $25 it is warranted " 30 this is a fine clear day but very frosty we killed 4 Small pigs that we bought from Tom Dunn in summer Dec 1 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with three little Pigs they weighed at home 111 lb 117 lb 117 they weighed in Guelph at McKenzies 109 " 114 " 115 lb got $6.5/100 per 100 lb $20.8 " 3 this is a fine mild day Some Snow last night we went in to Guelph I with the Buggie and Robert J with the wagon with a load of wheat 38 Bushels 10 lb at home {blank space} got 80 cts per B Donald Bell left today I paid him all his wages $127.50 for 7 1/2 months at 17$ per m the Comercial Hotel Guelph was Burned this morning " 4 this day is soft rained all day the snow is all gone " 7 we have had fine mild weather this week the roads are hard 10 this day is soft and wett rained a good deal 1887 Dec 12 this day is cold and frosty it was very soft yesterday but it is a fine day I went down to Moriston to the Doctor with Edward Robert James got badly hurt today on the Railroad he fill off the cart " 13 a fine day the ground is hard no snow " 14 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph got $11.50 for Board for the Pile Drivers from Mr Booth " 15 a fine day a little soft we went to Guelph with a heiffer Sold her for $31 very low the Cattle is low " 16 I went down to Aberfoyle with William Black from Kansas " 17 I went in to Guelph with Robert James to Doctor Orton we got his Railroad Pay $32.38 $99.85 in all �" 21 we had a little snow last night this is a fine day we have had fine weather lately the roads are fine wheeling Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 9 bags to Chopp " 22 this day is cold windy with a little snow " 23 we went in to Guelph with John Little he went up to Sarnia Donald Bell came up from Milton " 26 this is a fine day we went up to Margarets with the Cutter poor Sleighing to the Christmas Dinner " 27 this is a fine mild Donald Bell went down to Milton I paid Peter Hume $16 for thrashing 1887 Dec 27 the Sow went to Kitchins Boar " 28 this is a very Stormy day it Snowed a good bit this morning then got very windy with showers of Snow got cold we went over to Alexander Lamonts to George Grigors Wedding he got Married to Amley Janet Lamont " 29 this is a very cold day very windy out of the North " 30 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle with the Cutter to get fixed to McIntyres " 31 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I put $100 in the Bank in Lizzies name belonging to Donald Bell I bought a turky from I Hewr paid $1.25 50 lb flour for Susan paid $1.20 For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1885-1887 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1884 Dec 29 I was nominated for Reeve and Dep Reeve but I would not stand I have retired from the Council it is nineteen years Since I entered the Council " 31 the weather is very soft it rained some this morning the roads are muddy I sent away Annies bracelates to Mary to California 1885 January 1 this morning is cold and frosty it was very windy and cold all night it is calmer now a little snow this day is very quite we are at home " 2 this day is clear and cold " 3 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Some butter got 18 cts per lb " 5 this is a very fine day I went down to Morriston I paid the Doctor Crmock his bill $4 for one visit " 6 this day is Soft it rained in the forenoon but it cleared up in the afternoon the roads are Soft " 7 this is a fine day it was windy in the morning and frosty the roads are bad in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 Bushels 35 lb at 78 cents come to $31.66 it weighed 63 lb to the Bushel I paid a $100 to David Sticton on a note 1885 Jan 7 I sent $112 by expres to Mrs D Stewart to Port Huron being the interest on a debenture that is in the Bank " 8 this is a fine mild day we got a letter from George from Manitoba his wife had a son on December the 31st �" 10 it is colder today it has ben very mild for a few days Robert J and Elizabeth went up to Robert Amoses " 12 it rained a lot last night and this morning it got very cold before night John Gilchrist went up to the mill with 11 bags to chop Peas & Oats Duncan came home 13 this day has ben very cold and frosty Duncan and Me went down to Aberfoyle I was at the insurance Annual meeting I was Elected as President then we went Singulars Hotell to a publick Dinner given to me on my retirement from the Council there was a big crowd 14 this is a fine day but cold I was at home all day I sold 3 sheep to christ Little for $15 50 "15 this is a fine I went to Guelph to the railroad station to see about an overcharge on freight from California I sent a letter with all the receipts to Brother John to Cali " 17 this day is very Stormy and cold I was at home not very well we sent some papers to several friends 1885 January 19 this day is very cold very keen frost " 20 this is a very cold day it has ben very cold for 5 days the thermomiter has be about 8 or 10 degrs below zero the most of the time I was fixing the clock today " 21 this is a very cold day and stormy I went over to Waterloo to get a new Spurr wheel for the horse powr I paid $5 for the wheel and a new pin I got to Waterloo at 1 Oclock started home a half past 4 Oclock got home at 10 Oclock PM " 22 this day is cold Mr & Mrs James Laidlaw MPP was down here on a visit the sleighing is good " 23 this day is not so cold I went down to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmith shop to get some fixing for the horsepowr " 24 this day is milder it snowed some we went to Guelph with 5 bags of apples N Spys got 80 cts per bag and some butter " 26 this is a very cold stormy day high wind �" 27 this day is very cold keen frost about 20 below zero we cleaned up a grist of wheat 11 1/2 Bushels " 28 this day is very cold I went up to the Mill with a grist of 11 1/2 Bushels got 485 lb of flour 68 Bran 64 lb short 42 lb to the Bushel I went to Guelph with the watter tank to get made water tight it belongs to the Creamiry 1885 Jan 29 this day extremely cold I have ben at home writting a letter to our John " 30 this day is not so cold still it is frosty I was at the church meeting " 31 this is a fine day we were cutting some straw Feb 1 this day is cold and stormy " 2 this is a very cold frosty day we cleaned up a load of fall wheat 42 Bushels 50 lb " 3 this is a fine day not so cold I was down to Mr Leslies sale I paid Scott for a whip 75 cts " 4 this morning is very heavy white frost it got very mild through the day I went to Guelph with a load of wheat 42. Bushels 45 lb got 83 cts per B its weight is 63 lb to the Bushel I bought 100 lb of Oat Meal paid $2.25 a halter 30 cts steel 25 cts " 5 this is a fine day but cold we went down to Gilfillans and to Donald Stewarts Sale " 6 this is a very cold day keen frost 20 degrees below zero I went up to the Mill with 17 bags to chopp 6 of Oats and 11 Peas & Oats " 7 this day is not so cold John Gilchrist and Robert in cutting wood I was mending Shoes " 8 this is a fine day we were at the Church 1885 Feb 9 this is a very Stormy day it snowed and blowed from the east then rained at night we cleaned up 18 bags of wheat �" 10 this is day is very cold it rained last night then cleared up got very cold and windy and continued very cold all day " 11 this is a terible cold day the thermomiter has ben rangeing between 10 and 25 all day below zero " 14 this day is clear and frosty but is a fine winter day it has ben very severe cold weather every day this week the thermomiter below zero every day sometimes 35 degrs below we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 18 bags 43 Bushels 20 lb got 82 cts per B it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel $35.52 " 16 this is a fine day we had a fall of snow this morning before daylight we cleaned up a load of Wheat " 17 this is a very extreem cold the thermomiter 21 below zero " 18 this is a fine day but very cold we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 43 Bushels 30 lb got 81 cts per Bushel $35 25 Paid James Watt for the horse $10 " 19 was at the Post office Lizzie got a letter from Mary and one from Georges Mary I got a shoe on Prince at McGibben " 20 this day is cold Mother went up to Margarets after 10 Oclock at night Margaret is sick 1885 Feb 21 this is a fine day but very cold we cutt the Peas in the forenoon had James Laing and H Gilchrist I went to Cathrin Kerrs funeral in the afternoon John Gilchrist left tonight he has ben here three months at $13 50 per month $ 40 50 " 23 this is a fine day but cold I went up to Margarets she had a young Daughter on Saturday the 21st I had the Black colt to the ferrier she scours " 20 Mr Leagate got 32 Bushels 44 lb of Barley at 67 cts per B " 24 this is a very fine day not so cold as it has ben it has ben extreemly cold since the first of January nearly all the time exept a very few days �" 28 this is a fine day milde I went to Guelph with 4 bags of apples got $1 a bag for 3 bags of Spys 80 cts for russets 9 bags of Potatoes got 40 cts per bag bought some sole leather paid 31 cts per lb $ 1.95 March 2 this day is cold John Little was down from Bells corners he went up today we was up to Robert Amoss there little Baby Died yesterday it was Buried today it was 8 days old " 3 I was at John Laings Sale in the afternoon " 4 this is a fine day I was up to Guelph fair I took up 8 bags to choop to the arkel Mill " 5 a fine day was out to Aberfoyl to a meeting in the evening about the creamery 1885 March 6 we have very fine weather now Mother got home from Margarets " 7 this is a fine day but frosty the sun is strong but a cold air " 9 this was a fine clear frosty morning the thermomiter below zero but it soon darkened up and got very stormy all afternoon snowed and blowed we had 3 lambs yesterday one died the other two is weak " 10 this was a fine clear day but very frosty " 11 this day was clear but very cold the thermomiter was 10 below zero we went down to Morriston with Edward to the Doctor I went down to Leslies about papers belonging to cementry " 12 this is a very cold day Mother and me went to Guelph and over to Mr Lennies we did not stop not at home " 13 this day has ben very cold in the morning " 16 yesterday was a very stormy day it snowed and blowed nearly all day and the night before this day has ben very cold I was over to Peter McFarlanes Sale " 17 this day is clear but very cold the thermomiter was down to about 20 below zero cold all day �" 18 this day was very cold in the morning but it got some warmer with a little snow in the afternoon March 18 I went to Guelph with some old iron 375 lb sold it for 60 cts per 100 lb in trade I bought 1/2 Bushel of Clover Paid $ 3 1/4 for it 1/2 Bushel timothy seed Paid $1 1/4 for it " 20 this is a very cold stormy day in the forenoon we went out to Aberfoyle to the Farmers Club Seed Show we had Wheat Barly and Potatoes we got the first Prize for Barley third for Potatoes nothing for Wheat I sold the Wheat 10 Bushels 28 lb to James Cruthers for 83 cts per Bushel I got $3 for Prizes " 21 this is a very cold day thermomiter 20 below " 24 this is a very stormy day snowing and blowing all the forenoon Evan McDonalds son came down for some Seed Barley 30 Bushels he paid 67 cents per Bushel $ 20.10 " 25 a very cold day we went in to the Easter fair Robert Amos came down for Some Seed wheat he got 10 Bushels for himself and 12 for Mr Leagate at 85 cts per Bushel " 28 this day is more milder than it has ben for some time we went to Guelph with 10 Bags of Potatoes Sold them for 45 cts per Bag 3 bags Appls one bag at 90 cts 2 at 80 cts they were some frozen 30 stormy snowed a good deal 1885 March 30 Ted Doughty Comenced to work he has hired with me for 7 months at $130 " 31 stormy in the forenoon fine in the afternoon I was at a meeting at the Church about the Burying ground April 1 this is a fine day but cold air we have had a very cold winter we have plenty of sleighing in the country but not in the Town we went to Guelph with Duncan he went away home to Manitoba " 2 this day is raw and dull cold in the morning and some rain and frezing in the afternoon voting on the Scott Act it was carried �" 3 this has ben a very stormy day it rained last night and freezed then snowed and blowed all day Robert James went to Christ Littles to kill pigs " 4 this is a fine day but very cold the sleighing is good in the forenoon I went in to Guelph and deposited some money of Mrs Stewarts in the Bank and renewed her debenture I paid Duncan Gilchrist for 2 sows at the Boar $2 " 6 this is a fine day the sleighing is done on the Brock road 1885 April 7 a fine morning but frosty it rained in the afternoon we sawed our firewood in the forenoon about 12 cord " 8 this is a very cold day it was soft and wett till after daylight then the wind got up and started to frezze and it has ben very cold they were at Murray sawing wood Robert James and Ted I wrote a letter to Mary " 9 this is a fine clear day we went over to visit Duncan Morrison he is very Sick we called to see Archabald McKenzies folks " 10 a fine day the Boys are hauling in the wood to the shed " 11 this day is cold and stormy more snow out of the east Robert James and myself went down to Moriston with the Cariage we had 18 Doz of eags got 14 cts per Doz 6 lb Butter 16 cts per lb we Bought a suit of cloths for Robert I paid $ 7 75 a hat $2 50 got a letter from Duncan from Manitoba " 13 this is a very cold stormy day blowed and snowed all day Ted is getting some ceader out of the swamp " 16 this is a fine day but a cold air I went to Mr Watts Funeral that is Dr McKays father in law he was taken to the Guelph Station to go to Toronto I left Mothers Gold Watch at Saveghs 17 this is a fine day hard frost at nights 1885 �April 18 this is fine clear day it is hard frost at nights Robert went to Guelph with 2 Calves sold to Christ Little to go to Buffalo sold for $6 20 this is a fine warm day we had a Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company 21 a very warm day I went to Guelph with Lizie had some eggs got 14 cts " 23 we have fine warm weather the Boys picked the stones of the Oarcherd they got in the last of the turnip pit they were badly frozen had to throw a lot out we were at Duncan Morrisons Funeral got a letter from Brother John ' 24 very warm we comenced to Plough the turnip land Bill Johnstone got 10 Bushels 20 lb of Spry Wheat Paid $1 per B 25 a fine day a little white frost in the morning we went to Guelph with 14 bags of Potatoes got 35 cts per Bag 3 bags russet apples got 75 cts per B eggs 12 cts every thing is very low we brought home 2050 lb salt paid $4 1/2 per ton 26 we had a very heavy rain last night and this morning " 27 this is a fine day a little cooler a little frost in the morning I will send a letter to John D 1885 April 28 this is very cold and stormy cold rain from the east then snowed and got very cold I was at James McLarens Sale " 29 this is a very cold morning hard frost we cleaned up 10 Bushels of spring wheat for James Hume got $1 per Bushels 10 B 23 lb 30 a fine day but cold the Boys are harrowing and picking stones off the land for the spring wheat and Barley May 1 this day is raw and cold " 2 a fine day but cold we sowed the Spring wheat 10 1/2 Bushels and 2 Bushels Barley it got very cold before night and freezed hard " 4 this is a fine day but cold sowed 7 Bushels Barley I went up to Robert Mideltons with 12 Bags Potatoes sold them for 40 cts per Bag I got 121 lb of coarse shorts at the Mill I took up �the Carriage tounge to the shop to get a new bow on it paid $1.5 for fixing it Robert was harrowing the fall wheat it is killed some on the tops of the hills and in some of the hollows " 5 this is a fine growing day it rained in the forenoon and some light shours in the afternoon Robert Gangploughed some and harrowed and rolled the wheat Ted is ploughing for Peas we cleaned up a Grist of wheat 1885 May 6 this morning is soft it is showery in the morning we went to Guelph fair with a fat cow sold it for $35 Mrs Stewart come over from Port Huron on a visit we met her at the Station we bought Edward a new Suit of close at Williamsons paid $7.75 hat and other fixings $10 in all with 2 pair of overals " 8 this day is very cold we finished Sowing the Barley 18 Bushels we filled up 10 bags of Potatoes " 9 this morning the ground is white with snow it was cold and snow showers all day we went to Guelph a grist of wheat to Presents Mill 14 Bushels 30 lb exchanged it for roller flour got 39 lb to the Busher it weighed 63 lb got 568 lb of flour with Bran and shorts we had 10 Bags of Potatoes got 37 1/2 cts per Bag " 10 we went over to See William Gilfillian he is Sick " 11 this morning is cold we have had very cold weather this spring there is no groth it turned out a fine day in the afternoon we sowed a Bag of Oats I sowed the Seed Onions and some Beets in the Garden James Evens has ben two day diging the garden paid 75 cts per day 1885 May 12 this is a fine day frost in the morning sowed 5 bushels of Oats and some Peas 13 this is a fine warm day Ted sowed Some Peas 16 Bushe Robert James went up to the Mill with 12 bags to chop 7 bags of Peas and Oats and 5 bags of Oats we lost 30 lb and paid toll I was down to Moriston " 15 this is a fine day but cold frost at night Ted Sowed a bag of Peas Sowed 18 Bushels in all Sowed 2 bags of Oats �" 16 this is a fine the Boys comenced to Plough the flatts " 18 this is a fine warm day it is very warm comenced to Sow oats in the flatt field in this side of the creek " 19 this day is very warm things is growing fine I went to Guelph for a Bushel of timothy seed Paid $ 1 75 finished sowing the oats in the big field this side of the creek " 20 this day is very warm finished sedding sowed 40 Bushells of oats 18 of Peas 18 of Barley 10 1/2 Wheat " 21 a fine day Ted is hauling out Dung " 22 this is a fine growing day we had a fine warm rain " 23 this day is dull and warm I went to Guelph " 25 a fine day we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} to see them Ted went home and brought home his colt to Pasture he is going to Pasture it here all sumer 1885 May 26 this is a fine day cool in the morning sowed Some corn for feed spreed the Dung for the Potatoes " 27 this is a very fine day we were planting Potatoes " 28 this is a fine day but cool in the morning we finished Planting the Potatoes we planted 25 Bushels we washed the Sheep in the afternoon 42 we have only 18 lambs we have lost a great lot I sold the old ram to David King for $4 he has not ben doing well for a long time " 29 this is a fine day the men is hauling out manure for the turnips I was pruning the apple trees " 30 this is a wett day it has ben raining all forenoon June 2 this is a fine warm growing day the Boys are Ploughing the turnipland we Sold the horse Prince to the old jew and Palmer for $151 " 3 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the Horse Prince it is the fair day �4 this is a fine day but soft in the morning I was at the Church this is the fast day " 5 we had a very heavy rain last night I went over to Mr Thomas Nassagaweya and got in a lower sett of teeth Paid $13 we clipped a lott of the sheep after we came home " 6 we finnished Shearing the Sheep 42 we went to church 1885 June 7 this is a fine day it is the Sacrament Sabath we were at the church a great thunder storm at night " 8 this day is a cold windy day Ted comenced to Plough the Summerfallow " 9 a fine day but cool I fixed up the wool 42 fleeces " 10 this is a fine warm day I went to the mill at Arkell with a bag of Peas to choop for the {ink smudge} {calfies} " 13 this is a fine day there was a light showr in the forenoon we went to Guelph with Some wool 99 lb long wool at 17 1/2 cts per lb 14 lb short at 22 cts $ 20. 28 1/2 10 bags potatoes 6 bags at 25 cts per B 4 bags for 75 cts for the 4 bags cheap we took home Some Salt and Plaster for the turnips Elizabeth went to the Lake to a Picknick 16 a fine day we went to Guelph with 3 stears that we Sold to Lightfoot two of them weighed 2560 lb at $5 1/4 one at 1185 lb at $5 come to $193.65 we bought a bundle of barb wire 115 lb at 6 1/4 cts $7.19 " 19 this is fine weather we comenced to Sow the turnips we went down to Gilfillians " 20 fine day untill the evening then it rained a lott I was out to the Townhall at Aberfoyle to a Magestrates cort about Hoggs horses " 22 finished sowing the turnips 5 1/2 acres 1885 June 23 this day is very fine we have had a lott of rain lately we went down to McIntyre Mill for Some fencing lumber �" 24 got home the rest of the lumber " 25 a fine day we were putting up a barbwire fence along the lane near the old house " 26 this day is very warm and close like rain we went to Rockwood with some wool we sold 97 lb at 200 in trade for cloth we left 67 1/2 lb gross to spinn Ted finished hauling out dung for the Summerfallow 27 this is a warm day I went to Guelph I got home my Watch from Pringles he cleaned and put a new mainspring Paid $2 28 we had a terable storm of wind and rain just after we got home from Church " 30 this is a fine day I was up at the Agr Colledge to the closeing exercises July this is a fine cool day we were up to Guelph to the Calidonians games " 2 we went up to Guelph with Mrs Stewart she went home to Port Huron " 3 we had a great rain I was out to Aberfoyle to a meeting of the Show Directors Gillfillian was here 1885 July 6 this is a very warm day Ted was diging post holes David McFarlane and wife was here on a visit June 29 Fannie the mare foled July 3rd it Died " 7 Ted finished putting in the posts along the sigeline " 8 w " 9 we comenced to cutt the hay in the oarchard Ted brock 2 gards of the mower I had to go to Guelph for some Mrs Stewart went away home to port Huron we went to Guelph with her went yesterday " 10 we finished cutting the Hay in the Oarchard " 13 we got in 3 loads of hay the we had a heavy shour about 3 oclock we cleaned up a load of wheat to sell �" 14 we had a great thunder storm and rain last night or this morning about one oclock we went up to Margarets today and brought Janet down " 16 this is a fine day but very hot and sultry we were at William Blacks Funeral we got in all the hay in the orchard 7 loads it was a heavy crop we had Alec Donald helping this afternoon " 18 I went to Guelph I had 4 bags of Potatoes Sold them for 25 cts per Bag halled in some hay " 21 finished cutting the hay and hauled in 4 loads we had Jim Golightly helping yesterday afternoon 1885 July 22 we have had fine weather for a week we got all the hay in 22 loads of good hay some of it was a good crop and some very light back about the creek " 24 the weather is very warm Robert Amos and Margaret and Mr & Mrs Amos from Galt came here on a visit " 29 this day is very warm we went to Guelph with some eggs the Amoss went home " 27 we have fine weather we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 Bushels 30 lb got 86 cts per B $ 33.11 Bought a Steel Barley fork paid a Dolar Ted Doughty went home in the evening his Mother Died today " 28 this day is very warm we had Some rain in the evening Mr Stirton came down here from Guelph to see us John Little went away home this afternoon he was down 29 this day is very warm we comenced to cutt the Barley we went to Hugh McNaughtons funeral in the afternoon " 30 this is a very warm day the thermomiter sood 110 in the Sun 95 in the shade we cutt some Bailey it is bad to cutt it is bad lodged we comenced to cutt the Wheat after dinner 1885 July 30 Ted Doughty came home in the afternoon about 3 oclock we had Ronald McLeod hired and Andrew Little from 10 Oclock Edward drives the reaper �" 31 this day is very warm 110 in the Sun Aug 1 not so hot today we got all the big field of fall wheat cutt and Some more Barley we hauled in 3 loads " 3 this morning is very wett rain from the east we have had a terable storm of wind and rain it has laid the oats down bad " 4 this day is dull and Showrey we went to Guelph " 5 this day is cool in the morning we cut the wheat in the little field at the concession finished then finished cutting the Barley " 6 this is a fine day we were hauling in the Barley finnished the field at the old roothouse we have had Ronald McLeod for 5 day paid him $1 1/2 per day $7.50 I hired Andrew Little for a Month in harvest for $30 he comenced to work Monday the 3rd at 10 oclock " 7 this is a fine we hauled in barley got it all in 22 loads it was a very heavy crop " 8 a fine day but looks like rain we comenced to haul in the Wheat 13 loads 1885 Aug 10 this day is very warm and cloce we had rain yesterday forenoon the boys comenced to clean the turnips the second time " 11 this is a fine day very warm I went up to Guelph and Robert Amos{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} finished hauling in the fall wheat all but the raikings " 12 a fine warm day the boys is at the turnips Robert is gangploughing we got in the wheat raikings 2 loads we had 25 loads " 13 this is a fine day we comenced to cut the Spring wheat in the afternoon " 14 we had a heavy rain throug the night Ted and Robert James was at Laings thrashing today I went up to Caulfields Mill for a grist 9 B 10 lb got 298 lb of flour only 33 lb to the Bushel good fall wheat weighed 60 lb to the Bushel 15 a fine day we finished cutting the wheat it is a very heavy crop Ted took his colt away home it has ben Pastureing here since the 25th of may 3 months except 10 days �" 17 the Boys comenced to pull the Peas Andrew was off the forenoon he was not well " 18 the Boys are pulling peas 1885 Aug 19 this is a fine cool day we had some rain last night with a great deal of lightning and a thunder we were comeing in from Aberfoyle at the time after dark Robert James is at Flimings thrashing the men is at the Peas " 20 this is a fine day Andrew Little had to quit work this morning he is not well " 21 this morning is showrey we were thrashing we had Grants steam thrasher they were stoped several times with the rain they thrashed 500 Bushels of Barley off 8 1/2 acres 180 Bushels of Democrate Wheat " 22 this is a fine day we went to Guelph the Boys finished pulling the Peas and got one load in " 24 this day is wett Showery in the forenoon the men is hauling out dung to the Summerfallow Andrew Little comenced to work this Morning " 25 this day cleared up in the afternoon it was dull in the morning we hauled in 8 loads of spring wheat " 26 this is a fine day but cold we hauled in 4 loads of Wheat 12 loads off 6 acres it was very heavy got in 8 loads of Peas Robert was at Murrays thrashing 1885 Aug 27 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the Peas 20 Loads we had to put 4 loads in a Stack " 28 this is a fine day we cutt Some oats " 29 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load wheat old 42 Bushels 6 lb got 86 cts per B �" 31 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 Bushel 25 lb Ted Started to Plough for fall wheat we went down to Aberfoyle to the Seed fair I bought 9 1/2 Bushels of Wheat from Joseph Little irish Joe paid 90 cts per Bushel Sept 1 we had a light Shower through the night we went to Guelph with 56 Bushels 32 lb of Barley " 2 we had a Shower last night we went to Guelph with 56 Bushels of Barley Fair day " 3 we had rain last night it is very cold there was some frost this morning we went to Guelph with 56 B 2 lb of Barley it is Fair " a fine day but dull at Guelph with 56 B 17 lb of Barley was at the Model Farm Sale 1885 Sept 5 this week has ben very dull and cold we cutt Some oats and hauled in 4 loads 6 this day is very cold we were at church " 7 this is a fine day comenced to Sow the fall wheat Sowed 5 acres " 8 finished Sowing the wheat in the field at the end of the Barn 15 1/2 Bushels of Clawson it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock it rained all afternoon out of the east " 9 this day is wet and showery " 10 this is a fine day the men is ploughing Robert J is at Gilchrists thrashing got a letter from Mary " 11 went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 16 lb the Boys were at the Show " 12 we were at Guelph with Butter & eggs " 3 the Sow piged had 8 pigs " 13 this day is wett and showery " 14 this is a fine day Andrew Little came back in the forenoon he comenced to Cradle oats Ted is sowing wheat �" 15 this is a fine day we comenced with the reaper to cutt the Oats in the flatt fields Brother John came from California 1885 Sept 18 got the oats all cutt but a small corner " 19 Andrew Littles month is up I paid him $30 for a Month we went in to Guelph and up to Margarets with Brother John we have had fine weather this week " 21 this is a very fine day Ted finished cutting the Oats Uncle John & Lizzie went to Guelph " 22 we had a Small Shower in the morning we started to haull in the Oats 6 loads I went in to Guelph with Brother John and Lizzie they started for New York " 23 this day is very cold and windy we were hauling in the Oats " 25 this is a fine day we finished hauling in the Oats {blank space} loads we had to make a Stack " 26 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph Brother John and Lizzie came home from New York they came on the evening train they were away since wednesday Tuesday " 28 the weather is very warm I went to Guelph in the afternoon with a bag of Barley to the Show I took a Grist of 5 bags of wheat 11 B 46 at home 11 B 40 at mill to Pips mill got 39 lb to the Bushel 455 lb 1885 Sept 29 we went to Guelph to the Show this day is very warm " 30 I went to Guelph to the Show and brought the Barley home I got the Second Prize for it Oct 1 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 12 lb at home 53 B 36 lb at Guelph got 67 cts it was bright " 2 this morning is dull we went to Guelph with Brother John he started off home to California he has ben here sinch the 15th of september on a Visit " 3 we had some rain I went down to Morriston with the Buggie to get the wheels fixed �" 4 this day is very cold had some rain last night " 5 this day is cold and wett to Guelph with Susan and her children to the station she has ben down since Wednesday on a Visit " 6 this day is dull and cold the men is at Laings thrashing I started to pick the Apples in the Afternoon " 7 this is a fine day but cold I wento Guelph with Janet Amos then down to Aberfoyle to get tikets for the Show " 8 this day is dull and Soft it rained last night and showrey today we were at the Puslinch Show got the first prize for Barley and Potatoes " 9 this is a fine day Ted did not come home from the Show till noon they were at the Potatoes in the afternoon 1885 Oct 10 this is a fine a little frost in the morning the Boys finished taking up the Potatoes all except the Ploughing they a are pitted in the field they are bad with the rott I was at the Apples " 12 this is a fine day but threatening a storm we were at the apples Ted comenced to Plough " 13 this is a very wett day a great Storm of wind and rain from the East it knocked the Apples down of the trees " 14 this forenoon is wett it rained very heavy through the night the Boys ploughed in the affternoon I was putting the Polls on the wire fence and pulled some apples in the evening " 15 this is a fine day we were at the Church it the fast day " 16 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat and Barley 25 B 25 lb wheat at 86 cts per B $ 21.79 17 B 34 lb and 2 B 8 lb Barley at 55 cts and 68 cts per B $11.19 " 17 a fine day we were at the Church the Boys were taking in the Potatoes from the Pits 3 loads �18 at the Church Sacrament Sabath a fine day " 19 this day is dull and cold we got in all the Potatoes 8 loads 1885 Oct 19 of good Potatoes and over one load of bad ones they are bad with the rot " 20 the boys are Ploughing the Potatoe land a fine day " 22 this is a fine day we finished gathering the apples they are a very poor crop only a very few trees well loadid very few winter apples the men is Ploughing 23 this has ben a very fine day Robert is at A McKenzies thrashing we cleaned up a load of Wheat "24 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 41 B 10 lb at home 41 B 5 lb at Goldies mill got 85 cts per Bushel $ 34.92 Jane had a young son last night " 26 this is a very fine day we were thrashing with Grants steam thrasher we thrashed 382 Bushels of Wheat 132 of spring some of it is Shrounk 250 of fall wheat very good and 100 of Oats 130 of Pea " 27 this is a fine morning untill noon then it rained all afternoon we thrashed 440 B of Oats 140 of Peas we thrashed all day 28 this day is very dull dark and foggie all day we went down to see Janes Baby we seperated the sheep " 29 this has ben a very wett day it has rained all day put the Pigs up to fatten 7 " 30 this is a dry day but dull and cold the Boys are topping the turnips I went to Morriston got a pair of halters $1 each 1885 Oct 31 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs got 18 cts for Butter 20 cts for eggs the Boy got in 13 loads of turnips and harrowed up a lott �Nov 2 the weather is cold and and slight snow Shours it rained all yesterday afternoon we got in turnips 8 loads " 3 this day is dull and cold got in some turnips " 4 this is a fine morning till noon then it comenced to rain a little it rained nearly all afternoon lightly we were at the fair " 5 this morning is very dull ang foggie it comenced to rain after dinner and rained all affternoon we hauled in 4 loads of turnips in to a pitt in the forenoon " 6 dull and soft rained in the after noon " 7 dull and soft we went to Guelph I got 4 corner stone posts from D Kenady for our plot at the Cementry paid $6 for them it rained nearly all afternoon " 9 a fine day hauling in turnips " 10 a very fine day got in the most of the turnips I went down to the Graveyard with the stone posts " 11 this is a very fine day we hauled in 2 loads turnips finished them 76 loads they were a good crop I went to Arkell with the wagon to get it fixed 12 a fine day at the church Thanksgiving day 13 this morning is wett then got cold I went over to see Andrew McRobbie he is very sick 1885 Nov 14 this morning is cool with some snow we went to Guelph with some truck Edward went up for the wagon to Arkell we were getting it fixed " 16 this day is cool we have about 3 inches of snow I went down to Morriston for the Buggy I was getting it fixed at Hugh Campbles got 2 new rims and new tires and got it Painted it looks as good as new paid $17 50 " 17 this day is soft and warm we went to Guelph to see about some Silver ware �" 18 Robert James went up to the Mill with some stuff to chopp 10 bags of Peas & Oats 3 of Oats " 19 this is a very fine day I went to Wilsons Sale " 20 this day is cold and raw I was at M Holms Sale " 21 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 13 bags of Potatoes got 60 cts per Bag 4 Bags of Apples got 60 cts " 24 Robert and Margaret Amos was down to see us " 26 a fine day we went to Guelph with Butter and eggs we got home some Picture frames 4 paid $ 3 a pair of boots for Janet Amos paid $1 75 ' 27 this is a fine day I was picking potatoes in the seller Christ Little took away 11 lambs paid $33 28 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 13 bags Potatoes got 60 cts per Bags 4 bags appls 60 cts for 2 and 50 for 2 bought part Barl herring paid $ 3.70 1885 Dec 1 this is a fine day a little raw and cold in the afternoon we were at Andrew McCrobbies Funeral I have ben Acquainted with him Since the year 1834 in Dundas Robert Janes is ploughing " 2 this day is a little cold but the roads are very muddy we went to Rockwood to the woolen factory for yarn got 51 lb spun paid 15 cts per lb $7 65 got some wincy and yarn in all $9.62 then we went in to Guelph it is the fair lots of men ploughing " 3 a fine day but a little cold I was at a meeting of reformers at Aberfoyle hall " 4 this day is colder and a little drippel of snow Robert J is at Watts thrashing in the afternoon " 5 this is a terable Stormy day Snowed and blowed all day and very cold I went over to James Lairds to Insure his Buildings Robert was at Wats thrashing in the forenoon we housed the Sheep �" 7 this is a very cold frosty day the thermomiter 2 deg below zero I went up to Insure William Hamiltons Barn on lot 2nd 10 con Puslinch " 8 this is a fine morning untill noon then it snowed all afternoon we went down to Tailor McIntosh to get Some close made for Robert James & myself 1885 Dec 8 we bought a robe from R B Morrison paid $14 cash " 9 this day is soft it rained all night and all forenoon a lot of the snow went away it cleared up to frost " 10 this day is cold with showers of snow in the afternoon I wen to Aberfoyl got farmer Shod at Bickleys the roads are slippery " 11 a fine day went down to C Littles and W Kerrs " 12 a fine day we went to Guelph with the cutter the sleighing is not good we bought a quantity of silverware and a vilace for Lizzie paid $4 20 at Metcalfs the sow went to Gilchrists Boar yesterday the 11th " 13 this has ben a very snowing day but calm " 14 this is a very fine day good Sleighing " 15 this is a fine morning but got very cold and stormy in the afternoon we killed 7 pigs in the forenoon " 16 this is a good winter day we went to Guelph with 5 pigs the weight was 192 lb 195 ,, 181 ,, 179 ,, 185 at home 932 at Guelph 925 lb Sold them for $5 25 $48 3/100 left 2 at home weighed 393 ,, 225 lb " 17 this is a fine winter day I went over to R Hammerslys and J McPhersons to Insure I paid my taxes $48 57 " 19 this morning is stormy we went to Guelph with 5 bags Potatoes got 60 cts per B 5 bag apples 60 for 4 $1 for 1 bag Northern Spys 1885 �Dec 21 this is a very fine day warm I went down to McIntoshes the Tailors for some new close a suit for myself and a suit and overcoat for Robert James paid him $20 for making and trimmings the triming wer $7 I called to James Scotts " 22 this is a fine warm day Gilfillan & Wife was here " 23 this day is very Soft it rained in the forenoon the snow in nearly all gone " 24 this is a fine day it frezed last night it is good wheeling we went to Guelph to see the Christmas Market " 25 I went down to Christs and up to R Amoss with Some Silver ware there Uncle John gave them as a Christmas Present it is cold " 26 I went in to Guelph had 2 bags of Potatoes got 60 cts I expected Lizzie home but she did not come " 28 this day is mild at the Nomination of Councilors " 29 this is a fine day Duncan Gilchrist wen to the mill with 10 bags of oats to chopp and 2 bags 4 Bushels 27 lb got 40 lb of flour to the Bushel 30 this is a fine day Soft and the roads muddy Mother and me were at Maggie Gilffillians Weding She got Married to George Tucker of Paris 1885 Dec 31 this day is mild the roads are Soft Lizzie came home from Bells Corners She was up to visit Susan She went up with Robert Janes two weeks ago the Sow went Gilcrists Boar the second time Jan 1 1886 1 this is a fine day the roads are hard Janet Gilfillian and some friends from Galt was here I got a letter from Brother John for Lizzie regestered " 2 I went to Guelph got some money out of the Bank I paid a Note of Duncans $73 I bought some close for the Boys and an Overcoat for myself at Williansons paid $5 for it �" 4 this is a very wett day it rained all yesterday afternoon all night all day today the roads are very bad I went to Aberfoyl to the Elction fo Councilors " 5 a fine forenoon snow in the afternoon " 6 this day is very cold North wind below zero " 8 this is a very cold day 8 below zero we have had 3 very cold day I paid McPhee $30 for 3 days thrashing " 9 this is a very stormy cold day high wind " 14 this is a fine day but frosty we have had 8 days of very seveer cold weather every day steady cold we had our Annual Insurance Meeting I am President 1886 Jan 16 this day is soft it raned some but not heavy al day we were in to Guelph with some butter and eggs I sent a rocking chair up to Mildmay Station for Mrs James Button by express " 13 I was in to Guelph called Dailey the land Agent " 19 this day is fine it snowed last night and this morning I went to Guelph to meet Christ Little I got Fanney and Jennie Shod at D McKinzies Shop paid $1 25 got the chopping home from the mill yesterday 8 bags peas & Oats it has ben up for a week we were up to Arkell at Innis{small superscript occurs, indicating the possessive} Meeting in the even " 20 this has ben a snowing day the Farmers Social at night got very rough at night " 21 this is a fine day but it snowed a lot last night the roads are heavy I was at Aberfoyle at a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company " 22 this is a fine day till 4 Oclock it comenced to snow and get stormy we were up to Margarets I got a check cashed I got from Duncan $75 ' 23 this is a fine day but very cold " 25 this is a fine day I got Farmer & Doll shod at Bickleys " 26 there was a surprise party from Guelph here last night Duncan Gilchrist was at C Laings bee a load of wood to Guelph �1886 Jan 29 this is a fine day mild and soft I was down to Morriston and at the Annual Meeting at the curch we called to visit the Minister the Mrs and me " 30 this is a fine day but a little colder we went to Guelph with some Butter & egs and 6 bags of apples got 70 cts for 4 bags and 50 for 2 I paid for Duncans Mercurry Feb 1 this day is cold I went to Guelph for Coal Oil paid 70 cts for 4 gallons it went to Carricks Sale " 2 this is a very cold day 10 below zero " 3 this is very cold day from 10 to 20 below zero Duncan Gilchrist went to the Mill for the Grist 11 Bushels got 431 lb of flour 39 lb to the B and a little over " 4 this is a very cold day I went down to Morriston for the Boiler paid 50 cts for fixing it " 5 this day is very cold from 20 to 30 below zero " 6 this day is not so cold it is milder snowing a little there was a large party of young folks here the last night " 8 this is a fine day I went out to meet James Scott at Aberfoyle about the Insurance I went down to Morriston to se the Doctor I fell in the Morning and hurt my back going in to the Woodsheed I got a tug mendid at Scotts " 11 this is a fine day rather warm for the sleighing I went down to Morriston to see the Doctor 1886 Feb 12 this day is very dull and Soft we had a showr with thunder and lightning early this mornind Mother and me was up to Murrays in the afternoon I paid him for the cows at his Bull 6 cows $7 I paid Kenneth McKenzie for 6 cows $6 " 13 this day has ben very wett it rained heavy all forenoon and some in the Afternoon the Boys cleaned up 17 bags of fall wheat " 14 this day is very disagreable snowing some and soft �" 15 this day snowing some and soft got cold at night " 17 the weather is cold just now " 18 this is a fine day the weather is mild Christ Little paid me $8 25 being a balance due on some lambs and sheep " 19 this day is very soft and disagreable soft snow all day and melting we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 Bushels 40 lb got 77 cts it weighed 59 lb to the Bushel $29.08 got 500 lb of shorts 580 lb of bran paid $7.26 I paid Andrew Laing $3.50 for horse doctering some years ago " 20 this is a terable cold day clear windy and very cold the roads are some drifted Duncan Gilchrist went down to Morriston he went walking he tryid the cutter " 22 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got a letter from Mary " 23 a fine clear day we was up to James Scotts on a visit 1886 Feb 24 we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs this is a very fine day " 25 this day is soft it rained all forenoon we were at West McIntire Funeral in the afternoon " 26 this is a very cold day it has ben very windy all last night and today and cold the folks were up to Margarets last night to a surprise party " 27 this is a very cold day March 1 this day is very cold and frosty 12 below zero " 3 this morning is cold but it got milder through the day it has ben very and windy since last Tuesday night we went to Guelph fair with 5 bags of Apples got 80 cts for 3 bags 70 for 2 we bought 100 lb of Oat meal paid $2 1/4 " 4 this is a fine day the boys went to Forbes mill for sawdust " 5 this is a fine warm day I was at Mrs James Hennings funeral �" 6 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the hide of a heffer we killed yesterday it weighed 56 lb got 6 cts per lb I bought 13 Bushel 6 lb of Barley paid 50 cts per B paid $ 6.50 I sold a quarter of Beef a front to Duncan Gilchrist 117 lb at 4 3/4 cts per lb bought a Barel of salt paid 90 cts " 8 this day is soft and dull they are cutting ice got home 3 loads " 9 we had some more snow we were hauling ice from humes pond got home 7 loads 94 blocks got it all packed 1886 March 10 this is a fine day I went to Guelph with George Grigor I was at Evan McDonalds Funeral " 12 this forenoon is very soft it snowed all forenoon very disagreable I went over to Bob Blacks Mill " 13 this is a fine day we went to Guelph I bought 12 Bush of Peas from I Hewr paid 60 cts per B got 300 lb of Shorts " 15 this is a fine day had some snow last night I went down to Morriston to get sme harness mendid I bought a Buggy whip paid one Dolar for it to Scott " 16 this is a very fine day frosty at nights the sleighing is is prety good on the back roads we got home all the firewood that Ronald McLeod cut 12 cords paid him 60 cts per cord and his dinner " 18 this is a fine day I went to Guelph to get a peice of mettle cast for the horse powr I went down to Aberfoyle to the postoffice " 19 this day is very disagreable it rained a lott I went to Guelph for the Casting of the horspowr " 20 this day is dull and Soft it rained in the morning and turned very cold and wett near night it rained all night and forenoon on Sundy we cutt the firewood about 13 cord " 22 this is a fine day �1886 March 23 this day is very cold we killed 7 little Pigs " 24 this is a fine day but cold in the morning we went to Guelph with 7 Pigs they weighed 737 lb at home 721 lb at Guelph got $6.50 $45 95 we bought a suit of cloths for Edward at Williamsons paid $6 25 for them bought half Bushel Clover seed paid at the rate of $7 75 per B 3 bags of Apples got 75 cts Butter 23 cts " 25 this is a fine day I went down to Morriston paid Scott $2 for fixing collars got some tins mendid at Johnstons " 27 a fine day went to Guelph with Butter & eggs got 22 cts f Butter " 29 we had a cold stormy night it rained and frezed every thing is in a sheet of ice in the morning it got soft through the day Murray brought home the horsepowr they were cutting wood on Saturday " 30 this day is sort of raw dull and Soft it rained in the forenoon " 31 this morning is dull and Misty in the forenoon it rained heavy in the afternoon I went down to Donald McPhersons Sale took down some Collars to Scott to fix Apris 1 this morning is very stormy Snowed and blowed all all forenoon got warmer in the afternoon Mr Bailey paid $90 intrest on Mortgage of Mrs Stewart " 3 this morning is frosty the roads are very rough in the morning got soft in the afternoon we went to Guelph with 2 bags of apples got 80 & 70 cts Butter 23 cts egs 11 cts 1886 April 5 the weather is cold and raw looks like a storm of the last Donald Bell comenced to work he is hired for $17 per month for 6 or 7 months we sold 2 steers to G Lightfoot $4 62 1/2 per hundred lb to be delivered in Guelph on Ester fair Thursday the 15th " 6 this is a terable Stormy day it comenced to blow a very high wind last night in the morning it got to be a terable wind it comenced to snow about ten oclock then it snowed and blowed at a terable rate all day and all night �" 7 this is a fine day but the roads are almost impasible some places very deep and other places no snow at all " 8 this is a fine warm but very bad roads " 10 this is a fine day frosty in the morning we went to Guelph with Butter got 23 cts 20 lb per lb eggs 10 cts " 12 this is a very soft day a light rain nearly all day we were down to the Seed fair at Aberfoyle had some Spring wheat did not get anything or Sell bought 4 Bushels of Peas {blank space} from J Pettersan paid 65 cts " 15 this is a fine warm day it has ben warm for several day we went to Guelph to the Ester fair had the two steers in they weighed 2375 lb at $4 62 1/2 per 100 lb $109.37 1886 April 16 a fine warm day the roads are very bad I went down to Morriston to get some harness fixed I got 4 collars covered and some other harness mendid I got a letter from Brother John " 17 comenced to Plough the turnip land " 19 we have fine warm weather things are growing the fall wheat is badly killed on the tops of the hills the Boys are Ploughing I was fixing the harrows " 21 this is a very warm day we were up to Guelph with some Butter & eggs got 20 cts & 10 cts for each " 22 a very fine weather warm we sowed some wheat " 23 a very fine warm finnished sowing the Wheat 6 Bushels and 3 pects and 7 1/2 Bushels Barley we sowed the Barley too thick put the 18 cog wheel and the 14 cog pinion ' 24 thhis is a very wett morning thunder & lightning last night ploughed some in afternoon " 26 we had a good deal of rain last night it is raw and cold Edward and me went up to Robert Amoses I was out to the station about some freight �27 this turned out a fine warm day it rained a great deal last night nearly all night Edward brought a young Bull I bought from Robert Amos Rose Duke 1886 April 27 the Sow piged last night She had 7 pigs " 28 this is a fine day the boys are gandploughing & harrowing " 29 this is a fine warm day we finished sowing the sowing the Barley 14 Bushels we sowed 7 Bushels on 2 3/4 aeries on Potatoe land and turnip we sowed it too thick we had the 18 cog on square shaft and 14 and pinion we change put on the 30 cog and the 12 pinion " 30 this is a terable wett day it has rained steady since early this morning 3 or 4 oclock on till the afternoon May 1 this is a very fine warm day the weather has ben warm and a good deal of rain every thing is growing fast the Spring is early the trees are out in leaf we went to Guelph with Butter got 18 cts eggs 10 cts " 3 a fine warm day Sowed 10 Bushels of Peas with the 11 cog pinion " 4 this day is Showery we sowed some Oats back at the limekiln but it got very wett after supper it rained very heavy Robert James went down to Christ Little for 7 Bushels 20 lb Peas " 5 this is a fine day we went to Guelph for a barl of Dried Pears that came from California that Brother John sent 220 lb paid $2.20 Duty freight 41 cts 1886 May 5 that was a overcharge the freight being paid before we got 250 lb of Shorts " 6 this is a fine day we sowed 8 1/2 Bushels of Peas in the field out at the Concession Chris Little sowed them by hand we sold a Cow to a man called Bishop for 35 dollars she had a blind teat " 7 comenced to Sow some Oats in the field at the old roothouse and picking stones �" 8 this morning is dull we had a terable storm last night of thunder and lightning and a great rain we went to Guelph today with Butter and Eggs we bought some things at Littles Store I bought a hat at Stewarts $2 " 10 we had a very wett day it rained all day after 8 oclock we brock the Seed drill I mendid it in the morning " 12 a fine day we finished in the field at the roothouse 21 B and the little field at the corner in Peas 3 B Sowed 21 1/2 B " 11 a fine warm day was at old James Blacks funeral " 13 sort of Showery all forenoon we went to Guelph Robert Amos came down last night and paid me $150 " 15 this is a fine day but cold and raw Lizzie and me went up to Robert Amoss I was at the Office of the Clerk of the Surogate Court to get James Blacks Will regestered I am the Executor 1886 May 17 this is a fine day there was some frost this morning there some ice on the water in some places I was down to meeting at the Church about the Church Lot " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with some eggs and got Blacks will out of the Surogote Court " 19 they comenced to gather the Cream for the Creamery " 21 fine warm weather Robert James is at Christs sowing Oats Donald is ploughing for Oats at the creek " 22 this is a fine warm day there was a lot of thunder and lightning last night but we had no rain here we finished sowing the Oats we put in the little field at the creek nearby 8 bushels we sowed altogether 37 Bushels of Oats 21 Peas 14 Barley 6 3/4 Wheat 79 " 23 this day is cold we went to Church " 24 this morning is very cold I was at a meeting at the Townhall in Aberfoyle �" 25 this day is cold and windy I prunning apple trees the boys is hauling dung for the Potatoes " 26 this morning is very cold a little frost in some places I went to Guelph got Jeanie Shod at McKenzies got a Bushel of corn paid 70 cts for it " 27 this is a fine warm day some rain in the forenoon we comenced to plant the Potatoes planted 7 roows of 1886 May 27 early rose next the Barley 7 rows of Beauty of hebron next them the white Elifant next them the late Rose next the turnips " 29 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 34 B 15 lb at home 34 B at Guelph got 77 cents per B $26 18 brought home some salt and Plaster " 31 this day is cold we are hauling out dung June 1 this is a fine day I was down to a Meeting at the Church about the grave yard " 2 this is a warm day I went in to Guelph fair barganed with George Henning for a maer the price is $50 " 3 this is the fast day we were at the Church " 4 this is a fine warm day we clipped the Sheep 30 Christ Little helping us " 5 this is a fine warm day we were at the Church " 6 a fine day we were at Church Sacrament Sabath " 7 this is a fine day we had a nice Sower this morning I was at a meeting at the Creamery of the Committee the boys are ploughing the sumerfallow " 9 this is a fine day Mother and me went over to Dumfriece to visit William Beattie then went to Galt to Robert Amos stoped all night there was a fine shower at night " 10 we got home from Galt we had a fine shower �1886 June 11 this is a fine day the Boys are ploughing Summerfallow " 12 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with Some eggs and the Bulls hide got 6 cts per lb 72 lb " 8 the young Bull that we Bought from Robert Amos Died this afternoon we got him laying Dead in the Orchard we never seen anything wrong with him till we got him Dead " 14 we were down to William Gilfillians on a visit " 15 we went up to Robert Amoss to see them the Boys finished ploughing the Summerfallow it is hard " 16 we had a light Shwer this morning this day is very close and hot it has ben very warm for some time I planted 180 cabages in the field " 17 we had a fine Showre this morning we were working Statute labour today 18th sowed some turnips " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph sowed turnips " 21 sowed some turnips in the morning finished drilling the turnips it rained in the forenoon and evening 22 a fine day I was at a Meeting at the Church about the Cementery 23 this day is dull and Soft Robert went to the Mill with a grist of Wheat to Arkle M 9 B 12 lb got 310 lb of flour 192 lb bran & Shorts 502 lb the sow went Mr Laings Boar 1886 June 24 this day is dull and warm fine growing weather I was down to Aberfoyl Town Hall at the Dominion court of Rivission Robert James went to Schaw Sation for a new Mower that I bought from George Henning for $50 cash and the old machin we got a letter from Brother John son Johns Baby Died on the {blank space} �" 25 this morning is wett it has ben warm and Showery all day I went to Guelph with some wool 135 lb at home 134 lb at Guelph sold one bundel for 19 cts one for 18 cts one for 14 cts matted no docking got $20 91 I bought 500 lb of Shorts paid $3 got 100lb oatmeal paid $2 25 " 26 this is a fine warm growing day I went with Mother up to Wiarton with the train we left Guelph at 12 oclock arived at Wiarton a quarter past 6 Oclock we went out to Alex McCoags 9 miles to Keppel " 27 we went over to George Grahams and Mr Dunns at Big Bay we stoped at G Grahams all night July 1 this day is warm we went to Wiarton Dominion Day " 2 this day is very warm we got home from Keppel " 3 I went to Guelph and was at a meeting of the Committee at the Creamery 1886 July 5 we comenced to cutt the hay with the new mower " 6 this day is very warm it has ben very warm since last Saturday we got one field of hay cut and the most of it raiked up and 2 loads in the Barn " 7 very warm got in 5 loads of Hay " 8 this is a fine but dry Robert comenced to cutt the hay in the Back field I went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 54 lb at home 37 B 50 lb at Guelph got 73 cts per B $27.63 " 10 this is very warm dry weather Busy hauling in hay " 13 we have had warm dry weather lately fine hay weather we have finished the hay in the Back field and the field near the ditch 24 loads " 14 this day is soft it rained a good deal last night and light rain today dull all day the Orchard is cutt " 15 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with part of the Reaper to get fixed at Toltons we took a grist up to the Mill at Arkel 11 Bushels 13 lb got 400 lb flour or nearly 36 lb to the Bushel �" 16 this is a fine day raiked up the hay in the Oarchard " 17 a fine day finished hauling in the Hay {blank space} loads of fine hay we went to Guelph then went to Mr Hamerslies Funeral I was one of the Pallbearers he was 84 1886 July 16 I went to Guelph for the Reaper paid $1.25 " 19 fine weather the Boys are cleaning the turnips I was down to Aberfoyle to Meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about the McRobbies fire " 20 I went to Guelph to investigate about McRobbie fire " 22 this is a warm day I went down to Aberfoyle to get Rock shod and Farme one shoe the Boys comenced to cutt a swath round the wheat " 23 this day is warm we were cutting wheat in the field at the end of the Barn it is very good where it is not winter killed but there is a good killd "24 finished cutting the wheat in that field then we cutt 3 acres of Barley " 25 this day is very warm it has ben very warm and dry all week we had a little rain at night " 26 this day is dull we comenced to cutt the wheat in the Back field next Archies it rained at night " 27 we had quite a lot of rain last night this day is warm some Shours went round we were cutting wheat 28 this is a fine day dull in the forenoon finished cutting the fall wheat in the morning hauled in 4 loads of Barley in the afternoon " 29 there was a little rain in the morning a fine day after 1886 July 29 hauled in a load of Barley and and 5 load of Wheat �" 30 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of Wheat the field at the Barn finished hauling in the fall wheat 18 load " 31 a very warm day finished hauling in the Barley 9 load August 2 this day is dry and got very cold at night I went out to Bickleys with the old wagon to get the tires sett I went down to Morriston to get some harness mendid " 3 this day is very cold I went down for the wagon " 4 cold in the forenoon we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 40 Bushels 50 lb got 74 cts per B $30.25 " 6 we have ben at the turnips cleaning them the second time we cutt the Spring wheat in the afternoon 4 acres it is a very good crop " 7 the weather is very dry we comenced to pull the Peas in the afternoon they are a light crop " 9 the weather is very warm and dry pulling Peas and Ploughing Robert was at Atkinsons thrashing " 13 very warm dry weather we got in the Spring wheat 4 loads it was a nice crop not very heavy " 14 we went to Guelph with Some eggs comenced to cutt the Oats cutt 4 acres " 16 we had a fine rain today it has ben very dry " 17 a fine day we went to Guelph Pulling Peas finished " 18 Lizzie went away to Chicago to meet her Uncle 1886 August 20 a fine day got all the Peas hauled in " 21 a fine day comenced to cutt the oats Robert is at the turnips Donald was at J Laings thrashing we were at Guelph " 23 we cutt some Oats we had a heavy rain �" 24 a fine day dull in the morning finnished cutting the Big field of Oats Brother John arived here today from California the Painters has ben here Painting since yesterday noon they are Painting the Windows Kitchin and Diningroom " 27 Robert James is riging up the summerfallow " 28 the Boys were ploughing in the forenoon hauling in Oats in the afternoon till five Oclock then we had a big rain storm the greatest storm of rain we have had for a long time the bigest for this year " 30 this day is dull and soft a heavy shower in the afternoon " 31 a fine day we went in to Guelph with Brother John he went off to Boston on a trip he took Lizzie with him he went away on the half past two train Donald Bell went in to Guelph to get a suit of close Sept 1 this is a fine day hauled in some Oats in the afternoon 2 a fine day hauled in all the Oats in the big field near the bush " 3 this is a fine day got one field all ready to sow 4 very warm comenced to Sow the fall wheat in the field at the well 1886 Sept 4 very warm we went in to Guelph Brother John and Lizzie came hom from there trip to Boston I was to See McLean the Lawer about the Black estate " 6 this very warm weather finished sowing the wheat in the field at the well 14 Bushels of Clawson Wheat we sowed part of it with the 11 cog pinion and part with the 10 cog I bought the wheat 16 Bushels 20 lb from Joseph Smith paid 80 cents per Bushel the painters finished paintaing the House " 8 the weather has ben very warm for a week " 9 this day is dull and foggy with a heavy rain in the forenoon we went in to Guelph after it faired with Brother John he Started away home to California he has ben over on a visit " 10 this day is warm soft in the morning Sowed wheat �" 11 this is a fine day we finished Sowing the Wheat we Sowed 16 B 20 lb of Clawson we bought from Joe Smith paid 80 cts per B we sowed a little over 9 Bushels of old Democrate Wheat we went in to Guelph then down to Aberfoyle Town Hall to a Metting of the Insurance Directors about the McRobbie fire finished cutting the Oats " 12 this morning is wett it rained a good deal in the forenoon 1886 Sept 13 this is a fine day but cool it rained at night I was down to Morriston I paid Hugh Campbell $26 for painting part of the house the Dining Room and Kitching and all the windows 2 coats " 14 this is a fine day it rained nearly all night " 15 this has ben a fine dry day but very windy it looks like a Storm out of the east the Boys was binding Oats Edward was with Christ hauling in Oats " 16 this morning is dull it rained some last night we went in to Guelph with a load of old wheat 40 Bushels 56 lb at home 40 B 50 lb at Goldies it weighed 58 lb to the Bushels got 74 cts per Bushels " 18 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 39 Bushels 40 lb at 74 cts per B " 20 this a fine day but cold it rained a lott yesterday I went in to Guelph in the afternoon to meet Sandy McCoag and his wife they came down from Keppel on a visit " 21 a fine day we went over to Beverley to Hector McCoags with Sandy & Jane McCoag " 22 this is a fine day but looks like rain we got in all the Oats we had 19 loads in all it comenced to rain in the evening quite a thunder storm 1886 Sept 23 this day was very warm we went in to Guelph to the Provincial Exibition George Graham came home with us �" 25 this day is very warm I went in to Guelph with George Graham & Wife Sandy McCoag & Wife they went home to Keppel " 26 this forenoon is wett " 27 this is a fine day we had the Steem Thrasher Petter Humes we thrashed 60 Bushels spring wheat 220 B fall and 580 Bushels Oats " 28 we thrashed 122 Peas 122 Democrat Wheat 200 B of Barley it rained in the afternoon " 30 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 Bushels 40 lb at 74 cts per B $29.95 October 2 we went in to Guelph with Mrs D Stewart She went home to Port Huron the Boys finished ploughing the sod field we put the pigs up to feed " 5 this day is dull but mild and warm we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 15 lb at 55 cts per B $30.25 we bought a barrel of Salt " 6 this is a fine warm day Edward is at the Apples " 7 fine day we were at the Puslinch Show all but Donald " 8 Robert and Donald went to the Milton Show 1886 October 8 I went down to Aberfoyle got a new sett of tugs 4 for the heavy harness from Mr Scott Morriston " 9 went to Guelph with Lizzie got Jennie shod at McKenzies paid $1 one new 3 sett " 11 very warm weather we started the Potatoes today " 12 this day is dull and threatning rain still it a fine day finnished the Potatoes they are a very poor crop a little over a wagon load off an acre I went over to Rockwood took over Some wool treadid it off for cloth and yarn 41 1/2 lb wool at 22 cts 7 lb at 29 cts $11.16 I was a Judge at the Rockwood Show on grain and roots and vegitables �" 13 this day is dull and mistay all day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley got 58 cts 51 B 22 lb at home 50 B 40 lb at Guelph cash $ 29.48 I went down to Richardsons Sale at Aberfoyle " 14 this has been a very wett day it rained very heavy for a long time till 4 Oclock then the wind got up it got terible windy till night and after night Lizzie and me went to the Church it is the fast day " 15 this is a fine day but very windy we are at the apples picking " 16 this is a fine day but cool we went to Church I went down to Morriston paid Mr Scott $9 for 4 tugs for the harnes 1886 October 17 this is a terable wett day it snowed in the morning till ten oclock then it rained steady till near night we were at Church this is the Sacrament Sabath Lizzie has joined the Church the sow piged had 10 lived 7 " 18 I went out to John Douglas to examin the roof of the Barn some of the Shingles were blown of with the storm " 19 a fine day but dull and soft in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 51 B 22 lb at home 50 B 40 lb at Slemans got 58 cts per Bushel $ 29.48 " 22 this is a fine warm day fine weather finished gathering in the apples a poor crop some trees well loadid others none at all " 23 a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 46 B 32 lb at home 46 B 5 lb at I Hewrs in Guelph got 55 cts per B $25.25 I bought some lumber for the Portch at Stewarts paid $9 for it " 25 a fine day but a little cold the Boys comenced to top the turnips I was down to Morriston in the afternoon " 26 this day is cold but dry northeast wind at the turnip " 29 this forenoon is raw and cold east wind rained all afternoon we got the turnips all toped and half harrowed �" 28 this forenoon is very wett it rained all forenoon till one Oclock I went to Guelph to Blakes big Meeting 1886 October 29 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to get the Plough fixed and a shoe on Doll we started to haull in the turnips 5 load I was at the large Reform Meeting in Guelph last night " 30 a fine day they are at the turnips we went to Guelph to get a Square of Shingles paid $1.95 a Window Shash paid 50 cts Robert James got a tooth pulled Nov 1 very fine weather busy at the turnips " 2 this is a very fine day busy at the turnips was at Alex Watts sale " 3 a fine day fine weather lately we finished hauling in the turnips 58 large loads they are a fine crop " 4 this is a fine day a little cooler Christ Little is thrashing " 5 a fine day the men are Ploughing we put the ram to the Ewes 20 Ewes and 2 Ewes we left out old 26 lambs John Nicoll has ben here for 6 days putting up a Porch at the kitching door and fixing the back porch I paid him $7 for 6 days work " 6 this morning is dull it started to snow a little in the morning very little all forenoon quite a showr about noon the ground was white we went to Guelph with Butter and egs 19 cts for the Butter 18 for the egs " 7 this morning is pretty cold frost Robert Amos came down in here for Mother this morning about 3 Oclock Margaret was Sick had a young Daughter son Walter Lawance 1886 Nov 8 this day is a little cold hard frost last night but a fine day we were fixing the horse stable Donald was Flimings and Gilchrists thrashing his time is up tonight 7 Months " 9 this is a fine day we are working at the stable we tied in all the cattle put up 4 to fatten left 3 yearlings out in the Shed Donald Bell is hired for another Month for $10 per month �10 this day is dull and soft looking like rain I went up to Guelph and Robert Amos{small superscript} " 12 this day is cold and raw I went over to Mr Thomas Dentist with Jane to get her teath fixed 13 this is a very cold morning it has ben a very cold windy night and very cold all day we went to Guelph with 6 bags of apples got 45 cts per bag all round we brought home a new cooking stove Elizabeth Bought it at Sunleys Paid ${blank space} I Bought a 100 lb of Oatmeal Paid $2.25/100 at I Hewrs " 15 a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle to pay Taxes $46.86 " 16 this is a fine clear day hard frost fixing things round " 17 this is a very wett day it snowed in the morning then rained all day got windy at night " 18 this is Thanksgiving day very windy and cold with some snow 1886 Nov 19 this day is very cold and windy cleaned wheat " 20 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother and the Buggy with Butter Eggs & chikens 19 cts for Butter & eggs Robert James was in with a load of Wheat 35 B 3 lb at home 34 B 55 lb at Goldies got 76 cts per B $26.54 it weighed 62lb to the B we got 500 lb of Bran $2.50 " 22 this is a fine day we went up to Margarets got part of a chese 25 lb at 11 cts and some Apple Butter " 23 a fine day a little snow last night but the Plougs ar going " 24 a fine day but a little cold great storm of wind and rain last night Susan came down today " 26 this is a fine day we had a little snow this morning I went over to Mr Thomas{small superscript} with our Jane to get her teeth put in She paid $13 for upper sett I got a new under sett my other sett did not fitt �" 25 a very fine day we killed 3 pigs spring Pigs they weighed 185 lb 200 lb 197 lb very nice pigs 26 this is a fine day had a light shower of snow last night I went with Jane over to Mr Thomas{small superscript} to get her new teeth she paid $13 for them I got my under teeth reset they did not fitt before " 27 I went to Guelph it is a very fine day but a little cold 1886 Nov 29 this is a fine day some snow in the morning I went to Guelph Robert James went in for some fruit we got from California paid $12 Duty on them there was 800 lb I then went down to Aberfoyle to a meeting to appoint Deligates to go to a Convention in Guelph " 30 this day is cold we cleaned up a load of Wheat Dec 1 this is a fine day but the roads a very slippery fine wheeling I went to Guelph got Jennie shod at McKenzies Robert James took in a load of wheat 37 Bushels 30 lb at 76 cts $28.50 I was a the Reform Convention we selectid D Guthrie as our Candidate " 4 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph with some Apples 8 bags got 45 cts to 65 cts " 7 a fine day I went in to Guelph with Jane to meet Christ he was at Buffolo with lambs " 10 this is a fine day fine weather fine wheeling we went in to Guelph with two heffers to the Christmas Fair sold one for $43 the other for $30 " 11 this day is warm and soft Donald Bell left this morning he has ben here for 8 months 7 months at $17 and one month at $10 I paid him $129 Robert James and me went to Aberfoyle in the evening to Guthries Meeting 1886 Dec 13 this day is soft it rained some it has ben soft thes few days it is very muddy it is getting cold in the evening " 14 this day is cold �" 15 this is a very cold day I went in to Guelph with Donald Bell he went up home to Bells corners " 17 this is a fine day cold in the Morning " 18 we had some snow this morning we went to Guelph with the Sleigh with some butter but the sleighing is very poor where the roads are rough " 20 this is a fine day we cleined up 10 bushels of wheet " 21 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph to the Nomination of a Membe of Parliment for the legislator " 22 a fine day the Mrs and me went up to Keppel to the Funeral of Alexander McCoag he will be Burried tomorrow we got a Teligraph last night he Died on the 20th we got there about 9 Oclock at night " 27 we got home from Keppel tonight about 7 oclock it is pretty cold they have had a great storm of snow since we left home there is lots of sleighing here now " 28 this is Election day for Member of Parliment Mr Donald Guthrie was elected with a Majority of 671 over Mr Raymond the Concervitive 1886 Dec 30 this is a very cold day it has ben very cold for a few days " 31 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph we took up a grist of Wheat 10 Bushels 20 lb to the Arkell mill got it exchanged Jan 1 1887 Jan 1 very cold we were at home all Christ Little and Jane and the family were up to Dinner " 3 it has ben very cold yesterday the thermomiter was down 7 below zero remained below all day and this morning it was 12 below I went in to Guelph to See Guthrie about the Black estate " 4 very cold in the morning got a little milder �" 5 this morning is not so cold it is a little snow " 6 this is a fine day but cold I was down to Aberfoyle to Settle Accounts and pay them for the Black estate I got the rent today from John Douglas " 10 this day is very cold we were at Mrs Joseph Grants Funeral " 11 this is a very cold stormy windy it has ben very cold every day since the first of the month we started to go to Guelph but had to turn it has been very stormy all day 1887 Jan 12 this day is finer but cold but the roads are very bad I went to Guelph with Lizzie Bought some articles to go to California " 13 a fine morning got stormy and cold was at Ted Wakefields Sale and Visiting at Mr Watts " 14 this has ben a very stormy night the roads are very bad went to Aberfoyle to Meeting of the Insurance Company no Qorom " 17 this day is milder snow Shoures and sunshine the weather has ben So Stormy that people cant get out much the Snow is very deep and the roads are drifted bad especialy the concessionlines " 18 this is a very cold day from 10 to 15 below zero all day there was a party here tonight there was 2 Carrialls coming from Guelph but they got stuck and could not come all the way Barney Mr Quillian was here " 20 this day is soft it was a strong thaw in the afternoon Mr Gilfillian Mrs Singular and Mr & Mrs Singular young Willlam Gilfillian was here on a visit " 21 this is a very fine day hard frost in the morning " 22 this day is very soft showery all day we went to Guelph with with 8 bags of Apples sold them for 60 & 65 cts the snow was very soft comeing home hard on the horses 1887 Jan 24 this day is soft yesterday it rained some we have had a great thaw the fields are nearly bare �" 25 it is freezing again Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 6 bags to chop paid 6 cts per bag he got Jess and Farmer Shod and I got Jennie shod at Taylors I went down to Morriston " 26 this is a very cold clear frost we were down to Janet Gilfillans Weding She got Married to John Tilk Lizzie and the Boys went to Farmers Social " 27 this is a fine day I was down to Aberfoyl Town Hall to the Anual Meeting of the Insurance Company I was Elected President I have ben a Director of the Company for 28 years continualy " 29 this is a fine day I was at a Meeting of the Cemeatery Cmmittee the Anual Meeting " 31 this day is very cold had some more snow last night snowed in the evening we were at the Aberfoyle Town Hall in the evening to Mr Innis{small superscript} Meeting Feb 1 this day is very cold down to zero all day " 2 this is a very cold stormy day snowed and blowed all day could hardly get out of the house " 3 went down to Aberfoyle got no papers the roads are blocked " 4 went down to Aberfoyle got the papers a fine day 1887 Feb 5 this is a fine day but sharp we went to Guelph " 6 we went to Church it started to rain after we started and rained all day and freezed " 7 this day is snowing kind of hard fine snow the Boys are hauling home hay from the back Barn " 8 this day is very wett raining and thawing " 9 this is a fine day hard frost last night the roads are in a sheet of ice got fanney shod at Corwin Jess 2 hind shoes at Bicklies I was down to Aberfoyle �" 10 this is a very fine day got warm and Soft we went down to the Aberfoyle Mill dam for 4 loads of ice the sleighing got bad before night it started to rain before we got home I got 4 pictures fraimed by James Vollick paid 40 cts each " 11 this day is very stormy snowed and blowed all day " 12 this is a very fine do we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 Bushels 15 lb at Guelph 39 B 32 lb at home got 78 cts per Bushel $30.62 bought 500 lb of shorts paid $3.50 550 lb of Bran $3.27 " 14 this is a fine day the boys went to Aberfoyle mill with 5 bags of Peas & Oats to chop paid 6 cts took home a load of ice got home 6 loads 72 blocks and some small ones to pack to Pay 25 cts per load " 15 snowed this morning went to Guelph to the Nomenation Bought 2 numbers of the Montreal Witness Carnaval number 1887 Feb 16 this is a fine mild day the Boys are chopping and hauling home tamarack wood I paid Keneth McKenzie $8 for 8 cows to the Bull " 17 this is a fine day I was downt to Aberfoyle and Morriston " 18 this morning is stormy we killed the old Sow " 19 this morning is snowing a little we went to Guelph with the Sow She weighed 413 lb at home 411 lb at Guelph at Brills got got $5 25 $21.47 5 bags of Apples got 60 cts per bag it rained at noon " 21 this is a very fine day was at Aberfoyle in the afternoon " 22 this is a fine winter day I was at Aberfoyle to the Election of a Member of Parlement of the house of Commons James Innis was Elected by 125 Maj " 23 this day is raw and cold we went up to Margaiets " 24 this is a Stormy day sort of Sleet and Snow Donald Bell left he has ben here for two months at this time paid him $10 per month $20 �" 25 a fine day cleaned up a load of Wheat 18 bags " 26 this morning is stormy Snowing we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 41 B 45 lb at home 41 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the B got 79 cts per B $32 77 Bought 14 B 10 lb of Peas at Hewers paid 54 cts per B $7.65 1887 Feb 27 this is a very stormy day it rained last night it got terable windy all night and all day and Snowed " 28 this is a good winter day but very cold in the morning the roads are drifted up some March 2 this is a very fine warm day the snow went away a good bit we went in to the Guelph Fair fine sleighing " 5 some snow in the Morning then it got terable stormy and cold wind out of the east we went in to Guelph with a load of Clawson Wheat 41B 44 lb at home 41 B 35 lb at Goldies it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel got 79 cts per B $32.85 " 6 this day is very soft it rained a little most of the day " 7 this is a fine warm day I went down with the old mower to George Hennings then went Morriston " 8 this is a fine cleare day frosty at night went up to Watsons bought some print to send up to Jane McCoag " 9 this was very fine day in the forenoon rained a little in the afternoon we started to cutt the firewood but brock the spurr wheel shortly after we started " 10 this is a fine day frosty in the morning I went over to the Town of Waterloo with the Broken Spurr wheel but did not get a new one they had none made I left at 6.15 got home at 7 in the evening 52 miles " 11 this day is clear but pretty cold near to zero 1887 �March 12 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with 7 bags of appels sold some of them 65 cts 70 cts 75 cts per Bag Bought a Bushel of clover seed paid $6 half B timothy $1.25 " 16 this day is very cold I went up to Guelph for the castings for the Horse powr paid 35 cts freight from Waterloo weighed 106 lb got a Bottel of Oil paid 15 " 17 I went in to Guelph I sent the traveler of the Horsepower to Waterloo by express paid 25 cts it is too large this is a very cold day " 18 this day is cold it has ben very clear and cold all week Robert is at Beatties cutting wood " 19 this is a fine day we went to Guelph was at the Creamery Meeting in the City Hall " 21 this is a fine day not so cold I went to Guelph called at the Coledge to get the Creamery check changed " 22 this forenoon is very stormy I went down to Dan Macfarlanes to Change the Cream check the check is $8 15 " 23 this is a fine cleare day frosty in the morning " 24 this is a fine day mild rained in the evening I wwnt to Guelph got the traveler for the horse powr got the horse powr fixed for cutting the firewood 1887 March 25 a fine day but cold it snowed last night we cutt the firewood nearly all tamarack " 26 a fine day but cold we cleaned up a load of Wheat 13 bags Edward went to Aberfoyle Mill with two bag of chop " 28 this is a fine day cold yesterday was a very stormy cold day very windy from the east snowed in the afternoon Robert James is away to Guelpt with a load of hogs for Christ Little with the wagon " 29 this has ben a very cold stormy day wind with some light Showers of Snow we had two Ewes lambed 4 lambs but one of the Ews is very sick I think she will die �" 30 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with a load of white Wheat with the Wagon 30 Bushels got 80 cents it weighed 62 lb to the B $24 bought 1000 lb of Bran $6. 290 lb of Shorts $2.3 and a can of tick destroyer paid 90 cts " 31 this is a fine day we went to the Guelph Easter fair with 2 cattle a Steer and a Heffer sold them for $85 the market is very dull April 1 a fine day went to Aberfoyle to the seed fair " 2 went to Guelph with Some eggs Donald Bell came home from Protton a fine day " 4 this is a fine warm day the snow went away fast 1887 April 4 Donald Bell comenced to work today he is hired for the Summer $17 per month the Boys are cutting rails in the swamp " 5 this is a cold stormy day windy with some Snow " 6 this is a fine day I went to Guelph got 8 Bushels of Peas from George Atkinson paid 60 cts per B " 7 was at Aberfoyle to the Court on a Scott Act cace " 9 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph Robert J went in with the Plough to get a shear fitted on then went down to Bicklays to get the other Plough fixed I got a new slip for Watsons Plough " 11 this is a fine warm day we sowed the clover on the fall Wheat I went up to James Humes to investigate the loss he had with fire he got his Barn burned on Saturday the 9th and all his Sheep " 12 this day is very cold a great change since yesterday I went down to Aberfoyle to the Blacksmiths " 13 this is a cold day a sheep Died yesterday in lambing " 14 this day is cold I went to aberfoyle withe the Gangplows irons to get straightened �" 15 this morning was very warm I went to Margaret with Lizzie and Maggie Muray to go to the School Examination 1887 April 15 I was at the Horse Show in Guelph there was a terable Storm of Thunder and lightning when I was going home about 5 Oclock a lot of damage done " 17 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph to a meeting of the Creamery Committee " 18 this day is very cold east wind I was out to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of the Insurance Directors about James Humes fire his barn got Burned on the 9th got a ticket from William Rae for the Guelph Show " 20 fine day but frosty at nights hard frost every night Robert James is gangploughing for Wheat & Barley " 18 put Fannie to Donald Grants Horse " 21 this is a fine day Robert J Sowed the Spring Wheat 2 acres 3 Bushels " 22 this day is raw and cold east wind Robert J went in to Guelph for a load of Salt 1680 lb paid $4 80 per ton sowed Salt on wheat and Barley Sowed 5 1/2 Bushels of Barley a little over 3 acres a light Shower in the afternoon " 23 this is a fine day some light Showers " 26 this is a fine day but but a little cold no groth yet " 27 Sowed some Oats put Doll to Donald Grants Horse 1887 April 27 put the Mare Doll to Grant Horse Lord Douglas to pay $20 to insure the two Mares " 28 this morning is cold east wind it has ben cold frost every night it comenced to rain at noon rained all afternoon got very windy through the night sowed Oats in {illegible} " 30 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to the Minesters to get William Grames Certificate �May 2 this is a fine warm day things is starting to grow the fall wheat is killed out in some places the cold frosty weather lately has hurted it bad lately it looked well when the Snow went off " 3 this is a fine warm day the Boys are ploughing back in the back field next Archies we are busy at the garden " 4 this is a fine day I went to Guelph fair with Christ Little Sowed 2 1/2 acres of Peas 4 1/2 Bushels 4 1/2 acres of Oats 10 Bushels in the Back field next Archies " 5 a fine warm day the Boys started to cross Plough the big flatt field " 7 we have fine warm weather the men is Ploughing " 9 this day is very warm things is growin fine " 10 this day is warm hard on the horses Sowed 8 B of Barley " 11 this is a fine day not to warm finished Sowing the Barley 23 Bushels 12 aces Sowed 4 aces of Oats 1887 May 13 this is a fine day the weather has ben pretty dry for some time we finished Seeding it has ben a fine Spring for Seeding on the flat fields we have got them is in good order " 14 this day is warm I went in with Lizzie to Guelph with some eggs and a bag of appels Golden Russets got 75 cts I kept them rather long I bought 3 bags of Potatoes paid $1.10 per bag for 2 bags of Eliphant $1.25 for a bag of Early Rose we got 4 bags from Christ Little paid $1 per B and got 1 bag free " 18 the weather is very warm and dry we comenced to Plant the Potatoes " 19 finished planting the Potatoes Planted 1 bag of Early Rose next the fence 5 rows 1 bag of Charleyvoice next them 5 rows a bag mixed next them a bag of Garnachillies next 5 rows 3 bags of Eliphant 12 rows 1 bag of Beauty of Hebron 4 rows " 20 Robert James went down to Bickleys got Fannie Shod and the tires Sett on the Buggie �" 21 the weather is very warm and dry we went to Guelph with a load of Spring Wheat 41 B 54 lb at home 41 B 40lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb per B got 86 cts per B $35 83 got 56 lb Peameal 1887 May 21 worked the Sheep at Humes pond " 23 the Weather is very warm and dry about 90 in shade we were putting up a fence and hauling dung " 24 this is a fine day some light Showres a fine rain much needed the Boys went to Guelph " 26 this is a fine day Robert James went to Eden Mill with a grist of Wheat 17 B 20 lb 1057 lb of Wheat only got back 852 lb in all 624 lb flour 51 Shorts 177 Bran 205 lb less than when it went away we cliped the Sheep 17 Christ Little and Willie how cliped them " 27 this day is Showry I was at Mrs A McKays funeral and I was over with James Scott to James Andersons in the afternoon he got his Barn and Sheds Burned it is Insured in our Company " 28 a fine day I was up to the Coledge to see a Haylifter the sow went to Laings Boar 28 " 30 a fine day I was down to Aberfoyle to the Councill for the statute labour Papers " 31 a fine day dull and light Showrs we cleaned up a load of fall Wheat 42 B 4 lb finished Ploughing the Turnip land June 1 a fine day soft in the morning a fine light rain 2 it rained all forenoon not very heavy this is the fast day we were at the Church 1887 June 3 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 41 B 55 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the Bushel got 86 cts per B $36.05 I went to Aberfoyle Hall to a meeting of the Directors of the Insurance Company about Andersons Fire " 4 very warm was at the Church planted some Cabeg & tomatoes �" 6 this is a very fine growing day warm and showery Robert James went to Guelph for a load of lumber for James Hume " 7 a fine day Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here on a vist the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow " 8 this is a fine day went in to Guelph with Lizzie " 11 this day is very warm went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 30 lb at home 40 B 15 lb at Goldies weighed 61lb got 86 cts Bushel $34 61 " 15 we have very warm and dry weather I went in to Guelph for a horse Ball for fannie she is not well her leg is greatly swelled working Statute labour " 16 very warm working Statute labour finished Sowing turnips comenced yesterday 17 I got Rock shod at Bickleys a fine showr in the evening 18 a fine warm day I went to Guelph with Lizzie in the afternoon finished Sowing the turnips 4 achers 8 lb 20 very warm we went to Rockwood with the wool fine wool 1 flees 7 lb at 28 cts coarse 43 lb at 24 cts matted 48 lb 1887 June 20 matted wool 48 1/2 lb docked 6 1/2 lb 42 lb at 24 cts we got trade for it cloth and yarn $22.48 " 21 this is a fine day had a very heavy rain at noon I barganed wit George Haining for a Binder to give $110 and the old reaper [blank space] this is the Queens Jubelee " 22 I went down to Morriston got a shoe removed on Jennie at Taylors She was very lame a heavy rain at night 23 this day is dull some Showrs we went up to Margarets " 24 this is a fine cool day the Examination and Picknick " 25 this is a fine day we went down to Gilfillians "27 a very warm day pulling Stones �" 29 very warm and dry comenced to cutt the hay " 30 I went to Guelph and the College with Lizzie and Maggie Murray to the Closing exercize July 1 this is very warm and dry weather the thermomiter as high as 96 in the Shade 120 in the Sun " 2 finished hauling in the hay in the back field 8 big loads part of the field is very light good hay " 4 the weather is very dry and warm Robert J cutting hay Donald is putting Paris green on the Potatoes William Patterson and Peter Dunbar of Guelph was valueing the railroad land 1887 July 6 I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the fair " 7 I went in to Guelph with Mother She lost a Shawl " 8 very hot dry weather we finished hauling in the hay {blank space} loads some of it was a very good crop some light it is fine quality mostly timothy " 9 Robert James set up the potatoes I went down to Moriston in the evening about a Binder " 11 we went down to Shaw Station for a Patterson Binder we bought from George Henning " 12 got the Binder Sett in order and started to cutt the Barley it is a very fine crop " 14 we comenced to cutt the Wheat it is very heavy a lott of it laid down and some rusted where down " 16 this is a terible hott day they say it is the hottest day for the last forty years as high as 106 in the Shade a terable hott wind I went down to Morriston for the Buggie wheels to Campbels " 18 finished cutting the fall wheat " 15 hauled in the Barley that is cutt 5 loads big " 19 hauling in wheat �" 20 I went in to Guelph Bought 10 Bushels of Oats at Hewrs paid 35 cts per B " 21 we had a fine Showr got the most of the Wheat in 1887 July 22 this day is dull in the Morning the Boys are thining the turnips " 23 the Boys finished thining the turnips they took in a load of fall wheat and a load raikns " 25 cutt the Spring Wheat and Started to pull peas " 26 Robert James is cutting the Barley back " 27 very dry warm weather finished cutting the Barley and hauled in 3 loads Mr and Mrs Amos was here last night on a visit from Galt " 28 comenced to cutt the Oats and a finished hauling in Barley 15 loads hauled in 2 loads of Peas " 29 finished cutting the Oats in the field next the Orchard and finished raiking the Barley land " 30 this day is dull and some sprinkles of rain did not wet the dust I went down to Bickleys with old wagon wheels and the raik wheels to get sett I went up to the Creamery to a meeting of the comittiee August 1 finished cutting the Oats in the fields at the Con I went down for wheels hauled in the spring Wheat 2 loads and 3 loads of Oats " 2 terable dry hot weather hauled in 6 loads of Oats and 2 loads of Peas " 3 cutt the Oats and Peas in the back field next archies 1887 Aug 4 terable hott dry weather it has ben extremly hott and dry for a long time every thing is dried up hauled in the Oats and Peas at the back field got all in that is cutt we have some late Oats and Peas to cutt yet �" 5 very hott till about 4 Oclock then there was a terable thunder storm wind and rain " 6 we went to Guelph the boys were fixing fences and cleaning turnips " 9 fine weather the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow " 10 a fine day dull I went in with Lizzie to Guelph she went to Galt I was down to Aberfoyle at the Scott Act triall of Singular " 11 this is a fine rain this Morning cutt Oats " 12 a fine day Pulled Peas in the little field at the creek " 13 I went in to Guelph to meet Lizzie from Galt " 15 the weather is very warm and dry again the Boys are hauling in Peas I went in to Guelph with D. Atckinson about the Railroad " 16 a fine day very dry and warm got all the Oats in 15 load 17 this is a fine day dull a fine rain in the evening we cleaned up a load of spring wheat 18 bag it is 2 years old 1887 August 20 a fine day we went to Guelph had 2 bags of apples got 50 cts per B bought 2 knives for strawcutter paid $3.50 " 22 this is a fine day Brother John and our Mary and her childe arived here from California " 23 a fine day we went in to Guelph a load of Spring wheat two years old it was not very good it weighed 55 lb per B got 67 cents per B 28 Bushels 9 lb at home 28 B at Guelph we bought 16 Bushels of Clawson wheat from James Aikens Paid 80 cts per B " 25 the weather is cool at nights we went up to Guelph with Brother John and the Girls I was at a Meeting of the Creamery Committee " 26 this is a fine day cool I wrote a letter and sent it away to Toronto to the Hon A M Ross about the Creamery " 29 fine warm weather got all the fallow ready to sow �" 30 comenced to sow the wheat sowed 8 Bushels " 31 the weather is very dry and warm the weather is very warm we finished sowing the wheat 16 1/2 Bushels by measuer 11 acres it weighed 62 lb to the Bushel Sept 1 I went down to Morriston Paid George Haning $110 for a Patterson Binder I gave home the old reaper for $25 I paid him $6 75 for Binding twine 1887 Sept 1 I got Doll shod at Taylors in the front feet new " 3 I went in to Guelph had 3 bags of apples sold them for 50 cts per bag Edward went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} for the loan of Some Oats 4 bags 303 lb bag and all 8 B 26 lb " 5 very dry warm weather we cutt some wod for the enjin " 7 a fine day in the morning got very windy in the afternoon " 8 a fine day I went in to Guelph to see Guthrie about Mrs Blacks Affairs " 9 this day is cool it rained in the afternoon I was down to Aberfoyle to the Divission Court I sued John Dougles for $8 the price of hauling 20 cords of firewood for Mrs Black it was not settled Robert Orr came over from Waterloo with Mary " 10 a fine day Edward, Mary & Lizzie went in to Guelph to Barnums Show " 12 I went in to Guelph to get 20 Dolars out of the Bank " 13 we had a fine rain this morning I went in to Guelph with Robert James and Lizzie to go to the Toronto show 14 I went in to Guelph in the evening for Robert & Lizzie the Sow pigid She has 8 pigs all smart " 15 Edward went in to Guelph for 500 lb of Bran paid $3.25 " 16 a fine day I went in to Guelph to see Brother John " 19 I went in to Guelph for Mary �1887 Sept 20 this is fine dry weather we were thrashing today we had Peter Humes steamer thrashed Wheat & Peas " 21 finished thrashing I settled with the railroad Company for the right of way for the railroad through this farm was paid $75 per Acre $973.25 " 22 we went in to Guelph to the Exibition " 24 we went in to Guelph with Mother & Mary " 27 the weather is cool frosty at night Brother John and Susan went to Guelph Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 4 bags of Peas to chopp and a wheel to sett "26 there was one of the Calves died this morning it was cutt " 29 this is a fine day very dry Prayer meeting here at 2 Oclock " 30 this day is very dark and foggie we went in to Guelph with Brother John and Mary they started away home to California they have ben here Since the 22nd of August they went on the 3 Oclock train Oct 1 this is a fine day some Showers in the afternoon I went down to Morriston I paid the Blacksmith for Setting the Buggy tires in July " 3 this day is Showery Robert James went to work with the team on the railroad afternoon 3 hours " 4 this forenoon is wett I went to Guelph with John Little he went down to Toronto to th College I got some Shorts 1887 Ocotober 5 this is a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show 6 this day is dull I went down to Aberfoyle " 7 this forenoon is very wett rained all forenoon �" 8 this is a fine day " 10 this forenoon is light Showers cool in the afternoon I went down to Moriston Settled up with Mr Morriston with regard to a subscription for Election expenses " 12 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs 25 cts for Butter 20 cts for eggs I paid Mr McMillan $29 85 for Election expenses for the Guthrie election " 13 a fine day but frosty in the Morning it is the fast day " 14 I went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 11B 7 lb 480 lb flour " 15 this is a fine day frost in the morning we comenced to take up the potatoes " 16 this is the Sacrament Sabeth a fine day " 17 this is a fine warm day got up the most of the Potatoes " 18 this is a fine warm day they they finished taking up the Potatoes they are a fine crop thin but very large Something over 3 loads cleaned up a load of Barley " 19 this is a fine warm day the road are very good we went to Guelph a load of Barley 46 B 22 lb at home 46 B at McReas got 60 cts $27.60 1887 Oct 21 this forenoon is wett got very cold neare night we cleaned up a load of Barley " 22 this day is raw and cold we went to Guelph Edward had a load of Barley got 70 cts 52 B 17 lb at home 51 B 42 lb at McKenzies in Guelph $36 31 we Bought a cloack for Lizzie at Littles Paid $31 for it and a Cap Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill for some chop " 23 cold and wett in the afternoon the gound was white with Snow all day yesterday " 24 this day is cold Showers of Snow ocationaly " 25 a fine day but cold the Boys comenced to top the turnips " 26 a fine day hauling in turnips " 27 a fine warm day hauling in turnips wagon and the cart �" 28 this is a fine day for the turnips I went to Bickleys with the wagon to get the axeltree mendid Robert brock it on the railroad the iron axeltree and a new reach " 29 this morning was fine and warm but it got very cold before noon hard frost before night " 30 it is very cold hard frost " 31 this is a very fine day Edward went to A McIntyres with the axeltree of Christs wagon Robert brock it on the railroad on saturday Nov 1 Edward went down to Aberfoyle for Christs wagon 1887 Nov 1 there was seven men came here to board for a few days they are going to drive piles on the railroad at the creek " 2 this is very fine weather we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 50 B 34 at home 50 B 24 lb at Guelph at McKenzies got 75 cts per Bushel " 3 this is a fine day Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 7 bags to chopp killed 3 pigs " 4 this day cold and windy but dry cleaned a load of Barley finished hauling in the turnips over 60 loads 50 of swedes 10 greaystone the piledrivers left afternoon they are to pay $11 5 for board and hay " 5 this is a very fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 29 B 24 lb at 78 cts per B 19 B at 60 cts $34 41 " 6 this is a fine warm day we were at Church " 7 this is a fine day Donald started to Plough the big flatt field the second time " 8 this day very dry Margaret & Robert George was down " 9 a fine day but dry and cold east wind " 12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with John Little and Susan to the Doctor with her finger I got my watch I got it cleaned at Pringels paid $1 �" 14 this day is dull it rained some in the afternoon Donald finished Ploughing at the big flatt field the second time 1887 Nov 15 this is fine mild soft weather Robert James finished working on the Railroad Mr & Mrs Buchanan was over here on a visit Donald is Ploughing the turnip land " 16 this is a very fine day I was over to Donald Momas Sale Robert James went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 41 Bushels at home 40 B 55 lb at Guelph its weight is 60lb to the B we got 79 cts per B $32.32 " 17 this is a fine day but got very cold I was at the Church it is Thanksgiving day Robert James got his Pay for the Month of October on the Railroad $67 50 " 18 this is a fine day cold in the morning a little snow last night the Boys are Ploughing the Turnip land 19 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Susan " 21 this day is some cold the ground is white with Snow the Boys are hauling in the Straw Stack " 22 this is a very fine day I took the wagon down to McIntyres to get fixed " 23 this day is dull it looks like a thaw but a fine day " 24 this day is dull look like a storm of Snow " 25 this day is dull and very misty it is getting very Soft looks like rain we killed a hiffer today " 26 this day is dull and Soft it rained in the afternoon we went in to Guelph with a hind quarter of beef got $5.50 per 100 lb $8.47 a hide 6 cts per lb $4 2 sheep scins $1.50 1887 Nov 28 this day is raw and cold we had heavy rain last night then turned to snow there is over 6 inshes of snow but the ground is very soft below I was down to Moriston with edward " 29 this is a fine clear day but cold and frosty �" 26 I bought a Silver Watch for Robert James at Pringles Guelph Paid $25 it is warranted " 30 this is a fine clear day but very frosty we killed 4 Small pigs that we bought from Tom Dunn in summer Dec 1 this is a fine day but frosty we went to Guelph with three little Pigs they weighed at home 111 lb 117 lb 117 they weighed in Guelph at McKenzies 109 " 114 " 115 lb got $6.5/100 per 100 lb $20.8 " 3 this is a fine mild day Some Snow last night we went in to Guelph I with the Buggie and Robert J with the wagon with a load of wheat 38 Bushels 10 lb at home {blank space} got 80 cts per B Donald Bell left today I paid him all his wages $127.50 for 7 1/2 months at 17$ per m the Comercial Hotel Guelph was Burned this morning " 4 this day is soft rained all day the snow is all gone " 7 we have had fine mild weather this week the roads are hard 10 this day is soft and wett rained a good deal 1887 Dec 12 this day is cold and frosty it was very soft yesterday but it is a fine day I went down to Moriston to the Doctor with Edward Robert James got badly hurt today on the Railroad he fill off the cart " 13 a fine day the ground is hard no snow " 14 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph got $11.50 for Board for the Pile Drivers from Mr Booth " 15 a fine day a little soft we went to Guelph with a heiffer Sold her for $31 very low the Cattle is low " 16 I went down to Aberfoyle with William Black from Kansas " 17 I went in to Guelph with Robert James to Doctor Orton we got his Railroad Pay $32.38 $99.85 in all �" 21 we had a little snow last night this is a fine day we have had fine weather lately the roads are fine wheeling Edward went to the Aberfoyle mill with 9 bags to Chopp " 22 this day is cold windy with a little snow " 23 we went in to Guelph with John Little he went up to Sarnia Donald Bell came up from Milton " 26 this is a fine day we went up to Margarets with the Cutter poor Sleighing to the Christmas Dinner " 27 this is a fine mild Donald Bell went down to Milton I paid Peter Hume $16 for thrashing 1887 Dec 27 the Sow went to Kitchins Boar " 28 this is a very Stormy day it Snowed a good bit this morning then got very windy with showers of Snow got cold we went over to Alexander Lamonts to George Grigors Wedding he got Married to Amley Janet Lamont " 29 this is a very cold day very windy out of the North " 30 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle with the Cutter to get fixed to McIntyres " 31 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I put $100 in the Bank in Lizzies name belonging to Donald Bell I bought a turky from I Hewr paid $1.25 50 lb flour for Susan paid $1.20 For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da69aa3a5d7414159eb2442d22be9e86.pdf fec92aa89a3fdbb6d61f33ba9959c2df PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7aceaf2021c9c850397a58b102b13c6f.pdf 3e834e54c4a8d5d190729fe05482e959 PDF Text Text Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1888-1889 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1888 January 1 it snowed last night today it is soft rained in the forenoon then got very cold in the evening " 2 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to the Election of Councilors we had Some of our friends for New years Dinner " 3 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to Taylors and got the Mare Jess Shod " 4 this day is mild snowed a little we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 28 at home 37 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 59 lb to the Bushel got 81cts $30.38 I bought 500 lb flour paid $2.10 per 100 lb $10.50 500 lb shorts paid $4.25 " 5 this is a fine clear day I sold 2 steers for $60 and 14 lambs for $60 to David King he paid $100 he will pay $20 when he takes the lambs away the steers went away today the lambs to go away next week Hector McCoag and Wife from Beverly was here today Duncan Gilchrist and Annie came with them John Douglas paid Blacks rent $190 " 6 this is a fine mild day we were down to Christ Littles to a Diner it is his Birthday 1888 January 7 this is a fine day we went to Guelph and settled up Some of Blacks accounts " 9 this is a fine day David King took away the Lambs 14 and an old Ewe sold them for $4 25 each " 10 a fine morning got stormy and cold James Scott and Wiff was here John Little came home from Sarnia Robert James Was at William Beatties Bee hauling turnips to Guelph 7 teams " 11 this is a fine winter day frosty and clear " 13 this is a fine mild forenoon a little thaw got windy and cold in the afternoon we up to D Gilchrists Susan had a yong Daughter tonight at 9 oclock �" 14 this is a fine day I went up to Guelph and up to Robert Amos{small superscript} brought Margaret down to wait on Susan for a week " 16 this is a fine clear day Robert J went down with John Little to his Brother Joes he is going to Toronto to the College " 17 a fine clear morning but snowed some all afternoon out of the east I went to Guelph with Lizzie we were at the Creamery metting in the Townhall I bought a new lace tooth 6 feet cross cutt saw paid $5 for saw and handels 1888 Jan 18 this is a fine clear day Joseph Little and wife was here to see Susan " 21 this is a cold frosty day 10 degrees below zero " 22 very cold 20 below zero " 23 a fine day but cold I went in to Guelph " 24 this is a fine day I was at the Anual Meeting of the Puslinch M. I. Company I was chosen President of the Company a little snow last night " 25 Snowed a good deal I was at the Funeral of Mrs John H Doughty a very large funeral " 26 this day is very cold and stormy " 27 very cold about 10 below zero all day Robert James, Lizzie, George Grigor and Wife went up to Margarets on a visit they were very cold " 28 this is a clear cold day 10 below zero George Grigor and his Wife went over to Sandy Flimings to stop all night they have ben here sinc Tuesday on a visit the first since they got Married the roads are badly drifted in some places " 29 a cold day they upset going to the Church " 30 this is a fine mild day I was at a meeting at the Church about the Cemetry " 31 a fine mild day Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here �1888 Feb 1 this is a fine day I went in to the Guelph fair I bought 15 Bushels 45 lb of Peas at James Hewers Paid 72 cts per B $11.34 12 Bushels Oats at 48 cts $5.76 " 4 this has ben a fine week I was at Aberfoyl " 6 a clear cold day I was down to Aberfoyle " 8 a fine clear day I paid James Watt $10 in Payment of two Mares put to his Horse Lord Douglas I paid $1 at time of service have $9 to Pay when satisfied that Doll is in foal " 9 this is a very cold day over 10 below zero " 11 this is fine clear day I went to Guelph got a spring in my Watch at Pringles paid a Dollar for it " 13 this is a fine mild day I went down to Campblevile station with John Little he is going to Toronto " 14 this morning is mild snowed about noon the Boys started to haul ice from the Aberfoyle dam hauled 4 loads with 2 teams 48 blocks it was hard hauling in some places the snow is deep " 15 this is a very cold day keen frost from 10 to 20 below zero Robert James got his nose froze 4 times in one trip to Aberfoyle hauling ice got home 4 loads 46 blocks 1888 Feb 16 a fine day keen frost in the morning got milder Robert James went to Aberfoyle mill for some Chop stuff 7 bags paid 6 cts per bag he took home 4 blocks of ice got it all home now 95 blocks and a lot of small ones to pack John Foster and Christ McBeath got it cutt I pay 2 1/2 cents per Block the young folks are down to Gilfillians " 17 this is a fine day I went down to Moriston was at the Morrisons Sale bought a pair of gate hinges paid 25 cts Paid Allan McIntyre $2.50 for fixing the Cutter and sharping saw " 18 I went up to Guelph and R Amos{small superscript occurs} with Janet Amos bought a Bushel of Clover Seed at Andersons paid $5.50 a bottle of Medicine for Edward $1.50 �" 20 this day is soft rained some in the morning Robert J was up to Guelph with a load wood for C Little he took up two loads and brock the sleigh runner " 21 this a fine day but cold we went over to Galt and up to Mr Orrsin{?} Waterloo above Doon Mills Mr and Mrs Amos went up with us " 22 this is a fine mild day went down to Galt and stoped at Mr Amos all night " 23 this is a fine day we went up to Janet Gilfillians at Preston for diner came home in the Afternoon 1888 Feb 24 a fine clear day William Black from Kansas was here he came yesterday " 25 this day is Soft it Snowed in the Morning then rained some light a fine afternoon the Boys Shot the Dog Collie and skined him I went down to the Postoffice in the Afternoon " 27 this day is very cold below zero " 28 this is a very cold day " 29 this is a fine mild day I went over to Blacks Saw Mill Robert James went up above Guelph for a load of hay for Christ Little March 1 this is a fine day got cold in the afternoon " 2 this is a very cold day " 3 this day is very cold and windy we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 39 B 28 lb at home 39 B 15 lb at Goldies it weighed 58 lb to the Bushel got 80 cts per B $31.40 Edward went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} for 10 Bushels of Barley I Bought for Seed have to pay 55 cents " 6 we have had very cold weather lately I went down to Moriston to get the team harnes repaired paid $2 " 7 this is a fine day but cold we went in to Guelph Fair it is fine Sleighing 1888 �March 8 this is a fine clear day not so cold Robert James went down to Milton Edward went to Blacks Mill with some Peas to Chop but did not get it done " 9 this is a fine clear day I went out to Mrs Blacks to measure her firewood Henry Kelcher cutt and hauled 17 1/2 cords of stove would paid him 90 cents per cord to cutt and draw $15 75 Edward went went to Blacks Mill for the chop Peas and a load of Sawdust Robert J got home from Milton " 10 this is a fine mild I went in to Guelph with Edward for a load of Oats but we did not gett them " 12 this day is cold yesterday it snowed and stormed Robert James went over to Joseph Smiths for a load of Oats 52 B 13 lb paid 45 cts per B I made a bargan with Mr Davidson for to put up a Wind Mill " 13 this is a dreadfull cold stormy day the men cleaned up a load of fall Wheat " 12 Donald Bell comenced to work cutting fire wood " 14 a fine day went up to James Scotts on a visit " 15 a fine day cool we went in to Guelph bought an Ax paid $1.40 for ax & handel then went to Mr Buchanan 1888 March 17 this is a fine cleare day the sun is strong but very frosty every day I went to the Post Office " 18 this is a fine clear frosty day " 19 this is a fine warm day the sleighing is done in town we went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 B 44 lb at home 39 B 50 lb at Goldies got 82 cts per B it weighed 60 lb $32.66 got 500 lb of flour at $2 per pd 500 lb Bran paid $4 29 " 20 this morning is very soft some rain the snow went away very fast warm in the afternoon " 21 this is a very stormy day it snowed all forenoon then got very cold and windy at night I went to Aberfoyle got a shoe on farmer and a chain mendid �"22 this is a very cold day with high wind we went in to Guelph with the Buggy the sleighing is very good it is the Easter fair I was at the Farmers institute in the Town Hall in the afternoon " 23 this day is very cold 10 Deg below zero it is cold all day we went in to Guelph for lumber for the Derrick of a Wind Mill Fannie the Mare foaled yesterday morning she had two Dead foals the one was very small it had ben Dead for a considerable time it was much decayed 1888 March 24 this day is clear calm and very cold away below zero in the morning the Boys are getting home firewood I started to smock the hams " 26 this morning is a raw east wind it has ben raining a little nearly all day and frezing it got Soft at night thawing the Boys cleaned up some Barley " 27 this day is mild it rained in the evening the snow is well off the fields lots of ice on the roads in Some places the Boys were halling and splitting wood " 31 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with the Carrige John Little and Donald Bell went in with me John Little is going to Preach up to Bells Corners and Donald is going to Milton he left us he wanted $20 per month and I would not give it he helped the Boys to get the firewood for the Summer April 2 a fine day but frosty all day " 4 very fine weather frosty at night " 5 this forenoon is wett till near 11 Oclock then a fine day we cutt our firewood with the Saw I went to the Post Office the roads are very bad in some places " 7 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph for the wind mill but did not get it I sent away $243 63 to Mrs Stewart to Port Huron by Express 1888 April 9 a very fine day got raw and cold near night I went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} with Mother John Little and Susan Robert and Me settled up he paid his note $16 I paid him $5 50 for 10 Bushels Barley $2.97 for 8 1/2 Bushels Oats I paid 96 cts at �the Station for the freight on the Wind Mill from Galt when we came home one of the Cows had Died she put out her calvebed she was alright when we left in the morning and had calved " 10 this day is soft it rained nearly all day " 11 this day is cold Robert James went in to Guelph got the wind Mill home sold the cow hide $1 30 " 12 this day is very cold and frosty Margaret & Robert was down he brought down 5 bags of Potatoes to change for Seed I got 2 bags Beauty of hebron and 3 B Eliphonts Mr & Mrs Lennie was over here on a visit " 13 I went down to Morriston " 14 I went in to Guelph to a Meeting of the Creamery committee " 16 I went down to Aberfoyle to the Seed Show and I hired Bob Robertson to dig a drain and Post hols " 17 Bob Robertson comenced to dig the ditch 1888 April 18 the weather is cold I went up to Mr Davidsons and came home then went in to Guelph for a load of piping 515 feet Dave Atkinsons raising " 19 Mr Davidson & Mr Been comenced to wort at the wind Mill I went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon then I went down in the evening to hunt for a man to help to dig Post holes for the wind Mill and dig a ditch I got Mr Davidson Taylors Father in Law for two days paid $2 " 20 we went to Peter Littles Funeral he Died very sudden on Tuesday night " 21 the weather is very cold and frosty we raised the Derrick for the Wind Mill in the Morning then I went in to Guelph to a Meeting of the Creamery Committee I was at the Colege for Dinner " 23 I went down to Aberfoyle got August Miller to Dig the Ditch it is hard frozen he comenced afternoon the Sow piged had 7 �" 24 the weather is very cold every day hard frost every night and very dry hard on the Wheat we went down to McIntyrs Mill for a load of Sawdust paid 50 cents for it got the Gangplow fixed 1888 April 24 I went in to Guelph for some piping in the evening after half past 4 Oclock " 25 this is a fine day frosty in the Morning got fine and warm through the day Davidson finished the wind mill we got all the ditch filled in we had August Miller 2 1/2 day paid $2.50 Edward is Gangploughing for Barley " 26 this is a fine warm day but the weather is very dry we went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2415 lb at $4 50/100 per ton I drew $200 out of the Bank paid Mr Davidson $170 40/100 for putting up a Wind Mill and pipping. Guelph horse Show " 27 this day is very warm 85 Deg in the Shade I went over to the first Concession with Professor Robertson of the Colege Creamery to try and get more patrons to give there Cream " 28 this day is terable hot for the Season we sowed Salt on the field at the end of the Barn Robert comenced to Sow the Barley in the Afternoon " 29 this day is very warm we had 3 day very hot 30 this is raw east wind finished Sowing Barley in the field at the end of the Barn rain in the afternoon 1888 May 1 frost in the morning cold air all day Edward is Gangploughing in big flat field next the Sideline back Robert rolling " 2 a fine day but cool aire I went in to Guelph with Lizzie in the afternoon got some Peameal for the Calvs 65 lb 89 cts tryed to get a leg for the Gangplough did not get it " 3 a fine day cold East wind in the evening I sowed some Salt sowed the Barley in the big flat field next the Sideline 10 Bushels Farmer horse is very lame a Sprain �" 4 this is a very fine day Some warmer Robert Sowed some Oats in the field with the Barley Bob Roberson finished putting in 40 posts paid him 7 cents a post he dug parts of a ditch and wrought 2 days I paid $6 50 " 5 this is a fine day I comenced the garden sowed some Seed Onions finished Sowing the Barley 16 1/2 acrs " 7 this is a fine day the Boys are Gangploughing and harrowing and rolling " 8 this morning is raw and cold it comenced to rain after noon rained a little all afternoon Doll the Mare foalled this morning a mare foal " 9 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph got a leg for the Gang Plough at Tolton Br paid $1.30 the 30 cts for freight got 16 lb timothy Seed paid $1.29 1888 May 9 Sowed 6 acrs of Peas in the field at the Windwill " 10 a fine day Sowed Oats in the little field at the creek " 11 a fine warm day I was at the grarden we sowed the Oats in the 2 fields at the Concession " 12 a fine day got cool at night sowed some Oats in field at the Railroad next the Sideroad Dolls foal Died today we had 2 navies working today fixing fences paid them 50 cts each " 13 this day is cold all day near frost in the morning " 14 this day is cold Robert went to McIntyrs Mill for Some hemlock lumber for fencing they started to gather the Cream for the Creamiry " 16 very cold Robert is Sowing some peas 3 1/4 Bushels and Oats in the field next the Orchard I went in to Guelph in the afternoon got some money out of the Bank $38 I bought a Bushel of Corn for seed paid 85 cts 17 this day is cold Robert finished Seeding in the morning Oats 24 acres Barley 16 1/2 acres Peas 7 1/2 Edward and Jack is hauling out Dung for the Potatoes I went down to get Farmer and Doll Shod at Bickleys I paid 60 cts I paid Allan McIntyr $8 for fencing lumber �1888 May 17 I paid Mrs James Black $13 18 this day is very cold east wind it has ben very cold all this week frost every morning it rained a little in the afternoon not much the Boys cleand out the Sheep house in the afternoon " 19 this is a fine but cool the Boys is hauling out Manure for the turnips Robert and me were putting on the boards on the new fence out near the Swamp in the afternoon I planted Some Potatoes in hills " 21 this is a fine day it is warmer but very dry the boys are hauling out dung we put the Boards on the new fence in the forenoon Robert ploughed the corn land in the afternoon I Sold a bag of Potatoes to William Cussins for $1 30 " 19 John Smith got 4 bag of Potatoes he is to pay $1 30 per bag Sometime " 22 this is a fine day we planted the Potatoes all but three rows 1 1/2 acrs we had Smiths two Boys planting " 24 the weather warm and dry the Boys and Lizzie was away I went to the Postoffice " 25 this is a fine day were fixing fences back the Sideline I went to the Council meeting 1888 May 26 a fine day a little rain in the forenoon the Engin was up past here yesterday on the Railroad the track is laide up to Murrays line fence " 28 this is a fine warm day I wen in to Guelph with Susan and Lizzie to get some things ant to meet John Little but he left Guelph before we got in I bought 5 lb of turnip Seed one Dolar William Gilfillian and Wife was here on a visit " 29 this is a fine warm day the Boys are Spreding dung and ploughing the turnip land " 30 a fine day the Boy washed the Sheep finished ploughing the turnip land " 31 a fine day a light Shower in the forenoon we went to the Church it is the fast day Jane is very bad with a Sore leg Mother is down there �June 1 a fine day but cool and dry I went in to Guelph with John Little he is going up the Country " 2 we had a fine rain today it rained heavy for about two hours we were at the Church " 3 a very fine day but a little cool we were at the Church it is the Sacriment Sabath " 4 a fine day some frost in the morning some places I got Jennie the mare Shod at Taylors 1888 June 5 a very fine day I went down to Janes with Mother in the morning Jane has ben very bad with the Milk leg for over a week She is a little better today we cliped the Sheep 12 our flock is very Small this year Christ Little and Edward clipped them Robert J comenced to ploug the Summerfallow the little field back next Archies " 6 a fine day went went in to Guelph with a calf Sold it for three Dollars it was Small we bought Some Salt and Plaster for the turnips " 7 this morning is cold got warm in the afternoon we comenced to work Statute labour " 8 very warm today finished the Statue labour " 9 this day is very warm all day a little rain in the evening Mother and me went over to Dumfries to William Beatties Funeral he was Burried in the Galt Cementry we got Dinner at Mr Amoss got home at dark " 10 we had a thunder storm it rained heavey for a good while it will do a deal of good it has ben very this Spring " 11 a very fine day cool in the Morning the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow 1888 June 12 a fine day we cleaned up a load of Wheat I went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon and got the mare Jennie Shod at Taylors " 13 a fine day warm we went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 26 lb at home 40 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 60 lb to the Bushel got 95 cts per bushel $38.47 Bought 500 lb of flour paid $2.40 per 100 lb $12.500 lb shorts paid $4.50 bought a dung fork paid 75 cts �" 14 a fine warm day had a fine rain last night " 15 a fine warm day things are growing fine Robert comenced to Plough some Sod in the back field for Summerfallow " 16 a very warm day Robert J comenced to drill for the turnips and Sowed an acre I went with Mother to Guelph we got our Picture taken " 18 the weather is very warm they are drilling and Sowing turnips I comenced yesterday to take Some Medicine I got for the Sciatica " 19 this day is very dry and warm we finished Sowing the turnips 4 acres 7 1/2 lb " 21 this is a very warm day we went down to Aberfoyle to McIntyres for a load of hemlock lumber 1888 June 21 Paid McIntyre $7.61 for lumber 761 feet " 23 a very warm day I went in to Guelph with some Wheat 12 B 45 lb it weighed 60 lb to the Bushel got 75 cts per B $11.91 I bought 30 feet of Ash lumber dressed at Stewarts paid 70 cts a half bundle of cedar Shingles paid 85 cts a 100 lb of Oatmeal at Andersons paid $2.25 a barl of salt 90 cts a hoe 75 cts I got a lb of Paris green at Balls paid 35 cts a lb at Pettries 25 cts " 24 we had a fine rain it was much needed it has ben very warm and dry all week " 26 Robert James finished Ploughing the Summerfallow it is fine weather " 27 a fine day but cool looks like rain out of the east " 28 this is a very wett day it has rained all day out of the east it will do great good " 29 this is a very fine growing day Robert Amos was down here he called with his two Cussins Mr and Miss Turnbull from Scotland I went to Guelph in the afternoon for the wheel of the sectiongrinder paid 80 cts for fixing it al Toltons it was the School picnick I went over to Alexander Smiths 1888 �July 2 this is fine warm weather I went up to Margarets with Mother Jane and Janet Amos we went to the Picknic " 3 I went down to Mrriston in the afternoon " 4 I went in to Guelph with Lizzie and young John Little they went up to Wiarton on the train to go to Keppel " 5 this is fine warm weather I went to Rockwood wth the wool 72 1/2 lb at 21 cts half cash I was docked 2 1/2 lb for cotts it came to $15.23 I got yarn and flannel Robert James comenced to cutt the hay in the orchard " 3 William Jones comenced to work about 10 Oclock we hired him for two months for $50 " 6 comenced to cutt the hay in the orchard " 7 very dry and warm got in a load of hay " 10 Will is scuffeling the turnips Robert cutting " 13 the weather is very dry got the hay all in but a little raikins 13 load good loads the hay was light but the quality is firstrate all timothy we put the Mare Doll to Watts Horse Lord Douglas to pay half price 1888 July 14 very dry I went in to Guelph with Susan and to meet Lizzie She got home from Keppel I bought 145 lb of Sugar from Peter Anderson paid $10 25/100 " 17 very dry the Boys are busy thinning the turnips I went down to Bicklys Shop took the Waggon and the Carrage down to get the tires sett got the Carriage down and three shoes sett " 18 we have had a fine rain Several Showers it was much needid it will do a great amount of good to the Country " 20 finished thining the turnips " 21 fine weather we started to cutt the wheat done a little �" 23 we had a fine rain this afternoon " 24 the Boys are ploughing and hauling out manure " 25 a fine day cutting wheat Robert brock a wheel of the Binder " 26 I went up to Margrates with Susan She is to go up to Owen Sound on Saturday I went down to Schaw Station for the wheel of the Binder it came from Woolstock I paid 25 cts for freight " 27 finished cutting the Wheat and some Barley 1888 July 28 a fine day Robert cutt the Barley in the field at the end of the Barn I went in to Guelph and the Creamery to a meeting of the Committee " 30 cutt the Barley in the field at the well and hauled in 3 loads of wheat " 31 hauled in 3 large loads of Barley it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock I went down to Taylors to get Jennie and Jess Shod August 1 a fine day hauled in some wheat and Barley " 2 got in all the Barley that is cutt and Some Wheat " 3 a fine day Edward is at John Smiths with the team hauling in Wheat they are thrashing Robert is cutting the Barley back in the Big flatt field 6 acres it rained in the evening " 4 this morning is dull and very warm there was a great deal of thunder and lightning and some rain last night the Boys are ploughing in the forenoon then finnished cutting the Barley hauled in two loads of wheat " 6 this is a very day finished hauling in the wheat " 7 finished hauling in the Barley " 8 a light Shower last night and one this afternoon we comenced to cutt the Oats cutt 7 acres �1888 August 9 a fine day they comenced to clear the turnips the turnips the Second time Robert finished ploughing the Summerfallow the Second time " 10 the Boys are ahe at the turnips " 11 the Boys are at the turnips in the forenoon then pulled 1 1/2 acres of Peas in the afternoon I was pulling weeds in the Potatoes " 13 the Boys are pulling the Pease with the horse rake I was pulling weeds in the Potatoes " 14 Robert cutt 3 acres of oats and hauled in Some " 15 hauled in the oats in the flatt field {blank space} loads and 2 loads of Pease Will went away about 4 Oclock to see his Sister She is Dying " 16 it rained in the morning Robert cutt some oats in the afternoon " 17 it rained in the morning it turned out a fine day cutt oats " 18 Will came home last night he has ben away 2 1/4 days his Sister Died Robert finished cutting the oats out at the Concession the Boys pulled the balance of the Peas then hauled in 5 loads of Pease " 20 fine weather hauled in 4 load of Pease 1888 {in blue ink: R J McFarlane} August 21 hauled in oats in the forenoon at the Summerfallow in the afternoon very warm in the forenoon Cathrin & Rebaca Horracks was here last night on a visit they went away today " 22 this day is windy and cool Robert finished cutting the oats hauled in one load of oats " 23 this forenoon is very cold and windy I went in to Guelph for the Ferier the black mare Jennie is Sick She has ben Scouring very bad lately this is the Farmers Club Seed Show there is a lott of very fine wheat " 24 I went in to Guelph to tell the Ferrier how the mare is She is a good deal better �" 25 the weather is very dry and warm today it was very windy yesterday and today Robert is at Murrays thrashing the other Boys are at the Summerfallow " 29 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs I paid the Ferrier $4 for one trip down to see the Mare Jennie she got all better now Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here on a visit when we got home 30 terable dry and hott gott in all the Oats 1888 {written twice in blue ink: R J McFarlane} Aug 31 we had several showers we were thrashing had Peter Humes Stemmer we were stoped Several times we thrashed all the Wheat fall 240 B Pease 165 B Oats 200 B Sept 1 a fine day after the rain it rained a good deal through the night I went in to Guelph with some Butter got 22 cts per lb Susan came home from Owen Sound She has ben away for 5 weeks " 3 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys are ploughing the fallow " 4 a fine day comenced to Sow the fall wheat " 5 finished Sowing the wheat in the field next Archies Sowed 13 1/2 Bushels on 7 acres with the 12 cog pinion rather thick I went in to Guelph and to the Sale at the Coledge Mr Robert Orr and Wife was here from Waterloo on a visit Robert Amos and Margaret was here also " 6 a fine day but cool east wind Edward Sowed timothy Seed on the wheat next Archies Sowed it with Donald Campbles Seed Barrow 33 lbs on 7 acres I went out to the Post office for the Papers 1888 Sept 7 a fine day looks like rain in the evening Robert James finished Sowing the wheat 10 1/2 Bushels today on 6 acres with the 10 cog wheel 24 B in all on 13 acres " 8 this morning is dull we had a heavy Showr in the evening I went in to Guelph with some Butter then I went to a Meeting of the Creamery Committee �" 10 a fine warm day we cleaned up a load of wheat the Rev Mr Burns was here I subscribed $5 for the endowment of Knox Coledge pay next December " 11 a very warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 43 B 1lb at home 42 B 55 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the B got $1.1/100 per B $43.35 bought 500 lb of flour at $2.50/100 $12.50/100 500 lb of Bran at $14 per ton the trains started to run on the Railroad today they are going to run reaguler now " 13 fine weather but very dry Edward Sowed timothy and clover out in the field at the Consession " 15 Sowed timothy down near the Railroad on the flatt got it rolled we fixed the fence at the back lott " 16 a fine rain rained nearly all day 1888 Sept 17 a fine warm day we killed 5 pigs Christ Little helped us Edward was at Laings Smiths thrashing " 18 a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with the pigs 5 pigs weighed 597 lb at home 584 lb at Guelph market scales docked 10 lb 574 lb at $7 50 per 100 lb came to $43.5 sold them to McHardey Edward went down to the Toronto Show with Christ Robert was at Flimmings thrashing Bob Barker was at Smiths thrashing for us " 19 Robert James comenced to plough the Sod at the back field Edward got home from Toronto " 20 fine warm weather I went down to Morriston with some collers to Scotts to fix " 24 very fine weather Mrs Flimming Died this Morning She has ben Sick for a long time " 25 a fine day the boys are ploughing the Sod we had Bob Barker helping Edward to put up a fence through a Swamp at the Back lott I was at Christ Littles Sale I bought the BobSleigh for $14.40/100 cash " 26 this day is cool we were at Mrs Flemmings Funerall Mrs Gage late Magaie Taylor from Michigan came here last night �1888 Sept 27 this day is cold I went in to Guelph with Mrs Gage to the train to go home I went to Aberfoyle got a shoe on Jennie at Taylors " 28 this is a fine day we had Robert Barker Working he helped Edward to put a fence through the Swamp I went to Christ Little Sale I bought the Bob Sleigh paid $14.40/100 cash Mrs Gage from Michigan came here after dark with her Uncle John Smith she is a Daughter of George Taylor " 29 this day is raw and cold with a Shower in the afternoon we were at Mrs A Flimings Funeral " 28 a fine day we comenced to take up the potatoes we had Willie McKenzie and James Smith helping 29 a fine morning at the Potatoes Some rain in the afternoon and got cold we put the old Sow to fatten She has ben getting peas outside " 21 Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 13 bags to chop 7 of Peas 4 of Peas & oats and 2 of Oats we put up 6 pigs to fatten going to feed on chopp " 30 this day is raw and cold Some rain we were at Church Oct 1 rained some all forenoon the Boys cleaned up 23 B of the Oats we got from Gilfillan and carried them over to the hay house put them in the Sleigh Box 1888 Oct 2 this day is cold and raw it rained and Snowed the most of the forenoon it cleared up before noon the Boys were at the Potatoes had Robert Barker helping them in the Afternoon " 3 this is a fine day we finished takeing up the Potatoes in the forenoon all but the land to plough Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 16 bags to chop " 4 a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we got the first prize for the yerling colt we did not Show much some Apples and Beets " 5 a fine day but dull we were thrashing Oats and Barley 200 Bushels of Oats 500 of Barley �" 6 a fine day we went to the Church then in to Guelph Barker was at W McKenzies thrashing the filled 22 bags of Apples for cider " 7 this day is some cold we were at the Curch it is the Sacrament Sabath " 8 this day is very windy and cold Edward went up to Guelph to the Cider Mill with 22 bags of Apples got a little over 2 barrels " 9 a fine day but cold in the forenoon we started to pull the apples and harrow the Sod 1888 October 10 this is a fine day warmer pulling apples and boiling cider for Applejack we got a little over two barrells of cider paid 10 cts per bag for making it I Sold 9 lambs to Mr Spence for $4 each he took away 3 lambs " 11 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with the cider kettle to Mr Smiths we had it hired for one day paid twenty-five cents the Boys cleaned up a load of Barley 23 bags " 12 this morning was Soft it rained Some in the forenoon very light but rained a good deal in the afternoon we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 11 lbs in Guelph 53 B 24 at home got 70 cts $37.26 Robert James went to the Milton Show " 13 this Morning is Soft and Dull Robert is Ploughing we cleaned up a load of Barley " 15 this is a fine day we were piking apples Robert James went to Guelph with a load for Robert Beattie they moved in to Guelph for to live " 16 this day is Soft several Showers we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 40 lb at Guelph 51 B 26 lb at home got 68cts $34 50 1888 Oct 17 a fine day we were picking Apples Robert James is plowing 18 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got the Mare Doll Shod and Jennies hind feet at Taylors we killed a pig it weighed 168 lb for our own use " 19 this forenoon is wett we cleaned up a load of Barley and was at the Apples in the Afternoon �" 20 this day is cold and raw Showery at the apples " 21 this day is cold and frosty " 22 hard frost in the morning we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 41 lb at home 54 B 13 lb at Pendeltons Guelph got 70 cts per B I bought 9 flour Barrels for Apples paid 30 cts each " 23 this day is dull and misty a little light rain at the apples in the forenoon rained in the evening there was a Tea Meetting at the Schoolhouse at nighh " 24 this morning is raw and Showery in the forenoon turned out a fine day we were at the apples Robert James is away with the team to move Christ Little down to Campbelvile he is going to live there and Butcher I paid Peter Hume $19 for thrashing 1888 Oct 26 this is a fine morning till noon then it rained all afternoon at the apples in the forenoon Mother and me went over to see William Gilfillian he is very bad just Dying very dark when we got home we had Robert Jefferson and James Smith helping us with the apples " 27 this day is wett it rained a good deal I went to Guelph " 29 this day raw and cold some light Showrs I got the mare Fanney shod on the forefeet at Bickleys " 30 this is very fine day we comenced to top the turnips yesterday harrowed Some up today busy at the apples I went over to Peter McKenzies Sale then went over to William Gilfillians he Died today at half past two oclock " 31 a very fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 38 lb at home 53 B 31 lb at Guelph got 60 cts per B $32 15 Robert started to harrow the Turnips bought Edward a pair of Boots paid $3.10 flour Barels for Apples paid 30 cts each $3 Nov 1 a fine warm day busy hauling in the turnips we went down to William Gilfillans Funeral at noon the Funeral was at 2 Oclock PM 1888 �Nov 2 a fine day in the forenoon warm busy at the turnips I was filling Barels with Apples in the forenoon but it got Showery in the Afternoon Robert James went down to Taylors to get Jennie Shod in the forefeet got new Shoes on " 3 this morning is cool but it turned out a fine day for the turnips got all the Sweds in 38 load there is quit a lot of Greaystone to take in yet I went to Guelph with Mother with Chickens and Butter " 5 this is a very fine day warm Robert is Ploughing the Boys are at the turnips I was at the Apples " 6 this is a fine day warm got a little colder in the evening we killed 5 pigs in the forenoon we had Duncan Gilchrist helping us ploughing and at the appls in the afternoon " 7 a fine day a little frost in the morning we went to Guelph with two pigs one weighed 193 lb 160 lb got $7 per 100 lb $24 22 I paid George Henning $14 for 100 lb of binding twine that we got in the harvest I was at the Lawer with Gilfillan " 8 this is a wett stormy day and raw east wind " 9 this day soft it rained all night heavy and this forenoon light and warm we put the ram to the ews I bought him at the fair paid $7 to Mr Adamson Nassagaweya 1888 Nov 10 this morning is wett it cleared up about 10 Oclock Robert James went in to Guelph after it cleared up with 20 bags of apples to make cider got about 100 Gallons he paid $2 Edward is at A McKenzies thrashing " 12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph for the bags Robert left on Saturday the Boys are Ploughing " 13 this is a beautifull day warm I went down to the Post Office they are boiling cider " 14 this is a very fine warm day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 36 lb at Guelph Slemans got 68 cts $36.55 " 15 this is a very fine warm day this is the Dominion thanksgiving day we were at Church cleaned up a load of Barley and filled up some appls make cider �" 16 this is a rather cool day it rained some last night and a light drippel of snow this morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 42 B 7 lb at home 41 B 42 lb at Slemans got 68 cts $28 47 we had 6 bags of Apples for cider got a Small Barlel cider " 17 the ground is white this morning cold all day the Boys are fixing up the stables and getting the young cattle tyed in I went down to the Post Office in the afternoon 1888 Nov 19 the ground is covered with snow it snowed a little all night then rained some and thawed all forenoon it got soft Robert James went down to Campbelvile with a load of Potatoes for Crist Little I went to Rockwood and got the old horsecovers I left in the Summer at the Factory I bought a pair of horsecovvers paid $4 for them some yarn and wincy " 21 a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 6 lb at home 54 B 43 lb at Guelph got 68 cts $37.32 bought a pair of Boots for Robert paid $3 the frost is hard they cannot plough " 22 this day is raw and cold " 24 this is a fine day warmer the roads are hard good wheeling I went to Guelph with Susan and Lizzie I had two bags of apples for Duncan Graham I bought a quarter of Beff from Billy Watson 127 lb paid $6 45 " 26 this morning is cold and stormy Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 15 bags to chop 8 oats 7 mixed he did not get it home " 27 this is a fine day we comenced to take the stones out of the well we are going to deepen it the water is very low Mr Davidson is with us 1888 Nov 28 the weather is mild busy at the well " 27 I had to go to Guelph for {2} rims for to make a curb for the well the Barns at the Model farm was burned last night and all the crops " 30 we have had fine weather all week a little soft sometims we got the well all stoned up �Dec 1 this day is a little colder got the well finished and the windmill started before noon made a firstclas job of it 3 feet 3 in of water it is 22 feet deep got a new platform I paid Mr Davidson $12 he paid $1 for 2 rims for a curb and I paid $1 for 2 rims we had Donald Bell helping us we got 178 feet of lumber paid $1.78 it has cost $22 to fix the well " 3 this is a fine day had a little drippel of snow last night Robert & Donald started to take in the straw stack " 4 this day is colder got stormy in the afternoon got in all the straw stack and got the horsepower sett and fixed " 5 a very fine day I went in to Guelph the fair day got a pair of felt Boots paid $2 for myself 1888 Dec 8 a fine day Mother and me went in to Guelph had some articals to the market to sell got a card at the Postoffice for some frieght " 10 this is a fine day went to Guelph with the wagon for 2 barls of Dried figs from California I paid $5.20 for Duty 30 cts for filling papers $5.50 580 lb I bought 500 lb flour paid $2.65 per 100 lb $13.25 100 lb Oatmeal $2.50 a pair felt boots for myself $2 " 12 a fine day but a little cold I went down to Morriston got the Buggy wheel fixed at Campbells part of a new rim and spoke " 13 very cold I went in to Guelph Christmas fair I bought a gallon of paint " 14 this is a cold cleare day Robert and Donald Bell went down to Campbellvile on the train James McLaren was here on a visit from Drumbo " 15 a clear cold day Donald Bell is hauling out Dung " 16 Sunday it rained nearly all day not heavy " 17 this day is soft Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 9 bags of Mixed to chopp paid 7 cts he got Jess shod new shoes all round $1 20 1888 �Dec 18 this morning is colder and stormy with a little snow Mother and me went down to Campbelvile with the Carrs from Corwhin to visit Jane Little Robert James took us over to Corwhin we came up in the evening with the train " 19 this is a very cold day we went up to Margarets on a visit it was very cold going up the Brockroad " 21 this day is windy and cold I went to the postoffice " 22 this day is cold and frosty John Little and Elizabeth went to Guelph with the Buggie " 23 this is a fine day we went to the Church " 24 this is a fine warm day we painted the Windmill " 25 this day is Soft it rained all forenoon lightly Christ Little Jane and all there family came up fom Campbellvil John Little Susan and there family were here to a Christmas Dinner " 26 this day is very dull and soft misty and raw the Boys are fixing things about the place the roads are very bad John and William Gilchrist went off on the evening train on the C.P.R. for British Columbia " 27 this day is colder the road are very rough I went to the Post Office and to old Mrs Ellis{small superscript} Funeral She Died aged 74 years 1888 Dec 28 a fine cleare frosty day we were cutting straw in the forenoon had Archy and Donald McKenzie this is Mothers Birth day " 29 this is a fine cleare day we got a Cow hanged in the Stable She was dead when they went out after Breckfast we skined her and took the Scin to Guelph got $2.12 $4 per 100 lb I went to Guelph with Lizzie and Donald Bell I paid Donald $12 for a Months work " 31 this is a fine mild day we had a very light Showr of Snow last night I went down to Aberfoyle to the Nomination of Councilors I paid Falconbridge for the Globe Newspaper $1 and Witness 80 cts for a year Jan 1889 �" 1 this is a fine mild day we have very fine weather hardly any Snow this winter I Subscribed for a book to the Rev Mr Cameron the price is $4 if he gets enough of Subscribers we were over to John Littles to tea " 2 this is a fine day mild " 4 very fine weather mild and warm I went to Morriston got the harness mendid and a Sett 1889 Jan 4 of new britchin straps paid $1.80 paid Hugh Campbell $1 for fixing the Buggie wheel " 5 this day is cold and raw looks like a storm Edward went to the Aberfoyl Mill with 12 bags to chop 8 mixed and 4 Oats " 8 this is a fine day we have a little Snow the Boys are getting out firewood Mother and me went to Guelph with the Cutter I paid for the Mercury 4 copys for $4 " 9 this day wett cold rain got cold in the evening and very windy all night " 10 this day is very stormy and very windy snowed a good deal but blowed all away " 11 this is a fine day the sleighing is not good I went out to Jack Douglas{small superscript} to try and get the rent James Scott Arkell and Duncan Graham was here on a visit " 12 a fine day I went to Guelph and got $100 rent from John Douglas " 14 a very fine cleare day I was back at J Barkers with his Brother William trying to make a Settlement but failed Edward went to School 1889 Jan 15 this is a fine I was at the anual Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual fire Insurance Company I was elected President " 16 this is a fine morning till noon then it rained all afternoon we went up to James Scotts in the Afternoon �" 15 I paid Mrs Black $10 and Blair Falconbridge his Account " 17 frosty hard roads I was at Mrs George Duthies Funeral I paid James McLean $5 for my Subscription the Knox Coledge fund " 19 this is a very cold frosty day I went to Guelph bought 4 Galons Coal Oil at Balls and 2 bits and an inch chisel " 20 this is a very cold day it snowed in the evening " 21 this a very cold stormy day Snowed some last night got vey windy all day " 23 this is very fine mild weather " 24 a fine mild day Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 12 bags to chopp 7 B mixed and 5 oats " 25 a fine warm day the Sleinghing is about done I was on the Anual Meeting at the Church 1889 Jan 26 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Buggie fine wheeling I had a hide in to Sell it weighed 49 lb got 3 1/2 cents per lb very cheap it was a heiffer we killed last Wednesday the 23 the heiffer weghed hind qur 208 lb fore 162 lb " 27 this day is foggie and raw snowed in the afternoon " 28 it has ben stormy snowed a lot plenty of Snow to make sleighing we had to go with the children to School " 29 this day is cold I went up to Margarets with Susan and Lizzie " 30 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to Campbelvile to See Jane and her Family " 31 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 8 lb at home 54 B 28 lb at Pendeltons got 54 cts per B $29 46 the Barley is very dull and low Feb 1 this is a fine day went down got Jess shod at Bickleys " 2 sort of stormy in the Morning snowing some we went to Guelph with 14 bags of Apples got 50 cts for the Sps and 40 cts for the others �" 4 this is a fine mild day working in the Shop 1889 Feb 5 it snowed a lot last night we were up to Murrys last night Mother Susan and me it was stormy comeing home Nicolas Norris and wife was here today on a visit it got very before night down to zero " 6 this is a dreadfull cold day Robert went in to Guelph fair with a Cow sold her for $25 50 cattle is very dull she was very cheap to was dreadfull cold going in Lizzie and me went in with the Cutter I got my nose and Cheeks frozen John Douglas paid me $90 for rent for the Black Farm " 7 this day is cold but warmer than yesterday I went down to the Mill with 8 bags of Oats to Chop but I did not get it home " 8 this is a fine mild day filled some apples " 9 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Apples 15 bags got 50 cts for 7 bags Sps 40 cts for 8 B sold 13 B to the Coledge " 12 this day is very cold and windy the roads are very heavy I went to Mrs Dougald Campbells Funeral She is a very old woman 82 years I was one of the pallbearers 1889 Feb 13 this is a fine day cold in the morning J Scott wife and Mrs D Graham was here on a visit " 12 Robert James went in to Guelph with a steere we sold to George Wakefield for $22 very cheap " 14 this is a fine day Edward was at John Philips bee with the team taking a load of wood to Guelph Robert Margaret and all the Family were down here on a visit all night " 16 this is a fine morning but it got Soft rained a little in the afternoon dull Scotch Mist we were in Guelph we had 15 bags of Apple for the College got 50 cts for 11 Bags 40 cts for 4 B $7.10 we Bought 1580 lbs of Bran at Goldies mill paid $9.25 $14 per ton Bran �" 17 a fine mild day they went to Guelph Curch 18 this day is quite stormy I wrote a letter to George " 20 the weather is very cold I went down to Moriston to See Mrs Morrison and got the harness fixed at Scotts " 21 very cold Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with eight bags of Mixed to chopp but he did not get it home " 22 this day is very Stormy and cold Robert went for the chopp to the mill but he only got one bag something wrong with the mill 1889 Feb 23 this day is very cold the thermomiter 10 below zero it has ben very cold and Stormy all week the roads are very bad drifted Robert went to the mill for the chop but he did not get it the mill is out of order he had had hard work to gett through with the drifts " 24 this is a very cold day 23 below zero 25 this morning is very cold 20 below zero turned out a fine clear day but cold near night I went down to Aberfoyle got the chop from the mill got Farmer Shod at Bickleys " 26 this is a fine clear morning got soft then rained snowed we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter " 27 a fine day the mildest day for a long time I went down to Johnstons Sale of stoves and tinware " 28 a fine day I was down to Aberfoyle to a meeting William Horrocks and Wife and Mrs Gilfillan was here on a visit from Minto he Bought 10 Bushels 10 lb of Barley for Seed paid 56 cts per B 5.70 they stopped all night March 2 a fine warm day the snow is melting we went to Guelph with 11 bags of Apples sold them from 30 cts to 50 cts per Bag $4 25 1889 �March 1 a fine warm day started to haul ice from Aberfoyl dam 10 blocks but the roads ar Soft " 3 this day is very warm the sun is strong the snow got soft we were at Mrs Bickleys Funeral " 4 this day is clear and warm Edward is at Archies cutting firewood " 5 this is a fine clear day we went down on a visit to John Macfarlanes Donald Monros and Mrs Gilfillans " 6 I went with Lizzie to Guelph put $75 in the Bank for the Black estate called to see Guthrie & Watt Robert is hauling posts " 7 this day is colder I was down to a meeting at the Church got 200 posts from James McPherson 6 cts each " 8 this day is cold and stormy " 9 this day is very windy and stormy the roads are drifted we went in to Guelph with 13 bags of apples got 50 cts for some 4 bags 35 cts in trage for the rest 9 bags bought 2 1/3 Bushels clover $5 50 per B $12.86 " 11 this is a fine day the roads are badly Drifted " 12 this is a fine warm day Bob little is helping Robert to haul ice from Aberfoyle dam 1889 March 12 got home 4 loads of ice 35 blocks August Miller cutt it but it is too warm for the ice the Mare Fannie Sliped her foal she had two foals but one of them has ben dead for a long time " 13 this is a fine day the snow is going but it got cold in the evening I was at John Smiths Sale I bought a wheelbarrow for $2.75 10 sapp pails 5 cts each " 14 this is a fine day I went down to Mrs Gilfillans for 12 bushels of Peas paid 56 cts per $6 72 took 4 bags of Oats to the Mill to chop paid Robert Little $1 50 for 3 day work " 16 this day is very warm I went to Guelph with Lizzie the Sleighing is done about Guelph and very deep Snow in some places in the country �" 17 warm the snow is going fast " 18 warm the Boys are cutting wood in the bush " 19 this day is warm and soft the sleighing is done Mother and me were up to See William Hume he is very bad with droppesy and heartdisease 20 were at Peter McLarens Sale we bought 2 Ploughs for $6 58 the roads are very bad 1889 March 23 this is a very fine warm day we were in to Guelph today to meet Mrs Jane McCoag from Keppell She came down on a visit I bought 4 gallons coal Oil at Petries paid 15 cts per Gallon " 24 frosty in the morning warm after were at Church " 26 hard frost in the morning we were at William Humes Funeral David King was here and Bought 2 Steers for $70 very cheap " 27 this is a very fine day we cutt our firewood with the circular Saw " 29 this is a fine day but cold we were out to Aberfoyle to the Mill with 12 bags of Oats to chop we were at the Seed fair I bought 13 bushels of Oats paid 33 cts per Bushel $4 29 and 4 B 30 lb Peas paid 62 cts per B $2 79 " 31 it Snowed all day there is quite a fall of snow April 1 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the Buggey I was Setteling up with Mr Bailey about his Mortgages he paid me up for the two Mortgages on the Stewart Farm I put the money Stirtons Bank " 2 this is a fine day Robert James went down to Mr Taws for a load of Oats 68 Bushels paid 33 cts per B $22.44 1889 April 2 Robert Amos and Margaret was down on a visit �" 4 this is a fine day I went over to Hector McCoag in Beverly with Mother and Aunt Jane McCoag the road are very bad I called at the Town Hall Aberfoyle to vot on the repeal of the Scott Act " 5 we got home from Beverly we called at Mrs Gilfillans the roads are very bad the Sow piged 4 all died " 6 this is a fine warm day the road dried up someplaces we went to Guelph Bought 500 lb of flour at James Hewers paid $2 62 1/2 per 100 lb $13 13 Galt flour Robert James Bought a Suit of cloths at Williamsons paid $14 the price was $16 8 Robert went with the Sow to Kitchins Boar Mrs Gilfillan William and Janet came here with Aunt Jane She was down there for a few days " 9 a fine warm day Edward went in to Guelph with a load for John Little he is Moving up to Keppel 8 Donald Bell comenced to work he is hired for 7 month at $17 per month " 10 this is a fine warm day Robert comenced to plough I went in to Guelph with John Little Susan and the children and Aunt Jane She went home and John is going up to Keppel to preach for the summer 1889 April 11 a fine warm day the two teams are ploughing " 12 this day is a little colder I went down to Aberfoyle got Fannie shod in the front feet at Bickleys I was in to heare the court of Alex and John Smiths " 13 this day is cold we went in to Guelph with 11 bags of Apples sold them for 35 cts per Bag " 15 this is a fine day Robert went with the Sow to Kitchins Boar the Same Sow that went to the Boar last Monday I went down to Aberfoyle to Taylors and got Doll and Jennie Shod all over that is got them removed " 16 this is a fine day frosty at night I went down to the Church to a Meeting to appoint 2 trustees for the Cementry �" 17 Mother and me went in to Guelph I bought a pair of Shoes for Robert paid $1.25 a pair of plough lines paid 30 cts a can tick destroyer 35 " 18 a very warm day I was in to Guelph on a scott Ack case and the horse show I went down to Alexander Smiths for 4 Bushels 7 lb spring Wheat paid $1 15/100 $4 72 " 19 a fine warm day comenced to sow the Barley 5 1/2 acrs 10 Bushels 1889 April 20 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with one horse and 5 bags of Appels sold them for 40 cts per Bag I bought home 500 lb of Salt 30 cts per 100 lb $6 per ton " 22 it is colder frost at night Sowed the Salt and 4 Bushels of Spring wheat and Some Barley " 23 a fine day finished Sowing the Barley Sowed 11 B Sowed 21 B in all sowed with the 30 cog wheel 12 pinion " 24 started to sow the oats in the big flat field till about 3 Oclock then we had a very heavy storm of wind and rain the first rain of any amount this spring " 25 this day is dull but a good day Robert comenced to plough the Sod in the field at the creek for Peas we put tick destroyer on the sheep one of them a fine ewe with two lambs drank some of the Stuff and Died in about 3 hours " 26 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle got the Colter fixed two of the ewes was dead in the morning one drank Poison the other had a sore bag they were fine ewes and had 2 lambs each Robert finished the Oats in the big flat Field 26 Bushels " 27 this day is wett it rained near all day not heavy I went to Guelph with 5 bag Apple got 50 cts per bag 1889 May 9 this day is very warm Donald is Ploughing Robert J is finished rolling then he started to pick stones off the grass the Minister had a Prayer meeting here this afternoon �" 10 this is a fine morning I went down to Aberfoyle to the Mill with 6 bags of Oats to chopp and the wheel of the old wagon to Taylors to fix paid $1 30 we had a fine rain it rained near 2 hours not heavy " 11 this is fine growing weather warm I went in to Guelpt with 5 bags of appels got from 35 to 50 cts per bag had some eggs got 11 cts " 13 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys got all the stones gathered off the gras field I went down to Moriston then to Gilfillans " 14 a fine day it rained a good bit in the Morning the things are growing fine warm the Boys washed the Sheep 14 robert rolled some of the grass " 15 this morning is a little cold got warm at noon then cold at night some rain at night we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} I bought a B of Suthern corn for Seed paid 90 cts and a post spoon paid 65 cts " 16 a fine day Donald is at the Dung for Turnips 1889 May 18 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with Butter and Eggs got 15 for B 11 for eggs we had a load of wheat 37 B 55 lb got 95 ct per B $36 3 we bought 213 lb of Barb wire paid $5 75 per 100 lb 10 lb spike nails 5 lb stepples $12.70 " 19 very warm in the forenoon a big showr at noon " 20 a fine day Edward clipped 10 sheep " 21 Some rain in the Morning got cold before night finished clipping the Sheep 15 Mr & Mrs Amos was heare from Galt tonight " 22 this day is quite cool Robert is Ploughing the land for corn got a lott of potatoes cut got all the Dung all out for the turnips Mr & Mrs Amos and Maggie went away " 23 very cold some frost Robert James Sowed two ackers of corn for feed then planted 13 rows of Beauty of Hebron Potatoes " 24 this is a fine day cool night and Morning Robert and Donald Bell went to Milton I went over to McKenzies paid $2 for Bull money in full �" 25 a fine day finished Planting Potatoes 13 Beauty of Hebron 3 Early rose remainder White Eliphant 1 1/2 acres 1889 May 25 we went in to Guelph with Butter and Eggs I got 6 lb swed turnip 1 lb Purple top paid $1 40 {blank space} lb Hungarrian grass Seed " 27 working at the wire fence it rained all afternoon cleaned up a load of Wheat " 28 this is a very cold day some snow flying we finished putting on the wire on the fence " 29 this morning is very hard frost the ground is hard done a lott of damage in the garden we we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 26 lb at home 40 B 30 lb at Guelph got 90 cts per B it weighed 60 lb to the B $36 45 " 30 this day very wett it comenced to rain yesterday afternoon it rained all night it is still raining at noon cold rain out of the east on till 4 Oclock " 31 this day is very dull it rained through the the night it has rained a great deal the land is too soft to go on to it the boys are scrapeing and pruning the Appel trees I was mending Shoes part of the day put the Mare Fannie to to the Horse June 1 this is a fine day but cool we went in to Guelph then I went down to the Church 1889 June 2 a fine day but cold we were at the Church it is the Sacrament Sabeth " 3 a fine day but dull finished ploughing the Turnip land Robert is fixing the board fence he went down to Carr With Jennie mare to meet Grants Horse " 4 this day is cool the Boys started to pull down the fence along the lane to the Railroad and dig the Post holes for a wirefence " 5 the Boys were fixing fence round the Pea field 6 this is the finest day for some time I went down to Taylors to get Jennie and Jess Shod we putt the mare Doll to the horse �" 7 this was a fine morning till noon then it rained nearly all afternoon not heavy we cleaned up a load of Wheat 40 B 11 lb finished putting the wire on the fence all but a little in the forenoon " 8 this is a fine day after the rain it rained nearly all night we went in to Guelph with butter and eggs " 10 this is a fine day I went down to morriston to the Sale of the Church lott Jennie got the horse D Grants 1889 {title added through text editor} June 11 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 10 lb got 90 cts $36 15 we bought 87 lb of barb wire 50 lb fence wire 2 1/2 lb fence steppels a keg of shingle nails at $3 1/4 per 100 lb to return what we dont require paid for all $9.64 bought 100 lb Oat meal at $2 25 20 cts castor oil 15 cts machine oil " 13 this is fine warm day I went down to Aberfoyle got Farmer Shod at Bickleys the Boys were at the Lake " 11 we got one of the Cows killed on the Railroad skined it got $1 for its hides is very cheap " 14 this day is very warm we went to Rockwood with the wool 44 1/2 lb of fine wool got 25 cts in trade 45 1/2 lb coarce at 22 cts $21 25 " 15 this day is very warm Showrs going round in Some places we had a big Shower after dinner we were in Guelph with Butter and eggs " 17 this is a fine day but we had a very heavy rain last night rained a great deal I went down to Morriston and then to Mr McIntosh the Tailor with a Suit of cloths to make " 18 this is a fine day comenced to drill for the Turnips and Sowed a quantity I went over to John Kitchins paid him $2 for the two Sows to the Boar 1889 June 18 I warned out the men for the Statute labour for Friday the Boys are the fence along the lane �" 19 this day is very wett it has rained all forenoon low ground is very wett it cleared up in the afternoon " 20 this is a fine day Robert was drilling and Sowing the turnips Lizzie Edward and Donald went in to Guelph to see the Band Touriment " 21 this has ben a weet forenoon some very heavy Showers the flatts are flooded with watter we were to have started the road work but we could not do it with water " 22 this is a fine day after rain we went to Guelph had 3 bags of Potatoes Sold them for 35 cts the first we sold this year we bought 500 lb flour at Goldies paid $2 40 per 100 lb $12 100 shorts 65 cts " 23 this is a very fine day we were at Church " 24 this is fine day finished Sowing the Turnips 7 lb of Seed we were working Statute labour 25 this is a fine day I went up to London to a Convention of Insurance Companys I went up with the 2 50 train got in to London a little before 6 oclock 1889 June 26 I got home from London in the evening paid 1 1/3 fair for return $2 90 " 27 this was a fine forenoon very warm but we had a terable thunder Storm after noon it rained in toronto, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c d e f g h i j l m n o p q July 1 this is a fine day Robert Scuffeled the Potatoes " 2 the weather is very soft and dull the Boys started to put the posts in for a new fence from the lane to the sideroad " 3 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph Settled up in the Bank with all the Bank Books I came home then went down to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of Reformers at the Hall at 7 Oc " 4 I went down to Aberfoyle gave Mrs Black $10 Henry Helleder $5 paid Falconbridge $21 74 Robert Scuffeled the corn " 6 it is very warm we went in to Guelph with Butter I bought 2 lb Paris green 25 cts per lb �June 28 this is a very warm day this is the School picknick and Examination I went up to the Agricultural Colege it was the closeing Examination ther was a great croud there 1889 July 8 this day is very warm Robert comenced to cut the hay I went down to a Committee Meeting at the Hall Aberfoyle " 9 this is a very warm day got in 3 loads of hay " 10 this day is very warm got very Sultry then had thunder with a little rain afternoon then in the evening had a big rain got in 3 load of hay " 11 this is a fine warm day busy at the hay I went down to the Post office got Jennie Shod in the front feet at Taylors " 12 this is a fine day Robert finished cutting the hay it is very heavy in the field at the old roothouse " 13 a fine morning but we had a heavy Showr in the forenoon a fine afternoon at the hay we went in to Guelph got coal oil a new three prong fork paid 50 cts " 15 a fine day I went in to Guelph got a bag of Salt 130 lb paid 57 cts busy at the hay got in 5 lads got it all raiked " 16 this is a fine day for the hay not too warm got in 8 loads 1889 July 17 this is a fine hay day got the most of the hay in the Barn " 18 this is a fine day finished hauling in the hay a good crop one field a very fine heavy crop 2 loads Mother and me was down to Campbelvile 19 a very light Showr in the morning I went down to Aberfoyle paid my Seat rents to J McLean $6 25 got Farmer & Doll Shod at Bickleys and left the old Buggy wheel to sett tyre " 20 a fine day the Boys are at the turnips cleaning Mother and I went in to Guelph in the afternoon with some Butter and eggs �22 a fine day the Boys at the turnips cleaned some wheat 23 a fine day cool had a great storm of rain and wind last night put the grain down bad we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 36 B 30 lb got 93 cts per B $33.95 it weighed 60 lb we bought 8 Squares of Shingles Second cllass fine for the Sheed roof paid $1 20 per square $9.60 " 24 a fine day Robert James Started to cutt the Barley but he did not do much when he brock Something had to go to Gulph to get it cast 1889 July 24 I got very bad this morning at 4 Oclock with Cholera Morbus I wa very bad till 3 Oclock when Doctor Orton came I was very weak by that time Robert James went out in the evening to Tom Weirs for a new hay rack he paid $6 for it " 25 Robert James went in to Gowides for the part of the Binder he got home at noon then he started to cutt " 26 finished cutting the Barly in the front field then went to the back field cutt Barley and wheat " 27 the weather is close and dull I have ben weake since I got bad but I must be thankfull I am no worse Robert has cutt the Most of the Wheat " 29 the finished cutting the Barley and Wheat the Wheat was a fine crop but it is badly rusted the Barley is a very heavy heavy crop but it has got culered with rain " 31 a fine day sarted to haule in the Barley some of it is not very fitt dull weather and heavy hauled in 4 lads and two of Wheat 1889 Aberfoyle apples appels Aug 1 a fine warm day busy hauling in Barley "2 a fine day till near night then we had a terable storm of rain and wind �" 3 this is a fine day Robert started to shingle the Back sheed Edward started to scuffel the turnips I went to Guelph to See the Doctor I am getting better " 5 this is a fine harvest day we got in all the fall Wheat hauled in {blank space} loads we went to the Funeral of Duncan Camerons Boy aged 9 years {in margin: steers stiars} " 6 fineshed hauling in the Barley " 7 Edward & Donald is at the turnips Robert is Shinglins Mr & Mrs Amos from Galt was here lady " 8 this is a fine day Lizzie & Maggie Amos went down to Campbelvile with horse and Buggie {in margin: Geas Jess} " 9 a fine day but dull like rain we had several Showers after dark a fine rain the Boys are at the turnips and Shingeling " 10 a fine cool day we went to Guelph took Maggie Amos up she has ben down heare for over two weeks we had Butter & eggs Robert Cutt the Spring wheat Donald is hauling out Du ng to the fallow 1889 Aug 11 this is a fine cool day we were at the Church Doctor McKay our Minester preched his last Sermon to us he is going to leave our Congregation he has ben here nearly 16 years " 12 this is a fine day Robert cutt some ragweed out in the field at the Consession with the mower it is very bad with it Donald started to plough the Summerfallow it is bad with thistel " 13 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle got a letter from George got Farmer Shod at Bickleys " 14 a fine day I went over to John Smiths the Boys are Ploughing the Summerfallow " 15 Jane was up from Campbelvile went to Guelph I was down to Aberfoyle Sent away a letter to George the Boys are Ploughing �" 16 this a fine day but cold and windy the Boys finished Pulling the Peas with the wooden raike some of them is not good got killed out in June with out too much rain they were near the creek low and level " 17 a fine day we went in to Guelph with Butter the Boys hauled in 3 loads of Peas in the afternoon the thrashing Machin came here in the evening 1889 Aug 19 this is a fine day warm we were thrashing in the forenoon half day Peter Humes Machine we thrashed all the fall wheat 260 Bushels and 10 Bushels of Barley the wheat is not first class William McKenzie and Fliming is thrashing in the afternoon " 20 this day warm and dull in the morning we had thunder and a heavy shower through the night the Boys are Ploughing and harrowing Edward is at Gilchrists thrashing " 21 this is a fine day Edward is Atkinsons thrashing Robert comenced to cutt the Oats they are heavy " 22 Robert Brock a wheel of the Binder I went down to Morriston to try and get one but I could not get one then I went to Guelph got one at Gowdies it the Guelph Sivick holiday we got in the spring wheat 2 very large loads " 23 got the Binder fixed is cutting the oats 24 finished cutting the Oats in the Field next the Orchard started the big flat back I went in to Guelph to the Seed wheat show 26 the Sow piged yesterday morning She had 8 living and one dead cutting Oats 1889 Aug 27 very warm dry weather cutting Oats they are very hard to cut they are very heavy and laid down very bad Donald was picking Stones in the forenoon at the Oats in the afternoon " 28 Robert James started ridge up the Summerfarlow they started to haule in the Oats �" 31 very dry warm weather the Boys got in all the Oats that are cutt they have ben very heavy and laid down we have 4 acres to cutt the other sow piged she had 9 piges they are doing well Sept 2 it is very warm the Boys are ploughing for wheat " 3 very hot and warm I went down to Bickley and got the Buggie tyres sett and a spoke paid $2.5 Mary and George Orr and little Annie Andrew Orr and his Sister came here today from California " 4 very warm and dry we went to Guelph I bought a bushel of timothy Seed paid $2.50 the Boys finished ploughing the field near the Barn for wheat " 5 very warm and dry comenced to Sow the wheat I went over to John Smiths on buisness 6 finished sowing the fall wheat 8 1/2 acres sowed 16 1/2 bushels it is Summerfallow the Pea land is too dry and hard to Plough cant make a good job 1889 Sept 6 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} with Mother Mary and George Orr I got a Plough Shear and Slip Paid 80 cts " 7 we went in Guelph with Butter and eggs sowed timothy " 9 Robert James went up to Eramossa with a load of wood for Peter Beattie Edward Kingesburry started to learn the Blacksmithing with Peter Beattie up in Aramossie Robert Amos Margaret Mary and George Orr came downe here " 10 George & Mary Orr went down to Campbelvile to See Jane Lizzie went with them " 11 I went in to Guelph with Mary & George Orr George went away over to his Fathers in Waterloo I bought a pair of Shoes for Robert paid $1 50 " 13 the weather has ben very warm and dry every thing is very dry we got all the Oats in we have had a great crop 12 was at the Aberfoyle Mill with 9 B 54 lb of wheat it was poor weighed 53 lb to the Bushel got 350 lb flour 35 lb to the B it was badly rusted �" 14 this is a fine day warm in the forenoon the folks are all away to the Sabath School picknick to the Model Farm exept Mother and me I went down to Aberfoyle Postoffice a letter from Duncan 1889 Sept 16 this day is cold it rained this morning a good bit Jane came up on Saturday night and Donald went home with her last night it was very dark he came home this morning at 5 Oclock the Boys were stocking up some corn and fixing up the bridge at the creek " 17 this is a fine day but dull the Boys started to Plough the back field where the wheat was the ground is dry " 18 this day is cold we went down to Mrs Gilfillans with Mary Mrs Bently ,, Grace Grigor from Michigan came here today with her two Children on a visit " 19 this day is cold a fine day for working the Boys are ploughing " 20 this morning is dull it rained some last night " 21 this day is cool we went in to Guelph with some Butter Robert went over to Waterloo to Mr Orrs with Mary and little Annie we went down to Aberfoyle for Mrs Bently and her Children " 23 this is a fine day I went up to Margarets with Mrs Bently and to the Galbreaths Edward has left P Beattie he cant stand Blacksmithing he went up to Guelph with hides and tallow for Christ he went up for his trunk to Beatties 1889 Sept 25 this is fine warm dry weather the Boys ar burning brush back in the Swamp and clearing it up Robert is ploughing Lizzie and me went down to Shaw Station with Mrs Bently and her Children they Started home for Michigan " 26 this day is a little cool Mother and me went in to the Guelph Show and to meet Susan and her children they came down on the 4 Oclock train from Wiarton She has ben up in Keppel all Summer John has ben preaching there he has gone down to Toronto to the Coledge Mary came over from Waterloo �" 27 this is a very cold day I went in to Guelph in the afternoon for Susans trunk Robert finished ploughing in the Back field the ground is very dry " 28 this is a fine cool day the Boys are clearing up the swamp George Orr came over last evening from Waterloo " 30 the Boys started to plough the Big flat field I went down to Taylors got Jennie the Mare Shod in the front feet Oct 1 this day is Showery in the forenoon Edward went down to George Amos{small superscript} with George Orr Mary and Lizzie bur Mrs Amos is Sick then they went over to Mr Robbies spent the afternoon he had the 2 year old colt with him it goes firstrate 1889 Oct 2 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph George Orr left here to go to his Fathers the Boys started to take up the Potatoes got up the Beauty of hebrons nearly 2 wagon loads 13 drils they are in the middle bin on the right hand Side of the pasage " 3 this morning is very dull it rained a good bit in the forenoon cleaned up Some wheat in the afternoon " 4 this day is cold we went in to Guelph with Mary She went down to Galt then She will start home on Monday to California She has ben over here for 5 weeks Lizzie went down to Galt with her this is the fast day " 5 this forenoon is very wett it rained all forenoon and dull and cold all day " 6 this is a fine day we were at church it is Sacrament Sabeth Mr Torrance Preached " 7 this day is very cold the Boys are at the Potatoes got in 2 loads " 8 a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we showed Some Potatoes Cabage Beets and the 2 year old colt " 9 a fine day got the Potatoes up but to harrow and plough 1889 �Oct 10 this is a fine day harrowing and ploughing the Potatoe land got all the apples gathered in only about 2 little basketfulls there are very few apples in this part of the country they got destroyed with frost on the 29th of May " 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 13 bags 27 B 35 lb only got 70 cts per B it only weigh 54 lb to the Bushel $19.31 the wheat is poor got rusted " 12 this is a fine day but a raw cold wind from the east finished ploughing and harrowing the Potatoe land we had 7 wagon loads they were a fair crop I went up to Billey Watsons for a quarter of Beef 100 lb paid $6 a front quarter the thrashing machin came here in the evening Peter Humes " 13 we were at Church John Little Preached " 14 a fine warm day we are thrashing Oats & Barley I was over as a Judge at the Nassagaweya Show " 15 a fine warm day frost every morning we finished thrashing we had over 800 Bushels of Oats 385 B Barley 33 Spring wheat 86 B Peas we thrashed the fall wheat in August 260 Bushels 1600 in all this is my birth day 71 16 Robert is Ploughing Donald is at Atkinsons thrashing 1889 Oct 16 Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 13 Bags of Oats and some Peas to chop Susan and her family went down to Toronto on the early train they are going to live in Toronto John is going to the College " 19 we have very fine weather very dry Robert and Donald is Ploughing Edward has ben at A McKenzies thrashing the last three days " 21 this is a fine day very dry frosty in the morning we are logging back in the Swamp Robert is ploughing " 22 this day is dull and cool clearing up a piece of new land back at the creek Robert is ploughing we put up 3 pigs to fatten one of the old sows and 2 young pigs we bought from R Beattie �" 23 this is a clear cold day is was very hard frost this morning the Boys could hardly plough in the morning we cleaned up a load of Barley Lizzie and Annie Gilchrist went up to Margarets " 24 this is a fine Mother and me went in to Guelph to see about the price of Barley Edward is topping turnips 25 the weather is dull we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 47 B 19 lb at home 46 B 47 lb at Guelph got 48 cts per B $22 54 26 Barley 53 B 46 lb at home 53 B 30 lb at Guelph at 48 cts $25 74 1889 Oct 28 a fine day but cool started to harrow up the turnips and haule them in " 29 a fine day busy at the turnips " 30 a fine day for the turnips got all the Swede turnips hauled in 31 loads I went in to Guelph I bought a pair of Boots for Donald paid $2 50 " 31 this day is dull Robert Jame went down to the Aberfoyle Mill with 16 bags of chop 10 bags of oats 6 of mixed he paid 6 cts per B 96 cts he got Doll shod at Taylors Nov 1 this day is dull a little light rain in the afternoon the Boys are pulling the white turnips and hauling them in Robert is Ploughing " 2 this morning is very foggy and dark it rained a lot in the afternoon Robert was ploughing in the forenoon the Boys got all the Graystone turnips hauled in 11 wagon load the cleaned up some wheat " 4 this is a fine clear day the Boys are Ploughing " 6 this is a fine day I went with Lizzie to Guelph it is the fair I bought a pair of Boots for Donald $2.50 " 7 fine weather frosty at night and dry this is thanksgiving day I was down at Aberfoyle Townhall the Judge has a court for the final revision of the Dominion Voters list 1889 �Nov 8 this a fine day cleaned a load of Barley we were up to James Scotts in the evening " 9 a fine day we were in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 32 lb at home 54 B 8 lb at Slemans got 48 cts $26 bought a half Barel of Labradore {hearing} paid $3 75 Mother and Robert went down to Campbelvile in the evening train " 11 this is a very fine day Edward went up with the cow McGibbon we Sold her to Billey Watson for $36 we are fixing up things about we put the ewes to the ram 14 " 12 this is a very fine day clearing up the new land and hauling rails started to cross plough in the back field but it would not make a good job we stoped " 13 rained some in the morning I went to Guelph bought a plow Shear Donald Bells time is up he has ben here 7 months at $17 per Month $119 I paid him $19 he wants to leave a $100 for a while with me we put the Sow to Robert Beatties Boar " 14 Robert started to Ploughing Sod in the big flat field it is a fine warm day " 15 cold and frosty Robert is ploughing 1889 Nov 16 a fine cleare day but very hard frost could not plough the Sod till the afternoon Edward went up to the Arkell Mill with 16 bags to chop 9 oats 7 mixed paid 5 cts per bag " 17 a very fine day we were at Church " 18 a fine morning frosty changed and rained all afternoon Robert James went over to Blacks Mill for a load Sawdust for to pack round the tank in the Shed we put in 4 cattle to fatten an old cow and 3 steers they are small " 19 this Morning is dull and Misty all forenoon Robert was ploughing but it rained all afternoon the Boys were fixing round the big tank " 20 this day is very dull and misty all day it is calm and mild Robert was Ploughing " 21 this day very dull and soft sort of misty rain all day Robert is Ploughing I went in to Guelph got 4 Gallons of coal Oil at Bonds 15 cts per Gallon �" 22 this day is soft light rain I went down to Morriston to the Rev Mr Meldrums Funeral he was 83 years old he was the first we had in Puslinch he married us 48 years ago 23 was at Mrs Robert Cockburns Funeral 1889 Nov 23 this is a beoutifull day was at Church " 25 this day is a little coolder some frost Robert is ploughing Edward went up to Arkell Mill with a gris of Wheat 13 B 30 lb got 448 lb flour 33 lb flour to the B 227 lb Bran and Shorts 26 this is a very fine day Robert is at Smiths thrashing Edward was at Flimings thrashing 27 this is a terable Stormy day it Snowed a lott and blowed all day the Snow is drifted bad it Started to rain in the afternon it is raining Steady now at 8 oclock the Boys are fixing up about the stables " 28 this day is not So Stormy it is colder there quite a lot of Snow " 29 it is a fine day cold Murry thrashed in the afternoon we put 5 weather Lambs to feed we have not many Lambs this year 30 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother She had some chikens I paid taxes $32 49 Dec 2 this is a fine day sort of soft and raw I got the Mares Doll & Jennie Shod at Taylors " 3 this day is cold and windy it rained a lot last night got cold and Snowed Some 1889 Dec 4 this is a fine day very frosty in the morning down to zero Robert James went Guelph to Slemans with a load of Barley 48 B 42 lb got 44 cts Per B $21.94 I went in with Lizzie with the Buggy bought a barl of Salt paid $1 50 a keg of 3 in nails at Bonds $2 75 an Overcoat for Edward $5 a pair of Shoes for Robert James $1 50 " 7 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with the Buggie fine wheeling " 9 I went down to Mrs James Black about Douglas �" 10 this is a fine morning but it changed got raw and cold wind from the east started to rain after 3 Oclock Mother and Me went in to Guelph in the afternoon to Duncan Grahams Silver Wedding it got to be a very wett night it started to rain when we got to the Brock road cold rain from the east we went out to Margarets stoped all night " 11 this turned out a fine day after it faired up the roads are very bad we got home in the afternoon from Margarets " 12 we went in to Guelph this is the Christmas fair the streets are very god in the morning it freezed last night 1889 Dec 12 I went to the freight sation for some dried fruit we got from my Brother John from California 3 barrells and a box dried figs and 3 boxes of dried Grapes one barrel figs and 20 lb grapes for Robert Orr Waterloo " 13 a fine day Robert was Ploughing in the afternoon Edward at Watts thrashing I went to the Postoffice " 14 this is a very stormy forenoon out of the east but not much Snow Edward at Watts thrashing in the forenoon sow " 5 the Sow went to Beatties Boar the Second time " 15 a fine day we were at the Church Turnbull preached " 16 this day is dull it rained Some in the afternoon I went in to Guelph to See Guthrie with regard to J Douglas " 17 this day is very dull and misty rained some at night we killed 3 pigs one of the Sows and two Spring pigs we bought from R Beattie Duncan Gilchrist helped us I went out in the morning to See J Douglas " 18 cutt up the pigs there weight was 308 lb 180 lb 170 lb it is very Soft foggy and light rain 1889 {written in header with blue ink : Mrs R. J. McFarlane} �Dec 19 this is a fine mild day dull Robert is Ploughing Sod in the flats I went to Aberfoyle got the mare Jess shood in front feet at Taylors I paid Seate rents $6 25 " 20 this morning is dull and misty till 11 Oclock thent it rained very heavy all afternoon Robert ploughed till near noon ground the Sausage " 21 this is a fine day frost in the morning I went to Guelph with Lizzie and the Buggie I paid Docter Orton $15 for 4 visits and medicin for me when I was Sick in July Edward at the Mill with chop 11 B " 22 it was very Stormy early this morning wind and rain and rain all forenoon and frezing " 23 this is a very fine day frost in the morning Robert is Ploughing all day Edward went to Murrays with a heiffer to the Bull " 24 Robert Ploughed till 11 oclock it was raining a littel since 9 oclock but it was very weet all day rained stedy all day and night " 25 this is a fine warm day Some of the friends here for Dinner " 26 this day is cool and a terible wind 27 I went in to Guelph on buisness " 28 this is a fine warm day Duncan A Kingsbury was over to see us 1890 Dec 28 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 6 lb at home 49 B 38 lb at Slemans got 44 cts per B $21.91 bought 500 lb of Bran at Goldies paid $2.75 Susan came up from Toronto yesterday with her two Children " 29 this is a wett forenoon 30 this is a fine day I was at Aberfoyle at the Nomination of Councilors " 31 a fine day I went out to John Douglas then to Guelph got $95 as part of rent from Douglas 1890 �Jan 1 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day Mother Susan and Me went up to Margarets to Dinner " 2 this day is soft it rained nearly all forenoon then cleared up the roads are terable Soft Susan and her Children went down to Toronto this Morning Lizzie went to Campbelvile with her and came home in the evening " 3 it is cold and frosty the roads are hard " 4 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph got all the books squared up at the Bank Sent $5 to George to Bottineau got it regestered For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the ‘Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1888-1889 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1888 January 1 it snowed last night today it is soft rained in the forenoon then got very cold in the evening " 2 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to the Election of Councilors we had Some of our friends for New years Dinner " 3 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle to Taylors and got the Mare Jess Shod " 4 this day is mild snowed a little we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 28 at home 37 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 59 lb to the Bushel got 81cts $30.38 I bought 500 lb flour paid $2.10 per 100 lb $10.50 500 lb shorts paid $4.25 " 5 this is a fine clear day I sold 2 steers for $60 and 14 lambs for $60 to David King he paid $100 he will pay $20 when he takes the lambs away the steers went away today the lambs to go away next week Hector McCoag and Wife from Beverly was here today Duncan Gilchrist and Annie came with them John Douglas paid Blacks rent $190 " 6 this is a fine mild day we were down to Christ Littles to a Diner it is his Birthday 1888 January 7 this is a fine day we went to Guelph and settled up Some of Blacks accounts " 9 this is a fine day David King took away the Lambs 14 and an old Ewe sold them for $4 25 each " 10 a fine morning got stormy and cold James Scott and Wiff was here John Little came home from Sarnia Robert James Was at William Beatties Bee hauling turnips to Guelph 7 teams " 11 this is a fine winter day frosty and clear " 13 this is a fine mild forenoon a little thaw got windy and cold in the afternoon we up to D Gilchrists Susan had a yong Daughter tonight at 9 oclock �" 14 this is a fine day I went up to Guelph and up to Robert Amos{small superscript} brought Margaret down to wait on Susan for a week " 16 this is a fine clear day Robert J went down with John Little to his Brother Joes he is going to Toronto to the College " 17 a fine clear morning but snowed some all afternoon out of the east I went to Guelph with Lizzie we were at the Creamery metting in the Townhall I bought a new lace tooth 6 feet cross cutt saw paid $5 for saw and handels 1888 Jan 18 this is a fine clear day Joseph Little and wife was here to see Susan " 21 this is a cold frosty day 10 degrees below zero " 22 very cold 20 below zero " 23 a fine day but cold I went in to Guelph " 24 this is a fine day I was at the Anual Meeting of the Puslinch M. I. Company I was chosen President of the Company a little snow last night " 25 Snowed a good deal I was at the Funeral of Mrs John H Doughty a very large funeral " 26 this day is very cold and stormy " 27 very cold about 10 below zero all day Robert James, Lizzie, George Grigor and Wife went up to Margarets on a visit they were very cold " 28 this is a clear cold day 10 below zero George Grigor and his Wife went over to Sandy Flimings to stop all night they have ben here sinc Tuesday on a visit the first since they got Married the roads are badly drifted in some places " 29 a cold day they upset going to the Church " 30 this is a fine mild day I was at a meeting at the Church about the Cemetry " 31 a fine mild day Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here �1888 Feb 1 this is a fine day I went in to the Guelph fair I bought 15 Bushels 45 lb of Peas at James Hewers Paid 72 cts per B $11.34 12 Bushels Oats at 48 cts $5.76 " 4 this has ben a fine week I was at Aberfoyl " 6 a clear cold day I was down to Aberfoyle " 8 a fine clear day I paid James Watt $10 in Payment of two Mares put to his Horse Lord Douglas I paid $1 at time of service have $9 to Pay when satisfied that Doll is in foal " 9 this is a very cold day over 10 below zero " 11 this is fine clear day I went to Guelph got a spring in my Watch at Pringles paid a Dollar for it " 13 this is a fine mild day I went down to Campblevile station with John Little he is going to Toronto " 14 this morning is mild snowed about noon the Boys started to haul ice from the Aberfoyle dam hauled 4 loads with 2 teams 48 blocks it was hard hauling in some places the snow is deep " 15 this is a very cold day keen frost from 10 to 20 below zero Robert James got his nose froze 4 times in one trip to Aberfoyle hauling ice got home 4 loads 46 blocks 1888 Feb 16 a fine day keen frost in the morning got milder Robert James went to Aberfoyle mill for some Chop stuff 7 bags paid 6 cts per bag he took home 4 blocks of ice got it all home now 95 blocks and a lot of small ones to pack John Foster and Christ McBeath got it cutt I pay 2 1/2 cents per Block the young folks are down to Gilfillians " 17 this is a fine day I went down to Moriston was at the Morrisons Sale bought a pair of gate hinges paid 25 cts Paid Allan McIntyre $2.50 for fixing the Cutter and sharping saw " 18 I went up to Guelph and R Amos{small superscript occurs} with Janet Amos bought a Bushel of Clover Seed at Andersons paid $5.50 a bottle of Medicine for Edward $1.50 �" 20 this day is soft rained some in the morning Robert J was up to Guelph with a load wood for C Little he took up two loads and brock the sleigh runner " 21 this a fine day but cold we went over to Galt and up to Mr Orrsin{?} Waterloo above Doon Mills Mr and Mrs Amos went up with us " 22 this is a fine mild day went down to Galt and stoped at Mr Amos all night " 23 this is a fine day we went up to Janet Gilfillians at Preston for diner came home in the Afternoon 1888 Feb 24 a fine clear day William Black from Kansas was here he came yesterday " 25 this day is Soft it Snowed in the Morning then rained some light a fine afternoon the Boys Shot the Dog Collie and skined him I went down to the Postoffice in the Afternoon " 27 this day is very cold below zero " 28 this is a very cold day " 29 this is a fine mild day I went over to Blacks Saw Mill Robert James went up above Guelph for a load of hay for Christ Little March 1 this is a fine day got cold in the afternoon " 2 this is a very cold day " 3 this day is very cold and windy we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 39 B 28 lb at home 39 B 15 lb at Goldies it weighed 58 lb to the Bushel got 80 cts per B $31.40 Edward went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} for 10 Bushels of Barley I Bought for Seed have to pay 55 cents " 6 we have had very cold weather lately I went down to Moriston to get the team harnes repaired paid $2 " 7 this is a fine day but cold we went in to Guelph Fair it is fine Sleighing 1888 �March 8 this is a fine clear day not so cold Robert James went down to Milton Edward went to Blacks Mill with some Peas to Chop but did not get it done " 9 this is a fine clear day I went out to Mrs Blacks to measure her firewood Henry Kelcher cutt and hauled 17 1/2 cords of stove would paid him 90 cents per cord to cutt and draw $15 75 Edward went went to Blacks Mill for the chop Peas and a load of Sawdust Robert J got home from Milton " 10 this is a fine mild I went in to Guelph with Edward for a load of Oats but we did not gett them " 12 this day is cold yesterday it snowed and stormed Robert James went over to Joseph Smiths for a load of Oats 52 B 13 lb paid 45 cts per B I made a bargan with Mr Davidson for to put up a Wind Mill " 13 this is a dreadfull cold stormy day the men cleaned up a load of fall Wheat " 12 Donald Bell comenced to work cutting fire wood " 14 a fine day went up to James Scotts on a visit " 15 a fine day cool we went in to Guelph bought an Ax paid $1.40 for ax & handel then went to Mr Buchanan 1888 March 17 this is a fine cleare day the sun is strong but very frosty every day I went to the Post Office " 18 this is a fine clear frosty day " 19 this is a fine warm day the sleighing is done in town we went in to Guelph with a load of wheat 39 B 44 lb at home 39 B 50 lb at Goldies got 82 cts per B it weighed 60 lb $32.66 got 500 lb of flour at $2 per pd 500 lb Bran paid $4 29 " 20 this morning is very soft some rain the snow went away very fast warm in the afternoon " 21 this is a very stormy day it snowed all forenoon then got very cold and windy at night I went to Aberfoyle got a shoe on farmer and a chain mendid �"22 this is a very cold day with high wind we went in to Guelph with the Buggy the sleighing is very good it is the Easter fair I was at the Farmers institute in the Town Hall in the afternoon " 23 this day is very cold 10 Deg below zero it is cold all day we went in to Guelph for lumber for the Derrick of a Wind Mill Fannie the Mare foaled yesterday morning she had two Dead foals the one was very small it had ben Dead for a considerable time it was much decayed 1888 March 24 this day is clear calm and very cold away below zero in the morning the Boys are getting home firewood I started to smock the hams " 26 this morning is a raw east wind it has ben raining a little nearly all day and frezing it got Soft at night thawing the Boys cleaned up some Barley " 27 this day is mild it rained in the evening the snow is well off the fields lots of ice on the roads in Some places the Boys were halling and splitting wood " 31 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with the Carrige John Little and Donald Bell went in with me John Little is going to Preach up to Bells Corners and Donald is going to Milton he left us he wanted $20 per month and I would not give it he helped the Boys to get the firewood for the Summer April 2 a fine day but frosty all day " 4 very fine weather frosty at night " 5 this forenoon is wett till near 11 Oclock then a fine day we cutt our firewood with the Saw I went to the Post Office the roads are very bad in some places " 7 this day is very cold we went in to Guelph for the wind mill but did not get it I sent away $243 63 to Mrs Stewart to Port Huron by Express 1888 April 9 a very fine day got raw and cold near night I went up to Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} with Mother John Little and Susan Robert and Me settled up he paid his note $16 I paid him $5 50 for 10 Bushels Barley $2.97 for 8 1/2 Bushels Oats I paid 96 cts at �the Station for the freight on the Wind Mill from Galt when we came home one of the Cows had Died she put out her calvebed she was alright when we left in the morning and had calved " 10 this day is soft it rained nearly all day " 11 this day is cold Robert James went in to Guelph got the wind Mill home sold the cow hide $1 30 " 12 this day is very cold and frosty Margaret & Robert was down he brought down 5 bags of Potatoes to change for Seed I got 2 bags Beauty of hebron and 3 B Eliphonts Mr & Mrs Lennie was over here on a visit " 13 I went down to Morriston " 14 I went in to Guelph to a Meeting of the Creamery committee " 16 I went down to Aberfoyle to the Seed Show and I hired Bob Robertson to dig a drain and Post hols " 17 Bob Robertson comenced to dig the ditch 1888 April 18 the weather is cold I went up to Mr Davidsons and came home then went in to Guelph for a load of piping 515 feet Dave Atkinsons raising " 19 Mr Davidson & Mr Been comenced to wort at the wind Mill I went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon then I went down in the evening to hunt for a man to help to dig Post holes for the wind Mill and dig a ditch I got Mr Davidson Taylors Father in Law for two days paid $2 " 20 we went to Peter Littles Funeral he Died very sudden on Tuesday night " 21 the weather is very cold and frosty we raised the Derrick for the Wind Mill in the Morning then I went in to Guelph to a Meeting of the Creamery Committee I was at the Colege for Dinner " 23 I went down to Aberfoyle got August Miller to Dig the Ditch it is hard frozen he comenced afternoon the Sow piged had 7 �" 24 the weather is very cold every day hard frost every night and very dry hard on the Wheat we went down to McIntyrs Mill for a load of Sawdust paid 50 cents for it got the Gangplow fixed 1888 April 24 I went in to Guelph for some piping in the evening after half past 4 Oclock " 25 this is a fine day frosty in the Morning got fine and warm through the day Davidson finished the wind mill we got all the ditch filled in we had August Miller 2 1/2 day paid $2.50 Edward is Gangploughing for Barley " 26 this is a fine warm day but the weather is very dry we went to Guelph for a load of Salt 2415 lb at $4 50/100 per ton I drew $200 out of the Bank paid Mr Davidson $170 40/100 for putting up a Wind Mill and pipping. Guelph horse Show " 27 this day is very warm 85 Deg in the Shade I went over to the first Concession with Professor Robertson of the Colege Creamery to try and get more patrons to give there Cream " 28 this day is terable hot for the Season we sowed Salt on the field at the end of the Barn Robert comenced to Sow the Barley in the Afternoon " 29 this day is very warm we had 3 day very hot 30 this is raw east wind finished Sowing Barley in the field at the end of the Barn rain in the afternoon 1888 May 1 frost in the morning cold air all day Edward is Gangploughing in big flat field next the Sideline back Robert rolling " 2 a fine day but cool aire I went in to Guelph with Lizzie in the afternoon got some Peameal for the Calvs 65 lb 89 cts tryed to get a leg for the Gangplough did not get it " 3 a fine day cold East wind in the evening I sowed some Salt sowed the Barley in the big flat field next the Sideline 10 Bushels Farmer horse is very lame a Sprain �" 4 this is a very fine day Some warmer Robert Sowed some Oats in the field with the Barley Bob Roberson finished putting in 40 posts paid him 7 cents a post he dug parts of a ditch and wrought 2 days I paid $6 50 " 5 this is a fine day I comenced the garden sowed some Seed Onions finished Sowing the Barley 16 1/2 acrs " 7 this is a fine day the Boys are Gangploughing and harrowing and rolling " 8 this morning is raw and cold it comenced to rain after noon rained a little all afternoon Doll the Mare foalled this morning a mare foal " 9 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph got a leg for the Gang Plough at Tolton Br paid $1.30 the 30 cts for freight got 16 lb timothy Seed paid $1.29 1888 May 9 Sowed 6 acrs of Peas in the field at the Windwill " 10 a fine day Sowed Oats in the little field at the creek " 11 a fine warm day I was at the grarden we sowed the Oats in the 2 fields at the Concession " 12 a fine day got cool at night sowed some Oats in field at the Railroad next the Sideroad Dolls foal Died today we had 2 navies working today fixing fences paid them 50 cts each " 13 this day is cold all day near frost in the morning " 14 this day is cold Robert went to McIntyrs Mill for Some hemlock lumber for fencing they started to gather the Cream for the Creamiry " 16 very cold Robert is Sowing some peas 3 1/4 Bushels and Oats in the field next the Orchard I went in to Guelph in the afternoon got some money out of the Bank $38 I bought a Bushel of Corn for seed paid 85 cts 17 this day is cold Robert finished Seeding in the morning Oats 24 acres Barley 16 1/2 acres Peas 7 1/2 Edward and Jack is hauling out Dung for the Potatoes I went down to get Farmer and Doll Shod at Bickleys I paid 60 cts I paid Allan McIntyr $8 for fencing lumber �1888 May 17 I paid Mrs James Black $13 18 this day is very cold east wind it has ben very cold all this week frost every morning it rained a little in the afternoon not much the Boys cleand out the Sheep house in the afternoon " 19 this is a fine but cool the Boys is hauling out Manure for the turnips Robert and me were putting on the boards on the new fence out near the Swamp in the afternoon I planted Some Potatoes in hills " 21 this is a fine day it is warmer but very dry the boys are hauling out dung we put the Boards on the new fence in the forenoon Robert ploughed the corn land in the afternoon I Sold a bag of Potatoes to William Cussins for $1 30 " 19 John Smith got 4 bag of Potatoes he is to pay $1 30 per bag Sometime " 22 this is a fine day we planted the Potatoes all but three rows 1 1/2 acrs we had Smiths two Boys planting " 24 the weather warm and dry the Boys and Lizzie was away I went to the Postoffice " 25 this is a fine day were fixing fences back the Sideline I went to the Council meeting 1888 May 26 a fine day a little rain in the forenoon the Engin was up past here yesterday on the Railroad the track is laide up to Murrays line fence " 28 this is a fine warm day I wen in to Guelph with Susan and Lizzie to get some things ant to meet John Little but he left Guelph before we got in I bought 5 lb of turnip Seed one Dolar William Gilfillian and Wife was here on a visit " 29 this is a fine warm day the Boys are Spreding dung and ploughing the turnip land " 30 a fine day the Boy washed the Sheep finished ploughing the turnip land " 31 a fine day a light Shower in the forenoon we went to the Church it is the fast day Jane is very bad with a Sore leg Mother is down there �June 1 a fine day but cool and dry I went in to Guelph with John Little he is going up the Country " 2 we had a fine rain today it rained heavy for about two hours we were at the Church " 3 a very fine day but a little cool we were at the Church it is the Sacriment Sabath " 4 a fine day some frost in the morning some places I got Jennie the mare Shod at Taylors 1888 June 5 a very fine day I went down to Janes with Mother in the morning Jane has ben very bad with the Milk leg for over a week She is a little better today we cliped the Sheep 12 our flock is very Small this year Christ Little and Edward clipped them Robert J comenced to ploug the Summerfallow the little field back next Archies " 6 a fine day went went in to Guelph with a calf Sold it for three Dollars it was Small we bought Some Salt and Plaster for the turnips " 7 this morning is cold got warm in the afternoon we comenced to work Statute labour " 8 very warm today finished the Statue labour " 9 this day is very warm all day a little rain in the evening Mother and me went over to Dumfries to William Beatties Funeral he was Burried in the Galt Cementry we got Dinner at Mr Amoss got home at dark " 10 we had a thunder storm it rained heavey for a good while it will do a deal of good it has ben very this Spring " 11 a very fine day cool in the Morning the Boys are ploughing the Summerfallow 1888 June 12 a fine day we cleaned up a load of Wheat I went down to Aberfoyle in the afternoon and got the mare Jennie Shod at Taylors " 13 a fine day warm we went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 26 lb at home 40 B 30 lb at Goldies it weighed 60 lb to the Bushel got 95 cts per bushel $38.47 Bought 500 lb of flour paid $2.40 per 100 lb $12.500 lb shorts paid $4.50 bought a dung fork paid 75 cts �" 14 a fine warm day had a fine rain last night " 15 a fine warm day things are growing fine Robert comenced to Plough some Sod in the back field for Summerfallow " 16 a very warm day Robert J comenced to drill for the turnips and Sowed an acre I went with Mother to Guelph we got our Picture taken " 18 the weather is very warm they are drilling and Sowing turnips I comenced yesterday to take Some Medicine I got for the Sciatica " 19 this day is very dry and warm we finished Sowing the turnips 4 acres 7 1/2 lb " 21 this is a very warm day we went down to Aberfoyle to McIntyres for a load of hemlock lumber 1888 June 21 Paid McIntyre $7.61 for lumber 761 feet " 23 a very warm day I went in to Guelph with some Wheat 12 B 45 lb it weighed 60 lb to the Bushel got 75 cts per B $11.91 I bought 30 feet of Ash lumber dressed at Stewarts paid 70 cts a half bundle of cedar Shingles paid 85 cts a 100 lb of Oatmeal at Andersons paid $2.25 a barl of salt 90 cts a hoe 75 cts I got a lb of Paris green at Balls paid 35 cts a lb at Pettries 25 cts " 24 we had a fine rain it was much needed it has ben very warm and dry all week " 26 Robert James finished Ploughing the Summerfallow it is fine weather " 27 a fine day but cool looks like rain out of the east " 28 this is a very wett day it has rained all day out of the east it will do great good " 29 this is a very fine growing day Robert Amos was down here he called with his two Cussins Mr and Miss Turnbull from Scotland I went to Guelph in the afternoon for the wheel of the sectiongrinder paid 80 cts for fixing it al Toltons it was the School picnick I went over to Alexander Smiths 1888 �July 2 this is fine warm weather I went up to Margarets with Mother Jane and Janet Amos we went to the Picknic " 3 I went down to Mrriston in the afternoon " 4 I went in to Guelph with Lizzie and young John Little they went up to Wiarton on the train to go to Keppel " 5 this is fine warm weather I went to Rockwood wth the wool 72 1/2 lb at 21 cts half cash I was docked 2 1/2 lb for cotts it came to $15.23 I got yarn and flannel Robert James comenced to cutt the hay in the orchard " 3 William Jones comenced to work about 10 Oclock we hired him for two months for $50 " 6 comenced to cutt the hay in the orchard " 7 very dry and warm got in a load of hay " 10 Will is scuffeling the turnips Robert cutting " 13 the weather is very dry got the hay all in but a little raikins 13 load good loads the hay was light but the quality is firstrate all timothy we put the Mare Doll to Watts Horse Lord Douglas to pay half price 1888 July 14 very dry I went in to Guelph with Susan and to meet Lizzie She got home from Keppel I bought 145 lb of Sugar from Peter Anderson paid $10 25/100 " 17 very dry the Boys are busy thinning the turnips I went down to Bicklys Shop took the Waggon and the Carrage down to get the tires sett got the Carriage down and three shoes sett " 18 we have had a fine rain Several Showers it was much needid it will do a great amount of good to the Country " 20 finished thining the turnips " 21 fine weather we started to cutt the wheat done a little �" 23 we had a fine rain this afternoon " 24 the Boys are ploughing and hauling out manure " 25 a fine day cutting wheat Robert brock a wheel of the Binder " 26 I went up to Margrates with Susan She is to go up to Owen Sound on Saturday I went down to Schaw Station for the wheel of the Binder it came from Woolstock I paid 25 cts for freight " 27 finished cutting the Wheat and some Barley 1888 July 28 a fine day Robert cutt the Barley in the field at the end of the Barn I went in to Guelph and the Creamery to a meeting of the Committee " 30 cutt the Barley in the field at the well and hauled in 3 loads of wheat " 31 hauled in 3 large loads of Barley it comenced to rain about 11 Oclock I went down to Taylors to get Jennie and Jess Shod August 1 a fine day hauled in some wheat and Barley " 2 got in all the Barley that is cutt and Some Wheat " 3 a fine day Edward is at John Smiths with the team hauling in Wheat they are thrashing Robert is cutting the Barley back in the Big flatt field 6 acres it rained in the evening " 4 this morning is dull and very warm there was a great deal of thunder and lightning and some rain last night the Boys are ploughing in the forenoon then finnished cutting the Barley hauled in two loads of wheat " 6 this is a very day finished hauling in the wheat " 7 finished hauling in the Barley " 8 a light Shower last night and one this afternoon we comenced to cutt the Oats cutt 7 acres �1888 August 9 a fine day they comenced to clear the turnips the turnips the Second time Robert finished ploughing the Summerfallow the Second time " 10 the Boys are ahe at the turnips " 11 the Boys are at the turnips in the forenoon then pulled 1 1/2 acres of Peas in the afternoon I was pulling weeds in the Potatoes " 13 the Boys are pulling the Pease with the horse rake I was pulling weeds in the Potatoes " 14 Robert cutt 3 acres of oats and hauled in Some " 15 hauled in the oats in the flatt field {blank space} loads and 2 loads of Pease Will went away about 4 Oclock to see his Sister She is Dying " 16 it rained in the morning Robert cutt some oats in the afternoon " 17 it rained in the morning it turned out a fine day cutt oats " 18 Will came home last night he has ben away 2 1/4 days his Sister Died Robert finished cutting the oats out at the Concession the Boys pulled the balance of the Peas then hauled in 5 loads of Pease " 20 fine weather hauled in 4 load of Pease 1888 {in blue ink: R J McFarlane} August 21 hauled in oats in the forenoon at the Summerfallow in the afternoon very warm in the forenoon Cathrin & Rebaca Horracks was here last night on a visit they went away today " 22 this day is windy and cool Robert finished cutting the oats hauled in one load of oats " 23 this forenoon is very cold and windy I went in to Guelph for the Ferier the black mare Jennie is Sick She has ben Scouring very bad lately this is the Farmers Club Seed Show there is a lott of very fine wheat " 24 I went in to Guelph to tell the Ferrier how the mare is She is a good deal better �" 25 the weather is very dry and warm today it was very windy yesterday and today Robert is at Murrays thrashing the other Boys are at the Summerfallow " 29 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Butter and eggs I paid the Ferrier $4 for one trip down to see the Mare Jennie she got all better now Mr & Mrs Gilfillian was here on a visit when we got home 30 terable dry and hott gott in all the Oats 1888 {written twice in blue ink: R J McFarlane} Aug 31 we had several showers we were thrashing had Peter Humes Stemmer we were stoped Several times we thrashed all the Wheat fall 240 B Pease 165 B Oats 200 B Sept 1 a fine day after the rain it rained a good deal through the night I went in to Guelph with some Butter got 22 cts per lb Susan came home from Owen Sound She has ben away for 5 weeks " 3 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys are ploughing the fallow " 4 a fine day comenced to Sow the fall wheat " 5 finished Sowing the wheat in the field next Archies Sowed 13 1/2 Bushels on 7 acres with the 12 cog pinion rather thick I went in to Guelph and to the Sale at the Coledge Mr Robert Orr and Wife was here from Waterloo on a visit Robert Amos and Margaret was here also " 6 a fine day but cool east wind Edward Sowed timothy Seed on the wheat next Archies Sowed it with Donald Campbles Seed Barrow 33 lbs on 7 acres I went out to the Post office for the Papers 1888 Sept 7 a fine day looks like rain in the evening Robert James finished Sowing the wheat 10 1/2 Bushels today on 6 acres with the 10 cog wheel 24 B in all on 13 acres " 8 this morning is dull we had a heavy Showr in the evening I went in to Guelph with some Butter then I went to a Meeting of the Creamery Committee �" 10 a fine warm day we cleaned up a load of wheat the Rev Mr Burns was here I subscribed $5 for the endowment of Knox Coledge pay next December " 11 a very warm day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 43 B 1lb at home 42 B 55 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb to the B got $1.1/100 per B $43.35 bought 500 lb of flour at $2.50/100 $12.50/100 500 lb of Bran at $14 per ton the trains started to run on the Railroad today they are going to run reaguler now " 13 fine weather but very dry Edward Sowed timothy and clover out in the field at the Consession " 15 Sowed timothy down near the Railroad on the flatt got it rolled we fixed the fence at the back lott " 16 a fine rain rained nearly all day 1888 Sept 17 a fine warm day we killed 5 pigs Christ Little helped us Edward was at Laings Smiths thrashing " 18 a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with the pigs 5 pigs weighed 597 lb at home 584 lb at Guelph market scales docked 10 lb 574 lb at $7 50 per 100 lb came to $43.5 sold them to McHardey Edward went down to the Toronto Show with Christ Robert was at Flimmings thrashing Bob Barker was at Smiths thrashing for us " 19 Robert James comenced to plough the Sod at the back field Edward got home from Toronto " 20 fine warm weather I went down to Morriston with some collers to Scotts to fix " 24 very fine weather Mrs Flimming Died this Morning She has ben Sick for a long time " 25 a fine day the boys are ploughing the Sod we had Bob Barker helping Edward to put up a fence through a Swamp at the Back lott I was at Christ Littles Sale I bought the BobSleigh for $14.40/100 cash " 26 this day is cool we were at Mrs Flemmings Funerall Mrs Gage late Magaie Taylor from Michigan came here last night �1888 Sept 27 this day is cold I went in to Guelph with Mrs Gage to the train to go home I went to Aberfoyle got a shoe on Jennie at Taylors " 28 this is a fine day we had Robert Barker Working he helped Edward to put a fence through the Swamp I went to Christ Little Sale I bought the Bob Sleigh paid $14.40/100 cash Mrs Gage from Michigan came here after dark with her Uncle John Smith she is a Daughter of George Taylor " 29 this day is raw and cold with a Shower in the afternoon we were at Mrs A Flimings Funeral " 28 a fine day we comenced to take up the potatoes we had Willie McKenzie and James Smith helping 29 a fine morning at the Potatoes Some rain in the afternoon and got cold we put the old Sow to fatten She has ben getting peas outside " 21 Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 13 bags to chop 7 of Peas 4 of Peas & oats and 2 of Oats we put up 6 pigs to fatten going to feed on chopp " 30 this day is raw and cold Some rain we were at Church Oct 1 rained some all forenoon the Boys cleaned up 23 B of the Oats we got from Gilfillan and carried them over to the hay house put them in the Sleigh Box 1888 Oct 2 this day is cold and raw it rained and Snowed the most of the forenoon it cleared up before noon the Boys were at the Potatoes had Robert Barker helping them in the Afternoon " 3 this is a fine day we finished takeing up the Potatoes in the forenoon all but the land to plough Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 16 bags to chop " 4 a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we got the first prize for the yerling colt we did not Show much some Apples and Beets " 5 a fine day but dull we were thrashing Oats and Barley 200 Bushels of Oats 500 of Barley �" 6 a fine day we went to the Church then in to Guelph Barker was at W McKenzies thrashing the filled 22 bags of Apples for cider " 7 this day is some cold we were at the Curch it is the Sacrament Sabath " 8 this day is very windy and cold Edward went up to Guelph to the Cider Mill with 22 bags of Apples got a little over 2 barrels " 9 a fine day but cold in the forenoon we started to pull the apples and harrow the Sod 1888 October 10 this is a fine day warmer pulling apples and boiling cider for Applejack we got a little over two barrells of cider paid 10 cts per bag for making it I Sold 9 lambs to Mr Spence for $4 each he took away 3 lambs " 11 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with the cider kettle to Mr Smiths we had it hired for one day paid twenty-five cents the Boys cleaned up a load of Barley 23 bags " 12 this morning was Soft it rained Some in the forenoon very light but rained a good deal in the afternoon we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 11 lbs in Guelph 53 B 24 at home got 70 cts $37.26 Robert James went to the Milton Show " 13 this Morning is Soft and Dull Robert is Ploughing we cleaned up a load of Barley " 15 this is a fine day we were piking apples Robert James went to Guelph with a load for Robert Beattie they moved in to Guelph for to live " 16 this day is Soft several Showers we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 40 lb at Guelph 51 B 26 lb at home got 68cts $34 50 1888 Oct 17 a fine day we were picking Apples Robert James is plowing 18 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got the Mare Doll Shod and Jennies hind feet at Taylors we killed a pig it weighed 168 lb for our own use " 19 this forenoon is wett we cleaned up a load of Barley and was at the Apples in the Afternoon �" 20 this day is cold and raw Showery at the apples " 21 this day is cold and frosty " 22 hard frost in the morning we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 41 lb at home 54 B 13 lb at Pendeltons Guelph got 70 cts per B I bought 9 flour Barrels for Apples paid 30 cts each " 23 this day is dull and misty a little light rain at the apples in the forenoon rained in the evening there was a Tea Meetting at the Schoolhouse at nighh " 24 this morning is raw and Showery in the forenoon turned out a fine day we were at the apples Robert James is away with the team to move Christ Little down to Campbelvile he is going to live there and Butcher I paid Peter Hume $19 for thrashing 1888 Oct 26 this is a fine morning till noon then it rained all afternoon at the apples in the forenoon Mother and me went over to see William Gilfillian he is very bad just Dying very dark when we got home we had Robert Jefferson and James Smith helping us with the apples " 27 this day is wett it rained a good deal I went to Guelph " 29 this day raw and cold some light Showrs I got the mare Fanney shod on the forefeet at Bickleys " 30 this is very fine day we comenced to top the turnips yesterday harrowed Some up today busy at the apples I went over to Peter McKenzies Sale then went over to William Gilfillians he Died today at half past two oclock " 31 a very fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 38 lb at home 53 B 31 lb at Guelph got 60 cts per B $32 15 Robert started to harrow the Turnips bought Edward a pair of Boots paid $3.10 flour Barels for Apples paid 30 cts each $3 Nov 1 a fine warm day busy hauling in the turnips we went down to William Gilfillans Funeral at noon the Funeral was at 2 Oclock PM 1888 �Nov 2 a fine day in the forenoon warm busy at the turnips I was filling Barels with Apples in the forenoon but it got Showery in the Afternoon Robert James went down to Taylors to get Jennie Shod in the forefeet got new Shoes on " 3 this morning is cool but it turned out a fine day for the turnips got all the Sweds in 38 load there is quit a lot of Greaystone to take in yet I went to Guelph with Mother with Chickens and Butter " 5 this is a very fine day warm Robert is Ploughing the Boys are at the turnips I was at the Apples " 6 this is a fine day warm got a little colder in the evening we killed 5 pigs in the forenoon we had Duncan Gilchrist helping us ploughing and at the appls in the afternoon " 7 a fine day a little frost in the morning we went to Guelph with two pigs one weighed 193 lb 160 lb got $7 per 100 lb $24 22 I paid George Henning $14 for 100 lb of binding twine that we got in the harvest I was at the Lawer with Gilfillan " 8 this is a wett stormy day and raw east wind " 9 this day soft it rained all night heavy and this forenoon light and warm we put the ram to the ews I bought him at the fair paid $7 to Mr Adamson Nassagaweya 1888 Nov 10 this morning is wett it cleared up about 10 Oclock Robert James went in to Guelph after it cleared up with 20 bags of apples to make cider got about 100 Gallons he paid $2 Edward is at A McKenzies thrashing " 12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph for the bags Robert left on Saturday the Boys are Ploughing " 13 this is a beautifull day warm I went down to the Post Office they are boiling cider " 14 this is a very fine warm day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 53 B 36 lb at Guelph Slemans got 68 cts $36.55 " 15 this is a very fine warm day this is the Dominion thanksgiving day we were at Church cleaned up a load of Barley and filled up some appls make cider �" 16 this is a rather cool day it rained some last night and a light drippel of snow this morning we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 42 B 7 lb at home 41 B 42 lb at Slemans got 68 cts $28 47 we had 6 bags of Apples for cider got a Small Barlel cider " 17 the ground is white this morning cold all day the Boys are fixing up the stables and getting the young cattle tyed in I went down to the Post Office in the afternoon 1888 Nov 19 the ground is covered with snow it snowed a little all night then rained some and thawed all forenoon it got soft Robert James went down to Campbelvile with a load of Potatoes for Crist Little I went to Rockwood and got the old horsecovers I left in the Summer at the Factory I bought a pair of horsecovvers paid $4 for them some yarn and wincy " 21 a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 6 lb at home 54 B 43 lb at Guelph got 68 cts $37.32 bought a pair of Boots for Robert paid $3 the frost is hard they cannot plough " 22 this day is raw and cold " 24 this is a fine day warmer the roads are hard good wheeling I went to Guelph with Susan and Lizzie I had two bags of apples for Duncan Graham I bought a quarter of Beff from Billy Watson 127 lb paid $6 45 " 26 this morning is cold and stormy Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 15 bags to chop 8 oats 7 mixed he did not get it home " 27 this is a fine day we comenced to take the stones out of the well we are going to deepen it the water is very low Mr Davidson is with us 1888 Nov 28 the weather is mild busy at the well " 27 I had to go to Guelph for {2} rims for to make a curb for the well the Barns at the Model farm was burned last night and all the crops " 30 we have had fine weather all week a little soft sometims we got the well all stoned up �Dec 1 this day is a little colder got the well finished and the windmill started before noon made a firstclas job of it 3 feet 3 in of water it is 22 feet deep got a new platform I paid Mr Davidson $12 he paid $1 for 2 rims for a curb and I paid $1 for 2 rims we had Donald Bell helping us we got 178 feet of lumber paid $1.78 it has cost $22 to fix the well " 3 this is a fine day had a little drippel of snow last night Robert & Donald started to take in the straw stack " 4 this day is colder got stormy in the afternoon got in all the straw stack and got the horsepower sett and fixed " 5 a very fine day I went in to Guelph the fair day got a pair of felt Boots paid $2 for myself 1888 Dec 8 a fine day Mother and me went in to Guelph had some articals to the market to sell got a card at the Postoffice for some frieght " 10 this is a fine day went to Guelph with the wagon for 2 barls of Dried figs from California I paid $5.20 for Duty 30 cts for filling papers $5.50 580 lb I bought 500 lb flour paid $2.65 per 100 lb $13.25 100 lb Oatmeal $2.50 a pair felt boots for myself $2 " 12 a fine day but a little cold I went down to Morriston got the Buggy wheel fixed at Campbells part of a new rim and spoke " 13 very cold I went in to Guelph Christmas fair I bought a gallon of paint " 14 this is a cold cleare day Robert and Donald Bell went down to Campbellvile on the train James McLaren was here on a visit from Drumbo " 15 a clear cold day Donald Bell is hauling out Dung " 16 Sunday it rained nearly all day not heavy " 17 this day is soft Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 9 bags of Mixed to chopp paid 7 cts he got Jess shod new shoes all round $1 20 1888 �Dec 18 this morning is colder and stormy with a little snow Mother and me went down to Campbelvile with the Carrs from Corwhin to visit Jane Little Robert James took us over to Corwhin we came up in the evening with the train " 19 this is a very cold day we went up to Margarets on a visit it was very cold going up the Brockroad " 21 this day is windy and cold I went to the postoffice " 22 this day is cold and frosty John Little and Elizabeth went to Guelph with the Buggie " 23 this is a fine day we went to the Church " 24 this is a fine warm day we painted the Windmill " 25 this day is Soft it rained all forenoon lightly Christ Little Jane and all there family came up fom Campbellvil John Little Susan and there family were here to a Christmas Dinner " 26 this day is very dull and soft misty and raw the Boys are fixing things about the place the roads are very bad John and William Gilchrist went off on the evening train on the C.P.R. for British Columbia " 27 this day is colder the road are very rough I went to the Post Office and to old Mrs Ellis{small superscript} Funeral She Died aged 74 years 1888 Dec 28 a fine cleare frosty day we were cutting straw in the forenoon had Archy and Donald McKenzie this is Mothers Birth day " 29 this is a fine cleare day we got a Cow hanged in the Stable She was dead when they went out after Breckfast we skined her and took the Scin to Guelph got $2.12 $4 per 100 lb I went to Guelph with Lizzie and Donald Bell I paid Donald $12 for a Months work " 31 this is a fine mild day we had a very light Showr of Snow last night I went down to Aberfoyle to the Nomination of Councilors I paid Falconbridge for the Globe Newspaper $1 and Witness 80 cts for a year Jan 1889 �" 1 this is a fine mild day we have very fine weather hardly any Snow this winter I Subscribed for a book to the Rev Mr Cameron the price is $4 if he gets enough of Subscribers we were over to John Littles to tea " 2 this is a fine day mild " 4 very fine weather mild and warm I went to Morriston got the harness mendid and a Sett 1889 Jan 4 of new britchin straps paid $1.80 paid Hugh Campbell $1 for fixing the Buggie wheel " 5 this day is cold and raw looks like a storm Edward went to the Aberfoyl Mill with 12 bags to chop 8 mixed and 4 Oats " 8 this is a fine day we have a little Snow the Boys are getting out firewood Mother and me went to Guelph with the Cutter I paid for the Mercury 4 copys for $4 " 9 this day wett cold rain got cold in the evening and very windy all night " 10 this day is very stormy and very windy snowed a good deal but blowed all away " 11 this is a fine day the sleighing is not good I went out to Jack Douglas{small superscript} to try and get the rent James Scott Arkell and Duncan Graham was here on a visit " 12 a fine day I went to Guelph and got $100 rent from John Douglas " 14 a very fine cleare day I was back at J Barkers with his Brother William trying to make a Settlement but failed Edward went to School 1889 Jan 15 this is a fine I was at the anual Meeting of the Puslinch Mutual fire Insurance Company I was elected President " 16 this is a fine morning till noon then it rained all afternoon we went up to James Scotts in the Afternoon �" 15 I paid Mrs Black $10 and Blair Falconbridge his Account " 17 frosty hard roads I was at Mrs George Duthies Funeral I paid James McLean $5 for my Subscription the Knox Coledge fund " 19 this is a very cold frosty day I went to Guelph bought 4 Galons Coal Oil at Balls and 2 bits and an inch chisel " 20 this is a very cold day it snowed in the evening " 21 this a very cold stormy day Snowed some last night got vey windy all day " 23 this is very fine mild weather " 24 a fine mild day Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 12 bags to chopp 7 B mixed and 5 oats " 25 a fine warm day the Sleinghing is about done I was on the Anual Meeting at the Church 1889 Jan 26 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with Buggie fine wheeling I had a hide in to Sell it weighed 49 lb got 3 1/2 cents per lb very cheap it was a heiffer we killed last Wednesday the 23 the heiffer weghed hind qur 208 lb fore 162 lb " 27 this day is foggie and raw snowed in the afternoon " 28 it has ben stormy snowed a lot plenty of Snow to make sleighing we had to go with the children to School " 29 this day is cold I went up to Margarets with Susan and Lizzie " 30 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to Campbelvile to See Jane and her Family " 31 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 8 lb at home 54 B 28 lb at Pendeltons got 54 cts per B $29 46 the Barley is very dull and low Feb 1 this is a fine day went down got Jess shod at Bickleys " 2 sort of stormy in the Morning snowing some we went to Guelph with 14 bags of Apples got 50 cts for the Sps and 40 cts for the others �" 4 this is a fine mild day working in the Shop 1889 Feb 5 it snowed a lot last night we were up to Murrys last night Mother Susan and me it was stormy comeing home Nicolas Norris and wife was here today on a visit it got very before night down to zero " 6 this is a dreadfull cold day Robert went in to Guelph fair with a Cow sold her for $25 50 cattle is very dull she was very cheap to was dreadfull cold going in Lizzie and me went in with the Cutter I got my nose and Cheeks frozen John Douglas paid me $90 for rent for the Black Farm " 7 this day is cold but warmer than yesterday I went down to the Mill with 8 bags of Oats to Chop but I did not get it home " 8 this is a fine mild day filled some apples " 9 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Apples 15 bags got 50 cts for 7 bags Sps 40 cts for 8 B sold 13 B to the Coledge " 12 this day is very cold and windy the roads are very heavy I went to Mrs Dougald Campbells Funeral She is a very old woman 82 years I was one of the pallbearers 1889 Feb 13 this is a fine day cold in the morning J Scott wife and Mrs D Graham was here on a visit " 12 Robert James went in to Guelph with a steere we sold to George Wakefield for $22 very cheap " 14 this is a fine day Edward was at John Philips bee with the team taking a load of wood to Guelph Robert Margaret and all the Family were down here on a visit all night " 16 this is a fine morning but it got Soft rained a little in the afternoon dull Scotch Mist we were in Guelph we had 15 bags of Apple for the College got 50 cts for 11 Bags 40 cts for 4 B $7.10 we Bought 1580 lbs of Bran at Goldies mill paid $9.25 $14 per ton Bran �" 17 a fine mild day they went to Guelph Curch 18 this day is quite stormy I wrote a letter to George " 20 the weather is very cold I went down to Moriston to See Mrs Morrison and got the harness fixed at Scotts " 21 very cold Robert James went to the Aberfoyle Mill with eight bags of Mixed to chopp but he did not get it home " 22 this day is very Stormy and cold Robert went for the chopp to the mill but he only got one bag something wrong with the mill 1889 Feb 23 this day is very cold the thermomiter 10 below zero it has ben very cold and Stormy all week the roads are very bad drifted Robert went to the mill for the chop but he did not get it the mill is out of order he had had hard work to gett through with the drifts " 24 this is a very cold day 23 below zero 25 this morning is very cold 20 below zero turned out a fine clear day but cold near night I went down to Aberfoyle got the chop from the mill got Farmer Shod at Bickleys " 26 this is a fine clear morning got soft then rained snowed we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter " 27 a fine day the mildest day for a long time I went down to Johnstons Sale of stoves and tinware " 28 a fine day I was down to Aberfoyle to a meeting William Horrocks and Wife and Mrs Gilfillan was here on a visit from Minto he Bought 10 Bushels 10 lb of Barley for Seed paid 56 cts per B 5.70 they stopped all night March 2 a fine warm day the snow is melting we went to Guelph with 11 bags of Apples sold them from 30 cts to 50 cts per Bag $4 25 1889 �March 1 a fine warm day started to haul ice from Aberfoyl dam 10 blocks but the roads ar Soft " 3 this day is very warm the sun is strong the snow got soft we were at Mrs Bickleys Funeral " 4 this day is clear and warm Edward is at Archies cutting firewood " 5 this is a fine clear day we went down on a visit to John Macfarlanes Donald Monros and Mrs Gilfillans " 6 I went with Lizzie to Guelph put $75 in the Bank for the Black estate called to see Guthrie & Watt Robert is hauling posts " 7 this day is colder I was down to a meeting at the Church got 200 posts from James McPherson 6 cts each " 8 this day is cold and stormy " 9 this day is very windy and stormy the roads are drifted we went in to Guelph with 13 bags of apples got 50 cts for some 4 bags 35 cts in trage for the rest 9 bags bought 2 1/3 Bushels clover $5 50 per B $12.86 " 11 this is a fine day the roads are badly Drifted " 12 this is a fine warm day Bob little is helping Robert to haul ice from Aberfoyle dam 1889 March 12 got home 4 loads of ice 35 blocks August Miller cutt it but it is too warm for the ice the Mare Fannie Sliped her foal she had two foals but one of them has ben dead for a long time " 13 this is a fine day the snow is going but it got cold in the evening I was at John Smiths Sale I bought a wheelbarrow for $2.75 10 sapp pails 5 cts each " 14 this is a fine day I went down to Mrs Gilfillans for 12 bushels of Peas paid 56 cts per $6 72 took 4 bags of Oats to the Mill to chop paid Robert Little $1 50 for 3 day work " 16 this day is very warm I went to Guelph with Lizzie the Sleighing is done about Guelph and very deep Snow in some places in the country �" 17 warm the snow is going fast " 18 warm the Boys are cutting wood in the bush " 19 this day is warm and soft the sleighing is done Mother and me were up to See William Hume he is very bad with droppesy and heartdisease 20 were at Peter McLarens Sale we bought 2 Ploughs for $6 58 the roads are very bad 1889 March 23 this is a very fine warm day we were in to Guelph today to meet Mrs Jane McCoag from Keppell She came down on a visit I bought 4 gallons coal Oil at Petries paid 15 cts per Gallon " 24 frosty in the morning warm after were at Church " 26 hard frost in the morning we were at William Humes Funeral David King was here and Bought 2 Steers for $70 very cheap " 27 this is a very fine day we cutt our firewood with the circular Saw " 29 this is a fine day but cold we were out to Aberfoyle to the Mill with 12 bags of Oats to chop we were at the Seed fair I bought 13 bushels of Oats paid 33 cts per Bushel $4 29 and 4 B 30 lb Peas paid 62 cts per B $2 79 " 31 it Snowed all day there is quite a fall of snow April 1 this is a fine warm day I went to Guelph with the Buggey I was Setteling up with Mr Bailey about his Mortgages he paid me up for the two Mortgages on the Stewart Farm I put the money Stirtons Bank " 2 this is a fine day Robert James went down to Mr Taws for a load of Oats 68 Bushels paid 33 cts per B $22.44 1889 April 2 Robert Amos and Margaret was down on a visit �" 4 this is a fine day I went over to Hector McCoag in Beverly with Mother and Aunt Jane McCoag the road are very bad I called at the Town Hall Aberfoyle to vot on the repeal of the Scott Act " 5 we got home from Beverly we called at Mrs Gilfillans the roads are very bad the Sow piged 4 all died " 6 this is a fine warm day the road dried up someplaces we went to Guelph Bought 500 lb of flour at James Hewers paid $2 62 1/2 per 100 lb $13 13 Galt flour Robert James Bought a Suit of cloths at Williamsons paid $14 the price was $16 8 Robert went with the Sow to Kitchins Boar Mrs Gilfillan William and Janet came here with Aunt Jane She was down there for a few days " 9 a fine warm day Edward went in to Guelph with a load for John Little he is Moving up to Keppel 8 Donald Bell comenced to work he is hired for 7 month at $17 per month " 10 this is a fine warm day Robert comenced to plough I went in to Guelph with John Little Susan and the children and Aunt Jane She went home and John is going up to Keppel to preach for the summer 1889 April 11 a fine warm day the two teams are ploughing " 12 this day is a little colder I went down to Aberfoyle got Fannie shod in the front feet at Bickleys I was in to heare the court of Alex and John Smiths " 13 this day is cold we went in to Guelph with 11 bags of Apples sold them for 35 cts per Bag " 15 this is a fine day Robert went with the Sow to Kitchins Boar the Same Sow that went to the Boar last Monday I went down to Aberfoyle to Taylors and got Doll and Jennie Shod all over that is got them removed " 16 this is a fine day frosty at night I went down to the Church to a Meeting to appoint 2 trustees for the Cementry �" 17 Mother and me went in to Guelph I bought a pair of Shoes for Robert paid $1.25 a pair of plough lines paid 30 cts a can tick destroyer 35 " 18 a very warm day I was in to Guelph on a scott Ack case and the horse show I went down to Alexander Smiths for 4 Bushels 7 lb spring Wheat paid $1 15/100 $4 72 " 19 a fine warm day comenced to sow the Barley 5 1/2 acrs 10 Bushels 1889 April 20 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with one horse and 5 bags of Appels sold them for 40 cts per Bag I bought home 500 lb of Salt 30 cts per 100 lb $6 per ton " 22 it is colder frost at night Sowed the Salt and 4 Bushels of Spring wheat and Some Barley " 23 a fine day finished Sowing the Barley Sowed 11 B Sowed 21 B in all sowed with the 30 cog wheel 12 pinion " 24 started to sow the oats in the big flat field till about 3 Oclock then we had a very heavy storm of wind and rain the first rain of any amount this spring " 25 this day is dull but a good day Robert comenced to plough the Sod in the field at the creek for Peas we put tick destroyer on the sheep one of them a fine ewe with two lambs drank some of the Stuff and Died in about 3 hours " 26 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle got the Colter fixed two of the ewes was dead in the morning one drank Poison the other had a sore bag they were fine ewes and had 2 lambs each Robert finished the Oats in the big flat Field 26 Bushels " 27 this day is wett it rained near all day not heavy I went to Guelph with 5 bag Apple got 50 cts per bag 1889 May 9 this day is very warm Donald is Ploughing Robert J is finished rolling then he started to pick stones off the grass the Minister had a Prayer meeting here this afternoon �" 10 this is a fine morning I went down to Aberfoyle to the Mill with 6 bags of Oats to chopp and the wheel of the old wagon to Taylors to fix paid $1 30 we had a fine rain it rained near 2 hours not heavy " 11 this is fine growing weather warm I went in to Guelpt with 5 bags of appels got from 35 to 50 cts per bag had some eggs got 11 cts " 13 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys got all the stones gathered off the gras field I went down to Moriston then to Gilfillans " 14 a fine day it rained a good bit in the Morning the things are growing fine warm the Boys washed the Sheep 14 robert rolled some of the grass " 15 this morning is a little cold got warm at noon then cold at night some rain at night we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} I bought a B of Suthern corn for Seed paid 90 cts and a post spoon paid 65 cts " 16 a fine day Donald is at the Dung for Turnips 1889 May 18 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with Butter and Eggs got 15 for B 11 for eggs we had a load of wheat 37 B 55 lb got 95 ct per B $36 3 we bought 213 lb of Barb wire paid $5 75 per 100 lb 10 lb spike nails 5 lb stepples $12.70 " 19 very warm in the forenoon a big showr at noon " 20 a fine day Edward clipped 10 sheep " 21 Some rain in the Morning got cold before night finished clipping the Sheep 15 Mr & Mrs Amos was heare from Galt tonight " 22 this day is quite cool Robert is Ploughing the land for corn got a lott of potatoes cut got all the Dung all out for the turnips Mr & Mrs Amos and Maggie went away " 23 very cold some frost Robert James Sowed two ackers of corn for feed then planted 13 rows of Beauty of Hebron Potatoes " 24 this is a fine day cool night and Morning Robert and Donald Bell went to Milton I went over to McKenzies paid $2 for Bull money in full �" 25 a fine day finished Planting Potatoes 13 Beauty of Hebron 3 Early rose remainder White Eliphant 1 1/2 acres 1889 May 25 we went in to Guelph with Butter and Eggs I got 6 lb swed turnip 1 lb Purple top paid $1 40 {blank space} lb Hungarrian grass Seed " 27 working at the wire fence it rained all afternoon cleaned up a load of Wheat " 28 this is a very cold day some snow flying we finished putting on the wire on the fence " 29 this morning is very hard frost the ground is hard done a lott of damage in the garden we we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 26 lb at home 40 B 30 lb at Guelph got 90 cts per B it weighed 60 lb to the B $36 45 " 30 this day very wett it comenced to rain yesterday afternoon it rained all night it is still raining at noon cold rain out of the east on till 4 Oclock " 31 this day is very dull it rained through the the night it has rained a great deal the land is too soft to go on to it the boys are scrapeing and pruning the Appel trees I was mending Shoes part of the day put the Mare Fannie to to the Horse June 1 this is a fine day but cool we went in to Guelph then I went down to the Church 1889 June 2 a fine day but cold we were at the Church it is the Sacrament Sabeth " 3 a fine day but dull finished ploughing the Turnip land Robert is fixing the board fence he went down to Carr With Jennie mare to meet Grants Horse " 4 this day is cool the Boys started to pull down the fence along the lane to the Railroad and dig the Post holes for a wirefence " 5 the Boys were fixing fence round the Pea field 6 this is the finest day for some time I went down to Taylors to get Jennie and Jess Shod we putt the mare Doll to the horse �" 7 this was a fine morning till noon then it rained nearly all afternoon not heavy we cleaned up a load of Wheat 40 B 11 lb finished putting the wire on the fence all but a little in the forenoon " 8 this is a fine day after the rain it rained nearly all night we went in to Guelph with butter and eggs " 10 this is a fine day I went down to morriston to the Sale of the Church lott Jennie got the horse D Grants 1889 {title added through text editor} June 11 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 10 lb got 90 cts $36 15 we bought 87 lb of barb wire 50 lb fence wire 2 1/2 lb fence steppels a keg of shingle nails at $3 1/4 per 100 lb to return what we dont require paid for all $9.64 bought 100 lb Oat meal at $2 25 20 cts castor oil 15 cts machine oil " 13 this is fine warm day I went down to Aberfoyle got Farmer Shod at Bickleys the Boys were at the Lake " 11 we got one of the Cows killed on the Railroad skined it got $1 for its hides is very cheap " 14 this day is very warm we went to Rockwood with the wool 44 1/2 lb of fine wool got 25 cts in trade 45 1/2 lb coarce at 22 cts $21 25 " 15 this day is very warm Showrs going round in Some places we had a big Shower after dinner we were in Guelph with Butter and eggs " 17 this is a fine day but we had a very heavy rain last night rained a great deal I went down to Morriston and then to Mr McIntosh the Tailor with a Suit of cloths to make " 18 this is a fine day comenced to drill for the Turnips and Sowed a quantity I went over to John Kitchins paid him $2 for the two Sows to the Boar 1889 June 18 I warned out the men for the Statute labour for Friday the Boys are the fence along the lane �" 19 this day is very wett it has rained all forenoon low ground is very wett it cleared up in the afternoon " 20 this is a fine day Robert was drilling and Sowing the turnips Lizzie Edward and Donald went in to Guelph to see the Band Touriment " 21 this has ben a weet forenoon some very heavy Showers the flatts are flooded with watter we were to have started the road work but we could not do it with water " 22 this is a fine day after rain we went to Guelph had 3 bags of Potatoes Sold them for 35 cts the first we sold this year we bought 500 lb flour at Goldies paid $2 40 per 100 lb $12 100 shorts 65 cts " 23 this is a very fine day we were at Church " 24 this is fine day finished Sowing the Turnips 7 lb of Seed we were working Statute labour 25 this is a fine day I went up to London to a Convention of Insurance Companys I went up with the 2 50 train got in to London a little before 6 oclock 1889 June 26 I got home from London in the evening paid 1 1/3 fair for return $2 90 " 27 this was a fine forenoon very warm but we had a terable thunder Storm after noon it rained in toronto, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c d e f g h i j l m n o p q July 1 this is a fine day Robert Scuffeled the Potatoes " 2 the weather is very soft and dull the Boys started to put the posts in for a new fence from the lane to the sideroad " 3 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph Settled up in the Bank with all the Bank Books I came home then went down to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of Reformers at the Hall at 7 Oc " 4 I went down to Aberfoyle gave Mrs Black $10 Henry Helleder $5 paid Falconbridge $21 74 Robert Scuffeled the corn " 6 it is very warm we went in to Guelph with Butter I bought 2 lb Paris green 25 cts per lb �June 28 this is a very warm day this is the School picknick and Examination I went up to the Agricultural Colege it was the closeing Examination ther was a great croud there 1889 July 8 this day is very warm Robert comenced to cut the hay I went down to a Committee Meeting at the Hall Aberfoyle " 9 this is a very warm day got in 3 loads of hay " 10 this day is very warm got very Sultry then had thunder with a little rain afternoon then in the evening had a big rain got in 3 load of hay " 11 this is a fine warm day busy at the hay I went down to the Post office got Jennie Shod in the front feet at Taylors " 12 this is a fine day Robert finished cutting the hay it is very heavy in the field at the old roothouse " 13 a fine morning but we had a heavy Showr in the forenoon a fine afternoon at the hay we went in to Guelph got coal oil a new three prong fork paid 50 cts " 15 a fine day I went in to Guelph got a bag of Salt 130 lb paid 57 cts busy at the hay got in 5 lads got it all raiked " 16 this is a fine day for the hay not too warm got in 8 loads 1889 July 17 this is a fine hay day got the most of the hay in the Barn " 18 this is a fine day finished hauling in the hay a good crop one field a very fine heavy crop 2 loads Mother and me was down to Campbelvile 19 a very light Showr in the morning I went down to Aberfoyle paid my Seat rents to J McLean $6 25 got Farmer & Doll Shod at Bickleys and left the old Buggy wheel to sett tyre " 20 a fine day the Boys are at the turnips cleaning Mother and I went in to Guelph in the afternoon with some Butter and eggs �22 a fine day the Boys at the turnips cleaned some wheat 23 a fine day cool had a great storm of rain and wind last night put the grain down bad we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 36 B 30 lb got 93 cts per B $33.95 it weighed 60 lb we bought 8 Squares of Shingles Second cllass fine for the Sheed roof paid $1 20 per square $9.60 " 24 a fine day Robert James Started to cutt the Barley but he did not do much when he brock Something had to go to Gulph to get it cast 1889 July 24 I got very bad this morning at 4 Oclock with Cholera Morbus I wa very bad till 3 Oclock when Doctor Orton came I was very weak by that time Robert James went out in the evening to Tom Weirs for a new hay rack he paid $6 for it " 25 Robert James went in to Gowides for the part of the Binder he got home at noon then he started to cutt " 26 finished cutting the Barly in the front field then went to the back field cutt Barley and wheat " 27 the weather is close and dull I have ben weake since I got bad but I must be thankfull I am no worse Robert has cutt the Most of the Wheat " 29 the finished cutting the Barley and Wheat the Wheat was a fine crop but it is badly rusted the Barley is a very heavy heavy crop but it has got culered with rain " 31 a fine day sarted to haule in the Barley some of it is not very fitt dull weather and heavy hauled in 4 lads and two of Wheat 1889 Aberfoyle apples appels Aug 1 a fine warm day busy hauling in Barley "2 a fine day till near night then we had a terable storm of rain and wind �" 3 this is a fine day Robert started to shingle the Back sheed Edward started to scuffel the turnips I went to Guelph to See the Doctor I am getting better " 5 this is a fine harvest day we got in all the fall Wheat hauled in {blank space} loads we went to the Funeral of Duncan Camerons Boy aged 9 years {in margin: steers stiars} " 6 fineshed hauling in the Barley " 7 Edward & Donald is at the turnips Robert is Shinglins Mr & Mrs Amos from Galt was here lady " 8 this is a fine day Lizzie & Maggie Amos went down to Campbelvile with horse and Buggie {in margin: Geas Jess} " 9 a fine day but dull like rain we had several Showers after dark a fine rain the Boys are at the turnips and Shingeling " 10 a fine cool day we went to Guelph took Maggie Amos up she has ben down heare for over two weeks we had Butter & eggs Robert Cutt the Spring wheat Donald is hauling out Du ng to the fallow 1889 Aug 11 this is a fine cool day we were at the Church Doctor McKay our Minester preched his last Sermon to us he is going to leave our Congregation he has ben here nearly 16 years " 12 this is a fine day Robert cutt some ragweed out in the field at the Consession with the mower it is very bad with it Donald started to plough the Summerfallow it is bad with thistel " 13 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle got a letter from George got Farmer Shod at Bickleys " 14 a fine day I went over to John Smiths the Boys are Ploughing the Summerfallow " 15 Jane was up from Campbelvile went to Guelph I was down to Aberfoyle Sent away a letter to George the Boys are Ploughing �" 16 this a fine day but cold and windy the Boys finished Pulling the Peas with the wooden raike some of them is not good got killed out in June with out too much rain they were near the creek low and level " 17 a fine day we went in to Guelph with Butter the Boys hauled in 3 loads of Peas in the afternoon the thrashing Machin came here in the evening 1889 Aug 19 this is a fine day warm we were thrashing in the forenoon half day Peter Humes Machine we thrashed all the fall wheat 260 Bushels and 10 Bushels of Barley the wheat is not first class William McKenzie and Fliming is thrashing in the afternoon " 20 this day warm and dull in the morning we had thunder and a heavy shower through the night the Boys are Ploughing and harrowing Edward is at Gilchrists thrashing " 21 this is a fine day Edward is Atkinsons thrashing Robert comenced to cutt the Oats they are heavy " 22 Robert Brock a wheel of the Binder I went down to Morriston to try and get one but I could not get one then I went to Guelph got one at Gowdies it the Guelph Sivick holiday we got in the spring wheat 2 very large loads " 23 got the Binder fixed is cutting the oats 24 finished cutting the Oats in the Field next the Orchard started the big flat back I went in to Guelph to the Seed wheat show 26 the Sow piged yesterday morning She had 8 living and one dead cutting Oats 1889 Aug 27 very warm dry weather cutting Oats they are very hard to cut they are very heavy and laid down very bad Donald was picking Stones in the forenoon at the Oats in the afternoon " 28 Robert James started ridge up the Summerfarlow they started to haule in the Oats �" 31 very dry warm weather the Boys got in all the Oats that are cutt they have ben very heavy and laid down we have 4 acres to cutt the other sow piged she had 9 piges they are doing well Sept 2 it is very warm the Boys are ploughing for wheat " 3 very hot and warm I went down to Bickley and got the Buggie tyres sett and a spoke paid $2.5 Mary and George Orr and little Annie Andrew Orr and his Sister came here today from California " 4 very warm and dry we went to Guelph I bought a bushel of timothy Seed paid $2.50 the Boys finished ploughing the field near the Barn for wheat " 5 very warm and dry comenced to Sow the wheat I went over to John Smiths on buisness 6 finished sowing the fall wheat 8 1/2 acres sowed 16 1/2 bushels it is Summerfallow the Pea land is too dry and hard to Plough cant make a good job 1889 Sept 6 we went up to Robert Amos{small superscript} with Mother Mary and George Orr I got a Plough Shear and Slip Paid 80 cts " 7 we went in Guelph with Butter and eggs sowed timothy " 9 Robert James went up to Eramossa with a load of wood for Peter Beattie Edward Kingesburry started to learn the Blacksmithing with Peter Beattie up in Aramossie Robert Amos Margaret Mary and George Orr came downe here " 10 George & Mary Orr went down to Campbelvile to See Jane Lizzie went with them " 11 I went in to Guelph with Mary & George Orr George went away over to his Fathers in Waterloo I bought a pair of Shoes for Robert paid $1 50 " 13 the weather has ben very warm and dry every thing is very dry we got all the Oats in we have had a great crop 12 was at the Aberfoyle Mill with 9 B 54 lb of wheat it was poor weighed 53 lb to the Bushel got 350 lb flour 35 lb to the B it was badly rusted �" 14 this is a fine day warm in the forenoon the folks are all away to the Sabath School picknick to the Model Farm exept Mother and me I went down to Aberfoyle Postoffice a letter from Duncan 1889 Sept 16 this day is cold it rained this morning a good bit Jane came up on Saturday night and Donald went home with her last night it was very dark he came home this morning at 5 Oclock the Boys were stocking up some corn and fixing up the bridge at the creek " 17 this is a fine day but dull the Boys started to Plough the back field where the wheat was the ground is dry " 18 this day is cold we went down to Mrs Gilfillans with Mary Mrs Bently ,, Grace Grigor from Michigan came here today with her two Children on a visit " 19 this day is cold a fine day for working the Boys are ploughing " 20 this morning is dull it rained some last night " 21 this day is cool we went in to Guelph with some Butter Robert went over to Waterloo to Mr Orrs with Mary and little Annie we went down to Aberfoyle for Mrs Bently and her Children " 23 this is a fine day I went up to Margarets with Mrs Bently and to the Galbreaths Edward has left P Beattie he cant stand Blacksmithing he went up to Guelph with hides and tallow for Christ he went up for his trunk to Beatties 1889 Sept 25 this is fine warm dry weather the Boys ar burning brush back in the Swamp and clearing it up Robert is ploughing Lizzie and me went down to Shaw Station with Mrs Bently and her Children they Started home for Michigan " 26 this day is a little cool Mother and me went in to the Guelph Show and to meet Susan and her children they came down on the 4 Oclock train from Wiarton She has ben up in Keppel all Summer John has ben preaching there he has gone down to Toronto to the Coledge Mary came over from Waterloo �" 27 this is a very cold day I went in to Guelph in the afternoon for Susans trunk Robert finished ploughing in the Back field the ground is very dry " 28 this is a fine cool day the Boys are clearing up the swamp George Orr came over last evening from Waterloo " 30 the Boys started to plough the Big flat field I went down to Taylors got Jennie the Mare Shod in the front feet Oct 1 this day is Showery in the forenoon Edward went down to George Amos{small superscript} with George Orr Mary and Lizzie bur Mrs Amos is Sick then they went over to Mr Robbies spent the afternoon he had the 2 year old colt with him it goes firstrate 1889 Oct 2 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph George Orr left here to go to his Fathers the Boys started to take up the Potatoes got up the Beauty of hebrons nearly 2 wagon loads 13 drils they are in the middle bin on the right hand Side of the pasage " 3 this morning is very dull it rained a good bit in the forenoon cleaned up Some wheat in the afternoon " 4 this day is cold we went in to Guelph with Mary She went down to Galt then She will start home on Monday to California She has ben over here for 5 weeks Lizzie went down to Galt with her this is the fast day " 5 this forenoon is very wett it rained all forenoon and dull and cold all day " 6 this is a fine day we were at church it is Sacrament Sabeth Mr Torrance Preached " 7 this day is very cold the Boys are at the Potatoes got in 2 loads " 8 a fine day we were at the Puslinch Show we showed Some Potatoes Cabage Beets and the 2 year old colt " 9 a fine day got the Potatoes up but to harrow and plough 1889 �Oct 10 this is a fine day harrowing and ploughing the Potatoe land got all the apples gathered in only about 2 little basketfulls there are very few apples in this part of the country they got destroyed with frost on the 29th of May " 11 this is a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 13 bags 27 B 35 lb only got 70 cts per B it only weigh 54 lb to the Bushel $19.31 the wheat is poor got rusted " 12 this is a fine day but a raw cold wind from the east finished ploughing and harrowing the Potatoe land we had 7 wagon loads they were a fair crop I went up to Billey Watsons for a quarter of Beef 100 lb paid $6 a front quarter the thrashing machin came here in the evening Peter Humes " 13 we were at Church John Little Preached " 14 a fine warm day we are thrashing Oats & Barley I was over as a Judge at the Nassagaweya Show " 15 a fine warm day frost every morning we finished thrashing we had over 800 Bushels of Oats 385 B Barley 33 Spring wheat 86 B Peas we thrashed the fall wheat in August 260 Bushels 1600 in all this is my birth day 71 16 Robert is Ploughing Donald is at Atkinsons thrashing 1889 Oct 16 Edward went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 13 Bags of Oats and some Peas to chop Susan and her family went down to Toronto on the early train they are going to live in Toronto John is going to the College " 19 we have very fine weather very dry Robert and Donald is Ploughing Edward has ben at A McKenzies thrashing the last three days " 21 this is a fine day very dry frosty in the morning we are logging back in the Swamp Robert is ploughing " 22 this day is dull and cool clearing up a piece of new land back at the creek Robert is ploughing we put up 3 pigs to fatten one of the old sows and 2 young pigs we bought from R Beattie �" 23 this is a clear cold day is was very hard frost this morning the Boys could hardly plough in the morning we cleaned up a load of Barley Lizzie and Annie Gilchrist went up to Margarets " 24 this is a fine Mother and me went in to Guelph to see about the price of Barley Edward is topping turnips 25 the weather is dull we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 47 B 19 lb at home 46 B 47 lb at Guelph got 48 cts per B $22 54 26 Barley 53 B 46 lb at home 53 B 30 lb at Guelph at 48 cts $25 74 1889 Oct 28 a fine day but cool started to harrow up the turnips and haule them in " 29 a fine day busy at the turnips " 30 a fine day for the turnips got all the Swede turnips hauled in 31 loads I went in to Guelph I bought a pair of Boots for Donald paid $2 50 " 31 this day is dull Robert Jame went down to the Aberfoyle Mill with 16 bags of chop 10 bags of oats 6 of mixed he paid 6 cts per B 96 cts he got Doll shod at Taylors Nov 1 this day is dull a little light rain in the afternoon the Boys are pulling the white turnips and hauling them in Robert is Ploughing " 2 this morning is very foggy and dark it rained a lot in the afternoon Robert was ploughing in the forenoon the Boys got all the Graystone turnips hauled in 11 wagon load the cleaned up some wheat " 4 this is a fine clear day the Boys are Ploughing " 6 this is a fine day I went with Lizzie to Guelph it is the fair I bought a pair of Boots for Donald $2.50 " 7 fine weather frosty at night and dry this is thanksgiving day I was down at Aberfoyle Townhall the Judge has a court for the final revision of the Dominion Voters list 1889 �Nov 8 this a fine day cleaned a load of Barley we were up to James Scotts in the evening " 9 a fine day we were in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 32 lb at home 54 B 8 lb at Slemans got 48 cts $26 bought a half Barel of Labradore {hearing} paid $3 75 Mother and Robert went down to Campbelvile in the evening train " 11 this is a very fine day Edward went up with the cow McGibbon we Sold her to Billey Watson for $36 we are fixing up things about we put the ewes to the ram 14 " 12 this is a very fine day clearing up the new land and hauling rails started to cross plough in the back field but it would not make a good job we stoped " 13 rained some in the morning I went to Guelph bought a plow Shear Donald Bells time is up he has ben here 7 months at $17 per Month $119 I paid him $19 he wants to leave a $100 for a while with me we put the Sow to Robert Beatties Boar " 14 Robert started to Ploughing Sod in the big flat field it is a fine warm day " 15 cold and frosty Robert is ploughing 1889 Nov 16 a fine cleare day but very hard frost could not plough the Sod till the afternoon Edward went up to the Arkell Mill with 16 bags to chop 9 oats 7 mixed paid 5 cts per bag " 17 a very fine day we were at Church " 18 a fine morning frosty changed and rained all afternoon Robert James went over to Blacks Mill for a load Sawdust for to pack round the tank in the Shed we put in 4 cattle to fatten an old cow and 3 steers they are small " 19 this Morning is dull and Misty all forenoon Robert was ploughing but it rained all afternoon the Boys were fixing round the big tank " 20 this day is very dull and misty all day it is calm and mild Robert was Ploughing " 21 this day very dull and soft sort of misty rain all day Robert is Ploughing I went in to Guelph got 4 Gallons of coal Oil at Bonds 15 cts per Gallon �" 22 this day is soft light rain I went down to Morriston to the Rev Mr Meldrums Funeral he was 83 years old he was the first we had in Puslinch he married us 48 years ago 23 was at Mrs Robert Cockburns Funeral 1889 Nov 23 this is a beoutifull day was at Church " 25 this day is a little coolder some frost Robert is ploughing Edward went up to Arkell Mill with a gris of Wheat 13 B 30 lb got 448 lb flour 33 lb flour to the B 227 lb Bran and Shorts 26 this is a very fine day Robert is at Smiths thrashing Edward was at Flimings thrashing 27 this is a terable Stormy day it Snowed a lott and blowed all day the Snow is drifted bad it Started to rain in the afternon it is raining Steady now at 8 oclock the Boys are fixing up about the stables " 28 this day is not So Stormy it is colder there quite a lot of Snow " 29 it is a fine day cold Murry thrashed in the afternoon we put 5 weather Lambs to feed we have not many Lambs this year 30 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother She had some chikens I paid taxes $32 49 Dec 2 this is a fine day sort of soft and raw I got the Mares Doll & Jennie Shod at Taylors " 3 this day is cold and windy it rained a lot last night got cold and Snowed Some 1889 Dec 4 this is a fine day very frosty in the morning down to zero Robert James went Guelph to Slemans with a load of Barley 48 B 42 lb got 44 cts Per B $21.94 I went in with Lizzie with the Buggy bought a barl of Salt paid $1 50 a keg of 3 in nails at Bonds $2 75 an Overcoat for Edward $5 a pair of Shoes for Robert James $1 50 " 7 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with the Buggie fine wheeling " 9 I went down to Mrs James Black about Douglas �" 10 this is a fine morning but it changed got raw and cold wind from the east started to rain after 3 Oclock Mother and Me went in to Guelph in the afternoon to Duncan Grahams Silver Wedding it got to be a very wett night it started to rain when we got to the Brock road cold rain from the east we went out to Margarets stoped all night " 11 this turned out a fine day after it faired up the roads are very bad we got home in the afternoon from Margarets " 12 we went in to Guelph this is the Christmas fair the streets are very god in the morning it freezed last night 1889 Dec 12 I went to the freight sation for some dried fruit we got from my Brother John from California 3 barrells and a box dried figs and 3 boxes of dried Grapes one barrel figs and 20 lb grapes for Robert Orr Waterloo " 13 a fine day Robert was Ploughing in the afternoon Edward at Watts thrashing I went to the Postoffice " 14 this is a very stormy forenoon out of the east but not much Snow Edward at Watts thrashing in the forenoon sow " 5 the Sow went to Beatties Boar the Second time " 15 a fine day we were at the Church Turnbull preached " 16 this day is dull it rained Some in the afternoon I went in to Guelph to See Guthrie with regard to J Douglas " 17 this day is very dull and misty rained some at night we killed 3 pigs one of the Sows and two Spring pigs we bought from R Beattie Duncan Gilchrist helped us I went out in the morning to See J Douglas " 18 cutt up the pigs there weight was 308 lb 180 lb 170 lb it is very Soft foggy and light rain 1889 {written in header with blue ink : Mrs R. J. McFarlane} �Dec 19 this is a fine mild day dull Robert is Ploughing Sod in the flats I went to Aberfoyle got the mare Jess shood in front feet at Taylors I paid Seate rents $6 25 " 20 this morning is dull and misty till 11 Oclock thent it rained very heavy all afternoon Robert ploughed till near noon ground the Sausage " 21 this is a fine day frost in the morning I went to Guelph with Lizzie and the Buggie I paid Docter Orton $15 for 4 visits and medicin for me when I was Sick in July Edward at the Mill with chop 11 B " 22 it was very Stormy early this morning wind and rain and rain all forenoon and frezing " 23 this is a very fine day frost in the morning Robert is Ploughing all day Edward went to Murrays with a heiffer to the Bull " 24 Robert Ploughed till 11 oclock it was raining a littel since 9 oclock but it was very weet all day rained stedy all day and night " 25 this is a fine warm day Some of the friends here for Dinner " 26 this day is cool and a terible wind 27 I went in to Guelph on buisness " 28 this is a fine warm day Duncan A Kingsbury was over to see us 1890 Dec 28 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 6 lb at home 49 B 38 lb at Slemans got 44 cts per B $21.91 bought 500 lb of Bran at Goldies paid $2.75 Susan came up from Toronto yesterday with her two Children " 29 this is a wett forenoon 30 this is a fine day I was at Aberfoyle at the Nomination of Councilors " 31 a fine day I went out to John Douglas then to Guelph got $95 as part of rent from Douglas 1890 �Jan 1 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day Mother Susan and Me went up to Margarets to Dinner " 2 this day is soft it rained nearly all forenoon then cleared up the roads are terable Soft Susan and her Children went down to Toronto this Morning Lizzie went to Campbelvile with her and came home in the evening " 3 it is cold and frosty the roads are hard " 4 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph got all the books squared up at the Bank Sent $5 to George to Bottineau got it regestered For more information on Duncan MacFarlane, check out the ‘Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9bbbf073664195130a7c263517c6269f.pdf b91fa33012d0dd2872507d429c84600f PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07cbae6ec0ecb54f7c6e3455685d11bf.pdf f9b685278dd6f5a46c3ab6616d12a55f PDF Text Text Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1890-1891 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1890 Dec 28 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 6 lb at home 49 B 38 lb at Slemans got 44 cts per B $21.91 bought 500 lb of Bran at Goldies paid $2 75 Susan came up from Toronto yesterday with her two Children " 29 this is a wett forenoon 30 this is a fine day I was at Aberfoyle at the Nomination of Councilors " 31 a fine day I went out to John Douglas then to Guelph got $95 as part of rent from Douglas 1890 Jan 1 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day Mother Susan and Me went up to Margarets to Dinner " 2 this day is soft it rained nearly all forenoon then cleared up the roads are terable soft Susan and her Children went down to Toronto this Morning Lizzie went to Campbelvile with her and came home in the evening " 3 it is cold and frosty the roads are hard " 4 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph got all the books squared up at the Bank Sent $5 to George to Bottineau got it regestered 1890 Jan 5 rained this morning soft all day rain in evening " 6 this is a fine day the roads are very soft it rained very heavy this morning it rained near all night I was down at the Election of Councilors at Aberfoyle " 7 this is a very fine day Some frost last night �" 8 hard frost this morning got very stormy at noon snowed and blowed all afternoon not much snow the boys were hauling home wood John Douglas paid all his rent " 9 this morning is fine got to blow a little snow in the afternoon I went down to Aberfoyle got a nut for a bolt of the windmill the boys are at the firewood cutting and splitting Edward with a heiffer to Murrays Bull it is the third time " 10 this day raw and dull the ground is white Edward is at Rosss Bee cutting wood " 11 this is a very stormy cold day got milder in the afternoon the Boys are fixing things 12 it rained last night a lot this is a fine morning then it got foggy and cold then frezed " 13 it rained very heavy last night this morning a terable high wind got cold hard frost and a little snow 1890 Jan 14 this is a fine day the Boys are getting wood " 15 this morning is raw and cold and a slight flurry of snow they went out to Aberfoyle to the Consert of the Farmers Club at the Townhall 2 ins of snow " 17 this is a fine day fine wheeling on the roads where it is tracked I went down to the Church to the annual meeting the roof of our Sheed at the Church got blown of with the high wind on last Monday I paid the record to J McLean " 18 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I paid $4 for 4 numbers of the Mercury for the next year one each for myself one each for Brother John George. John D McFarlane I dont know where Duncan is living I paid Simpsons account against C Black " 19 a very fine day we were at the Church Mr Turnbull preached a fine Sermon it is fine wheeling " 20 we had heavy rain last night very windy today got cold at noon and hard frost the Boys cleaned up some Spring Wheat for seed 9 B " 21 this is a very cold morning 18 above zero got stormy in the afternoon and cold I was at the Post Office �" 22 this is a fine cleare day the Boys are chopping in the afternoon James Scott and Wife was here on a visit 1890 Jan 23 this forenoon got very stormy for a while then it got a fine afternoon we had John Smith helping us to kill a Steer " 24 this is a fine clear day I went down to the Annual meeting of the Insurance Company I was elected President the boys was chopping " 25 a fine day but windy Robert went to Guelph got 500 lb of Bran $2 75 500 lb small wheat for to chopp for the Pigs at Goldies paid $3 Mrs & William Gilfillan was here on a visit I went to Mrs Donald Campbells funeral " 26 a fine day got soft and rained some in evening " 27 a fine day I went in to Guelph with a hide 54 lb got $1 25 I paid Brill $10 8 for a pig for Mrs Black paid Guthrie & Watt $16 Mrs Black account with them Robert went the Arkell Mill with 15 bags to chopp 5 bags Wheat 10 Oats " 28 this is a very fine clear day Robert started to haul Dung with the wagon to the B lott " 29 a fine day white frost in the morning soft in the evening I cutt up the hind quarters of the Beef and salted hams " 30 this is a fine mild day very warm and oppen for this season no snow of any conciquance good roads 1890 Jan 31 this is a fine day the roads are very soft it rained this morning and thawed all forenoon I was at a meeting of Insurance at Aberfoyle Feb 1 it frezed hard this morning the roads are very rough it is cold Robert James & Lizzie went in to Guelph on the train I sold a cow to Dick King " 3 this is a fine Soft day it rained some last night the road are very Soft and slushey Edward went up to Dick Kings with the old white Cow I sold to him for $35 Donald Bell came down �from Bells corners on Saturday he went down to Milton tonight I paid him $20 I am owing him $80 yet he dont want it just now all paid now Jan 31 Robert went up to the Mill with 10 bags to chop mix Feb 4 this day dull and misty rained and frezed in the forenoon it was soft in afternoon rained in the evening I went over to Mr Alexander Smiths Funeral " 5 this day is terable windy soft and muddy in the morning got very cold hard frost before night " 6 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got farmer Shod at Bickleys he has not been Shod this winter before " 7 this morning is raw with east wind were cutting straw Oats & hay in the forenoon 1890 Feb 7 I went to the Aberfoyle Hall to the fire Insurance Annual meeting it was an Ajurned meeting it got to be very stormy in the afternoon the road were very rough " 8 a fine morning got stormy and cold before noon I went to Guelph with Mother with the Buggie " 9 we went to Church with the cutter " 10 a fine day Robert got Sick with La Grippe " 11 this is a very fine day white frost in the morning I went with Mother down to Mrs Gilfillans then to Mrs Woods to see them " 12 this is a fine day the Rev Mr McKinley and Christene McKinzie was here to visit us he was Preaching in our Church last Sabath " 13 this is a very fine day the sun is strong the sleighing is gone I was down at the Post Office I sent away a letter to D Guthrie MPP to Toronto Lizzie is laid up with La Grippe Robert James has ben down with it all week " 14 it has rained nearly all day light and cold just above freezind point �" 15 a fine day we went to Guelph Bought 635 lb screenings paid $3.81 1010 lb Bran $54 or $11 per ton {scen} $12 1890 Feb 17 this day is cold a raw east wind Robert got laid up again he got cold this forenoon Mother is very sick with the la Grippe she was very bad last night " 18 very raw and foggie east wind I went down to Taylors got Jennie shod 2 new shoes good wheeling " 19 this is a fine day got cold in the evening and windy " 20 this is a very cold day very windy and stormy some times but not much snow it rained some last night Fielding & McLairin was here we got a cady of tea 11 lb we are to pay 45 cts if we like it when they come back Edward & Donald Bell started to cutt ice " 18 Donald Bell went up to the Mill with 15 bags to chop 6 of screenings 9 of Oats " 21 this day is cold and stormy a little drippel of snow " 22 this is a fine day not very cold we went to Guelph with five lambs I sold to Barber they weighed at home 582 lb at Guelph scales 540 lb $29 70 or 5 1/2 cts per lb " 24 this day is warm and soft the sleighing is done I went to Guelph with Robert James to See Dr Ketting he is very bad with his throat " 25 this day is very soft it rained all morning Donald went up for Maggie Murray Lizzie is sick 1890 Feb 26 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph for Dr Keatting Mother Lizzie & Robert is sick then I went over to Joseph Smiths sale " 27 the weather is foggy and dull I went out to McIntyres with the Buggie wheel to get fixed " 28 this day is very dull and soft it rained last night Donald Bell went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 16 B 50 lb of Wheat �March 1 this is a cold and windy day a great change since yesterday I went to Guelph to see the Doctor and got more medesine " 3 this is a fine morning had some flurries of snow in the afternoon yesterday was very cold Donald Bell went over to Blacks Mill for a load of sawdust he went for one on Saturday we have to pay 50 cent a load Mrs Gilfillan was here on a visit " 4 we had some Snow in the forenoon Jane came up from Campbelvile to see Mother I went down to Aberfoyle got home the Buggie wheel from McIntyrs got a new rim and a spoke paid $2.20 " 5 a very cold day ten below zero I went to Guelph got 100 lb oat meal for $2 4 gal coal oil @ 70 cts 1890 Mar 6 cold clear frost the coldest morning this winter got all the ice in good ice " 7 clear frosty weather sent up two steers to David King he bought for $60 " 8 a fine clear day the Sun is strong I went in to Guelph to gett the float of the tank fixed I bought 2 Bushels 20 lb of clover seed paid $4 per B $8.34 got three piles 50 cts " 9 a fine day at Church Mr Bradly preached " 10 a fine forenoon a little snow in the afternoon we got our firewood cutt with the saw " 11 this day is very soft a little rain and foggey Donald went up to the with 16 bags to chop 6 bags of Peas and 8 of Oats and 2 of Barley I bought 16 Bushels of Peas from Archy McKenzie paid 55 cts per B " 12 very soft and dull rained nearly all day light " 13 a fine day but very muddy the roads are terable I went up to Wilcocks Sale and the Postoffice " 14 a fine morning a little frost but it got very muddy a little flurry of snow in the afternoon " 15 this day is cold the roads are very rough Robert and me went down to Mrs Gilfillans for some Peas 20 B. 34 lb paid 53 cts per B �1890 March 17 this morning is cold I went in to Guelph for to draw some money out of the Bank for John Little I sent a check for $50 to him " 18 this is a fine day mild I went to Mrs J swartenbergers Funeral I then went down to Moriston with some Harness to Scotts to fix collers " 19 this is a fine mild day Edward was at Archie McKenzies cutting wood Robert went down to Campbelvile with a load of Sawdust for Christ Little Donald Bell started work " 20 a fine day I went over to J Irwins sale the roads are very muddy " 21 I went out to the Post office the road are terable " 22 it frezed last night the roads are very rough I went in to Guelph with Mother and some Butter got 19 cts 14 1/2 lb the roads are soft " 24 it is cold rough roads Gillfillans was here " 25 this day is soft it rained all forenoon Robert and me went down to the Aberfoyl with 12 bags of Oats to chopp then we went down to Morriston for some harness we were getting fixed and a pair of new halters with stems and bits paid $3 29 for the halters $2 49 for the others 1890 March 25 we bought a sett of iron harrows from Taylor the Blacksmith I have to pay him $13 in the fall got a shoe on Doll " 26 this morning is some blustry a little snow Robert went up to Gilchrists to help to kill pigs Edward went to J Smiths bee sawing wood Mother and me went up to Mr Murrays on a visit I paid him $2 for 2 cows to his Bull " 27 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the Easter fatt Cattle fair "28 this is a terable stormy a terable high wind all last night and today blowd and snowed al day �" 29 this is a fine day great drifts of snow on the roads I went to Guelph with the Buggie and Donald Bell I paid him $30 he got a new Suit of cloths I had 14 1/2 lb of Butter got 21 cts " 31 this is a very fine day we killed 9 little pigs Duncan Gilchrist was helping us 19 Donald Bell comenced to work the April 1 we went in to Guelph with some pork 8 pigs I Sold them to McHardy for $5 80 they weighed 1045 lb $59.69 and one for John Little it weighed 1890 April 3 this is a fine day frost in the morning I was out to the Postoffice the roads are very bad " 4 this is a fine warm day the Boys are splitting fire wood " 5 this is a fine day we went to Guelph Mother had Some Butter got 22 cts eggs 10 cts the roads are terable rough in the morning and very soft and muddy in the afternoon I drew Mrs Stewarts interest out of the Bank. $183 75 and sent it to her by express to Port Huron I renued her Debenture for three years " 6 a fine day we were at Church "7 this is a fine day after the rain last night I went down to Aberfoyl to Taylors got Jess shod new shoes paid $1 60 got some hems fixed then I went down to Moriston the Boys got all the wood split " 8 this morning is very wett rained till 10 Oclock it was a fine afternoon fixing fences Edward started to Sow the clover on the fall wheat " 9 this is a fine warm forenoon it got very windy afternoon cold near night I went with mother out to David Woods to visit after he got married the ewes comenced to Lamb 10 this day is cold got Fannie shod at Bickleys 1890 April 12 this is a very fine warm day we went to Guelph with some Butter got 20 cts I bought 1 Bushel of timothy seed paid $2 25 the Sow went to Beatties Boar yesterday she had 12 pigs on the 1st of April they are all dead she laid on them �" 13 this is a very warm day the roads are drying fine we were at Church " 14 this is a fine day but cold the men are ploughing the back field Robert comenced to plough on Fridy the 11th sod we went down to Aberfoyle got the colt shod at Taylors I went to Morriston " 16 this is a fine day Edward rolled the fall wheat John Little came up from Toronto today " 17 a fine day frost at night I went with John Little to Guelph he Bought a Sett of Buggie harness and a light gig the cows are all calved 6 " 18 a fine day Robert Sowed 8 acrs of Barley 15 Bushels in the Back field cold in the evening " 19 a fine day but very hard frost in the morning Robert sowed 4 Bushels of spring wheat we went to Guelph with 8 bags Potatoes got 55 cts per bag from Carter we bought over 800 lb. of Salt paid at the rate of $5 25 per ton 1890 April 20 a fine warm day we were at Church Mr Law preched " 21 a very fine day the ground is drying fast Robert is ploughing sod back in the big flatt field for Peas we sowed some salt on the spring Wheat Mr Leagat came down from Guelph Township for seed Barley 50 B 12 lbs got 44 cts per B $22.10 " 22 this is a very fine warm day Robert finished sowing the spring wheat 12 bushels and 3 1/2 Bushels Oats I was fixing the old rollor I went to Bichleys to get a bolt for the rollor Donald is gangplowing " 23 this is a fine growing day had a fine shower in the forenoon Robert is ploughing Donald is gangplowing 24 it is quite cool Robert sowed 9 Bushels of Barley in the field at the creek I went down to Morriston got a landside for the Watson Hill Plow paid $3 to Elfner the Blacksmith Barley 24 B sown " 25 this day is coold frost in the morning Robert sowed 10 Bushels of Oats in the field at the creek and Sowed some Peas in the Big field next it �" 26 this morning was cold east wind Robert sowe Sowed 20 1/2 Bushels of Peas they got a bag of Peas 2 B from Archy McKenzie Lizzie went to Guelph on the train 1890 April 26 it started to rain about 2 Oclock very light for 2 hours then it rained heavier after " 28 this is a fine day the men are Gangplowing the land is wett back in the flatts Edward went to the Mill with 12 bags of Oats to choap he went up to Arkell then he had to go to the Aberfoyle Mill " 29 this morning is wett it rained all forenoon fine in the afternoon the Boys are diging post holes in the Afternoon " 30 this is a fine day dull sometimes looks like rain the flats are too wett to work D was clenning out some of the ditches the other Boy are at the fence putting in posts I planted some onions we put the youg sow to Beatties Boar May 1 this day is very cold the Boys are gangplowing " 2 Robert Sowed the little field on this side of the creek in Oats 8 bushels then started to Sow the big flatt field next the side road " 3 sowed some oats " 5 the boys is plowing sod for peas Edward wen down to Taylors with a wagon wheel to get filled 1890 May 6 Robert finished Sowing the Oats in the big flatt field next the road 26 B " 7 this is a fine day frost at night Robert sowed near 7 bushels of peas we got 6 Bushels today from A McKenzie and 2 before that is 8 Bus I went in to Guelph to the fair I was at the Creamera meeting at the Town Hall I bought 25 lb of oilcake at Flewrs sowed 2 8 B Peas " 8 a fine day the men comenced to plow the sod for some oats Edward got home the wheel " 9 this day is dull and cold the Boys are plowing and rolling we were down to Margaret Blacks funeral she got drowned in the Spring behind the house it rained in the evening �" 10 this is a very wett and cold day Lizzie and me went in to Guelph with the Buggie and Some Butter got 18 cts and 10 cts for eggs Edward took in a load of Potatoes 16 bags got 46 cts per bag it was a very disagreable day to be out " 11 this is a fine day frosty in the morning at Church " 12 a fine day till 4 Oclock then it rained some till night Mother and Me were down to Campbelvile the Boys are picking stones away back in the back 1890 May 13 this is a fine warm day the Boys are picking stones off the hay I was going round with Mr Harcort to get Patrons for the Creamery " 14 this is a fine warm day Robert and me went out to the Town Hall Aberfoyle to the Guthrie meeting of Reformers I was Chairman " 15 this is a fine day but cold in the evening I went up to the Agricultural College about the Creamery a Meeting of the Committee of management we dined with Mr Mills the President " 14 I went up to the Arkell Mill with 12 bags to chopp " 16 Donald comenced to Gangplow the Potatoes & turnip " 17 this is a very cold day cold wind from the N west I went in to Guelph with Mother with Butter got 16 cts at the Royal eggs 10 cts Robert finished sowing the Oats back in the flatts they have been wett kept us back Sowed about 4 Acrs 6 B sowed 53 1/2 Bushels of Oats in all 26 1/2 B Peas " 18 this morning is raw and cold rained in the afternoon " 19 a fine day we put up a new fence back the lane back of the creek in the forenoon then the men started to hall dung back for the Potatoes " 20 Mr & Mrs Amos and Maggie came on a visit from Galt 1890 May 21 this morning was a very white frost a fine day after Boys at the Dung Mr & Mrs Amos went down to there son Georges a Man came here with Spectecals Mother & Mrs Amos �bought a pair each paid $2 each he wanted $2 50 each I bout a pair of the same kind for $1 50 and my old glases he alowed 50 cts for them " 19 the young sow went to Beatties Boar the second time " 22 this is a very fine day the Boys started to Plant the Potatoes I went down with Jennie the Colt to Taylors got her shod on the front feet 23 this turned out a fine day after the rain we had a terable heavy rain this morning the flats are all floodid I went with Mother to Peter Laings childs Funeral the Boys finished Planting the Potatoes 1 1/2 Acrs 5 bags Beauty of Hebron 5 bags Early rose 6 Bags Eliphant " 24 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with some Butter got 16 cts at the Royal Robert & Donald went down to Milton Jane came up with her Children " 25 it rained a lot after 11 Oclock nearly all afternoon " 26 a fine day Jane went home we have had a lott of visitors 4 girls from Guelph Jane and her family since saturday 1890 May 26 this is a fine day I went down to Morriston " 27 a fine day Robert is Plowing sod they started to gather Cream we give our Cream " 28 a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 50 lb at home 40 B 40 lb at Goldies it only weighed 55 lb to the Bushel got 90 cts $36 60 the price of standerd wheat is $1 per B " 29 this is a very fine warm day every thing is growing fine we washed the sheep Robert is Plowing sod Dolald & Edward at the dung " 30 it rained some in the forenoon I went to Church with Mother it is the fastday " 31 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with some Butter got 16 cts then we went down to the Church June 1 a fine day we went to Church it is the Sacrament Sabath �" 2 a fine day we went to Church then I got Jennie shod in the front feet " 3 this day was very warm till near the evening then it rained Robert sowed some corn 3 1/2 Bushels " 4 we had a terable thunder and lightning 1890 June 4 and rained last night then we had a very heavy shower in the Afternoon I went to Guelph fair I bought a pair of Gaiters for myself paid $2 25 a pair for Mother paid $2 50 a pair sheep shears paid 75 cts " 5 a fine day very warm we had a terable storm of thunder and lightning and rain the flats are all floodid this is the Election for Member of Parlement for the Local house Donald Guthrie got Electid by 650 of a Majority " 6 a fine day till about 4 Oclock then we had a couple of showers Donald is Plowing the turnip land Robert sod I went over to Mr George Thomas{small superscript occurs} the Dentist with Lizzie to gett 2 teeth puled " 7 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie she was at Doctor Kettins she is not very well " 9 this is a fine warm day very close and warm I went down with Mother to Malton to see Susan and her family they are all well " 11 a fine morning dull we came home from Malton we had a terable thunder storm comeing home we were out all the time of it down in Esquesing 1890 June 12 a fine growing day we got the turnip land all ready " 13 this day is dull and warm Edward and Donald Bell went over to the Lake Some Picknick I gave Dan Hume 30 cents to put on a gate at his Pond " 14 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with Mother and Lizzie to see the Doctor I put Jess the mare to P {Beiners} Horse Tarry Bob $15 to insure a foal I paid one Dolar at the time of Service I bought 4 lb of Parisgreen Paid 30 cts per lb one hundred Cabage 25 cts �" 15 a fine warm day at Church P McLaren Preached " 16 this day is warm Donald is harrowing the turnip land " 17 very warm Robert comenced to Drill for turnips " 19 we had a big showr in the forenoon " 18 this is a fine day a little cooler started to sow the Turnips we have ben fixing up the Lane back to the Railroad " 20 this is a fine warm day finished sowing the Turnips 5 acres " 21 this morning soft it rained some I went to Guelph with Lizzie Donald Bell took the Pett and left the Councilors lett a job out the swamp " 22 this was a fine day at Church Mr Wilson Preached (1890) June 23 this day is very hot and close very little air we went to Rockwood with the wool 141 1/2 lb 46 lb of fine wool at 24 cts 95 1/2 lb of long wool at 21 cts half cash half goods $31.9 " 24 this is a very warm day the Mare Doll foaled this morning the foal is weake it cant stand we comenced to work the statute labour Edward and the team and Myself I am pathmaster Robert was attending the mare and foal " 25 another warm day we were at the roads " 26 Robert is ploughing Dolls foal died yesterday it never stood or Sucked I went in to Guelph for 4 lb of rape seed " 27 we sowed the rape seed we had to gett another lb 5 lb in all I gott Farmer shod on the front feet at Bickleys " 28 we had a showr of rain in the morning I went in to Guelph with Lizzie we had a very heavy shower comeing home near Guelph but there was none at home planted 50 cabeg " 29 this day was very dull and warm at Church �" 30 this day is terable hot 90 in the shade we went to Guelph got $50 out of the Bank then went to the Colege to the closeing of the Colege 1890 July1 this day is very warm we had a great deal of Thunder and Lightning this morning and some rain but not heavy Donald Bell has left us altogether he has been with us between 3 and 4 years " 2 this is a fine warm day we were down to the Church to a meeting for the purpose of chooseing a a Minester but we did not agree on a man there is some trouble in chooseing one " 4 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Mother in the evening to see the Doctor Lizzie is not well " 2 Robert went with the Mare Doll to Mr Thomas put her to his Horse " 5 this is a fine day not so warm I went in to Guelph then went up to Margarets to get Janet to come down to help Mother with the work for a few days Edward went to the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 13 B 50 lb then he went to Guelph we bought 2 Barels of salt at Andersons paid $1 35 each 100 lb of oatmeal $2 25 " 6 Robert and Maggie Graham went to Campbelvile 1890 July 7 this is a very fine day Robert moolded up up the Potatoes Edward started to scuffell the turnips Robert went up to the Mill for the grist he got 2 shoes on Doll and one on Jennie fore feet at Laings " 8 this is a fine day but hot about noon up to 92 in the shade we comenced to cutt the Hay in the big field next the oarchard Edward started to thin the turnips " 9 a fine hay day Robert is cutting hay " 10 a fine day busy at the hay " 11 this is a fine day warm Jennie the Mare foaled this morning it is very weake it wont suck �" 12 this is a fine warm day we hauled in 4 lads of hay Henry Darby comenced to work we hired him for a Month for $25 to help with hay and harvest Jennies foal Died last night I went into Guelph with Mother " 15 this is a very hot day I went in to Guelph to the Presbetary meeting I was appointed by the Congregation as a Commisioner to go there Susan and her Family came here in the evening on the train from Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} 1890 July 17 this is a fine day it is cooler bussy at the hay I went down and got Jennie shod at Taylors " 18 I went down to Bickleys with the Buggie to get the tires sett " 19 this morning was very cool I went to Guelph with Susan and her Family they went home on the halfpast ten Train on the on the Grand trunk " 15 I brought home 50 lb of binding twine from the Massie Company if it suites I have to pay 10 cents per lb if it will not suite I return it " 21 very dry we started to build a stack of hay back in the back field next Archies " 22 this is a fine warm day for the Hay we finished the Hay it is a fine crop " 23 the Boys are at the turnips " 24 Robert got the Binder started and cutt a little a little Barley we had a thunder shower in the evening " 25 this morning was dull did not cutt any till noon I went in with Mother to Guelph we bought 50 lb sugar paid 6 1/4 cents per lb " 26 finished cutting the Barley in the back field then started to the Wheat it is very ripe 1890 July 28 very warm we finished cutting the fall wheat " 29 a very warm we hauled in the Barley in the B field 9 loads �" 30 this day is soft some light showers they are at turnips " 22 the colt runaway with the old Buggie from the yard brock the shafts and got badly cutt about the legs " 31 started to haul in the fall wheat 4 loads cutt the Barley at the creek some of it is very short July August 1 this day is very warm got in all the fall wheat 13 loads 9 11 1/2 loads Barley 8 1/2 loads wheat " 2 warm and dry fixing the line feense in the forenoon hauled in the Barley at the creek 2 1/2 loads " 3 this is a terable hot day 96 in the shade at Church " 4 this day is very warm Robert started to Plow the summerfallow the others started the turnips the second time I went in to Guelph for the Horse ferier to see the Colt it is very bad " 5 this is a fine day not so warm as yesterday 6 a very fine day Robert plowing the rest at the turnips I went up with Janet Amos she has ben here for to her home the Ferrier was down to see the Mare she cant live 1890 Aug 7 a fine day warm finished the turnips comenced to cutt the Spring Wheat " 8 a fine warm day finished cutting the Wheat and cutt some Oats Edward is at McKenzies thrashing the young Mare died last night she has been very bad for four day she got cutt on the legs she runaway two weeks before with the old Buggie the shafts brock run in her legs made one deep wound after two weeks Tetanus or Locked Jaw sett in it is a terable disease very fatal she suffered terable before she died she was a fine young mare three years old she was very valuable a regular trotter " 9 this is a fine warm day the men are pulling Peas with the horse rake Edward at thrashing " 6 the old Sow piged she had three but one was dead " 10 this is a very cold day for August cold wind �" 11 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys finished pulling Peas they cutt come oats I went in to Guelph with the sling we had from Read I got 50 lb of Binding twine got 50 lb 15th July I paid $10 for both lots I bought a bottle of medicine for Lizzie paid $1 for it 1890 Aug 12 this is a fine warm day the men are hauling in Spring Wheat and one load of Peas Robert cutt oats till noon " 13 a fine warm day Robert is cutting Oats Henry stacking Edward is at Gilchrists thrashing " 14 very warm the men is hauling Peas I went to Aberfoyle got a bolt made for the Binder harrow irons mendid " 16 very warm got all the Peas hauled in 20 big loads put two loads on the floor Robert cutt Oats afternoon " 17 a fine showr in the forenoon got cold in the evening " 18 cool in the morning got very warm afternoon Robert cutt the most of the Oats Edward and Henry thrashed two loads of Peas with the Horses I went to Guelph with Mother & Lizzie to see the Sons of Scotland from Toronto they had an Excursion to Guelph Lizzie went down in the evening to Malton to see Susan " 19 this day is dull it rained some in the afternoon got in 4 loads of Oats cleaned up all the last years fall wheat about 20 Bushels Robert was Plowing the summer fallow " 20 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to Campbelvile the men is Plowing and hauling out dung 1890 Aug 21 we have had a great rain all forenoon " 22 this is a fine day we had a showr last night the men is Plowing and hauling out dung " 23 this is a fine cool day a little frost this morning hauled in 6 loads of Oats I went to Guelph for to meet Lizzie comeing from Malton but she did not come till the evening " 24 a fine day we went to Church �" 25 a fine day they were hauling in Oats I horse raickes some hauled in one load spring wheat " 26 this day is dull a very light showr in the afternoon we finished hauling in all the oats that is cutt we have some oats to cutt they are late we stacked what we hauled today Darbeys time is up tonight he has ben working for 1 1/2 month at $25 per month paid $37 50 " 27 a fine day but cold we there was a big showr last night " 28 a fine day warmer we were at David Littles Funeral we went to Guelph Mr Amos and Maggie was here from Galt Janet went home with them she has ben here for 2 month helping 1890 Aug 29 a fine day but cold I went down to Gilfillans with Mother Robert is Plowing this is his birthday he is 21 years old " 30 a fine day but cool I went to Guelph with Lizzie it is the seed fair I bought 9 B Democrate Wheat from Henry Gray {Bev} paid $1 I bought 2 shirts for the Boys and neckties paid $2 75 Sept 1 a fine day frost this morning 2 a fine day a little frost in the morning we put up 5 pigs to fatten " 3 a fine day warmer I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the fairday " 4 very warm we comenced to sow the wheat " 5 a fine day dull in the morning finished sowing the Wheat 8 1/2 Bushels Democrate 10 1/2 B Clawson " 6 this morning is dull a light showr a fine afternoon I went to James Davidson then went in to Guelph Lizzie went down to Campbelvile to Janes " 7 this day is very warm " 8 very warm in the morning got cool in the afternoon Robert started to Plow stubble in the back field put lambs in the rape �1890 Sept 9 this is a very fine day I went down to the Church we were chooseing a Minester Mr Robertson Elected James Davidson was here and put new lineind in the tank in the kitchin it cost $6 old Mr Mathison came down with him " 11 this day is dull and soft in the forenoon it rained some Robert James and Lizzie went up to Salem to Miss Jennie Davidsons Wedding " 12 this is a fine day Robert and Lizzie got home from the Wedding at noon " 13 a fine day the folks are all away to the sunday school Picknick to the Model farm except Mother and me " 15 a fine warm day we are thrashing theat Oats Peas " 16 warm finished thrashing all but some oats to haul in we were done about 2 oclock there was 200 Bushels fall Wheat 100 off 8 acres 100 spring off 5 acres 200 Bushels Peas 500 B Oats 225 Barley I went in to Guelph in the afternoon to go to a meeting of Presbtery I was a commishonar from the Church on behalf of Mr Robertson we are giving him a call but too late 1890 Sept 17 a fine warm day took in 2 loads of Oats and cleaned up a load of Barley Edward is at Murrays thrashing " 18 Robert and me went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 23 bags 53 B 31 lb at home 53 B 26 lb at Guelph got 61 cts per B $32 65 we brock the iron axeltry of the Wagon after we got over the iron Bridge we got George Tucker to take the load up to the market got it mended at Penfolds paid $2 50 " 19 cleaned up a load of Barley 23 bags 20 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 23 bags it 54 B 41 lb at home 54 B 13 lb at Guelph got 60 cts $32 45 we weighed the loads on the market scales then put the Barley on the cars " 22 a fine day very dry we put in a culvert on the road �" 23 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 50 B at home 50 B 15 lb at Guelph got 60 cts per B the Barley is down some dull sale scarce of cars we bought a spring for the Buggie at Armstrong paid $2 " 24 a fine day frost in the morning Edward wen went down to Taylors the Blacksmith for the two wheels of the old Wagon got them filled 1890 Sept 25 a fine day I went to the post office " 26 this forenoon is dull and light rain fine afternoon Guelph Show Duncan Gilchrist Died this evening about 8 Oclock he has ben Sick for four weeks " 27 this Morning is cold I went to Guelph with Lizzie I paid Dr Reed $6 for attending the colt when she got hurt I paid Mr Davidson $6 for putting new lineing in the water tant last saturday the 20th " 28 a fine day frosty in the morning we were at Duncan Gilchrist Funeral " 29 a fine warm day we killed 5 pigs in the afternoon John Smith helped us " 30 we went to Guelph with the Pork 5 pigs they weighed 874 lb got $6 1/2 per 100 lb $56 16 sold them to Mr McHardy put up 2 Sows Oct 1 this day is warm and very dry the ground is very dry to ploug Robert went to Nassagaweya show in the afternoon " 2 this is a fine warm day the Boys started to take up the Potatoes Mrs Andrew Weir and Lizzie Weir was here on a Visit from Tesewatter 1890 Oct 3 I went down to the Post Office I paid Bickly $3 75 for setting 8 tires the Dummie $7 90 for filling 2 wagon wheels rims and spocks paid Taylor $13 for a sett of iron harows we got in the spring and $2 for setting 2 Waggon tires we had a lott of rain in mor " 4 we had a fine rain yesterday I went in to Guelph with Little John Little to go down on the train to Toronto �" 6 this was a very wett day I went over to Mr Thomas the Dentist with Lizzie to get a temporery sett of teeth top ones paid $7 " 7 this day dull we were all but Mother at the Puslinch show we did not exibit we are not Members this year " 8 a fine warm day I went with Mother to Mr John Marchals funeral it was a very large one " 10 this forenoon is very wett a very heavy showr Edward went down to the Milton show Robert and me cleaned some Oats " 11 a fine day we were at the Apples finished the potatoes 1890 Oct 13 Edward and me at the Apples Robert at Laings thrashing " 14 a fine day rain last night I went up to the Arkel Mill with 10 bags of Oats to chop for the horses then I went in to Guelph with the Wagon to get boxing for one of the wheels paid 55 cts at Peppers got 2 plough sheers paid {$5 0} " 15 this is a very fine day my birthday. at the apples " 16 a fine forenoon the boys at the Plow in the forenoon but it rained all the forenoon I was the P Office " 18 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph with Mother with Butter and eggs got 18 cts for each we bought 2 ganzie Jackots an 2 pair drawrs paid $6 for the lott a pair Plowlines paid 30 cts " 19 this day is wett all day raw and cold " 20 this is a fine day raw and cold I was at the apples and at Baileys Sale the Boys are plowing " 21 this is a fine day we were down to the Church the Rev William Robertson was Inducted into the Pastoral Charge of this Congragation they had a large tea meeting at night James Smith was here plowing Robert was at Beatties thrashing 1890 �Oct 22 this is a fine day we went up to Margrates on a Visit I got a slip for the Plow at Gowdies factory paid 40 cts " 23 this morning is fine but dull it started to rain at noon rained all afternoon not very heavy the Boys were at the thrashing McKenzies & Murrays " 24 this day is dull and cold and raw I went down to Taylors got the mares Doll & Jess shod and got the Wagon box fixed " 25 this is a fine day but dull I went to Guelph with Mother she had Butter and eggs got 18 cents for each at the Royal I Sent off by express to California to John $30 I sold the wether lambs to Barber for $5 75 per 100 lb to be delivered at the easter fair " 26 this day is coold and raw " 27 this day is pretty cold the Boys started to top the turnips the young Sow went to Beatties Boar we put up the other young Sow to fatten 28 this is a fine day the Boys are at the turnips I went to Aberfoyl got Farmer horse shod at Bickleys 1890 Oct 29 this is a fine day they boys are at the turnips " 30 Edward is at Watts thrashing Robert at the turnips James Johnston and Wife from the Township of Minto called to see us he was hired here about 30 years ago it is cold " 31 the forenoon fine but it was rough in the afternoon with a little snow at the turnips I went up to Arkel in the Morning for to get a Boy to help the turnips his name is James Jefferson hired him for 30 cents per day Nov 1 this morning is cold a little snow the Boys was at the turnip till near noon but it comenced to Snow and snowed all afternoon then after night it rained Edward went down to McLeods for his new boots I went to Guelph with mother with Butter and Eggs got 18 cts for each I drew some money out of the Bank and paid Donald Bell $70 that remained of his wages and $100 that he left with Lizzie to keep for him we are all clear with him now �" 2 this morning is soft it rained for sometime when we were going to start to Church then it snowed heavy the most of the afternoon 1890 Nov 3 this is a fine clear day frosty in the morning the snow did not melt very much Edward went to the Arkel Mill with 16 bags to chop 4 mixed 12 Oats Robert Plowed in the afternoon we seperated the Ewes put 8 to the Ram put 7 shearlings and 4 old ews in to the Oarchard going to send 7 up to R Amos " 5 this is a fine day the snow all went away the Boys are at the turnips James Jafferson and James Smith are helping them I went to Guelph with Lizzie I got her Gold Watch at savages it was cleaned I paid $1 " 6 this is a very fine day for the turnips " 7 this is a fine day finnished hauling in the turnips we mad a large pitt back in the field the roads are too bad to haul them home they were a fine crop 8 this is a fine day Robert James is covering the turnip pit and fencing it the other boys are plowing the Turnip land I went with Mother to Guelph with Butter 19 cts I bought a straw knife paid $1 25 2 pair of hinges paid 80 cts 1890 Nov 9 this is a very wett day till near noon " 10 this is a very fine warm day the Boys are plowing " 11 this is a fine warm day I went with the Boys down to the Church to put the roof on the horse shed and fix it up put on new doors and new hinges the roof got blowen off in the Spring " 12 this is a fine warm day frost at nights the Boys are plowing John Little and Mary Maggy came up from Toronto on the late train "14 we have had very fine weather all week the Boys are Plowing " 15 this morning is dull and soft but it cleared up a fine day the Boys are Plowing I went to Guelph with Lizzie she had some Butter the sow went to Beatties Boar the second time �" 16 a very fine day we were at the Church " 17 this is a terable wett day it rained all day steady and a good part of last night heavy John Little went home to Toronto Robert went down to Moffat station Christ Little from Bells corners was here 1890 Nov 18 this is a fine day Edward went up to Robert Amos' with 7 Shearling Ews to put to his Ram Robert was fixing round and letting the watter of the land it is too wett to Plow back in the flatt fields 19 this is a fine day gott pretty cold near night Robert James went over to Dr Thomas and changed 4 bags of Oats 11 B 21 lb for seed we got the Banner Oats got 6 teath pulled we cleaned up 16 bags of fall wheat " 20 this is a fine day cool we had quite a storm of snow last night about 2 or 3 inches we went to Guelph with a load of fall wheat 35 B 22 lb at home 35 B 25 lb at Goldies it weighed 59 lb to the B got 92 cts $32 58 Bought a 100 lb of Oat Meal at P Andersons $2 49 got 12 stove pipes 10 cts each 2 ebows 35 cts each I paid A McLeod $4 for Edwards Boots " 21 this is a very fine day snow all gone Mrs Gilfillan and Janet was here on a visit " 22 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph with Lizzie we had a load of wheat 37 B 30 lb 89 cts $33.38 we had some butter and eggs 19 cts B 20 ct eggs " 23 a very fine day we were at Church " 24 this is a fine day the Boys are plowing in the flats 1890 Nov 25 this day got cold and snow showrs we went down to Morriston was visiting at Singulars I went down to McIntosh Tailor got measured for Coat and pants " 26 a fine day Robert James went up to the Arkell Mill with 20 bags to chopp for the Cattle " 28 a fine day we were at Church it is fast day " 29 a fine day I was at Church with Mother �" 30 a fine day but cold we were a Church the Sacrament Sabath Dec 1 this day is cold and stormy it snowed a little " 2 this is a fine day but very cold clear frost we killed 2 pigs the old sow weighed 380 lb the other 180 they are good and fat Robert was at Beatties in the forenoon " 3 this is a cold stormy day it Snowed and blowed the most of the day but not heavy out of the east we put in 7 lambs & the ram and a yearling weather to fatten we put in 4 old ews 2 days ago we have got every thing housed up now " 4 this day is cold Mother Lizzie and myself went up to Margarets then we came in to Guelph Margaret came with us they were buying some things for Lizzie Janet Amos came home with us 1890 Dec 6 this is a fine mild day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie and Jane Little ang Robert I was at a large Meeting in the City hall to hear Sir Richard Carthright speek on resiprosity with the united states " 7 a fine day but prety cold " 8 this is a fine mild day Mrs Adam Hume Died yesterday we went up there today I went down to Tailor Mcintosh for a Coat and pants I paid him $5 75 for trimmings and making $3 for coat $1 for pants I got a pair of kipp boots for Robert at McLeods paid $4 40 9 this is a fine day but a little raw and cold we were at Mrs Adam Humes Funeral she was 73 years and {blank space} months old " 10 this is a fine day mild we cutt up the Pork 2 pigs I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod at Taylors got a card from the G.T station " 11 this was a very fine day Edward went to the fair Sold the old Cow for $32 cattl is dull I had the wagon in in to Guelph got 850 lb of dried fruit from California dried Grapes paid $7 80 Dutty 1890 Dec 12 a fine day cleaned up a load of Wheat I went down to Bickleys got farmer shod �" 13 a fine day but pretty cold Robert J went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 50 lb at home 37 B 45 lb at Goldies got weighed 59 lb to the B $33 60 I went to Guelph with Mother and the Buggie I paid Doctor Keatten his account $8 25 and A McLaren for tea $5.65 a cap for Robert 50 cts " 14 a very fine d at Church " 15 this is a very fine day I oiled Johns Clock and sett it agoing I took our other Cloack to Guelph Saturday to clean at Pringles " 16 a fine day Susan came up from Toronto " 17 a fine mild day we went to Guelph with a load of fall Wheat 38 B 8 lb at home 38 B 15 lb at Goldies it weighed 60 lb to the B got 70 cts per B $34 43 I bought an Overcoat for Edward at Williamsons paid $8 for it I bought a 100 lb of flour paid $2 30 " 18 this is a fine day Robert James went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of spring wheat 1890 Dec 20 this is a very fine day I wen to Guelph with Mother she had Butter got 18 cts eggs 25 cts Robert went up to Robert Amoss for the ews that were up to his Ram 7 Andrew Orr came over from Waterloo for a box of Dried Grapes from California " 21 a very fine day they were at the Church " 22 a very fine clear day Robert James went over to Dr the Dentist to git in some teeth " 23 a fine day I went to Guelph with Lizzie I went up to Dr Orton he fixed my nose Lizzie got a sett of Dimond Jewalry paid $78 the price was $83 " 25 this morning is cold and calm 5 above zero 26 this day is very cold I went down to Mr Robertson " 27 this is a fine day some light showrs of snow I went in to Guelph with Lizzie I bought 2 brushes paid $2 29 this is a fine day but coald I went to Aberfoyle got Jennie shod at Taylors I was at the Townhall at the Nomination of Councilors I had the Cutter �" 30 I went to Guelph I bought 14 chairs the price of them was 75 cts each by taking the whole got them for 62 1/2 ct got a lamp 45 cts & Almanac 15cts 1890 Dec 31 this day is raw and misty white frost Lizzie got Married to John Phillips our Minister Rev W Robertson Married them at 3 Oclock 1891 Jan 1 this day is Soft and misty "2 this morning is dull and Soft till after nine Oclock then it turned round got very cold and got very slipprey got Jess shod at Tylors " 3 I went in to Guelph with Robert we brought home Lizzie and John Phillips from there Wedding trip Mrs Patton and her Boy from Huron came here " 2 I Paid Mrs James Black all the rent of the Farm for the year 1890 $190 " 6 John and Susan Littl and Children went home to Toronto Lizzie went home With her Husband John Philips " 7 a clear cold day I went in to Guelph with Mother and Mrs Patton I paid her ${blank} to give to her Mother being Interest on the Debenture in the Bank " 9 a fine but cold I was at the Annual meeting of the Insurance Company I am Presidint 1891 Jan 10 a fine clear frosty day I went with Mother to Guelph she had some Butter and eggs got 18 cts for B 25 for the egs "11 dull in the morning started to snow got stormy in the afternoon "12 this is a stormy cold day windy "13 this is a fine day a little raw and cold I went in to Guelph for Reed the Ferrior to dress a cow that has a groth on her eye it is sleighing good in some places poor in other places �"14 this day is blustry and snow showers I went up to Berlin to the Convention of the Creamery Association there was a large meeting I came home in the evening the fare cost 60 cents "15 this is a fine day the big spoted heiffer calved this morning I went with Janet Amos up to Major Harveys to get her Musick lessons "16 this day is very cold keen frost below zero "17 dull and foggy white frost not so cold "18 this day is fine and mild we were at Church "20 this is a fine mild day I went with Mother to visit Mr D Campbel and Mr & Mrs Watt "21 verry mild enclined to thaw rained a little in the evening 1891 Jan 21 I went with Mother up to George Duthies sale Mother was going to Mrs Arkels she was not at home I bought a pott paid 50cts "22 this is a sort of rough day with snow showrs we were down to Mrs Malcom McBeaths Funeral a very large funeral she was 72 "23 this is a fine day I was at the Anual Congrational Meeting at the Church "24 a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with 10 bags of mixed Chop to Pressents Mill Paid 6 cts per B some Butter 18 cts Eggs 25 c "26 a fine day Robert James went to Guelph with 32 B 10 lb of Fall Wheat at home 32 B 12lb at Goldies it weighd 60 lb to the B got 92 cts $29.62 got 200 lb shorts $1 70 "27 snowed some in the forenoon I went down to Morriston and to the mance got Lizzies Certificate from Rev W Robertson "28 a very fine day Peter Stewart and his sister Cathrine came back here on a visit they came with our Family to this Country from Scotland in 1834 "29 this day is very foggy till 2 Oclock then rained all afternoon �1891 Jan 30 this is a fine day hard frost I went down to the Aberfoyle Mill with 10 bags of Oats to chop paid 6 cents Per B got Jennie & Jess shod at Bickleys it is very slippery "31 a fine day till the afternoon it rained a little the Boys are cutting and hauling firewood Feb 1 a fine day we were at the Church "2 this day is frosty and very slippery the Boys went up to Arkel with a Cow and a heiffer we Sold to Billey Watson for $70 "3 this day is cold and stormy we had rain last night snow this morning god sleighing I went down to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of Reformers to make arangements for the Election and appoint Delagates to go to a Convention of Reformers at Toronto on the 18th "4 this is a very cold frosty morning down to zero I went to Guelph it is the fair "6 this day is very warm a fine day the Boy at the wood "7 a fine day till 3 Oclock then it sowed till night we went to Guelph with 7 bags of Apple got $1 a bag for 4 bags of spys 75 cts for 2 bag rissets 90 for 1 bag $6 40 got 1/2 ton of bran $8 1891 Feb 8 a very fine mild day we were at Church "9 this morning dull and soft rained all afternoon freezed after night we put tick destroyer on the sheep I filled up some Apples 6 bags "10 this day is cold and windy we went up to the College with 6 bags of Apples get $6 I was at the Reform Meeting at the City hall to select a Candidate for the Election James Innis the late Member was appointed "13 this is a fine mild day John Little came up from Toronto in the evening the Boys are getting home ice from Achies pond Bob Little is helping them I went to a Committee Meeting at the hall Aberfoyle "14 hard frost we finnished taking in the ice 10 loads paid Bob Little one Dolar for 2 day �"16 this day is soft the snow is nearly gone but lots of ice on the roads started to rain in the evening rained all night I went down to McIntyres for the Buggie wheel he put part of a rim in it paid him 60 cts Beckley 50 cts got a sett of wheel workers paid 20 cts 1891 Feb 17 this day is sort of blustry rain in the morning then freezed and some snow got the ice covered "18 this is a fine day the Boys started to haul home the Turnips from the back Barn "19 a fine day at the Turnips Janet Amos went up to Harveys with the Buggie I sold the two steers to Dick King for 4 1/2 cents per lb to be delivered on the 10 of April "21 this is a fine day but a littl raw we went in to Guelph Mother had some butter got 18 cts I paid Peter Bever $14 for the service of his horse Tarry Robb I paid $1 at the time $15 in all it is the Jess Mare "23 this is a very fine day we got home all the turnips they kept splendid I have got the cold "24 this is a very fine mild morning but it started to rain at noon and rained all afternoon and all night I went with Robert to Guelph with a Barrel of Apples for John Little we sent it down by Express to Toronto "25 this day is dry but soft the flatts are covered with watter the snow is mostly gone we cutt Some Oat sheaves with the cutting Box 1891 Feb 26 this is a fine day a littl cold I was up to the Nomination of a canditate for the Election of a Member of Parlament of Canada James Innis and James Goldie was Nominated 28 this day is cold and Rough I was in to Guelph with some Butter got 18 cts at the Royal Doctor Ketten was out to Mother March 1 this is a very fine day at Church "2 this is cold I went in to Guelph to the Doctor "3 this day is cold an Est wind at home �"4 I went in to Guelph to the Fair "5 this is a fine day it is the Election of a Member of the Dominion Parliment James Innis was Elected by 350 over James Goldie "6 this is a fine morning till 2 Oclock then it snowed all afternoon from the east and very cold Jane came up yesterday and went home this morning I went in to Guelph for the Doctor for Mother I was very cold "7 this is a fine Morning "8 this morning is cold and chilly out of the east sort of rained in the afternoon and at all night 1891 Mar 8 I went in to Guelph for the Doctor had to go to Hanlons "9 I had to go for to see the Doctor "10 this morning is cold got warm in the afternoon I went to Guelph for the Doctor Mother is very bad she has got Bronchities and Congestion of the Lungs the sow had 8 pigs one Died "11 this is a very fine warm day the snow is nearly all gone John Gilchrist was married today "12 this forenoon was very disagreable snowed a little soft snow all forenoon fine warm in the afternoon I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor Susan came up "13 this is a very stormy day snowed and blowed all day "14 this day is cold and stormy high wind I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor I had some Butter got 18 cts at the Royal I bought 100 lb of flour Goldies at Andersons paid $2 65 cow stary calved "15 a fine clear sharp morning got stormy in the afternoon the Doctor was down this morning "16 a fine morning got windy and stormy Hugh Cockburn was here to see Mother Jane went home on the train to Milton 17 this day frosty and cold Susan went home to Toronto �1891 March 17 I went to Guelph to see the Doctor "18 this is a fine morning I took Christ and Duncan And down to the Station to take him home he is sick Edward went in to Guelph with a load of wood for John Philips it snowed in the afternoon "19 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Lambs I sold to Barber 4 lambs weighed 370 lb at 5 3/4 cts per lb $21 27 3 dwarfs that was not thriveing for $5 and 1 sherling weather 135 lb at 4 3/4 cts per lb $6 31 $27.58 I bought 100 lb of Oatmeal $ 2.65 a bottle of Wine for mother $1 "20 this morning is dull and foggy rained and freezed "21 this morning is mild but very foggy and dull 22 this morning is mild but dull Mrs Ross and Petrie came from Guelph to see Mother she is a little better "23 I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor soft Roads "24 a fine day we were cutting wood with the circular "25 a fine day but hard frost in the morning I went to the Post Office then down to Morriston "27 a a cold east wind snow and stormy in the afternoon Duncan Graham came down to see Mother with Margaret Amos Edward went over to Gib Kingsburys to a bee 1891 Mar 28 I went in to Guelph with some butter and eggs got 20 & 18 cts I barganed with WB Cockburn for some spring wheat it is the seed fair I was at the Colege at a meeting of the Creamrie Comittee Robert went down to Milton "29 this is a very fine day we were at Church "30 this is a fine clear day Robert came home from Milton he was down to see Janes folks "31 this day has ben very stormy snowed a good part of the day soft snow �April 1 this day is raw cool in the morning the roads are very bad mud and snow I went in to Guelph it is the fair and to see the Doctor "2 this morning is soft rained all morning the Doctor came down to see mother she has ben worse for a few days "3 this is a fine morning I went to the Church it is the fast day I got a shoe in Jennies fore foot she is lame "4 very cold in the morning the roads are very rough I went to Guelph got 4 gal coal Oil at Bonds paid 72 cts I bought 1 1/2 Bushels of Clover paid $5 1/4 $7.75 1 1/2 B Timothy $2 25 $3.37 1/2 $11 "5 we were at the Church Sacrament a fine day 1891 April 6 this is a fine clear day hard frost in the morning Susan and the Girls came up from Toronto John Little came down from Carbiton on the evening train he is going to Preach ther this summer if spared "8 a fine clear day hard frost in the morning David and Mrs Wood was here on a visit to see Mother the Boys are splitting firewood "9 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod on 3 feet at Taylors "11 this is a very wet disagreable day I went in to Guelph with Butter got 18 cts eggs 14 I was at a meeting of the Creameray Patrons at the City Hall I was Chairman "13 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with 2 steers I sold to Dick King they weighed 2200 at $4 1/2 $99 and 3 sheep $21 a ram and 2 ewes I paid Edwards new suit of clothes at Williamsons $20 a sett of Gangplough shears and bolts 85ct "14 a fine morning till 3 Oclock then it rained "15 this morning is very dull and foggy it rained some 1891 �April 16 this is a fine day I went down to Moriston got a Ploughshare for Watsons Chill paid 49 cts "17 this is a very fine warm day I went with Mother to Mr & Mrs John Murrays Silver Wedding we gave a present of silver cream spoon and carving knile and fork $3 1/4 "18 this forenoon is soft showery I went in to Guelph I paid H Reid Farier $4 for comeing down to fix the Cows eye "20 a fine day Edward comenced to Gangplough in the back field Robert James went in to Guelph for a ton of salt paid $5 35 "22 this is a fine warm day "23 a finer day but cool we sowed salt on the Wheat and Barley land then Robert comenced to sow the spring Wheat "24 sowed spring Wheat 5 Bushels Fife Barley 7 1/2 Bushels 25 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph the mare Jess was very lame in the morning she got a nail in her foot I got the shoe put on at Arkell Robert sowed 8 1/2 acrs of Oats in the back field 11 Bus Banner 5 B Egiptoan 1891 April 27 a fine dry day cool Robert comenced to Plow the sod field back of the Rail Road for Peas Edward rolled the Back field "28 a fine day fine weather for seeding I went to Aberfoyl got the teeth of the iorn harrows sharpened at Taylors paid 72 cts I took them off and put them in myself "29 Edward is harrowing for Barley and we sowed some salt I went over to Phillips with Mother in the forenoon 30 this day is dry and warm Robert started to sow the Barley in the big flat field May 1 a fine dry day Robert finished sowing the Barley about 10 acres 17 Bushels and 9 Bushels of Oats in the same field �"2 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother she is getting better she was at the Doctor we had Some Butter got 19 cts eggs 11 I bought a dung fork paid 70 cts and two handels 20 each "3 a fine day a shower last night at Church "4 a very cold day Robert plowed the garden "5 a very cold day hard frost cant Gangplow 1 the Sow went to Beatties Boar 1891 May 7 this is a fine warm day I went to the Postoffice and took Mother down to visit old Mrs John Black she has ben very sick Robert sowed oats in the third Back field 17 1/2 Bushels "8 a fine warm day Robert sowed 12 B Peas "9 this is a very warm day I went in to Guelph in the afternoon for some things "12 this is a fine warm day Robert is ploughing sod for Peas John Phillips got a load of hay from the stack in back field paid $5 some not good the cow spotty calved this morning "13 a warm day Robert finished ploughing the sod and sowed it 4 1/2 acres 10 acrs in the field sowed 9 1/2 Bushels 21 1/2 Bushels in the field "14 this is a fine day I went up with Janet Amos she has ben down here for a week helping to clean the house I went in to Guelph bought a pair of low Boots for Edward paid $1 1/2 Robert started to sow the field at the creek oats "15 a warm dry day Robert finished sowing oats in the field at the creek 19 1/2 Bushels 16 this day is cool and dry I went Guelph with Mother then she went up to Robert Amoss some Butter 18 cts 1891 May 15 put the Mare Doll to Freeman Thomass Horse �"16 Robert finished sowing the oats a corner near the creek 4 1/2 Bushels "17 this morning is cold with frost "18 this morning is very cold we took home a small load of off the top of the stack it is spoil damaged with weet John Smith got about 500 lb he is to work for it "19 this day is warm in the midel of the day but coold at nights Robert sowed 4 1/2 Bushels of Peas in the field where the turnips is going to be we have sowed 5 Bushels of spring wheat 24 1/2 Bushels Barley 66 1/2 Bushels Oats 26 Bush Peas we have sown 122 Bushels of grain this spring McRoary got a load of hay from the stack "20 a fine day the Boys and John Smith has ben hauling out Manure for the turnips "21 we had Smith and McRoary helping out the Manure "22 we had a very heavy shower last night and a fine rain today but not very heavy Mother and me were at Mrs George Watsons Funeral she was Burried at Eden Mills 1891 May 22 the Boys were at the Dung themselve part of the day 23 Mother was at Mrs Robert Beatties she had a son this morning McRoary is at the Dung the two Mares Doll and Jennie got the Horse Freeman Thomas horse "24 quite a frost we were at the Church "25 a very fine day warm Edward is away to Eden Mills Robert is at the Plough Lizzie was here this forenoon helping to wash the Blankets John got a bag Potatoes "26 this is a fine day cool and dry we are at the Dung we have McRoary 2 1/4 hours Robert is Ploughing "27 this day is warm we started to plant the Potatoes we have James Smith helping and McRoary "28 a fine warm day we finished planting Potatoes an Acre and half 11 rows of early ones and the rest are white Elephants we washed the sheep 16 and a sick one and one Died last night �"29 warm and dry Robert was Ploughing finnished Ploughing down the dung for the turnips we had McRoary they were hauling dung back to the field at the creek for corn time that McRoary was here May 21 x 23 x 26 2 1/4 hours x 27 x 28 x 29 x 30 1891 May 30 a fine warm day the Boys are Picking stones off the gras McRoary is with them I went to Guelph with mother she had Butter 15 cts eggs 10 cts "31 a very warm day Some of the little pigs Died June 1 very warm and dry it has ben a very dry spring Edward clipped some of the Sheep "2 this is a very fine day had a fine shower this morning the Boys are Ploughing for corn we have lost 3 pigs nearly 3 months old they appeare to have got Poison McRoary got a ton of hay "3 this morning is a little soft we had a shower in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 B 25 lb at 97 cts $37.25 spring Wheat we brought home 600 lb of salt paid at the rate of $5 35 I gave Robert $3 to get boots &cc we had a Meeting of the Creamery committee "4 a fine day Edward finished the sheep 18 "6 the Boys are picking stons off the hay field "8 the Boys and McRoary is at the stones finished "9 this day is very warm and dry we were up to James Scotts on a visit "10 the weather is very warm and dry 1891 June 10 the Boys finnished picking the stones off the turnip land I planted some corn yesterday "5 Robert sowed 1 1/2 Bushels of Corn I bought from J Hewr paid $1 1/2 "11 this is a very fine day we had a fine shower this morning it will do a lot of good �"13 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with a load of spring Wheat 28 B 43 lb at home 28 B 35 lb at Goldies got 96 cts $27 44 it weighed 58 lb to the B I bought 500 lb of flour paid $2 60 per 100 $13 "15 the weather is very hot 100 on the thermomiter it has ben very warm lately we sowed 6 lb of rape we bought 10 lb of turnip seed paid 10 cts 6 lb rape 8 cts "16 this is a very hott day a breeze in the afternoon we had a thunderstorm in the evening a fine rain Robert made som drills "17 this is a fine day dull the ground is too soft to drill in the forenoon Robert plowing sod "18 a fine day but dull sowed some turnips "19 a fine day dull in the forenoon cool sowed some turnips Robert Mary and Maggie went to the Sunday School Picknick up to the Model Farm 1891 June 20 this is a fine day the boy finished sowing the turnips 5 acres we went in to Guelph "21 we had fine rain in the forenoon Mother went up to Robert Amoss Margaret had a young son this morning "23 a very warm day the Boys is plwing sod "24 this is a very warm day I went in to Guelph with one bundel of wool 56 1/2 lb gross at home 54 in Guelph 50 lb wool at 20 cts per lb $10 I went up to Margarets to see them Robert is at John Cockburns Barn raising "25 very warm working statute labour "26 working statute labour "27 a very warm day I went to Guelph brought Mother home from Margarets "30 very hot and sultry I went with Mother to the College to the Closing ex July 1 this is a fine day we had a fine shower this morning we had several visitors "2 a fine day Edward took a load of hay down to R B Morrison 2280 lbs �1891 July 1 comenced to cutt the hay the "2 cutt some hay in the field near the Barn "3 Robert finished cutting the hay in the field near the Barn it is very light clover it has rained nearly all day showery got very windy in the afternoon "4 this morning is cool wind I went in to Guelph got a barel of salt paid $1 40 100 lb of shorts $1 I got the Policy of Insurance on the creamry for $2000 paid $6 we got $10 from the traders Bank "6 this is a fine day we went to Rockwood with the wool 26 1/2 lb half fine at 25 cts 23 1/2 lb at 20 got yarn and cloth we got in 3 loads of hay "7 this forenoon is very wett rained steady from 3 Oclock till 11 Oclock the afternoon was fine the Boys went to Picknick at the College the of Patrons of industry "8 this is a fine day got in 3 lads of hay "9 a very fine day the Boys are at the hay I went in to Guelph I was signing the Creamery Checks I got $24 25 for our Cream for the Month of June and one week in May 1891 July 10 a very fine day the Boys are at the hay I planted 50 cabage Edward scuffeled "11 a fine day busy at the hay at Church "12 a fine day this is the Sacrament Sabath "13 a fine hay day got the hay all cutt I went in to Guelph with Mother she went up on the noon train to Wiarton she is going to see her sister Jane in Keppel she is very sick "14 we had a great storm of wind and ran rain rained a great deal "15 I went to Taylors got Jennie shod �"16 this is a fine hay day we had McRorey helping to haul in the hay I went down to Peter Bievers put the Mare Jess the his Horse Tary Bob I got the nedel of the Binder fixed at Taylors "17 a fine day had McRorey hauling in hay "18 a fine day finished hauling in the Hay we had 22 large loads near 30 tons had McRoray till 10 Oclock "21 a fine day had Smiths 2 Boys helping at the turnips they got a bag of seed Potatoes 1891 July 22 Robert comenced to cutt the fall wheat Edward is finnishing cleaning the turnips "23 finished cutting the fall Wheat fine wheat "24 a fine day I had to go to Guelph for a spring for the knotter of the Binder I got it made at Gourdies paid 10 cts Robert comenced to cutt the Barley at the Back field "23 I went down to Morriston bought $2 worth of sugar a straw hat for Edward paid 20 cts "25 I went in to Guelph at a Meeting of the Creamery committee "27 this is a fine day we hauled in 2 loads Barley "28 a fine day hauled in 4 loads of fall wheat put up a pig to fatten "29 we hauled in 4 loads of Wheat we had a big shower after dinner I went to John Blacks funeral "30 this morning is dull and a light shower then it cleared up a fine afternoon Robert went in to Guelph with a load of Peas 31 B at home 30 B 45 lb at Hewrs got 72 cts $22 14 I went up to Margarets with Jane "31 finished hauling in the Wheat 12 loads 1891 �Aug 1 this day is dull and a very light rain sometimes Edward started to scuffel the turnips the second time Robert cutt a little Barley in the Morning I went to Guelph a Meeting of the Creamery Committee we sold the July Butter to Brill for 20 cts per lb Mother got home from Keppel she has ben away for three weeks we bought 14 lb of beef paid 7 cts per lb 8 1/2 lb of Pork at 10 cts "3 this is a fine day George Wakefield comenced to work we hired him for a Month for $25 at the turnips in the forenoon Robert is Cutting barley "4 a fine day Robert finished cutting the Barley the other Boys are at the turnips "5 very warm I went in to Guelph got 50 lb Binding twine 25 lb crown B 11 cts per lb 25 lb reed cap 12 cts got two springs fore the kotter paid 25 cts "6 Mr Johnston and Mrs David Wood was here "7 a very warm day the Boys are hauling in Barley 6 loads at Flemings thrashing "8 the Boys hauled in 7 big loads of Barley August 9" 1891 Aug 8 I went in to Guelph Mother had some chickens she got 40 cts per pair alive I signed the Creamery checks "9 this morning is very dull and showery we had a terable storm in the evening a most dreadfull wind at first then it rained a terable storm of thunder and lightning till near the midle of the night "10 very hot and sultry dull in the forenoon comenced to cutt the oats in the back field in the afternoon had to spread out the Barley to dry heavy showrs went round but we had none but a great deal of lightning "11 a fine day hauled in the last of the Barley 18 big loads 12 finished the Oat in the back field and cutt the spring Wheat a very fine crop "13 a fine day hauling in the wood to the shed "14 a fine forenoon rained in the afternoon Robert went to Bob Blacks mill for some lumber �"15 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph the Boys hauled in the spring wheat 4 loads "17 Robert cutt some Oats and putt out straw 1891 Aug 18 this is a fine day I went up to see Pett Hume about thrashing hauled in 4 loads of Oats "19 I went in to Guelph Bought a cady of tea 11 lb from Fielding & McLaren $1 worth sugar 50 lb Oatmeal paid $1 50 at P Andersons 28 lb meat at Billey Watson paid $2 hauled in loads of Oats "20 horse raiking the Oats and got them in "21 rained this morning we thrashed all day Peter Hume we thrashed 225 fall Wheat 87 sp 375 Oats 335 Barley 1022 "22 a fine day pulled a lot of Peas Mr McLaren has ben helping us for 2 1/2 day pulling Peas and thrashing "24 it rained a lot this morning dull all day cleaned up some wheat and fixing about the Barn the Sow piged she had 7 pigs "25 a fine day cutt some Oats and turned Peas I went to Aberfoyle to get a bolt for the Binder and a quart of oil at Falconbridges "26 a fine day warm in midle of the day I went down to Milton with Patricha Little and some Butter and preserves for Jane Little 1891 Aug 27 this day is dull and Ploughing and scraping out a ditch at the fallow 28 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of Peas in the afternoon "29 a very fine day cold in the morning the Boys finished pulling the peas with the rake and hauled in 2 loads of peas I went in to Guelph it was the seed wheat show I am going to get 4 B wheat from Morlock and 6 B from R Amos �"30 a fine day we were at Church "31 this day is dull in the forenoon a slight shower in the afternoon we got in 2 loads of Peas and plowing Sept 1 a fine day the Boys are hauling in Peas I went down to Morriston got 4 Bushels of Surprise Wheat from Mr Morlock paid one Dolar per B "2 Ploughing and scrapeing out a Ditch "3 a fine day I went in to Guelph for 25 lb of Binding twine paid 9 cts per lb finished hauling in the Peas 21 loads "4 hauling in Peas and killed a pig 1891 Sept 5 this morning is cold started to rain about 10 Oclock rained some all day light then rained heavy after night I went in to Guelpt with a pig it weighed 157 lb got $7 per 100 lb from McHardy then I went out to Robert Amos for 6 Bushels of Garfield Wheat paid one Dolar per B "7 a fine day but dull in the forenoon Robert cutt the Oats at the creek Edward is Ploughing "8 a fine day Robert comenced to sow the Wheat "9 Robert finished sowing the Wheat on the summerfallow 7 acres 4 Bushels of Surprise wheat and 6 B of Garfield Wheat hauling in Oats "10 hauling in Oats and Ploughing for Wheat "11 a fine day Ploughing and hauling in Oats "12 a fine day George Wakefield left he has ben here one Month and nine days I paid him $25 still own him $7 1/4 the Boys are Plowing I went to Galt with Mother to old Mrs Robert Amoss Funeral we got a very heavy thunder storm after dark rained for a long time while we traveled 10 miles 1891 �Sept 14 this day is cool I went in to Guelph to signe the Creamery checks they finished Plowing "15 we had a very heavy rain last night it is dull this forenoon Edward harrowed in the afternoon Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 8 bags of Oats to chop Robert Beattie got the loan of 5 bags of Oats 396 lb "16 this is a fine day we got 4 1/2 Gallons of Coal oil at the Grange paid 14 cts per Gal "17 this is a fine day finished sowing the Wheat in the big flat field 19 Bushels 10 B of Clawson and 9 B Democrate "18 a fine till the afternoon we had a showr a great deal of thunder and lightning we finished cutting the Oats a peice that was late they were very heavy and laid down "19 a fine day we were in to Guelph Mother had some chickens and Ducks "21 this is a very warm day cutting corn and hauled in 4 loads of Oats in the afternoon had McRory in the afternoon "22 this is a very warm day the Boys are cutting corn with the Binder and with the hoock 1891 Sept 23 this day is very warm I went to the Guelph show with Mother & Robert "25 very warm finished cutting and stacking the Corn it was a fine crop we lett the Sheep and the young Cattle on the rape "29 this is a fine cool day we had a heavy rain this morning thunder and lightning we have had it very warm for two weeks "30 Edward went the Nassageweya show Robert at Gilchrists and W McKenzies thrashing Oct 1 the Boys is at W McKenzies thrashing "2 a fine warm day we started to take up the Potatoes we had Jime and Pet Smith helping "3 a fine day at the Potatoes I paid the Smith Boy $1 50 for the two days I went in to Guelpt about the Creamery �"4 a fine day at the Church it is the Sacrament Sabath heavy rain at night "5 it is cool at the Potatoes 6 at the Potatoes part of the day Pushlinch show "7 rained a little near all day heavy at night I was in to Guelph and at the College sale 1891 Oct 10 I was in to Guelph and signed the Creamery Checks Robert had a load of Wheat in 35 bushels 50 lb it weghed 63 lb to the B got 92 cts per B $32 96 "11 this day is very cold for the season "12 hard frost cold in the morning finished picking and harrowing the Potatoes a fine crop some rotting "13 clear and cool we cleaned up a load of Barley Mrs David Watt Died this morning aged 76 years Mother was there all night "14 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 12 lb at home got 45 cts $23 20 "15 this day is cool we wer at Mrs David Watts Funeral and David Dows Funeral both out of the same house at the same time "17 we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter and eggs and Robert had a load of Barley 54 B 44 lbs at home got 44 cts $23.60 "22 this is a very cold day we went in to Guelph I paid Doctor Keating his account up to date $27 I was not very well I got some pills 1891 Oct 20 I was at John Clarks Sale I bought a Leister Ram Lamb paid $5 56 "24 this is a very fine day we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter 19 cts Robert had a load of Barley got 43 cts 54 B $23 20 "26 this is a fine day we were thrashing P Hume �"27 this day was very cold very cold wind we were thrashing till near half past 3 Oclock we thrashed 855 B Oats 267 B Peas 175 B Barley we thrashed one day in August "28 this is a fine day we started to top and harrow the turnips and at the Appels we got a cow killed by the train they were comeing home to milk she was nearly over when the Engine struck her hind legs and brock them all to splinters she was a fine young cow and in calf "29 a fine day hauling in the turnips "30 at the turnips we had some boys helping "31 a fine morning till near 9 Oclock then it rained till 12 Oclock Mother and me went in to Guelph I had 10 bags of Colvert apples for the College got 60 cts $6 2 bags of Potatoes for the hosptal I gave them for it 1891 Nov 1 this day is cool we were at Church 2 a fine day at the turnips we got in all the appels 4 we finished hauling in the turnips we had Tom Evens 5 day at 50 cts Pet Smith 2 1/2 day 30 cts Toney Wakefield 4 1/2 at 30 cts "5 the ground was a littl white with snow the first of the season when the sun came out it was all gone we were taking in Potatoes in the afternoon out of Pits 2 1/2 lb Edwards time is he has ben hired for seven months at $15 per month "6 Robert is taking in the Potatoes a fine day I went up with Mother to Margarets in the evening to the Christening of the Baby "7 a fine day we came in to Guelph mother had some Butter 19 cts eggs 20 cts some Ducks Robert finished takeing in the Potatoes I paid Edward $30 "9 a fine day Edward comenced to work we hired him for a month at $10 they started to Plow back in the flats "10 fine in the forenoon but dull it rained all afternoon I got Farmer shod at Bickleys 1891 �Nov 11 this is a fine day the Boys are Plowing "12 a fine day but cool we were at the Church it is Thanksgiveing day not very many at the Church "13 this is a fine day the Boys are Plowing "14 a fine day I went in to Guelph with mother she had Butter & eggs 19 and 20 cts I got a suttle for Georges Sewing Machine at Raymonds and a paper of needles Paid $1 50 I sent it off by mail the Boys are Plowing "16 a fine morning till 10 Oclock then it rained all afternoon we shifted the stove and put up the Pipes "17 this is cold the wind got very high and snowed some in the evening Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist 9 1/2 Bushels of Wheat got 320 lb of flour he had 12 bags of oats and {2} bag of mixed to chop Edward fixing the cow stables got the calves put in "20 this is a fine day Robert was at Beatties killing Pigs Edward is Plowing Mother and me were at the funeral of Mr Gilbertsons Boy 29 a nice morning till noon then it rained all afternoon steady 1891 Nov 17 I went in to Guelph with Mother she had Butter and eggs Robert had a load of Barley 55 B 44 lb at Guelph home 55 B 26 lb at Guelph at 51 cts $28 30 I bought a new Overcoat at Williamsons Paid $11 50 Mother got 2 pair of shoes the roads are very bad muddey "18 this day is very cold the grounds is white "19 this is a fine day cool we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 26 lb at 52 cts $28 33 we bought suite of cloths $14 an Overcoat at $10 the roads are good "22 it rained all day did not go to Church "23 this is a very wet day rained all night and all day till near night Robert and Mary Murray is away to the Church to a tea Meeting �"24 this day is very cold it snowed last night very stormy all day high wind Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 12 bags to chop "25 this day is cold I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod at Taylors 1891 Nov 26 this day is milder Robert went to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 42 lb at 49cts $27 37 I went with Mother down to Gilfillans "28 this day is cold Robert and Robert Little went down to Toronto very cold at night "29 very fine day but sharp frost at Church "30 this is a fine day I killed a fat sheep Edward went in to Guelph in the evening to the St Andrews Consort with Mary Murrays and Hellen Ainsly from Hamilton Dec 2 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I sold 15 lambs to young Barber "3 a very fine mild day I went down to Mrs Gilfillans sale I bought a {??} rollor I paid $17 86 cash Robert came home from Toronto "4 this forenoon is very wett it raine till noon hevy "5 this is a fine day frost and a little snow in the morning I went to Guelph with some Butter "6 it snowed quite a bit last night "7 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with 15 lambs I sold to young Barber I got $69 $30 for 7 weather $39 for 8 Ewe lambs 1891 Dec 9 a fine day Robert went in to Guelph with a load of fall Wheat 43 B 8 lb at home 43 B 5 lb at Goldies it weighed 62 lb to the B got 93 cts per B $40 06 "10 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph it was the Chirstmas fair and show "11 a very fine day Robert went to Guelph with a load of spring Wheat 44 B 48 lb at home 44 B 10 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb $38.87 �Dec 2 the the Sow went Murrays Boar "12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph Paid the taxes "14 a fine morning but it started to rain about 10 Oc it rained all afternoon then snowed windy all night and cold we killed 4 Pigs "15 this day is soft rained near all day then frezed all night "16 very cold and stormy all day I went in to Guelph with one hog it weighed 243 lb got $5 15 per 100 lb $12 41 Edward went up to Kepple on a visit I got a lot of Dried fruit that Arived from California Figs and raisins 1290 lb my Brother John sent it to be divided 1891 Dec 16 the Fruit my Brother sen he paid the freight to Guelph but I had to Pay $3 26 before I got it he paid the Duty on it $13 there is a Barel of it for Robert Orr Waterloo "17 this is a fine day but cold I went down to Morriston with Robert we bought a new Covered Buggy from Campbell & Fritze I paid $90 $45 down $45 in 2 weeks they are to fixe the wheels of the old Buggy I bought a new whip from Scott Paid $1 1/2 "19 I went in to Guelph in the afternoon with Mother Susan and her Children came up from Toronto "21 this is a fine mild day "23 this day is dull and wett I went up to Lizzie Philips in the afternoon with Mother and Susan on a visit the Sow was at Murrays Boar the second time "24 this day is wet and very disagreable rained the most of the day Robert went down to Morriston for the old Buggie it was getting fixed "25 this day is very dull and foggy Robert Amos and Margaret came down here today "26 this is a fine mild morning but the roads are very soft till afternoon then it got very cold 1891 Dec 27 this day is very stormy cold very windy it wa was it very windy last night and cold �"28 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle to the Nomination of Councilors this is Mothers Birthday aged 69 years "29 a fine morning but it got soft and rained a little "30 this has ben a fine day Mr Amos from Galt George Amos and his Wife was here on a visit Janet Amos and Robert came down "31 this day is raw and cold east wind I went down to Taylors got the mare Jess shod Jane came up from Toronto John Little came up in the evening train 1892 1892 Jan 1 this day is soft the roads are very soft and muddy we had the Friends and Mr & Mrs Murray Mr & Mrs Beattie were over in the evening "2 a fine Morning got very cold in the afternoon "3 this day is very cold John Little Preached at Duffs Church Morning and evening "4 this is a fine day the folks went home to Toronto John and Susan Little Jane Little and there Familys I went down to the Election of Councillors at Aberfoyle with Robert 1892 Jan 5 this has ben a fine day Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 20 bags of Oats to chop he did not get it Duncan Macfarlane Hayfield Puslinch This concludes "The Hayfield Diaries" by Duncan MacFarlane For more information on Duncan Macfarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarist” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Duncan MacFarlane (1818-1892) 1890-1891 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1890 Dec 28 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 6 lb at home 49 B 38 lb at Slemans got 44 cts per B $21.91 bought 500 lb of Bran at Goldies paid $2 75 Susan came up from Toronto yesterday with her two Children " 29 this is a wett forenoon 30 this is a fine day I was at Aberfoyle at the Nomination of Councilors " 31 a fine day I went out to John Douglas then to Guelph got $95 as part of rent from Douglas 1890 Jan 1 this is a very wett day it rained nearly all day Mother Susan and Me went up to Margarets to Dinner " 2 this day is soft it rained nearly all forenoon then cleared up the roads are terable soft Susan and her Children went down to Toronto this Morning Lizzie went to Campbelvile with her and came home in the evening " 3 it is cold and frosty the roads are hard " 4 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph got all the books squared up at the Bank Sent $5 to George to Bottineau got it regestered 1890 Jan 5 rained this morning soft all day rain in evening " 6 this is a fine day the roads are very soft it rained very heavy this morning it rained near all night I was down at the Election of Councilors at Aberfoyle " 7 this is a very fine day Some frost last night �" 8 hard frost this morning got very stormy at noon snowed and blowed all afternoon not much snow the boys were hauling home wood John Douglas paid all his rent " 9 this morning is fine got to blow a little snow in the afternoon I went down to Aberfoyle got a nut for a bolt of the windmill the boys are at the firewood cutting and splitting Edward with a heiffer to Murrays Bull it is the third time " 10 this day raw and dull the ground is white Edward is at Rosss Bee cutting wood " 11 this is a very stormy cold day got milder in the afternoon the Boys are fixing things 12 it rained last night a lot this is a fine morning then it got foggy and cold then frezed " 13 it rained very heavy last night this morning a terable high wind got cold hard frost and a little snow 1890 Jan 14 this is a fine day the Boys are getting wood " 15 this morning is raw and cold and a slight flurry of snow they went out to Aberfoyle to the Consert of the Farmers Club at the Townhall 2 ins of snow " 17 this is a fine day fine wheeling on the roads where it is tracked I went down to the Church to the annual meeting the roof of our Sheed at the Church got blown of with the high wind on last Monday I paid the record to J McLean " 18 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I paid $4 for 4 numbers of the Mercury for the next year one each for myself one each for Brother John George. John D McFarlane I dont know where Duncan is living I paid Simpsons account against C Black " 19 a very fine day we were at the Church Mr Turnbull preached a fine Sermon it is fine wheeling " 20 we had heavy rain last night very windy today got cold at noon and hard frost the Boys cleaned up some Spring Wheat for seed 9 B " 21 this is a very cold morning 18 above zero got stormy in the afternoon and cold I was at the Post Office �" 22 this is a fine cleare day the Boys are chopping in the afternoon James Scott and Wife was here on a visit 1890 Jan 23 this forenoon got very stormy for a while then it got a fine afternoon we had John Smith helping us to kill a Steer " 24 this is a fine clear day I went down to the Annual meeting of the Insurance Company I was elected President the boys was chopping " 25 a fine day but windy Robert went to Guelph got 500 lb of Bran $2 75 500 lb small wheat for to chopp for the Pigs at Goldies paid $3 Mrs & William Gilfillan was here on a visit I went to Mrs Donald Campbells funeral " 26 a fine day got soft and rained some in evening " 27 a fine day I went in to Guelph with a hide 54 lb got $1 25 I paid Brill $10 8 for a pig for Mrs Black paid Guthrie & Watt $16 Mrs Black account with them Robert went the Arkell Mill with 15 bags to chopp 5 bags Wheat 10 Oats " 28 this is a very fine clear day Robert started to haul Dung with the wagon to the B lott " 29 a fine day white frost in the morning soft in the evening I cutt up the hind quarters of the Beef and salted hams " 30 this is a fine mild day very warm and oppen for this season no snow of any conciquance good roads 1890 Jan 31 this is a fine day the roads are very soft it rained this morning and thawed all forenoon I was at a meeting of Insurance at Aberfoyle Feb 1 it frezed hard this morning the roads are very rough it is cold Robert James & Lizzie went in to Guelph on the train I sold a cow to Dick King " 3 this is a fine Soft day it rained some last night the road are very Soft and slushey Edward went up to Dick Kings with the old white Cow I sold to him for $35 Donald Bell came down �from Bells corners on Saturday he went down to Milton tonight I paid him $20 I am owing him $80 yet he dont want it just now all paid now Jan 31 Robert went up to the Mill with 10 bags to chop mix Feb 4 this day dull and misty rained and frezed in the forenoon it was soft in afternoon rained in the evening I went over to Mr Alexander Smiths Funeral " 5 this day is terable windy soft and muddy in the morning got very cold hard frost before night " 6 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got farmer Shod at Bickleys he has not been Shod this winter before " 7 this morning is raw with east wind were cutting straw Oats & hay in the forenoon 1890 Feb 7 I went to the Aberfoyle Hall to the fire Insurance Annual meeting it was an Ajurned meeting it got to be very stormy in the afternoon the road were very rough " 8 a fine morning got stormy and cold before noon I went to Guelph with Mother with the Buggie " 9 we went to Church with the cutter " 10 a fine day Robert got Sick with La Grippe " 11 this is a very fine day white frost in the morning I went with Mother down to Mrs Gilfillans then to Mrs Woods to see them " 12 this is a fine day the Rev Mr McKinley and Christene McKinzie was here to visit us he was Preaching in our Church last Sabath " 13 this is a very fine day the sun is strong the sleighing is gone I was down at the Post Office I sent away a letter to D Guthrie MPP to Toronto Lizzie is laid up with La Grippe Robert James has ben down with it all week " 14 it has rained nearly all day light and cold just above freezind point �" 15 a fine day we went to Guelph Bought 635 lb screenings paid $3.81 1010 lb Bran $54 or $11 per ton {scen} $12 1890 Feb 17 this day is cold a raw east wind Robert got laid up again he got cold this forenoon Mother is very sick with the la Grippe she was very bad last night " 18 very raw and foggie east wind I went down to Taylors got Jennie shod 2 new shoes good wheeling " 19 this is a fine day got cold in the evening and windy " 20 this is a very cold day very windy and stormy some times but not much snow it rained some last night Fielding & McLairin was here we got a cady of tea 11 lb we are to pay 45 cts if we like it when they come back Edward & Donald Bell started to cutt ice " 18 Donald Bell went up to the Mill with 15 bags to chop 6 of screenings 9 of Oats " 21 this day is cold and stormy a little drippel of snow " 22 this is a fine day not very cold we went to Guelph with five lambs I sold to Barber they weighed at home 582 lb at Guelph scales 540 lb $29 70 or 5 1/2 cts per lb " 24 this day is warm and soft the sleighing is done I went to Guelph with Robert James to See Dr Ketting he is very bad with his throat " 25 this day is very soft it rained all morning Donald went up for Maggie Murray Lizzie is sick 1890 Feb 26 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph for Dr Keatting Mother Lizzie & Robert is sick then I went over to Joseph Smiths sale " 27 the weather is foggy and dull I went out to McIntyres with the Buggie wheel to get fixed " 28 this day is very dull and soft it rained last night Donald Bell went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of 16 B 50 lb of Wheat �March 1 this is a cold and windy day a great change since yesterday I went to Guelph to see the Doctor and got more medesine " 3 this is a fine morning had some flurries of snow in the afternoon yesterday was very cold Donald Bell went over to Blacks Mill for a load of sawdust he went for one on Saturday we have to pay 50 cent a load Mrs Gilfillan was here on a visit " 4 we had some Snow in the forenoon Jane came up from Campbelvile to see Mother I went down to Aberfoyle got home the Buggie wheel from McIntyrs got a new rim and a spoke paid $2.20 " 5 a very cold day ten below zero I went to Guelph got 100 lb oat meal for $2 4 gal coal oil @ 70 cts 1890 Mar 6 cold clear frost the coldest morning this winter got all the ice in good ice " 7 clear frosty weather sent up two steers to David King he bought for $60 " 8 a fine clear day the Sun is strong I went in to Guelph to gett the float of the tank fixed I bought 2 Bushels 20 lb of clover seed paid $4 per B $8.34 got three piles 50 cts " 9 a fine day at Church Mr Bradly preached " 10 a fine forenoon a little snow in the afternoon we got our firewood cutt with the saw " 11 this day is very soft a little rain and foggey Donald went up to the with 16 bags to chop 6 bags of Peas and 8 of Oats and 2 of Barley I bought 16 Bushels of Peas from Archy McKenzie paid 55 cts per B " 12 very soft and dull rained nearly all day light " 13 a fine day but very muddy the roads are terable I went up to Wilcocks Sale and the Postoffice " 14 a fine morning a little frost but it got very muddy a little flurry of snow in the afternoon " 15 this day is cold the roads are very rough Robert and me went down to Mrs Gilfillans for some Peas 20 B. 34 lb paid 53 cts per B �1890 March 17 this morning is cold I went in to Guelph for to draw some money out of the Bank for John Little I sent a check for $50 to him " 18 this is a fine day mild I went to Mrs J swartenbergers Funeral I then went down to Moriston with some Harness to Scotts to fix collers " 19 this is a fine mild day Edward was at Archie McKenzies cutting wood Robert went down to Campbelvile with a load of Sawdust for Christ Little Donald Bell started work " 20 a fine day I went over to J Irwins sale the roads are very muddy " 21 I went out to the Post office the road are terable " 22 it frezed last night the roads are very rough I went in to Guelph with Mother and some Butter got 19 cts 14 1/2 lb the roads are soft " 24 it is cold rough roads Gillfillans was here " 25 this day is soft it rained all forenoon Robert and me went down to the Aberfoyl with 12 bags of Oats to chopp then we went down to Morriston for some harness we were getting fixed and a pair of new halters with stems and bits paid $3 29 for the halters $2 49 for the others 1890 March 25 we bought a sett of iron harrows from Taylor the Blacksmith I have to pay him $13 in the fall got a shoe on Doll " 26 this morning is some blustry a little snow Robert went up to Gilchrists to help to kill pigs Edward went to J Smiths bee sawing wood Mother and me went up to Mr Murrays on a visit I paid him $2 for 2 cows to his Bull " 27 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the Easter fatt Cattle fair "28 this is a terable stormy a terable high wind all last night and today blowd and snowed al day �" 29 this is a fine day great drifts of snow on the roads I went to Guelph with the Buggie and Donald Bell I paid him $30 he got a new Suit of cloths I had 14 1/2 lb of Butter got 21 cts " 31 this is a very fine day we killed 9 little pigs Duncan Gilchrist was helping us 19 Donald Bell comenced to work the April 1 we went in to Guelph with some pork 8 pigs I Sold them to McHardy for $5 80 they weighed 1045 lb $59.69 and one for John Little it weighed 1890 April 3 this is a fine day frost in the morning I was out to the Postoffice the roads are very bad " 4 this is a fine warm day the Boys are splitting fire wood " 5 this is a fine day we went to Guelph Mother had Some Butter got 22 cts eggs 10 cts the roads are terable rough in the morning and very soft and muddy in the afternoon I drew Mrs Stewarts interest out of the Bank. $183 75 and sent it to her by express to Port Huron I renued her Debenture for three years " 6 a fine day we were at Church "7 this is a fine day after the rain last night I went down to Aberfoyl to Taylors got Jess shod new shoes paid $1 60 got some hems fixed then I went down to Moriston the Boys got all the wood split " 8 this morning is very wett rained till 10 Oclock it was a fine afternoon fixing fences Edward started to Sow the clover on the fall wheat " 9 this is a fine warm forenoon it got very windy afternoon cold near night I went with mother out to David Woods to visit after he got married the ewes comenced to Lamb 10 this day is cold got Fannie shod at Bickleys 1890 April 12 this is a very fine warm day we went to Guelph with some Butter got 20 cts I bought 1 Bushel of timothy seed paid $2 25 the Sow went to Beatties Boar yesterday she had 12 pigs on the 1st of April they are all dead she laid on them �" 13 this is a very warm day the roads are drying fine we were at Church " 14 this is a fine day but cold the men are ploughing the back field Robert comenced to plough on Fridy the 11th sod we went down to Aberfoyle got the colt shod at Taylors I went to Morriston " 16 this is a fine day Edward rolled the fall wheat John Little came up from Toronto today " 17 a fine day frost at night I went with John Little to Guelph he Bought a Sett of Buggie harness and a light gig the cows are all calved 6 " 18 a fine day Robert Sowed 8 acrs of Barley 15 Bushels in the Back field cold in the evening " 19 a fine day but very hard frost in the morning Robert sowed 4 Bushels of spring wheat we went to Guelph with 8 bags Potatoes got 55 cts per bag from Carter we bought over 800 lb. of Salt paid at the rate of $5 25 per ton 1890 April 20 a fine warm day we were at Church Mr Law preched " 21 a very fine day the ground is drying fast Robert is ploughing sod back in the big flatt field for Peas we sowed some salt on the spring Wheat Mr Leagat came down from Guelph Township for seed Barley 50 B 12 lbs got 44 cts per B $22.10 " 22 this is a very fine warm day Robert finished sowing the spring wheat 12 bushels and 3 1/2 Bushels Oats I was fixing the old rollor I went to Bichleys to get a bolt for the rollor Donald is gangplowing " 23 this is a fine growing day had a fine shower in the forenoon Robert is ploughing Donald is gangplowing 24 it is quite cool Robert sowed 9 Bushels of Barley in the field at the creek I went down to Morriston got a landside for the Watson Hill Plow paid $3 to Elfner the Blacksmith Barley 24 B sown " 25 this day is coold frost in the morning Robert sowed 10 Bushels of Oats in the field at the creek and Sowed some Peas in the Big field next it �" 26 this morning was cold east wind Robert sowe Sowed 20 1/2 Bushels of Peas they got a bag of Peas 2 B from Archy McKenzie Lizzie went to Guelph on the train 1890 April 26 it started to rain about 2 Oclock very light for 2 hours then it rained heavier after " 28 this is a fine day the men are Gangplowing the land is wett back in the flatts Edward went to the Mill with 12 bags of Oats to choap he went up to Arkell then he had to go to the Aberfoyle Mill " 29 this morning is wett it rained all forenoon fine in the afternoon the Boys are diging post holes in the Afternoon " 30 this is a fine day dull sometimes looks like rain the flats are too wett to work D was clenning out some of the ditches the other Boy are at the fence putting in posts I planted some onions we put the youg sow to Beatties Boar May 1 this day is very cold the Boys are gangplowing " 2 Robert Sowed the little field on this side of the creek in Oats 8 bushels then started to Sow the big flatt field next the side road " 3 sowed some oats " 5 the boys is plowing sod for peas Edward wen down to Taylors with a wagon wheel to get filled 1890 May 6 Robert finished Sowing the Oats in the big flatt field next the road 26 B " 7 this is a fine day frost at night Robert sowed near 7 bushels of peas we got 6 Bushels today from A McKenzie and 2 before that is 8 Bus I went in to Guelph to the fair I was at the Creamera meeting at the Town Hall I bought 25 lb of oilcake at Flewrs sowed 2 8 B Peas " 8 a fine day the men comenced to plow the sod for some oats Edward got home the wheel " 9 this day is dull and cold the Boys are plowing and rolling we were down to Margaret Blacks funeral she got drowned in the Spring behind the house it rained in the evening �" 10 this is a very wett and cold day Lizzie and me went in to Guelph with the Buggie and Some Butter got 18 cts and 10 cts for eggs Edward took in a load of Potatoes 16 bags got 46 cts per bag it was a very disagreable day to be out " 11 this is a fine day frosty in the morning at Church " 12 a fine day till 4 Oclock then it rained some till night Mother and Me were down to Campbelvile the Boys are picking stones away back in the back 1890 May 13 this is a fine warm day the Boys are picking stones off the hay I was going round with Mr Harcort to get Patrons for the Creamery " 14 this is a fine warm day Robert and me went out to the Town Hall Aberfoyle to the Guthrie meeting of Reformers I was Chairman " 15 this is a fine day but cold in the evening I went up to the Agricultural College about the Creamery a Meeting of the Committee of management we dined with Mr Mills the President " 14 I went up to the Arkell Mill with 12 bags to chopp " 16 Donald comenced to Gangplow the Potatoes & turnip " 17 this is a very cold day cold wind from the N west I went in to Guelph with Mother with Butter got 16 cts at the Royal eggs 10 cts Robert finished sowing the Oats back in the flatts they have been wett kept us back Sowed about 4 Acrs 6 B sowed 53 1/2 Bushels of Oats in all 26 1/2 B Peas " 18 this morning is raw and cold rained in the afternoon " 19 a fine day we put up a new fence back the lane back of the creek in the forenoon then the men started to hall dung back for the Potatoes " 20 Mr & Mrs Amos and Maggie came on a visit from Galt 1890 May 21 this morning was a very white frost a fine day after Boys at the Dung Mr & Mrs Amos went down to there son Georges a Man came here with Spectecals Mother & Mrs Amos �bought a pair each paid $2 each he wanted $2 50 each I bout a pair of the same kind for $1 50 and my old glases he alowed 50 cts for them " 19 the young sow went to Beatties Boar the second time " 22 this is a very fine day the Boys started to Plant the Potatoes I went down with Jennie the Colt to Taylors got her shod on the front feet 23 this turned out a fine day after the rain we had a terable heavy rain this morning the flats are all floodid I went with Mother to Peter Laings childs Funeral the Boys finished Planting the Potatoes 1 1/2 Acrs 5 bags Beauty of Hebron 5 bags Early rose 6 Bags Eliphant " 24 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with some Butter got 16 cts at the Royal Robert & Donald went down to Milton Jane came up with her Children " 25 it rained a lot after 11 Oclock nearly all afternoon " 26 a fine day Jane went home we have had a lott of visitors 4 girls from Guelph Jane and her family since saturday 1890 May 26 this is a fine day I went down to Morriston " 27 a fine day Robert is Plowing sod they started to gather Cream we give our Cream " 28 a fine day we went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 40 B 50 lb at home 40 B 40 lb at Goldies it only weighed 55 lb to the Bushel got 90 cts $36 60 the price of standerd wheat is $1 per B " 29 this is a very fine warm day every thing is growing fine we washed the sheep Robert is Plowing sod Dolald & Edward at the dung " 30 it rained some in the forenoon I went to Church with Mother it is the fastday " 31 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with some Butter got 16 cts then we went down to the Church June 1 a fine day we went to Church it is the Sacrament Sabath �" 2 a fine day we went to Church then I got Jennie shod in the front feet " 3 this day was very warm till near the evening then it rained Robert sowed some corn 3 1/2 Bushels " 4 we had a terable thunder and lightning 1890 June 4 and rained last night then we had a very heavy shower in the Afternoon I went to Guelph fair I bought a pair of Gaiters for myself paid $2 25 a pair for Mother paid $2 50 a pair sheep shears paid 75 cts " 5 a fine day very warm we had a terable storm of thunder and lightning and rain the flats are all floodid this is the Election for Member of Parlement for the Local house Donald Guthrie got Electid by 650 of a Majority " 6 a fine day till about 4 Oclock then we had a couple of showers Donald is Plowing the turnip land Robert sod I went over to Mr George Thomas{small superscript occurs} the Dentist with Lizzie to gett 2 teeth puled " 7 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie she was at Doctor Kettins she is not very well " 9 this is a fine warm day very close and warm I went down with Mother to Malton to see Susan and her family they are all well " 11 a fine morning dull we came home from Malton we had a terable thunder storm comeing home we were out all the time of it down in Esquesing 1890 June 12 a fine growing day we got the turnip land all ready " 13 this day is dull and warm Edward and Donald Bell went over to the Lake Some Picknick I gave Dan Hume 30 cents to put on a gate at his Pond " 14 this is a fine warm day I went in to Guelph with Mother and Lizzie to see the Doctor I put Jess the mare to P {Beiners} Horse Tarry Bob $15 to insure a foal I paid one Dolar at the time of Service I bought 4 lb of Parisgreen Paid 30 cts per lb one hundred Cabage 25 cts �" 15 a fine warm day at Church P McLaren Preached " 16 this day is warm Donald is harrowing the turnip land " 17 very warm Robert comenced to Drill for turnips " 19 we had a big showr in the forenoon " 18 this is a fine day a little cooler started to sow the Turnips we have ben fixing up the Lane back to the Railroad " 20 this is a fine warm day finished sowing the Turnips 5 acres " 21 this morning soft it rained some I went to Guelph with Lizzie Donald Bell took the Pett and left the Councilors lett a job out the swamp " 22 this was a fine day at Church Mr Wilson Preached (1890) June 23 this day is very hot and close very little air we went to Rockwood with the wool 141 1/2 lb 46 lb of fine wool at 24 cts 95 1/2 lb of long wool at 21 cts half cash half goods $31.9 " 24 this is a very warm day the Mare Doll foaled this morning the foal is weake it cant stand we comenced to work the statute labour Edward and the team and Myself I am pathmaster Robert was attending the mare and foal " 25 another warm day we were at the roads " 26 Robert is ploughing Dolls foal died yesterday it never stood or Sucked I went in to Guelph for 4 lb of rape seed " 27 we sowed the rape seed we had to gett another lb 5 lb in all I gott Farmer shod on the front feet at Bickleys " 28 we had a showr of rain in the morning I went in to Guelph with Lizzie we had a very heavy shower comeing home near Guelph but there was none at home planted 50 cabeg " 29 this day was very dull and warm at Church �" 30 this day is terable hot 90 in the shade we went to Guelph got $50 out of the Bank then went to the Colege to the closeing of the Colege 1890 July1 this day is very warm we had a great deal of Thunder and Lightning this morning and some rain but not heavy Donald Bell has left us altogether he has been with us between 3 and 4 years " 2 this is a fine warm day we were down to the Church to a meeting for the purpose of chooseing a a Minester but we did not agree on a man there is some trouble in chooseing one " 4 this day is very cold I went in to Guelph with Mother in the evening to see the Doctor Lizzie is not well " 2 Robert went with the Mare Doll to Mr Thomas put her to his Horse " 5 this is a fine day not so warm I went in to Guelph then went up to Margarets to get Janet to come down to help Mother with the work for a few days Edward went to the Arkell Mill with a grist of wheat 13 B 50 lb then he went to Guelph we bought 2 Barels of salt at Andersons paid $1 35 each 100 lb of oatmeal $2 25 " 6 Robert and Maggie Graham went to Campbelvile 1890 July 7 this is a very fine day Robert moolded up up the Potatoes Edward started to scuffell the turnips Robert went up to the Mill for the grist he got 2 shoes on Doll and one on Jennie fore feet at Laings " 8 this is a fine day but hot about noon up to 92 in the shade we comenced to cutt the Hay in the big field next the oarchard Edward started to thin the turnips " 9 a fine hay day Robert is cutting hay " 10 a fine day busy at the hay " 11 this is a fine day warm Jennie the Mare foaled this morning it is very weake it wont suck �" 12 this is a fine warm day we hauled in 4 lads of hay Henry Darby comenced to work we hired him for a Month for $25 to help with hay and harvest Jennies foal Died last night I went into Guelph with Mother " 15 this is a very hot day I went in to Guelph to the Presbetary meeting I was appointed by the Congregation as a Commisioner to go there Susan and her Family came here in the evening on the train from Robert Amos{small superscript occurs} 1890 July 17 this is a fine day it is cooler bussy at the hay I went down and got Jennie shod at Taylors " 18 I went down to Bickleys with the Buggie to get the tires sett " 19 this morning was very cool I went to Guelph with Susan and her Family they went home on the halfpast ten Train on the on the Grand trunk " 15 I brought home 50 lb of binding twine from the Massie Company if it suites I have to pay 10 cents per lb if it will not suite I return it " 21 very dry we started to build a stack of hay back in the back field next Archies " 22 this is a fine warm day for the Hay we finished the Hay it is a fine crop " 23 the Boys are at the turnips " 24 Robert got the Binder started and cutt a little a little Barley we had a thunder shower in the evening " 25 this morning was dull did not cutt any till noon I went in with Mother to Guelph we bought 50 lb sugar paid 6 1/4 cents per lb " 26 finished cutting the Barley in the back field then started to the Wheat it is very ripe 1890 July 28 very warm we finished cutting the fall wheat " 29 a very warm we hauled in the Barley in the B field 9 loads �" 30 this day is soft some light showers they are at turnips " 22 the colt runaway with the old Buggie from the yard brock the shafts and got badly cutt about the legs " 31 started to haul in the fall wheat 4 loads cutt the Barley at the creek some of it is very short July August 1 this day is very warm got in all the fall wheat 13 loads 9 11 1/2 loads Barley 8 1/2 loads wheat " 2 warm and dry fixing the line feense in the forenoon hauled in the Barley at the creek 2 1/2 loads " 3 this is a terable hot day 96 in the shade at Church " 4 this day is very warm Robert started to Plow the summerfallow the others started the turnips the second time I went in to Guelph for the Horse ferier to see the Colt it is very bad " 5 this is a fine day not so warm as yesterday 6 a very fine day Robert plowing the rest at the turnips I went up with Janet Amos she has ben here for to her home the Ferrier was down to see the Mare she cant live 1890 Aug 7 a fine day warm finished the turnips comenced to cutt the Spring Wheat " 8 a fine warm day finished cutting the Wheat and cutt some Oats Edward is at McKenzies thrashing the young Mare died last night she has been very bad for four day she got cutt on the legs she runaway two weeks before with the old Buggie the shafts brock run in her legs made one deep wound after two weeks Tetanus or Locked Jaw sett in it is a terable disease very fatal she suffered terable before she died she was a fine young mare three years old she was very valuable a regular trotter " 9 this is a fine warm day the men are pulling Peas with the horse rake Edward at thrashing " 6 the old Sow piged she had three but one was dead " 10 this is a very cold day for August cold wind �" 11 this is a fine day cool in the morning the Boys finished pulling Peas they cutt come oats I went in to Guelph with the sling we had from Read I got 50 lb of Binding twine got 50 lb 15th July I paid $10 for both lots I bought a bottle of medicine for Lizzie paid $1 for it 1890 Aug 12 this is a fine warm day the men are hauling in Spring Wheat and one load of Peas Robert cutt oats till noon " 13 a fine warm day Robert is cutting Oats Henry stacking Edward is at Gilchrists thrashing " 14 very warm the men is hauling Peas I went to Aberfoyle got a bolt made for the Binder harrow irons mendid " 16 very warm got all the Peas hauled in 20 big loads put two loads on the floor Robert cutt Oats afternoon " 17 a fine showr in the forenoon got cold in the evening " 18 cool in the morning got very warm afternoon Robert cutt the most of the Oats Edward and Henry thrashed two loads of Peas with the Horses I went to Guelph with Mother & Lizzie to see the Sons of Scotland from Toronto they had an Excursion to Guelph Lizzie went down in the evening to Malton to see Susan " 19 this day is dull it rained some in the afternoon got in 4 loads of Oats cleaned up all the last years fall wheat about 20 Bushels Robert was Plowing the summer fallow " 20 this is a fine day Mother and me went down to Campbelvile the men is Plowing and hauling out dung 1890 Aug 21 we have had a great rain all forenoon " 22 this is a fine day we had a showr last night the men is Plowing and hauling out dung " 23 this is a fine cool day a little frost this morning hauled in 6 loads of Oats I went to Guelph for to meet Lizzie comeing from Malton but she did not come till the evening " 24 a fine day we went to Church �" 25 a fine day they were hauling in Oats I horse raickes some hauled in one load spring wheat " 26 this day is dull a very light showr in the afternoon we finished hauling in all the oats that is cutt we have some oats to cutt they are late we stacked what we hauled today Darbeys time is up tonight he has ben working for 1 1/2 month at $25 per month paid $37 50 " 27 a fine day but cold we there was a big showr last night " 28 a fine day warmer we were at David Littles Funeral we went to Guelph Mr Amos and Maggie was here from Galt Janet went home with them she has ben here for 2 month helping 1890 Aug 29 a fine day but cold I went down to Gilfillans with Mother Robert is Plowing this is his birthday he is 21 years old " 30 a fine day but cool I went to Guelph with Lizzie it is the seed fair I bought 9 B Democrate Wheat from Henry Gray {Bev} paid $1 I bought 2 shirts for the Boys and neckties paid $2 75 Sept 1 a fine day frost this morning 2 a fine day a little frost in the morning we put up 5 pigs to fatten " 3 a fine day warmer I went in to Guelph with Lizzie it is the fairday " 4 very warm we comenced to sow the wheat " 5 a fine day dull in the morning finished sowing the Wheat 8 1/2 Bushels Democrate 10 1/2 B Clawson " 6 this morning is dull a light showr a fine afternoon I went to James Davidson then went in to Guelph Lizzie went down to Campbelvile to Janes " 7 this day is very warm " 8 very warm in the morning got cool in the afternoon Robert started to Plow stubble in the back field put lambs in the rape �1890 Sept 9 this is a very fine day I went down to the Church we were chooseing a Minester Mr Robertson Elected James Davidson was here and put new lineind in the tank in the kitchin it cost $6 old Mr Mathison came down with him " 11 this day is dull and soft in the forenoon it rained some Robert James and Lizzie went up to Salem to Miss Jennie Davidsons Wedding " 12 this is a fine day Robert and Lizzie got home from the Wedding at noon " 13 a fine day the folks are all away to the sunday school Picknick to the Model farm except Mother and me " 15 a fine warm day we are thrashing theat Oats Peas " 16 warm finished thrashing all but some oats to haul in we were done about 2 oclock there was 200 Bushels fall Wheat 100 off 8 acres 100 spring off 5 acres 200 Bushels Peas 500 B Oats 225 Barley I went in to Guelph in the afternoon to go to a meeting of Presbtery I was a commishonar from the Church on behalf of Mr Robertson we are giving him a call but too late 1890 Sept 17 a fine warm day took in 2 loads of Oats and cleaned up a load of Barley Edward is at Murrays thrashing " 18 Robert and me went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 23 bags 53 B 31 lb at home 53 B 26 lb at Guelph got 61 cts per B $32 65 we brock the iron axeltry of the Wagon after we got over the iron Bridge we got George Tucker to take the load up to the market got it mended at Penfolds paid $2 50 " 19 cleaned up a load of Barley 23 bags 20 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 23 bags it 54 B 41 lb at home 54 B 13 lb at Guelph got 60 cts $32 45 we weighed the loads on the market scales then put the Barley on the cars " 22 a fine day very dry we put in a culvert on the road �" 23 we went to Guelph with a load of Barley 21 bags 50 B at home 50 B 15 lb at Guelph got 60 cts per B the Barley is down some dull sale scarce of cars we bought a spring for the Buggie at Armstrong paid $2 " 24 a fine day frost in the morning Edward wen went down to Taylors the Blacksmith for the two wheels of the old Wagon got them filled 1890 Sept 25 a fine day I went to the post office " 26 this forenoon is dull and light rain fine afternoon Guelph Show Duncan Gilchrist Died this evening about 8 Oclock he has ben Sick for four weeks " 27 this Morning is cold I went to Guelph with Lizzie I paid Dr Reed $6 for attending the colt when she got hurt I paid Mr Davidson $6 for putting new lineing in the water tant last saturday the 20th " 28 a fine day frosty in the morning we were at Duncan Gilchrist Funeral " 29 a fine warm day we killed 5 pigs in the afternoon John Smith helped us " 30 we went to Guelph with the Pork 5 pigs they weighed 874 lb got $6 1/2 per 100 lb $56 16 sold them to Mr McHardy put up 2 Sows Oct 1 this day is warm and very dry the ground is very dry to ploug Robert went to Nassagaweya show in the afternoon " 2 this is a fine warm day the Boys started to take up the Potatoes Mrs Andrew Weir and Lizzie Weir was here on a Visit from Tesewatter 1890 Oct 3 I went down to the Post Office I paid Bickly $3 75 for setting 8 tires the Dummie $7 90 for filling 2 wagon wheels rims and spocks paid Taylor $13 for a sett of iron harows we got in the spring and $2 for setting 2 Waggon tires we had a lott of rain in mor " 4 we had a fine rain yesterday I went in to Guelph with Little John Little to go down on the train to Toronto �" 6 this was a very wett day I went over to Mr Thomas the Dentist with Lizzie to get a temporery sett of teeth top ones paid $7 " 7 this day dull we were all but Mother at the Puslinch show we did not exibit we are not Members this year " 8 a fine warm day I went with Mother to Mr John Marchals funeral it was a very large one " 10 this forenoon is very wett a very heavy showr Edward went down to the Milton show Robert and me cleaned some Oats " 11 a fine day we were at the Apples finished the potatoes 1890 Oct 13 Edward and me at the Apples Robert at Laings thrashing " 14 a fine day rain last night I went up to the Arkel Mill with 10 bags of Oats to chop for the horses then I went in to Guelph with the Wagon to get boxing for one of the wheels paid 55 cts at Peppers got 2 plough sheers paid {$5 0} " 15 this is a very fine day my birthday. at the apples " 16 a fine forenoon the boys at the Plow in the forenoon but it rained all the forenoon I was the P Office " 18 this is a very fine day I went to Guelph with Mother with Butter and eggs got 18 cts for each we bought 2 ganzie Jackots an 2 pair drawrs paid $6 for the lott a pair Plowlines paid 30 cts " 19 this day is wett all day raw and cold " 20 this is a fine day raw and cold I was at the apples and at Baileys Sale the Boys are plowing " 21 this is a fine day we were down to the Church the Rev William Robertson was Inducted into the Pastoral Charge of this Congragation they had a large tea meeting at night James Smith was here plowing Robert was at Beatties thrashing 1890 �Oct 22 this is a fine day we went up to Margrates on a Visit I got a slip for the Plow at Gowdies factory paid 40 cts " 23 this morning is fine but dull it started to rain at noon rained all afternoon not very heavy the Boys were at the thrashing McKenzies & Murrays " 24 this day is dull and cold and raw I went down to Taylors got the mares Doll & Jess shod and got the Wagon box fixed " 25 this is a fine day but dull I went to Guelph with Mother she had Butter and eggs got 18 cents for each at the Royal I Sent off by express to California to John $30 I sold the wether lambs to Barber for $5 75 per 100 lb to be delivered at the easter fair " 26 this day is coold and raw " 27 this day is pretty cold the Boys started to top the turnips the young Sow went to Beatties Boar we put up the other young Sow to fatten 28 this is a fine day the Boys are at the turnips I went to Aberfoyl got Farmer horse shod at Bickleys 1890 Oct 29 this is a fine day they boys are at the turnips " 30 Edward is at Watts thrashing Robert at the turnips James Johnston and Wife from the Township of Minto called to see us he was hired here about 30 years ago it is cold " 31 the forenoon fine but it was rough in the afternoon with a little snow at the turnips I went up to Arkel in the Morning for to get a Boy to help the turnips his name is James Jefferson hired him for 30 cents per day Nov 1 this morning is cold a little snow the Boys was at the turnip till near noon but it comenced to Snow and snowed all afternoon then after night it rained Edward went down to McLeods for his new boots I went to Guelph with mother with Butter and Eggs got 18 cts for each I drew some money out of the Bank and paid Donald Bell $70 that remained of his wages and $100 that he left with Lizzie to keep for him we are all clear with him now �" 2 this morning is soft it rained for sometime when we were going to start to Church then it snowed heavy the most of the afternoon 1890 Nov 3 this is a fine clear day frosty in the morning the snow did not melt very much Edward went to the Arkel Mill with 16 bags to chop 4 mixed 12 Oats Robert Plowed in the afternoon we seperated the Ewes put 8 to the Ram put 7 shearlings and 4 old ews in to the Oarchard going to send 7 up to R Amos " 5 this is a fine day the snow all went away the Boys are at the turnips James Jafferson and James Smith are helping them I went to Guelph with Lizzie I got her Gold Watch at savages it was cleaned I paid $1 " 6 this is a very fine day for the turnips " 7 this is a fine day finnished hauling in the turnips we mad a large pitt back in the field the roads are too bad to haul them home they were a fine crop 8 this is a fine day Robert James is covering the turnip pit and fencing it the other boys are plowing the Turnip land I went with Mother to Guelph with Butter 19 cts I bought a straw knife paid $1 25 2 pair of hinges paid 80 cts 1890 Nov 9 this is a very wett day till near noon " 10 this is a very fine warm day the Boys are plowing " 11 this is a fine warm day I went with the Boys down to the Church to put the roof on the horse shed and fix it up put on new doors and new hinges the roof got blowen off in the Spring " 12 this is a fine warm day frost at nights the Boys are plowing John Little and Mary Maggy came up from Toronto on the late train "14 we have had very fine weather all week the Boys are Plowing " 15 this morning is dull and soft but it cleared up a fine day the Boys are Plowing I went to Guelph with Lizzie she had some Butter the sow went to Beatties Boar the second time �" 16 a very fine day we were at the Church " 17 this is a terable wett day it rained all day steady and a good part of last night heavy John Little went home to Toronto Robert went down to Moffat station Christ Little from Bells corners was here 1890 Nov 18 this is a fine day Edward went up to Robert Amos' with 7 Shearling Ews to put to his Ram Robert was fixing round and letting the watter of the land it is too wett to Plow back in the flatt fields 19 this is a fine day gott pretty cold near night Robert James went over to Dr Thomas and changed 4 bags of Oats 11 B 21 lb for seed we got the Banner Oats got 6 teath pulled we cleaned up 16 bags of fall wheat " 20 this is a fine day cool we had quite a storm of snow last night about 2 or 3 inches we went to Guelph with a load of fall wheat 35 B 22 lb at home 35 B 25 lb at Goldies it weighed 59 lb to the B got 92 cts $32 58 Bought a 100 lb of Oat Meal at P Andersons $2 49 got 12 stove pipes 10 cts each 2 ebows 35 cts each I paid A McLeod $4 for Edwards Boots " 21 this is a very fine day snow all gone Mrs Gilfillan and Janet was here on a visit " 22 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph with Lizzie we had a load of wheat 37 B 30 lb 89 cts $33.38 we had some butter and eggs 19 cts B 20 ct eggs " 23 a very fine day we were at Church " 24 this is a fine day the Boys are plowing in the flats 1890 Nov 25 this day got cold and snow showrs we went down to Morriston was visiting at Singulars I went down to McIntosh Tailor got measured for Coat and pants " 26 a fine day Robert James went up to the Arkell Mill with 20 bags to chopp for the Cattle " 28 a fine day we were at Church it is fast day " 29 a fine day I was at Church with Mother �" 30 a fine day but cold we were a Church the Sacrament Sabath Dec 1 this day is cold and stormy it snowed a little " 2 this is a fine day but very cold clear frost we killed 2 pigs the old sow weighed 380 lb the other 180 they are good and fat Robert was at Beatties in the forenoon " 3 this is a cold stormy day it Snowed and blowed the most of the day but not heavy out of the east we put in 7 lambs & the ram and a yearling weather to fatten we put in 4 old ews 2 days ago we have got every thing housed up now " 4 this day is cold Mother Lizzie and myself went up to Margarets then we came in to Guelph Margaret came with us they were buying some things for Lizzie Janet Amos came home with us 1890 Dec 6 this is a fine mild day I went in to Guelph with Lizzie and Jane Little ang Robert I was at a large Meeting in the City hall to hear Sir Richard Carthright speek on resiprosity with the united states " 7 a fine day but prety cold " 8 this is a fine mild day Mrs Adam Hume Died yesterday we went up there today I went down to Tailor Mcintosh for a Coat and pants I paid him $5 75 for trimmings and making $3 for coat $1 for pants I got a pair of kipp boots for Robert at McLeods paid $4 40 9 this is a fine day but a little raw and cold we were at Mrs Adam Humes Funeral she was 73 years and {blank space} months old " 10 this is a fine day mild we cutt up the Pork 2 pigs I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod at Taylors got a card from the G.T station " 11 this was a very fine day Edward went to the fair Sold the old Cow for $32 cattl is dull I had the wagon in in to Guelph got 850 lb of dried fruit from California dried Grapes paid $7 80 Dutty 1890 Dec 12 a fine day cleaned up a load of Wheat I went down to Bickleys got farmer shod �" 13 a fine day but pretty cold Robert J went to Guelph with a load of Wheat 37 B 50 lb at home 37 B 45 lb at Goldies got weighed 59 lb to the B $33 60 I went to Guelph with Mother and the Buggie I paid Doctor Keatten his account $8 25 and A McLaren for tea $5.65 a cap for Robert 50 cts " 14 a very fine d at Church " 15 this is a very fine day I oiled Johns Clock and sett it agoing I took our other Cloack to Guelph Saturday to clean at Pringles " 16 a fine day Susan came up from Toronto " 17 a fine mild day we went to Guelph with a load of fall Wheat 38 B 8 lb at home 38 B 15 lb at Goldies it weighed 60 lb to the B got 70 cts per B $34 43 I bought an Overcoat for Edward at Williamsons paid $8 for it I bought a 100 lb of flour paid $2 30 " 18 this is a fine day Robert James went up to the Arkell Mill with a grist of spring wheat 1890 Dec 20 this is a very fine day I wen to Guelph with Mother she had Butter got 18 cts eggs 25 cts Robert went up to Robert Amoss for the ews that were up to his Ram 7 Andrew Orr came over from Waterloo for a box of Dried Grapes from California " 21 a very fine day they were at the Church " 22 a very fine clear day Robert James went over to Dr the Dentist to git in some teeth " 23 a fine day I went to Guelph with Lizzie I went up to Dr Orton he fixed my nose Lizzie got a sett of Dimond Jewalry paid $78 the price was $83 " 25 this morning is cold and calm 5 above zero 26 this day is very cold I went down to Mr Robertson " 27 this is a fine day some light showrs of snow I went in to Guelph with Lizzie I bought 2 brushes paid $2 29 this is a fine day but coald I went to Aberfoyle got Jennie shod at Taylors I was at the Townhall at the Nomination of Councilors I had the Cutter �" 30 I went to Guelph I bought 14 chairs the price of them was 75 cts each by taking the whole got them for 62 1/2 ct got a lamp 45 cts & Almanac 15cts 1890 Dec 31 this day is raw and misty white frost Lizzie got Married to John Phillips our Minister Rev W Robertson Married them at 3 Oclock 1891 Jan 1 this day is Soft and misty "2 this morning is dull and Soft till after nine Oclock then it turned round got very cold and got very slipprey got Jess shod at Tylors " 3 I went in to Guelph with Robert we brought home Lizzie and John Phillips from there Wedding trip Mrs Patton and her Boy from Huron came here " 2 I Paid Mrs James Black all the rent of the Farm for the year 1890 $190 " 6 John and Susan Littl and Children went home to Toronto Lizzie went home With her Husband John Philips " 7 a clear cold day I went in to Guelph with Mother and Mrs Patton I paid her ${blank} to give to her Mother being Interest on the Debenture in the Bank " 9 a fine but cold I was at the Annual meeting of the Insurance Company I am Presidint 1891 Jan 10 a fine clear frosty day I went with Mother to Guelph she had some Butter and eggs got 18 cts for B 25 for the egs "11 dull in the morning started to snow got stormy in the afternoon "12 this is a stormy cold day windy "13 this is a fine day a little raw and cold I went in to Guelph for Reed the Ferrior to dress a cow that has a groth on her eye it is sleighing good in some places poor in other places �"14 this day is blustry and snow showers I went up to Berlin to the Convention of the Creamery Association there was a large meeting I came home in the evening the fare cost 60 cents "15 this is a fine day the big spoted heiffer calved this morning I went with Janet Amos up to Major Harveys to get her Musick lessons "16 this day is very cold keen frost below zero "17 dull and foggy white frost not so cold "18 this day is fine and mild we were at Church "20 this is a fine mild day I went with Mother to visit Mr D Campbel and Mr & Mrs Watt "21 verry mild enclined to thaw rained a little in the evening 1891 Jan 21 I went with Mother up to George Duthies sale Mother was going to Mrs Arkels she was not at home I bought a pott paid 50cts "22 this is a sort of rough day with snow showrs we were down to Mrs Malcom McBeaths Funeral a very large funeral she was 72 "23 this is a fine day I was at the Anual Congrational Meeting at the Church "24 a fine day good Sleighing we went to Guelph with 10 bags of mixed Chop to Pressents Mill Paid 6 cts per B some Butter 18 cts Eggs 25 c "26 a fine day Robert James went to Guelph with 32 B 10 lb of Fall Wheat at home 32 B 12lb at Goldies it weighd 60 lb to the B got 92 cts $29.62 got 200 lb shorts $1 70 "27 snowed some in the forenoon I went down to Morriston and to the mance got Lizzies Certificate from Rev W Robertson "28 a very fine day Peter Stewart and his sister Cathrine came back here on a visit they came with our Family to this Country from Scotland in 1834 "29 this day is very foggy till 2 Oclock then rained all afternoon �1891 Jan 30 this is a fine day hard frost I went down to the Aberfoyle Mill with 10 bags of Oats to chop paid 6 cents Per B got Jennie & Jess shod at Bickleys it is very slippery "31 a fine day till the afternoon it rained a little the Boys are cutting and hauling firewood Feb 1 a fine day we were at the Church "2 this day is frosty and very slippery the Boys went up to Arkel with a Cow and a heiffer we Sold to Billey Watson for $70 "3 this day is cold and stormy we had rain last night snow this morning god sleighing I went down to Aberfoyle to a Meeting of Reformers to make arangements for the Election and appoint Delagates to go to a Convention of Reformers at Toronto on the 18th "4 this is a very cold frosty morning down to zero I went to Guelph it is the fair "6 this day is very warm a fine day the Boy at the wood "7 a fine day till 3 Oclock then it sowed till night we went to Guelph with 7 bags of Apple got $1 a bag for 4 bags of spys 75 cts for 2 bag rissets 90 for 1 bag $6 40 got 1/2 ton of bran $8 1891 Feb 8 a very fine mild day we were at Church "9 this morning dull and soft rained all afternoon freezed after night we put tick destroyer on the sheep I filled up some Apples 6 bags "10 this day is cold and windy we went up to the College with 6 bags of Apples get $6 I was at the Reform Meeting at the City hall to select a Candidate for the Election James Innis the late Member was appointed "13 this is a fine mild day John Little came up from Toronto in the evening the Boys are getting home ice from Achies pond Bob Little is helping them I went to a Committee Meeting at the hall Aberfoyle "14 hard frost we finnished taking in the ice 10 loads paid Bob Little one Dolar for 2 day �"16 this day is soft the snow is nearly gone but lots of ice on the roads started to rain in the evening rained all night I went down to McIntyres for the Buggie wheel he put part of a rim in it paid him 60 cts Beckley 50 cts got a sett of wheel workers paid 20 cts 1891 Feb 17 this day is sort of blustry rain in the morning then freezed and some snow got the ice covered "18 this is a fine day the Boys started to haul home the Turnips from the back Barn "19 a fine day at the Turnips Janet Amos went up to Harveys with the Buggie I sold the two steers to Dick King for 4 1/2 cents per lb to be delivered on the 10 of April "21 this is a fine day but a littl raw we went in to Guelph Mother had some butter got 18 cts I paid Peter Bever $14 for the service of his horse Tarry Robb I paid $1 at the time $15 in all it is the Jess Mare "23 this is a very fine day we got home all the turnips they kept splendid I have got the cold "24 this is a very fine mild morning but it started to rain at noon and rained all afternoon and all night I went with Robert to Guelph with a Barrel of Apples for John Little we sent it down by Express to Toronto "25 this day is dry but soft the flatts are covered with watter the snow is mostly gone we cutt Some Oat sheaves with the cutting Box 1891 Feb 26 this is a fine day a littl cold I was up to the Nomination of a canditate for the Election of a Member of Parlament of Canada James Innis and James Goldie was Nominated 28 this day is cold and Rough I was in to Guelph with some Butter got 18 cts at the Royal Doctor Ketten was out to Mother March 1 this is a very fine day at Church "2 this is cold I went in to Guelph to the Doctor "3 this day is cold an Est wind at home �"4 I went in to Guelph to the Fair "5 this is a fine day it is the Election of a Member of the Dominion Parliment James Innis was Elected by 350 over James Goldie "6 this is a fine morning till 2 Oclock then it snowed all afternoon from the east and very cold Jane came up yesterday and went home this morning I went in to Guelph for the Doctor for Mother I was very cold "7 this is a fine Morning "8 this morning is cold and chilly out of the east sort of rained in the afternoon and at all night 1891 Mar 8 I went in to Guelph for the Doctor had to go to Hanlons "9 I had to go for to see the Doctor "10 this morning is cold got warm in the afternoon I went to Guelph for the Doctor Mother is very bad she has got Bronchities and Congestion of the Lungs the sow had 8 pigs one Died "11 this is a very fine warm day the snow is nearly all gone John Gilchrist was married today "12 this forenoon was very disagreable snowed a little soft snow all forenoon fine warm in the afternoon I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor Susan came up "13 this is a very stormy day snowed and blowed all day "14 this day is cold and stormy high wind I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor I had some Butter got 18 cts at the Royal I bought 100 lb of flour Goldies at Andersons paid $2 65 cow stary calved "15 a fine clear sharp morning got stormy in the afternoon the Doctor was down this morning "16 a fine morning got windy and stormy Hugh Cockburn was here to see Mother Jane went home on the train to Milton 17 this day frosty and cold Susan went home to Toronto �1891 March 17 I went to Guelph to see the Doctor "18 this is a fine morning I took Christ and Duncan And down to the Station to take him home he is sick Edward went in to Guelph with a load of wood for John Philips it snowed in the afternoon "19 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with some Lambs I sold to Barber 4 lambs weighed 370 lb at 5 3/4 cts per lb $21 27 3 dwarfs that was not thriveing for $5 and 1 sherling weather 135 lb at 4 3/4 cts per lb $6 31 $27.58 I bought 100 lb of Oatmeal $ 2.65 a bottle of Wine for mother $1 "20 this morning is dull and foggy rained and freezed "21 this morning is mild but very foggy and dull 22 this morning is mild but dull Mrs Ross and Petrie came from Guelph to see Mother she is a little better "23 I went in to Guelph to see the Doctor soft Roads "24 a fine day we were cutting wood with the circular "25 a fine day but hard frost in the morning I went to the Post Office then down to Morriston "27 a a cold east wind snow and stormy in the afternoon Duncan Graham came down to see Mother with Margaret Amos Edward went over to Gib Kingsburys to a bee 1891 Mar 28 I went in to Guelph with some butter and eggs got 20 & 18 cts I barganed with WB Cockburn for some spring wheat it is the seed fair I was at the Colege at a meeting of the Creamrie Comittee Robert went down to Milton "29 this is a very fine day we were at Church "30 this is a fine clear day Robert came home from Milton he was down to see Janes folks "31 this day has ben very stormy snowed a good part of the day soft snow �April 1 this day is raw cool in the morning the roads are very bad mud and snow I went in to Guelph it is the fair and to see the Doctor "2 this morning is soft rained all morning the Doctor came down to see mother she has ben worse for a few days "3 this is a fine morning I went to the Church it is the fast day I got a shoe in Jennies fore foot she is lame "4 very cold in the morning the roads are very rough I went to Guelph got 4 gal coal Oil at Bonds paid 72 cts I bought 1 1/2 Bushels of Clover paid $5 1/4 $7.75 1 1/2 B Timothy $2 25 $3.37 1/2 $11 "5 we were at the Church Sacrament a fine day 1891 April 6 this is a fine clear day hard frost in the morning Susan and the Girls came up from Toronto John Little came down from Carbiton on the evening train he is going to Preach ther this summer if spared "8 a fine clear day hard frost in the morning David and Mrs Wood was here on a visit to see Mother the Boys are splitting firewood "9 this is a fine day I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod on 3 feet at Taylors "11 this is a very wet disagreable day I went in to Guelph with Butter got 18 cts eggs 14 I was at a meeting of the Creameray Patrons at the City Hall I was Chairman "13 this is a fine warm day we went to Guelph with 2 steers I sold to Dick King they weighed 2200 at $4 1/2 $99 and 3 sheep $21 a ram and 2 ewes I paid Edwards new suit of clothes at Williamsons $20 a sett of Gangplough shears and bolts 85ct "14 a fine morning till 3 Oclock then it rained "15 this morning is very dull and foggy it rained some 1891 �April 16 this is a fine day I went down to Moriston got a Ploughshare for Watsons Chill paid 49 cts "17 this is a very fine warm day I went with Mother to Mr & Mrs John Murrays Silver Wedding we gave a present of silver cream spoon and carving knile and fork $3 1/4 "18 this forenoon is soft showery I went in to Guelph I paid H Reid Farier $4 for comeing down to fix the Cows eye "20 a fine day Edward comenced to Gangplough in the back field Robert James went in to Guelph for a ton of salt paid $5 35 "22 this is a fine warm day "23 a finer day but cool we sowed salt on the Wheat and Barley land then Robert comenced to sow the spring Wheat "24 sowed spring Wheat 5 Bushels Fife Barley 7 1/2 Bushels 25 this is a fine day but cool I went to Guelph the mare Jess was very lame in the morning she got a nail in her foot I got the shoe put on at Arkell Robert sowed 8 1/2 acrs of Oats in the back field 11 Bus Banner 5 B Egiptoan 1891 April 27 a fine dry day cool Robert comenced to Plow the sod field back of the Rail Road for Peas Edward rolled the Back field "28 a fine day fine weather for seeding I went to Aberfoyl got the teeth of the iorn harrows sharpened at Taylors paid 72 cts I took them off and put them in myself "29 Edward is harrowing for Barley and we sowed some salt I went over to Phillips with Mother in the forenoon 30 this day is dry and warm Robert started to sow the Barley in the big flat field May 1 a fine dry day Robert finished sowing the Barley about 10 acres 17 Bushels and 9 Bushels of Oats in the same field �"2 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph with Mother she is getting better she was at the Doctor we had Some Butter got 19 cts eggs 11 I bought a dung fork paid 70 cts and two handels 20 each "3 a fine day a shower last night at Church "4 a very cold day Robert plowed the garden "5 a very cold day hard frost cant Gangplow 1 the Sow went to Beatties Boar 1891 May 7 this is a fine warm day I went to the Postoffice and took Mother down to visit old Mrs John Black she has ben very sick Robert sowed oats in the third Back field 17 1/2 Bushels "8 a fine warm day Robert sowed 12 B Peas "9 this is a very warm day I went in to Guelph in the afternoon for some things "12 this is a fine warm day Robert is ploughing sod for Peas John Phillips got a load of hay from the stack in back field paid $5 some not good the cow spotty calved this morning "13 a warm day Robert finished ploughing the sod and sowed it 4 1/2 acres 10 acrs in the field sowed 9 1/2 Bushels 21 1/2 Bushels in the field "14 this is a fine day I went up with Janet Amos she has ben down here for a week helping to clean the house I went in to Guelph bought a pair of low Boots for Edward paid $1 1/2 Robert started to sow the field at the creek oats "15 a warm dry day Robert finished sowing oats in the field at the creek 19 1/2 Bushels 16 this day is cool and dry I went Guelph with Mother then she went up to Robert Amoss some Butter 18 cts 1891 May 15 put the Mare Doll to Freeman Thomass Horse �"16 Robert finished sowing the oats a corner near the creek 4 1/2 Bushels "17 this morning is cold with frost "18 this morning is very cold we took home a small load of off the top of the stack it is spoil damaged with weet John Smith got about 500 lb he is to work for it "19 this day is warm in the midel of the day but coold at nights Robert sowed 4 1/2 Bushels of Peas in the field where the turnips is going to be we have sowed 5 Bushels of spring wheat 24 1/2 Bushels Barley 66 1/2 Bushels Oats 26 Bush Peas we have sown 122 Bushels of grain this spring McRoary got a load of hay from the stack "20 a fine day the Boys and John Smith has ben hauling out Manure for the turnips "21 we had Smith and McRoary helping out the Manure "22 we had a very heavy shower last night and a fine rain today but not very heavy Mother and me were at Mrs George Watsons Funeral she was Burried at Eden Mills 1891 May 22 the Boys were at the Dung themselve part of the day 23 Mother was at Mrs Robert Beatties she had a son this morning McRoary is at the Dung the two Mares Doll and Jennie got the Horse Freeman Thomas horse "24 quite a frost we were at the Church "25 a very fine day warm Edward is away to Eden Mills Robert is at the Plough Lizzie was here this forenoon helping to wash the Blankets John got a bag Potatoes "26 this is a fine day cool and dry we are at the Dung we have McRoary 2 1/4 hours Robert is Ploughing "27 this day is warm we started to plant the Potatoes we have James Smith helping and McRoary "28 a fine warm day we finished planting Potatoes an Acre and half 11 rows of early ones and the rest are white Elephants we washed the sheep 16 and a sick one and one Died last night �"29 warm and dry Robert was Ploughing finnished Ploughing down the dung for the turnips we had McRoary they were hauling dung back to the field at the creek for corn time that McRoary was here May 21 x 23 x 26 2 1/4 hours x 27 x 28 x 29 x 30 1891 May 30 a fine warm day the Boys are Picking stones off the gras McRoary is with them I went to Guelph with mother she had Butter 15 cts eggs 10 cts "31 a very warm day Some of the little pigs Died June 1 very warm and dry it has ben a very dry spring Edward clipped some of the Sheep "2 this is a very fine day had a fine shower this morning the Boys are Ploughing for corn we have lost 3 pigs nearly 3 months old they appeare to have got Poison McRoary got a ton of hay "3 this morning is a little soft we had a shower in the morning we went to Guelph with a load of wheat 38 B 25 lb at 97 cts $37.25 spring Wheat we brought home 600 lb of salt paid at the rate of $5 35 I gave Robert $3 to get boots &cc we had a Meeting of the Creamery committee "4 a fine day Edward finished the sheep 18 "6 the Boys are picking stons off the hay field "8 the Boys and McRoary is at the stones finished "9 this day is very warm and dry we were up to James Scotts on a visit "10 the weather is very warm and dry 1891 June 10 the Boys finnished picking the stones off the turnip land I planted some corn yesterday "5 Robert sowed 1 1/2 Bushels of Corn I bought from J Hewr paid $1 1/2 "11 this is a very fine day we had a fine shower this morning it will do a lot of good �"13 this day is very warm we went in to Guelph with a load of spring Wheat 28 B 43 lb at home 28 B 35 lb at Goldies got 96 cts $27 44 it weighed 58 lb to the B I bought 500 lb of flour paid $2 60 per 100 $13 "15 the weather is very hot 100 on the thermomiter it has ben very warm lately we sowed 6 lb of rape we bought 10 lb of turnip seed paid 10 cts 6 lb rape 8 cts "16 this is a very hott day a breeze in the afternoon we had a thunderstorm in the evening a fine rain Robert made som drills "17 this is a fine day dull the ground is too soft to drill in the forenoon Robert plowing sod "18 a fine day but dull sowed some turnips "19 a fine day dull in the forenoon cool sowed some turnips Robert Mary and Maggie went to the Sunday School Picknick up to the Model Farm 1891 June 20 this is a fine day the boy finished sowing the turnips 5 acres we went in to Guelph "21 we had fine rain in the forenoon Mother went up to Robert Amoss Margaret had a young son this morning "23 a very warm day the Boys is plwing sod "24 this is a very warm day I went in to Guelph with one bundel of wool 56 1/2 lb gross at home 54 in Guelph 50 lb wool at 20 cts per lb $10 I went up to Margarets to see them Robert is at John Cockburns Barn raising "25 very warm working statute labour "26 working statute labour "27 a very warm day I went to Guelph brought Mother home from Margarets "30 very hot and sultry I went with Mother to the College to the Closing ex July 1 this is a fine day we had a fine shower this morning we had several visitors "2 a fine day Edward took a load of hay down to R B Morrison 2280 lbs �1891 July 1 comenced to cutt the hay the "2 cutt some hay in the field near the Barn "3 Robert finished cutting the hay in the field near the Barn it is very light clover it has rained nearly all day showery got very windy in the afternoon "4 this morning is cool wind I went in to Guelph got a barel of salt paid $1 40 100 lb of shorts $1 I got the Policy of Insurance on the creamry for $2000 paid $6 we got $10 from the traders Bank "6 this is a fine day we went to Rockwood with the wool 26 1/2 lb half fine at 25 cts 23 1/2 lb at 20 got yarn and cloth we got in 3 loads of hay "7 this forenoon is very wett rained steady from 3 Oclock till 11 Oclock the afternoon was fine the Boys went to Picknick at the College the of Patrons of industry "8 this is a fine day got in 3 lads of hay "9 a very fine day the Boys are at the hay I went in to Guelph I was signing the Creamery Checks I got $24 25 for our Cream for the Month of June and one week in May 1891 July 10 a very fine day the Boys are at the hay I planted 50 cabage Edward scuffeled "11 a fine day busy at the hay at Church "12 a fine day this is the Sacrament Sabath "13 a fine hay day got the hay all cutt I went in to Guelph with Mother she went up on the noon train to Wiarton she is going to see her sister Jane in Keppel she is very sick "14 we had a great storm of wind and ran rain rained a great deal "15 I went to Taylors got Jennie shod �"16 this is a fine hay day we had McRorey helping to haul in the hay I went down to Peter Bievers put the Mare Jess the his Horse Tary Bob I got the nedel of the Binder fixed at Taylors "17 a fine day had McRorey hauling in hay "18 a fine day finished hauling in the Hay we had 22 large loads near 30 tons had McRoray till 10 Oclock "21 a fine day had Smiths 2 Boys helping at the turnips they got a bag of seed Potatoes 1891 July 22 Robert comenced to cutt the fall wheat Edward is finnishing cleaning the turnips "23 finished cutting the fall Wheat fine wheat "24 a fine day I had to go to Guelph for a spring for the knotter of the Binder I got it made at Gourdies paid 10 cts Robert comenced to cutt the Barley at the Back field "23 I went down to Morriston bought $2 worth of sugar a straw hat for Edward paid 20 cts "25 I went in to Guelph at a Meeting of the Creamery committee "27 this is a fine day we hauled in 2 loads Barley "28 a fine day hauled in 4 loads of fall wheat put up a pig to fatten "29 we hauled in 4 loads of Wheat we had a big shower after dinner I went to John Blacks funeral "30 this morning is dull and a light shower then it cleared up a fine afternoon Robert went in to Guelph with a load of Peas 31 B at home 30 B 45 lb at Hewrs got 72 cts $22 14 I went up to Margarets with Jane "31 finished hauling in the Wheat 12 loads 1891 �Aug 1 this day is dull and a very light rain sometimes Edward started to scuffel the turnips the second time Robert cutt a little Barley in the Morning I went to Guelph a Meeting of the Creamery Committee we sold the July Butter to Brill for 20 cts per lb Mother got home from Keppel she has ben away for three weeks we bought 14 lb of beef paid 7 cts per lb 8 1/2 lb of Pork at 10 cts "3 this is a fine day George Wakefield comenced to work we hired him for a Month for $25 at the turnips in the forenoon Robert is Cutting barley "4 a fine day Robert finished cutting the Barley the other Boys are at the turnips "5 very warm I went in to Guelph got 50 lb Binding twine 25 lb crown B 11 cts per lb 25 lb reed cap 12 cts got two springs fore the kotter paid 25 cts "6 Mr Johnston and Mrs David Wood was here "7 a very warm day the Boys are hauling in Barley 6 loads at Flemings thrashing "8 the Boys hauled in 7 big loads of Barley August 9" 1891 Aug 8 I went in to Guelph Mother had some chickens she got 40 cts per pair alive I signed the Creamery checks "9 this morning is very dull and showery we had a terable storm in the evening a most dreadfull wind at first then it rained a terable storm of thunder and lightning till near the midle of the night "10 very hot and sultry dull in the forenoon comenced to cutt the oats in the back field in the afternoon had to spread out the Barley to dry heavy showrs went round but we had none but a great deal of lightning "11 a fine day hauled in the last of the Barley 18 big loads 12 finished the Oat in the back field and cutt the spring Wheat a very fine crop "13 a fine day hauling in the wood to the shed "14 a fine forenoon rained in the afternoon Robert went to Bob Blacks mill for some lumber �"15 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph the Boys hauled in the spring wheat 4 loads "17 Robert cutt some Oats and putt out straw 1891 Aug 18 this is a fine day I went up to see Pett Hume about thrashing hauled in 4 loads of Oats "19 I went in to Guelph Bought a cady of tea 11 lb from Fielding & McLaren $1 worth sugar 50 lb Oatmeal paid $1 50 at P Andersons 28 lb meat at Billey Watson paid $2 hauled in loads of Oats "20 horse raiking the Oats and got them in "21 rained this morning we thrashed all day Peter Hume we thrashed 225 fall Wheat 87 sp 375 Oats 335 Barley 1022 "22 a fine day pulled a lot of Peas Mr McLaren has ben helping us for 2 1/2 day pulling Peas and thrashing "24 it rained a lot this morning dull all day cleaned up some wheat and fixing about the Barn the Sow piged she had 7 pigs "25 a fine day cutt some Oats and turned Peas I went to Aberfoyle to get a bolt for the Binder and a quart of oil at Falconbridges "26 a fine day warm in midle of the day I went down to Milton with Patricha Little and some Butter and preserves for Jane Little 1891 Aug 27 this day is dull and Ploughing and scraping out a ditch at the fallow 28 a fine day hauled in 6 loads of Peas in the afternoon "29 a very fine day cold in the morning the Boys finished pulling the peas with the rake and hauled in 2 loads of peas I went in to Guelph it was the seed wheat show I am going to get 4 B wheat from Morlock and 6 B from R Amos �"30 a fine day we were at Church "31 this day is dull in the forenoon a slight shower in the afternoon we got in 2 loads of Peas and plowing Sept 1 a fine day the Boys are hauling in Peas I went down to Morriston got 4 Bushels of Surprise Wheat from Mr Morlock paid one Dolar per B "2 Ploughing and scrapeing out a Ditch "3 a fine day I went in to Guelph for 25 lb of Binding twine paid 9 cts per lb finished hauling in the Peas 21 loads "4 hauling in Peas and killed a pig 1891 Sept 5 this morning is cold started to rain about 10 Oclock rained some all day light then rained heavy after night I went in to Guelpt with a pig it weighed 157 lb got $7 per 100 lb from McHardy then I went out to Robert Amos for 6 Bushels of Garfield Wheat paid one Dolar per B "7 a fine day but dull in the forenoon Robert cutt the Oats at the creek Edward is Ploughing "8 a fine day Robert comenced to sow the Wheat "9 Robert finished sowing the Wheat on the summerfallow 7 acres 4 Bushels of Surprise wheat and 6 B of Garfield Wheat hauling in Oats "10 hauling in Oats and Ploughing for Wheat "11 a fine day Ploughing and hauling in Oats "12 a fine day George Wakefield left he has ben here one Month and nine days I paid him $25 still own him $7 1/4 the Boys are Plowing I went to Galt with Mother to old Mrs Robert Amoss Funeral we got a very heavy thunder storm after dark rained for a long time while we traveled 10 miles 1891 �Sept 14 this day is cool I went in to Guelph to signe the Creamery checks they finished Plowing "15 we had a very heavy rain last night it is dull this forenoon Edward harrowed in the afternoon Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 8 bags of Oats to chop Robert Beattie got the loan of 5 bags of Oats 396 lb "16 this is a fine day we got 4 1/2 Gallons of Coal oil at the Grange paid 14 cts per Gal "17 this is a fine day finished sowing the Wheat in the big flat field 19 Bushels 10 B of Clawson and 9 B Democrate "18 a fine till the afternoon we had a showr a great deal of thunder and lightning we finished cutting the Oats a peice that was late they were very heavy and laid down "19 a fine day we were in to Guelph Mother had some chickens and Ducks "21 this is a very warm day cutting corn and hauled in 4 loads of Oats in the afternoon had McRory in the afternoon "22 this is a very warm day the Boys are cutting corn with the Binder and with the hoock 1891 Sept 23 this day is very warm I went to the Guelph show with Mother & Robert "25 very warm finished cutting and stacking the Corn it was a fine crop we lett the Sheep and the young Cattle on the rape "29 this is a fine cool day we had a heavy rain this morning thunder and lightning we have had it very warm for two weeks "30 Edward went the Nassageweya show Robert at Gilchrists and W McKenzies thrashing Oct 1 the Boys is at W McKenzies thrashing "2 a fine warm day we started to take up the Potatoes we had Jime and Pet Smith helping "3 a fine day at the Potatoes I paid the Smith Boy $1 50 for the two days I went in to Guelpt about the Creamery �"4 a fine day at the Church it is the Sacrament Sabath heavy rain at night "5 it is cool at the Potatoes 6 at the Potatoes part of the day Pushlinch show "7 rained a little near all day heavy at night I was in to Guelph and at the College sale 1891 Oct 10 I was in to Guelph and signed the Creamery Checks Robert had a load of Wheat in 35 bushels 50 lb it weghed 63 lb to the B got 92 cts per B $32 96 "11 this day is very cold for the season "12 hard frost cold in the morning finished picking and harrowing the Potatoes a fine crop some rotting "13 clear and cool we cleaned up a load of Barley Mrs David Watt Died this morning aged 76 years Mother was there all night "14 we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 50 B 12 lb at home got 45 cts $23 20 "15 this day is cool we wer at Mrs David Watts Funeral and David Dows Funeral both out of the same house at the same time "17 we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter and eggs and Robert had a load of Barley 54 B 44 lbs at home got 44 cts $23.60 "22 this is a very cold day we went in to Guelph I paid Doctor Keating his account up to date $27 I was not very well I got some pills 1891 Oct 20 I was at John Clarks Sale I bought a Leister Ram Lamb paid $5 56 "24 this is a very fine day we went in to Guelph Mother had Butter 19 cts Robert had a load of Barley got 43 cts 54 B $23 20 "26 this is a fine day we were thrashing P Hume �"27 this day was very cold very cold wind we were thrashing till near half past 3 Oclock we thrashed 855 B Oats 267 B Peas 175 B Barley we thrashed one day in August "28 this is a fine day we started to top and harrow the turnips and at the Appels we got a cow killed by the train they were comeing home to milk she was nearly over when the Engine struck her hind legs and brock them all to splinters she was a fine young cow and in calf "29 a fine day hauling in the turnips "30 at the turnips we had some boys helping "31 a fine morning till near 9 Oclock then it rained till 12 Oclock Mother and me went in to Guelph I had 10 bags of Colvert apples for the College got 60 cts $6 2 bags of Potatoes for the hosptal I gave them for it 1891 Nov 1 this day is cool we were at Church 2 a fine day at the turnips we got in all the appels 4 we finished hauling in the turnips we had Tom Evens 5 day at 50 cts Pet Smith 2 1/2 day 30 cts Toney Wakefield 4 1/2 at 30 cts "5 the ground was a littl white with snow the first of the season when the sun came out it was all gone we were taking in Potatoes in the afternoon out of Pits 2 1/2 lb Edwards time is he has ben hired for seven months at $15 per month "6 Robert is taking in the Potatoes a fine day I went up with Mother to Margarets in the evening to the Christening of the Baby "7 a fine day we came in to Guelph mother had some Butter 19 cts eggs 20 cts some Ducks Robert finished takeing in the Potatoes I paid Edward $30 "9 a fine day Edward comenced to work we hired him for a month at $10 they started to Plow back in the flats "10 fine in the forenoon but dull it rained all afternoon I got Farmer shod at Bickleys 1891 �Nov 11 this is a fine day the Boys are Plowing "12 a fine day but cool we were at the Church it is Thanksgiveing day not very many at the Church "13 this is a fine day the Boys are Plowing "14 a fine day I went in to Guelph with mother she had Butter & eggs 19 and 20 cts I got a suttle for Georges Sewing Machine at Raymonds and a paper of needles Paid $1 50 I sent it off by mail the Boys are Plowing "16 a fine morning till 10 Oclock then it rained all afternoon we shifted the stove and put up the Pipes "17 this is cold the wind got very high and snowed some in the evening Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with a grist 9 1/2 Bushels of Wheat got 320 lb of flour he had 12 bags of oats and {2} bag of mixed to chop Edward fixing the cow stables got the calves put in "20 this is a fine day Robert was at Beatties killing Pigs Edward is Plowing Mother and me were at the funeral of Mr Gilbertsons Boy 29 a nice morning till noon then it rained all afternoon steady 1891 Nov 17 I went in to Guelph with Mother she had Butter and eggs Robert had a load of Barley 55 B 44 lb at Guelph home 55 B 26 lb at Guelph at 51 cts $28 30 I bought a new Overcoat at Williamsons Paid $11 50 Mother got 2 pair of shoes the roads are very bad muddey "18 this day is very cold the grounds is white "19 this is a fine day cool we went in to Guelph with a load of Barley 54 B 26 lb at 52 cts $28 33 we bought suite of cloths $14 an Overcoat at $10 the roads are good "22 it rained all day did not go to Church "23 this is a very wet day rained all night and all day till near night Robert and Mary Murray is away to the Church to a tea Meeting �"24 this day is very cold it snowed last night very stormy all day high wind Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 12 bags to chop "25 this day is cold I went to Aberfoyle got Jess shod at Taylors 1891 Nov 26 this day is milder Robert went to Guelph with a load of Barley 55 B 42 lb at 49cts $27 37 I went with Mother down to Gilfillans "28 this day is cold Robert and Robert Little went down to Toronto very cold at night "29 very fine day but sharp frost at Church "30 this is a fine day I killed a fat sheep Edward went in to Guelph in the evening to the St Andrews Consort with Mary Murrays and Hellen Ainsly from Hamilton Dec 2 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph I sold 15 lambs to young Barber "3 a very fine mild day I went down to Mrs Gilfillans sale I bought a {??} rollor I paid $17 86 cash Robert came home from Toronto "4 this forenoon is very wett it raine till noon hevy "5 this is a fine day frost and a little snow in the morning I went to Guelph with some Butter "6 it snowed quite a bit last night "7 this is a fine day we went in to Guelph with 15 lambs I sold to young Barber I got $69 $30 for 7 weather $39 for 8 Ewe lambs 1891 Dec 9 a fine day Robert went in to Guelph with a load of fall Wheat 43 B 8 lb at home 43 B 5 lb at Goldies it weighed 62 lb to the B got 93 cts per B $40 06 "10 this is a very fine day I went in to Guelph it was the Chirstmas fair and show "11 a very fine day Robert went to Guelph with a load of spring Wheat 44 B 48 lb at home 44 B 10 lb at Goldies it weighed 61 lb $38.87 �Dec 2 the the Sow went Murrays Boar "12 this is a fine day I went in to Guelph Paid the taxes "14 a fine morning but it started to rain about 10 Oc it rained all afternoon then snowed windy all night and cold we killed 4 Pigs "15 this day is soft rained near all day then frezed all night "16 very cold and stormy all day I went in to Guelph with one hog it weighed 243 lb got $5 15 per 100 lb $12 41 Edward went up to Kepple on a visit I got a lot of Dried fruit that Arived from California Figs and raisins 1290 lb my Brother John sent it to be divided 1891 Dec 16 the Fruit my Brother sen he paid the freight to Guelph but I had to Pay $3 26 before I got it he paid the Duty on it $13 there is a Barel of it for Robert Orr Waterloo "17 this is a fine day but cold I went down to Morriston with Robert we bought a new Covered Buggy from Campbell & Fritze I paid $90 $45 down $45 in 2 weeks they are to fixe the wheels of the old Buggy I bought a new whip from Scott Paid $1 1/2 "19 I went in to Guelph in the afternoon with Mother Susan and her Children came up from Toronto "21 this is a fine mild day "23 this day is dull and wett I went up to Lizzie Philips in the afternoon with Mother and Susan on a visit the Sow was at Murrays Boar the second time "24 this day is wet and very disagreable rained the most of the day Robert went down to Morriston for the old Buggie it was getting fixed "25 this day is very dull and foggy Robert Amos and Margaret came down here today "26 this is a fine mild morning but the roads are very soft till afternoon then it got very cold 1891 Dec 27 this day is very stormy cold very windy it wa was it very windy last night and cold �"28 this is a fine day I went down to Aberfoyle to the Nomination of Councilors this is Mothers Birthday aged 69 years "29 a fine morning but it got soft and rained a little "30 this has ben a fine day Mr Amos from Galt George Amos and his Wife was here on a visit Janet Amos and Robert came down "31 this day is raw and cold east wind I went down to Taylors got the mare Jess shod Jane came up from Toronto John Little came up in the evening train 1892 1892 Jan 1 this day is soft the roads are very soft and muddy we had the Friends and Mr & Mrs Murray Mr & Mrs Beattie were over in the evening "2 a fine Morning got very cold in the afternoon "3 this day is very cold John Little Preached at Duffs Church Morning and evening "4 this is a fine day the folks went home to Toronto John and Susan Little Jane Little and there Familys I went down to the Election of Councillors at Aberfoyle with Robert 1892 Jan 5 this has ben a fine day Robert went to the Aberfoyle Mill with 20 bags of Oats to chop he did not get it Duncan Macfarlane Hayfield Puslinch This concludes "The Hayfield Diaries" by Duncan MacFarlane For more information on Duncan Macfarlane, check out the “Meet the Diarist” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/34063cc811de193986eb9ffd51977385.pdf 85d9bd42843811a5a061891d99acbf7c PDF Text Text THE WRITINGS OF EBENEZER MUIR RICE © From Beverly Campbell 28 Greenhald Dr. Ajax, On L1S 7N6 �EBEN MUIR RICE DIARY VOLUME ONE FIRST BOOK only goes to Sept 1861. Book 2 part one, Sept 25 till Dec 30 / 1861 is included in this part. 1861 JAN. 1, 1861 To Dec.31/1861 WORD COUNT 34,075 THE WRITINGS OF REVEREND EBENEZER MUIR RICE© TRANSCRIBED BY Beverly Campbell 28 Greenhalf Dr. Ajax, On. L1S 7N6 This is an accurate and full transcription of the original diaries, mistakes and all. The transcriber’s annotation appears in italics. �RICE/CAMPBELL Volume One Jan, 1, 1861 1 Martinsburg N.Y. The beginning of another year. A year who’s course will be freighted with either joy or sorrow to me and my connections. My friends are not in as healthy a state as I could wish. Millie at the time I last heard was unwell, and feared that she was going into the Consumption. Annie was not well and my own darling Mary Ann at last account was just recovering from a very severe illness, but with the idea disease had settled upon her, now hastening her to her grave. Oh God in mercy grant that they may all have long and useful lives. My own health is good, my spiritual health not as I could wish it. I feel a coldness, a deadness I could wish done away with. May God bring my heart more in supplication to his, and make it a fit temple for the Holy Ghost. O Father, search me and try me and see if there be any wicked way in me. Make me useful in my day and generation. God has called me to become a minister of the gospel and I am going to College in May if the Lord prosper me. �RICE/CAMPBELL 2 Vol.1, Cont. Received a letter from Aunt Jane, the first since 1859. She makes abundant apologies for her long silence and as usual promised amusement. Mr. Belknap has been visiting his relatives at Leyton and I had to stay in the store all day. In this county, they keep the stores open everyday but Sunday, and some even on that day. Received a letter from Mary Ann telling me of Christmas festivities. She had a fine time, a good ride and plenty of teasing. Posted a letter to her telling of my Christmas and New Years doings. White spoke to me today telling me business was not doing very well, and he heard Belknap thought he could do the business alone. The long and short of it they have kept me on to suit their convenience and now wish to be rid of me. If they had given me proper notice, I would not have minded., but to treat me so vexes me. I was taken by surprise at such short notice, but I seems to be the custom in this country, and I shall not complain, I am sorry for it, for it has dashed all my hopes of saving enough to take me to College. But God is doing it for His own pleasure and I will trust Him though He slay me. �RICE/CAMPBELL Vol.1 cont. 3 Annie and Millie are his sisters in Montreal. They live with the Muir family. His mothers’ brother. Mary Anne Bailey is his first girlfriend, who worked at the Wanzer Sewing Machine Factory in Hamilton, they were engaged three years. He broke the engagement, then took her back, then she broke it. The he did, Then the Uncle in Drumbo threatened a Breach of Promise Suit. He married a class mate, an educated woman, Mary Keys Bland of Embro. Mr. Belknap, and Mr. White, Ruggles shop keepers in Tug Hill, Martinsburgh N.Y. Leyton, and Rodman are towns near Martinsburgh. Jan.7, 1861 Lent White and Belknap $40. on interest till wanted. Went down to Lowville to seek a situation but could not find one. If I had know ten days ago, I might have got a situation with Ruggles, but he has hired a clerk. Jan.9,1861 Answered Aunt Lizzie, gave her a pretty full account of my doings and intentions. * Aunt Elizabeth nee( Muir)Morton, married Andrew Morton of Brantford Starch Company. Jan.17, 1861 Wrote Mary Ann, received a letter from John Richards giving me an account of his New Year’s festivities. *John Richards of Hamilton, Eben’s friend. �RICE/CAMPBELL 4 Jan. 30, 1861 This is the anniversary of one of the most important acts of my life. Two years ago, I took possession of a follower of the Lamb of God. Well do I remember the Sabbath morn when I was baptized,the little church and the company assembled. The Lord has been very good to me, far better than I deserve, and I oh how careless I have been. I have done little or nothing for God. Feb. 2, Wrote to Mary Ann and Richards answering their letters telling of my doings. Feb.6, 1861 Uncle Frank went down to mill today and did not get back till evening. He brought me three letters one from Uncle James offering me a scholarship in Woodstock Institute. Another letter was from Aunt Jennie urging me to accept of Uncle James’ offer. All the folks in Montreal seem very kindly towards me. This appears to be a special providence of God to give we an education. I never expected any help from Muirs, and they seem with little exception to care nothing for me, but God has changed their minds towards me and mine towards them. The weather has been stormy all day. �RICE/CAMPBELL 5 Franklin Rice of Tug Hill, N.Y. The Woodstock Literary Institute was funded by Baptists,and McMaster of Hamilton. Director was Dr. Robert Fyfe of Bond Street Baptist Church, Toronto. McMaster funded the school. Eben had a falling out with is grandfather Muir, Eben ran away to Ingersoll when he was twelve where he worked for room and board and no pay at Uncle George Muir’s store with Muir Kneeshaw. Feb.7, 1861 The storm of snow and wind continued all day. Wrote a letter to Uncle James accepting his offer and asking when I am to leave for Woodstock. Answered Millie’s letter. Feb.8, 1861 Intended to go to the village to post a letter to Uncle James, but although the snow had ceased falling, the wind blew as stormy as ever and it was as cold as ever, and it was so cold that I was afraid to venture out that I might freeze to death. Wrote to cousin George that I intend to visit him soon. To T.T. Goodall countermanding my order for a Greek Lexicon. Also to Mary Ann and Uncle Ebenezer telling them of my intention of returning to Canada. �RICE/Campbell 6 T.T.Goodall, Books Uncle Ebenezer Rice, Aunt Anah Rice of Hamilton,On. Feb. 9, 1861 Went down to church meeting and obtained my letter of dismissal. We had a very good evening. Feb. 12, 1861 Answered Aunt Jennie’s letter and gave her an account of my feelings and intentions. Told her of my acceptance of Uncle‘s offer. We have had irregular weather and rain, snow and storm all in twelve hours. Feb. 16, 1961 At Aunt Mary’s house. She has been very kind to me since I have been here and has given me flannel shirts and stockings several times. Today she gave me three dollars, and a nice pair of stockings. She also gave me a very pretty gold ring for Annie and $2.00 to buy something for Millie. She has never seen either of them and it is very kind of her to give them such nice presents. *Sunny is probably the Morton's new baby Shirley in Brantford. Millie Rice is his sister who was visiting them. �RICE/CAMPBELL 7 Feb. 16, cont. Evening A year ago tonight. A time which will ever be remembered while I have reason. A night who’s events will cast an influence over all my future life. One year ago this evening the celebrated poet John G. Hay delivered a lecture in the city of Hamilton on “Roots and Poetry and Love.” There was a maiden whom I loved and wished to find an opportunity to declare my love, and therefore asked her to the lecture. While going home in the evening, none near to hear what we said, I found an opportunity and it proved” popped the question, but being a novice, the business was very clumsy, however it was done, and I was satisfied. I could not exhort a confession from her, but I felt That actions spoke louder enough, and rejoiced at the knowledge. I have never been sorry for my conduct on that evening nor have I ever had case to refund that I did love her. J. *J.G.Hay, Poet, writer was one of Lincoln’s personal Secretaries.In researching internet sometimes known as MILTON Hays. �RICE /CAMPBELL 8 Feb 17, 1861 A stormy Sabbath Snowed all day, and roads badly drifted. There being no meeting at our church, I went to hear the Presbyterian minister Mr. Wheelock. He is a good man and an excellent preacher. In the morning he preached from Matt. X, V: 25. Lord Help Me. The afternoon discourse from Isa. 1: V 6 “We all do fade as a leaf.” Was a beautiful and touching sermon. He spoke of the shortness and uncertainty of life, the certainty of death and judgment both for old and young. He feelingly exhorted the young to turn to the Savior now while in the full enjoyment of youthful vigor, and not trust to an uncertain future which might never come. The choir sang two beautiful hymns, “Rock of Ages,” and “ I will not always live.” Felt duly afraid for my going through the snow drifts. Received a letter enclosing a Valentine, both from Mary Ann. Dear God, may God bless her and prosper her. Learnt 30 verses in John 1st Chapter. �RICE/CAMPBELL Feb. 18, 1861 9 Martinsburg White and Belknap paid me the money I lent them Jan. 7th with interest to date. Mounted Long Hill though the snow was from one to three feet deep in the road. Had hard time and thought I should freeze. Feb. 19, 1861 Uncle and Henry went to town meeting. They brought back the long expected letter from Uncle James. He wished me to start as soon as possible. Has not sent me any letters of introduction, or papers of any kind, but says I will receive them when I reach Canada. Feb. 20, 1861 Left Uncle Frank’s perhaps forever. I feel very sorry to leave them for they are good kind hearted people and have been very kind to me. Went down to Lowville to make some purchases. Bought a Greek Lexicon $4.25, a Greek testament $1.25, had a cake, put on Mary Ann and Robb’s likeness, got my vest pin fixed and got money changed at the bank. �RICE/CAMPBELL 10 Feb.20, 1861, Cont. Returned to Martinsburg and bargained with Edwin Pilcher to take me to Watertown on Saturday. Met Uncle Frank with the baggage. We went to Aunt Mary’s farm. I was tired for I had walked twelve miles through the deep snow part of the way. In the evening I met Mary Ann and got into an argument about close communion, baptism , doctrines and conversion. I endevoured to convince her from scripture, but that would not own or achieve anything. She is a very smart woman, but she had a bad side to sustain. Cousin Mary Ann Rice,Tug Hill Feb. 21, 1861 Wrote to Aunt Mary Ann, and Uncle Ebenezer giving notice of my coming. Uncle Franklin and I stayed at Aunt Mary’s house all night. Feb. 22, 1861 Left Aunt Mary’s house this morning. I have now said goodbye to all my relatives I this town. I feel sorry to leave them. I have agreed to write to Uncle Frank and * Lucy. * Cousin Lucy �RICE/CAMPBELL 11 Feb 22, 1861, Cont. I shall not see these relatives for several years, perhaps forever. God in heaven bless them for their kindness to me. Give them such a sense unto Thy pleasure. Visited my grandparents grave & plucked a small twig of Locust bush which grows near their grave. The burying Ground is a very dismal looking place at this time of year. Nothing but snow, with here and there a tombstone peeping out from it’s fleecy covering. Rice's gravesite,Tug Hill,NY. Feb. 23, 1861 Well, here I am still in this little town of Martinsburg. Ed Pitcher is not going to Watertown because the weather looks stormy. He is a perfect Humbug. Feb. 24, 1861 Lowville Here I am started at last, and on a Sabbath too. When I got up this morning I did not expect to Leave Martinsburg until Monday, but I found that Pilcher was not going at all so rode down with Simmons the Teamster so as to take the stage tomorrow morning. �RICE/CAMPBELL 12 Feb.24 Cont. The day has been stormy and cold and I had great difficulty to keep from freezing coming from Martinsburg. But here I am safe and sound at Ruscoe’s Hotel ready to start tomorrow. Feb. 25 Was ever such luck. Here I must stay all day in this miserable place because the stage driver is too lazy to go today. Called on elder Wilbur and spent most of the day in his store. Took supper with him. Bought two quires of letter paper, two children’s books, one for Elsie the other for Herbert Morton, “ The Wedding Gift’ for Mary Ann, *The Bible and the Closet for Millie, *Bible Gems for Annie and Daily Food for self.  Popular religious books of 1861. Cousin Millie of Brantford,also sister,Millie Muir in Montreal. Feb. 26 Rodman I staged it from Lowville to Watertown N.Y. The going was very bad near Watertown but tolerable the rest of the way. Oh the misery of stage traveling, especially in winter. �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL.ONE Feb. 26, 1861 Cont. 13 Rodman It is worse than purgatory, jolt, jolt bumpity bump, it’s the worst torture I have endured for many days. Found Wick Lorenzo at Watertown, rode home with him. I stopped at Uncle Wright’s for supper and gave them all the news. *Wick Lorenzo was station at Staten Island during Civil War Wright Rice, was Eben's father's brother,Watertown Feb 27 In the evening Uncle and I looked over his letters and papers in order to find a couple of C.F. Holden’s letters about father’s death could not find them, but we got a lot of father’s letters, sermons and papers and uncle gave them to me. Rev. William Henry Rice was a minister in Chicago, and New York at First Baptist Congregational, he died of cholera in 1842 along with Mrs. Rice, nee Muir from Quebec. C.F. Holden,was a lawyer. March 1,1861 Hamilton C.W. Left Rodman yesterday evening directly after breakfast and rode to Adam’s Corner. Took the cars shortly after eight o’clock and reached Rome about twelve o’clock Changed cars at Rome, and took the New York Central for the Suspension Bridge. Bought a ticket clear through to Hamilton. C.W is Canada West, or Upper Canada �VOL.ONE 14 March 1, Cont. We met with an accident at Conastoga, which delayed us half an hour. A spring somewhere about the locomotive broke and they had to replace it with a new one. I was well pleased with the roads and cars. The road is in first rate order, and the cars are tastefully and comfortably fitted up. There appears to be a double track nearly all the way to Rochester, and for some distance at the western end of the line. I saw many things and places that animated and pleased me. A great part of the way we were close to the Erie Canal and frequently crossed, once we went under it. The hotels both at Syracuse and Rochester are large and fine buildings. We came through Syracuse along one of the principal streets and I saw many fine buildings while passing. In Rochester we went part of the way through the streets and part of the way on a trestle work on a level with the lofts of the houses. It was a singular and exciting way to travel. �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL.ONE 15 March 1 Cont. I was much pleased with the Genesee Falls although I got a very imperfect view of them. Arrived at the Suspension ridge at half past nine and had to wait till a quarter to twelve. Got into Hamilton about two o’clock this morning, came up to Uncle Ebenezer’s, went to bed and to sleep and thus ended my day of travel. In seventeen days I have traveled over two hundred miles at an expense of $8.50. Evening Mar. 1 Went up to the store after dinner and took Mr. Byrne and William by surprise. They were astonished to see me. Had a long talk with Mr. Hamilton about the state of feeling in the States in relation to slavery. About five o’clock went up to visit Mrs. Bailey. She did not know me till I spoke to her and enjoyed my visit. She is a pretty nice woman and very sensible, if she is old and homely. �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL. ONE 16 March 1, Cont. That busy body Mrs. Gilbert came in and retailed all Mary Ann’s doings for my benefit. She might have spared herself the trouble for I knew it all before, but it is likely she wanted to make me jealous. If so she was disappointed. She is a meddling good for nothing busy body. She will be apt to catch a blessing if she does not cease interfering with my business. Mary Ann came in about seven and was very glad to see me. Uncle Ebenezer Muir or Rice?, Mr. Hamilton is an elderly gentleman acquaintance. Old Mrs. Bailey is Mary Ann Bailey’s grandmother. Mary Ann’s mother lived in Dumbro. Hamilton C.W. was Canada West now Ontario. Bailey’s lived near the Bay. Mary Ann worked at the Wanzer Sewing Machine Company, in a loft at King and James Street, Eben Rice wrote a lengthy poem entitled the Sewing Machine Girls. The third floor loft is where Jackson Square and formerly Victoria now Gore Park today. The Loft is still there. Wanzer had several factories, one farther down at Caroline Street and King, another one on Barton Street. They made small portable machines. Photos in Ham. Library Research Dept. She looked better than she has looked for a long time. Dear girl, God bless her. She is such a god girl. I could not help loving her if I should try. I staid till half past nine and we had a pleasant talk. My God I thank thee that thou hast preserved my darling, and again permitted her and me to meet each other in the world. �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL. ONE 17 March 1, Cont. A few short months ago I never expected to see her till I met in that land where there is no parting. But God has granted me the privilege of again beholding her. I have heard today that there is some talk of locating then college here in Hamilton instead of Woodstock. It would be almost too good news to be true. If I really happens, I will have all that my heart can write for as far as earthly pleasure good. God grant it may be true. Mar.5 Four days have passed since last I wrote in this book And they have been pleasant days to me. On Saturday I went to call upon Mr. Catchpole to find out what Mr. Andrew’s said about me I his letter. Then went to dinner with Mr. Byrne. He has a very comfortable house and a nice wife. I almost envy him he seemed so comfortable. But my turn will come some day. After dinner I called on Richards. I never saw anyone so surprised. �RICE/CAMPBELL Mar. 5 VOL.ONE 18 Cont. He could hardy speak for a minute, but stood shaking my hand and looking at me. We had a long walk and spent the afternoon together. At six I met Mary Ann and walked home with her. Her grandmother sent her to the grocery and we went and had a long walk. She told me that some very bad lies had been told against her, and that Mrs. Gilbert had told them. She refused to tell who said it or what the stories were, but from what she said and hints I had received from Byrne and Mrs. Gilbert I suspect that it is against her character and mine. I wrote to Uncle James on Saturday morning. Sabbath morning was very wet, indeed there was a little rain at intervals all day. I called for Mary Ann and we went to church together and sat in the same seat. I went home with her to dinner and then up for Jane Robb, but she was sick and could not come. Went to Sunday School together and home again and to church in the evening. Jane Robb, a friend in Hamilton. �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL. ONE 19 Mar. 5 Everybody that spoke to me seemed very glad to see me and hoped I was going to stay here. They have got the notion that I have come to take Mary Ann away. The girls all have been asking her if I am going to take her away. The girls all have been asking her if I am going to take her away. If they will only wait and see. Many of them thought I never meant to come back again and have been in insinuating as much, and it has taken them by surprise to see me. It will shut their slanderous mouths. I heard a little more about those reports against Mary Ann, but she persisted in refusing to give the name of those who told them. She does not want to tell me what the reports were, and I have not pressed her because it is indelicate to talk about. But I made up my mind to search out the whole matter. Monday I rose early and went to the store to have some private conversation with Bryne. He told me all he knew about the reports and gave Gallagher the Tailor as his authority. �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL. ONE 20 Mar. 5, Cont After breakfast I met Richards and took a long walk with him. I questioned him closely, but he knew nothing of the matter. We had quite a walk and visited Mrs. Curtis for about a half hour. Then we went to see Mr. Gallagher to learn his authority for his report he has spread, but he was not home. We had another walk in the afternoon and called on Mr. Muir at Foster’s. I had made up my mind not to trouble myself any more to call upon Gallagher but just as Richards and I were standing in front of Uncle’s store, who should come along but the man himself. He stopped asked me how I got along, and shook my hands, but I said nothing till he asked if I had come back to stay. I told him no, the people of Hamilton did not like me well enough to have me stay. They lied about me. He wanted to know what I meant and I told him I had very bad reports and had traced them to him. He explained them to me and said Mrs. Gilbert had told his wife so. �RICE/CAMPBELL Mar. 5 VOL.ONE 21 Cont. I was very vexed enough when I had heard the whole story and if I had been ruled by impulse I should have made a fuss about it. It is too disagreeable a story to defile these pages. Suffice it to say that the story was that she was enciente ( fr.) pregnant by me and her grandmother suspected it , and was watching to see if it was true. Oh the wicked hypocricy of that being Mrs. Gilbert. She knew it was a double dyed lie, a pure invention of the Devil. My poor Mary Ann, to have such lies told about her. But her friends knew her too well to believe such stories. God will avenge her wrongs and punish her enemies. That detestable Mrs. Gilbert was caught in her own trap. She told Mary Ann that Mrs. Gallagher had told her and thus Mary Ann found out where the story originated, and also proved Mrs. Gilbert to be a liar. The old wretch hinted it to me and stirred up my curiosity, and thus the whole story has been revealed to me. �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL.ONE, 1861 22 Mar. 5, Cont. Yesterday I bought a few things, a Greek book and a box of pills for myself, Baxter’s, Call to The Converted, for Richards, a scent bottle for Mrs. Bailey and some paper for Mary Ann. Today I am going visiting some of my friends. I did intend to o away today, but Uncle urged me to stay over tomorrow. March 6 Had a walk with Richards in the morning. Wrote a letter to Uncle George acknowledging his letter and thanking him for his kindness. Spent afternoon and evening with Mary Ann. Dear girl, how I love her. We had a pleasant time talking and reading our Bible and commenting on what we read. I went home at half past nine. Found a letter from Uncle James telling me about the parcel and money to be sent to me. The parcel will be sent in a few days, the money will be sent by his traveler when he passes through Woodstock and lamenting her own sinfulness. �RICE/CAMPBELL March 9 23 Brantford Here I am I Brantford, so far on my way towards my studies. I left Hamilton Thurs. the 7th. Spent part of the morning with Richards. Met Mary Ann at dinner time, went home with her, bid herself and grandmother goodbye. She did not feel so bad about my going away this time, because it is not so far. Richards came to the cars to see me off and came as far as the junction with me. Had an unpleasant journey for I felt somewhat unwell. Got to Brantford and astonished the folks, but to my sorrow found Annie off to Paris on a visit. Next day Aunt Lizzie, Uncle Herbert and I went to Paris after Annie. Staid at Mr. Capron’s to dinner and got home I time for tea. Poss. Hiram Capron family who manufactured, Plaster of Paris. Mortons made starch in Paris. Dinner is at 12 noon. Tea is 4, supper is later. This morning I began a letter to Mary Ann but had no time to finish it, as Annie and I went out to visit Mrs. Morton and Jeannie. My illness has changed into a cold, and I think it has settled in my lungs, at least it feels like it. Old Mrs. Morton, daughter cousin Jeanie �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL.ONE 24 March 9, Cont. I have a constant desire to cough, but dare not account of the racking pain in my chest. Went into town this evening and got a bottle of my prescription for colds. March 11 Woodstock I have at last arrived at my destination the Woodstock institute at Woodstock. Sabbath day I went to hear Mr. Alexander both times. Morning sermon was Amos V:1. Woe to them that were at ease in Zion, evening, Ps.X1X: 12, 13. Both discourses were excellent. This morning I finished my letter to Mary Ann but have not had a chance to post it,so shall add some more to it tonight. Annie and I left Brantford after dinner and rode to Paris and took the cars for Woodstock. *Annie Rice, his sister is visiting Brantford. As I was coming up from the depot I met two of the students and walked up with them to the Institute. One of them took me to Dr. Fyfe and I presented my papers. After he had read it he asked a few questions and gave me a room. �RICE/CAMPBELL 25 March 11, Cont. I room with Mr. McInnes, No. 28. So now I am settled down to college life. God make it profitable to me. I received a letter from Uncle James and answered it. Received a parcel of clothing from Uncle James. Mar. 16 I have not either time or inclination to write I this journal during the week. But now at it’s close I will endeavor to record the chief occurrences. On Tuesday I mailed letters to Uncle James, Mary Ann, Uncle Frank and Lucy. In the morning Mr. Stewart gave me a list of books I will require and in the evening I went down to the bookstore and bought them. Had nothing to do all day. Wed. Joined the Latin and Greek classes and received my first lessons. Thursday I joined the history and arithmetic classes, and recited my first Greek lessons. I am to have Greek everyday, so as to catch up with my class. �RICE/CAMPBELL VOL.ONE 26 Friday I recited my lessons, and went for a walk. While today I have done little or nothing. I have written one letter to Uncle Ebenezer, and part of another to Mary Ann, have translated two Latin exercises and a few such jobs. McInnes, my roommate has been sick and I have had to wait on him, but he is better now and can wait on himself. I have been troubled with a wretched toothache but I got it filled by the dentist and it does not hurt me now. Mar. 17 Went to the Baptist Chapel in the morning and heard Dr. Fyfe from John V111: 36. It was a fine sermon, but not as good as the one I heard from Mr. Ingles the United Presbyterian minister. It was from Matt V:8 and was a beautiful and deeply interesting sermon. In the evening, Mr. Peden preached in the Baptist church. �RICE/Campbell VOL. ONE 27 March 20 Again I sit down to record the events of life as they pass under my observation. On Monday, I studied hard all day, and was not out of the house for five minutes during the whole day. I wrote part of my composition, and in the evening wrote a little in letter to Mary Ann. It was the anniversary of that night on which I won from her the confession of her love. Never will I forget that Sabbath evening and our long and delightful walk, and the talk we had together. The memory is sacred and will ever remain unknown to profane minds. One year of great joy and great sorrow has passed since then, but I would not change my condition for what it was then on any account. Then I had no joy but the one of the love of a pure and holy being like Mary Ann, and hers I was not confident of possessing. I had but little love for the cause of Christ and was living in a cold dead state, but now have changed. �RICE/Campbell 28 March 20, Cont. I am doing my master’s will, living to his service and for the advancement of his kingdom and I am sure of the love of my dearest Mary Ann. Thank God for the great change. Yesterday I found time to finish my composition but was confined in doors nearly all day. Today I have been for a walk, and went to the dentist, but he was not in to get him to fix my tooth. The fellow is a humbug I verily believe, for my tooth has been worse than ever before. Mr. Sharer, Uncle James traveler called today while I was out and I did not see him. He left his card, and after supper I went down town to see him. Had a very pleasant talk with him., and received fifteen dollars from Grandma, Aunt Jennie and Aunt Jane. I must write to thank them as soon as possible. I had time today so went up to the store and back. The following is the doctors prescription which I copy here in order to preserve it. �RICE/Campbell 29 March 26 Six days have passed away and I have not had time to write a single word in this Diary. I think I must alter it’s name from Diary to “ weekly.” Nothing of any importance occurred till Friday the 22 on which evening I became a member of the Athenaeum Society.” I also joined the *Judson Missionary Society. Saturday I wrote to Millie answering her letter, and enclosed a note of thanks to Aunt Jane for her kindness. On Sunday attended the Baptist Church and Sabbath School. Today finished and mailed letters to Mary and John Richards. This week has been a very hard one, up late tonight studying, little or no exercise and plenty of hard lessons. I hope to be able to worry through till the holidays and keep up. If I cannot stand that long, how shall I do after three or four years close confinement to study? History of The Athenaeum Club/ Traditional London club The Athenaeum Club once brought together minds such as Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens. With so many brilliant minds in one place, conversation was never dull. John Wilson Croker, Sir Thomas Lawrence founded the Athenaeum in 1824 for gentlemen who were accomplished in Science, Literature and Art. �RICE/Campbell 30 There is a young man in the Institute now who has taken to bleeding with the lungs, mainly brought on by overwork. God help me to pass through my college life and come out at last with a good constitution and talent to improve it in his service. April 1, 1861 All-Fools Day, and the boys are fooling each other as fast as possible. I have not written in this book for nine days, partly because I and not time, partly because I had nothing particular to write. Last Thursday wrote to Aunt Jane and Aunt Lizzie giving them some account of my actions here. Thursday evening being church meeting, I sat up till half past two writing out my composition. Friday was a holiday, at least it was called one, but most of us studied a great part of the day. I wrote to Aunt Jennie and Uncle James in the morning. Mr. Stone asked me to write an essay for the missionary society two weeks from last Saturday. *Adoniram Judson, 1810, and seminary students established with Gen Asso. of Massachusettes Congregational, American Board of Commissions for Foreign Missions. �RICE/Campbell 31 April 1, 1861 I promised to do my best ad in the afternoon I sat down to write on the subject I had chosen. It is “The Bible” I wrote for some time then gave up and studied no more that day. Attended the Athenaeum Society in the evening, and spent the rest of the time in playing checkers. Saturday I did nothing particular. Sunday I heard Mr. Cooper in the morning, Dr. Fyfe in the evening. I had to lead the morning prayer meeting which was a hard task. April 9 More than a week since I last wrote in this journal. Since then I have received a letter from Mary Ann enclosing a beautiful bookmark made with her own hair, a letter from Uncle Frank and one from Annie. Last Wednesday I was taken with a dreadful pain through my chest so bad that I could not study. �RICE/Campbell 32 April 9,1861, Cont. Since then I have recited three lessons, as I was so bad I could not sit for than a few minutes at a time for I would get such a pain through my body that I could do nothing. I have staid till now expecting to get well, but I am no better and am going home. Last night I made all arrangements to go. I start for Brantford at noon. I was appointed to declaim on Saturday, but I will not be here. I also had to read my essay before the missionary society on Saturday night, but Mr. Montgomery promised to read it, if I would write it. I have done do and given it to him. On Friday night I was put on debate with Mr. Bryant for the first Friday in the term. Miss McKenzie and Northrup are the speakers on my side. April 10, 1861 Brantford I left Woodstock yesterday at noon and arrived here about three o’clock. Unfortunate fellow that I am I got here just in time to be late Annie went out to Paris, just s I got here. She is coming back tomorrow. �RICE/Campbell VOL. ONE April 10, Cont. 33 Brantford I studied out my Greek exercises this morning and went into town, and got a bottle of cough medicine and some pegging and sewing awls. Aunt Lizzie has promised to furnish me with all the bedding I require. She told me that Uncle George is going to help me pay for my board. I do not feel as well as usual today and have been troubled with bleeding at the nose. I hope to get over all that before long and I must do my best to get a good stock of health for next term. April 15, 1861 Hamilton Again as I sit down to enter my thoughts and action in this little book. For 5 days nothing has been entered in it, partly on account of traveling, partly ill health, and partly laziness. But to begin- I left off in the midst of my story about my health. It is but little better, in fact, I am afraid it is worse. My cough still remains, and trouble me more by it’s constant tickling than by it’s severity. �RICE/Campbell April 15 VOL. ONE Cont. 34 Hamilton The pain in my lungs has nearly gone, but it appears to have been transferred to my head. I am also now very subject to chills which go through my whole body. On Saturday evening I was out walking. I was taken with a very severe chill which almost threw me down. And again just before I went to bed. Indeed I thought that I should be sick, but when Sunday morning came I was well enough to go to church. I stood it well enough, until Sunday School was nearly over, then my head began to ache, and continual to ache with more or less violence all afternoon and evening, In the evening. In the morning I was too sick to pay any attention to the sermon. After church I went home with Jane Robb and Mary Ann. We went into Jane’s house and studied there till nine o’clock, then I saw Mary Ann home, and came home myself, and went directly to bed. My walk appears to have done me some good for I slept soundly until Uncle wakened me at a quarter to eight. �RICE/Campbell 35 April 15, 1861 Cont. Today my head does not trouble me so much, but I feel bad all over. It is surprising how week I am, I can do nothing without feeling completely exhausted. This afternoon I walked out to the “Cemetery ” and “ Suspension Bridge” and when I got home again I could hardly walk although I took nearly two hours to accomplish the journey. I feel wretched indeed. These discouraging facts and the bad news I have heard of my younger sister, Millie have had the tendency to depress my spirits, and to cause me to be very desponding and almost willing to give up without a struggle. There is but one thought that gives me hope and that has called me to be a minister of the Gospel, and I hardly think that he will cut my life short without my having done anything towards me and make me cling to this world. One is that I have done little or nothing for the course of Christ, and I would wish to do more ere I die. �RICE/Campbell 36 April 15, cont. The other is that I must part from Mary Ann and not so much on my own account do I give, as on hers. It would be a hard blow to her if I should die for she loves me better than all else, and if I die young I must leave her to struggle on in poverty and sorrow, while if I live I may be able to make her life one of joy and plenty. Oh if God would grant me life until I could do something for his cause, and until I could give to my loved one sufficient of this world’s goods to place her above poverty, due to place her in such a position that she need not work so hard. If these were granted, then could I die happy. But God help me to bow to his will and say from the heart 'The will,O God be done.” Oh the wretchedness of poverty. I am neither able to procure medicine to make me better, nor to take a long journey in search of health, nor to relive my poor Mary Ann from her hard labour. If I was only sick , how much good I could do with my money. �RICE/CAMPBELL 37 April 15, cont But I must submit my will to that of my God and be willing to live and die how, when and where he pleases. When I arrived here on Sunday evening the folks were surprised to see me for they did not expect me. Mary Ann was astonished and delighted. I went up to see her in the evening and spent a very pleasant evening with her. On Saturday, I called to see Richards, but he was at work on King St. East near the toll gate. I walked down there and had a talk with him. On my way home I bought a couple of school books for 5 York. I got a pair of shoulder braces for myself and another for Mr. Yoe my roommate and when I wanted to pay for them Uncle gave me mine and charged me a dollar for Mr. Yoe's, thus giving me 75 cents on them. He also gave me five dollars in money. It was very kind of him to give me so much. He is a good kind hearted man and has given me many things since I came here in 1855. �RICE/CAMPBELL 38 April 15, 1861, cont. We have had some hard feelings and sharp words during that time, but on the whole have got on well together. He has been very kind to me and I will never forget it. April 16 Yesterday I went out for a walk and bought a book. In the evening I went to prayer meeting with Mary Ann. We had a very good meeting. That fellow Goggins is a perfect nuisance, he is becoming unbearable with his insolence to Mary ann. She has told him as plain as possible that she does not like him, and cannot and will not have him, but he persists in his attentions. Last night he met her and was very impudent because she would not let him see her to and from prayer meeting. If I come across him I will tell plump and plain that he is not wanted and it would be best for him to let her alone. I have heard bad things about Millie. The doctor has ordered her to the salt water on account of ill health. I am afraid the poor child is going into the consumption. She has just the constitution of a consumptive person, and I very much fear that all three of us will die of consumption. �RICE/Campbell VOL ONE 39 April 16/Cont. I wrote to her yesterday and enclosed the two dollars from Aunt Mary Anne to her. I had always forgotten to send them before. I also sent her a little book as a birthday gift. Dear child, I hope she will recover, but I fear that she will never get entirely well. However she may live years after I am dead in the grave. I have a kind of presentement that my days are numbered and that my life here on earth will be short. The Lord only knows all the trouble I have to endure, and to him alone can I look for succor. May he fit me for life or death as suits him best. April 18,1861 No better, no better, and very little prospects of ever getting better. At last I have been to the doctor to have my chest examined. Tuesday Uncle gave me a note to Dr. MacKelcan telling him to give me a thorough examination and charge it to him. It was very kind of him to pay the expenses of the exmination. �RICE/CAMPBELL 40 April 18, Cont. Yesterday morning I went to the Dr's and he examined me very carefully. He sounded all over my chest and back and at last told me that my lungs were not diseased as yet, but they were very weak and predisposed to consumption. My heart is diseased considerably being much enlarged and very irregular in it's action. He says this climate is very bad for me, and recommended me to go to a warmer climate. But what nonsense for me to think of it. A poor youth with no money, dependent on my friends for everything; however am I to procure enough money to take me to a warmer climate. But what nonsense for me to think of it. The weather since I came down here has been very cold and changeable. On Tuesday evening I did not go out, not thinking it safe. Yesterday was a beautiful day; the sun was shining brightly, and but for the cold wind it would have been aa fine day a day could be wished for. I went to the doctors in the morning then up John st to the Mountain View Hotel and down James street. Then I went down to the railway wharf and watched them loading logs on board of the shipping and then came home for dinner. �RICE Campbell 41 April 18, 1861, Cont. In the afternoon I went down King Street to where Richards was working and talked to him till he was ready to come home and then walked home with him. After supper went to see Mary Ann. Mrs. Gilbert made a great bother about somethings I was charged with, telling Byrne, but I never said them at all. She declined saying anything against Mary Ann and I, and pretended that she had nothing to do with telling those abominable lies about us. She wasted more than an hour with her idle denials and explanations for I did not believe them and I guess she thought as much. I believe she is just as guilty as can be, and I had a great notion to tell her so. But for Mary Ann's sake I held my peace. Today it has snowed all day, but the snow does not appear to be very deep. It must melt nearly as fast as it falls. Oh how I wish it were fine weather, for I cannot go out in such weather as this. I have been out for a short �RICE/Campbell 42 April 18,1861, Cont. Rx Acid Nitriczi, Ac. Muriat zij. Tr Zlyoscy zp; Aqua ad ziv. Inisce. A teaspoon in half a tunbler of water, half an hour before each meal. To be taken for sometime, and then substitute Syrup Iodid of Irons, 70 drops three times daily. April 20, 1861 A gain has come around the Saturday evening, the last of the week, I have not been out tonight and I think the night air is not good for me. This is the third night this week I have staid at home. I was out to see Mary Ann last night. Had a very pleasant time with her, for we had a long confidential talk together about my going away to foreign lands as a missionary. She says if I go she will come with me, for she will not let me go alone. God bless her for the loving words. If I do go away from this country and indeed, I will at least have one true friend to go with me. Wrote to Uncle Frank, and cousin George telling them about my ill health and prospects. �RICE/Campbell April 22, 1861 43 Hamilton Yesterday was a beautiful warm day, and I felt well and in good spirits. I went out immediately after breakfast, called for Mary Ann and we went for a walk up to the cemetery. We got back just in time for church. Uncle was there. I guess the folks stared some to see Mary Ann and I walk in so independent and take a seat so near the front. Perhaps they will set us down as married. I saw some of them looking pretty at us. Margaret Jane was with Dryland. I really believe that she is married for she acts like it. I went home with Mary Ann to dinner and then we went to Sunday school. For a wonder we got no teasing. Our bible class was a very good one, and we received some instruction. Went home with Mary Ann to tea, and then to church and home with Jane Robb and then for a walk. I got home about half past nine. Today the doctor called. I asked what climate he recommended and he said Australia, or any place in the same latitude. Wrote to Mr. Yoe in regards to school matters. �RICE/Campbell 44 April 27, 1861, cont. Again have I reached this the scene of my studies, and I feel in good spirits, and health. It is several days since I have written in this book and the neglect has been occasioned by several reasons. I have been visiting and traveling and had not time. My last entry was on Monday in regards to what happened on Sunday. Present knowledge shows that I was right in thinking that we would be taken for a newly married couple. But I will tell what I have learnt in the proper place. After I had written to Mr. Yoe, I went down to the railroad to post the letters, and find out what time the cars left, then went onto the wharf and watched them loading vessels and then uptown to the store. I met Mary Ann at twelve and went for a walk as she waited to avoid one of her shop mates, who was coming to meet her to go to the shop. We walked round until one o'clock and then went home to dinner. �RICE/Campbell 45 April 27, cont. After dinner I called round for her and we went off for a walk. Somebody has been telling her Grandmother that we were married, and the woman appears to believe it. I thought they would say so and my sorrow is that it is not true. I wish we were married and I would be willing enough to have them talk about it. We went up to the cemetery and got a pleasant seat away from the tombs and had a good talk. We talked of many things, and among others of my going away. My health and my doctor's advice were spoken of and the prospect of my leaving this country for some warmer climate was discussed pretty thoroughly. God bless the girl. She shared my heart, by her words of love and devotion. My greatest grief has been the thoughts of my parting with her, and yet I did not think it proper to ask her to go with me, because I know that her love to me would lead her to comply with my request. �RICE/Campbell 46 April 27,1861, cont. While her sense of duty to her Grandmother would make her feel unwilling, and I did not wish to distress her so much as would be the consequence of my asking her to go with me. But the dear girl did not wait for me to propose it, but at once said that if I went, she would go with me, and her Grandmother would have to go to her son's. O' what a load it took of my mind. May God grant that it may be pleasing to his will to permit us, thus to-- and spend our united lives in his service in some land far distant from our native soil. When we were tired of sitting, we went out to the suspension Bridge and back and then down home. I staid to tea and then we went to see Jane Robb, found her away and so had our for our frames. We went to prayer meeting and then home, or rather we went for a walk and as it was a beautiful moonlight evening, and my last in Hamilton we prolonged our walk till a quarter to ten. It was hard to tear ourselves from each other, but it had to be done. �RICE/Campbell 47 April 27, 1861, cont. On Tuesday, I started for Brantford at a quarter past twelve. Uncle Ebenezer was still in bed, he has been ailing for some days, but would not lay up until he was forced to. He has been very kind to me, and has given me a great many things. First he gave me $5, and a pair of shoulder braces, and medicine and paid for my medical examination, and gave me two bottles of medicine and a bottle of pain killer, just before I came away, Aunt Anah, has also been very kind to me, and just before I came away she slipped a roll of bills in my hand, which on counting I found amount to to ten dollars. I found the folks in Brantford well. Wednesday,I had a walk with young Shenstone's and then went out to old Mrs. Morton's and stopped for dinner and tea. Thursday,I went to Shenstone's to dinner, and we visited Charley Hale. Friday, Aunt Lizzie gave me some sheets, pillow cases and towels, and would have given me lots more , but I would not take them. She also baked me a nice fruit cake to take with me. �RICE/Campbell 48 April 27, cont. I left Brantford at about one o'clock and arrived in Woodstock, all safe and sound. I visited amongst the students, and in the evening was on hand for the debate. Bryant was unwell, The speaking was pretty good, but the arguments were no great shakes. My private opinion's that the affirmative should have gained the question, but the society thought different. This morning I have been up and paid Dr. Fyfe for the first half of the first half of this term, have helped carry some books down to the Institute and have been for a ride with Mr. Yoe. Last Monday night I received a letter from Millie telling me of her sickness, and I intend to answer it today. May 2, 1961 Canadian Literary Institute What a strange country this is. Such was the impression I overheard this morning, as I was talking a walk, and truly the state of things justified the expression. �RICE/Campbell 49 May 2, Cont. The idea of ice forming on the night of May first. Yesterday was very cold, and we had a slight flurry of snow, and to cap the climax, this morning we discovered a coating of ice on the surface of every puddle. Truly this is a great country. This weather must surely be very bad for the farmers, for the ground is soaking with water, and they are not clear from frost. If the warm weather delays it's coming much longer it will be ruinous to the crops. My last entry was on Saturday morning. That afternoon I wrote to Millie and advised her the best I know how, I also told her about my sickness. On Sunday, I went to church twice and also to Sunday School. We had a very interesting discussion on some verses in the part of the tenth Chapter of the Gospel of John. Mr. Yoe has proposed to start a Sabbath School for coloured children, and I agreed to join him.I think Mr. Nott will join us also. After evening service I went with Mr. Yoe to his friends. �RICE/Campbell 50 Monday morning, I consulted Dr. Fyfe and he advised me to continue my studies at present and not leave my Latin as I was intending to do. He told me he wanted me to take a long walk everyday and to use every means to keep my health. I commenced my recitations on Monday. My lessons come in an order that I do not like very much but I cannot help it. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Greek comes third third hour in the morning and history the first. Latin the second and geometry the third hour in the afternoon. On Tuesday I have no lesson, but Arithmatic, on last hour in the afternoon, same on Thursday. On Tues, I received an answer from Uncle James, to my previous letters. I bought a Bible Dictionary down at the bookstore. I have not written to Hamilton or Brantford yet, and I don't know when I can get time. Yesterday morning, Mr. Stewart called me to him and questioned me about my age and place of residence. He said I must write to Montreal and get the scholarship sent up to me so that I can have it in and have it registered. �RICE/Campbell 51 I must write Uncle George as soon as possible and have him send it. Last night we had a meeting at the Excelsior and passed several good resolutions, the Doctrine of Succession was proposed , but was put down. We seemed almost certain of gaining the victory tomorrow night. Stone is not here and is not expected to stay here this term. Two or three more of their side are not come and there is every hope of our gaining the day. If we should we will speedily resind all those stupid rules of their and make decent ones. May 6, 1861 ELECTIONS Woodstock Again I do steal a few moments in order to enter my thoughts and actions in my diary. On Thursday, I wrote in this book about my hopes that our party would conquer in the election on Friday night evening, but alas we were beaten. We proposed to have the elections first but they were strongest and overruled us. They then proposed some more members, to the first we made no objection, but to the second, a young man named Murray we made such strong objection that they were forced to lay questions over till next night. �RICE/Campbell 52 May 6, Cont. Then we proceeded to election. They had no objection to our candidate Mr. Shrimpton but were pretty anxious to put him in so as to call him their President. They beat us and all our other officers and put in theirs, but only by a majority of one and two. On Saturday morning, the Excelsior had a meeting and unanimously resolved on Sucession. They have insulted us and have shown such disposition to ride over us that we will not submit any longer. We are to pretend that we have an article setting forth our reasons for Secession, and having our names signed to it, which is to be read next Friday evening and then we will leave the Society. We intend to form a society of our own and to go in opposition to them. They are afraid that we will succeed and they know that they could not sustain themselves without us. However, next Friday will know the true state of events. �RICE/Campbell 53 May 6, 1861 Cont. But they are anxious to find out our intentions, and are very vexed because they cannot do so. One of their men came over to our side just before elections, and now no name is too bad for them to call him. But enough of this and our doings. On Saturday night I wrote to Uncle George requesting him to send up the scholarship; as the Faculty desires to have it registered. Sunday morning, Mr. Yoe and I went to hold the first meeting of our coloured Sabbath school. I expected to find all children, but instead of that we found grown persons. We had a very pleasant time, and I was greatly dissapointed to find that I like it. Five of them could read, and Mr. Yoe asked me to teach them while he took the others. We read over the first 19 verses of first chapter of John's Gospel, and I explained and questioned as I knew how. Then I went to church. Heard a pretty good sermon from Elder Cooper. After I was invited into the church and received the Right Hand of Fellowship. �Rice/campbell 54 May 6, Cont. It being the 5th of May, Mary Ann's birthday, I did not go to Sabbath School, but spent the afternoon writing to her. Well do I remember one year ago this time. Then we were together and not separated. Then we were indeed happy in the society of each other. Much of sorrow have we passed through since then, but we would not exchange our present condition with that of a year and a half ago on any consideration. May 8 Yesterday was a very disagreeable day, cold and raining. It did not rain steadily, but by fits and starts. One hour the sun would be shining brightly, the next the rain fell like a deluge. I received a letter from Aunt Jennie yesterday. She writes a long affectionate letter, tells me of their sorrow of my sickness and that they will doubltless be willing to furnish me with some money to go away on a voyage if I desire it, that is to go in the fall and return in the spring. �RICE/Campbell 55 May 8, Cont. This is very kind of them, but does not suit my circumstances or prospects. First when I do go away, I wish to stay away and go about my work. This climate is a very bad one for me and I do not wish to return to it. Second if I go thus I must leave Mary Ann and I don't want to do that, for I would never expect to see her again. So I think it best for me not to go, but to stay through the winter and to go next summer. May 10, Wednesday evening the “Excelsior” had a meeting, and adopted and signed a protest a resignation from the Athenaeum. It is to be read tonight. Yesterday I wrote a long letter to Aunt Jennie and told her all my troubles and trials. We of the Sessessionals, have been anxiously awaiting for tonight,and now it is almost here. I expect to have quite a time. March 12 1861 Here I am again,commencing another week's work. Another week of mingled joy and pleasure. As I said we read our protest before the society Friday night, and some of there were mad enough, Ross especially. �RICE/Campbell 56 They tried to soft soap us, but we told them that we wished them to take action on the matter immediately. They then expected our resignation and we retired. Saturday morning after the exercises, we met and formed ourselves into a literary society called the Excelsiors. Our meetings are to held on Friday evenings in Mr. Hankinson's class. We have a paper and I am editor for the first month. The O'K' hardly speak to us now, and the change this affair has caused is indeed wonderful. On Saturday morning I received a letter from Uncle George enclosing the scholarship with the twenty dollars payment of his first installment on it. I intend to hand it in to Mr. Stuart and get Uncle's note this morning. Was at church twice yesterday and heard two good sermons. May 14/1861 Wrote to Richard's yesterday telling him when and where I would meet him on Queen's B-Day. I handed the scholarship to Mr. Stuart and the money: he said that he would get me the note. He registered the scholarship, and gave it back to me. �RICE/Campbell 57 May 14/cont. In the afternoon I went down to his and had a talk with him in regard to my studies. He said, he would speak to the faculty about it. This morning I wrote Uncle James and Uncle George, telling of my studies, hopes etc. May 16 On Monday, I wrote to Richard's in answer to his letter. Yesterday but little happened worth recording. Dr. Fyfe has been talking to Mr. Shrimpton and he desires us to united again with the Athenaeum on certain condition, viz. That the boys become members but have no vote. Some of our men are disposed to accept but we will split on that. I for one will not go back. This morning I wrote to Aunt Anah and Aunt Lizzie. May 20 The last that I wrote in this book was last Thursday. On Friday morning Mr. Stuart handed me Uncle George's note and at noon I registered it and the scholarship to him. �RICE/Campbell 58 May 20, Cont. In the afternoon the Excelsior had a meeting to decide what to do about writing with the Athenaeum. Our unanimous decision was that we would offer no terms and would accept of none of them. Our only concession was to propose to the doctor to let us have the room one week, they the others. We positively refused to unite with them. In the evening we met in Mrs. Hankinson's room and had a first rate meeting. After the Literary Exercises, Dr. Fyfe called the societies into the Chapel room and suspended them on account of their refusing to work together. We are suspended till he in his sovereign will sees fit to let us recommence. He has stopped what I fancy he will find hard work to start up again. He thinks if he lets us stew over a few weeks or months, that we will join together again, but that is unlikely. He has over stepped his authority and will see it someday. On Saturday, Excelsior had a meeting and resolved to hold together as a society till better times. Everything was satisfactorily settled. Yoe went away this morning to see his best beloved. �RICE /Campbell 59 May 20, 1861, Cont. I got a letter from Montgomery and he is well. On Saturday we had some rain. I went to church twice and heard good sermons. This morning I received a letter from cousin Lucy. All well. Yoe got back this evening. I am going to sit up all night with Diamond who is sick. May 21 Sat up all night with Diamond. I feel quite fresh this morning, but expect to feel the effects tonight. I wrote to Montgomery and mailed the letter this morning. I had a long walk and feel just ready for breakfast. This is my easy day and I am very glad of it, for I don't feel much inclined to work. May 27 Here I am back again after a few days fun and recreation. I did not have this book with me and so I could not enter things as they occurred from day to day. I must content myself with notes taken at the time. �RICE/Campbell 60 May 27, 1861, Cont. On the 22nd, the day before I left, I received an excuse from my arithmatic and also leave of absence from the building. On the morning of the 23rd, I went down to the post office and found a letter from Richards stating that Jane Robb was not coming but that he and Mary Ann would be in Brantford. I left Woodstock at 7:35 A.M. When I got to Paris there was no train for Brantford till Afternoon, so I started off on foot. I reached Brantford about half past ten. They were glad to see me. After dinner went into town. I saw Charley Hale, but did not see Shenston. May 24 Rained a very little in the morning. After breakfast I went down to meet Richards and Mary Ann. I walked out about two miles on the Hamilton Road and then sat down to wait for them. They came along about ten. Road into town with them and took them direct to Aunt Lizzie's. Dryland and Margaret Jane came up for company, but we lost sight of them till we were on our way home. After tea we all went into town/ we were late for the procession, but we went up into Mrs. Foster's and could see all that was going on. �RICE /Campbell 61 May 24th, Cont. Richards and I went to the bazaar and saw Shenston. We came across Mathieson with some girls. We had a good time generally; about five Richard and I went up to Uncle Andrew's. Got something to eat, and brought along the horse. Started for home about six. Met Margaret Jane and Dryland just outside Brantford and kept company all day. Just past the halfway house, our horse took a notion to kick. It kicked it's foot over the dashboard and stuck there. I jumped out and helped Mary Ann out and then helped Richards to set things right. Going through Ancaster our horse got scared by fireworks and started off at a pretty good pace. There was one very bad place on the hill where the horse nearly threw them coming up, but he could not shy he was held so tight going down. We got into Hamilton about half past ten. I saw Mary Ann home then went to Uncle Ebeneezer's Found them off to Toronto. I went to bed pretty soon. And thus ended my 24th of May. Reuben Shenston was the son of Shenston who started the Oxford Gazeteer in Brantford. �RICE/Campbell, VOL ONE 62 May 24, 1861 Cont. Very different it was from the same day in 1860. Then Mary Ann and I went to the “Falls” and spent a pleasant day all by ourselves. I think on the whole that I had more pleasure in 1860 that 1861, that is as far as I am concerned. May 25, 1861 Hamilton Went to see Richards about the buggy. Morrison would not charge us for the damage done. He wondered it was not worse. I had great difficulty making Richards take half the horse money from me. He wanted to pay all but I would not consent and I conquered. I searched all through the second hand book stores for a copy of “Williamson's Euclid.” I could not find one of any sort. At last I went to McLernand's and bought Chamber's Euclid for 621/2 cents. Went up and spent the evening with Mary Ann. We went out for a walk and she told me all her troubles. Her grandmother is getting crosser everyday and she has a hard time of it. �RICE/Campbell 63 From what I can see of the old woman, she is failing fast, and I do not think she will live long. So I do not urge Mary Ann to resent her treatment, as I would if she were well and in her right mind. She seems hardly accountable for her actions. Poor Mary Ann has had a hard time with her, and it will be a release to both when she dies, for she is a burden to herself, and a trail to all by whom she is surrounded. She gave Mary Ann terrible scolding about getting false teeth and laid it all to me. Mrs. Gilbert got hold of it, and reported that I gave them to Mary Ann. The old wretch kept out of my sight most of the time, and it is well for I was going to give her a good going over for her impudence to report lies. As for Mrs. Bailey, she can say what she pleases but the others had better keep quiet. May 26, Sabbath spent the whole day with M.A. In the morning went up to the cemetery and walked round till church time. Then home to dinner and back to Sabbath School, and then home. �RICE/Campbell 64 About half past five it commenced to rain but stopped for us to go to church. Rained a little during church time, but cleared up till we got home. It almost seemed as if God stopped it on purpose for people to go to church. I staid with Mary Ann till half past nine then went home. This morning, I left Hamilton at eleven and arrived here a little after one. Mr. Stuart excused me on account of my Greek class and I recited my other lessons all right. June 1 st Saturday has arrived and must enter something in my book or I will fall behind. Monday and Tuesday evening Craig and I went over to Deacon Burche's after supper. We got the girls cards, had a very pleasant time talking to them, and left about half past seven, went up to Kern's, traded cards and left there about eight, went to Ralston's and staid till after nine, and then home to the Institute. �RICE/Campbell 65 Thursday evening Montgomery and I went for a walk and I got home about eight. Last night I did not go out. Yoe went out and stayed out all night. I had a wretched tooth ache and did not sleep all night. I was up very early this morning and went out for a walk. We had quite a hard frost last night. I am afraid, it will hurt the crops. I had to speak this morning, and I got through it very well. Mr. Stuart said I did well. Mont. And I have made an appointment with Miss Sudborough and Bland to go for a walk this evening after prayers. I went to the dentist this morning for him to kill the nerve. He has done do but it hurts yet, I guess it is not quite dead. I have a dull aching pain and I can't do anything. I hope it will be over before tomorrow. I would like to hear from Montreal for I am almost out of money. I intended to write to cousin Lucy today. June 4th Woodstock Alas, alas, how sorely a student is driven by his studies. Here I am hard at work all day long, hardly ever leaving my studies and yet I can not find time to write letters or even in this book. But tonight I have a few minutes and I intend to improve them. �RICE/Campbell 66 June 4,1861, Cont. My last entry was on Saturday. I led prayers in the evening. After prayers Mont and I went over to Deacon Burtche's and waited till the girls were ready for a walk. Mont had Miss Bland, I Miss Sudborough. We had a nice long walk and very pleasant. Miss. T. is acquainted with Mary Ann and thinks here a very nice girl. Our walk lasted about an hour and then we went home. We came back arm in arm and passed several of our classmates door and saw us classmates. A number of them were standing at Ralston's and I stood talking to the others. Then we went down to the post office and then home. Sunday morning Mr. Stuart preached a first-rate sermon. In the afternoon, Cameron, Smith, Mont and I walked out about 4 miles to hear Ross preach. It rained and we got pretty wet coming back. Got home late for tea. Went to church heard a first rate sermon from Dr. Fyfe. Had a pleasant Sabbath. Monday nothing particular happened all day. Today I received a paper from Shenstone. I commenced my composition today and have about half finished it. �RICE/Campbell 67 June 7 Oh but I have some fun since I last wrote in this book. On Wednesday, I heard that Miss Fisher was going home next day and so after supper Mont and I went over to bid her goodbye. But we met Miss Bland and she said they were not at home, so we went back. After prayer we went over again, but Miss. Fisher was not in. We stayed till nine o'clock talking to Missis. Bland and Sudborough and then came home. But alas, Hankinson has seen us going and we have to go and give an account for ourselves. We said we went out, not intending to break the rules,or to stay long, but we wished to say goodbye to a fellow student. We had quite a long and pleasant talk, for he did not seem very angry, and he acted like a gentleman. He let us off this time, did it so kindly that he has put an effectual bar against us breaking the rules again. I respect him a great deal more since then than I ever did before. They have a new way now and he reads over the names immediately after prayers and we must answer to our names or be marked. * Hankinson is one of the teachers. �RICE/Campbell 68 Yesterday I finished my composition, finished a letter to Mary Ann, telling all the news, wrote to Richards, and learnt part of a piece for my next declaration. Chambers is sick and Mont and I sat up all night with him. I wrote to cousin Lucy and mailed the letter this morning. I went out for a walk this morning and met Miss. Sudborough and Fisher and took a walk with them. So I got a chance to bid her goodbye. June 8, 1861 And yet again some fun to record. Yesterday morning, at the opening of school Dr. Fyfe made reference to the fact some of the students were passing letters back and forth, and that some were visiting the young ladies, and some were going out during study hours. He was very severe in his denunciations of them, especially the first two, and threatened punishment to the offenders if they did not stop. Amongst the students Mont and I received the greatest share, but it is not so. (I have visited the girls and will do it again) and had been out during study hours, but I never passed letters with any of them. �RICE/Campbell 69 Either Dr. Fyfe or Mr. Hankinson seized letters coming to Miss. Northrup and opened it, and as the story goes, followed her to the post office, and took out her answer and read that too. It created quite an excitement when we heard the news. Some one went off and got a lot of cards printed warning to students to get all drop letters registered, so as to ensure safe delivery and when we got up this morning, we found one at every door. We cannot find out the perpetrator of the joke, but we intend to have fun about it. Several of us have stuck them upon the doors of our rooms. June 9, 1861 a very warm day, went to church twice. My clothes left in Brantford to be washed came up by express yesterday. There was not a scrap of writing which I think very strange. June 11, Nothing of importance happened yesterday. We are now receiving our Greek, and for tomorrow we have two lessons, and three reviews. In history, Miss Vining, gave us subjects to write essays upon. �RICE/Campbell 70 June 11, cont, My subject is *Alcibiades. It will take me all day nearly to put it in right shape and I have only today to do it. After supper last night, I had a walk with four of the girls for over half an hour. Thus I keep the rules. I wish that I might receive a letter containing some money for my pocket is empty. I have but three cents left and I owe the dentist for filling my teeth, and the express man for the parcel from Brantford. June 14 Friday night and again I enter something upon my book. Wednesday night I had a walk with the girls from the Old Institute and again last night. Yesterday, I received a letter from Mary Ann saying that Mrs. Byrne is dead. She does not say that her death was very sudden, nor does she mention what was the disease. I wrote to Annie last night. The preachers began to flock in today to the observation, and this morning it commenced. we had a holiday, (or rather half holiday )this afternoon so as to afford an opportunity to go to the association. * * Alcibiades: Greek orator, Athenian statesman. Disciple of Socrates in Pluto's Symposium. c 450-404 Mrs. Byrne, possibly mother or wife to Mr Bryne, Shopkeeper,Hamilton,On. �June 14, Cont. 71 We went in or perhaps a half an hour and then went up to Ralston's and had a pleasant chat with Misses R and B. Then I went up by the Old Institute and round home. After supper I went out to look for Elder Beardsoll, Davidson,and Alexander. I met the last just outside of the Institute and then went down to church and saw Elder Beardsoll and wife. At half past seven, Mont and I went to the Missionary meeting. I got Mont into a seat just behind Misses S. and B., a whole pew full of Institute girls on one side of us. We had a real good time, plenty of fun, plenty of good sound sense, plenty of music, and plenty of everything except money. Messers Alexander and Davidson with others spoke. After the meeting Mont and I walked home with the two girls and asked them to come for a walk tomorrow night, and made arrangements for the same. This morning I did a smart thing, at least I would have smarted had I been caught I was watching any chance to ask the two girls too come for a walk. Just before school met Miss B., but the Dr. was coming and I dared not ask. Davidson is the Baptist Superintendent Elder Beardsoll, is an old friend and mentor from Ingersoll, On. �Rice/Campbell 72 June 14, Cont. So right after prayers I asked Mr. Hankinson if I could get started, got to Ralston's, and stood there till Miss. S. came along, as I knew she would. Then made arrangement with her, went into Ralston's, got him to go to the post office, met Dr. Fyfe, he looked black, but said nothing, and I got safe back having accomplished my object. June 17, 1861 Woodstock On Saturday I attended church long enough to hear Mr. Alexander preach a magnificent sermon and then I spent the rest of the day as usual. In the morning early, it rained, but cleared up, and we had a beautiful day. After dinner Mont and I went down to the river and had a bathe. I wrote Millie and partly finished a letter to Aunt Anah which I finished this evening. After half past seven Mont and I went out to fulfill our engagement and have a walk. It looked rather rainy, and we hardly expected that the girls would come, but they did, and we had a very pleasant walk. Mont had Miss S. and I Miss B. We got them home just in time to avoid the rain which fell heavily later in the evening. �RICE/Campbell June 17, Cont. Sabbath 73 morning, Mont came to school with me and I resigned half of my class to him, and he seemed to be very much interested. Our church was crowded and as I did not wish to stay in such a crowded place, I went to hear Dr.Ingles. He preached a splendid sermon fromPs.cxxx1113. In the evening from 53rd of Isaiah latter part of the tenth verse. Today I have sent off a letter to Millie, finished one to Aunt Anah, and studied hard at my lessons. June 21 Nothing of moment has happened since last Monday. Miss. Vining has been away for a few days and Mr. Stuart is away now. We are getting on in our review first rate. I started to write to Mary Ann on Tuesday, and finished the letter yesterday. Fyfe is in town, he is engaged about building the new Institute. They commenced to build on Wednesday morning. I have not yet heard from Montreal nor have I received any money. I am getting quite discouraged about it, for here I am out of money and in debt. I got a paper from Mary Ann last night containing a notice of Mrs. Gallagher's death. �RICE/Campbell 74 June 22 Our exercises this morning were pretty good, but not equal to last Saturday. One of the girls broke down all together in reading. Ross was the first speaker. He had a good piece, a speech of Hannibal to the Army, but he murdered it. It was a wretched declamation. Ralston followed and was little better. Shrimpton did well, on Cassius encouraging Brutus to conspired against Caesar. McKenzie gave us a first rate speech in favour of smoking. Gold another good one, on the Deluge. Lapentiere, on Henry of Navarre. After the exercises Mr. Hankinson presented a beautiful copy of “Worsters's Dictionary ” to the Institute. A note of thanks was passed to be transmitted through Mr. Hankinson. After school, Mont and I went downtown, and while there a fire broke out. It was put out but not in time to save the building in which it originated. I have not yet received any money from Montreal and feel bad about it, for I do not dislike owing money to anyone. �RICE/Campbell 75 June 25 Sabbath afternoon Ini came in and took tea with me. We had Mr. Cooper in the morning, Dr. Fyfe at night. Mr. Stuart got back here on Monday morning. In the evening Mont and I went over and had a visit at Ralstons, and then went for a walk to the old Institute. Who should we meet but Misses S. and B. We had a good talk, and arranged for a walk on Saturday night. They had just got safely on their way home, when the Dr. came up. He did not say anything however. This morning he spoke about those who went to the circus and said he had not decided on the proper punishment for them. Now he restricts us so that we can't even go out on Saturday evenings without special permission. It is ridiculous, but one blessing only for three weeks. He gave out the opening exercise and permitted the students to chose their own speakers from each class. The middle Theological class chose stone, the Juniors, Gold. They accepted Theologus, Cameron. The University Class, Miss McKenzie, and the other class Northrup and Myself. �RICE/Campbell 76 June 25 I have written a piece for the occasion. It pretends to be a speech of Napoleon's on the field of Waterloo. I received a letter from Richards today. All well. JUNE 29 Saturday has come again, and that the last of the month. Since yesterday, but little has happened that is worth recording. I have broken some of the rules by talking to and visiting the girls. Last night, Mont and I were over at Ralstons for about an hour. We had a great time with Misses R.B. Such fun does one good once in a while. I have got up more than half of my speech for the Commencement exercises, two weeks from Tuesday. This mornings exercises were not of a very good quality. The compositions were very indistinctly read, and the declamations were too short. But there were no failures. I received back my composition on Early Associations today, and I feel proud of it. There was not a single correction in it, and at the end was the emphatic endorsement, in Stuart's writing, “ Good”. I come off for a declamation not next Saturday, as also Mont, and several others. �RICE/Campbell 77 June 29, Cont. Among the readers are Misses Bland and Sudborough Kilmaster, and other. Wrote a long letter to Annie Jane telling her of my despondency, and all my troubles. In the afternoon Mont and I went off with the intention of going in for a bathe, but I got busily engaged hunting for strawberries, and never got a bathe. I found a great many and had a feast. I picked nearly a pint and brought them home, but I went into Ralston's and gave them all away. While there Miss. Bland came in and as I came away she spoke to me about walk, she was afraid of the teachers but I argued her out of that. July 1st, 1861 Yesterday threatened rain, but we had nothing to speak of, just a few drops in the evening. Montgomery was some what sick today, and for a day or two back. I do not pity him because he will persist in studying. I have scolded him till I am tired. Mr. Cooper preached both times yesterday. �RICE/Campbell July 1/1861, Cont 78 After evening service, met Mont and Miss. B. I should think it about half past nine when we got home. There was a comet or something that was very like a *comet, visible to the north last night. It was very bright, a great deal brighter than a star, and appeared to have a tail. It appeared to move from west to east and I should think it moved very fast. It seems they are expecting a comet about this time, and this is probably the one. *Thatcher's Comet, seen as a bad omen. Since Civil War broke out, Fort Sumpter, etc. People believed it. July 2 Received a letter from cousin Lucy, last night. They are all well. I am now able to say both my declamations for Saturday and my speech for Tuesday and I have the greater part of my composition written. The comet is still visible, and appears to be getting brighter, probably it is coming nearer. Since Saturday I have been troubled with Diarrhea, which I lay to eating too many strawberries on Saturday. Mont could not recite yesterday, but is better today. I feel about half sick and am almost inclined to quit my lessons till I do feel better. I don't intend to get sick if I can help it. �RICE/Campbell 79 July 3 Have felt well in body today but not in mind. I received a letter from Annie Jane this morning and one from Millie this evening. They both write very affectionate letters but no money. Millie has already started for Cacuna.* She says, Aunt Jennie appears to have forgotten that she owns me a letter. Uncle James has been very busy, and Uncle George was out of town. They are all too busy to think of me, and poor I must stay here in poverty and be forgotten. If they have not time to write, they might at least send some money. I feel bad about it for I have no money to pay my debts, or my schooling, and have not even any to carry me away from this place. I am literally at my wit's end to find out what to do. I can do nothing. I must wait and see what the Lord will do for me. Oh, but I feel down hearted and cast down. I fear that I will not be able to come back next term, and if I don't come back then, I might as well stay away all together. �RICE/Campbell 80 July 6 Saturday again. Yesterday I wrote to Mr. Bowers saying that circumstances prevented going up today. I was sorry for it could not be helped. I had no money, and although I might have borrowed it, but would not do so. I had to borrow money to pay the letter. letter to Stark. I told him I must get something to do, for I could not afford to be idle. Last night we had a Missionary meeting and had essays by Miss. Cooper and Mr. stone, and a lecture by the Rev. Mr. Ingles, free church minister. This morning exercises were pretty good. Readers, Miss. Saunders on Flowers Misses Sudborough “Victory and the Grave.” and Miss. Kilmaster and Northrup. Speakers Deidrick, Yule, Mac Arthur on Napoleon, Mont, on America, myself the Pulpit Eloquence, and Meredith closed the list with a very funny piece of McKenzie's composition. I handed in my last composition, this morning. Next Saturday we who have to speak on Tuesday night have come before the Faculty on next Saturday morning. I have as yet got no money and almost despair of getting any. �RICE/Campbell 81 July 9 This morning I can sit down to write in this book with a good heart today for I have got no money. On Sunday morning Mr. Cooper gave me a very long and a very dry sermon. We were very glad when it was finished for we were about exhausted by the heat. In the afternoon there was a man lecturing in the town hall upon the Millenium. I did not go, but I heard that the lecture was the most arrant nonsense. In the evening Dr. Fyfe lectured on the same subject, and most effectively used the other man's up. I took notes of his discourse, of which the following are the most important. One argument was that two of the expounders of prophecy agree. Therefore all can not be right, but one must be right, and the others are wrong. Another in regard to the falsity of the principal that a day stands for a year, and as proof of its correctness the following passages were quoted, Gen.V1,3 Xv,13, V11,12 17. Jonah 111,4, Jer. xxv , 11,12& various others. Their principal proof of this made is Isaiah, x1v,24. A day for a year, and somewhat similar in Ezek. 1v,6, but God expressly said so in these cases and not in others. �RICE/Campbell 82 Dan,v11 “ Time,times and the diving of times.” They make this 1,260 years, but was exactly fulfilled by Antiochus Epiphanes.* He subdued 3 kings, waxed great, 168 B.C in May or June, he sent 2,200 troops who sacked Jerusalem, committed great slaughter defiles the temple by sacrificing swine, forced the priests to eat swine flesh, and in December 25th of the same year set up a statue of Jupiter in the temple. Exactly three years after to a day. Judas Maccabees cleansed the temple for exactly three years and a half. One of the Doctor's arguments was that God had always given a history of his people from the creation down to their destruction as a nation by Titus with the exception of about 400 years immediately preceeding the coming of Christ, but if we take Daniel's prophecies to refer to this, then the blank is filled up, and history shows that these events actually fulfilled the prophesies. Dr. Fyfe offers three objectives to their mode of interpretation. 1ST, it is not taught in the Bible, and where did they get it? Who told them they were to take a year for a day? *Antiochus Epiphanes was a Greek tyrant of the 2 nd century B.C. He was a vicious enemy of the Jewish people, outlawing Judaism. He was prophesied by Daniel. �RICE/Campbell 83 2nd the uncertainty of the science of chronology. As a proof of this he advanced the various opinions relative to Christ's first coming. Some say that Christ came as late as 6,984 years after the creation, others place it as low as 3,483, a trifling difference if only 3,501 years and there are no less than 300 different opinions ranging between these two. 3Rd, that the prophets themselves did not know the times when their prophecies were to be fulfilled. The events were clearly shown to them, but God, in most instances, withheld as to the truth of this, one only of which I will give. Zech 1X – 1-8, clearly refers to Christ. While the close refers to the Maccabees. He drew one striking simile and a very true one. That as we go out in a dark night and see the sky lighted up by the reflection of a large fire, we are led to think it very near, when in fact it is many miles away, but the darkness that is between hides the distance and it's light makes it appear near, so the which God clearly illuminated and made visible to the prophets appeared very near to them, both on account of this brightness and the darkness hiding all intervening objects and events. �RICE/Campbell 84 The principal of interpretation laid down by the Dr. was interpreted the prophetical parts of the scriptures as you would any other part; that it takes it literally, except when it would make it an absurdity. It was a very good discourse and I think produced a good effect. Yesterday we had a great deal of rain, which was very beneficial both to crops and human beings. After tea Mont and I went to Ralston's an had a pleasant visit. Then we went toward the old institute and met Misses B. and T. I asked them to go on a walk on Sabbath evening and I think they will. Mont and I translated the last exercise in our Greek book last night. Well do I remember the scene in the little sitting room, the many objections, their successful reputation, and at last the consent to the engagement. Never as long as I live will I forget that night. I spent part of the evening in writing to Mary Ann. Mont wanted me to go to the post office, but I didn't expect anything and I would not go. He came back, said there was a letter but the Postmaster would not let him have it as it appeared to contain money. �RICE/Campbell 85 This morning, I got excused and went down to the office for the letter. It was from Brantford and contained $10. Aunt Lizzie gave me a great scolding, and I did deserve a scolding that's a fact. I was very thankful for he money and I look upon it as an answer to my prayers, for I never expected any from Brantford. I went immediately and paid the dentist for filling my tooth, then went to the bookstore and purchased a book. 6:30 A.M., I have entered nothing in my book for three or four days because there was so much to do. On Thursday I had but one lesson, Arithmatic. Friday morning I received back my composition, and not a single blunder in it. I expect I will get three in composition. we did not recite any Greek, Latin or Geometry. The only lesson I had to say was History. This morning I have to speak before the faculty with the other students who take part in the Tuesday evening exercises. I expect a pretty severe criticism, but will give as good as I get. My examinations come off rather inconveniently. Monday from 81/2 to 10 ¾ to 11 ¾, Geometry. I would far rather have had Greek and History changed about, but it would not be. �RICE/Campbell 86 On Monday afternoon from 13/4 to 23/4 Latin. 23/4 arithmatic, and in the evening my speech at the public meeting. Afternoon We spoke before the faculty this morning, I got very little criticism, and that only in gesture. Montgomery brought me up two papers from Aunt Anah. After we got through with the speaking I went out, met Timpany, and we went berrying, all we wanted and reached home time for dinner. Then I read my papers and went downtown to see Stark. He said business was dull, and he had no work just now but when he had any he would be happy to let me have it. I got a letter from Aunt Anah. It came up last night, but by mistake was put in the wrong box, and I did not get it till this afternoon. Poor Aunt Anah is in trouble, her mother is very sick and is not expected to live. She has a very hard time of it what with watching and anxiety. Her letter enclosed one from Aunt Jennie written July 4th. It had been in Hamilton same day waiting for Aunt Anah to write. She is just going off to Cacouna and is busy. She sends five dollars from Grandma and she says she will send me five from Aunt Campbell in a week. �RICE/Campbell 87 July 9, Cont. The week is past and I ought to have the letter by this time. She thought that I was in Hamilton and so directed her letter there. The money has completely relieved me from all difficulty in regard to my debt. I have paid Dr. Fyfe the three dollars and a half for board and I am now free from debt and have some besides. I sent a paper to Shenstone today. I went out riding with Birch today. We had a ride of about six miles and got home at six. I lost my supper but that is nothing. I do not know how my examination is to pass for I do not know a word of my history, and not all of my Greek. Had a very good meeting in the evening. July 14th This morning bid my scholars goodbye for a time, perhaps forever. I never felt so bad leaving any Sunday School as I do this. Mont and I made a few remarks to the scholars before leaving. Mr. Cooper gave us a long and dry sermon. In the afternoon we had a very pleasant prayer meeting in the Chapel room. Dr. Fyfe presided. I engaged in prayer. It was a very affecting meeting and many tears were shed. �RICE/Campbell 88 July 14th, Cont. All seemed impressed with the solemn reality that we should all part tomorrow and perhaps never meet again. In the evening Mr. Stuart preached a very fine sermon from Matt. X1X: 20. “ All these things I kept from my youth up, what lack I yet?” The sermon was addressed to all who were moral and in all respects very promising persons, and yet had not given their hearts to Christ. The sermon was so good that I could not take notes except I took it all. I merely got the heads. 1. The assertion made. 11. The question asked. Under the second head the first subdivision was that” We lacked a proper knowledge of the requirements of God's holy law.” While speaking on this, and showing the many ways man had invented to come to God, or to please Him, the speaker made one beautiful remark. It was to this effect, God has, in all ages of the world, revealed two, and only two ways whereby by man can come near to Him. The first was “ Do and live,” the second, “Believe, and be saved,” the first, man in his primitive purity could do, he could in his fallen state obey it, but the second is all that he can do. Now he has fallen, and the utmost he can do is to believe and be saved. �RICE/Campbell 89 July 14, Cont. The second subdivision was that, He knew not the depravity of his own heart. The sermon closed with a strong appeal to all, especially the students in the institute, to turn to Christ. They were going to separate, going far away perhaps never to return, and would they still reject Christ, and would they separate before for time and eternity. In this appeal appeared another beautiful thought. “Christ the Saviour, now looks lovingly upon you, and invites you to come to Him, but how will Christ the Judge look upon you when you stand before him at the last day after having rejected him, and scorned his loving entreaties?” After service Mont and I had our walk with Misses Bland and Sudborough and got home about half past nine. Miss Sudborough is not going to be back next term, and we were all sorry for she is a very nice girl. July 15/1861 This morning I had not a word of my History studies, and my Greek only partially, but I passed my History examination very well, Greek as good as any, and my Geometry first rate. �RICE/Campbell July 15, cont. 90 I have written to Uncle Ebenezer and Aunt Anah. I have nothing to do this afternoon, and I expect to listen to some of the classes. Evening Went in and heard Xenophon and junior Latin classes this afternoon. After supper Mont and I went up to the Institute for a few minutes, and then into Deacon Burtche's. As we were going away the girls came in. Mont went over to the Institute, but I turned back, and went into the garden and had some fun. We were eating currants and throwing them to each other, and having a good time. They were Misses B.R.Y. And Misses R. Y. and myself. Near eight o'clock Mont came over and told me that the faculty wished to examine me. I went over and was in regards to my experience and call to the ministry. They expressed themselves satisfied, asked my intentions for the future. I said I hoped to study another year, and then go out as a missionary. They thought it rather short, but I gave my reason for desiring to do this; namely that my health would not permit me to live in this climate. �RICE/Campbell 91 They encouraged me to continue in my course and intention of studying for the ministry. Fitch was examined at the same time. July 16 The eventful day has come, and already is half past. I have written to Millie and part of a letter to Aunt Jenie. Have attended the English Literature class, and must declare it a credit to the school. I also attended the Botany class which was very good. This afternoon, my Caesar and Arithmatic came. I hope to pass but doubt it a little. Evening I passed my Caesar very well, as also my arithmatic. Before school was dismissed we met in the chapel room and dismissed we met in the chapel room and had our numbers read out. The highest is three, the lowest 0. I got three in all six of my studies. History, Greek Latin Geoemetry, Arithmatic, Composition. In history, all had three. In Greek,2 out of 5, in Latin,3 or 4 out of twelve. Geometry 4 or 5 out of 19. Arithmatic 4 or 5 out of 17 or 18. �Rice/Campbell July 16//1861, Cont. 92 Composition, less than a dozen out of the whole school. I guess very few got as many good marks as I did. After tea Mont and I went over to the Deacon's and staid nearly an hour. We got an introduction to Miss Bland's father and sister. We had a magnificent meeting tonight. The choir, conducted by Mr. Shrimpton furnished us with music. I led off with ”Napoleon” to his troops at Waterloo, Miss Sudborough followed with a fine then Miss Northrop, Benevolence, essay on “Flowers”, Miss Bland, “Gold”. Mr. Mckenzie,”Design of Character, Miss Kilmaster, “Uses of the beautiful, Cameron The King Of Spirits, a composition on Temperance, Miss Bodwell, Fashion Mr. Gold Necessity Aspire to action. Miss Ralston, “Memories”, Stone, “Trifles”. Miss Forsyth gave us a good piece on the piano. �Rice/Campbell 93 July 16, Cont. The meeting passed off well. After it broke up we had a sad time parting with friends. Some of them I bid goodbye to five or six times. After most all had gone away, Hall and I took a walk looking out for some of the girls but could find none. I have written pieces in albums belonging to Miss Kilmaster and Miss Haddock. July 18/1861 Brantford Again in Brantford after an absence of 8 weeks. Yesterday morning I did not go to bed until half past two, as I was writing to Aunt Jenie. Holmes woke us at four, and from then till six we had a time, all sorts of fun and carrying on. I packed my trunk before breakfast early, and at seven the first lot of students went east. On the way down to the station Miss Bland passed but did not give us time to do more than call out ”Goodbye.” Quite a number went away. Then I went up to the post office and posted a letter to Aunt Jenie containing one to Millie. I visited the Institute for the last time for two months, and then came back to the school. �Rice/Campbell 94 At half past seven, those students going West,left us. Nearly all the girls went by that train. I got Miss Ralston to promise to send me a copy of her essay, and on the cars, I obtained the same favor from Miss Sudborough. I intend to write to the others and try and procure their essays and speeches. At half past twelve, I too left Woodstock. We had some good fun on the cars. In the morning, I happened to say to Nott, that I heard he was going to have Harry Claxton in charge on the way down. He said, “Yes, and a young lady besides.” I knew who he meant, but I asked was it Miss Sudborough. He said, ‘yes.’ But it happened in our walk on Sabbath evening I had heard the girls laughing about his trying to get Miss Sudborough as a companion on the way down, and I saw that she did not like it, so Mont and I agreed to cut Nott out, but as luck would have it Mrs. Burtch had given Miss S. into Cunningham’s charge, purely for the fun of slipping Nott up. �Rice/Campbell 95 We got to the station, Mr. C. got her ticket and checks. Soon Nott along and was rather taken down to find that she had got them. When the cars came n he determined to escort her, but again failed. Cunningham went first, Miss S. nextNott next and I fourth. We got a double seat. Miss. S. and Cunningham, Nott and I in the other. Soon after we started, Nott left for a minute or two and Holmes took his seat so he had to take another. Pretty soon Holmes left and Mont took it and kept it down to Paris. We had a grand time. I received an invitation to call if ever I went to Toronto and I obtained a promised of a copy of her essay. At Paris we parted, and Mont, Yule, Cunningham, Holmes and I got out. The first two went out north and the others came down to Brantford. Mr. C. and I had a good deal of fun laughing at Nott’s discomfort, for he felt terribly put out. I took Aunt Lizzie and Annie by surprise, for they were not expecting me. It made me very sad to leave Woodstock; it felt like coming away from home. Today I have done but little. I weeded a little in the garden in the morning. I have not been able to get my trunk up till this afternoon and so could do nothing important. I expect to write a letter to Uncle James this afternoon. Both times. Yoe came down in the evening and I gave him the letter for McKenzie. This morning I wrote to Uncle Ebenezer, and mailed it enclosed in Mary Ann’s letter. Wrote to Misses Bland, Bodwell and Kilmaster requesting copies of their essays. I have now only to write to Cameron, Gold, Northrup and Stone. �RICE/Campbell 96 July 20/1861 Saturday, once again. Yesterday I wrote to Uncle James & George, but did not post the letter till this morning. Auntie and I went up to Mrs. Morton’s after tea last night, but did not stay too long. Annie Jane went into Mrs. Gould’s on Thursday evening and did not return till this morning. I have spent most of today helping Aunt Lizzie, shelling peas, picking berries, and such like. I wrote to McKenzie this morning asking for a copy of his Tuesday evening speech. I expect to send the letter by Yoe tomorrow. Evening Wrote to Mary Ann. July 22 Yesterday went to church twice. Heard Mr. Alexander �Rice/Campbell July 25 97 Nothing of importance has occurred since Monday. Yesterday, I wrote cousin Lucy, and in the evening, we went for a ride. This morning I have written to Northrup, Stone, Cunningham, thus leaving only Gold and I don’t know is address. July 27 Have been out riding for the last three nights. Yesterday we went up to Mrs. Morton’s, and had quite a feast of berries. I have about half finished my speech on Popular Prejudice. Time passes very pleasantly but lazily. I don’t do much and yet the days do by very quick.I have not yet received that letter from Aunt Jenie, and I wish she would send it along for I wish to use the money. But I suppose I must have patience, and when her week has long turned into three months I may get it. �Rice/Campbell 98 July 30 My last entry was on Saturday. Sunday morning drowned in the midst of a heavy rain and it continued to rain so hard that we could not go to church. I was sorry for I have not been absent from church, but twice before in two years. It cleared up about twelve, and we had a beautiful day. In the evening Mr. Alexander preached a fine sermon on the type of the cleansing of an unclean person who had touched a dead body, a grave or a bone, by means of the ashes of a red heifer. He applied it all to Christ in a very ingenious and at the same time instructive manner. One thought struck me as particularily beautiful. It was that the ancient type were the picture cards reading to their children in knowledge the things which we who are more advanced see clearly. The sermon, like all his sermons was brimful of interest. Yesterday morning, I wrote to Aunt Jennie, and posted a letter to Cameron. I read over a lot of father’s letters, kept those I thought worthy of preserving, and destroyed the rest. Shortly after four, Annie, Millie, Mary, Herbert and I went up to Mrs. Morton’s to pick currants. After we came home we took Millie into Selina’s. �Rice/Campbell 99 July.30 This morning I have done but little, dug potatoes for dinner and helped Henry mend the wagon. Received a letter from Mary Ann. Her grandmother has been very sick, but is getting better. Her mother is helping her but has just gone home. July 31 This is the anniversary of my father’s death. Just twelve years ago today, he took his flight from this world to a better; for twelve long years I have been an orphan and a hard life I have had of it. But these hard times are nearly over, and I can look forward to happier days. Evening Sent two papers to Mary Ann, or rather four in two envelopes. Received Miss Kilmaster’s essay, and short note. All the folks went to Van Amburgh’s Menagerie and left me all alone. I might have gone but I wouldn’t. Aug.1 This is Grandma’s birthday. She is 70 years old. Aunt Lizzie had some company, and I went into town and stayed till Uncle came home. *Grandma Muir, (nee Boa) �Rice./Campbell 100 Aug 2 Received a letter from Miss Bodwell containing her essay on, Fashions”. This weather is wretchedly warm. So warm we can do nothing. We have not heard from Hamilton yet, and we think it very strange. I am anxious to go to HA but there does not seem to be any prospects of doing so. Aug.5 On Saturday, I received a letter from Miss Bland enclosing her essay. She says she has heard from Miss Sudborough and had a full account of her journey. Yesterday I went to see the Baptism. It took place just below the dam in the river. There was a man and a woman baptized. The man was a big heavy man, and when Mr. Alexander dipped him, he struggled so that Mr. Alexander could not lift him, at the same time his foot slipped and both went under the water. I felt very sorry to see it and yet it was ridiculous. We had a splendid sermon on Soloman’s song 1:1.In the evening we had a fine sermon, but I have forgotten the text Evening Wrote to Mary Ann this afternoon. �RICE/Campbell Aug. 7 101 Yesterday two children were drowned in the river. They have found only one body as yet. This morning I have written to Miss Kilmaster, Miss Bodwell, and Miss Bland. Received a letter from Aunt Jenie containing five dollars from Aunt Campbell. Aunt Lizzie had a letter from Mr. Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are going to Cacouna and Aunt Millie is to keep house for them, and Sandy is coming up here. Evening Wrote to Mr. Yoe enclosing fifty cents in postage stamps to pay my pew rent. Bought two blank books, and a few envelopes and I am going down Friday. Aug 7, Hamilton Here I am in Hamilton. On Thursday I worked hard all day writing and fixing my carpet bag. Yesterday morning I left Uncle Andrew’s at half past six, went to the store, woke Jim, and had to wait till nearly half past seven before he was ready to start for Paris. The way was dull and damp and I wore Uncle’s long heavy coat which was wet and it made me quite sick. We got to Paris about nine. I went up to see Mrs. Thompson and Millie. I got into Hamilton about half past two. I did not get my dinner till about three and then I ate heartily, and that with my previous headache made me quite ill. �RICE/Campbell 102 Aug 7/ cont. I went up to see Mary Ann in the evening and had a pleasant time. She did not expect me at all. I saw her Uncle William. I had quite a pleasant talk, and she told me lots of things that were said about her. Poor girl, I felt so mad that people can’t mind their own business. This morning I am well and intend to go visiting. Evening Received a letter from Mr. Northrup enclosing his speech, also a letter from Millie, she is still in Cacouna, and is getting better. I went up to see Aunt Millie at Mrs. Hamilton’s. She wanted me to stay to dinner, but I would not. I met her in the afternoon and told her why. After dinner I went to see Mr. Catchpole and I had a long talk with him. Then went to see Mr. Parnell, but found he was in Quebec. I had a talk with Woodley. Then I went to see Mary Ann, and arranged to go to the Falls next Friday. I gave her the papers I had brought down for her. Aug.11 Sunday Hamilton Went away in the morning without my breakfast. Mary Ann and I went up to the cemetery. Went to church in the morning and evening, but do not like Mr. Brown’s preaching. Saw a good many of my aquaintances. �Rice/Campbell 103 Aug 11/ cont. Went to Sunday School and had a pleasant time. Mr. William Booker taught the bible Class. I closed the school by prayer. Richards came home with Mary Ann and I. Bella Mc Donald was there and we had a pleasant time. Aunt Millie was at Uncle Ebenezer’s to tea, but I did not see her. Aug 13 Wrote exercises all morning. Sold a coat for which I had no use. I went down to see Richards but he turned up missing. He had gone to a funeral. In the evening I went down for Mary Ann to go to see Jane Robb, but she was busy and could not go. By and by Bella Mc Donald came in and we had quite a time. About half past eight we went for a walk. Aug. 15/1861 Eben’s Birthday age 21 My birthday. This morning I am twenty-one. I don’t care much about it since it has come, but it is a time I have looked forward to for years. I never expected to live to see the day that I should obtain my majority, but it has come, and God may spare many more years I have lived many years in the dishonor (Am. Sp.) of his name, perhaps I may live many more to spend them I his service. �Rice/Campbell 104 Aug 15, cont The last twenty-one years of my life have been chequered indeed, joy and sorrow, often mingled in one. I pray God the next twenty –one may be more peaceful. I was up early this morning and had a walk before breakfast. Mary Ann gave me a parcel last night and made me promise not to open it till this morning as it was a birthday gift. I found it to be a pair of slippers worked by herself. Dear girl. God bless her. I lay a long time thinking of her and her gift. She feared I would refuse it, but I won’t do any such thing. Dear Mary Ann, I think too much of her to reject her gifts. The rest of the folks have forgotten that it is my birthday, and I don’t choose to enlighten them. I wrote to grandma telling her that it was my birthday. The following is an extract: “Twenty-one years ago today I first saw the light in the town of Fort Covington. How many changes have happened since then. My dear parents have gone to their long home and friends have been scattered over the world, I myself have wondered here, there and everywhere, and my own dear native land, which was then peaceful and happy, has lost many of her best and most gifted sons and is now torn by fierce passions and civil strife. �RICE/CAMPBELL AUG 15 105 Evening This has been a rather dull birthday to me, even worse than last. I spent most of the morning in writing and the afternoon in the store. Uncle wanted me to go to the picnic, but did not like to leave the store, so I took his place. At tea time, I met Mary Ann and agreed to meet her on King Street in the morning. At the appointed time, I left the store and went up King as far as Caroline and downtown to the corner, but no sign of Mary Ann. Before I retraced my steps as far as Park. Then went back again to Caroline, and as I did not see her, I went along King. By this time I got tired of looking for her, so I came as far as Caroline and then home. I was an hour and ten minutes walking the streets trying to meet her. I warrant it won’t happen again. Aug.16 To Niagara Falls Was up at five o’clock. Left Uncle’s at seven and went uptown at half past seven went down to Mary Ann’s. She was not ready and said she did not feel inclined to go. She was vexed about last night, but it was her own fault. She forgot the arrangement she had to meet me on King St. and had gone another way. I soon made her see I had the most cause for anger, and she gave up her vexation. �RICE/CAMPBELL 106 AUG 16. Cont. NIAGARA We got down to the cars about a quarter past eight and found them fast filling up, so we went in and got a seat. Such crowds I never saw, it was a perfect jam. At nine, we started with 27 cars and everyone was crammed. We had to leave a great number behind and the Toronto train brought down seven car loads of Hamiltonians. Our trip was pleasant. At Jordan, four cars were left and we had to go back for them. We got to the bridge about half past twelve, and immediately started for the Falls, went down to the ferry and crossed the river. It was delightful. We walked up the steps and midway we met Mr. and Miss Owen, but had not time to talk. We went to the verge of the American Falls,then went up to and across the bridge to Goat Island. We walked all round the Island and out to the tower. The view from Terrafin Tower was Magnificent. We then went up the bank, viewed the rapids, round the head of the Island and back. Then we went to Niagara Falls Village, and after our curiosity was satisfied we went down to the suspension Bridge, crossed that and came back into the Village. We called on Mary Ann’s friends, the Gilmours, and stopped to tea. �RICE/CAMPBELL 107 AUG 16 Left there at half past six and went down to the station. Walked around till after seven and then got seats. There was a great deal of confusion and crowding. The Toronto train left at half past eight, 26 cars filled to overflowing. We did not leave till half past nine, then we had 28 cars, most of them crowded. Our passage home was quicker than when going, having taken nearly three hours and a half one way, and only two the other. We found the Toronto train in Hamilton awaiting us. It was half twelve before I got home, and by far the pleasantest excursion I ever went to. We enjoyed ourselves very well, saw a good many sights and lots of people. I found the folks all up when I got home, as the others had only got there about an hour before. When I came to count what the trip had cost I found it was only #2.27, little more than half of what I expected to spend. We saw all the sights we wanted to and had all we wanted. �RICE/CAMPBELL 108 Aug 18th Had a notion to write in this book all day yesterday. I was hard at working writing till twelve then I went out and met Mary Ann and Bella. I walked home with them and Bella showed me a likeness she had had taken. I put it in my pocket and teased her about it. I said I was going to keep it. I carried it off home, and she thinks I am going to keep it, and so I am. Hamilton I heard that Richards little brother died shortly after midnight last night. I was in the store putting up something for Aunt Lizzie. Richards came in about five and I went for Mary Ann and we went down to Richards. I agreed with him to sit up all night, and when I came home with Mary Ann, I went in and told Aunt Anah. I sat up all night with John and William Richards and Fanny Hatton. About twelve John and I came downtown, for the coffin, found it unfinished and the man drunk, but he promised that we should have it early in the morning. About half past one, John and I lay down to bed and slept for an hour or an hour and a half. At three we had a cup of tea and something to eat, and about five we went down again to see after the coffin. �RICE/CAMPBELL 109 They were all asleep, and the coffin untouched, but we routed them up to their work. About six, John and I went down to Mr. Byrne’s and got the key for the store of the store as we wanted to get some things. After that I went home, washed and changed my clothes, got my breakfast and went up to see if Aunt Millie was coming to church with me. She did not go to or church and I went with her and saw her home again. James Inglis of Detroit preached a splendid sermon from Colossians 3:1-4. I did not enjoy it much for I had a terrible headache. After dinner I called round for Mary Ann, walked with her to Sunday School, and then went to the funeral. I was one of the pall bearers. We left the house shortly after three Mr. Brown’s remarks and prayers at the grave were very good. *Poss. Buried in small cemetery beside St. Jame’s Anglican, on James Street I then came down to Mary Ann’s and staid to tea. We went to Mr. Burnett’s church in the evening. The heat started my nose bleeding and we had to come out. We went home and I staid till nine o’clock. I brought home one volume of my commentaries; and that copy of “The Language of Flowers, which I wrote for her last year. *Not sure if that is included in the book of “1861 Essays, Lectures and Poetry.” �RICE/CAMPBELL 110 AUG 18 I wish to take a copy of it, I forgot to mention that on Saturday, I received a letter from Uncle James in regard to my Boarding, arranging and ordering what clothing I required. Aug. 20 Yesterday I bought a little book about the Falls and a small blank book. I went down to the cars to see about a train to Brantford, and then I went and told Aunt Millie. I spent the afternoon in writing and in the evening went to see Mary Ann. *He still has Bella’s likeness. Sunday afternoon there was a baseball game between Burlington and Maple Leaf. Evening Today I spent the morning in writing, went out at twelve and met Miss and Mrs. McDonald. Had some fun about the likeness. After dinner I went to Milne’s to settle about the likeness, but Mrs. Milne didn’t charge me for it. Then I went up to see the match between Burlington and Maple Leaf clubs. I came away at the end of the sixth innings. The seventh denied the game in favour of Burlington by two runs. I went straight down to Mary Ann’s and went visiting at Jane Robb’s, staid there till nine. In the morning I finished a letter to Uncle James. �RICE/CAMPBELL 111 Aug.21 Wrote to Aunt Lizzie, enclosing Aunt Millie’s letter to her. Had some for fun teasing Miss Mc D. (Bella) At noon, after dinner, went down to the wharf and then down to the foot of Wellington Street to see Richard’s. Staid till six and then went uptown with him. After tea went to see Mary Ann. Read her the last of the essays. Brought home another of the commentaries. It commenced to rain very hard just after I started from Uncle’s and again soon after I got home. Aug.24 On Thursday I got my hair cut, the first time in two months. In the evening I went to prayer meeting. Uncle started for Detroit shortly after eleven o’clock at night. Yesterday I stayed in the store all day helping supply Uncle’s place. I got on well but do not like clerking. In the evening I went down to Mary Ann’s. Found Miss Goldie there, a girl who used to live in Montreal near us, but who has live for some years in Ayr. She is well acquainted with Mont and Peter and the other students who live near here. She is at present working at Hopkins and Aclands. Young McDonald was there and son came in. We had the greatest time laughing and cutting up, till nearly a quarter to ten. �RICE/CAMPBELL 112 I sold Bella by packing McD into her for I knew she did not like him. I saw Miss Goldie home and got woefully sold. She lived almost to the foot of Wellington St. Aug.25 On Saturday, did very little all day. Uncle Ebenezer got home about two o’clock that morning. The Burlington’s beat Detroit by three runs. Uncle felt wonderfully pleased over it. The Hamilton’s got home about noon, Aunt Millie left for Brantford about six in the evening. I went down to the cars and saw her off. In the evening I went up to see Mary Ann and caught her scrubbing. After she got through, we went for a walk. Sabbath morning the folks were lazy and did not get up till I left the house at nine o’clock without my breakfast. They did not get breakfast till ten, Mary Ann and I went up to the cemetery before church. Mr. Caldwell of Dundas preached in the morning. �Rice/Campbell Aug. 25/ 1861, Cont. 113 Aunt Anah promised to let me have my dinner at two, but it was not ready till a quarter past. I will know better next time to come to dinner on Sundays. We had a pretty good school. In the evening M.A. and I went to hear Dr. Irvine and heard a splendid sermon. Mr. Edwards was the traveling agent of the Grande Linge Mission preached in our church, and it was a regular begging sermon. On our way home we met Richards and he came along with us. I brought home another copy of my commentaries. There is but one left. Aug. 26 Met M.A. at seven o’clock, but did not get what she wanted to send to ???? Yarels, Tarlin, probably Sarah? Aug.26 After breakfast I went down to the depot and waited till the excursion train came in. I went through it but saw no sign of Sarah. There were two other trains passed afterwards, but I did not know of it till too late. In all 50 cars went down, all well filled. Went down to see Richards and staid with him till near twelve, then came uptown and met Mary Ann and Bella. �Rice/Campbell 114 Aug.26/Cont Walked home with them and then came home and wrote till five o’clock. Went up to the store and met Sandy Hamilton, who just came down from Brantford. He brought me a letter from McKenzie enclosing his speech. He did not receive my letter till 10th of Aug. I must find out what is the cause of it. I guess Yoe is to blame. After tea went down to see Mary Ann but she was out, and I sat talking to her grandmother. While waiting, Miss Patchen came in and about eight o’clock, Mary Ann got home. She had been down to the station and then Miss Goldie’s and was rather tired. She wanted to go to the depot again, and was so obstinate that we could not persuade her to give up the notion. She and I saw Miss Patchen home, and then went down to the cars. We stayed till they left but could see nothing of Sarah. It was ten o’clock when I got home and I came within an ace of being locked out. �Rice/Campbell Aug 27/1861 115 Sunday School Picnic Wrote to McKenzie in the morning. In the afternoon was the Sabbath School picnic. We had a very heavy shower about half past one and then it dried off and we had a very pleasant day. I went up there about three o’clock, but wished I had not gone till six. I went to get a boat and they had nothing but an old scow. Miss Patchen was there and Mary Ann left her alone most of the time, so I took her under my charge. It came on very cloudy in the evening and we broke up early and started for home. Mary Ann left me and took Richards arm, and I had to keep Miss Patchen. M.A. went along ahead full of fun and laugh but took no notice of us, so I determined to tell her, and we turned up another street. When they got to the corner expecting us till they found themselves solo. I had quite a long religious conversation on the way home. After leaving Miss Patchen I went up to see Mary Ann about the picnic. She was mad because I sold her, but I laughed at her, and showed her how unreasonable she was to get mad because I did not trail at her feet all the time. I staid talking to her till nearly ten o’clock. She had directed Richards what way to meet me, and poor fellow he got sold for I came another road. They both thought to sell me, and got sold worse themselves. I am very glad because it will teach them a lesson. �RICE/Campbell 116 Aug.28/1861 Went up to Mary Ann’s in the morning and found that Bella would not go without Miss Goldie, so she could not go at all. I got four of her and I on one plate, one for Jane Robb, one for Bella, one for herself and one for me. Bott P. 88 in original Afterwards I went up to invite Jane Robb to go to the boat ride, but they had gone to the Falls. I went down to see Richards and just as I got to the house it commenced to pour. I got into the porch, and had to wait there till the rain was over, for they had moved away and I could not get in. I went down to the new house and had a talk to him. Then I came home, got the fruit and went to M.A’s. Richards and his brother William came before two, but it rained and we did not start till three. When almost at the foot of James Street it began to rain and we had to wait till it was over. When we out to the wharf there were no boats to be got, so John and I went to LaVelle’s and even there we had to wait till a boat came in. It was four o’clock before we started from La Velle’s, we rowed round to the James St. Wharf, and took Mary Ann and William aboard, we also found Dryland and Margaret Jane and carried them across. We went to Oaklands, pleasant time of it. and had a �RICE/Campbell 117 Aug.28, Cont. Started for home shortly after six. Dryland was afraid I would not come. I went home with M.A. and staid till ten. Bella and Miss Goldie had to come home without any beau and it served them right. I received a letter from Lucy and Aunt Mary Ann enclosing two dollars, and also a letter from Mr. Yoe of Woodstock. Aug.31 This is the last day of the month. Ten days more will find me at Woodstock hard at work. I have not written anything in this book since Wednesday. On Thursday I did nothing particular. Friday afternoon Richards and I went down to the bay for a boat ride. We met Crawford Gore and he came with us. He steered and we rowed. It was very rough. When we got across we had a good bath and it was very pleasant. Coming back it was not so hard work. Crawford and I rowed, Richards steered. We saw the excursion from Detroit go by. There were 24 cars. I did not go to see Mary Ann last night for I expected she would be busy. This morning I went down to the cars to see Miss Owen off. �Rice/Campbell 118 Sept. 4/1861 Sunday I went to our own church in the morning, to Sabbath School in the afternoon and to hear Mr. Ormiston in the Evening. The sermon was about the mercy of God and was a very fine one. On Monday I wrote to Lucy, Aunt Mary Ann, White and to Mr. Yoe. In the evening Mary Ann and I went to the Union Prayer meeting in W.M? Chapel, John St. It was a very interesting meeting. Tuesday I went down to meet the excursion train from London and Woodstock expecting to meet Yoe, but he was on aboard. There were in all 50 cars so full that they had to put on four more here. Ino came down as far as Hamilton and stopped till tonight. The “Young Canadian baseball club of Woodstock came down to play with the Maple Leaf’s and beat them by two runs. Mary Ann and I were going for a boat ride, but it was too rough, so we went up to Jane Robb’s instead. I gave her the likeness and she was pleased with it. This morning I have written to Mr. Bowers about the church letter and have copied several pieces for Mary Ann. Sept 6 Brantford Here I am back n Brantford. Yesterday morning I packed my books in a box and took it up to the store and directed it. I told Uncle that I would write for it when I reached Woodstock. �RICE/Campbell 119 Mr. H. acted very cool and so I did the same. (Hamilton) Mrs. H. sent a package for me to take to Aunt Millie. It was rather bulky and I opened it to see if I could not make it a different shape. It contained one or two articles for Aunt Millie, and all the rest was for Ebenezer Hamilton. I thought it a mean trick for it took up half my carpet bag. Uncle Ebenezer( Rice)? Gave me $10. and told me not to apply it to the Society for Aid if I could possibly help it. I Promised that I would not, Aunt Anah gave me $4. I left the house shortly after six o’clock, but intentionally got left. I left my carpet bag in the luggage room and then went uptown to see Mary Ann. Poor girl, she felt bad to have me go. Richards came down about nine o’clock, and staid till it was time to go. He came down to the train and saw me off. I left Hamilton at 12 o’clock and got up to Paris till half past one. Top of 91, in original We had to wait at Paris till half past three waiting for the R.L H.R. train. We had to run to get on when it started or we would have been left. Reached Brantford at four and Aunt Lizzie about five. No one up, so I Lay down and slept for half an hour. Got in about six, had a short sleep and went to see the folks. We got a telegram saying that Mrs. Dudley died last night. It is very sudden, and to me seem hardly true. �RICE/Campbell 120 Sept. 11/1861 Woodstock Back again to school and glad of it. My last communication was on the 6th. Saturday doings were no more than ordinary. Sabbath morning, Mr. Alexander baptized three persons. The morning text was Phil.1.1, the evening has escaped my mind. Both sermons were exquisite. Would to God, I could preach as well. I saw Wm. Burtch at Woodstock, also Charlie Hale and Shenston. Aunt Lizzie and Aunt Millie went to church with me in the evening. Monday passed as usual. Uncle Eben came from Simcoe, and we did not get to bed till twelve. He prevailed on Auntie to let Annie go down with him. Tuesday morning we got up early as he was going at 7:10. I went down to the cars with them and we found we had nearly a half hour to spare so Uncle hired the busman? Tripman? to go for the trunks. I went too. We got back in twenty minutes. I saw them off and then went home, staid till half past ten, then went down to the store and up to the depot. I met Miss Ralston & Holmes and his sister on the train. We got to Woodstock about twenty past one. Went up to the Institute and found several students among others Miss Bland, Handfield (probably Canfield) and Mont, Nott, Timpany and others. I went to Mr. Gould’s and arranged for a room and then went back to the institute. �RICE/Campbell 121 Sept. 11 Cont. Cook and the students were put out that I was going to board out and tried hard to make me change my mind but they did not succeed. Went to the post office and found a letter from Uncle Frank, and papers from Byrne and Aunt? M? Mr. Higgins and Mr. German and Miss Canfield came during the day to board. Bev’s notes: John Higgins was adopted by a couple, from Chatham but seem to later have moved to Bronte as he came to Hamilton to preach in Wellington Square and had gone up to the folks in Bronte on the horse bus before he came to Hamilton to meet Eben. Mr. Higgins and I room together. The agreement is board, washing, all but light for $2 a week. We are to have a stove and all the fire we want, and we are to furnish our own lights. This morning school opened with about fourty students, about one half of the new students. My name comes third on the list, and I will be the second speaker. The junior theological class was formed of Mont,Chesney, Higgins, Larmont, Northrup,Nott, Rice, Timpany, Yoe, Yule with three or four more to enter. We commenced Logic and Paley’s Theology. I find I will require to have Greek, Latin, Logic, Payley’s, Algebra & Geometry. I received a letter from Mr. Bowers through Mr. Cooper telling me about the letter. The church granted it unanimously. Wrote to Uncle George for the scholarship and to Uncle James and to Uncle Eben for the box of books. Bought oil for lamp, paid my share on a gallon. Went to visit Mr. Gold and the Institute for a while. �RICE/Campbell 122 Sept. 14/1861 On Thursday the timetable was to be read but was not till Friday. The classes more organized and lessons appointed. We had nothing to do all day. Yoe paid me for my share of the bookcase and I bought Tower’s Algebra, and the Edinburgh Greek Rudiments. I also started to write to Mary Ann. Friday night my name stood 17th on the roll. But Mr. Stuart is going to make us speak according to an alphabetical roll which he has made out. The first eight have to speak next Saturday, and the last eight on the roll write compositions. I came in the latter class. At recess our Junior Theological class met in Mr. Stuart’s classroom to arrange the hour for Theology. It was appointed for ten and a half 11 ¼, three days in the week. That was the Geometry hour and so it was changed to Tuesday and Thursday from 9 ½ to 10 ¼. Our class consists of, Chesney, Clark, Fitch, Higgins, Ralston, Rice, Timpany, Yoe, Yule; 16 members all told, and there were two or three more here last term who intended to enter, but have not returned. As far as possible, we take the same lessons. Our classes are arranged as follows- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10 ½ -11 ¼, Natural Theology; 2-2 ¾ Preparatory Algebra, 2 ¾-3 ½,2nd, Latin: Tuesday and Thursday 9 ½ -10 ¼, Senior Geometry; 10 ¼ 111/4 Logic 2-2 ¾, 2nd Greek. �RICE/Campbell 123 Sept. 14, Cont. Our Geometry hour being changed, we had no lesson. After dinner, I received a letter from Uncle George dated Sept. 11. Our Algebra came off at two. I don’t like it at all, it is a ridiculous study. Next hour our Latin came off. We did pretty well,in that. We are to have that old Arnold over again. We hoped that we were out of it but no, we must waste another term for nothing. Last night they had a meeting to form a new society. I did not attend for I am disgusted. Since the last was broken up I do not intend to join any society for a while at any rate. I have not heard what decision they came to, but I am told they had considerable discussion. Sept. 16 FIRE Saturday night we came near losing our institute and the lives of some of the students. Just before going to bed, Mr. Cook found that there was a fire in the house, and after long search discovered it in the little room off Mrs. Hankinson’s class room. It was soon put out not having made enough headway to do any harm, but had it happened a half hour later some of the students would have been burnt, it seems to have been designedly set on fire for no accident could happen in such a room. �RICE/Campbell 124 Sept. 16, Cont. They put a watch on all night and intended to keep on till all danger is past. They hope to find out who did it and I hope he will be discovered for such a fiendish attempt I never heard of. On Sunday Dr. Fyfe preached to the parents and teachers after Sabbath School and Mr. Cooper preached in the evening. Our own Sabbath School flourishes well. Mr. Yoe resigned the charge of it into my hands for this term. Today I finished and mailed a letter to Mary Ann and Richards. I recited one lesson in Theology, and Algebra & Latin. Tomorrow I am to have Logic and Greek, and do not know any of either. I took the letter I received to Mr. Cooper and he said it was sufficient. Sept. 19 My box of books has not come yet. I can’t conceive what delays it so. I received a letter from Uncle George enclosing the scholarship, but no money. I guess he has forgotten his promise. (End of page 94 in original) I have put on flannel shirts for the weather. Our rules are pretty strict and I have been out visiting but once since I came back. End of page 124… BOOK TWO Continue to page 125 SEPT. 23/1861 TO DEC 31 /1861 �SCROLL DOWN EBEN MUIR RICE FIRST BOOK STILL CONTINUES AS VOLUME ONE IN ANOTHER BOOK TWO *that starts Jan 1861 to 1864 SCROLL DOWN SCROLL DOWN CONTINUE…… to VOLUME ONE PART TWO �Rice/Campbell Sept 23/1861 Cont, Vol ONE PART TWO 125 RICE /Campbell Vol ONE/ PART 2 BOOK 2 Sept. 23/1861 NEW LITERARY GUILD DELPHINIUMS My box of books came on Saturday and I paid 35 cents freight on them. Mr. Gould made a book case large enough to hold all our books, free of cost. On Friday evening we had a meeting for the purpose of organizing a literary society. After a deal of controversy we got a good constitution and formed a society called the Delphinium Literary Society. There were three things that I battled against strongly and gained my point in each. One was a proposal to call it the “Athenceum, (He spells it Anthenceum, it is probably Atheneum) another to make the initiation fee twenty-five cents; and another to let members of the old Athenaceum in free. Then one to let the members of the old Athenceum in free. The initiation fee was reduced one half and everyone who signed the constitution had to pay. On Saturday evening we had a meeting of the Judson Missionary Society to elect officers. We also had an election on infidilty from Mr. Stuart sp. (Stewert). I received my subscription. This morning I paid Dr. Fyfe for Paley’s works and the book on Logic. Received a letter from Uncle James telling that he has sent me some clothes and shortly after I received the parcel itself. Sept. 24 Paid one weeks board. Wrote Miss Sudborough asking for her essay and enclosing a copy of my speech. Wrote to Uncle James in answer to his of the 18th and to Uncle George answering his of the 11th and 16th. Sept 26. Wrote to Uncle Ebenezer. Have studied hard all the week and feel glad that it is so near Saturday. I was visiting in Ralston’s tonight. Miss Bland was in here last night for quite a long time. I wrote a piece for the Budget yesterday and handed it into Mckenzie. Garham was up to London today. Mr. Gould was up yesterday. �Rice/Campbell 126 Sept. 30/1861 On Friday we had a splendid meeting of the Delphinium. It was a success. We signed the Constitution and our business meeting was a very good one, but we had a little fuss about recognizing our the speaker. On Saturday I received my composition back again without a mark. I received number three. The speaking was nearly a failure. Two broke down, and some of the others were but little better. I spent a great part of the afternoon in learning my orations for Friday night. I took my shoes down to the Blacksmith’s to have iron heels made for them. Yesterday morning Mr. Boozy came from the Union Sabbath School came to our school and made proposal for the two schools. We referred the matter to the scholars and they are to decide by next Sabbath. (Sabbath School for coloured children) I do not much think they will agree to it, but they can decide for themselves. Mr. Cooper preached from Luke XX111:33. It was a very good sermon. In the afternoon I attended the Dr’s. Bible Class. We had a very interesting time of it. After class I had a walk with Learmont & Ralston and when alone Ralston told me of his doubts and fears. He is tempted to doubt that he is called to the ministry. After church in the evening I had another talk with him and advised him as well as I could. Mr. Stewart preached in the evening from Heb.1v:12-The word of God is powerful. He preached an excellent sermon. Top of 97 Evening Went to the lecture on India. It was very interesting. The missionary has been labouring within a few miles of the great temple of the Juggernaut. He gave us a sad picture of the state of the inhabitants. Several idols, sacred stones, rosary’s and instruments of torture were shown during the evening. I went and came home with the Ralston’s. Got home about half past nine. Oct.2/1861 Anoter month has begun, soon to pass away and be numbered with those that are gone before. Yesterday I did nothing of any consequence. Today I received a letter from Aunt Jenie telling me of the joyful news that the family was going to pay my board so that I need not trouble myself about it. �RICE/Campbell 127 Oct.2,/1861 Cont. It was indeed a blessing from God for I little expected it and it was the very thing for me. She sent me five dollars as a present from Grandma and told me they are getting a parcel ready for me. The folks are all well and sister Millie is better than she has been. I feel very much pleased with the good news she said for it has taken quite a load off my mind. Poor Mont is badly troubled for money and is almost tempted to go home, but I advised him not to. He and I were over to Deacon’s last night and spent a pleasant hour. Bev’s note Deacon Burtche holds an evening fireside and young people. Oct. 3rd Wrote to Uncle Frank. Have got the heels of my boots finished and will be able to wear them in a day or two. Have done very little today in the way of study. Oct.4 Spent the morning writing essays for Dr. Have got three pages written. Evening Delphinium society. Had a splendid meeting. McArthur should have delivered an oration, but not being able to get it up, he recited declamation. Gold followed with an essay. Top of p.98 in original. Men may rise to higher things on stepping stones of their own dead selves.” Then the Oracle was read and it indeed was a rich treat. Then I followed with an oration on, “Language, and this closed the exercise. I had not got my routine very perfectly for it was very long, and it was very hard for me to speak. I was afraid that it would be tiresome but it was not. Went down to the post office…( top of 98 in orig.) after nine and got a letter from Richards. He never mentioned a word about Mary Ann. I can’t conceive what ails her that she don’t write. Oct.5 Finished my essay for Dr. Fyfe. Mont went home and I went down to the cars with him. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Received a letter from Miss Sudborough enclosing her essay on, “Flowers”. She sent the last sprig of *Eniguonette, if not, the last rose of summer. (*Not found as a flower)or French spelling. �Rice/Campbell 128 Oct. 6/1861 Ralston brought the letter and stayed till after ten. I wrote to Aunt Lizzie and Aunt Jane and did not get to bed till about half past twelve. Ralston went with me to Sunday School. School opened by singing, and reading and prayer by Mr. Ralston? School was closed by prayer by Mr. Timpany. After school we asked the decision of the school about joining with the school in the town hall. They had decide to remain as they were and would not join with the others. I think it was the best thing they could do Got soaking wet going to church, dried off while there, and got soaked again on the way home. Cont. 11…….pick up here (top of 99 in original) Mr. Stewart taught the bible class in the afternoon. Dr. Fyfe being away from Home. We had our Presentation and I gave my opinion on it rather freely. In the evening Mr. Cooper preached from John X1V: 32-3-4. Then came the soldiers and broke the legs of the first of the other which was crucified with him, but when they came to Jesus, and saw that He was dead already, they broke not his legs.; but one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came out there, blood and water. Oct.11 On Monday Mont came back again and is going to stay. I did not have to read my essay on Monday, but I will today. On Tuesday evening Miss Bland was over her and I walked down to prayer meeting with her. We ha d affine meeting. Yesterday Mr. Stewart was a way and I had neither Logic not Greek. I wrote to Aunt Jennie nearly all morning, Miss Finch came to dinner and after dinner I went into the parlor and talked to her till long after two. Then I went up to the Insititute and went to Mont’s room. First we got talking about death and then to telling stories. When I got into Geometry class my memory failed me, and I forgot how to do the simplest proposition. But fortunately I was not called on. After school I went down to the post office with B.R. Smith and then brought him home to tea. Mont came on while we were at tea and he and I went Over to Deacon Burtche’s He went away soon, but I staid till nearly half past seven. �RICE/Campbell 129 Oct.11, Cont. Mr. and Mrs. Ralston, & Mrs. Kern, McPhail, Cunningham and Miss Bland were there either part or the whole of the time. I had great fun, and it did me good. It cleared my brain and made me fit for work. After I came home I finished my letter to Aunt Jennie. Wrote to Aunt Millie, and wrote a piece for the Oracle. It was after twelve when I went off to bed. Evening Our society came off and it was a good meeting. I led off by a beautiful declamation, followed by a debate between Ralston and Clark, Ralston gaining, and a declamation by Higgins and a dialogue by Burtch and Kitchen. Before time for meeting I went over to Ralston’s and was nearly caught Mr. & Mrs. R. Miss B.,K and Thoh? Were laughing and enjoying ourselves when word came that Mrs. Faculty had gone to the Deacons. McKenzie came to the door and played on his fiddle until she went back to school, and so we escaped.  Was this a warning, a diversion to student when he played the fiddle that faculty were in the house?? Funny bit. Oct. 12 My name was read for a declamation for next Saturday. After school I went Beech nutting. We had a good time. I got three Large pocketsful. After dinner Miss. Holmes & Northrup came in and I was called downstairs. I brought down most of my nuts and we had a good time. I spent the afternoon talking to them. Mont came in near tea time, and they all stopped to rea. After tea I went downtown and then to prayer meeting. I received a letter from Mary Ann. She is well but hard worked and troubled. Oct. 15 Went to church twice on Sunday. Mr. Cooper preached in the morning and Dr. Fyfe in the evening. Yesterday I wrote a piece for the ‘Oracle’, and then went out for a walk. I went into Ralston’s and McKenzie’s and staid till half past eight. I was helping Ralston with his Greek, when Miss. Bland, Mabee, and Linch came in, and I had to go home with them. It was about ten when I got home. I sat up till half past eleven studying. Today I heard from Uncle Ebenezer and received twenty dollars to pay his note to the Institute. I handed the money to the Doctor and will receive the nota as soon as possible. �Rice/Campbell 130 Oct. 17/1861 Midnight On Wednesday I received Uncle Eben’s note and immediately wrote to him enclosing it. Today I have had a hard time getting my lessons but I guess I passed. Backhock, Garnham, Higgins and I have hired box 182 for the remainder of the term. I have written to Mary Ann and Richards , and to Miss Sudborough. Miss Bland was in after school and Miss Mabee tried to tease me, but I turned the tables on her. After tea Miss. Ralston & kern came in and afterwards, Timpany and Chesney & Munro. Last night Chambers and Warner watched at the Institute. Some of the guys tried to frighten them and about ten o’clock one of them dressed in a white sheet and having the appearance of fire in his mouth came into the passage. Chambers took after him with a poker and the ghost ran for his life. Chambers would have caught him but he slammed the doors and so gained time. Oct 17, Cont. The clatter woke all in the building and created quite a disturbance. The ghost was caged in the last room on the upper flat and was either Nott, Yule, or McArthur. Hankinson’s mad and intends to make a fuss about it. Much good might to him. Oct.18 Went over to Kern’s and spent half an hour tonight. Tonight was the night for the Delphinium. The exercises were an oration by Muir, another by Nott, an essay by Yule and the ‘Oracle’. The last ws brimful of fun and was the best that ever I saw. We had a splendid meeting. This afternoon I bought a set of vest buttons for 20 cents, and a half a box of pens for 17 cents. Oct.20 The morning exercises yesterday were pretty good. Miss Bland read a splendid composition. It was the best ever I heard her read. Ralston spoke a fine piece and I gave them my speech on “Popular Prejudice”. Stewart felt cut at least I should judge by his looks. They laughed so much that it about upset me. In the afternoon Mont, Northrup, Ralston and I got out our Logic exercises. This evening should have been the night for the Missionary Meeting, but it was forgotten till too late and was postponed for a week. I got a letter from Aunt Jennie enclosing six dollars as the amount of one month’s subscription for my board. From the amount sent I gather Grandpa refused to contribute. �RICE/Campbell 131 Oct. 20, Cont. Well I never have asked his assistance yet, and I have gotten along, and as long as God is faithful to his promises, I will not need to ask him. I sat till after twelve working. Today we had a good Sunday School, after which I attended prayer meeting and then church. In the afternoon, the Dr’s. Bible Class after which Ralston and I had a long walk and a pleasant talk. I walked to church with Miss Mabee, heard a pretty good sermon, and after church about a dozen of us had a conference meeting in Br. Nott’s room. It was a very good meeting and I believe the Lord was present. All professors present took part either in prayer or speaking. After meeting I made up my difficulty with Nott. I know not of any with any others, but if I have any I want to have them all forgiven. The meeting was a blessed one. May God bless it to our souls. Oct.21 Received a parcel from Montreal containing some shirts, flannel, a vest, some candles and several other things, among them a letter from Millie. Oct. 25 On Monday night went over to Deacon Burtches. Tuesday I wrote out a copy of my orations to send to Aunt Jenie. Thursday sent letter to Aunt Jenie, two papers to Mary Ann and one to Annie. Oct.25 Received a letter, and parcel from Annie, and a letter from Richards. Got a paper form Mary Ann. Today I have written to Uncle James and Millie. I got my overcoat fixed yesterday and need to pay for it today. Oct.28 Saturday I got my paper telling me that a friend from Hamilton would be up to church on Sunday. I suspect it was Richards, and yesterday morning I took my stand at the church door. Soon I saw three ladies coming but paid no attention to them till they got up to the steps. Then I happened to look at them and I saw that one was Bella McDonald and the other was Mary Ann. I was thunder stuck. They tell me I turned white as a sheet and trembled very much. I took them into my seat and such a time. Everyone I know stared. I shared my book with Mary Ann. After church I met Jas. Claxton of Montreal and had a few minutes talk. �Rice/Campbell Oct. 28/1861, Cont. 131 I walked home with the girls to Mrs. Chrires Cluires??, a way up past Dr.Fyfe’s. Dr. saw me walking with them. After dinner I came down town with them, went up to the new Institute, tore my patent leather boot, came down to visit Mrs. Gould, showed them into my room, and then took them to Sunday School. Then I went to Bible Class and afterwards went for a walk with Mont. and agreed about Night. After church I met them and took them into my pew again. Hankinson looked at us pretty sharply several time. After church I gave Mont and introduction and left Bella to his care, while I took Mary Ann and Miss Finch. We went down to Finche’s, staid there a while, came up again and stopped at the Montgomery House for their satchels settled their account and went up to Coluires?? We staid there till nearly ten o’clock and prevailed on them to stay till Wednesday. We got home just in time for Mont to get in. This morning I arranged with Mont to get excused tonight and go for a walk. After I came home from Theology class, Shrimpton came in bringing Mr. Elsworth, and his cousin. They had passed through town to Paris, and turned round and came back. He brought them to see me, so that they might find where the girls were. I took them down to Cox’s, but they were not there. I went down with them to the depot and had a talk with Elsworth. He wants me to give him Bella’s likeness but I would not do so. I told him how I got it, and I said I was not willing to let it go. He seemed satisfied and quit asking for it. After school Mont got excused till 8 o’clock, and we went down to Cox’s and had a pleasant time of it. I told the girls about Elesworth, and they laughed heartily. I staid till nearly ten o’clock. We had some good singing before I left. Oct. 29 The two girls were comimg up to see Mrs. Gould and myself, and I asked Miss. And Mrs. Ralston, Miss Bland and Mont to come over and spend the evening. I got out of school about half past three and found the girls at home. �Rice/Campbell 132 Oct. 29/1861, Cont. Soon Miss Mabee and Finch came in and Higgins, and then Mont. I got a letter from Uncle Ebenezer in the afternoon. After tea Miss Bland and the Ralstons came in and we had a good time. Miss Ralston and (Miss) prob. Mr. Higgins went to prayer meeting and came back afterwards. Mont and Miss. Bland went away about seven but the other stayed. We had a fortune teller and rigged brickhouse about the music stand. Then we played a game called Rickham, or (Rinkham) and had fun at the forfeits. I had the best for I kissed Miss Finch and Mary Ann and Bella kissed me. Then we got to talking and then to singing and speaking. Bella sang twice, Mary Ann three or four times& Finch twice, Brickhouse, or Buckhouse, spoke twice. Garnham once, Ralston twice, Higgins once, Mr. Gould once and myself three times. I gave “Pulpit Eloquence,” ‘Ivan the Czar’ and a stump speech on Matrimony. We had the grandest fun. About a quarter past nine we took the girls home. I went from the door with two for fear Higgins would get Bella. As soon as Higgins got Miss Ralston I gave up Bella to Ralston and we had a good walk. The girls got home just a ten. I studied very little after that. I gave Mary Ann a Bible Geography and Bella a book of general knowledge called Fireside Philosophy. Oct. 30 It rained a little during the day but providentially not enough to keep the girls from visiting their friends. At noon I got an excuse from Latin. Just before school commenced I got a telegram from Elsworth asking when they would be down and I answered 3:52. After Algebra I went to Cox’s and the girls were wondering tickled at the telegram. We started for the station and there just a little before the train came in. We saw them into a good seat and then left them just as the cars started and thus ended the little episode of pleasure. We came home and after school time went over to Ralston’s for a while. I couldn’t study at night so I played checkers for a while and went to bed about nine. �Rice/Campbell 133 Nov. 4/1861 On Friday we had a pretty good meeting of the Society. In The afternoon there was a special meeting to consider having open meetings. I heard that Dr. Fyfe was opposed to it, and I would not attend, for I knew it would not be carried to have them. Top of 106 in original. The Society decided to have open meetings only once a month. Saturday I expected to hear from M.A. but did not. Mont and I spent nearly an hour waiting on the post office. Tuesday evening we had a grand meeting. Everyone seemed to feel interested. Today is the anniversary of the most important event in my life. One year ago today I was called to the ministry. Well do I Remember the day. It was at Uncle Frank’s I had been down to the Martinsburg to Church and after I got home I lay down on the sofa to rest. While laying there it seemed as though someone came to me and asked me if I would be a minister. I was very unwilling for I saw that I would have to give Mary Ann up, and many other things besides. I offered scores of excuses, but all were overthrown, and the two passages of scripture rose to my mind Matt.X1X:29 x 37,30 One seemed to promise what I would receive if I obeyed, the other threatened if I refused. Such a terrible struggle I never wish to pass through again. I lay still and kept my grief to myself. None knew the bitterness of my soul and none knew my thoughts. So much was I agitated, that I could not repress an occasional groan, and at least Uncle Frank asked me what was the matter. I did not tell him plainly but passed it off. After tea I sat down and wrote to M.A., telling her of my trouble, asking advice, and offering her, her freedom if she wished it. Poor girl it had a great effect on her, and almost shook her faith in any truth, but God helped her decide aright. Nov.5 (Guy Fawkes Day… Bev’s note) 5 o’clock in the morning, I have just finished writing to Mary Ann and Bella, Annie, June and Uncle Ebenezer. Last night immediately after tea I went downtown to Mr. Cox’s to receive any message they might wish to send to Hamilton. I had a long talk with Mrs. Cox. Then I came up Ralston’s and had a talk with Miss. Ralston. She was all alone and I had a good talk. I found out all about her and Ross and I guess she knew about me and Mary Ann and Bella. �RICE/Campbell Nov. 5/1861, Cont. 134 I staid till nearly eight then came home and sat down to write. I wrote a long letter to Mary Ann and a short one to Bella, another pretty long one to Annie, and one to Uncle Ebenezer and now it is so early, that I don’t feel inclined to go to bed,at all. Nov.7 On Tuesday I did not so much also but study. Mont. wrote to Mary Ann, & Bella on Tuesday evening. Today I got a paper from Mary Ann. I sold McPhail my geometry for 75 cents, just 55 cents profit. Nov. 9 Last night we had a splendid debate and indeed a good meeting all through. Today I got a letter from Mary Ann, another from Lucy and another from Shenton. Mont says that Bella has consented to have Elsworth. I am sorry for it both for his sake and for her sake. I bought William’s Symbolic Geometry from Garnham for 50 cents. I will fix it and try to sell it. I pad Mr. Stewart my incidentals for this term. I have to write, composition for next Saturday. My speech is for the next time. I have to speak. Mont and I went to visit the Johnston’s. I went over to Dea. Bartel’s tonight and spent a short time. Our prayer meeting was a very good one. Nov. 10 A beautiful Sabbath. Our morning school was very interesting and I endevoued to press Christ upon my scholars. I spoke to them plointedly for I wish to win them. May God bless my words. Mr. Cooper. Top of 108 Preached from the last of Christ’s sayings on the cross. Luke XX111: 46 ‘Father into Thy hands I commit my spirit. Dr. Fyfe’s bible class was a very good one. Dr. Fyfe preached in the morning from Luke XV:2. This man receiveth kindness and earth? with them. After service we had our student conference meeting. It was well attended and was very interesting. Nott was away preaching today for the first time and many prayers were put up for him. God grant that I too may be blessed. �Rice/Campbell 135 Nov. 11/1861 Wrote a long letter to Mary Ann in answer to her’s of the 6th. Nov. 13 Last night I was over at Ralston’s helping him out with his lessons. I was explaining fractions to him. After a while he got so sleepy that I could not explain them to him, and then I sat talking to sister Ralston. We had a very good prayer meeting last night. I engaged in prayer but I felt very guilty. I am so cold and dead I feel almost as if my spark of life has almost gone out. I am feeling the dreadful sorrow of being under the tidings? Of God’s countenance. Nov. 13 He appears to be frowning on me and I am wretched. May he in mercy soon remove the cloud that hides him from me and reveal to me as in times past. Nov. 16 Only tree day shave passed since last I wrote I this, and yet what changes have taken place. On Friday Ralston paid me the our dollars he owed me for the encyclopedia he bought off me. And I paid Mrs. Gould for two weeks board. It was a great relief for me for I had been troubled for two weeks about my board. In the afternoon, a fire broke out in the stable of the building next to this and were for a time in doubt as whether the house would go or not, but fortune d favoured and it was saved. I had to write a composition for today and spent the greater part of the evening at it. I went to the Society meeting and then sat up to finish my composition. My subject was of Students, Joys, and Sorrows. I took the latter first, and spoke quite feelingly about his sorrows. It was nearly if not after two when I finished that part and as my composition was now six pages in length and my head was aching and I felt tired of left it so, saying that I would keep “A students joy” for another composition. I went to bed and almost fell into a deep and heavy sleep. About three a fire broke out in Mr. Stewart’s house and they only had time to flee for their lives. He lost everything. He says he is only worth thirty dollars in the world. The insurance was very light, only three hundred dollars. �RICE/Campbell Nov 16, Cont. 136 The students took up a subscription for him and got considerable, I do not know exactly how much. I heard nothing of the fire till morning. This morning I received a letter from Montreal $10. Aunt Jenie says she forgot to collect it all last time. I paid half a dollar to Clark for the Bullion’s Greek Grammar I bought from him, and gave $1. Towards the subscription for Mr. Stewart. Poor man I would willingly give him more but I could not afford it. Montgomery went down home this evening. We had a good prayer meeting. I bought Roget’s Thesaurus English words from Mont for a dollar to be paid when I can. He paid me the last 62 ½ cents he owed me, and I paid Garnham what I owed him for the Geometry. Nov.18 Yesterday was a fine day but cold. Our morning Sunday School was but poorly attended. Mr. Cooper’s sermons were not as interesting as they sometimes are, and in the evening I went to sleep over the sermon. Our students conference meeting was not as well attended as usual. It was a very interesting one. I had a walk with Ralston afterward. I do not feel right yet. I cannot feel the presence of God as I once could and I fee dull and wretched. I long for the return of his favour, but he seems to hide himself to me. I hope and pray that he will soon reveal himself to me for this state is misery. Top of 110 in original Nov. 19 Last night Miss. Bland was here, the first I have seen her to speak in this house. Since Mary Ann and Bella were here. Garnham’s father and sister were here, but went away today. I only saw the old man to speak to. As I was going down to tea my nose began to bleed and bled the whole time they were at tea. When I went down I found Miss Bland there, and sat and talked till seven o’clock, till she went home, then I played few games of checkers with Miss. Mabee and then came up to stud. By nine o’clock I was so sleepy that I had to go to bed. This morning I got a letter from Richards telling me some news and Bella. It seems she has had a quarrel with Elsworth already. Poor girl. I pity her. I got a letter from Uncle Ebenezer telling me that he was expecting to dissolve partnership with Mr. Hamilton for reasons therein contained. �Rice/Campbell 137 Nov. 20/1861 Last night wrote to Richards, Uncle Ebenezer and Aunt Jenie. I have just finished the last at about three o’clock and I must hasten to bed for a little sleep before today’s toil. Nov.21 Yesterday I wrote to Shenston, and to Lucy. I bought me a parcel of white envelopes. I would have written some more letters, but I was so sleepy I could not stay up. Higgins was over at Ralston’s till after twelve. This evening wrote to Uncle Frank and Annie Jane. Nov. 22 Kitchen spoke to me yesterday about helping him in his debate. Shrimpton and Reaks? Had promised to do so, but felt inclined to back out and he feared he would be left in the lurch. I promised to help him if he gave me sufficient time. This morning I wrote out part of a speech in case I should be called on. When the society meeting commenced I found that Shrimpton and Bates were going to speak. The meeting was wretched one. Pattens declaration was a poor thing. Parsons did very well. The dialogue between Bodwell & Coady was not half learned. The debate was pretty good. Smith and kitchen made poor speeches but Yule, Higgins, Reeks& Shrimpton did well. Ralston and I are on for a dialogue two weeks from tonight. Nov.23 Have done but little all day. Received back my composition with number three. Wrote a comic lecture on ‘Goses’, for the Oracle. Got my hair cut today. Ralston and I have picked out a dialogue to speak. Our Missionary meeting was pretty good. �RICE/Campbell 138 Nov.26/1861 On Sunday we had a pretty good sermon from Mr. Cooper and a real good one from Dr. Fyfe. Our Sunday School is not prospering as I would like to see it. The students conference meeting in the evening was a very good one. All seemed affected. Yesterday I was hard at work over my studies all day. I went down to Mrs. Cox’s for about an hour all evening, and then came home and wrote to Mary Ann and Bella. After writing the letter I copied out my Xenophon (Gr. Soldier, historian), read over my Logic and Geometry and went to bed. We heard yesterday that school would close a week before Christmas, and commence a week after New Years. Received a letter from Richards and another from Bella. Wrote a letter to Bella to send in Mont’s letter. Nov.27 Paid a visit to Deacon Burtche’s and saw all the folks. Staid till after nine o’clock. Nov.29 Last night we had our prayer meeting. It was good for God was there preached on Garnham and Patten to come in and I hope it did them good. God helped me to pray and speak for Jesus. I endeavoured to plead his cause. I hope we may be blessed in our effort. I got out of my dialogue. Elmer Patten and Garnham are going to take it. Today I have studied hard. Our prayer meeting tonight was crowded. God came down among us in every deed, may he in his mercy water our souls cause them to bud and blossom. Our society meeting was very good. I am engaged on a debate next Friday. Next Saturday I will have to declaim. Nott spoke to me today to prepare an essay for the Missionary Society for two weeks from tomorrow. I could not well refuse. Tonight I wrote to Richards and Mary Ann. Nov. 30 My name was read in the morning for a declamation next Saturday. I got out my Latin and Greek but did not do much else. I sent a Woodstock news to John Morton in fulfilment of a promise made last August. Our prayer meeting was very good, and I was able to take part in prayer. �Rice/Campbell 139 Dec.1/1861 Yoe and Mort proposed to me to give up our Sunday School for the winter. I was unwilling but they wished it and I consented. However I made arrangements to meet my class at Mr. Johnson’s so that they will not suffer from change. We had snow a good part of the day. Mr. Cooper’s sermons were good. In the bible class we had up that difficult passage in Hebrew’s V1 4-6. It caused quite a discussion. Our evening prayer meeting was held in Miss. King’s classroom and was well attended. The Holy Spirit was in our midst and I was enabled to warn sinners to flee from the wrath to come. Dec. 2 Received a paper from Lucy and sent it to Shenston. Mr. Hankinson was sick and we had no algebra lesson today. Our prayer meeting was very good and full of interest. Dec. 3 Bought a blank book for my exercises and compositions. Traded with Brickhouse, my Arnold and Caesars for his Virgil, and then traded with Mont for Roget’s Thesaurus Of English Words, and he is to make up the difference in money. Heard that Miss. Saunders & Miss. Kilmaster were under deep concern about their Souls, and that great hopes were entertained of Miss. Saunders went up to visit Iware this afternoon,( Mr. Ware?) Dec.5 Yesterday I received a letter from Mary Ann enclosing one to Mont. Today I received three papers from Aunt Jenie. I sat up very late night writing and may have to do so tonight. Ralston is sick and may not be with us in our lessons the rest of this term. Dec.6 Received letter from Annie Jane this morning. Wrote out a speech of ten pages for the debate tonight and did not use a great deal of it. I hardly got half through I had not a word when I got up this evening. Our meeting tonight was a good one on Col. Rankin. �RICE/Campbell 140 Dec.6/1861 The debate was a close one, and we only lost it by a majority of two. Some of the speeches were capital. Ralston being sick McKenzie took his place and gave us a quick medley. The dialogue between Garnham and Patten was capital. All were very good. At our business meeting the subject of the program was settled and each member received eight. They were well got up and are right credit to all conceived. I paid my ten cents tax. Dec.7 Poor Ralston was very bad last night being crazy a great part of the time, but now in the evening he is getting better. My declamation this morning created quite a laugh when I started for a walk across the floor as if in a deep soliloquy but before I was through they stopped their laughing and listening. Most everyone thought it to be a selection and not original, and some would hardly believe it when Mont assured them that it was original. I received a letter from Stone enclosing his speech on’ Trifles, and a paper from Uncle Ebenezer. I went into the Cox’s and spoke about those likenesses for Mary Ann and Bella. I sent a paper to Mary Ann containing one of our Programs. I was up to see Ralston about eleven and finding that he was very dull and did not appear to know anybody, Jane was keeping wet clothes on his forehead but she had no ice and did not know where to buy any.I started out and managed to find some and brought it in and she kept a cold cloth on his forehead Shortly after dinner time he began to recover and this evening was quite lively. Our prayer meeting was dull. After meeting Mont and I went to see a woman about boarding. She wanted a dollar each and we to furnish our own provisions and lights. So that ends that idea. I guess we will have to board ourselves after all, and that is just what I want. I spent nearly the whole afternoon at my essay for the Judson Missionary society for next Saturday evening. Dec.8 I had a very good class at Mr. Johnson’s in the morning Mr. Cooper preached both times. The afternoon bible class was well attended. In the evening before church I went into Ralston’s to stay with him and let Jane go to church, but Learmont was there first and I made him come along with me to church. Our evening prayer meeting was a very good one. Miss. Northrup and Paul Austie?? Stood up for prayers of the meeting. After the meeting an invitation was given to those who wished to converse about their souls to stay. Miss. M. McPhail, Bowen& �Austie stayed. Rice/Campbell Dec.9 /1861 141 I stayed with Ralston all night Mckenzie Came down about twelve and I had a couple of hours sleep. Ralston slept better during the night and was up today . I tried to get out of Latin for next class, but could not. I bought me a couple of catalogues. Our meeting tonight was good. Wait stood up for the prayers of the meeting. Dec.10 Got up this morning at for and wrote to Stone enclosing a copy of my oration delivered July 16th. Wrote to Annie enclosing a programme of our public meeting. Sent a catalogue. Of our school and two programmes to Aunt Jenie. Dec.12 Yesterday we had a good meeting and I think a powerful one. The night before I had a talk with McPhail and he was very serious and tonight he stood for the prayers of the meeting. After Sunday School Mont and I went over to the Deacons and bargained with the Deacon for the flat above Moore. We are to pay $2. A month which will be about a quarter dollar a piece. We staid till after five talking to Miss. Bland and McPhail. This morning we said our last geometry. I have finished my essay for the Missionary society on Saturday. The ladies had a good meeting on Tuesday night, and Miss. Holmes is said to have found peace. All of them were more or less affected. Our meeting last night was a great meeting. Elmore Patten has at last been touched and I have great hopes for him. Chute and Claxton were also affected. McPhail and Maggie Cook stood up for the prayers of the meeting. Dec.13 Received a registered letter from Aunt Jenie containing eight dollars. Also received three papers, and a parcel containing a comforter, half a box of pens, and a quantity of note paper. Wrote piece for Cunningham, the Literary Banner entitled, Be Forgiving.” Went to Moore’s to tea, and then to prayer meeting. When it was proposed to have a prayer meeting tomorrow night, Shrimpton apposed it but it was carried. I had a talk with McPhail after meeting and then came home and copied out my essay. Sold Ralston a small concordance for 25 cents and he is to pay when he gets ready. �Rice/Campbell 142 Dec.14/1861 No school today. We had a pretty good prayer meeting and a good Missionary meeting. Dr. Fyfe gave us a good lecture on the dispression? Of the children of men at the confusion of tongues. Miss Kilmaster read a biographical Watch of Mrs. Harriet Newell. I read a report of the Serenpose Mission from 1801 inclusive. My essay was well liked. Shrimpton spoke to me about it, and Ralston says Dr. was pleased with it. Dec.15 A Sabbath day long to be remember. I had a good time with my Sunday School and bid them farewell for a time. Mr. Cooper preached a good sermon from 1 Cor. XV:5,8. In the afternoon we had the bible class for half an hour and then a prayer meeting. The lecture room was crowded. Dr. Fyfe led the meeting and it was very interesting. Patten and McPhail were deeply affected. After meeting McPhail went up to Dr. and had some talk with him. Patten went off by himself and did not come back till church time. Mr. Stewart preached a very interesting sermon from Matt. X1:28. He preached without his papers and it was the best sermon I ever heard him preach. Our evening prayer was held in the lecture room and was well attended. I led the meeting. God was present with us, and we had a good time. After meeting I invited anyone who wished to converse about their souls to stay and we would talk to them. McPhail and Austie remained and Mr. Stewart. Higgins and myself talked to them. After that I went upstairs to Mont’s room and we staid till tan o’clock talking and advising Ellmore Patten. This day will never be forgotten by me for three years ago tonight I first sought the Lord. Three days I sought in vain, and then found him. The agony I suffered none can know nor can I describe it. But I found peace at last and now I can praise my God. I was enable to tell this to my friends last night, and to exhort them to be faithful in seeking and serving the Saviour. Dec. 17 Yesterday was the first morning of the examination. I spent nearly all the morning reading over my Greek testament. I went over to see Ralston’s folks at dinner time and paid my last visit to them. �RICE/Campbell 143 Dec.17,/1861 Cont. Our Greek came off the first hour in the afternoon and our Theology the second. Both passed well. We had two jokes in Theology that caused some amusement. Fitch in describing the difference between the arteries and veins, said that the blood in the arteries was more precious than that in the veins. He meant that it is required to be more carefully guarded as it was propelled with so much more force through the arteries. Timpany was describing the relation of animals to their different modes of procuring food. Contrasting the months of various animals, he said men had hands for procuring their food and therefore their mouths were flat and right in their face. He meant flat on it, not protruding as in a dog. Backhouse’s father and mother came up today, and really I don’t wonder that he is such a rough customer. Our prayer meeting was well attended, and was very interesting. At it’s close an invitation to those who had found peace during the meeting, and who were willing to make it known was extended in the form of a request to rise upon their feet. Miss. Holmes, Maggie Cook, Miss Sanders, and Northrup rose. Miss Saunders could not, she felt so weak and powerless among the gentlemen. Wait and Ellesmore Patten. I was glad to see Patten rise. He found peace the night before while lying in bed. McPhail was there or I think he would have been there another. I hear he had been acting very differently to what he did before. After meeting I spent a while in Mont’s room and then went over to the Deacon’s. I tried to get off from paying Mont for the three weeks of holidays but he would not let us off. However he has got to put locks onto one of the rooms so that we can put our things in it. I had a long talk with Miss. Mabee last night. I was too tired to study last night and went to bed around eleven. I got up about three this morning. Evening Eleven 50.P.M. The day has passed away as all things will, and all action with it. Our Logic lesson came off first and it was good, I missed one question. Between Logic and Geometry, I had a talk with Miss. Bland and agreed to come over and see her in the afternoon. Geometry was a miserable recitation at least to my mind. �Rice/Campbell 144 Dec.17/1761, Cont. After Geometry I met Miss. Bland and had quite a talk with her, and after dinner I went into the Deacon’s and sat for about an hour and a half. I had a very pleasant talk with Miss. B. Our Latin composition was good. They gave us no standing at all, because Mr. Stewart’s class books were burnt. I was read out in the list of one who had been regular in attendance. After school I went down to Cox’s and got those likenesses for the girls, and then carried some of my things over to my new rooms. Mid 119 in original journal After tea went over to prayer meeting and found that there was none. Our society meeting was grand. I got a seat right behind sisters, Ralston and Bland and we had a time. The essay, music dialogues, orations and papers were all very good. Three of my old pieces were in the papers two of them unaltered and the other greatly enlarged. They were Algebra, De Sun’ and a piece I wrote last term entitled, ‘Notice.’ They caused considerable amusement. After the meeting, Mont, Miss. B, and Miss. Kern and I went out for a walk the last of the term. In the meeting I wrote a couple of verses of farewell and gave to Miss. B. and I have written two more to give to her. Dec.19 Yesterday morning I went to bid Miss Bland goodbye and gave her my card with some poetry in it. I took all my things over to my room and my valise to the station. I walked down to the cars with Miss. Ralston and carried her shawl and parcel. On the way Mr. & Mrs. Hankinson passed in a carriage and they laughed to see us take it so cooly. As they passed we could see their heads together over it. At the depot I stood talking to Miss. Ralston for some time close beside Mr. & Mrs. H. and then I talked to them for a while. Our party left Woodstock at 1:14 P.M. and reached Brantford at about half past two. On the way to Paris I sat in front of miss. Holmes and talked to her, and between Paris and Brantford I sat beside her. We had some pleasant and profitable conversation. I met Annie at the cars. Today I wrote a long letter to Aunt Jenie. I also wrote to Uncle Ebenezer and Mary Ann. Dec. 2o,/1861 Annie’s birthday. It snowed some today. Went out to see Mrs. Morton’s folks. �Rice/Campbell 145 Dec.23/1861 Bought a little horse for Herbert & baby (Shirley?) Finished copying the essays and speeches of July 16th. Dec. 24 Aunt Lizzie, Uncle Herbert ^ Baby came down to Hamilton by buggy. Annie and I by car. Left B. at half past two, and had to wait in Paris till six. Went down to see Henrietta, Robert’s wife, and had tea there. Got to Hamilton about a quarter to eight, and drove up to Uncle Eben’s. Then I went to see Mary Ann. Just at the corner of York and Merrick Street, I saw a girl coming along York St. and I thought it was her, so I hung back until she passed, and then I caught up to her. In passing I looked in her face, and sure enough it was the very one. She was surprised so when I put my arm around her and kissed her. We had a walk and then I went home. Mrs. Bailey was surprised and delighted to see me. Mary Ann gave me a beautiful cap as a Christmas present, and when I got home I got a letter from Millie, containing a nice Magenta neck tie, and also some letters from Aunt Jenie. I got home shortly after nine, and found Aunt Lizzie, and the folks there. Dec.25th Christmas Day. Got breakfast about nine. Went with my Uncle’s to the gymnasium and spent an hour or more in exercising ourselves. I beat them at jumping, but they beat me at all else. We were to have dinner at shortly after two, but it was half past three before I got a bite of dinner, and half past four before they were through. Before dinner I was taking a walk when I met McArthur, and had a walk with him, and then I met Muir. After dinner I went to see Mary Ann, but she was out. However she came in about five along with Richards and after tea we went to see Bella, but she was out, then we went for Grace, Bella’s sister, but she could not come. Then we went down to see Mr. and Mrs. Richards and staid till half past eight, and then came home. Dec. 26 Spent most of the day in writing. Uncle Andrew went home today, but left Herbert and Annie. I met Richards at half past five, and we went up to see Mary Ann and Bella. We had a great time of it, and teased Mary Ann. We stayed till six, and then I went home with M.A. I went to take bile class in the evening, and did not like it at all. I won’t go again. �RICE/Campbell 146 Dec.27/1861 Met Mary Ann at noon, and walked home with her. After dinner I went up to see Jane Robb and stopped till after four, and then I came down town and my nose bled on the way. I went to see Alick Lawson, met Mary Ann at five and walked home with her. I came up About seven, and was first there. Then Jane Robb, and soon after Richards. He and I went over for Bella, Grace and Miss. Pensman. Alick came in about half past eight. We had a good time. I caught Bella and Miss. Pensman in a philophena, and Mary Ann caught me. We broke up about a quarter past ten, and I saw Bella home. I had a great deal of fun. Dec.30 1861 On Saturday I had a talk with Richards. Met Mary Ann at dinner and tea and walked home with her. We came as near to meeting Uncle and Aunt Anah and Aunt Lizzie and Annie as could be. I staid at home in the evening as it was a Saturday. Yesterday I went down to Mary Ann’s about ten o’clock and went down to church with her then home to dinner. Went to Sunday school in the afternoon and then went home with M.A. Went to Uncle Eben’s to tea and Annie, M.A and myself went to Dr. Irvine’s church, but were disappointed, as we did not hear him. Today I had a talk with Richards and Dryland and we decided to go to Brantford in a buggy. I went and saw Alick and he didn’t think he could go. At five Richards and I went and arranged the horses. At six I met Mary Ann and Bella, and walked home with them. I stopped to tea with Mary Ann, and then went to prayer meeting. M.A. did not go she was too busy. End of Journal Volume one, to page 153, pick up Volume one part two on page 154 JOURNAL ONE PART ONE OF THREE JOURNALS OF REV. EBEN MUIR RICE Jan 1/1861 to Dec 30 /1861 �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eben M. Rice Diary, 1861 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1861 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ebenezer Muir Rice Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ec7008f8ae3b82feaccbec63bf4fb99.pdf 5d8c247caf651934d87e64b4d6efd732 PDF Text Text THE WRITINGS OF EBEN MUIR RICE © Transposed and research notes By Beverly Campbell RICE DIARY BOOK ONE PART TWO 1862 JAN 1/1862 �EBEN MUIR RICE DIARY ONE PART TWO (3 YEARS IN BOOK ONE) 1862 January 1, 1862 To December 31, 1862 Beverly Campbell 28 Greenhalf Dr Ajax, On. L1S 7N6 �1862 Rice/Campbell 1 Jan 1/1862 Another New Year. Yesterday I wrote all morning, and after dinner went for some citrons for Aunt Lizzie, then went to see Richards, and to the store, helped Byrne putting up Castor Oil, and borrowed 2 dollars from him. Came home and got fixed up, met Mary Ann, and went down with her to tea, and then away to Mr. Brown’s. Had a very pleasant time at Mr. Brown’s and had a talk with Miss Brown. Left there about eleven and went to watch meeting in the John St. Church. Coming out from there I heard that Bella’s father is sick and she can’t go. Dryland would like to back out but can’t. How we are to do I don’t know, but I guess it will all turn out right. And now to the New Year. 1861 with all its joys and sorrows has left us ne’er to return, and 1862 has dawned upon us. None know how many will live to see its’ close. Not one of all my friends has passed away since last New Year’s. I wonder will it be so this year. What a contrast does this year afford to last, but especially this day of the first of 1861. Then my best earthly friend, my own Mary Ann, was sick with but little prospects of ever getting better. Now she is strong and healthy. Oh God, I thank thee. Then my youngest sister was sick, but now she is better. Then I was in the states among American friends, now I am in Canada among Canadian friends. Then I was puzzling myself about the ways and means of going to College, now I am attending College; and soon through the list. And now as I finish this writing between one and two on Wednesday morning Jan 1/1862, I can truly say that goodness and mercy have followed me all my days. �Rice/Campbell Jan 3rd/1862 1862 2 Having been busy and tired I have been unable to write in my book until now. On New Year’s morning I never undressed at all. I pulled off my boots and lay down under the quilt, but got up very often to see the time. Got up for good about five. Richards came round about seven and I went with him. He said Dryland would not go, and we decided to get McKinnon to go. Went to Mary Ann’s and woke her up, and sent her round to Bella’s to see if she was going. We went up to see Lockerman and found him willing to go. Went down to M.A.’s and found she had not seen Bella, so we went up to her father’s but could not get in, and came away in disgust. Went to her sister’s and found her. She could not go. Went back to Mary Ann’s and told her to get ready, and then came to tell Annie that she could go if she wanted. She and Herbert determined to go. Richards went for the horses while I went to tell Lockerman. He got Miss Midwinter to go with him. We left Hamilton by ten o’clock and got on first rate to Copetown. There we got a mile past Col Cope’s before we knew it, and we would not turn back. About Copetown it began to rain. After a while it began to snow and we got up to a tavern just in time to escape a dreadful sleet storm. Started in about a quarter of an hour and soon met another storm as bad, if not worse than the other. For about three miles we faced the storm and it was terrible. The horses acted nobly. Richards could hardly see to drive, and he and I kept watch all the way to guard against accidents. After a while the sleet changed to snow, and the wind fell. When we got to Brantford we were in an awful state of weariness. Our horses, buggy and coats were covered with mud. We took Annie and Herbert home and then drove to the Brant House and put up our horses and got a room. We ordered dinner, and right glad we were to get it. It was excellent and only 25¢, very cheap. We got to Brantford about 1 o’clock. �Rice/Campbell 3 Jan 3, 1862, cont. We cleaned up and rested, and about half-past four started for the tea & meeting. We had a grand time there and heard Dr. Fyfe and Mr. Davidson, Stewart, Alexander, Wood, Bates and others. Saw Uncle Andrew and had a talk with him. Also had a talk with Mr. Stewart. Met the Cooks and gave them an introduction to Mary Ann; also Mrs.& Millie Thompson, & Miss Young. Mont was not there. Our expenses at the Hotel were very moderate. Only 75¢ for horse care and feed and the room. Left B. at half past eleven. Bill and Miss Bland & M.A. sat on my knee in front. We got into Hamilton about three o’clock, and to the stables by a quarter past. Bill and Murray got in five minutes before us. They had a great time of it. Going up they lost their whip and had to go back five miles for it; lost their way three times and ran up lanes (one time three miles) and had to come back; washed off their buggy and horse at Onondago; and they were worse than ever when they got Brampton. Coming home they lost their way and came down the mountain by a bye-way in some manner that they can’t account for. They expected to be tumbled to the bottom all the way down. Got down to Richards’ and had something to eat and about five went to bed. Didn’t sleep much and were up by half-past seven. Had our breakfast and came uptown. I was very tired all day. Richards went to work in the afternoon and in the evening we went up to see Hopkins’ girls. Staid till 6 then I saw Mary Ann home. Went down there after tea and staid till nine. Today received a letter from Aunt Tenie containing two dollars as a New Year’s present. I wrote but little, was out considerably. I have a cold and am hoarse. I bought two books today. After tea I went down to Mary Ann’s and she mended my overcoat for me. Good time reading, talking to her. After had oysters. �Rice/Campbell 4 Jan. 4 1862 Wrote to Aunt Tenie and Millie and half finished a letter to Aunt Jeannie. Richards came down for me after dinner and we went down to Mr. Browns. We had a very pleasant time and staid about an hour and a half. I borrowed the song about the “volunteers” so that I could copy it. We also went to see Mrs. Curtis but she was not at home. I met Mary Ann at six o’clock and went home with her. After tea I went down and spent the evening. Jan 6 Yesterday was the first Sabbath in the year. It was a rather pleasant day, but cold. I bought a Baptist Registry from Mr. Milton. MacArthur preached in the evening from Matt. XXVIII.6, “Come see the place where the Lord lay.” It was a very good sermon. He read it, but even then did better than Mr. Brown. This morning as I write, it is snowing quite hard with three or four inches of snow on the ground. Received a letter from Mont. Aunt Lizzie went up to Mrs. Hamilton’s to spend the rest of the week. Jan 8 Yesterday I answered Mont’s letter. Spent the evening at Richards. Had a grand time and did not leave till eleven. It was half past when I got home. Today I have read two chapters in the testament. I have done but little else besides take a walk uptown to meet Mary Ann. Got a bottle of hair oil and another of cough syrup for Mary Ann. Uncle would not take any pay for it. Met Mary Ann at six o’clock and went down to tea with her. Then we went to Servo’s, and had a great time. I wanted to get home early but could not get away. It was ten minutes past twelve when I got home. It snowed a little during the day, and also rained a little. �Rice/Campbell 5 Jan 11/1862 On Thursday I went down to spend the evening with Mary Ann. Also on Friday. Mrs. Bailey was in bed, and shortly after tea she began to jaw us. When she quit I went home. She gave M.A. an awful scolding. Today I got my book from Richards, went up to bid Alick goodbye. Met M.A., Grace, Bella, & Jessie Penman at tea-time. Jessie and Grace kissed me in the street when they bid me good-bye. Mary Ann says that she has not had much to say to her grandmother. I did not go down in the evening but spent it at home. Jan 12 My last day in Hamilton. It rained quite hard in the morning but stopped before church was out. Went down for M.A. and found Mrs. B in bed. She had threatened to put me out but not a word of it when I was there. I went home to dinner with M.A. and then to Sunday School. I closed the school with prayer. Went home to tea, and to our own church in the evening. I have 4 parcels to take up to W. One to McArthur, one to Ini, one to Mrs. Cox and one to Miss Brown. Bella was to have written to Mrs. Cox, but her father is dying and she could not write. Jan 20 Here have I been more than a week in Woodstock, and not written a word in my diary. Monday the 13th, Aunt Lizzie gave me one dollar & Uncle Eben three. I left for Woodstock at nine in the morning and reached W. at noon. Spent the afternoon in studying and the evening in visiting. Was at Ralstons, Deacon’s & Goulds. The other days I have forgotten. On Wednesday evening went to Ralstons and on Saturday visited at R’s, Deacon’s & Gould’s. �Rice /Campbell 6 Jan 20, cont. Friday was our election night and we had a good time. Ross, Gold & Cunningham ran for President; majority for Ross C. Cunningham, Gold, Muir & Ratcliff ran for Vice and Gold got in. Mont was nominated but declined. We could have put him in easily. Patten, Nott and myself ran for Secretary. I was nominated to break the vote and let the thing be understood so that all my friends voted for Patten. His majority was ten. Shrimpton and I ran for Critic and I beat him by one. MacArthur was put in as Marshall. We carried three out of five officers and could have had the others if Mont had not backed out. Saturday I got a letter from Henry and also one from Aunt Tenie containing $8. The missionary meeting was a dull one. It was very poorly attended, and the only exercises were a report from Mr. Muir and paper by Mr. Nott. Miss Bland is the next editor or rather editress. Yesterday Mr. Cooper preached in the morn & Mr. Stewart in the evening. Today I paid Dr. Fyfe for my books. I have been over to the Deacons to bid Miss Sudborough goodbye. Jan 24/ 1862 Tuesday. I wrote another lecture for “The Oracle.” On Wednesday I wrote to Mary Ann and sent her a pair of kid gloves as a “philophena.” I also sent a note to Bella. I wrote to Mr. Bowers saying that I would come up and spend Sabbath with him. Thursday I failed totally in Moral Science and Virgil. I have studied more than I ought to have and I am beginning to feel quite unwell. I went out after dinner to go to the Post Office, and then to see Geo. I paid him for last term’s pew rent. Then I went into Ralston’s and staid all afternoon. I could not study and enjoyed myself. After tea I got to work and now somewhere about two o’clock on Friday morning I am ready to go to bed. �Rice/ Campbell 7 Jan 27/1862 On Friday our Oracle was one hit with the writers of the letter on Bacchanalibus. Sat. I went up to Ingersoll to see the folks. They were all glad to see me. Mr. Kneeshaw, and the Shells, and Hawkes all wanted me to go and stay with them. I bought paper at Mr. Kneeshaw’s to the amount of $1.50. On Sunday I went to hear Mr. Beardsall both times. I went up to Mr. Kneeshaw’s and spent the afternoon. Mrs. Bowers insisted on paying my passage and gave me a dollar all but a few cents. Mrs. Bowers gave me the two volumes of “God in History.” I left Ingersoll at a few minutes to eight and got down in time for school. I got a paper from Mary Ann. Jan 28th Got a letter from Mary Ann. Went to see Lis. Nott made all up with me about our coldness. I was glad of it, for though it did not hurt me; yet it was not very pleasant to be at enmity with him. Wrote to Mr. Kneeshaw, also to Uncle Frank and Henry. Jan. 30/1862 Yesterday I was over at the Deacon’s visiting and had a good time. I was not well in the evening and I could not study. Today I hardly knew a lesson and failed altogether in Latin. This afternoon there was a sleigh-ride got up for the school and it was very pleasant. I did not intend to go, but about one o’clock I went into Ralston’s and found “Lis” and “Blandie.” Lis had promised to go with Mont, but wouldn’t go because “Blandie” wouldn’t, and Blandie wouldn’t because she has not been asked by anyone she liked. �Rice/Campbell 8 Jan. 30, cont. I saw it was going to keep so many away that I offered to go if Miss Bland would go with me. She said she would and we went to get ready. I picked out the best team of all and Mont, Lis & Rolly took the backseat and Blandie and I the next one. We sat quite a while waiting for them to load up and then we took on Kern’s and McDonald to make up our load. We went to Beachville and back and then nearly to Eastwood and back. We had a grand time and got home about half past four. Poor Rolly I pity him. He asked Blandie to go and she would not, but I think she did not understand him. I got a paper from Mary Ann. I finished a piece for the “Missionary , translate my Virgil. Feb 4 Last Friday I went into the Deacon’s and spent nearly an hour and then I went to the Society Meeting. Poor Rolly took sick that morning and has been sick ever since. He threatens to go home. On Saturday I was put on for a declamation for next Saturday and I had not a piece ready. I went to work and wrote a piece about Achilles and Agamemnon and then I would not speak it. I selected a beautiful piece of blank verse and learned about a third of it. Sunday I went up to Johnson’s but they were not at home. I came back and went to prayer meeting and church. Our evening prayer meeting was pretty good. Yesterday I had about an hour visit at Rolly’s and was helping Lis with her arithmetic. I sat up till two o’clock studying. �Rice/ Campbell 9 Feb 6/1862 Yesterday I wrote to Aunt Tenie. Poor Ralston is very poorly; he took an emetic in the afternoon and it was more than he could bear in his weak state, but today he is better again. Today I failed in Latin but got on very well in all the other lessons. I spent the greater part of this afternoon in learning my declamation for Saturday. It was almost perfect. Feb 8 On Thursday evening I wrote to Uncles James and George. Yesterday evening I went over to Deacon’s and spent about an hour. Then I went to Society meeting; it was a good meeting. Nott and Shrimpton delivered orations and Gold read an essay. We had the “Oracle,” a manifest improvement on the previous numbers. At the business meeting they brought up a motion to prevent members getting a substitute but we defeated it by a majority. I read my first “Critic’s Report,” which was well received. This morning I had to declaim before the school. I spoke a piece of Willis about “Hagar in the Wilderness.” Mr. Stewart praised it very highly; said it was difficult to make any criticisms, and merely mentioned an instance of wrong accentuation. Went down to the Post Office after school, and received a letter from Lucy and another from Richards. I went into Ralston’s and staid a short time. Answered Mary Ann’s letter of Jan. 28th. �Rice/Campbell 10 Feb. 8 1862 Cont. I went for a walk of five or six miles and did not get home till after six. I got a parcel from Brantford, and another from Hamilton containing clothing, also a letter from Annie Jane and another from Aunt Anah. Then I went to prayer meeting and afterwards went into Rolly’s and saw Lis. I lent them a Latin Dictionary and my arithmetic. I got to work about half past ten, and translated my Homer, gave myself a good washing and went to bed. Mont went home at 5p.m. Feb 12 On Sunday I had a good school. We had two of the best sermons that I have heard in the church. All our meetings that day were very good ones. Yesterday I was quite unwell and didn’t go to my Latin class. Today I am but little better. Feb 15 Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I got and sent none, but today I sent three and got two. Last night we had a pretty good meeting. Bodwell had to go away and I took his place and spoke without any preparation. I did it to save the debate, as Moore refused to speak unless they got a leader. Today after school I went downtown and bought and sent some Valentines. After dinner I went to see Ross and then to Ralston’s. I had a great time with Lis, Blandie, McPhail and Rolly. I spent most of the afternoon there. Then I piled up all our wood. I did no studying after dinner. I got a letter from Uncle George authorizing me to sell my scholarship if I could. Our Missionary meeting tonight was good. Miss Ralston had a splendid essay & Miss Bland a good paper. The lecture by Mr. McMullen was a good one. �Rice/Campbell 11 Feb. 15, /1862 , cont. Mont & Higgins have gone to Beachville and Samis and Moore are away down East so we have a small house hold now. Feb. 16, Sunday I had a good school in the morning. Mr. Winterbotham preached in the forenoon and Dr. Fyfe in the evening. I wrote to Mary Ann in the evening as this was the anniversary of the day when I first told her my love. Well do I remember that evening and though two years have passed away yet I have not forgotten it, and probably never shall. Feb. 18 I wrote to Richards yesterday and mailed the letter in Mary Ann’s. In the evening I went over to the Deacon’s and had a pleasant time. They were all out but Miss Bland and I helped her get out her Charles XII. I asked her about her likeness, and said I had asked Lis for hers, as I wished to get the miniatures of all my friends. She said she would think about it. I staid till about eight o’clock. When I got home I found Rolly here and I had a good time with him. Today I wrote a piece for the Oracle, received my essay from Miss Vining and Dr. Fyfe, and wrote to Aunt Anah. Feb. 20 Yesterday I wrote to Annie Jane, and copied out a piece for the Oracle. Today I have passed my lessons pretty well. Yesterday I received a letter from Millie and she told me that she had been converted. I was very glad to hear the good news. It did my heart good, and yet it caused me to feel sad to think that I was so poor a Christian as to act as I have done. She says that Robert and Muir Kneeshaw and also Millie and Hetty Muir have been converted. �Rice/Campbell 12 Feb. 21/ 1862 Yesterday I was almost all afternoon composing a piece of poetry for Lis’s & Blandie’s Albums. I wrote out one of seven verses of eight lines each. Today I put the pieces into the 862 books, I had not room for all, and I only put in twenty lines, I wrote out a copy of the verses for each to go with the Albums. Mont, McDiarmid, Higgins and I wrote in them, all poetry but Mont’s. After tea I went into the Deacon’s with Miss Bland’s album but she was not home and I did not see her. I also spent a few moments in at Rolly’s. Our Society meeting was pretty good. The paper was a good one, and contained some interesting pieces. Feb 22 I took Lis’ Album home in the morning. I had quite a talk with her & Blandie. They went away in the afternoon out to Blandie’s. We had a great snow-balling match in the afternoon. I wrote out part of my speech for the debate. I went to prayer meeting but did not get much good, it was so dull. Feb 28 The last day of the second month of 1862. How fast time flies. On Monday I finished off my speech, and on Tuesday I learnt it. On Tuesday I got a letter from Mary Ann enclosing one from Bella. On Wednesday I got a letter from Aunt Tenie containing the long expected money, and today I got one from Brantford enclosing a dollar. Today I wrote to Millie and Aunt Tenie. We had a splendid Society meeting. The debate was good, Corlis making the only poor speech of the evening. Our side gained the arguments but lost the vote. The declamation and dialogue were good. �Rice/ Campbell 13 Feb.28/ 1862, Cont. I handed in my Critic’s report, and Mont was mad because I rubbed him a little harder than he deserved. He gave me quite a scolding. Before meeting I was over at Rolly’s and had a good talk with Rolly, Blandie & Lis. We got Miss Bland to sing, which she did beautifully. March 1 A new month begun. The morning exercises were good. I went into Rolly’s after school, and had a good time with them. Miss Bland came in and gave me a little knit mitten which she has made, and I had some fun showing it around and telling that I had got the mitten. In the afternoon I was snow balling for about two hours and a half, and my arm is very sore. I lent Lis Mary Ann’s likeness to show it to Ross and Miss Bland, and I believe she did so. I wrote to Aunt Lizzie. March 2 Cunningham was going to preach at Beachville in the morning, and Rolly and I walked out to hear him. He got me to go up into the pulpit with him, and I read, gave out a hymn, and prayed. We got a ride most of the way home, having to walk only two miles. I feel quite sore after it. Cunningham did well, far better than I expected. Mr. Stewart preached in the evening. Mar 3Went to visit Miss Bland and Sudborough caught me there. I wrote to Mary Ann and Bella. Mar 5 Yesterday I wrote a piece for the Oracle, and part of a speech for Rolly and today I added some more to it. �Rice/Campbell 14 Mar 6/1862 Received a letter from Cousin Herbert Pitcher in Illinois. He says cousin Henry is there. I got my likeness taken for Lis and Miss Bland. I have finished writing the declamations for Rolly. Mar. 8th Yesterday I wrote to Uncle George. Our Society Meeting was good. Today I have studied most of the day. I lamed my arm yesterday and so could not snowball. I got a letter from Mary Ann and another from Uncle James. I wrote to Lucy. I copied out a long piece for my next declamation. I gave my likeness to Lis and Miss Bland. Mar 9/1862 Had a good Sabbath School. Dr. Fyfe preached in the morning & Mr. Stewart in the evening. Mar. 15 On Wed. I went to visit Miss Bland and had quite a pleasant time. I wrote a piece for the Garland and wrote out my Critic’s report. Yesterday our exercises at the Society were not first rate. Rolly did not speak his declamation very well. I have been put on for an oration three weeks from last night, but I don’t intend to act if I can help it. Today I have done but little. I went into see Lis & helped her with her geometry. I also got out my Greek and wrote an Acrostic on Miss Bland’s name to give her when I get her likeness. �Rice/Campbell 15 Mar. 18/1862 On Sunday I went to see Mr. Stephenson in the evening and liked him very well. I am not going to attend my S. S. till the snow goes away as it will not be convenient for either party. On Monday night I went over to visit Miss Bland. I wrote to Herbert Pitcher and Henry Rice. Today I wrote about two pages of my oration. This is the second anniversary of the day on which I won from Mary Ann the confession that my love was returned. It will ever be a day long remembered in my history as one of the important of my life. March 21 On Wednesday I finished writing my oration and yesterday I copied it out. It fills ten pages of note paper. Yesterday I got a note from Millie and another from Aunt Tenie containing eight dollars. It was very acceptable as it was much needed. I wrote a long letter to Mary Ann enclosing the Post Office notice which I received. I have my declamation all learnt up and my oration is on the way. Last night we had a snow-storm and I should think there was six inches of snow on the ground. Our exercises in the society were pretty good. Chesney delivered an oration in the place of Smith, Samis read an essay, Kern read the Oracle which was very long and not very good, and Fitch gave us a grand oration. Mar. 22 Our morning exercises were very good. After school I went into Rolly’s and said a while, and then came home and studied. I got my Greek and translated and I can speak my declamation, and more than half of my oration. I sold William’s Euclid to Smith for a dollar. �Rice/Campbell 16 Mar. 26/1862 On Saturday night I wrote to Aunt Tenie, and on Monday to Millie. On Sunday I heard Mr. Cooper in the morning and Mr. Peddie in the evening. Monday evening I paid my accustomed visit to the Deacon’s. Yesterday I learnt up my oration. I can speak it pretty well now, and I am bound to do it first rate. R. B. Smith has broken down and gone home, and I am about used up. I do not feel well at all. But I guess I can get through it all right. We struck a bargain with Moore to do our cooking and he is to do it for 2 dollars a week. Mar. 29 Saturday night. I have been busy all the week and have visited very little. Last night Prof. Hankinson was to lecture before our Society, but there was a lecture in the town on The Catacombs of Rome, and we adjourned the meeting. The lecture was good, and this morning after the exercises he (Prof. DeLanny) lectured before the school. He received a collection of over six dollars for his lecture which was first rate. I had to declaim this morning. After dinner I had a good walk and spent the afternoon in various ways. I received two Tribunes from Lucy, and was very glad to get them. Mont and Learment have gone down to preach for Moore, and Ross has gone to Beachville to preach. Rolly went with him. Lis has been a little unwell, but I believe she is better. I have had but little chance to talk to her and Blandie for a week back. �Rice/Campbell 17 Mar. 30 Dr. Fyfe preached in the morning & Mr. Shrimpton in the evening. Mr. Cox is going down to Hamilton tomorrow and so I wrote to Mary Ann. April 1/1862 All Fool’s Day. Yesterday morning I wrote to Bella, Richards and Uncle Ebenezer and sent off the letters by Mr. Cox. Today I got a letter from Mary Ann telling about her little brother’s sickness. Mr. Gilbert has been getting into trouble. Some woman having a child which she blames on him. I also got a letter from Annie containing two dollars, one from Aunt Lizzie, another from Aunt Tenie. I paid Moore for my cooking and washing $3.25, and now I am clear. I do not feel at all well as I have a dull aching feeling in my head and body. I hope to be able to hold up to the end if possible. April 3/1862 Yesterday I got a letter from Richards. Today I got some oat-meal, and we paid the Deacon up to the 17th. I went in to see Rolly and then for a walk. I wrote an acrostic for Lis to give her when I receive her likeness. Rolly says the girls were down town getting their likenesses taken and they will get them tomorrow. �Rice/Campbell 18 April 8 On the fourth I spoke my oration before the Society, but neither Lis nor Blandie were there. On Thursday Rolly and I went to DeLanny’s lecture. On Saturday I received the likenesses of both Lis and Blandie and gave them the acrostics which I had written. A piece against Mont and I had come out in the Oracle and I borrowed the paper and got a copy of it. Nott is the author. After Dinner I went to help Rolly to get out his Latin, and after that I copied out for Lis a pattern for a slipper. I staid there till half-past four and then came home and wrote to Annie Jane. At night I got a letter from Millie. The lecture at our Missionary meeting was a very good one. On Sunday Mr. Cooper preached both times. Yesterday I wrote an acrostic for Mary Anne and Richards, answered Nott’s piece, and wrote an acrostic for Miss Holmes album. I was over at the Deacons for about an hour and a half. Today I have recited my last lessons, have copied off a piece for Richards, and must now write to Millie. Evening: I did write, so I went out to visit Miss Mabee and then Lis, and then packed up my valise. April 9/1862 Wrote to Millie, also Aunt Tenie enclosing my orations. Visited the New Institute and went to bid Mrs. Gould, Lis & Blandie goodbye. I gave Blandie a copy of that answer to Nott’s piece. Borrowed a dollar from McDiarmid to carry me home. Left W. at one o’clock and had a pleasant ride. Met Annie at Paris, she is there and will be for two or three days. �Rice/Campbell 19 April 15 Quite a number of days since I wrote in this book. I stayed in B. till Saturday, during which time, nothing of consequence happened. I studied and read most of the time. Aunt Lizzie gave me two dollars, and was very kind to me. I went up to Paris and spent Saturday afternoon with Annie, taking tea at Capron’s and starting for Hamilton at 6 o’clock. I reached H. at 7:40, Richards met me, and we had a long talk. On Sunday morning I went down to see Mary Ann but she had gone to prayer meeting. I went in too, and she did not know I was there until I gave out a hymn. I had a very interesting time at Sabbath School. Yesterday Uncle went up West. I spent the day in various ways. In the evening, about five o’clock I visited Mrs. Brown and had a good time. I went down to Mary Ann’s and we had a walk. I met Bella and Grace. Mary Ann has twenty dollars which she is saving up to go to school with in the winter and she has made me her banker. She is afraid her grandmother will find it out if she keeps it by her and she thinks it safest to put it out of her way. This evening I went down to tea at Richards, and then up to Mrs. Brown’s to attend the elocution class. While there, a surprise party came in. It was a kind of surprise donation party, and realized over $10 dollars. I left about nine o’clock and came home. �Rice/Campbell 20 April 16/1862 Went up to the store before breakfast and got some books from Byrne. I spent the morning in writing. Wrote to Rolly and Mont telling them that I am not going up till Monday. Also wrote to Aunt Lizzie. Went out in the afternoon and bought a Greek Dictionary, Classical Atlas, French Testament, Latin Testament, and a book called the “Trial of the Anti-Christ.” I hunted every store for Pitman’s Manual of Phonography and could not find it. The day was oppressively warm. Went down to the cars at noon and saw Miss Vining off. Met Mary Ann at 6 o’clock, and went to tea with her and then went up to visit Jane Robb and afterwards Bella. Had a very pleasant evening and got home at half past ten. April 17/1862 Went up to Byrne’s this morning and borrowed a Horace. He gave me a photograph of himself. I bought a slipper pattern for Miss Bland and got Rolly’s hat from the dyer. I went into Wrights Daugarean Saloon and had him take half a dozen photographs. He is going to charge two dollars. I had a long walk with M A and Bella and went down and spent the evening with M.A. April 18 Good Friday. Rained hard all morning. Went up to Wright’s about half past ten and found the pictures not done. The negative was not a very good one so he took another, a first rate one. Then I went down to Mary Ann’s. I stopped there till after dinner and then we went out. I met Wm. Richards and sent him for Bella, then we went to Wrights and Mary Ann got a splendid negative taken. Met Wm. Richards again without Bella as she was out, and we went down to Jessie Roman’s and got her to go for a walk. Went down to Richards for tea and then up to Bella’s. Couldn’t get in and went on to Jane Robb’s. �Rice/Campbell 21 April 17, Cont. Had a good time there, and left about nine. We all went home with Bella, and Mary Ann & I bid W. & Jessie good-bye at the corner, and went for a walk. It was a pleasant confidential walk and talk and I got home about half past ten. I recited the “Lady of Provence,” “Passing Away,” “Ivan the Czar” and the new version of the “Wizard’s Warning” at Richards, and “The Lady of Provence” and “Horatius at the Bridge” at Jane Robb’s. Mary Ann was vexed at my getting my photograph for her and not letting her pay for it, and to quiet her I had to let her pay for her own pictures, of which she got two, one for me and one for her uncle. I got six, for Mary Ann, Bella, Grace, Jessie, Aunt Anah and Aunt Tenie. Uncle gave me a tooth brush and some very nice soap, and would not take any pay for it. April 19/1862 Wrote acrostics for Bella, Grace, & Mary Ann to go with the photographs. I only got one yet, but will get the others Monday morning. Had a walk with Matheson in the afternoon. After tea went to Mary Ann’s and then down to Mrs. Kerr’s and up to Bella’s, where we had a very pleasant evening and got home a little after tea. I paid Wright for the photograph and Uncle gave me four dollars, one on his subscription. �Rice/Campbell 22 April 22/1862 On Sunday I left Uncle’s at 9 o’clock, and I went for Mary Ann. Took a walk up to the cemetery and then to church. Then home to dinner, and a short walk before Sunday School. Then a long walk home to tea. Went to Barnett’s church in the evening, and sat in Bella’s pew, went home with Bella and gave her my arm. Richards met us and took off Mary Ann and Grace. Had a long talk with Bella. Bade her goodbye, and walked Richards to the corner, and Mary Ann and I had a walk till nearly a quarter to ten. On Monday morning I was out before 7 o’clock and met Mary Ann and had a walk with her, then went to Wrights and got all the pictures, put them in the envelopes and directed the parcel to Mary Ann. I asked Acland to write to give it to her. Left the house after half-past eight. Aunt & Uncle gave me a dollar and a box of cakes. Uncle went down to the cars with me, as it was raining very heavily. Had a pleasant journey up and got home about noon. Found a row in the house. Higgins and McDiarmid went to live cheaper than we do and won’t buy anything but bread and meal. Mont and Samis came near going into the building again. Visited at Gould’s, Cox’s and Ralston’s. Got two papers from Montreal, and a letter from Millie and another from Herbert and Henry. Entered my classes and recited one lesson. Today our rules were read out pretty strict. Got through first rate. Got some oil, as the other fellows grumbled about going short. Bought Hackett, on the Acts and an astronomy, but have not paid for them yet. They came to three dollars which I am to pay when my money comes. I have neither received money nor parcel from Montreal, and I don’t know what to make of it. �Rice/Campbell 23 April 23, 1862 Wrote to Mary Ann and Uncle Eben, and sent the verses on “Bachelor’s Hall” to Richards. Sent a paper to Miss Bland enclosing the slipper pattern. Received a letter from Montreal containing eight dollars. April 26 Yesterday was election night in our Society. Yule was elected president, McDonald, Secretary, Muir Vice President, Shrimpton, Critic and McDougal, Marshall. Today I studied very little. Our morning exercises were pretty good. I have to speak next Saturday. Mr. Stewart gave us a good lecture on “Chaucer and Spencer.” I got out my Latin, and after dinner went for a walk. I went into the woods and wrote a long piece of poetry about the shop where Mary Ann works. It just goes to where the poor sewing machine girl laments her fate, and I intend to finish it some other time. We had a good prayer meeting. Wrote to Aunt Anah enclosing my photograph. I have not been just right for a few days, and I suspect that I have the symptoms of consumption. I intend to ask Uncle’s advice about it, to see whether I had not better go down to H. and be examined. April 30/1862 On Sunday Mr. Cooper preached his farewell sermon, and it was a good one. Our prayer meeting was good. Rolly and I had a walk in the afternoon. On Monday I received the Homer I wrote for, it came by express and Huck paid the charges which was very kind of him. On Tuesday I wrote to Aunt Lizzie and Aunt Jane, and received a letter from Uncle Eben, a paper from Mary Ann and another from Blandie. My Intellectual Philosophy has not yet come. �Rice/Campbell 24 May 2/1862 Yesterday Miss Bland was in town but I did not have time to do more than bow to her. I received a paper from Martinsburg. Today I got a letter from Aunt Lizzie urging me to come down to Brantford and live there till September. I wrote to Herbert Pitcher and also to Henry. Wrote also to Uncle Ebenezer asking his advice as to what I had better do about seeing if my lungs are diseased. May 3 Got up before five and posted a couple of letters and had a walk before breakfast. I had to declaim before the school, and I spoke a piece of Miss Vining’s, called Alexander at Balfour. Dr. Fyfe lectured on “Shakespeare.” I spent most of the afternoon in walking out in the woods. I wrote to Millie and Uncle George. Mont and Rolly went down home to preach. May 4/1862 Stewart preached a splendid sermon from Romans V.8 on the love of God. At communion he made some very good and appropriate remarks preached in the evening from I Peter V.7 “casting all your cares upon him; for he careth for you.” It was an excellent sermon and I liked it much better than some of the Dr.’s so-called sermons. �Rice/Campbell 25 May 5 / 1862 Mary Ann’s Birthday. She is now 21 years old and her own mistress by law; in fact, for many years. Well do I remember two years ago last night when I gave her the Bible, when we went to tea & meeting at the Mountain Mission, and had such a delightful walk home. I wrote to the dearest girl this morning a long, loving, confidential letter. I also enclosed a letter to Bella and sent the verses made on their sewing machines. May 7 On Monday Yeo was here and took away his books. I paid him for the books I bought from him. Dialogues of Devils, and Kingdom and Soul, also for one Mont bought. I had to borrow a dollar from Moore. Yesterday I got a letter from Mary Ann, partly written on her birthday. I felt quite unwell all day. May 8/1862 Received a letter from Uncle Eben. He does not think that I should come down, but advises me to procure medicine and take it. Went down town and got the medicine. Paid Carryer one dollar for my pew rent from Jan. to July. I spoke to Dr. Fyfe about getting off from my Algebra. Our new Mathematical teacher has arrived. �Rice/Campbell 26 May 10/ 1862 Yesterday evening was our evening to appoint those who were to take part at the public meeting at the end of the term. My name was on as an editor, but I managed to get the committee to take it off. The Orators are Higgins, Mont, & Ross; Editors, McDonald, McPhail, McDougal; Essayist, Muir; Dialogue, Corlis & Dayfoot. Today we had no lecture on account of Mr. Hankinson’s sickness. I spent the evening in covering my books and part of the afternoon I was out in the woods writing poetry. I wrote about twenty five four-line verses. This evening we had our Missionary Meeting. The exercises were the reading of the “Garland” by the Doctor, and a lecture by Mr. Stewart. The meeting was quite interesting. May 12 Yesterday Dr. Fyfe preached both times. Miss Brown is back. She arrived by the 8:44 train on Saturday evening. Today I got some letters which she brought up, one from Mary Ann, another from Bella, and a third from Richards. They are all well. After seven o’clock I went up to see her, and staid about an hour. Had a very pleasant time. May 13 Received a dear loving Christian letter from Millie. Dear child she has such faith in Christ Jesus the Saviour. It rejoices my soul to receive her warm affectionate letters. Wrote to John Richards and also to Uncle Ebenezer. �Rice/Campbell 27 May 14/1862 Taught Stewart’s Caesar class, and got along very well. Went to hear a lecture on Missions by Mr. Osgoode, for some time a missionary in Burmah. It was very interesting. After I came home I wrote to Mary Ann enclosing a copy of the verses written on Saturday afternoon. May 15 Mr. Osgoode lectured in the school on behalf of the Missionary Society. His lecture was very interesting. At the close we took up a collection realizing $6.25. I had a very long talk with him in regard to the Mission in Burmah, whether the climate would suit my state of health. He seemed to think it would. At parting he gave me his card, and also some very good advice. May 16 Got a letter from Uncle Eben urging me to leave school at once. He wanted me to meet him at Paris on Saturday evening, but this I could not do. After tea I went up to Dr. Fyfe’s to get excused from school. He did not like to let me go, but said he would excuse me from school to go to Ingersoll, and on Tuesday he would let me know whether I could go. I wrote to Uncle Eben. I had to speak on a debate, but I had not studied up my subject, not being well, but for all that I made a speech and had not got half way through when I had to stop. May 17 Wrote to Mary Ann telling her of my plans. Started for Ingersoll about half past nine and reached there before one. Blistered my feet pretty badly. Found Mrs. Bowers sick in bed, and a sick man in the house. Went to shell’s for tea and to Hawke’s to stay all night. He has a very nice wife, judging from what I saw of her. �Rice/Campbell 28 May 18/1862 Went to the Baptist church both times. Was at Mr. Bowers, both to dinner and to tea. Walked out to Mr. Beardsoll’s after evening service. I suffered most excruciating pain in my feet all day. May 19 Mr. Beardsoll brought me into town in his buggy. I went to Hawke’s but could not find them at home. Left Ingersoll at half past three, and got here all safe but not sound, by half past four. I meant to have stayed a day longer in Ingersoll, but my feet pained so badly that I could derive no pleasure from my visit. *Elder Beardsoll lived in an octogonal house in West Zorra. May 20 Woodstock Last night I went into see Rolly, and had a long visit. I wrote to Millie this morning. I am not going to school anymore. May 22 Received the money from Aunt Jennie containing the money from Montreal. I wrote to her and visited Miss. Brown, Miss Vining, Mr. Stuart and Dr. Fyfe. May 23 Packed up my things and took them to the rail-road. Made all my arrangements for leaving, and started at a quarter-past one. Got to Brantford all right but rather tired. I was very sorry to leave school, but it can’t be helped. My health is the first thing and study must not be allowed to injure it. �Rice/Campbell May 26/1862 29 Brantford Saturday was the Queen’s birthday but the holiday was put off until today. Uncle Eben came up in the afternoon and Uncle Andrew got home at night Yesterday I went to the Baptist church x 2. Today I went fishing but caught nothing. * Uncle Eben is not Uncle Ebenezer. May 31/1862 On Wednesday I received a letter and paper from Mary Ann. On Thursday I wrote to Mary Ann and to Bella. Yesterday my box of books arrived and I unpacked them last night. I had to pay 50 cents charge on them. Today is the anniversary of mother’s death. 14 years ago, my mother departed tis life, when I was but 8 years old. Many, many trials I have gone through these long years, but I hope that they are nearly all ended. June 2 Yesterday I heard Mr. Alexander preach twice. Young Matheson from Hamilton was in town, and I had a walk with him after service. All the folks are well in Hamilton. Uncle Eben went home this morning, and I sent a letter to Richards enclosing the coy of the piece called ‘Regulars’ In the afternoon, I went for a walk on ’Strawberry Hill”, in which I killed a snake, got a lot of flowers and mint and got lost. Aunt Lizzie sent a letter to Aunt Jennie in the morning and got one from her in the afternoon. Millie is coming up. �Rice/Campbell 30 June 6/1862 On Wednesday I went up to Mr. Morton’s and spent the afternoon and evening. I met James New on the way up. He lives here now, carries on the brickyard on the hill. Yesterday I wrote to Lucy. I was fishing in the evening and caught 13, most of them pretty good ones. June 9/1862 Saturday evening I was fishing but had not very good luck. I caught 5 pretty good ones and 7 or 8 small ones, which I gave or threw away. Uncle Ebenezer came up at five o’clock on Sunday morning with Johnny Mason. We all went to the Baptist church in the morning and heard a good sermon from Phil.111: 20-21. In the evening heard Mr. Alexander preach from 2 Timothy 1, 12. In the afternoon, I wrote a note to Richards enclosing that piece about Alexander at Babylon. I also wrote a long letter to Mary Ann in which I told her my thoughts about going away this summer. I gave an account of all my actions here. I also sent her a piece entitled, “ Be Ye Also ready,” and lots of scraps. Uncle went away early this morning. I kept the baby all morning and was out walking all afternoon. June 14 Have written nothing for nearly a week, mainly on account of laziness. On Wednesday (11) I wrote to Rolly and received a letter from Mont. Enclosing a note from Liz. The same afternoon, I received a parcel from Uncle James, enclosing two coats and a pair of pants, but as usual, both coats were a great deal to large. �Rice/Campbell 31 June 14.1862 cont. On Friday I went up to New’s but he was not at home. Saw his wife and had a talk with her. Worked in the garden. Today I finished a letter to Uncle James, and wrote to Mont and Lis. Millie, Uncle Eben, Aunt Jeanie and Eddy came up from Hamilton at night. I was very glad to see them, especially Millie. June 15 Millie went to church with me in the morning and we heard Mr. Clareburgh of Paris. In the evening she went with Annie. June 16 Uncle Eben paid my fair to Paris, and I walked down with Johnny Morton. Annie went away with to Montreal with Aunt Jennie. June 20 On Wednesday, I went out for walk with Millie. Mr. Alexander called and we had a very peasant time with him. Millie and I are going to tea at his house on Monday. I killed a snake in the garden. On Thursday they all went out and left Millie and I alone. We had a god time. She wrote to Mary Ann, Mrs. McCoy and Millie Muir. Today I have finished a letter to Mary Ann enclosing Millie’s letter, and also a note to Wright and Ian ordering four copies of my photograph. I sent Mary Ann a dollar to pay for them. I also sent a message to Richards about the steam boating. I want him to find out for lis, when the boats leave Hamilton, whether they stop at Cornwall and what is the fare. �Rice/Campbell June 25 32 Brantford On Saturday I received a letter from Richards. Poor Millie’s cough was very bad and I got her a bottle of medicine at Brendon’s. He only charged me 15 cents though the price was 25 cents. On Sunday we heard Mr. Alexander twice. Monday we were to go to Mr. A’s to tea but it rained and we could not go out. I cut my finger very badly on Saturday. Today I received from Richards answering my enquiries about the boats, also one from Mary Ann saying that her *uncle was to be married on the 3rd of July and want us to be groomsmen and bridesmaid. I wrote back answering both letters, thanking one for his information, and declining the office of groomsman. * Mary Ann’s Uncle William Bailey of Dumbro My reasons were that I have not suitable clothing for the occasion, and that I had no money. My time now is all taken up in other things, so that I can’t even get time to study. This morning I marked all my shirts and collars. Aunt Millie has been out to Mrs. Bishop’s concert last night and we have had a dreadful time with the children. June 27 The Baptist Association, Grand River North, met here today. Mr. Clerilure of Paris, preached the sermon, and then Mr. Caldwell of Dundas was elected Moderator & Mr. Kitchen of Orangeville, Clerk. In the afternoon they read the letters from the churches, and received three new churches into the Association. In the evening Millie & I went to the Missionary Society. June 28 Got a letter from Lis. Attended the Association all day. �Rice/Campbell 33 June 30/ 1862 Mr. King of Toronto preached both times. Rained all day. Today I wrote to Lis, enclosing a piece of poetry for the Missionary Garland. July 1/1862 One half of the year gone. How fast it flies, and how many pleasures, and sorrows it contains. I got a letter from Mary Ann today enclosing my photographs, and one of herself in place of the one I have got. She is not going to her uncle’s wedding, for which I am very sorry. In the afternoon Louisa Gould, Annie Wilkes, and Annie Walker came here, and I cleared out. I went off fishing and I did not get home till quite late. Got a letter from Lucy. July 2/1862 Have done little all day. Worked in the garden in the morning, had a bath after dinner and kept baby all afternoon. July 3 Uncle was going to Montreal tonight so Millie and I wrote letters to the folks July 6 Heard Mr. Alexander preach twice. Stopped to Communion for the first time in (R). July 7 Went to Paris with Uncle Andrew and got soaking wet. Uncle started for Montreal in the evening. I have to do everything now. �Rice/Campbell 34 July 8/1862 Drove Boots for the first time. Wrote to Mary Ann as this is the second anniversary of our engagement. Enclosed a letter from Millie. *(R ) must abbreviation, for months weeks. Boots is a horse. July 10 Millie and I went up to visit Mr. Alexander. He was going out so we staid only a few miniytes and went for a ride. July 11 Wrote to Mont. In answer to his of 2nd, to lIs in answer to hers of same date. Went fishing in evening. July 12/1862 Worked hard all day. July 13 Heard Mr. Alexander preach twice from Matt. XX, V : 46. “ And those shall go away into everlasting punishment.” They were very good and effecting sermons. �Rice/Campbell 35 July 14/1862 Millie and I went up to Mr. Alexander’s to tea according to invitation. We had a very pleasant time there and were very much pleased with our visit. I saw in the Globe that Mathieson was Married on the 4th to Miss Isabella Christie. I don’t know who she is at all, nor did I know that he intended getting married so soon. July 15 Wrote to Rolly enclosing my photograph. It is raining very hard this morning. July 16 I got most beautifully sold today. Lis and many of the other students were going down by the evening train, and Millie and I drove up to Paris to see them. But I supposed that the train passed by at 6 o’clock, but instead of that passed by at 5: 20. I stopped to tea at Robert’s, and got to the depot at ten minutes to six, just to find myself, a half an hour too late. I was much disappointed as I fully expected to see lis. Nothing remained for us but to start home, which we did. I got out to fix the harness and the horse almost ran away. When I got home, I wrote Lis, explaining why I did not meet her. July 17/1862 Wrote to Lucy in answer to hers of July 2nd. July 18 Received a letter from Mont enclosing program. �Rice/Campbell 37 July 19 Worked round all day. Rained quite hard in the afternoon. Uncle came home at night. I received a letter from Annie, and another from Robert. He returned the Grammar as he has no use for it. Poor little “Pussy” has been sick today, but I hope she will be better by morning. July 23 Wrote to Mont and Auntie Bridget. The two children and myself went to Paris, and staid all day. Auntie was visiting. I got an awful headache by riding in the hot sun. I went for a walk and wrote a few verses of “Bella’s Lament.” On the way home “Boots” balked on the hill and broke one trace and the end of the shaft. I repaired damages as well as possible, and got the folks home all right. Uncle was mad of course. July 25 Received a letter from Richards, from Rolly and from Aunt Tenie. July 26 Bought a ream of note paper $1.30. July 27 Heard Cameron preach twice. He wanted me to preach in the evening but I was not prepared. Mr. Morton wanted me to go to Newport and preach in the afternoon but I refused. �Rice/Campbell 38 July 28/1862 Today I have got out of Brantford. Millie and I left at one o’clock, and reached Hamilton about three. In the evening I went up to see Mary Ann. Her grandmother is very sick, and as cross as a bare, and poor Mary Ann is about plagued to death. It would be a blessing to all concerned if the woman were taken away, for she is a great burden, to herself and others. July 29 Took Millie up to see M.A. & Bella. Poor Bella was wonderfully surprised. Paid a very pleasant visit to Mrs. Brown & daughters. July 30 Wrote to Annie in answer to hers of the 19th. Wrote to Aunt Tenie answering hers of 21st thanking her for the money, and giving the news. Wrote to Rolly answering his of 18th, rejoicing at the earnest endevours in the cause of Christ encouraging him to perservere and trying to give him a word of advice. I made a proposition that we should room together next term and I hope he will assent to it. Went up to the band and met Bella and Jane Robb. Walked home with them and then got Bella to come down to see Mary Ann. While there, Richards and I had a walk before we went home. July 31 The thirteenth anniversary of my father’s death, a long thirteen years it has been for us children. Finished copying out a copy of the Song of a sewing Machine’ for Mary Ann and one for Bella. �Rice/Campbell Aug. 1/1862 39 Hamilton Paid Richards a visit I the pre-noon and saw Jessie. In the evening Mary Ann, Millie and I went up to Mrs. Brown’s. We had a very pleasant evening, and afterwards I had a long walk with Mary Ann. Poor girl, she is dreadfully troubled. Oh how I wish that Mrs. Gilbert would speedily reap up the reward of her deeds. She is a cruel heartless wretch. Aug. 2 Got the photographs today. Six of Millie, six of myself and one of Mary Ann. I went down to see Richards and gave him one of me. He is going to give me one of his. Next week. I have been writing nearly all day. Went up to Mary Ann’s in the evening and had a short walk with her. Aug. 3 Communion Sunday. Millie went up to Mary Ann’s for a couple of hours before church. At Sunday School time, Millie went for Mary Ann, and I had to go for Bella. Had a good time in the bible class, and after school, Mary Ann and I went home with Bella. Millie, Bella, Mary Ann and I went to Mr. Ormiston’s church in the evening, and heard a good sermon. Mary Ann wanted to walk with Millie, but she cleared off with Bella, and poor Mary Ann was very much disappointed. Jessie and Mary Ann were here visiting in the evening. Aug 5 Millie has been round bidding her friends goodbye. We called on Miss. Brown in the afternoon. and I gave her my photograph according to promise. In the evening we went up to Jane Robb’s and had a very pleasant time. �Rice/Campbell 40 Aug 6/1862 Millie, Mary Ann and I went down to the beach for a half holiday. Uncle had proposed for Millie and I to go and offered to pay for us, and I asked Mary Ann to make one of the party. As the girls appeared to want to be alone as much as possible, I kept out of their way all I could so as to let them enjoy themselves. But Oh the perversity of female nature. When I was near them they could not find time to speak to me and they were so busily engaged with one another, but when I kept away they vexed themselves so much about it they could not talk. We got to the wharf about seven but as the Champion was across the bay we went for a boat ride. We were on the water about an hour and then returned to the Champion, but could find nothing of Aunt Lizzie. Came uptown and found she was at Mrs. Hamilton’s. Aug 7 A Public Holiday. Aunt Lizzie called for Millie and made me go down to the boat with them. I saw John Muir who started for M. the same day. Waited till the boat started, then came uptown, found Hale, Aunt, Uncle & the children off for Brantford. Took Millie’s letter to the Post Office, and then went down to the cars. The excursions were almost a total failure; only three cars went West, six to the Falls, and a like number to Toronto. I spent the morning down at the water looking out for the Royal Mail Steamer to see if Grandma was aboard. After dinner I had a bath and staid in the house all afternoon. Went up to Mary Ann’s in the evening, and we had a walk. She had to work all day. *John Muir was his cousin. Through researching it almost seems possible he could be THE John Muir of the Sierra Club. Eben mentions of him going travelling, in America, California. The Muirs were intellectuals, and very involved politically in social issues of the time. THE Yosemite, John Muir was in Canada at that time, but kept very few letters or journals. �Rice/Campbell 41 Aug. 8/1862 Finished the piece for Millie, entitled “Blossoms by the Way,” copied out, “Passing Away” for Mary Ann and read a good deal. It was very warm today. Aug 9 Mary Ann and Jane Robb went down to Jordan to stay till Monday. I went for a swim with Richards. Had a good deal of sport, went up to tea with him and then we went for a walk. Got home about ten o’clock. Aug 10 Mr. Brown preached on “Peace” in the morning. It was a pretty good sermon, but not suited for Canadian ears. The Bible Class was well attended and interesting. In the evening Richards and I went to Dr. Ormiston’s church. We had a walk after church. Aug 11 Received a letter from Mont. Went up to Mary Ann’s in the evening. Poor girl, she is sick. Her wretch of a grandmother is worrying her life out by her bad treatment. I would be very glad if the old woman would make her final exit from the world. Aug 12 Met Mary Ann & Bella at noon. Cousins John and Ann came to town to-day, but as they stopped at Mrs. Hamilton’s I did not see them till evening. I went to the cars and meet them, and Mrs. H. came down with them. �Rice/Campbell 42 Of course I had to speak to her. They thought I was going to see her home, but not I. I stopped and left her to get home the best way she could. Richards called for me at a quarter to eight to go to Mrs. Brown’s. We had a pleasant time. Not being prepared I did not recite a piece, but I read twice. We did not get out till after ten. Miss Brown has photographed a number of Institute folks, as Misses Kitchen and Holmes, Mr. Nott & Mrs. Nott, dear Miss. Kilmaster, Mr. Brown, Cunningham and myself. Aug 13 Copied out the speech on the “Justifiableness of War,” and took it down to Richards. Saw Jessie. After dinner went to the depot and saw the Montreal Volunteers Artillery start for home. Walked out past the Junction, hunted for and found a fishing pole, but could not find any worms, so I could not fish. Got back to the depot about six, and found Miss. Sudborough and Mr. Reeks who were on their return to Toronto from the Falls. We walked up to the flower-beds and examined them. They were very tastefully arranged. I remained with them till seven and then came home. I am to find out if there is anything between Reeks and Miss S. This was the first evening that I have been home since I came down. Pretty good that. I met Mary Ann in the morning, and she is almost heart-broken because her Grandmother persists in her determination to leave her. The old wretch has already moved some of the furniture. I have tried to make Mary Ann more cheerful, but it is impossible. She seems to persist in being melancholy. I would not fret myself about such a heartless wretch if I was here, but she will. Poor girl, pray God to send her peace instead of grief, and joy instead of sorrows. This constant trouble is wearing out her life, and she will soon be in her grave if some change is not made. Oh God spare her to me. Do not take her away yet; but grant her many years of usefulness. But never-the-less, help me to say in sincerity and truth, “Not my will but thine be done.” �Rice/Campbell 43 Aug 14/1872 Worked hard cutting wood nearly all day. Met Mont & Bella at tea time. Had a walk with M. A. after tea. Her Grandmother has left her and she is almost heart-broken. The old woman has got into a dirty place down Bay Street, amongst low broken people, but it is her own fault. I urged Mary Ann to go up to Guelph for a visit next week, as she has no work there. Aug 15 EBEN’S 21st BIRTHDAY My Birthday. I am twent- two years old today. Twenty-two long years of mingled joy & sorrow, and yet on the whole my life has been pleasant. Providence has blessed me with a very hopeful disposition, and I have always been able to bear up under all troubles, by any hopes of a brighter future, which alas has never come. I wonder will I live to see another twenty-two years slip by. God only knows. May he fit and prepare me for death whenever it may come, and then I will but leave a troubled life for a tranquil eternity. I have been busy cutting wood all day and have blistered my hands. I can speak any speech for Mrs. Brown’s Elocution Class. I met M.A. at teatime. She has heard from her Uncle William, and she is going up there to spend the week. She wants me to write to him. Richards came for me about eight, and we went for a walk. Went into Quimby’s and he bought another of those canes, and when we came out he gave it to me as a birthday present. I was very much surprised for I never suspected what he was up to. We had a walk till after nine, and then he had to go to the lodge. I went down to the depot to find out when the cars started for Plattsville, and then came home. �Rice/Campbell 44 Aug. 16/1862 Received a letter from Robert enclosing a postage stamp. Finished splitting Uncle’s wood. Wrote to Mary Ann’s Uncle that she was coming to see him on Tuesday. This has been a day of cross purposes with me. Went out in the morning to meet Mary Ann but missed her; went again at noon with like success, and again at six, as they worked till seven to-night. I felt anxious to see her, as I thought she might be sick, and after tea I went down to Gilbert’s but she was not there. I had some talk with Mrs. G. during which I hinted at her pretty broadly, and she took it. She went out to look for her but did not see her. After a while I went down for Richards, but he too was out. I saw Wm. who is a little better. I came up town again, and as I saw nothing of Mary Ann I came home about ten o’clock. One year ago I was at the Falls of Niagara, and two years ago today I spent in Toronto with Guthrie. Aug. 17 Richards called for me shortly before church and we had a walk. Jane Robb was at church, but she did not know where Mary Ann was, nor what was the matter with her. M.A. came to S.S. and I went home with her and found out how it was that I missed her. She had been very sick yesterday and today, and could hardly get out to Sunday School. We went up to Jane Robb’s but she was so weak that she could hardly walk. She has been spitting blood and has a lump on her spine, and is much frightened about it. I advised her to see a doctor about it. After evening service Richards and I went up to see her and found her a little better. I gave her the $20 which I have had in my possession; as she required it to pay some debts. Mr. Brown preached two excellent sermons, the best I ever heard him preach. �Rice/Campbell 45 Aug. 18/1862 Answered Mont’s letter received by 11th. Wrote to Aunt Tenie for some more money, and to Millie enclosing a copy of verses entitled “Blossoms by the Way.” Spent the morning in writing. After dinner met Mary Ann and went up to the cemetery with her. Had a very pleasant time there. Saw a water spout during the afternoon. On our way home we called on Bella, and she is coming down to the cars. Won’t she be astonished to see me go with Mary Ann. I am going as far as Dundas with her. Got home at half past six. I did not go to see her after tea, as she said she would be busy, but I went up to the store. Borrowed two dollars from Uncle till my money from Montreal. Aug. 19 Met Mary Ann at the cars and went up as far as Dundas with her. Bella did not come down, or we would have had a good joke on her. The ride was very pleasant but all too short. If I had had money enough I would have gone up with her to Plattsville, but I could not afford it. Mary Ann would not let me pay her passage, but I managed to slip 2 dollars in without her knowledge. Won’t she feel cheap when she finds it out. When the train started I turned about for Hamilton. Took off my coat, and loitered along the road. Had a pleasant time chasing butterflies, picking berries etc. Got to the depot here at half past eleven. At noon uncle gave me a ticket to the bazaar. I spent the afternoon in the house reading, piling up wood and bathing. After tea Richards called for me and went to Elocution Class. I spoke the Union Speech. There was a secessionist there from Baltimore and I guess he did not like it much. I felt very dull and would rather have staid away. We had a good deal of speaking. �Rice/Campbell 46 Aug. 19/1862, Cont. Richards and I agree on a plan for some fun tomorrow. When anyone asks where Mary Ann is, I am going to say that she is away in the country. Then he will ask how I enjoyed my trip, and I will say “very well” but act as if I wished him to hold his tongue. Nothing heeding he will ask how I left her, and I will answer, “Quite well, but she wished to come back” and they will be very anxious to find out. Like as not they will spread the report that we went away to be married, and we will have grand fun over it. Aug. 20 I spent the morning in reading and writing. Copied a piece of Burns called “Man was made to Mourn.” Sent a paper to Mary Ann. Left the house at one o’clock and got down to Richards house before I met him. We went up to Wrights and he had a negative taken. He is going to get four copies, and I am to call for them on Friday. He gave the money to pay for them to me. We got down to the wharf half an hour before the boat got in, so we had to wait. I had a rather dull time on the whole. I saw* Miss. Shenston of Brantford. She had come down in the afternoon, and Miss Roky drove her over in a buggy. The boat stuck fast at seven o’clock and they had great difficulty in getting her off. We had a good company aboard at nine. Richards and I did not wish to beau any of the girls home so we did not wait for the boat to stop, but jumped off the upper deck as soon as she came along side of the wharf. We cleared off to the sides of the hill, sat down in the shade and watched them pass, and then went uptown. He treated me to a soda water at Ecclestones. �Rice/Campbell 47 Aug. 20/1862 I got home about half past ten. I would have preferred to have stayed at home for I did not have as much pleasure as I would if Mary Ann had been along. But still I managed to enjoy myself in my own way. Richards had a good time among the different girls. I believe they made over $150 by the bazaar and tickets. *Miss. Shenston is Naomi. She eloped with Mr. Donnelly a financier from New York. After her father locked her in her room. Reuben, in protest left with her. Aug 21 Wrote a long letter of six pages of letter paper to Mary Ann, and enclosed a copy of “Man was Made to Mourn,” also sent her yesterday’s “Times.” Went out for a walk in the afternoon. Was going down to see Richards, but Charlie Mason came to tea, and stopped till nearly nine o’clock, so I could not go. I had not seen Charlie for two years. After he went away, Uncle and I went up to the store for something he wanted, and I got a letter from Millie, enclosing one for Mary Ann, and the papers. Millie’s letter was written on Tuesday, so she had not got mine. Aug 22 Rained all morning. Received letter from Mary Ann at dinner time. She is going to Paris today. Wrote to her enclosing Millie’s letter, and sent her a paper. After dinner went uptown for the photographs, then went down to see John R. Came back to store and home to tea with Uncle. I staid in all evening. Poor Mr. Fisher next door died about five o’clock in the afternoon. This week I finished reading “Wayland’s Moral Science.” �Rice/Campbell 48 Aug. 23/1862 Staid in the house all morning. Went out after dinner and had a walk up to the “Junction,” and had a feast of berries, then went round to bathe with Richards. The coal oil works were burnt down in the evening. Had tea with Richards, and then came uptown for a walk. Went in the Servos’ and plagued Miss L, a little. Got home about ten. Uncle did not go to Brantford to-night. Just three months today since I left Woodstock. Aug. 24 Richards called me to go for a walk before church. Our church being partly torn down for repairs, we met in the Good Templar’s Hall, John St. Mary Ann was there, which greatly surprise me, as I thought that she was in Paris. It seems she came down last night. I walked home with her from church, and called for her at Sunday School time. She returned my pocket book, and the remainder of the two dollars which she did not use. I did not want to take it back, but she would not keep it. Our Bible class was very large. Miss Percy, Miss Shenstone, and Miss Roky were there. I spoke to Miss Roky before we were dismissed. We had quite an argument about the “Antichrist.” I held that a true Antichrist must spring out of the church, that is he must first become connected with it, so as to learn something about its doctrine and principals. Miss Harrison and Richards held that Antichrist might be an unconverted person, that is one that made no profession. I think the majority took sides against me but I believe I can prove it, at least I intend to try. After Sunday School I had a walk with Mary Ann and after tea we went to the Stone Church. Heard a good sermon and had a walk after church. We went to see old Mrs. Bailey. The woman is living in the midst of awful dirt but she seems to like it. I hope Mary Ann may never be troubled by her again. If God would take her away to heaven it would be a blessed release to all. Rice/Campbell �Aug. 25/1862 49 Wrote to Robert. Uncle brought Aunt Anah and the child, ran down about half-past three. They had enjoyed themselves very much, and seemed to be much better. Poor Mrs. Fisher next door, is quite sick. Met Mary Ann and Bella at noon. Received a letter from Rolly. He is at Berthieren-haut, away below Montreal. He fears that he will not be able to return to school this next term, but I hope that he will. Uncle has bought a nice horse and buggy from Mr. Ware. Nott was in town and called on me. I had about an hour and a half conversation with him. He told me all about his affair with Miss. Kilmaster. I went for Mary Ann in the evening, and we went up to Jane Robb’s for a short time, and then for a walk. Passed Jeanie Hamilton, and met Coleman and Jane New. I got home about ten, and found Uncle and Aunt Anah off to bed. Aug 26 Wrote to Millie. Went down to the cars with Nott and saw him off. Promised to go down to Wellington Square on Sunday morning and help him. I invited him to stop with me next time he came up and he promised to do so. Went up to see Mary Ann in the evening, and had a very pleasant time with her. We staid in the house till eight and then went for a walk. I did not go to the elocution lessons for two or three reasons. I would rather stay with Mary Ann. I had no pieces to recite, and I was tired of the class. I sent word to Richards that I would not go. I suppose he will be vexed. Took Aunt Anah for a drive in the afternoon. �Rice/Campbell 50 Aug. 27/1862 Spent the morning in writing. Tried to meet Mary Ann at noon but missed her. Met her at six, and we went to hear the band. Then went down to see Mrs. McLeod. Then she went to her grandmother, and then we had a walk till nearly ten o’clock. Mary Ann says these walks are doing her a great deal of good, and I hope that they may. I hope she will agree to leave Hamilton and go with Mr. Nash either to Woodstock or somewhere. Aug. 28 Intended to write to Rolly today but could not get time. At breakfast Aunt Anah spoke of going to Waterdown today and of course I was expected to drive her out. I harnessed up the horse and we started about ten o’clock. We went to “plains road” and got along very well. Arrived in time for dinner. I spent the afternoon in reading a book called “The Island Home or the Young Castaways.” It was very interesting. Left Waterdown at ten minutes to five, and came the crooked road. It was crooked enough, all curves and winding, scarcely a hundred yards of straight road in the whole distance. Where it didn’t curve from one side to the other, it was up and down hills and hollows. But it was a very pretty road, running along the sides of ravines nearly the whole way. After tea I went up to see Mary Ann, and we had a walk. I got home about ten o’clock. �Rice/Campbell 51 Aug 29/1862 Wrote to Rolly, answering his of Aug 22. Enclosed a copy of “Blossoms by the Way” to Lis. Spent the whole morning in writing. Went for a short walk after dinner, and then stayed in the store all afternoon. Cut labels most of the time. Mary Ellen, Christine and her father were in town today. They left Bowmanville this morning and went up to Paris in the evening. They called in at the store, and I had some conversation with them. Mr. and Mrs. Bingham came over from Waterdown, in the afternoon and went to Prof. Anderson’s Exhibition. Uncle, Aunt Anah, and the two children went. After tea, I called for Mary Ann and we went for a walk. Called in to see Mrs. Bailey and the old woman is dissatisfied and wants Mary Ann to take up a house again. I had a long and serious talk about it, and at last she promised to refuse to take up house again. I am very glad, for it would kill the girl before spring. May God in heaven prevent the old woman from prevailing upon her to take her back again. I do wish that she was dead and in her grave rather than living here to plague me and torment Mary Ann. God forgive me it is wrong, but it is very hard for me to see my darling gradually failing under such harsh control of such an old wretch, and yet not being able to do anything to prevent it. Would to God that I had the means, I would now give Mary Ann a comfortable home where she would experience no more harsh treatment. But God’s will, not mine be done. I hope that God may spare my darling to me for it would cast a blight over my whole life if I should lose her. I could not love another, and I would be condemned to live solitarily and alone. God preserve me from such a fate. �Rice/Campbell 52 Aug 30/1862 Spent the morning in writing and spent most of the afternoon in the house. Mary Ann was going to be engaged to-night so I did not go down after tea, but instead I went for Richards, and we had a walk. He had been sick with diarrhea but was unable to come out. Charlie came down from Brantford today with Mr. Ware’s horse. He brought Minnie down with him. We put Uncle’s horse into Uncles’ stable and it got into the oats and ate five or six quarts just after coming off a journey. It will be a great wonder if it won’t founder him. Aug 31 Was up bright and early to prepare for my trip to Wellington Square. It was a beautiful morning for it. Uncle helped me to harness Dolly, and I got to Mary Ann’s door exactly at half past eight. Bella was there, and we had to take her in as far as Mrs. Evan’s. I stopped there to water the horse and Bella got out. We had a very pleasant ride to the square. There were but few people on the road, the morning was fine, and the road good, and we felt happy. We arrived at a quarter past ten, and Nott came along in a very few minutes. I introduced him to Mary Ann and then he and I went up to the pulpit. He preached an excellent sermon on the last clause of Rev. 11.1 “faithful unto death, and I will give the crown of life.” I was much pleased and interested with his discourse. I read the last two hymns, and delivered the prayer. After service I fed my horse, had some currants at Mr. Bents, and then took dinner at Mr. Midwinter’s. Nott was there too and we had a very pleasant time of it. We left at one o’clock and took our time getting home. I allowed the horse to walk as much as it felt inclined. I would not like to count the number of kisses I received or stole but they were many. �Rice/Campbell 53 Aug.31/1862, Cont. I took Mary Ann to the door of the Sunday School, passing several teachers who looked astonished. Then I went home, fixed up Dolly and the carriage, cleaned off a little and went to Sunday School. Got a seat beside Miss Roky and had a good time. Went up to Jane Robb’s with Mary Ann and left her there. Met her at six and went to our own church. Met Miss Shenston on the road, and all three sat together. Brown preached fully an hour and a half on Matt. XVI 1-4. He brought in Second Advent doctrine pretty strong. Then Mary Ann and I had a walk and I got home about ten. It rained quite hard before I was ready for bed. And now August has ended. The eighth month of the year, (two thirds of the whole) has passed away, and but four remains. I wished a wish in the beginning of the year and still it is un-fulfilled and is likely to be. Would God that Mary Ann and I could take up house and be married ere the close of this year. But we must wait patiently till God sees fit to unite us in the holy bonds of Matrimony. I am now in my twenty-third year and one half moth of it is already gone. God grant me a happy settlement in life ere the whole of it be gone. I feel the want of a home, and I long for it exceedingly. Mary Ann was to see her grandmother on Saturday night, and the old woman invited her to take up house again. But she said “no.” She was willing to pay the old woman’s board whenever she chose to go, but she was not willing to take up house again. I am glad that she had resolution enough to withstand all their efforts to make her do that which would certainly kill her. �Rice/Campbell 54 Sept. 1/1862 Did a little writing in the morning and then went up town. Mr. & Mrs. Bingham were over from Waterdown. Spent the afternoon in composing and copying a piece of poetry entitled “The Death of Hope.” I have treated it as if it had been a vision of what would take place if hope were dead or banished from the earth. The following incident set my thoughts in that direction. A few nights ago I was walking with Mary Ann when I went to see her in the evening. We staid in the house for a time, then went to see her grandmother, then for a walk. The weather is very cold. Sept 2 Received a Tribune from Lucy. Wrote to Aunt Tenie last night, requesting her to send that money right along. Was at the store at noon but missed seeing Mary Ann. However, I met her at six o’clock and had a short walk with her. Uncle and Aunt Anah were out to tea. I would not go home to my tea, but went down for Richards. We went up to Mary Ann’s to give her his likeness. We had quite a time there Mrs. McNeil, Mary Ann and Richards and I. When we started to go, we came suddenly upon Mr. McNeil who grabbed John and pulled him into the bedroom. We pretended to be afraid and John pretended to cry. The two girls were dreadfully frightened for they could not tell what was the matter; when they came to see, Mr. McNeil jumped out at them. We had a very pleasant time at Mrs. Brown’s and Eddie gave us some songs. Nellie Brown spoke the “Butterflie’s Ball.” John spoke “Alexander at Babylon” and Wm, “Bachelor’s Hall,” Barnes gave us “The Gambler’s Wife” and Martindale, “Othello’s address to the Senate.” Miss Grover spoke “The Daughters of Herodias,” and I gave them, “Man was Made to Mourn.” �Rice/Campbell 55 Sept.2/1862, Cont. After our exercises we had an impromptu debate. The subject was that “Love incited man to more daring deeds than hatred.” I had the affirmative and John the negative. I chose Wm Brown, Miss Wentland, and John chose Miss Grover, Mr. Barnes & Eddie Brown. We had a great deal of fun about the debate, which was at last decided in the affirmative by Mrs. Brown. It was half past ten before I got home. Sept 3 Took the children out for a ride in the morning. Spent the afternoon in writing. Uncle took Aunt Anah to Wellington Square in the afternoon. Eliza and the children went up to hear the band so I was left alone. Went for Mary Ann in the evening and we had a very pleasant walk. The evening was beautiful and the moon shining brightly. I had a bath in the afternoon. Sept 4 Spent most of the day in reading and writing. Aunt Anah’s boy came down from Simcoe today. Went for Mary Ann after tea and had a long walk with her. She is in trouble about her grandmother again, for the old woman is not well. I wish she was laid in her grave, instead of keeping Mary Ann in constant trouble. She has troubled her for many years, and now I wish she was well out of the way. �Rice/Campbell 56 Sept 5/1862 Two years ago, I started for the States with the expectation of living there the rest of my life. My hopes were high and prospects good and I was rejoicing in the hope of soon being able to marry my Mary Ann. But how true it is that “man proposed but God disposes.” I left Canada in high hopes, and in two months those hopes were blighted. My whole course of life was changed, and just after serving five years in one profession I had to begin a service of four years in another. I was called to the ministry, and all hopes of a speedy marriage fell to the ground. And now two years after, there seems but little prospect of being able to take up house for a long time to come. God grant that the dark clouds may break and that I may have a wife and house of my own ere the close of the year. I would so much better off if I had a house of my own. One year ago today I left Hamilton for Brantford on my return to school, and one year ago to-night Mrs. Dudley died. Today I wrote nearly all morning. After dinner I went for a walk along the railroad, and had a grand feast of berries. I had as many huckleberries and thimble berries as I could eat. I got back home about five, and went up to the store. Met Mary Ann at six and walked part of the way home with her. We met Jane Robb. After tea I went up to see Mary Ann. Mr. & Mrs. McNeil went out to the Lodge, so we were left alone. I read quite a number of pieces to her. Poor girl she has had a bad headache, brought on by that abominable sewing machine. I wish I could prevail on her to give it up, but she won’t for all my talking. �Rice/Campbell 57 Sept.5/1862, Cont. Mrs. Hamilton is sponging on her to do work for her, and she will persist in doing it for her. I wish I could let Mrs. H. know what I think of her contemptible conduct. We had a very pleasant evening together. At noon I received a letter from Millie and one from Nott, telling me that he could not come up on Monday. I am sorry for I should like to see him again. He starts for Woodstock on the 15th, the same day that I start for Brantford. I have not heard from Aunt Tenie, and I don’t know what she means. Here I will be off in a little more than a week, and still no money has come. I want to spend ten or twelve dollars before I go back to Woodstock, and yet I have not over half a dollar. I think it is very mean of Aunt Tenie to neglect me this way, after telling me to write when I wanted money, as money was waiting for me. I suppose she is so taken up with Aunt Lizzie she has no time to think of anyone else. Sept 6 Spent the morning in writing and the afternoon went down to Richards. Chave is going to College in September and wishes to purchase part of my scholarship. I said that he might have it for twenty Dollars a year or if he only took it for two terms I should charge him fourteen dollars. After tea it commenced to rain, and I did not get up to see Mary Ann till near eight o’clock. Mr. & Mrs. McNeil went out and we spent a pleasant evening together. I got home before ten. �Rice/Campbell 58 Sept 7 Agreed with M.A. to go up to the cemetery, but when I called it looked rainy, and she would not go. I went for a walk alone. Went through the back street up to the head of James St., then climbed the face of the mountain, and had a good view of Hamilton. It rained some, but not enough to hurt me. Then I went up the other road above R.J. Hamilton’s and stayed round there till half past ten. Then I started down John Street, and got to church in good time. Met Mary Ann at the door and sat with her. The sermon was on I Cor. XI 23-29, which was very appropriate as it was Communion Sabbath. We had a good Bible Class. I answered three of the questions that were given and at last had to give one myself. It was “What two Chapters in the Bible are just alike?” Went home with M.A. after SS and called for her for tea. She did not feel very well, but still she went to church. We went to Stone Church and heard a great sermon on 2 Cor. VIII.9. “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” It was a most eloquent sermon. It rained a little before we got home. Sept 8 Wrote nearly all morning. Aunt Anah went down to the beach in the afternoon and I could have gone too, only that I had made an engagement with Richards to go down for a bathe. I waited all afternoon for him but he failed to keep his appointment. Went up to the store and came home with Uncle. He consented to let me have the horse on Thursday afternoon. After tea they went for a drive, and I met Mary Ann and had a walk. She called on her Grandmother and Mrs. Beck, and then went up James & John streets, nearly to the toll gate, and back again. I got home shortly after tea. This afternoon I started to learn a piece for Mrs. Brown’s Elocution Class. �Rice/Campbell 59 September 9/1862 Went down to see Richards before dinner. The reason he had not kept his appointment yesterday was he understood that it was given up. I stayed with him till noon, and then came home to dinner. Another of Uncle’s cousins died today; the third since I came down. Aunt Anah has been talking of my going to Brantford, and proposes to take me up in the buggy but I guess Uncle won’t let her. In the afternoon, I read some, studied some, and copied out the “Daughter of Herodias” and other pieces for Mary Ann. I had made an agreement to call round for her, as she and Bella were going to Byrnes to spend the evening, and wished me to take them there. So according to promise, I went round to McNeils at a quarter past seven, but no one was in. At least I knocked three times and no one came to the door. I stood a few minutes, then went up to the corner of Hess and York Streets, but saw nothing of the girls. Then I walked up past Byrnes but all was dark. I concluded that they had fooled or else forgotten me, so I started off to meet Richards, and on the way passed Byrne, Foster and Galbraith. We went up to Mrs. Brown’s and had a very pleasant evening. I spoke a piece called the “Long Ago.” It was beautiful, but very hard to speak. Miss Brown wanted me to come to the “Mission Society,” but I refused. However she requested me to give her a piece for her paper, and I consented. I am going to give her “Blossoms by the Way.” I left Browns at ten o’clock, came home and found the folks out, so started off for a walk and got home about half past ten. Thus ends my last Tuesday in Hamilton. Miss Brown is going to send some messages to Woodstock, which I must remember to call for on Saturday. �Rice/Campbell 60 Sept 10/62 Copied out “Blossoms by the Way,” handed it in to Miss Brown. Wrote a short note to Richards, enclosed the note he allowed me to read, and gave it to William. Went in to Mr. Catchpoles and got him to fix my cane, but he would take no pay. Went up to the store and received a letter from Rolly, enclosing one from Lis. Rolly says if I want those books of mine that he has got, he will send them. He offers me his book case. Neither Lis nor himself are coming back this year. I am very sorry for I know not where I can get two such friends. Met Mary Ann and Bella at dinner-time. Aunt Anah went to Waterdown in the afternoon, and Eliza and the children went to the band. I had a good bath after they had gone away. Met Mary Ann at six, to go to hear the band, but unfortunately no band played so we were disappointed. However we determined to have a walk so we went to the head of Bower. We crossed over to James and went up to James Street mountain. We kept straight along to the first side-line, crossed over to the road that comes out by the Mountain View Hotel, came down that almost to the brow of the mountain, and then turned to the east. Kept along that road till we came to another which led us to the mountain over Old Parson’s church. We sat enjoying the scenery for a time, and then started the John’s St. Mountain. Went to McDonald’s and got Mary Ann’s press board and then started for home. I wonder that Mary Ann was not tired for she must have walked some six or seven miles. Aunt Anah got back from Waterdown about half-past seven. She says Dolly went very well. I have not heard from Aunt Tenie yet, and I feel very much put out. I’ll give her a scolding when I write. I have only three days more in which to procure my place and I cannot get it unless she send the money. If Richards fails me I don’t know what I shall do. �Rice/Campbell 61 Sept 11/1862 When I got up this morning it was very misty, and I feared I would be sold about my ride. I went out at seven to meet Mary Ann, but did not see her. After breakfast the fog cleared up and it came up a beautiful day. I bought some peaches and buns during the morning for our ride. Met Mary Ann and Bella at noon and when we passed Bella gave me her likeness. It is a very fine one, and I am much pleased with it. After dinner Uncle drove the horse round to the door and nothing would suit but he must drive it a piece before he resigned the reins to me. I was mad, for I was late as it was. However I got round to Mary Ann’s before half past one, and we got off in good style. We passed Tom’s and then turned up Bay Street, along Main, down Wellington to Barton. We passed Barnes on the road, and he bowed to Mary Ann. Just after we passed Gage’s Inlet we turned down a road that led to the bay and went a long piece before we found out that we could not go to the beach that way. We had to turn back and try another road which fortunately proved to be the right one. Our ride was very pleasant as we did not drive fast, but sat at ease, my arm around M.A., and had pleasant, very pleasant talk. When we got up to the Martins we found a picnic party for our church folks, but we did not stop. We drove aburst to the canal then turned round and came back. At Martin’s we stopped, and Mary Ann met with some women she knew, and they made her take some tea. We then drove on, letting the horse walk nearly all the time. When we reached the brick church we turned straight up to the reservoir. Mary Ann drove part of the way up. Then we turned back, went up King St. to the toll-gate, turned round and started for home. Mary Ann’s watch had stopped and I did not wish to be late. �Rice/Campbell 62 Sept. 11/1862, Cont. I had promised to have the horse at Mr. Newberry’s by eight o’clock. It was a quarter past seven when we got there. I put away the horse and then we started for home. Met Richards at the corner of Wellington Street, and he walked with us as far as Brown’s. He paid me the fifteen dollars on the scholarship, so that he is now owner of one quarter year of it. If I can sell another year of it to Chave for twenty dollars, I will pay off Uncle George’s notes, and take it for myself. Then I can sell or give away the other year just as it pleases me. After leaving Richards we went down to see old Mrs. Bailey and then for a walk. I got home about ten o’clock. I had a splendid time for I was sitting beside my own Mary Ann, and enjoying the pleasure of her company and conversation. I had a good horse & buggy, and we looked as well as other folks. Sept 12 Noon. I spent part of the morning in reading and writing, and went up to the store about ten o’clock. About eleven Uncle asked me if I had heard from Montreal yet, and I said no. He asked me if I had gone to enquire about a plaid yet and I told him not yet, but I intended to go this afternoon. He asked if I would go with him now and see about it, and I agreed so we started up to Roy’s. They had but three and none of them suited. We then went to Munro and Henderson’s and found only one for which he asked eight dollars. I did not like it, so we went to Murray’s and there I found just what suited me, a very pretty shepherd’s plaid, small checks black and white, and the price was six dollars and a half. However I got it for six. Then after we returned to the store I offered to pay Uncle the two dollars which I had borrowed from him but he said he would settle with me afterwards. �Rice/Campbell 63 Sept. 12/1862, Cont. I suspect that he intends to refuse to receive it. About half past eleven I started down to see Richards, and stayed with him till noon. I gave him a receipt for the money, and showed him Bella’s likeness. I missed seeing Jessie, as Richards did not stop work till a quarter past twelve. I then came up to the store, got my plaid, and started for home. Got home just after they commenced dinner. Evening After dinner, I wrote for a while, and then went uptown and called upon Mr. Parnell. Then I went to the store, and stayed till six o’clock, came home with Uncle and after tea went to see Mary Ann. She was very much pleased with my plaid, and thought it a very fine one. Mr. & Mrs. McNeil were at the lodge so I stayed till ten o’clock. I saw the Bible they were to present to Mathison. It is a magnificent affair and cost twelve dollars. Our pleasure was somewhat saddened by the knowledge that we were so soon to part. But still we had a very pleasant time and were cheered by the thought that the separation is not forever, and by the hope that it will be the last before we are married. We hope that affairs will be changed that we may marry and go to house-keeping by or before the New Year. It is my earnest prayer that such may be the case, and may God in mercy grant it. Oh! How happily we should live if one had a snug little cottage of our own. Then no cares or ills would trouble us, for secure in our love of God and of one another we could bid defiance to the world and all its’ troubles. Aunt Anah was out for a ride in the afternoon and got scared at Dolly’s acting, and at last jumped out. Uncle took Dolly out for a couple of hours in the evening and conquered her. �Rice/Campbell 64 Sept. 12/1862, Cont. When I got home from Mary Ann’s, Uncle gave me a letter from Lucy. She tells me that my cousin Sarah (Uncle Lorenzo’s eldest girl) has been married, and has gone out west. Her sister Martha was married in the spring. About the war, she says that her brother was wounded in the hand in the battle before Richmond. Hazen was badly wounded in the shoulder, and one of the young Pitcher’s was mortally wounded and has since died. Another company has been raised in Martinsburg and is off to the war. Sept. 13 This has been a very cold, disagreeable day. I spent most of the morning hunting for a pair of gloves and a shawl pin. I could get plenty of gloves, but not the kind I wanted. I wanted a pair like the ones I had before, and it was a long time before I got them. They are called “Ringwood Gloves.” At last I happened into J. Peacock’s on the corner of James & McNab Streets and there I found the articles. I got the shawl pin at Vankorman’s. Mrs. Gilbert will be hopping mad at me for I saw her today and never spoke to her. The way it happened was this: I was just turning into Mrs. Fothergill’s store when I saw Mrs. G. coming along smirking and smiling and within ten feet of me. I am sure she knew I saw her, but I never stopped, but walked right into the store, as if I didn’t know her. I met Mathison today. He intended to start for home by the six o’clock train. I have half promised to call on him in Brantford. He was much pleased with his present, which indeed was a magnificent one. At noon I met Mary Ann & Bella and walked a piece of the way with them. About three o’clock I started for a walk, went down to the bay and round the railroad. Met Mr. Duncan and had a talk with him. �Rice/Campbell 65 Sept. 13/1862 He is about as rank a Secessionist and Slaveholder as I am Unionist and Abolitionist. After I left him I went for a walk and called at Mrs. Brown’s to get my parcels for Woodstock. Miss Brown gave me a letter for Miss Vining, another for Miss Shearer, and the Missionary Garland which she had inadvertently carried off with her. Then I went to the store and staid till tea time. I offered to pay Uncle the two dollars which I had borrowed from him but he said he owed me more according to his agreement to pay two dollars a month. I told him no. I had been living with him for so long, and if anybody owed it was I. So he said if I was willing to let him off with the two dollars he was satisfied, and I said I was and thanked him for the money. They had some company to tea, Mr. & the two Misses Bell, Miss Percy and Miss Clark. After tea I went out to see Mary Ann. We went for a short walk and then home again as Mr. & Mrs. McNeil were out. I stayed till nearly ten o’clock when the folks came home and I left. I wore my shawl and it felt very comfortable. When I got home the folks were not away but left soon after. Uncle borrowed my plaid and he and Aunt went with them. If they had asked me I would have gone but they did not. So ends my last week, and week day in Hamilton. Poor Mary Ann, how bad she will feel it my being away. I wish I could take her with me. God grant me that such may be the case next time. We could live comfortably and happily on two hundred and fifty to three hundred dollars a year a sum that many waste and never notice it. But as God wills it is our duty to submit. �Rice/Campbell 66 Sept. 14/1862 Called for Mary Ann about half past nine, and we went up to the cemetery. We saw Byrne there but did not speak to him. We were late for church, and could not get seats together. The sermon was a grand one. Mr. Clark of Ancaster was the preacher both morning and evening. After church I walked home with Mary Ann, and then home to dinner. After dinner, I met Richards, and we had a walk before Sunday School. After Sunday School Mary Ann and I went up to bid Bella goodbye. We saw Bella, Grace, and Jessie. Then we went to McNeils and he made me stop to tea. We got to church in good time in the evening, meeting Mrs. Beck on the way. Miss Shenston gave me a letter for her mother and Wm Richards gave me a book for Chave. I had a great time bidding the folks goodbye. Then Mary Ann and I went for a walk. We had a long walk, and I had some earnest conversation with her. I endevoured to prevail on her to work less and to take better care of herself then she has done, and I urged upon her various reasons for so doing. I urged her own claims, my claims on her, and the relations of wife and mother which she would probably hold before her death. I hope my talk did some good. It was very hard parting with her, but I pray God that it may be the last time. God grant that when I come down at Christmas that it may be to take her away with me. AMEN. �Rice/Campbell 67 Sept 14/1862 Thus was my journal, Volume One Filled up with sense and wit: In Martinsburg I first began To write my thoughts in it. Almost two years it lasted me; And in it I did write My hopes and fears, my joys and woes, But now, it’s nine score pages full, On it no time I’ll spend But quickly write these last two lines And bring it to an end. Eben W. Rice. [Original diary volume ONE, ends] 1862 BOOK TWO PART ONE SEPT 1862 �EBEN MUIR RICE BOOK TWO PART ONE SEPT 15/1862 CONTINUED �Rice/Campbell BOOK TWO PART ONE SEPT 1862 Sept. 15/1862 68 Today ends my visit in Hamilton and begins my new journal. I was up about six and ready to go long before breakfast. After breakfast Aunt Anah gave me two dollars. I started for the cars about half past eight. David came along to carry my carpet bag. Met Yule at the depot. He is doing nothing now. Nott came up from the square on the Toronto train and he and I rode together up to Paris. I got my valise checked through to Woodstock. On the way I bought some peaches, 7 for ten cents. Got to Paris and went downtown, but found nothing from Montreal. I put my plaid in my carpet bag and started to foot it to Brantford. After I topped the hill I pulled off my coat and walked in my shirt-sleeves. It was very warm at first, but gradually clouded up and finally rained. Thus I put my coat into my carpet bag and trudged on. Continued so till I got to Brantford, stopping at the toll gate for a drink of water. I reached Uncle Andrew’s at ten minutes past one being two hours and a half from Paris to the house. But I spent about a quarter of an hour in Robert’s store, so I call that pretty good going. Jeanie got me some dinner and after I had rested, I made up that parcel for Aunt Anah and took it to Mrs. Wares, went to Shenston’s and delivered Miss S.’ letter, met Chave and had a talk with him. He wants six months of my scholarship. I bought a good trunk, covered with sheepskin for five dollars. I guess it is cheap enough. Went in to see Mathison. Spent the evening talking to Jeanie till Uncle got home, about eleven, then went upstairs and packed my trunk. So has ended my Hamilton visit. �Rice/Campbell VOL. TWO/ PART ONE 69 Sept 16/1862 I had intended to leave Brantford by the morning train, but could not do so. After breakfast I managed to get into the drawer where my clean clothes were and I had to unpack and repack my trunk. It was very heavy when finally packed, although I had a carpet bag of books besides. Then I went into town and got my heavy coat and cleaned it of mud, and went back home. After dinner Jimmie started for the depot with my trunk. I started a few minutes after him with Uncle. I carried the carpet bag and my plaid and the weight was great. I just got to the cars in time to save my distance. I met no students on the cars, but at Woodstock I found several at the depot. A gentleman who sat behind me gave me a pear. He travelled from Boston yesterday and says there is news of a victory gain by McClennan over Lee. The rebels are said to have been badly beaten. I went to Mr. Gould’s and made arrangements for a room. I have the best in the house, and am likely to be alone. Chesney and I went to the New Institute and saw those who had arrived. Nott, Cunningham, Northrup, Timpany, Chute, Cameron, Chesney & Miss Kitchen; others were boarding at different places. I met Mr. Stewart, Mr. Hankinson, and Dr. Fyfe and all seemed pleased to see me. Neither Mont nor Patten have arrived nor is there word of them. Coote and McAlpine came from the west at four o’clock. I went in Naysmith’s and got my washbasin, pot & pitcher and blacking brush and Chesney got his. I also got my chair. I bought a gallon of oil and a can for six pence shillings. I also rented the box at the post office again, Box 182 for myself alone. Went down to the cars at half past eight but no Mont. Wait and John Parson arrived. I see Cook has started a new boarding house. I am now comfortably settled in my own room, and expect to enjoy myself. �Rice/Campbell 70 Sept. 6/1862, Cont. I have got all my possessions except four volumes of my commentary and Mont has those. Innis has not yet arrived. I have been so busy the last two days that I have hardly had time to think of Hamilton. I have not fretted about it at all, and I only hope Mary Ann will do so too. I should most decidedly like to be back with her, or have her with me, but I suppose I must be contented, and I mean to try to be so. Mrs. Gould has had a baby since I was here. A little boy, one month old. Mrs. Ratcliff also had a daughter about a fortnight ago. I wonder when it will be said my wife had a son or daughter. Sept 17 School was called this morning and about 37 gentlemen and twelve ladies enrolled their names. The students kept coming in all day and Mont, Patten, McPhail and others were among the arrivals. I got Rolly’s book case and fitted it up. The only thing I got right away today is Wayland’s Intellectual Philosophy for which I paid $1.13. We have not yet heard what books we will require. Chave came up at noon and I induced him to come and board with me. He is to be my roommate. I studied some today. I have been out round town most all day, and have done nothing. Chave paid me six dollars and sixty six cents for one term on my scholarship and McAlpine paid me for another. Nott is going to take another term. That will make twenty dollars which together with Richards fifteen makes thirty five and I only have to lay out five in order to pay off Uncle George’s notes. �Rice/Campbell BOOK TWO 71 Sept 18/1862 Went to school this morning but nothing was done except to call the roll. We did nothing all day except walk around. Wrote to Ralston this morning. Bought a lamp shade today. Got a letter from Robert Kneeshaw. Sept 19th At roll this morning there were about fifty six males and twenty female students. We had our classes arranged and our lessons appointed. Our time table will be ready tomorrow morning. I got my books mended today. I sold my book on logic to McLaurin for 50 cents. Chave and McAlpine took my scholarship to Stewart this morning and had their names written there for a term a piece. After dinner Chave and I went downtown, saw the Governor General and went to the Post Office and bookstores. I got a letter containing $18 from Aunt Tenie. She says that Uncle William refused to pay for the time while I was away from school so that cuts off eight dollars. I am sorry for I will be badly cramped for want of it. But I cannot complain for the Lord has always aided me. I only wish I had enough to pay Uncle George’s notes and I should be satisfied. I have ordered an Odyssey at McWhennies. Ratcliffe went down to Toronto today, and I gave him a dollar and a half to buy me a Hebrew Bible, and now I find we won’t need it this term. Still it will do for next term. Wrote to MA tonight. Sent in my resignation to the Adelphian Society. �Rice/Campbell 72 Sept 20/1862 Have done little or nothing all day except enjoying myself. McArthur and Archibald McDonald came back to school. Our new time table is out, and is satisfactory. Stewart will not dismiss us from Latin. Our missionary society elected officers tonight. Northrup is President, Vice Nott retired; J.W. Clarke is Vice-President – vice Ratcliff; Timpany is secretary, vice McArthur. After meeting I paid my quarter for my yearly subscription. I have never studied today except to read over twenty verses in the testament. Sept 21 My first Sabbath in Woodstock. My seat in the church has been let and I will have to change my quarters. Dr. Fyfe preached both times. I met Moore, McArthur & McDonald who all came up last night. Moore is at Maryburgh and his wife is at her fathers. She has had an increase since I left Woodstock. I gave a dollar to collection. Sept 22 Our classes were definitely arranged this morning and we got to work. We recited our Greek lesson. I have nothing to do any afternoon this term, so I will have an easy time. Went up to Dr. Fyfe’s in the afternoon and saw the Rev. Hoyes Lloyd. My mission was to redeem one of Uncle George’s notes on the scholarship. I could not get any information about the note due July 7 1863 – and intend sending it to Montreal. Went downtown and got my Odyssey at McWhinnie’s. It cost me one dollar. On my way I met Mr. Beardsall who pressed me very eagerly to come to Ingersoll, promising to bring me back in time for school. I have translated my Horace and found it quite hard. �Rice/Campbell 73 Sept 23/1862 Wrote to Aunt Tenie acknowledging hers of the 15th and also Uncle George enclosing his note for July 1st 1863. Recited Horace and intellectual philosophy this morning, did pretty well. Sept 24th Got my Hebrew Bible from Ratcliff. It cost about one dollar thirty-eight. The roll call this morning numbered seventy-two males, and twenty-three females. Ninety five in all. Wrote a long letter to Mary Ann giving a sketch of all events since I left her. Chave and I had a long walk. We were out from six till eight, and were walking all the time. Sept 25 Kneale paid me four dollars’ past payment for one term on my scholarship. Stewart refused to let him count on it, until I explained and then he consented. Sept 26 Chave and I went down to the bookstore after dinner, and I bought three books, blank book for composition & Taxe’s Poems, which I bought to provide to Mary Ann in memory of two very important eras in our history. I also bought a book on the male Generative Organs. Tonight was election night in the society. I did not attend, but stayed at home and studied my Greek. Cunningham was elected President, Mont; Vice Pres, Clarke; Secretary, Gold; Chute and Albright, Marshalls. Mont and Gold went in by acclamation. My resignation was accepted, and I was unanimously elected an honorary member. �Rice/Campbell Sept 27/1862 74 – Sat. Our first Saturday exercises took place this morning. All did very well. I come on next Saturday. In the afternoon Chave and I went for a walk. I bought the Marriage Guide and the female Generative Organs. There are two more works to complete the series, Venereal Diseases and Midwifery. I intend to procure them as soon as possible for they are all good and useful books. I also bought a book called the Home Melodist to send to Mary Ann. Our prayer meeting was good and well attended. Sept. 28 Sunday Heard Mr. Stephenson, minister in the morning and Dr. Fyfe in the evening. There were two females baptized after evening service. The afternoon Bible study was well attended, and the prayer meeting was a very interesting one. I engaged in prayer and I was much aided with freedom of speech. Sept 29 Sent the Home Melodist to Mary Ann. Got a letter from her enclosing one from Mrs. Cox to her. Mrs. Cox wants her to come up and stay with her, and she asked my advice. I wrote an answer at once, telling her that if Mrs. C. wanted her as a servant, my advice was for her not to come. I would never consent for my future wife to go out to service, but if she was wanted to work in connection to the shop I would have no objection to her coming. I don’t like the idea of her become anybody’s servant, nor will I consent to it, but unfortunately I can’t prevent it. I also wrote to Uncle Eben, according to promise, and enclosed it in Mary Ann’s letter. �Rice/ Campbell 75 Sept. 29/1862 I have been thinking seriously over making a proposition to my relatives in Montreal to quit giving me money but instead of that to lend me two hundred dollars a year until I am through my course, and let me pay it as soon as I am able. I have not made up my mind to do so, but I guess I will. I see no other way of getting enough money to marry Mary Ann before I get through, and I do earnestly desire to take her from her present hard work. Sept 30 A nasty drizzly day. I suppose the commencement of the equinocturnal gales. Received a paper from Mary Ann. Made arrangement with Carryer about half of pew no. 31. I am to pay four dollars and a half a year for it, payments quarterly. The first installment is not to be paid till Jany. I have felt quite unwell today and have a very tight feeling around my chest. Oct. 1 The beginning of a new month in the year. Today I felt quite sore in my chest, and I knew that I was just getting as I was last term so I went to Dr. Fyfe at recess and talked to him and Mr. Stewart. I finally got excused from Latin, and Dr. Fyfe gave me permission to go out during study hours for the purpose of taking exercise. At noon I went down to Copp’s foundry and bought a pair of dumbbells. They weigh six pounds apiece and cost 60 cents. This afternoon I translated my Odyssey. It took me a very long time. �Rice/Campbell 76 Oct. 2/1862 Got through my lesson first rate today. Sponged off my coat that arrived at Brantford. Went for a walk after dinner and didn’t get back till about four. I went west along the tracks, and had a book along. The three o’clock train going west ran over a cow just out of town, and broke two of her legs. She has been killed since. I have finished reading Dr. Hollick’s work on the Male Generative Organs and I think it a very fine work. I wish I had read it five years ago, I would have been better morally, intellectually and physically than I am now. God grant that what I have read will not be in vain. At tea time I got a telegram from Uncle Andrew instructing me to buy a dozen apple parers manufactured here. I have done so, and they are to be sent by express on Saturday. I have written to him to that effect, and I hope it may be satisfactory. I have taken a great deal of exercise today and I feel quite sore over it. Chave is going to board himself. He is going in with Shaw and intends to leave here tomorrow. I am very sorry for I shall lose a good roommate, but then I will have the room all to myself. Oct 4 I had to speak this morning, and I gave them “Man was Made to Mourn.” After the exercises Dr. Fyfe distributed to the Theological students copies of a book called the “Berean.” It is printed by T.S. Shenstone of Brantford and a copy was presented to each of us. Went for a walk in the afternoon and wrote some verses for Bella. The title is “Life for Those who love Thee.” I got my shelves from Midway at last. Our prayer meeting was very good. �Rice/Campbell 77 Oct. 5/1862 Mr. Stewart preached in the morning and Dr. Fyfe in the evening. I led our evening prayer meeting which was a very good one. The meeting seems to be far more interesting than any term before, and we are hoping to see good done in our midst. All the folks were down to Beachville except Kneale and I and we had our tea alone. Oct 6 As I omitted speaking about my classmates I may as well say my say now. Our middle class is far smaller than I expected, but still bigger than last years’ middle. When we commenced as Junior’s a year ago we had 17 members, Chesney, Clark, Fitch, Higgins, Learment, McArthur, McDiarmid, Montgomery, Moore, Northrup, Nott, Ralston, Rice, Samis, Timpany, Yeo, Yule, and Cameron and McDonald came in during the year making 19 in all. Of these Ralston, Yule, Moore, Yeo have not returned to school, and McDiamid, Nott, Higgins, & McDonald have left the class. Learment also has not returned. Our present class consists of Cameron, Chesney, Clarke, Fitch, McArthur, Montgomery, Northrup, Rice, Samis and Timpany, ten in all. We have thus lost nine during the year. In Senior Greek we have 5, Chesney, Clarke, Patten, Montgomery, and Rice. In New Testament Greek we have 11, Chesney, Clark, Fitch, Higgins, McArthur, McDonald, Montgomery, Northrup, Rice, Samis and Timpany. In Horace there were Chesney, Chute, Montgomery, Patten, Rice, and Timpany, but as I have left there will be five of them. I wrote to Lucy enclosing my photograph to Aunt Mary Ann. I spoke about desiring to borrow money and asked her to sound Uncle John. I also wrote to Henry and Uncle Frank enclosing a photograph. �Rice/Campbell 78 Oct. 8/1862 Yesterday Barnes was in town and called on me. He did not stay long or I would have had him stay with me. I have recited my lessons, got up to tomorrow’s lesson, been to prayer meeting, and written to Mary Ann. I enclosed a note to Miss Brown containing a piece for her paper and I also sent Bella the piece that I promised her. I wrote another piece this morning called “I’ll Think of Thee.” It is for Mary Ann. I was down at Cox’s and had a talk with Mrs. Cox. I drew out of her all I wanted to know about what she wants Mary Ann for. I believe it is to sew for the shop and this I have no objection to. But as to allowing her to do housework I never shall. Oct 10 Wrote to Uncle Andrew and to Robert Kneeshaw. That fellow never sent the paring machine to Uncle Andrew and I knew nothing about it till I met him today. I immediately wrote him explaining why they had not been sent. Yesterday I received our paper from Mary Ann. Wrote a practical preface to my journal. We have had most abominable rainy weather all week. I hope it will not rain tomorrow or Sunday. Wrote a practical preface to my second volume of Speeches, Essays etc. Also wrote a parody on H. W. Longfellow’s poem “Excelsior.” Oct 11th Dr. Fyfe took our class into his room and we did not hear a lecture at all. He took about two hours to criticize three skeletons, Cameron’s, Chesney’s and Clarke’s. Mont, McArthur & Northrup handed in critiques. I had a long walk before dinner, but was in the house nearly all afternoon. Got a Sentinel and sent it to Mary Ann. Our prayer meeting tonight was a first rate one. Our rainy weather has turned into cold. Tonight there is a biting frost. �Rice/Campbell 79 Oct. 12/1862 Mr. Stewart preached in the morning from the text “He who winneth souls is wise.” It was a magnificent sermon. Our Bible class was led by Mr. Stewart as Dr. Fyfe is away in Toronto. I like Mr. S. more than the Dr. as a teacher. Mr. Gold preached to us in the evening on the fullness of Jesus. It was good sermon. Many thought it was too long but I did not notice it. Mr. Ballantyne led our evening prayer meeting. I was asked to make a few earnest remarks about our duty to our unbelieving fellow students. Oct 13 Dr. Fyfe being away, I have but one lesson today. I received a letter from Mary Ann at noon. She is not coming up to Cox’s. I would have been very glad if she had come, but God has ordained it otherwise for his own good purpose. We must learn to submit joyfully for “He doeth all things well.” I have not felt very well lately. I have a pain in my kidneys, and in my genitals and urinary organs. I have been reading Dr. Hollick’s book on the “Male Generative Organs,” and I have come to the conclusion I am afflicted with Spermatorrhoea. Many of my symptoms are what he described, and apparently all my supposed heart and lung disease are but from the same source. This is the consequence of that fascinating vice of Masturbation which I learned when so young and practiced so frequently till my conversion, but from which I have never been able entirely to free myself. Since reading Dr. Hollick’s article, I have been watching myself, and I find I do pass semen with my urine. I never suspected this till lately, I believe that is the cause of all my weakness and until it is cured I will never be better. �Rice/Campbell 80 Oct.13/1862, Cont. The nocturnal emissions have ceased since I quit drinking coffee. If I were able I would go to New York and put myself under Dr. Hollick’s care, but poverty forbids. I believe that I would be cured if I were married for my strong passion being partly gratified. I would stand a better chance than I do now. If my marriage is long delayed I will probably never live to see it, and if I do live I will very likely be impotent and that will be worse than death. O God give me a speedy cure and a speedy marriage. Grant that if I am not permitted to enjoy life with my darling, oh grant that she may have a legal right to all that is or will be mine. Oct 14 Dr. Fyfe being away I had only one lesson; Senior Greek. They had quite a time on the Great Western last night. Some cars got unhitched from a freight train at Eastwood, and the night Express going West ran into them. I did not hear what damage was done to the train. It did not reach Woodstock till 8 o’clock this morning. After breakfast I went to see why such a long freight train was standing here so long. I found two trains loaded with stock, there were four locomotives and about a hundred cars. They stretch from past the crossing away down to the Union Mills, a full mile. I heard also that about a thousand dollars worth of cattle had jumped off from the Company’s boat at Windsor and been drowned. If so it will cost them a good sum for the night’s work. �Rice/Campbell 81 Oct. 15/1862 Have had only Greek Testament today. Stewart went at noon so I will have no more Greek this week. Dr. is not expected home till tomorrow, so I will have no lessons tomorrow. It has been a very cold day to-day, and but for the stove I would have been quite cold. I sold McArthur my Latin Prose Composition for 75 cents, just ten cents less than it cost me. Oct 16 Wrote a long letter to Mary Ann telling her all my plans and intentions. I also sent her a copy of the piece entitled, “I’ll Think of Thee.” I also enclosed a note to John Richards. Received a letter from Annie Jane, the second since last June. She is coming home next Tuesday with Aunt Lizzie. Stewart and Dr. being away I had no lessons today, but our Greek class met and read the lessons. I have translated fifty lines more this afternoon and evening. About seven, Canfield and I got into McAlpines and Mabee’s room and sat talking till nearly half past eleven. Oct 17 I had no lessons today. Received a letter from Millie. After dinner I started for Ingersoll afoot, but Mr. & Mrs. Gould overtook me, and I got a ride to Beachville. I footed it the rest of the way. Took tea at Mr. Bowers, then called on Hawkes for a few minutes, and went up to Shells. Sam was out, but Frank and Martha were in and we had a pleasant time of it. All the Ingersoll folks are quite well. �Rice/Campbell 82 Oct 18/1862 After breakfast Sam and I had a long walk, and then I went into Kneeshaw’s store till near dinner time. Then I went to Mr. Bowers, had dinner, and went out again. Called at Hawkes but did not buy a cloak. He wanted five dollars for one, half down, and half in four months, but I had not the money. Went to tea with him, and staid talking to Mrs. Hawkes till after nine. Then went down to Shell’s to stop all night. Oct. 19 Sam and I stayed up last night after twelve o’clock and then we went to bed together. I guess he lay awake for more than an hour. I went to the Baptist church in the morning, and then to Mr. Bowers to dinner. Mrs. B. gave me Davidson’s lectures on Baptism. After dinner I started for home. I took the track for it, and would have got along well if it had not rained, but it rained twice, and I got wet. However I went to church in the evening, though I did not feel well enough to go to prayer meeting. This is the Anniversary of my speech on Popular Prejudice. Oct 20/ 1862 Kneale paid me two dollars and a half on the scholarship, owing 16 cents. He has left us and is boarding himself at Higgins. I met Ross today. He has come back to spend another year with us. He arrived on Saturday. Rolly is not coming up till the New Year. I saw my piece, “Live for Those who love Thee” in the Sentinel, so I bought a copy to send to Mary Ann. I copied out “Tecesh” a parody on “Excelsior” and sent it to the Sentinel. Dr. Fyfe came back on Saturday, and Mr. Stewart on Friday. �Rice/Campbell 83 Oct. 21/1862 I heard today that Yeo is to be married tonight out at Paulines. I’ll fix him for not telling me. Our prayer meeting tonight was a good one. I have not yet heard from Montreal and I am getting impatient. I don’t feel inclined to stand that sort of action much longer. Oct. 23 Yesterday I received a letter from Rolly enclosing one from Lis. Neither of them is coming up this term but Rolly expected to come in January. I found out about Yeo’s marriage to Miss Rebecca Clark of Paris out at Pauline’s on Tues. the 21st by Rev. J. Gerrie. Corlis was married at Vittoria by Rev. Mr. Baldwin to a Miss Walker on the 23 of Sept 1862. Walter Mabee and Miss Orchard were married at Lingal on the 10th of Sept. Chas. J. Shrimpton was married in New Jersey on the 3rd of Sept, but I have not been able to find out the name of his wife. I am going to publish these marriages in the Oracle. I had to write a sermon for Dr. Fyfe for Saturday morning, but I put it off from time to time till yesterday afternoon. I intended to copy an old one that I had, but found it would not do, so I was forced to write a new one. My text was “Come unto me, all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am weak and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls.” Matt XI.28-29. I commenced to write about two o’clock and kept steadily at it until after three o’clock this morning. I felt very cold and as I had written about fifteen pages I thought I would quit for a time. I then read over my prayers and then went to bed. I only partially undressed myself as I intend to get up again in an hour, but I never woke till six o’clock. �Rice/Campbell 84 Oct. 23/1862, Cont. After breakfast I read over my Greek once and passed it, and partially read my Philosophy, and went to school but I passed very well in both lessons. This afternoon I received a letter from Aunt Tenie enclosing eight dollars. She says Aunt Lizzie has left her taking Annie along with her. Uncle Jimmie is in England yet. He is coming out as Managing Director of a new bank about starting in Montreal and is to have a salary of £1000 starting a year. He is going to give up the Hardware Business. I wish I had but a tithe of his salary, I should be well pleased. I wrote a piece on Yeo’s marriage. It is a parody on “The Burial of Sir John Moore.” Oct. 24/62 Received a paper from Mary Ann. After dinner I commenced again on my sermon and finished it about five o’clock counting the time that I was engaged upon it, I was about 21 hours thinking it out and writing. It filled twenty four pages of large size note paper, and I supposed it would take one a full hour to read it. In the evening I attended the meeting of the Adelphian society more to hear Mont’s oration than anything else. Chesney was the first orator and had a good oration, but not well delivered. The subject was “Every man is the architect of his own fortunes.” The “Oracle” being very long, was read in two discourses. McPhail’s editorial was very good. The paper was almost all fun. There were too many jokes upon the young ladies, and I mean to give them a rule for it. My piece about “speech” was in, as also the jokes on the Marriages, but not the piece on the Marriage of Dr. Yeo.” McPhail said he could not read it so as to enter into the spirit of the piece. Sam Shell did not come as I expected. �Rice/Campbell 85 Oct. 25/1862 I did not have to read my sermon this morning but handed it to Dr. Fyfe. Went downtown to get a Sentinel to send to Mary Ann. I see they inserted my piece on “Tecesh.” We had a slight fall of snow last night but it did not stay long. In the afternoon I wrote a long letter of twelve pages to Aunt Tenie. Among other things I told her about my marriage prospects and what I intended doing, and asked her advice about it. I sent her a copy of the piece “Live for Those who love Thee.” Oct 26 A very cold disagreeable morning. About ten o’clock I went for a walk, and was late for church. Dr. Fyfe preached an excellent sermon from EPH. V: 25-27. “Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing.” Sam had a very bad cold. Our Bible class was good. Ross was away to Beachville, as also was Northrup, Muir to Wellington Square, and Ratcliffe to Springford. Stewart preached in the evening from John XIV.15, “If ye love me keep my commandments.” After service a woman and two men were baptized. Jenkins was one. Our evening prayer meeting was very good. I was able to pray and speak with earnestness. �Rice/Campbell 86 Oct. 27/1862 Canfield & Hill moved to the back room today and I got their stove. It will be more comfortable for me. Wrote to Lis & also to Rolly in answer to their’s received Oct 22nd. One year ago Mary Ann and Bella made their renowned trip to W. About a year ago today I spent a pleasant Sunday with them, the particulars of which may be found in my Journal Vol. One, Page 103. Oct 28th Received a letter from Mary Ann. She is not in very good spirits and I guess wishes to leave Hamilton. She wanted me to find out if Mrs. Cox has hired a sewing girl, so I went down after four and staid to tea. I did not get home till nearly nine o’clock. Mrs. Cox is going to write herself this week. After I got home I wrote to Mary Ann enclosing a copy of the verses of Yeo’s marriage. When I got home I found a young man here named Wilson. He is a new student just arrived today, and the Institute being full Dr. Fyfe sent him here. Gould’s wanted us to room together, and I had no objection so he is my roommate. I think he is a nice young fellow. One year ago tonight what fun I had. It was the night that Bella and Mary Ann spent at Mrs. Gould’s. Misses Ralston, Bland, Finch, Mabee & Canfield, and Messrs Mont, Backhouse, Garnham, Higgins and Rolly were there, and we had a good time. Many things have happened since, but the memory of that day still remains. Today I have not done a great deal. After dinner I took Wilson down to Warwick’s to get some books. My translation of Horacio came, and the clerk gave it to me, although I did not pay for it. He knows me well enough to trust me. The price is 75 cts. I paid Stewart my incidentals for this term. I have written a long letter to Annie Jane and sent her a copy of “Terech.” Last night I paid Mrs. Gould $4 to settle for board up to date. �Rice/Campbell 87 Oct. 30/1862 Just a year since Mary Ann and Bella left here after their visit. After dinner I started for a walk, called at the Post Office and found a letter from Aunt Tenie containing a photograph of herself, Leslie and Shirley. They are very fine pictures and I am much pleased with them. I went straight down the Governor’s road till I crossed the river, and then leaping down the river bank till I reached the railway bridge, I came home along the tracks. About seven o’clock, Wilson’s Tannery caught fire and burned to the ground. I was there and helped for a while carrying away the wood, but was frightened off by the word there was a boiler in the building, and it might blow up; it did not however. The building and its contents will be a total loss. Wilson said he had 50,000. Dollars’ worth of leather in it ready for sale. Oct 31 On Sunday Oct 27th I began to collect from the New and Old Testament every passage where any person of the Trinity is mentioned, that is I am making a list of the Tri-une Jehovah and arranging under each title the passages where it occurs. I began at Matthew and am already half through Luke. I expect it will take me a long time to finish the work. It seems to me that today is Halloween. If so, it is the day when we used to cut up in Montreal. Wrote to Millie and to Aunt Tenie. I sent Aunt Tenie a piece of poetry about sixty-four lines, in token of thanks for her photograph. I wrote it this afternoon. Hankinson lectured before the society but I did not go. �Rice/Campbell 88 Nov. 1/1862 Just two more months to go till the New Year. Dr. Fyfe wanted me to go down to the Square and preach tomorrow, but I did not like to go on such short notice. He returned my sermon and said it was good but too long. Had a long walk in the afternoon and recited nearly all my pieces for declamation. I also went over part of my sermon. Had my hair cut, and bought a jacket of envelopes. Nov. 2 Nasty wet Sunday. Dr. Fyfe preached morning and evening. It was ordinance Sunday and we had a very good time. It rained very hard in the evening so that very few were out. Five years ago today Grandpa gave me notice that I must go back to Hamilton, and upon my refusal he had as good as turned me out of doors. I would not go to H. but I telegraphed to Mr. Kneeshaw and got a situation with him. Nov 3 The rain has stopped, but it is still very cloudy. Gold has gone up to London to a tea meeting there. My lessons today were pretty well recited. My foot is quite sore. I hope it is not going to get lame. �Rice/Campbell 89 Nov. 4/1862 Two years ago today I was called to the ministry, and never shall forget the time or place. It is deeply implanted in my memory. What a change that event has made in my history. Then I had no notion of anything but an early mercantile life; as was expected, a life of toil and hardship. But for all that I would not exchange my present prospects for my prospects at that time. Nov. 5/1862 Guy Fawkes Day ( Bev’s observation.) How time flies. Five years ago today I left the city of Montreal with the intention of never returning. There was bitterness in my soul and hatred in my heart, for my feelings had been wounded, I had been insulted and my heart sought vengeance against him who had done it. My grandfather had as good as turned me out of his house, and I was leaving the city a houseless, homeless wanderer. True I was going to Mr. Kneeshaw’s but there I was to get no pay, and I did not know how long I was to stay there. I was but a boy for I had only turned seventeen, but I was most tempted to start off into the States, and leave friends, kindred and all. I parted at enmity with my Grandfather, and he still holds it, while I have forgiven his actions along ago. I vowed never to return to Montreal as long as he lived, and so far I have kept the vow. Even now I would not go to Willow Cottage without his express invitation, for he turned me out of it, and I’ll never enter it till he asks me in. For five long years I have been like an exile from the place where most of my relatives reside. I have been as a stray waif upon the ocean of life, tossed hither and thither without any abiding place. Most of my relatives however still are or appear to be friendly to me, though there is no knowing how long this will last. I hope it will continue through life, though I fear that it will cease at my marriage. �Rice/Campbell 90 Nov.5 Cont. I have heard nothing from Aunt Tenie in regard to that letter I wrote, but I don’t feel uneasy for God will do as he pleases. I can trust the whole matter in his hands. Neither have I heard from Lucy or Uncle Frank. I guess I have been unsuccessful in that quarter, or I should have heard before this. If I fail I must wake up my mind that God wills it, though it will be hard to see Mary Ann toiling on for two years longer. Afternoon Just before school opened Shenston got a letter from his sister and in it was a letter for me. I was surprised to receive a letter from her, but she said that she had heard from her brother that he was seeking the Saviour, and she desired me to speak to him, and endeavour to aid him if possible. This was her excuse for writing and a very good one it was. I never knew that Reuben was under conviction, but I was very glad to hear that it was so, and my joy was increased by the interest which I always had in him. I resolved to speak to him as soon as possible, and sure enough I found a speedy opportunity. After dinner, I started out for a walk intending to go down to the Post Office and back. But God had another purpose in view, and it shows how singularly he accomplishes his purposes. Something induced me to go down the track to below the Mills and then strike off towards Warwicks. On the way I was hoping that I could get a chance to talk to Reuben and ask him about his soul but I did not expect to meet him then. As I passed the bookstore, I saw Mabee there, and went in for a few minutes. Very soon Shenston himself came in. We stood looking at different things and gradually all the students went off, but he still remained. At last we started home. �Rice/Campbell 91 Nov. 5/1862 I could hardly begin to speak to him. But at last I got the conversation turned upon our prayer meetings and from there on to himself. I had quite a long talk (though I did most of the talking) with him, until we reached here. I would have gone up to his room with him, but he had some lessons and I did not like to do it for that reason. They say that he has been under conviction for quite a while, even before he came up in Sept. His sins feel even heavier than before. I did what I could to point out the right road, but alas I am so weak and unworthy. However I promised to pray for him and to come up and read and pray with him this evening. God help me to do some good. Would to God that he would make me more capable of pointing sinners to Christ. I am called to the ministry, and yet seem to have no talent of speaking privately to sinners. Received a letter from Lis from Mrs. Ross. Evening Went up to Shenston’s room after prayers and had a long talk with him. We talked and prayed together till nearly nine o’clock. I did my best to point him to the Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world. I hope the time was profitable and presently spent by both. He bought two tickets for the Colored Tea Meeting, and gave me one. God grant him soon that peace which passeth knowledge. �Rice/Campbell Nov. 7 92 Yesterday I had no time to write in this journal. I tried to get a chance to talk with Reuben but could not on account of the little boys loafing around his room. I did but little during the day but study. In the evening Reuben called for me and we went to the tea meeting together. We had a great time. I got to talking with Miss Kitchen and most of the girls. I had splendid fun. Stewart, Dr. Fyfe, Fitch and Godfrey spoke. After the meeting was over, we walked home behind some of the girls, and had a talk with them. I went up to McAlpine’s room and found all our folks there and the fun was wild and furious till long after twelve. I did not get to bed till after one. Five years ago today I was in Hamilton on my way up to Ingersoll. I spent the greater part of the night in Hamilton Station waiting for the cars. It is very cold today. Evening The society exercises were good. Muir gave us a good oration and Gold another, and McArthur read us a magnificent essay. The paper was a miserable failure. It was very long and very stupid. Nott showed very little discrimination in selecting pieces. Most people were disgusted with the paper. It cut the girls altogether too much. Nov. 8 Dr. Fyfe took our class into the lecture room this morning and kept us reading skeletons until the exercises in the other room were over. My skeleton was not begun till about half past seven this morning, but he did not criticize it. Shenston and I had a long walk, and then Brierly and I had a snow-balling match. Received a letter from Richards in the afternoon. Our prayer meeting was very good. I told Mont to put me on for an essay in the Society four weeks from last night, and I intended to get up one on Wit and Humour. �Rice/Campbell 93 Nov. 8/1862, Cont. Northrup asked me to write an essay for the Missionary Society five weeks from tonight, and I consented. So I will have enough to do. Sunday, the 10thy I expect to go to Embro, if the Dr. does not send me to the Square. Saturday the 29th, I expect to have to declaim before the school. On Friday Dec 5th I expect to have an essay before the Society and on Saturday Dec. 13th, an Essay for the Missionary Society. Nov. 9 Stewart preached a grand sermon in the morning, and Muir preached in the evening. Gold taught our Bible Class. Our evening prayer meeting was very good. God grant that these meetings may do good. Nov. 10/1862 Met Miss Bland this afternoon and had a walk with her. Received a long letter from Lucy, and she says they cannot lend me the money I applied for. I don’t know what keeps Aunt Tenie from writing. Last night we organized a Society for the encouragement of extemporaneous speaking, to be called the Oratorical Society. Ross is President, Killmaster, Vice President, & Alex McDonald Critics. We are not going to know who is to speak or what about till the name is called out and the subject given. It will try our metal considerably. Our prayer meeting tonight was good. After meeting I went to speak to Shenston and I found that he was indulging a faint hope. Sometimes he felt as if his sins were forgiven and again he felt as if they were not. But one favorable sign is that these feelings of forgiveness arise from reading and prayer. I pray God that he indeed may be forgiven. �Rice/Campbell 94 Nov. 13/1862 I spent this afternoon in doing nothing. Our Literary Meeting was a very good one. Ross and I made up a resolution proposing an apology to the Ladies, for the insults they have suffered. Dr. Fyfe came there to speak on the same subject but I gave him no chance till after I had spoken. As soon as new business was called for, I rose and stated that I had a resolution to offer if it was lawful. It was decided that I should be permitted to do so, and I read my resolution, spoke on it, and left it for Ross to second. He did so in a good speech. After considerable speaking, the Dr. gave us a speech on it and left us. Then Mont, McArthur, and Nott interrupted to apologize for the paper, and make out that the paper was not as bad as it had been represented, but they failed singularly. The resolution was passed unanimously. Nov. 17/1862 LONG ENTRY On Saturday the 15th, Cunningham, Albright, Ross and myself started out for Embro. We took the half-past eleven train for Beachville, met Mr. Bland there, and rode out home. At Embro we went in and saw the Church and then out to Bland’s. They were very glad to see us, and treated us very kindly. We had our dinner after we got there. The evening was passed in pleasant conversation and it was about twelve before we retired. I led prayers. Ross and I had one bed, Albright and C. the other. Next morning was a beautiful Sabbath morning as any one could wish for. Ross and I were downstairs first and out for a walk. Bland has a very nice farm of 300 acres, most of it cleared, and it seems to be very good land. After breakfast C. led prayers and at church time Mr. & Mrs. B. and the children started off first, and C. and Ross started afoot, so only four of us were left to ride. �Rice/Campbell 95 Nov. 17/1862 Albright and Mary took the back seat, Eliza B. & myself the middle one and Sandy the driver the front one. We soon caught up to Cun. & Ross and they got in. It was a beautiful clear cold morning. We got to church in time, and the two girls and I got one seat, and the other three then sat in front. Stewart, Wilson and Harris were on the platform. I caught Stewart laughing at me sitting beside Eliza B. Wilson preached seventy minutes from Ps. IXXXIV.4. “Blessed are they that dwell in thy hands; they will be still praising thee.” His divisions were, first the place, second the character mentioned, third the blessings. Under the last head he started the blessings, as 1st. The regular ministrations of the word, 2nd of the ordinances, 3rd, the mutual edifications, 4th the influence exerted. There was another intermission for ten minutes between the two series, and Mary & Albright and Eliza and I took advantage of it to take a walk to Haycock’s Mill Pond. We were late for church. Stewart had commenced preaching. His text was Ps. CVII.7. I had to lead them forth by the right way that they might go to a city of habitation.” His first division was “The Way,” and under it, 1st – Not the shortest way; 2nd Nor the easiest; 3rd But the safest. II. The Habitation, 1st An Abiding City, 2nd It includes the idea of multiplicity, as earthly cities were composed of many houses; 3rd of diversity, as those are large and small fine and mean houses in an earthly city; 4th of unity, as all these devise buildings make one city, so in heaven there is unity, through multiplicity and diversity. The sermon was forty five minutes long, and that was almost too short. He went home directly after church to preach in the Woodstock church in the evening. Mr. & Mrs. B staid in town, but we young folks went off home again. �Rice/Campbell 96 Nov. 17/1862, Cont After dinner we sat talking till six o’clock and then started for church. Mary and A were still in the back seat, Eliza & myself in the middle and C, Emma & Sandy in front. We got to church before seven but it was very much crowded. We got seats close to the pulpit. Clerilew of Paris preached from Ezek XVII. 22,23. “Thus saith the Lord God; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedars, and will plant it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon a high mountain and eminent, in the mountains of the height of Israel will I plant it; and it shall bring forth boughs and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar; and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell.” He first spoke of the high cedars as the church of God, that is, it represented Israel. He spoke of its origins and of its renown. The highest branch, he explained to be the tribe of Judah, and the tender twig that was planted was the Gospel of Jesus. He gave several reasons why it was a tender twig, but I have forgotten all but that it was because there was no form nor comeliness in it, and because it grew in our uncongenial soil. I have forgotten his divisions completely, but will get them from Ross. After service, we started for home and went the long way round. We were singing a great part of the time, and had a very pleasant ride. It began to rain just after we got home and poured before we went to bed. Ross led prayers and then the old folks went to bed. Bye and bye E. went and then A. and left the other four to have a good talk. Ross and Eliza were sitting close together, having a confidential talk, and Mary and I sat on the lounge talking. We sat so till after two o’clock when we went to bed as we did not want to keep the girls up. He and I started up, boots in one hand and lamp in the other. I struck Ross’ chair with my knee and knocked it over. �Rice/Campbell 97 Nov. 17/1862 Fortunately it fell against another chair; for if it had fallen to the floor, it would have made a dreadful noise. We laughed so heartily that we could hardly lift up the chair. About five o’clock this morning Mr. Bland woke us up, and asked if we were going down to Beachville now so as to catch the train. It was raining hard, so we said no, we would risk the Black marks. After breakfast I led prayers and then we sat talking till the horses were ready. In Embro we called at Mr. Midgler’s to get Mr. Clerihew. They proposed to Mr. Bland to take him right into Woodstock and he consented, so that we had a ride all the way instead of walking from Beachville as we intended. We got home just at twelve. I tried hard to get Mr. Bland to come to dinner with me, but he would not. When Stewart called the roll this morning my name came first of the four, and Chave answered excused. Stewart said “No” not unless the rain excused us. I missed not only the roll call, but also my Theology and Greek. Chave told me Mary Ann was here at Cox’s. She came in on Saturday evening and is going to stay at Cox’s to work. She was considerably surprised not to see me at church on Sunday. After tea, we had some extremely practical speaking in McAlpine’s room till seven o’clock, and then I went down to Cox’s. I felt vexed at M.A. for not telling me that she was coming up, and so I did not go down earlier. I staid at Cox’s till about half past nine. Mary Ann had been sick before she left Hamilton, and is still just recovering. She looks pretty well, and seems to be as strong as when I was in H. �Rice/Campbell Nov. 18th 98 1862 This morning I went to Stewart about our absence could not be helped. When Ross spoke to him about it he said that “under the circumstances we could not be expected to come.” This was a covert sarcastical thing. I could hardly study today my mind was so full of my fun, but I got through with my lessons all right. After my philosophy lesson I got the key from Dr. Fyfe and went to the library and examined some books on the subject of “Wit and Humour.” Then I went to Mont’s room and talked till noon, and then got Nott to give me a book out of the library. I had quite a talk with him about our difficulties. This afternoon I have been reading, preparing to write my essay. After tea I went downtown, and got a letter from Brantford enclosing Annie’s and Aunt Lizzie’s photographs. They are very nice. Our prayer meeting was a good one. I wrote a long letter to Lis enclosing one from Ross. I must write to Blandie, Miss Brown, Richard and Uncle Eben this week. Nov 20/1862 Our Oratorical Society had a very good meeting. Nov. 21 All yesterday afternoon I spent in translating the Odyssey. I trans. sixty-one lines and finished the ninth book and my work in that for this term. After seven I got at my essay on “Wit and Humor” and wrote it till somewhere between four and five, and then wrote ten pages of note paper to Richards. I enclosed a dollar (borrowed from Mont) to him for four photographs of me. �Rice/Campbell 99 Nov. 21/1862, Cont. Afternoon Received a letter from Aunt Tenie condemning my scheme altogether. She spares no names and shrinks at no hardness in her letter. She enclosed me eight dollars. Shenston and I decided not to go to Brantford by the gravel road, but to take the cars. I feel very sleepy today. I got excused from my Monday’s classes for the purpose of going to Brantford. Evening Mont and I went down to Cox’s to visit Mary Ann and stayed till after nine o’clock. We had a pleasant visit. Nov. 25/1862 On Saturday morning I met Shenston and he said he could get Cook’s horse for half a dollar a day if we wished to go to Brantford. I consented to go, and then we went to Ross and got him to consent to come with us. We were all present at school time, got excused, and when Dr. called on the Middle Class to go to his room, we started off. Shenston went for the horse, while Ross and I went down to Mrs. Cox’s, got her message, called in at the Post Office and came home. We started at half past nine, and had a very pleasant ride. Part of the way was pretty bad, but the stone road was very good. I never travelled that road before, and was very much pleased with it. Tollgates were uncommonly plentiful along the road. We reached B. about a quarter to three, and I put up the horse in Uncle Andrew’s stable. Aunt Lizzie was very much surprised to see me. Ross went home with Shenston. After dark Chuck Cook came calling for his horse. Somebody had stolen it from the back of the store, and he was in a dreadful way about it. We started off on the search and we saw no more of him that night. �Rice/Campbell 100 On Sunday pupil Jane went with me to the Baptist church. Mr. Alexander preached from Acts XI.23rd. “Who (Barnabus) when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad.” In the afternoon I went for Ross and brought him over for tea, and after tea we went to church and heard Mr. A. again. Aunt Lizzie went with me this time. When we got home we found Uncle Andrew. His horse had been found about ten miles from B., but he had been off to St. George, Glen Morris on a wrong trail. The poor horse looked pretty bad, as if she had been beaten and brutally handled. Ross stopped with me all night. Mr. Alexander gave notice that he was going to leave Brantford & go to Montreal. The M. Church had given him a call, and he has accepted it. The B. folks are very sorry that he is going to leave. Monday Ross and I had a walk on Strawberry Hill before breakfast, and after breakfast went into town and transacted all our business. Ross went to Shenston’s to dinner, and when they were ready they came out to our place and we harnessed up and started. We went to Shenton’s for a bag of apples and it was half past two before we were on the road for home. I had a carpet-bag full of books and three volumes of the commentary, or rather the last Volume of the commentary proper, the supplement, and Scripture Illustrations, all belonging to the set. We came along at a very good pace and reached Woodstock, just at seven. So ended our trip to Brantford. Today I have recited my lessons very well. I went down to see Mrs. Cox, and I gave her, her father’s note. I did not see Mary Ann. Then I went down to Warwick’s and paid for my translations of Horace, and got one of Homer’s Iliad. I also received a letter from Moore. Our evening prayer meeting went very good. �Rice/Campbell 101 Nov. 26th Last night I sat up till two o’clock writing my sermon, and studying. I also wrote a letter to Miss Bland telling her all the news. I paid Mont the dollar I had borrowed from him. This morning Stewart read over the list of names prepared for the catalogue. We finished our Greek Testament today, and now we are going to review. I received four copies of the “Canadian Baptist” from Uncle Ebenezer this morning, and wrote to him in the afternoon. I went down to Cox’s tonight, and had a long walk with Mary Ann. The poor girl has been in trouble lately, for Reid has been talking to her, and she began to believe that I really was sorry that she came up. We had an explanation and a very pleasant walk of it, and got home about half past nine. Nov. 27/1862 We finished our Odyssey this morning, but we agreed to go on, and read some of our next terms’ work. After dinner Ross came up and told me that the Miss Blands were in town. I went out, met them and had a talk, and then went down town. Went to P.O .received a letter from Millie. She is making a fool of herself about my idea of getting married. I went for a walk down towards Beachville, intending to intercept the girls and ride part of the way with them. They almost passed me but I caught up to them, and drove for them. I went through Beachville close to the Governor’s road, and footed it home from there. It snowed considerably on my way home, but I did not mind it. I had my sermon along and occupied myself very profitably in studying it. I had a very pleasant ride with the girls. Mary promised me her photograph, and so did Eliza. My walk home was very pleasant. The road was a dreadful road, but the scenery was delightful. �Rice/Campbell 102 Nov. 27/1862 The whole road seemed to be one continuous succession of hills and hollows, and off to the south by the beautiful valley of the Thames. I got home about five. At six our Oratorical Society met, and I was one of the speakers. My subject was “Study,” and I occupied my five minutes. The critics were non critical but then spoke as if I had studied the subject. After society meeting I wrote to Shenston, also Miss Brown enclosing speech and “Why stand ye here all the day idle?” and now it is midnight. Nov. 28/1862 Mr. Ballantyne lectured to the Adelphian Society tonight, on “The expansive power of Knowledge.” It was a grand lecture. After getting home I read over my sermon, recited my declamation, and read some papers. Nov. 29th Our exercises this morning were very good. Jack Woodruff & William McArthur spoke beautiful pieces. I spoke “The Daughter of Herodius.” It is a very affecting piece, and almost broke me down. Stewart made no criticism, but I saw some of the girls nearly crying. Dr. has given me notice to preach at Wellington Square tomorrow. �Rice/Campbell 103 Dec. 1/1982 On Saturday afternoon I went down to Cox’s and saw Mary Ann. Had a long talk with her and received a letter for her Grandmother. Then I went up to Mr. Chave, got his letter to Wm. Richards & I went down to the cars. Higgins, Chesney, Parsons and I all went down East. The ride was pleasant. At Hamilton I met John Richards and delivered my letters and received my photograph, and letters for Shenston, Miss Love, & Miss J. Shearer. After a few minutes delay we started down East Toronto ward. At the Square I dropped Higgins who started for Bento. I got fooled into riding down in the bus and so was jewed out of a shilling. Stopped at Bento all night. On Sunday I made my debut as a preacher. I felt very little trouble or excited about it. I put my trust in Providence and tried to speak with a view solely to God’s glory. We sang the 105th hymn, read I Kings XVIII, then sang the 152nd hymn, gave out the notices, and preached from I Kings XVIII.21. – “How long halt Ye between two opinions? If the Lord God follow him; if Baal then follow him.” I treated the subject topically, i.e., I took indecision. My divisions were 1. The nature of Indecision, & under it first, It is the effect of the doubting mind, servant of a weak mind. II. The folly of indecision, first because it produces wretchedness, 2nd because it curtails the benefits which might otherwise be enjoyed, 3rd it encourages these benefits altogether, 4th it endangered the soul, and this in two ways, 1st by exposing it to taint from wrong modes of action, 2nd by wasting the time, which should be devoted to the soul’s best interest. In the application I warned Christians of the blessings they lost by indecision, in not speaking to sinners & in staying away from the ministrations of God’s house, and I also warned sinners of their danger. �Rice/Campbell 104 Dec/ 1’1862 I spoke with far more freedom than supposed I should and I did better than I expected but not as well as I would wish. I spoke forty minutes and I felt quite at home in the pulpit. I thank God for he helped me to do so well. After collection ended, had the 181 hymn, and closed by prayer. I got an introduction to Miss Heath, sister of the Heath I used to know. The folks hardly believed it was my first sermon. After dinner I took a walk along the beach, studying my evening sermon. I went as far as the canal and back, and although it snowed, yet I enjoyed a good time. Then I went to Mr. Midwinter’s to tea, and while there Richards came in. He went to Church with me in the evening. Service commenced at half past six. We sang the 406th hymn then I read Matt. XI and prayed. We sang the 423 hymn and after giving out the notices, I preached from Matt XI.28. “Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” . My divisions were, I. The invitation, we must come to Jesus as 1st Our Saviour, 2nd Our ruler, 3rd Our teacher. II. The classes who are invited. Those who labour and are heavy laden are 1st. The worldly, 2nd. The dissipated, 3rd. The Formalist, 4th. The superstitious, 5th. The convicted Sinner, 6th. The tempted Christian, 7th. III. The promise given. The rest of Christ is 1st – from sin and sinful men. 2nd for the soul, 3rd Eternal. I closed with an appeal to the unconverted. I spoke forty minutes with great freedom, and very little reference to my notes. In both services I made no use of my written sermon. In the morning, I left the sermon at home. In the evening it was in my coat tail pocket. We closed singing the 417 hymn and prayer. I believe that the people were pleased with my preaching, and I thank God and take courage from my first effort. Richards came over and slept with me, and we lay talking till almost four o’clock. �Rice/Campbell 105 Dec. 1/1862 cont. I am very glad to see that he is in a sober state of mind. He is thinking of his soul but fears to come out in Hamilton. This morning we started from W. S. at half past eight. They gave me three dollars for preaching, which was very generous of them. Met Higgins at the station. He had a good time in Bronte but only got his expenses paid. Richards gave me two numbers of the Illustrated News, and a letter for Chave and another for Mary Ann. He left us at Hamilton, and we met John Parsons. At Princeton we took on Chesney and returned home by noon. I studied hard all afternoon, and translated nearly forty lines of the Odyssey. After tea I went downtown, got a letter from Robert, and went to see Mary Ann and had a walk with her. We had a good time. Dec. 2/1862 Today we finished “Wayland’s Intellectual Philosophy” and I am very glad. We are to be examined on it and I don’t know anything about it. In the afternoon and the evening I finished my essay on “Wit and Humor.” It takes a little over ten minutes to read it. Our prayer meeting was good. I went up to see Mont and he felt inclined to back out from going to Embro because he fears he might have to preach twice. However, I talked that out of him. Cunningham won’t go, and Albright won’t go, and Ross says if Dr. Fyfe wants him to go elsewhere he won’t go either. However, I’ll fix that Albright, for I’ll go to the Dr. about it. �Rice/Campbell 106 Dec. 3/1862 Went to Dr. Fyfe and told him that Ross and I have been invited out to Embro to preach next Sabbath, and I asked him not to send us elsewhere. He promised that he would not. We were told that there will be no school tomorrow, but we are expected to go to church as on Sunday. I sent a paper to Richards. After tea, we all went out for a walk down to the bookstore. I spent the evening in writing. I wrote to Aunt Tenie, answering hers received on the 21st. I felt angry enough at her letter to write a very saucy letter, but I did not. I restrained myself as much as possible, but still I said some sharp things, for I was thoroughly vexed at her letter, such a storm of invectives as she poured out upon me, was not to be borne silently. I also enclosed a letter to Millie answering hers of the 27th, and one to Robert answering his of the first of December. Besides this I wrote to Lucy in answer to hers of the 11th of November. I have now only three more to answer, Annie, Moore’s and McKenzie’s. Dec. 4/1862 Today is Thanksgiving. We are expected to go to church twice or get a black mark. I think the Faculty have no right to force us to go to church at any time, not even on Sunday, and much less on a day of man’s appointment. I think I will take the black mark and stay at home for I have a good deal to do. I must write the greatest part of my essay for the Missionary Society today, besides preparing to preach on Sabbath, and some letters that I have to write. �Rice/Campbell 107 Dec. /4/1862, Cont. Evening Didn’t write my essay at all. Wrote to McKenzie, and after supper took my letters to the Post Office and went to see Ross. Spent the afternoon in reading, writing, and translating Greek. After tea I went down to see Mary Ann according to promise, but she had just gone to church. I followed along and about caught up to a couple that I thought to be her and Reid, and as she was so well provided for I came home. Did not go to meeting, but spent the evening in writing, and copied out about two thirds of my sermon on Matt. XI.25. Dec. 5 At roll call this morning only three of us answered, “not at all” to the question how often we had been at church. In the afternoon I went down to see Mary Ann. I read my essay before the Adelphian, but I don’t know what they thought of it. Timpany has gone home, and McLaurin is in his place as Editor. Gold has also gone, and Ross is in his place as Orator. I wanted to get the place but they put Ross on. He will do far better than I could and I hope he will distinguish himself. Dec. 8/1862 Another three days passed. Saturday morning our class had to read skeletons to Dr. Fyfe. Mine was on John VIII.36. “If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” He made no particular criticism on it. Then Mont and Ross went to get ready, and I started downtown. Went to the Post Office, then to the Depot, and then up to Muir’s for Ross. �Rice/Campbell 108 Dec. /1862 Cont. When we got to the Depot we found Mont. At Beachville, we found we would have to start on foot, as nobody was there to meet us. We started bravely along, and had got halfway to Embro before we were met by Eliza and Leonard. It was bitter cold and we almost froze. On the way we lost the bolt that fastened the whipple tree to the tongue and had along hunt after it. Ross and I went back about a mile. We left Ross in Embro with Midgley’s folks and then went out to Bland’s. Mont drove and Leonard and I lay in the bottom of the sleigh. We were glad to get home and get warm. I had a fine talk with Eliza out in the kitchen, and then another one with Mary. Gave them and had theirs promised soon. I also gave that slipper pattern to Eliza and she thought it very pretty. We had a very pleasant afternoon and evening, and it was almost twelve before we got to bed. I found I had torn my coat, so I got Mary to mend it, and Eliza mended Mont’s. On Sunday I was up and off for a long walk before Mont was up. I went across the fields into the woods, and back the other way and by the back of the house. Going to church Mont elfishly picked out the best seat, and got Eliza beside him and left Mary for me. We had a pleasant ride to church. Mont teased that he was going to sit beside Eliza in church, and that I would have to go up into the pulpit. But the best laid schemes of mice and men “gang aft agley” and so with Mont. �Rice/Campbell 109 Dec. 8/1862, Cont. When going to our seats, he went first, then Eliza, Mary and myself. Afterwards the two girls went in first, but Mont would not let me in next, but took his seat beside Mary. This was sell no.1. Pretty soon Ross came along and asked which would go up into the pulpit, and both tried to back out. Then he said he had an appointment for one of us, and I said, “Put Mont.” & Mont said, “Put Rice.” Then I said if I had to preach in the evening I would not go into the pulpit in the morning, and Mont had to go. Sell No. 2. He called a hymn, a prayer, and then leaving Ross, came down into the body of the church, but not to his seat. Just before leaving the pulpit he whispered to Ross to put Rice on for the evening sermon. Ross preached a very good sermon from Luke II.25, “The consolation of Israel.” I could not get his heads at all. The church was very cold and my feet felt almost frozen. Our ride home was very pleasant, and we enjoyed ourselves, but were like to perish with cold. My right leg was all numb, with being cramped with cold. The afternoon passed pleasantly away to all except Mont. He studied while I sat in the kitchen with the girls and the children. The children had been burning apple seeds all the time since I left at Dedication time. Their favorite couple was Eliza and Mr. Rice, and they generally burned away together thus bespeaking long life and happiness in their union. This is a very perilous omen seeing that I am already engaged, and Eliza is or seems to be in love with Rolly. There is no knowing what might have happened had we been thrown together three years ago, but now there is no chance and I guess no desire to be any more to each other than we are. We had great fun over the children and their apple seeds. It snowed very heavily and when we went to church in the evening it was pouring down on us. �Rice/Campbell 110 Dec. 8/1862, Cont. Mary and I nestled under one shawl and Mont and Eliza were as cozy as could be. Eliza and I planned a scheme by which we were enabled to sit together in church; it worked beautifully. I went into the pulpit with Mont and gave two hymns and prayed. When he commenced to preach, I went and sat beside Eliza. The sermon was good one from Colossians III: 11. “Christ is all in all,” and he handled it well. The divisions were Christ was all and in all. 1st in the scheme of salvation as it respects God, 2nd in the work of regeneration as it effects man. 3rd in the holy Scriptures, 4th in the life of the believer, 5th in the enjoyment of heaven. After service I ran over to Donald Mathison’s on a message and then we waited at the church till the horses were ready. We sat about as usual except that Eliza sat on Mont’s knee. He very selfishly kept the best seat all the time. After the old folks went to bed Mont fell asleep and we four had a good talk together. About twelve o’clock he went to bed, but I think Ross and I did not go till after one. This morning we were up bright and early. We were out of bed by half past four, and started from Embro about six. Sandy was coming to Woodstock so he brought us all the way. The trip was very pleasant but rather cold. I had to pull off my boots or I believe my feet would have frozen. When we got to Stark’s, I jumped out and got a bottle of medicine for Mary’s cough, while Mont took the others up to the Institute. I met Sandy on his way back and gave him the bottle to take out to Embro. I got to the Institute just about a minute too late to answer to my name at roll call. My lesson passed off well. After dinner Wilson and I went downtown, and he bought a pair of rubber overshoes. I was determined that I would not be tormented by the cold any longer and I bought a pair of moccasins for one twenty five. �Rice/Campbell 111 Dec.8/1862, Cont. They are pretty dear but they’ll last a long time. Ross has just brought me a letter from Lis. She is well and enjoying herself. Tonight I intended to call and see Mary Ann. I see I forgot a circumstance about Sabbath morning. Mont told Ross to put me on for the evening service and fully expected that he would do so. Imagine his surprise when Ross gave out that Mr. Montgomery was to preach in the evening. It was Sell no.3. And it was Sell no.4 when he from the pulpit saw me occupying the seat so much coveted. Evening All afternoon I was busy, after supper our society had a meeting and we had a speech all round, and then I went to Cox’s, where I stayed till after nine. Mary Ann is not quite well, I think she is working too hard. Dec. 9th Received a note from Lis, all is well. Wrote a piece for Mont’s paper, “A Farewell” for Patten’s Public meeting papers, but he did not need it, so I gave it to McDonald. Also a sketch of our last sleigh ride, which I gave to McLaurin. I spent most of the evening in the Institute. Dec. 10th Samis went away today to get married. Received a letter from Rolly. Wrote to Rolly, & wrote a piece for Patten’s paper, about our Institute. �Rice/Campbell 112 Dec. 11/1862 Wrote to Lis. Wrote to Annie Jane. Spent nearly the whole day in looking over Missionary Magazines in order to find something about young Haswell, but was unsuccessful. Went down to see Mary Ann and spent the evening with her. Dec. 13th Yesterday I was hard at work writing my essay for the Missionary Society. Went to prayer meeting between six and seven, but had not time to stop to the Society meeting. I wrote pretty steadily at my essay till about three o’clock this morning, when I finished it. I have merely to rewrite and copy it. It takes about twenty minutes to read it. This morning our exercises were very long, but pretty good. Dr. Fyfe gave each of the Theological Students a copy of his work, “The Lord and the Kingdom,” and also “Baptist Sentiments confirmed by Pedobaptists.” It has rained all morning and is very disagreeable. I hope we will have good sleighing by Christmas. Sent papers to Eliza and Mary Bland. Our evening prayer meeting was a good one. Mont has gone to the Square, Clark to Bronte, Cameron and Moore to Burgessville, and Torrance to Beachville. Dec. 14 Dr. preached the morning sermon from Acts XI:21. I did not walk home with Mary Ann as the members were requested today. The afternoon Bible class was a good one. Stewart preached in the evening from Is.XXI:11, “Watchman, what of the night?” I expected to go home with M.A., but she started off with Mr. Cox and never even looked at me. �Rice/Campbell 113 Dec. 14/1862, Cont. I followed close behind as far as the corner, and then as she appeared determined not to look at me, I went my own road. I don’t know what she wants, but she is acting in a queer way. Somehow I have a presentiment that what all our enemies have not been able to do for three years, will be done by our own obstinacy. What with her doubting me as she has, and my growing coldness, I fear that we will have a quarrel before long, and if she started it, she will have to make it up again. Our prayer meeting was well attended. I was enabled to speak, I hope with some effect. Dec. 15 A nasty rainy day, like the last few days. We had only three of our Theology lessons. The rest were sick or away. I finished copying out my essay and also translated my Greek. Attended prayer meeting and took part. Dec. 16 Sick today and did not go to school. Lay abed most of the day. My bowels and stomach and head seemed to be affected. I was very light headed. I have not heard from Montreal yet, although five days past the promised time. Just like Aunt Tenie promised. If I don’t hear from Hamilton tomorrow, I will write to Uncle Eben for that money. Poor Cook was hung this morning. At his own request he was suffered to fall nine feet and a half, and horrible to relate, the shock separated his head from his body. It is not known what caused this, but likely it was his age and weakness, which had so weakened the muscles that they were not able to sustain the sudden strain upon them. It is said the body fell straight down and the head bounced. It must have been a horrible sight. God have mercy on his soul. �Rice/Campbell Dec 17/1862 114 Felt a little better this morning and went to school. Got through my lessons more by good luck than good management. The catalogues were distributed today. I got my four and a register. I had to borrow a dollar from Wilson to pay for them. Went down to the Post Office but got nothing. I wrote to Uncle Eben asking him to send me the money he promised. If he does it will be alright, if not, I will quit writing to or visiting him. If I don’t get some money I will be in debt by the end of the term, and that will not suit me at all. I am at a loss what to do about coming back to school. I know I have not the means to carry me through, and yet I don’t wish to go out for a year, for it will throw me so far behind. I feel considerably troubled about it and it’s as if I had not faith enough to trust in Providence. After being hard at work all day, I went down to see Mary Ann. She was very cool in her actions. She was going to prayer meeting with Mrs. Cox, and I walked with them to the church and then came home. She was vexed about Sunday, never thinking that I had any reason to get vexed about her running off that way in the evening. She seems peculiarly ready to take offence, and not at all careful not to give it, and unless we are very careful there will be an explosion, for I am just in a state of mind not to stand much. A very little might make a quarrel which could not be repaired. Today is a great Anniversary in my life. Four years ago today, I first felt my soul forgiven, and from that time till this I can truly say that God has been a covenant keeping God. “Goodness and mercy have followed me all my days.” I shall never forget the joy I felt when first I felt myself a child of God. The scene, the time, the place, are all vividly portrayed before my mind. But these four years have been years of idleness in the work of the Lord. God grant that the next four may be immeasurably more fruitful. �Rice/Campbell 115 Dec. 18/1862 A year ago tonight I had a pleasant time at our public meeting. This year it will be a week later, and I don’t expect to have near so much fun. Then Lis, Blandie, and myself had a grand time, talking and laughing, but now Lis is away, Rolly is away, Blandie is away (though perhaps she will be back here), and many of my old friends are away. Today has not been a very busy day to me. We finished our Odyssey and also our Intellectual Philosophy. Our “Oratorical Society” met for the last time this term, our meeting was a pretty good one. Dec. 19 Received a letter from Richards, and also one from Miss Brown. Finished our Evidence of Christianity, and also our Greek Testament. Went in to see Shenston, who is down with a sore throat. Clarke gave me three of the Programmes. Evening The boys here were going to have an Oyster Supper tonight and wanted me to stay, but I had agreed to go and see Mary Ann. I went down after tea, and took her a Programme and a copy of that piece on the soldier of the Potomac. We went into the Parlor and had a nice long talk. Reid has been making love to her at a great rate. He has been trying to cause a quarrel between us so that he may step in and win Mary Ann. I guess he will fail in that, for M.A. is true as steel. I wish I was as true to her as she is to me. But by God’s help I will never give her cause to accuse me of unfaithfulness. If she wished at any time to break with me, good and well, but I will not break with her. They have been filling her mind with suspicions about my going out to Bland’s so much, and she is getting jealous I think. �Rice/Campbell 116 Dec. 19/ 1862, cont. She talked about Miss Bland being so much better suited for me than she is, being better educated, being healthier, etc, all of which had doubtless been put into her head by someone. She is overworking herself so much that she is hurting herself. She complains of a very bad pain in her side, and when she goes out into the cold air it hurts her dreadfully, and always sets her coughing. She says she has a presentiment that she won’t live long, and I am afraid it is so, for she is failing gradually and has been for some time. Dec. 20th Annie Jane’s Birthday. She is twenty years old today. Today the last Declamations were delivered, and our last skeletons were read for this term. Dr. Fyfe did not criticize mine at all. After class I spoke to him about my going away, and he did not like the idea, neither did he like the idea of my going into debt. I said if I could get about ten dollars a term I could get along I thought. But I could not do with what I got at present. I wished to borrow enough to do me, and I was willing to pay when I was able, but I did not know where to borrow. I told him my circumstances. He promised to see Mr. Stewart, and find if they could not devise some means of lending me the money. I did not like to apply to the Society, but necessity knows nothing about pride. Ross went up to Embro at noon. I went to see him off and sent a paper to Mary and a catalogue, a programme and a copy of “The Soldier of the Potomac” to Eliza. Then I went downtown and sent Richard’s letter to Mary Ann as I promised. I did not go up, not having time. There was nothing at the Post Office for me. I don’t know why I have not heard from Hamilton or Montreal. I suppose Aunt Tenie is mad and intends not sending the money anymore. �Rice/Campbell 117 Dec. 20/1862, Cont. If such is the case I would like to know it. I don’t know why Uncle Eben has not written, for he must have received my letter. If I don’t hear by the New Year, I will either write to ask if they intend to send the money or not, or else I will quit school and go to work for a year. I am in trouble for I don’t see my way clear at all. My cold is rather bad, and I don’t feel much like reading my essay tonight. It was very cold yesterday, but is not quite as cold today, but still there are no signs of snow. I hope we will have some by Christmas, for we will have a dull time of it if we have no snow. Evening I spent the afternoon in writing. I have not studied, and don’t intend to anymore this term. I feel about used up. Went to the Post Office after tea, and found a letter from Miss Bland, dated Dec. 15th. Enclosed was a letter for Ross. It is a rich joke to think that he is in Embro and his letter here. Our Missionary Meeting passed off very well. My essay took between fifteen and twenty minutes. I did not read as well as I would wish to, but I did the best I could, and hope that any effort had some effect on the hearers. Mont’s paper was very good. It took forty-five minutes. After meeting I went down to the Post office and got a letter from Uncle Eben enclosing six dollars to pay up till first of January. I thought he owed me from Sept also, but he said he did not. I was very grateful to get the money, for I wanted it badly enough. After paying Wilson the dollar I owed him, an keeping a dollar for holiday expenses, I can pay Gould’s two weeks board. If Aunt Jennie sends the money as she ought I will have enough to take me to Brantford. She has delayed so long I am very doubtful is she is going to send it at all. �Rice/Campbell Dec.21/1862 118 Woodstock Stewart preached a good sermon in the morning & Dr. preached in the evening. Mary Ann was sick and did not get out to church. Went down to see her after dinner but the gate was fastened and I could not get in.Our prayer meeting was a good one. Mostly thawing day. Dec. 22 Yesterday it tried to snow, four times, but it amounted to nothing. Today it is rain. It has been a dreadful day. Our exams went off very well. Called on Mary Ann this evening, and received a letter and some money for her grandmother. Wrote Uncle Eben, and to Richards. Our prayer meeting was very interesting. Dec. 24 Yesterday 23 ( I had recitation in Intellectual Philosophy. Had a talk with Dr. Fyfe about not going to church on Thanksgiving. I told him my views on the subject, and had quite a talk with him. After school, called down to see Mary Ann and took Mont with me. We found her much better, and bent on going to the public meeting. My black mark for not going to church was read out at the close of school. After leaving M.A. I went up to the Institute through the fields, seeking a lean road or the girls to go at night. I helped lay some planks at the gate and then made for to dress. I had a suspicion Ross would go out to Embro that night so I changed my clothes and got everything ready to start so that I need not delay a minute. �Rice/Campbell Dec. 24. 1862 Cont. 119 Lucky for me this turned out. I had no time to go down to tea, but hurried off to Cox’s. I was far too early, and had to wait for the girls, but we got started about a quarter past six. M.A.’s side hurt so she could not walk fast, and we had to go very slow..Arrived at the Institute, we found a large crowd assembled, but Clarke obligingly found us a seat. How the students did stare at me. They seemed thunder struck. Looking around the room I discovered a well known face, but was five minutes before I could convince myself that it was Eliza Bland. Her it was, and no mistake, and Mary with her. I told Mary Ann and she wanted me to go at once and see if they were going home that night or not. I did not do so, however till after the exercises. The meeting was very fine and lasted from seven till about half past ten. Cunningham’s address was good and he did better than I expected. Nott’s oration was good but poorly delivered. Patten’s “Literary Banner” was a fine paper. McAlpine and MacArthur managed the dialogue in first class style. Chesney’s essay was good, and pretty well read. McLaurin’s “Snow Wreath” was a very dry paper. Ratcliff’s oration on “The Echos of the Rolling Year,” was first rate, good matter and good delivery were well combined. McDonald’s “Student Follies” was a good paper. Ross’ oration, “The Triumphs after the English Language” was good, but not well delivered. He almost broke down two or three times. I did not like the music as a whole, though some of it was good. After we dismissed, I saw Mary & Eliza, and they said they were going out very soon, so I could not go home with Mary Ann. I was very sorry, but she said she did not mind. I couldn’t help it. Before coming to meeting I gave her Saxes work as a Christmas present. �Rice/Campbell 120 Dec.24/1862, Cont. I left her for Mr. Reid to see home. After bidding the students goodbye we all walked down to Deacon Burtch’s where Bland’s horses were. On the way I got my carpet bag from my room and left my cane. I never settled with Gould for I did not get that money from Montreal. Aunt Tenie is a mean woman, she might have written before this. Ross was not going out with us, but as soon as we got ready we started. Mary and Leonard had the front seat, Eliza and I the back one. The roads were pretty good, the road rather fine, and the ride was pleasant. About halfway Leonard got sleepy, so I changed places with him, and acted as coachman. We had some fun waking up the toll keepers, especially the last one. I called three times then got out and thumped on his door till he woke up. What made it worse was that Mathison’s team would be along in about a half an hour after and rout them all up again. We reached home at two o’clock and had a warm bite to eat, and about three we got to bed. This morning I was not downstairs till the thrashers had all finished their breakfast. Most of the morning was spent in reading, or talking to the girls. In the afternoon I went for a long walk through the fields and woods, and the evening was spent in pleasant chit chat. Ross has not yet reached here, and the snow still keeps off. I do hope it will snow tonight. �Rice/Campbell 121 Dec. 25/1862 Led prayers this morning. It had rained during the night, and was raining till after breakfast, but then it poured. There being no snow, our visit to Ingersoll had to be given up. I spent most of the day in reading and talking to the girls. Ross and Neil and Johnny Mathison came up about five o’clock and spent the evening. They went about half past ten. Ross went with them, as he intends to go to Ingersoll in the morning. This Christmas has been far more pleasant than last year’s Christmas. I have enjoyed myself first-rate although confined to the house all day by the bad weather. Bland’s folks would make anyone feel at home. It is well for me that Eliza’s affections are pre-engaged, or at least that I think so, for if it were not so I might be bewitched away from M.A. I never met anyone who so bewitched me, as she does. Ross brought me a letter from Lis, who is quite well. Dec. 26/1862 All last night I was so tormented by a pain in my bowels that I could not sleep. I tossed from side to side in great agony. About 2 o’clock, I went out, but felt no better after returning to bed again. Somewhere between four and five I got up and dressed myself. In my pain, I forgot to fasten the lamp glass, and smash, it went on the floor. I lay on the sofa till the folks got up. After breakfast I started off through mud to Embro to get some medicine. I got a bottle of Briggs Magical Relief, 25 cents, and a tooth brush 25 ct. The roads were very muddy but not as bad as I expected. At Mathison’s I met Ross and had a short talk with him. He wanted to go to Embro to mend his boots but feared the mud. Arrived at home. I washed my boots in the creek and came in nice and clean, having walked from Embro in just one hour, exclusive of stoppage. �Rice/Campbell 122 Dec. 26/1862 The afternoon was spent in the house except a short walk. I have been dreadfully troubled all day with rumbling in my bowels which I have in vain tried to cure. The evening has been spent in pleasant conversation, and now after eleven o’clock I chronicle the events of the day, and go to bed, I hope to sleep. Dec. 27th The last Sabbath of the year. Today I did what I have not done in a year and a half before, that is, got to church only once on Sunday. There was no meeting in Embro in the morning, none being nearer than the Episcopal Methodist meeting on the other side of the village. There was a meeting in the Presbyterian house in the afternoon, but I did not go. The fact is that I felt too lazy to walk through the mud to Embro. In the evening Mr. & Mrs. B., Mary and myself started for church. Eliza would not go, for some private reason. Dec. 28/1862 The ride was very pleasant, it being a rather cold, but moonlit night. When we arrived at church I showed Mary into a seat, and sat beside her, and we were for a time the observed of all observers. After waiting a considerable time I began to suspect Wilson was not coming and that they would want me to preach, especially when I saw Midgely talking to Mr. Bland. Presently Mr. B. came to me and asked me to preach, as it was already a quarter to eight. I consented to try rather than let the people be disappointed. I had no time for preparation, not even to read over a skeleton. �Rice/Campbell 123 Dec 28/1862 I gave out the 423rd hymn, and then read Matt XI, and prayed, then I gave out the hymn, and took for my text Matt. XI.28, “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” I did not like to try a new text so I took one that I had spoken on. I had not read my lessons over for more than two weeks, and felt very doubtful to my success, but trusted in Providence, I was able to go on. Much of the matter was verse, But the heads were as before. I spoke with comparative freedom, and I think I took up about Forty five minutes. After prayers we sang the 417 th hymn and closed by announcing the benediction. I felt myself in a queer predicament for it was short notice for a young preacher. God helping me I was enabled to get through and I hope that my words may have some effect. The house was full. Ross was not there having been sick yesterday evening.This morning he started off on foot for Woodstock. He would not stay as he expected to have a fit of diarrhorea, but I might as well have gone on Saturday for I had the same. Dec. 29/1862 EMBRO Mr. Bland took a load of wheat to Beachville, and was gone all day, and Mrs. B. went out visiting So we were left alone. Eliza and I had a nice long chat. T is evident she does not suspect the amount of the knowledge about her and Ralston, and I have kept it very quiet so that she might Not find out. She felt awfully vexed at Leonard for telling that she was twenty-four years old. Her birthday is sometime in December. Even if she is old she is a fine girl and will make Rolly a good wife. She said that she was told I intended to get married very shortly. I could not who told her, but suspected Mont. If he did tell. I’d be very careful how I tell him anything more. I had a nice pleasant day and enjoyed myself. �Rice/Campbell Dec. 30/1862 124 Woodstock Back in Woodstock. I staid at the Bland’s till after dinner, and rode to Embro with Mr. B. and walked the rest of the way. I was sorry enough to part with all the folks and they seemed sorry to part with me. It was about half past one when I left Mr. B and got into Woodstock about a quarter to four. Found a letter from Annie but nothing from Montreal. Went to see Ross he had gone to Ingersoll and will not be back till tomorrow. After tea I went down to see Mary Ann and surprised her greatly with my unexpected appearance. We went for a walk and had quite a long talk. She has decided not to go to Brantford and I am not going either. My ankle is very sore from walking so much. Dec 31/1862 The last day of the year. Wrote to Aunt Tenie. Evening Ross has not yet returned from Ingersoll. I think he must have come as far as Beachville, and then gone up to Embro. At noon I went down to the cars to meet him, but he was not on board. I saw Mrs. Cox start for Brantford. Then I went down to see Mary Ann, but I thought that I would take a stroll through the streets and see if I could see anyone I knew. Sure enough I met Mr. Bland on the Market Square. He could not sell his wheat in Beachville so he brought it here. I determined to send a paper to Mary and a note to Eliza, telling about Ross. Hurried down to Warwick’s and bought a Tribune, then came home and wrote a note to Eliza, enclosing some recipes which I had promised her, and went down to the North American to meet Mr. B. Gave him the paper & note, and started up town with him. On the way I met Neil and Johnny Mathison, and had a short talk with them. At Parker & Woods, I bid Mr. B. goodbye and went up to Cox’s to see Mary Ann. �Rice/Campbell 125 Dec/31/ 1862 Sat with her till near five, and then went down to the cars. Met McKenzie, saw Mr. Cox off, and found that Ross had not arrived, and then went to tea. After tea I went down to see M.A. and stayed till ten o’clock. She was troubled with a dreadful headache. Poor girl I pity her. Reid seems to think a great deal of her. I wish she could transfer her affections from me to him, for he will be better to her than I could ever be. What a vast difference between tonight and a year ago. Then we were enjoying ourselves at Mr. Brown’s, and now we are in Woodstock. CONTINUE TO .. JAN 1 /1863 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Rice Diary, 1867 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eben M. Rice Diary, 1862 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1862 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ebenezer Muir Rice Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c9949b44617378de051aca4664bf121c.pdf 4f6a945270b2634aa5142570ca024991 PDF Text Text THE WRITINGS OF REVEREND EBEN MUIR RICE © REV. EBEN MUIR RICE 1863 DIARY BOOK TWO Jan. 1/1863 to Dec 31/ 1863 Beverly Campbell 28 Greenhalf Dr. Ajax, On. L1S 7N6 905-391-2893 �Rice/Campbell 1863 1 January 1/1863 New Year’s Day. The first day of a year in all probability fraught with sorrow to many a family now full of happiness. Judging from present appearances it is likely to be a year of sorrow to me. My prospects in returning to school are very dark, and my prospects in regard to M.A. are also dark. How mournful the contrast between last New Year’s Day and this. Then, all was joy, and everything appeared bright and pleasant. Now all is sorrow and everything is dark and gloomy. Then M.A. was strong and healthy, but now she is weak and sickly. She says herself that she never expects to see another New Year, and I don’t know but she is right. She seems to be failing fast, and looks bad, very bad. She says she has such a curious feeling inside as makes her sure that her time is not long on this earth. Dear girl, she is more fit for heaven than earth. Unless I feel better towards her than I have done, it would be better to let her go now, than to have to learn the truth that I was growing cold in my love. God forgive me for my actions, and above all for my thoughts and feelings. Who would have thought three months ago that such a change would come over me. Who would have supposed that any girl could have such a magic influence as Eliza Bland has over me. I thought that it had died out long ago, but it has returned with increased violence. It is strange that no ideas of impossibility or even justice can quell it. Though I suspect that she and Rolly are engaged, or at least that she loves him, though I think that she can’t care for me at all except as a friend, though I know that I am bound by ties of love and honour to a worthy girl, yet I cannot free myself from my thralldom. Well it is that Eliza does not suspect her power, or it might plunge more than one in life-long misery. I love M.A. dearly and would lay down my life for her, and yet when in Eliza’s presence I forget her completely. �Rice/Campbell 2 Jan. 1, 1863 Cont. God help me so that I may never bring sorrow upon the innocent and disgrace upon myself by my actions. Would to God that my mind might become settled again. Mary Ann’s suspicions and grumblings coming upon me while in such a state of mind, have almost alienated my affections from her. But I must and will love her. As she told Read, “A three year engagement is not so easily broken,” and I must make the best of it. She is worthy of my love. O God, help me to love her as I once did. Help me to devote myself to her, as long as she lives. If she is destined to live to be my wife, may I make her life happy; and if she is doomed to die in a few months, Oh help me to cheer her declining days so that no sorrow may come upon her on my account. Oh God – if it be best for the happiness of all, alienate her affection from me and place them on Young Read, so that she may have one who can love her more sincerely and tenderly than I will. My prospects in regard to coming back to school are very poor. Things seem to show that Aunt Tenie is angry at me, and means to keep back the money which I have received from Montreal. If such is the case I will have only ten dollars a month to depend upon to pay about fourteen dollars a month. This would run me into debt fast. I am now about eight dollars in debt, but Aunt Tenie owes me eight dollars, and Aunt Lizzie two. I expect to go down to Brantford tomorrow and I will see what can be done. I will have to walk most of the way, as I have no money to take me down. I do not wish to leave school for a year for it will throw me so far behind. But I must trust in Providence, and leave all to God’s disposal. �Rice /Campbell 3 Jan. 1/1863 Evening Half past eleven p.m. After dinner I took a walk down to the new bridge across the river, and then went up to Cox’s. Found Mary Ann, Read and Willis there. We had a good time reading, talking, and cutting up. Willis is a bit of a phrenologist and examined our heads. He did it pretty accurately. About six Miss Spinks and her beau, came in and stopped to tea. We had tea at seven, and then kept up our fun till after eleven when we were all dispersed and came home. I got very little chance to talk to Mary Ann. Told her I was going to Brantford tomorrow, and received her messages for folks in Hamilton. I have spent a happy pleasant New Year’s and I hope that it may be but the prelude to a pleasant happy year. God grant that Mary Ann and I may have a quiet peaceable life of it, and if permitted to see the beginning of another year, may we enter upon it with warmer love for each other than at present. I see that Reid has at last prevailed upon her to let him have her likeness. I think it is a very good likeness, though not as good as the one I have. God bless the girl. I am going to struggle to banish all thoughts of another and to love her and her alone. She is worthy of the love of a better, nobler man than I will ever be. Jan 2nd 1863 No letter having arrived yet, I started for B. at eight o’clock. Having no money I footed it. I went by way of Princeton, but struck off from there, intending to go on to the old plank road. I got about two miles ride in the whole road and reached B. about four o’clock. I was very tired and foot-sore. Three years ago today Richards and I had a walk of about twenty miles, and sat up all night with Mrs. Feast. �RICE/Campbell 4 Jan 3rd I did not go into town all day for I felt too tired in the morning, and it rained in the afternoon. Read Sir Walter Scott’s “Lady of the Lake.” Aunt Lizzie gave me a very nice Photographic Album holding twenty four photographs. Jan. 4th Attended the Baptist Chapel both times. Aunt Lizzie went with me in the evening. I saw Miss Urquhart and Miss Brown, also Reuben S. and Charley Hale. Jan 5 Aunt Lizzie gave me a dollar and I went into town and paid Reuben S. the dollar I owed him. I saw his sister and had a long talk with her. Then I went down to the store, and on my way bought some crackers and cheese. As I was strapping up my carpet-bag before starting out to foot it, Uncle Andrew gave me a scolding for thinking of walking and offered to take me to Paris and pay my way to H. I could not get out of it, though I did not like to accept it. Went in to see Mathison and staid till half past twelve, thinking that Uncle would be off home by then, but I was sold in that for he did not go to dinner till two o’clock. Sent away papers to Mary Ann and Eliza & Mary Bland. Went over home and had dinner, and started for Paris at three o’clock. It was very muddy and I got my coat almost spoilt. Uncle drove me out, and took Herbert along. He gave me a dollar to pay my passage. At the depot I met Elder Patton and C.J. Shrimpton who were going to St. George to a Missionary Meeting. We rode together to Harrisburg, and from there I rode with Mr. McCallum to H. Uncle and all the folks were much surprised to see me. �Rice/Campbell 5 Jan. 6/ 1863 Went down to Richards in the morning and then went up to the store. After dinner I went up to see Bella and Grace, staid awhile and then went to see Glick. Met Yule in the street, he has just come down from Mont’s and is going to Toronto tomorrow. Showed him the way to Parson’s store. After five Richards called for me, and I went down to tea with him. After tea we measured heights and I only stand five feet six and a half. John is more than an inch shorter and Wm. is two inches taller. Wm. and I exchanged photographs, and I got a better one of John in place of the one I had of him. After tea, John and I set out to see Bella, but on the way we went into Brown’s and found Yule and McArthur. We stayed till about eight o’clock and then went up to see Bella, but she and Grace had gone out, so we went for a walk. On King St. we saw Miss B. and Mr Cox walking arm in arm and we watched them into the Wesley College. Our walk was continued till nearly ten o’clock. I agreed to go over to tea on Thursday night, and then go and see his girl. Jan 7th Wrote to Mary Ann. Spent the day in traveling around. In the afternoon I called on Miss Brown, and sat for an hour or so. We had a good sociable chat, and plenty of fun mixed in. She promised me her photograph. I spent the evening in the house reading and studying. Uncle E and Aunt Anah went out to meeting and I was left alone. �Rice/Campbell 6 Jan 8/ 1863 Went up to the store, and painted my cane, got some ink and some (armica?) After dinner I went to see Mrs. Bailey and found her as well and as fond of grumbling as ever. Of course she is discontented and wishes to be somewhere else. After I left her I went to see Alick Lawson. Had a long argument with Byrne about religious matters. About half past four I came home to clean up a little, and then went down to Richard’s to tea. After tea we went up to Gurney’s and he introduced me to his girl, and I think they might make an excellent match. After some delay we started for the (mute ?) Society meeting which was held at Mrs. Ferguson’s (formerly Alma Perry.) It was a very pleasant meeting. Miss Kitchen was there and I had some conversation with her and also with Miss Brown. Uncle Eben & wife were there, and saw me cutting up. Miss B. read part of her paper, and then I was called on for a piece. I gave them “The daughter of Herodias.” Then McArthur spoke “Cassius speech against Caesar.” Miss Brown then read the last part of her paper and McArthur spoke “Cowper on Pulpits.” We had a very fine time of it. The meeting broke up about half past ten. I asked Miss Brown to allow me to see her home, and she consented. We had a pleasant walk of it. At the Royal Hotel, Mac & Miss K left us and went round by King St. We waited at the gate till they arrived. I was invited to dinner tomorrow, but will not be able to go as I leave town in the morning. I was invited in but refused as it was late, but Mac went in. John R. gave me a letter for M.A. and Wm. gave me a photograph for Chave. I gave M.A.’s photograph to John as I intended to get a better. But, then strikes twelve and I must away to bed. �Rice/Campbell/ 1863 7 Jan 9 Back again in Woodstock. This morning Uncle Eben gave me four dollars lacking a quarter, and Aunt Anah gave me two dollars. Left H. for W. at nine o’clock. I rode in the cars as far as Paris, and walked the rest of the way. I do not know when I left P. but I reached home about a quarter past four. Saw Rolly and had a good talk with him. The folks were much surprised to see me for the report had gone round that I was not coming back. After tea I went downtown, paid Carryer for a quarter’s pew rent, bought a gallon of coal oil, and went to see Mary Ann. Mrs. Cox went to the prayer meeting, and M.A. & I had a good talk together. She owns up to being jealous of Eliza Bland, and God knows she had good reason to be, but God helping me, she shall have no more occasion to be so. I must quit going out to Embro, or doing anything to rouse her suspicions. I left her at nine o’clock and went up to see Chave and gave him Wm. Richards photographs. Then I went to see Rolly and tried hard to get him to stay with me all night, but he would not come. He was busily engaged upon a letter to some young lady, I suspect Eliza B. After I came I employed myself in setting things to right. It snowed yesterday, not only in H. but all along as far as W. and perhaps further. It snowed a little today, then turned into a drizzle, and then cleared up. Jan 10 No school today. I got my books which amount to $14.92 exclusive of the Hebrew Bible bought last term, which being included makes the sum total sixteen dollars, twenty seven cents. The following is a list of the books with the prices. �Rice/Campbell 8 Jan.10, 1863, Cont. Gesenius Hebrew Lexicon $5.00, Gesenius Hebrew Grammar $2.12 ½ , Hebrew Bible, $1.35, Greek Septuagint $2.62 ½, Robinson’s Harmony of the Gospels $1.25, John’s Biblical archeology $2.25, Biblical Atlas $1.00, Butler’s Analogy 67 cents, total $16.27. I paid Dr. Fyfe $2.92, being all the money I had and I owe him the sum of twelve dollars. I know not who I am to pay all these and my board also, but I must trust in Providence to help me through. Dr. Fyfe gave our classes and hours of recitation. My lessons and hours are, Hebrew Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 8 ¾ to 9 ½, Butlers’ Analogy, same days 10 ½ to 11 ¼, Biblical Atlas, Mondays and Fridays 2 ¾ to 3 ½, John’s Biblical Archeology on Wednesday 2 ¾ to 3 ½, Homer’s Odyssey, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 ¾ to 9 ½, Harmony of the Gospels, same days 9 ½ to 10 ¼. Went for Rolly and went downtown for something to cover my books. We had a long talk. He feels the same in regard to his love affair, as ever, and I told him all I knew about the subject, the girl and her feelings. I hope it may turn out alright yet. It snowed very hard, but finally turned into rain, which lasted till afternoon. I spent the afternoon in covering my books and talking to Rolly who came in. Lent him my “Moral Science.” Sold my Virgil to Higgins, and threw in all the notes for half a dollar. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Jan 11/63 First Sabbath in Woodstock, Dr. preached both times and two excellent sermons. The morning discourse was from Habakkuk III:2 “O Lord, receive thy work,” the evening discourse from Luke XIII:34 “How often would I have gathered thy children together – and ye would not.” Walked home with M.A. both times. Our afternoon Bible Class was a good one, and our evening �prayer meeting was first rate. Ross and Rolly are off to Beachville today. Rice/Campbell 9 Jan.11/63, cont. Rolly had a letter to send to a young lady where he has been preaching, and he did not wish the folks to know where it came from. She had been converted under his preaching, but the folks made a great talk about his visiting her, and he wished to conceal the fact that he was writing to her. The letters are more “Christian” letters but they would make out that they were love epistles. I agreed to send them to Richards for him to mail. I intended to write last night, but was so sleepy that I could not, so I wrote this morning, and enclosed the other letter. I also sent him a catalogue. Jan 12th Had my name enrolled on the list. It came forty seventh. There are about seventy five students altogether. Recited Hebrew, and did pretty well, Butler, and had a good lesson, and in the afternoon Biblical Atlas. The hour is changed to the last in the morning. Wilson has arrived, and Hill also. Translated my first Greek for this term, and found it rather difficult. Sold my Xenophon to Moore for fifty cents. Sold Chave one term on my scholarship. He paid four dollars, and will pay the rest soon. Jan 13th 63 Snowed and then rained; a miserable sickly day. Got two letters from Aunt Tenie enclosing nineteen dollars, being payment from Nov 11th to Jan. 11th, and three dollars as a present. From the character and tone of her letters, I believe that she did not mean to insult me in her other letter, and I intend to offer an apology for my language. I do not feel at all well. I think I must have got cold in my back for it is quite sore, and makes me almost unfit to study. Mabee and Wilson are almost down sick too. We had a good prayer meeting. Rolly made a beautiful �prayer. Went down to see M.A. and had a long and pleasant talk with her. Rice/Campbell 10 Jan. 14 /1863 Still raining. Paid Dr. Fyfe twelve dollars being the balance on my books. I have now to pay Mrs. Gould, six dollars for last term’s board and I will be square with the world. Went to Missionary Meeting in the evening. Mr. Beardsall, Mr. Stewart, Dr. Fyfe, and Mr. Ratcliff were the speakers. I have one dollar fifty cents to collection. Jan 15th Paid Gould’s for my last term’s board. Our Oratorical Society met for the election of officers, and elected McLaurin President, Coutts Vice P. and McArthur, Critic. Then we had speeches from the outgoing officers, Ross, Killmaster, & McDonald, and also from the incoming officers. Albright was called on for a speech and spoke in German, and old McDonald spoke in Gaelic. Then I was called on and I spoke of the advantages of the Society and urged all members to take a deep interest in it. I happened to exalt it above the Adelphian and Cunningham and Mont (the two next speakers) gave me a going over for doing so. It commenced to snow in the afternoon and kept it up just as if it were determined to give us sleighing. Jan 16th Still snowing. It has snowed now for nearly twenty four hours and we have good sleighing. Wilson went home this morning. He was unwell and got discouraged, so he started for home. He left me a lot of apples which are indeed very acceptable. Ross is going out to Embro tomorrow and wishes me to go, but I feel a little doubtful about it. Mary Ann is getting so jealous that I hardly dare to go. Perhaps I may have to preach, but that I don’t care about, for I will do my best, but I don’t like to rouse M.A.’s jealousy. Rolly is going I think. Received a letter from Millie enclosing Grandma and Grandpa’s photographs. �Rice/Campbell 11 Jan 17th/ 1863 Last night after ten I went down to see M.A. but Read told me they had company so I would not go in. I came home and studied till about nine, and then went to help Rolly with his Arithmetic. I talked to him till half past eleven. He would not promise to go to Embro and I refused to go unless he did, and so the matter ended. The Adelphian held its election last night and elected Ratcliff President, Higgins, Vice, McPhail, Secretary, Alex McDonald, Critic, & John Woodruff, Marshall. This morning I went to see Rolly and found him apparently decided to go to Embro. He got ready and then went downstairs to get something to eat, while I went to the Post Office and thence to the train. Ross was there and feared that both would back out. The train being in sight I got my ticket and just then Rolly came along. Some strange freak seized him for he suddenly refused to go, and we were forced to leave without him. I felt quite vexed at him. Meeting nobody at Beachville we started to foot it, but found at the first toll gate that Mr. Bland was behind us. We kept on and by and by he overtook us, and we had a ride the rest of the way. The folks were all well. Mary was in Ingersoll. I had a nice time but somehow did not feel just right. We got to bed about twelve. Jan. 19 Yesterday was a beautiful day, clear and cold. Ross and I walked into the Village in the morning to hear Mr. McKenzie preach in Gaelic. He is an eloquent man, and I was pleased and interested although I understood very few words. After church, who should we meet but Rolly who had come up with Mr. Mathison on Saturday. �Rice/Campbell 12 Jan. 19/1863, Cont. Though pleased to see him, I felt vexed at him for acting so. We all three went to Midgley’s and spent a pleasant afternoon reading, talking, &c. We had a nice little prayer meeting of our own. Ross preached in the evening to a crowded house. His sermon was on I Cor. XIV.8 “For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?” It was a splendid sermon. Our ride home was very pleasant. After prayers the old folks went to bed and about eleven Ross and I went off leaving Rolly and Eliza to talk over old affairs and clear off old scores. I can’t tell what time Rolly came to bed, but it was late. This morning we were up at four and started from Blands at six. We were in Beachville in good time, and got to school before roll call. Our lessons were got through with pretty easily, and we did not fall behind on account of our trip. I went down to see M.A. this evening, but I found that she had an engagement, so I did not stay long. I left Millie’s letter with her. Jan 21 Yesterday, Robertson paid me the balance on his term scholarship. Today Wm McArthur paid. McDiarmid left here today for home intending not to return. Received a letter from Aunt Tenie. My head has ached very badly all day and I have not felt much like studying. Jan 22 Wrote to Aunt Tenie. Went down to see Mary Ann, but she was out spending the evening. Our Oratorical Society had a good meeting. I had to speak on “Astronomy.” I used up my five minutes, but felt very much dissatisfied with myself. �Rice/Campbell 13 Jan 23rd Wrote to Uncle George, enclosing twenty dollars to pay for his scholarship. Went up to see Mary Ann for a few minutes this afternoon. Jan 24 Wrote to Millie and enclosed a photograph for Grandma. Spent part of the afternoon talking to Rolly. Our evening prayer meeting was good. Rolly and Northrup went up to Beachville to preach. Jan 25 A beautiful day, but rather sloppy. Went up to Beachville with Mr. & Mrs. Gould and heard Northrup in the morning. He preached a very good sermon. In the afternoon I expected to hear Rolly, but instead of him, I heard Dr. Ryerson of Simcoe. I was delighted with him. His text was Matt XXXII: 35-40. He is a very eloquent man, and has great power of illustration. Rolly and I started to walk home, till Gould’s folks caught up, and then we rode nearly into W. We had not time to go home to tea, but went right up to church. My feet were very wet, so I pulled off my stockings and put my boots on again. Dr. Fyfe preached a splendid sermon. After service I went to prayer meeting and did not get home till nearly ten o’clock. My feet were wet all the time from about three o’clock till nearly ten. Mrs. Gould prophesied that I will be down sick, but I am not afraid. This Sabbath is the anniversary of my baptism. Four years ago the last Sabbath in Jan. I was buried in the liquid grave, in invitation of my Lord and Master. Four years of mingled joys and sorrow, four years of cold indifference, and holy zeal. God grant that the next four years may be spent more in accordance with his will. �Rice/Campbell 14 Jan 26th It rained all day. Rolly, McDiarmid, and I went to hear Mr. Stevenson’s lecture on “The Central Force of Christianity.” He made it out to be “Love.” It was a splendid lecture, but full of big words as usual. Jan 27th Received a letter from Uncle James enclosing three notes which he wishes me to collect. They are against Mr. E.F. Gahm for $19.30, Mr. J.G. Carroll for $79.49, Mr. Wm. Dorgan for $5.00, in all one hundred and three dollars and seventy cents. Went to prayer meeting, and then went down to see Mary Ann. As usual, I heard a long string of misdeeds said to have been committed by myself, and of course, devoutly believed by M.A. This time the story varied. She said that Mont did not tell Miss B. but another party did, and this other one she refused to name. Soon Mrs. Cox went out and then she said that Mary B. had been at a party in a certain village, and had met a young man who was well acquainted with me, and they began to compare notes. Mr. B. was praising me up and told her that I was engaged, she said she knew it, and then he said that he believed the lady was in Woodstock, and this she also knew. But she said that I never intended to marry the young lady, for she was too delicate to go to Burmah. He was surprised at this, and said that I had intended to get married in the spring, and he did not think I should act in such a manner, and he would talk to me next time he saw me. Such is her great accusation, and it is all moonshine. I knew the person, and place, though she refused to tell either, and I will find out if such a conversation took place. I told her positively that I did not believe that Mary B. said so for she never had any reason to think so. �Rice/Campbell Jan. 27, 1863, Cont. 15 But still she believes that I said so, or at least gave the lady reason to think so. I guess Reid has told her, as he seems to tell most of my evil deeds. Her jealousy is transferred now from the former object to the latter. What a curious thing is woman: I declare I thought I knew Mary Ann, but I find there is a great deal about her I do not know. I guess her love must be dying out very fast, for she seems, and indeed says she is—perfectly careless. If we don’t take care, there will be a flare up soon, for there seems to be everything ready to create an explosion. It is a pity that we should get into such a state. But if she breaks the engagement I will not be first to renew it. It is perhaps a just punishment that just as I am perceiving Eliza’s seduction fascinating, and am striving to rescue myself from its influence, just as I am breaking my chains of enchantment and coming back to my true allegiance that she should begin to turn against me. Well, I deserve it, and cannot complain if I lose both. Honour, reason, sense and love tell me to stick to M.A., but some wild fascination draws me away whenever in E’s presence. Jan. 30th On Wednesday, I called on Messrs. Gahm, Dorgan & Carroll. The two former promised to pay on Saturday, the last told me to call tomorrow. On Thursday I called on Carroll again and he said he would try and settle it soon. Dorgan called to me as I passed and promised to pay on Feb. 15th. He could not pay sooner as he had some other things to pay. In the evening I attended our Oratorical Society, and then went down to see Mary Ann. She evidently did not wish to see me for she had no fire in the other room although she knew that I was coming. �Rice/Campbell 16 Jan.30/1863, Cont. I read in Godey’s Magazine for her and Mrs. Cox. I could not get any chance of talking to her privately until just before I started for home. Then we had a short talk, but long enough to show me that her love for me is fast dying out, and if this state of affairs lasts long it will cause a final separation between us. Today I received a letter from Robert Kneeshaw, full of religious news etc. I intended to go up to Ingersoll today, but unfortunately I made an engagement for tomorrow before I thought of it, so that I cannot go. I am sorry, as I desired especially to go up to spend tomorrow and Sabbath. Jan 31st Today we read our first skeletons to the Dr. Mine was on I Cor. II:2. “I determined not to know anything among you save Jesus Christ and him crucified.” Rolly started at noon for Embro, Ross went to Mount Elgin, Ratcliff to London, Torrence to Beachville, Higgins to Wellington Square, Chesney to Bronte, Cameron was away on his own work. I called on Gahm and he said he would settle on Tuesday. In the evening our Missionary Society met. Miss Lavinia Shearer read the “Garland” which was very good. We expected a lecture from the Rev. Wm. Stephenson but no lecturer was there. After singing a couple of pieces of music, it was proposed to hold a short prayer meeting, and this was kept up till half past eight, when I started for the Post Office. On my way back I met Willis and had a talk with him. It was nearly twelve before I got ready for bed. �Rice/Campbell 17 Feb. 2nd Yesterday I heard the Dr. preach a good sermon after which was Communion. Immediately after dinner I started for Embro, although it was snowing and threatened to rain. At the toll gate they would hardly let me past, although I said I was going to church. At last I got past with the injunction to be sure and have the money as I passed back, or I would not get through. After leaving Beachville I put one of the Buffalo Robes over me like a coat, and so I defied the rain which fell almost all the way to Embro. I took the back road partly to escape the tolls, and partly to explore the road. I found the sleighing pretty good in most places. Got to Embro in good time; went to Midgley’s and got something to eat, and then went back to church. Rolly preached a splendid sermon on Matt XXIII: 37. He spoke for more than an hour, but it hardly seemed half as long. After service he said he would prefer to wait till morning, so I packed him and Eliza off in the cutter, while I followed with the old folks. We sat talking till half past eleven when Mr. & Mrs. B. went to bed and I soon followed, leaving Rolly and Eliza to talk by themselves. Mary is at school in Ingersoll, or I should not have gone to bed so early. I slept very little, and was awake at half past three, up at four, had breakfast, and started off at six. We took the side lines till we reached the eleventh concession. And that brought us into Woodstock where we arrived about eight. The sleighing was good, all but a few miles on the eleventh. We were in plenty of time for school. My lessons passed off very well. Clark brought me in the new revision of the Gospels which I agreed to take and pay the 35 cents afterwards. This evening I went down to see M.A. and took it along and gave it to her. I also gave her the manuscript of my essay on “The Church – Militant.” �Rice/Campbell 18 Feb. 2/1863, Cont. Spent a rather pleasant evening. She seems to be in a better humor than before, and I think her treatment of me different from what it was. I hope she may see the danger of her course ere it is too late. Feb 3rd Wrote to Richards and enclosed a letter for Rolly. Asked John to get me four more photographs and I would send the money. Went down town after dinner and got ten dollars from Gahm. Wrote to Uncle James enclosing the money. Our prayer meeting was very good. Spent the evening talking to Robinson about his adventures in slavery.* Feb. 4th Started to write my essay for Dr. Fyfe, but find it very hard work. Feb 5th Received a letter from Millie, also from Richards enclosing one to Mary Ann. Gould’s folks started out with Ratcliff’s folks for Innerskip to Elder Gearrie’s donation party. It commenced to snow pretty early and kept it up all day, so that at night, we had a good amount of snow. Our Oratorical Society had a good meeting. I spoke on the debate on the “Negative of the Question,” “Resolved that the African has more cause to complain of the white man than the Indian has.” After meeting I went down to see Mary Ann and spent a moderately pleasant evening. �Rice/Campbell 19 Feb 6/ 1863 Still snowing this morning and kept it up till afternoon. The snow was nearly impassable in some places, but it will soon get beaten down. Gould’s folks did not get home till dinner time. I heard this morning that Mrs. Alexander of Brantford is dead. Mr. A. started for Montreal on Tuesday afternoon, and on Wednesday night at twelve she took sick and lived only two hours, and twenty minutes. It seems so sudden that I can hardly believe it. Poor Mr. A. It will nearly kill him. After dinner I went down and told Mrs. Cox, and she was much surprised. This afternoon, I started to write my sermon for the Dr. and I have about two thirds of it finished. It is on the text, “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today and forever.” Heb. XIII: 8. I expect to preach on the same subject at Embro a week from Sabbath. I intended to go up to Ingersoll today, but did not on account of the deep snow, making it bad travelling. Gould’s folks are going up and I will go I think. I must get my lessons up if I do. Attended the Adelphian tonight and was well pleased. Feb. 9 On Saturday I started with Gould’s folks for Ingersoll. They were going up to her fathers, and as they were to pass through Ingersoll I went along. The first person I met in Ingersoll was Mary B. After calling at Hawke’s and Kneeshaws I went up to Shells, but Ian not being in, I went down to Mr. Bowers, where I stayed till after dinner. I heard some surprising news. Caroline Paine is married and Mrs. Kneeshaw has another baby, a girl. �Rice/Campbell 20 Feb. 9/1863, Cont. After dinner, I went down to Mrs. Douthwaite’s to call on M.B. Mary Douthwaite had the Diphtheria, but not caring for that I spent a couple of hours chatting. I asked M.B. about the reports I had heard, and the truth is something like this. M.B., M.P. & S.S. were out riding and the conversation turned on me when he said he believed I was engaged to be married to a young lady in H. now in W. She answered yes. He said he had heard that I was to be married soon. She said, “She did not think the wedding would ever take place,” and on his asking if it was on my account, she said that “the young lady was sickly and it was not likely that she would live.” This was about all. I felt very cheap to have to say anything about it. After leaving I went up to Shells, but Ian was not in. However I sat down to wait for him and lo and behold he went to Douthwaites and heard it all told in such a way as to make him mad. When he came home we had a talk about it, and after tea went down to Douthwaite’s visiting where we had a good time till after nine. Went to bed about twelve and lay talking till about three. I went to our church, and the elder wanted me to preach. I declined but promised to do so in two weeks from that day. Went to Shells to dinner. Gave Ian my photograph and promised it to Martha on condition of a fair exchange. After dinner Ian rigged up his cutter and we started for Woodstock. On the road, called and got M.B. to accompany us. Had a pleasant ride and got to W. time enough for tea. Our appearance in church (Miss Mabee went with us) created quite a sensation. Some knew Sam and thought that they were two Ingersoll ladies. Others knew Miss Bland and thought that I had been out to Embro. �Rice/Campbell 21 Feb.9/1863, Cont. After church, Cunningham & Albright came into Gould’s and stayed for an hour or more. The other students didn’t know where to call, or didn’t care enough to do so. Sam and M.B. got started for home before ten. Today we had no Hebrew, Stewart being away. I was glad of this as I had not studied my lesson. My other two lessons passed off well enough. Our theology class numbered only three, Clarke, Northrup & Rive; Fitch, Chesney, Cameron & Mont were away. Evening Received a letter from Annie. Went down to see M.A. and had a long and serious talk to her. I think from appearances she will begin to feel and act differently after our conversation. She was vexed that I did not see her home last night, but I explained matters. Feb. 10th Wrote to Annie. Did not take off my clothes last night, but just lay down on the bed and slept for a couple of hours. Received a short note from Lis. It came in Rolly’s letter. Received a letter from Uncle James, enclosing photographs of himself and Aunt Isabella. They are a very good likeness. Finished my sermon for Dr. Fyfe. Feb 11th Stewart was sick, and we had no Hebrew lesson. Our other lessons were well recited. Spent the afternoon in studying my sermon for Sunday. Had an accident with my lamp at night. Having finished the Odyssey about eight o’clock I went downstairs for a time, and on return found the lamp on fire. �Rice/Campbell 22 Feb. 11, 1863, Cont. The flame had gotten into the place that is full of holes and was smoking dreadfully. I attempted to put it out but could not, so I carried it downstairs into the snow, and there I managed to smother it. It scented up my room in a most disagreeable manner. Feb. 12th Stewart being sick our Odyssey class had to hear itself. I spent about an hour trying to find out something about Michael Argles picture of the “Last Judgement” in the Sistine Chapel at Rome, but could find nothing to satisfy me. Wrote to Miss Brown enclosing several pieces original and selected. Wrote to Uncle Eben and also to Lis. Feb. 13th Parsons went to H. and took my letter to Miss Brown. Uncle’s letter went through the Post Office. Attended the Adelphian Society in the evening. Ini and Midgley gave good orations, Northrup had a fine Essay, and Chave had a good paper. Feb 16th On Sat. I handed in my sermon to Dr. Fyfe. Rolly refused to go out to Embro so Albright and myself started. We had to walk all the way to Blands. There, we found Miss Annie Dent and about four o’clock Deacon Carroll’s folks came in. They were on their way home from St. Mary’s and the party consisted of Mr. & Mrs. C. and little boy, Miss Tate, and a Doctor’s wife from St. Mary’s. It commenced to rain, and alas, they had to stay all night. Eliza gave me fits for that sleigh-ride piece. �Rice/Campbell 23 Feb. 16, 1863, Cont. Sabbath Was a nice day. About ten I started into town to attend church. Albright would not come, so I employed my time in studying up my sermon. Arrived at Midgley’s and found that service did not commence till one o’clock. After dinner we went to hear Mr. McKenzie preach. I spent a pleasant afternoon in Embro. Had several arguments with Midgley and enjoyed myself. The Embro folks have decided not to have the students anymore until the minister’s salary was paid. Mr. Leonard was the principal opponent of the students, and I gave him a talking to before service. I had a crowded chapel, I suppose from 200 to 250, including the Kirk minister, Mr. Miller. I did not know him, or I should have asked him into the pulpit. My text was “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday and today and forever. Heb XIII: 8. I divided the subject into three questions, “What was he? What is he? What will he be?” dwelling especially on the last. I had no watch and could not time myself, but I believe Eliza timed me, and I spoke over an hour. My hymns were 305 C.M. & 135 L.M. and I read Matt XIII: 24 to the end. I hope that my discourse did some good, even to the conversion of one soul. We had a short prayer meeting after and then Albright and I went to Midgley’s to stop all night. Today opened bright and clear and we were up at half past five. As Midgley could not get a team, we had to walk to Beachville. We accomplished the six miles in an hour and a half, and got to Woodstock in time for our lessons. Stewart is better, and heard his classes today. Parsons brought me a letter from Richards enclosing four photographs. Several of the students are down sick, and they are afraid it is Typhoid Fever. �Rice/Campbell 24 Feb. 16, Cont. Today, or rather tonight is the anniversary of my engagement. I went down to spend the evening with M.A., but she was sick and had gone to bed, so I did not see her. Three years since we were engaged although much joy and sorrow has this engagement caused us both. I wonder how much longer it will be before it is consummated in marriage. Gould’s folks returned tonight. Feb 17th Called round to see Mary Ann and found her Uncle William and his wife. They gave me a pressing invitation to visit them in Drumbo. I went out during today. Gahm asked me to call about the first of March, Dorgan gave me an order on Fish who says he will pay on Monday. I could not find Carroll at all. Here it is Tuesday afternoon and I have not even thought about my sermon for Sabbath, and I have not got up my lessons for tomorrow yet. Feb. 19th Took a long walk after dinner, and thought over my sermon, but did not commit to paper. Our Oratorical Society had a good meeting. Called down to see Mary Ann but could get no private conversation with her. Feb 23 On Friday (20th) I got excused from Saturday exercises so that I might go up to Ingersoll. Dr. Fyfe came to meet me and wanted me to go up to Beachville to preach, but I got off from it. After dinner I went down town and gave M.A. two letters to take to H. One to Richards of twelve pages, and one to Miss. Brown containing, “Mother”, and a Sleigh ride.” �Rice/Campbell 25 Feb. 23 I left Cox’s at twenty minutes to two, and footed it to Ingersoll, reaching there by four o’clock. Called on S.S., but as he was going away, I did not stay to tea. Went down to Mr. Bower’s, Elder Beardsoll was there, and after tea I walked out home with him. Had a very pleasant time. I did not get away from the Elders till after nine. ( Probably 9 a.m.) Called on Mr. Kneeshaw and Mr. Hawkes, and then went to Bower’s to dinner. Shortly after two I called on M.B. Mary Bland? And sat talking with herself and, cousin and aunt till nearly five, when I rose to go, but they pressed me to stay to tea so I did so. M.D. went off just before tea and I sat talking to the folks till about seven when I left for Mr. Bowers. I have promised to sent M.B. copies of “The President’s Proclamation,” “Glory Hallelujah,” & “The Soldiers of the Potomac.” I staid at Mr. Bowers all night. M.D. (Prob. Mary Douthwaite) Sabbath Opened out quite stormy and I had a congregation of nine adults and four or five children. I had not much time for preparation, as I only studied over my subject on Thursday & Friday while walking and a little on Saturday. My text was Col. III: 36 “For ye are dead and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.” I read the 34th Psalm and gave out the 536, 576, 672nd hymns. I felt very much dissatisfied with myself, and could hardly stand up to give out the last hymn. I spoke about thirty-five minutes and felt miserable. Went to dinner with Mr. Bowers and at two o’clock I started home on foot. Mr. B. gave me a dollar. �Rice/Campbell 26 Feb.23,/1863 Cont. The wind was directly in my face all the way home, and I thought I should freeze, but I walked from Mr. Bowers to Gould’s in two hours and three-quarters. Heard Stewart preach in the evening from the text “Unto you who believe he is precious,” and he did indeed make Christ precious. Our prayer meeting was good. This morning is clear and beautiful. Dr. being away I had no lessons but Hebrew. Received a note from Lis through Rolly. Evening Wrote to Millie and also to Robert. Went collecting for Uncle James. Could not find Carroll but Fish paid me the five dollars on Dorgan’s account. It was in silver, so I paid it out for my board and wrote to Uncle telling him to take it out of my next remittance. Went down to see Mary Ann but found that she had not yet returned from H. Feb 24 Received a letter from Aunt Tenie, enclosing ten dollars. I must send five off to Uncle James, and one to Richards. Mary Ann has not yet got home. Our prayer meeting was a very good one. Chesney has gone home sick, making the fourth out of our class. Fitch, Mont, Cameron & Chesney are away, and only three are left. Dr. Fyfe returned my essay on “Future Life” without a mark, and my sermon with some faults as well as commendations. Feb. 26 Wrote to Mary Bland exhorting her to think of her soul’s salvation, and endeavoring to impress upon her the importance of personal religion. I enclosed three songs to her cousin. �Rice/Campbell 27 Feb. 26, Cont. 1863 Wrote to Aunt Tenie, answering hers of the 24th and enclosed a note to Uncle James containing five dollars to pay Dorgan’s account. Went down to see M.A. tonight. She was in good spirits and seemed to have enjoyed herself well in H. Richards could not get time to write to me, but Miss Brown did. She wrote thanking me for the contribution sent to her paper. Feb 27th, 1863 Dr. asked me today to preach in Beachville on Sabbath and I consented. I did not feel at all well all day, and about five o’clock I went out for a walk. I went nearly to Eastwood. Did not attend Society meeting. For two nights I have not taken off my clothes. Feb. 28th I had to speak before the school today and gave them “The dying Alchemist.” Read a skeleton before Dr. Fyfe, my subject was “God loveth a cheerful giver” 2 Cor IX.7. I could not fix my mind on the subject at all to study it up for a sermon. I tried two subjects but stuck on both. March 1st Two months of this year are already gone and I can hardly tell what I have done in these two months. Time indeed flies quickly. This morning it began to snow and kept at it all day. Chave and I started for Beachville where we arrived a good quarter of an hour before church time. Owing to the storm, I had but a small congregation. I preached from Heb. XIII: 8 and spoke about forty minutes. I did not feel at all at home in the pulpit. The collection amounted to 29 cents. I got home about half past two. Did not go to Bible class as I felt too tired. Heard Dr. preach in the evening, saw Mary Ann home and then �attended prayer meeting. Rice/Campbell 28 March 4th 1863 Lincoln’s inauguration day. Rolly has been sick and not up to school today. I spent the afternoon in his room talking. Yesterday I called on Capt. Carroll and he said that Uncle James’ agent had been in town the day before and had called on him. March 5 Spent quite a while talking to Rolly this morning. Our Oratorical Society had a good meeting this evening. I spoke on “Mythology.” Went down to see Mary Ann. Had no chance to have any talk with her. March 8th Heard two good sermons from Dr. Fyfe. Staid at home all afternoon and read. Our evening prayer meeting was a good one, and I was enabled to speak. March 9th Received a letter from Uncle Eben enclosing four dollars to pay his subscription for Feb. and March. On Saturday I got my ream of note paper from Warwick’s & today I went down to pay for it. It came to one dollar fifty cents. I have already sold quires to Torrance and 3 to Pickard at 10 cents per quire. I also bought a small concordance and a Bible Dictionary. I called in to see Mary Ann but she was going to be out so I did not stay. She is engaged every night this week, so I will not see her to talk for a week. After I came home I wrote a piece of poetry as an apology to Eliza Bland for offending her by that “Sleigh Ride” piece. �Rice/Campbell 29 March 10 Sent that piece to Eliza Bland. Received a letter from Annie Jane and also one from M. Bland. This being the Prince of Wales wedding day, we had a half holiday in honour of the event. I spent the afternoon in visiting. In the evening we had quite a nice time at the Institute. Mr. Ballantyne and Miss Vining had got up a pleasant party for us. We met at seven, also put Dr. Fyfe in the chair. We had six resolutions presented and carried. The first was moved by Kilmaster, seconded by Albright, and was congratulatory to the Prince, the second expressing respect to the Queen and Royal family was moved by Mr. Muir & seconded by Mr. Wetherall; the 3rd that it was our duty to love the mother-country, was moved by Mr. Ballantyine, seconded by Cunningham. Then we had an intermission of fifteen minutes with permission to talk to the ladies, of which I did not avail myself. Mr. Stewart by this time occupied the Chair, as Dr. had to go to a committee meeting. The 4 th resolution respecting the importance of social intercourse to students, was moved by Ratcliff, seconded by Nott, the fifth, that we ought to cherish kindly feelings towards the ? H.L was moved by McArthur, seconded by Montgomery; the 6th, respecting our Institute was moved by Torrance, seconded by Brierly. Between the resolutions we had music by Misses J & L Shearer, M.J. Mabee, Barber & the Choir. Then we had an original poem on “Canada” by Miss Vining followed by a speech from Mr. Stewart, some resolutions and the breakup. I came straight home but some kept it up till after eleven. �Rice/Campbell 30 March 11/63 As a natural consequence of yesterday’s work, we did not know our lessons today. Stewart excused our class in Hebrew, & Dr. the class in John. We held our prayer meeting in the evening and had a good one. After prayer the theological students had a meeting and unanimously adopted resolutions against preaching at Beachville any more until they raise a decent remuneration. Mr. Cunningham was appointed to convey our decision to the Dr. Today is the second anniversary of my arrival in Woodstock and what pleasure and pain have I enjoyed and suffered in that time. I have made rapid strides in some directions and have doubtless retrograded in others, but on the whole I have reason to thank God and take courage. March 14 Yesterday Dr. Fyfe was away, so I had only one lesson. I attended society meeting in the evening. The Literary meeting was good, the business meeting disgraceful. This morning’s exercises were good. I have spent great part of the day in reading over and burning my old letters. I have not disposed of half of them yet. March 15th/1863 This morning Mr. Gould proposed to go to Ingersoll, and I went with him. I expected to hear Mr. Wilson preach but instead of that I heard Mr. Edwards of “Grande Linge” Mission. Mary Bland was not out to church and so I did not see her, but I saw Mr. Mabee, Rachel & Walter & his wife. It was Communion Sabbath with the church so I stayed to the ordinance. We then started for and had our dinner at Mr. Canfield’s. �Rice/Campbell Beachville 31 March/11, cont. Then we went to the Baptist Church and heard at Mr. Hovey preach. He gave a very good sermon. We then drove home but instead of going to tea I went up to see Rolly and received a letter from Richards. Stewart preached in the evening, a sermon on baptism. It was the best I ever heard on the subject. After service, he baptized a man and his wife. Our prayer meeting was very good. Monday Mar 16th Mont, Chesney & Clarke were away preaching and so our classes had but a few in them. Northrup and I were the only ones in Butler’s Analogy, so Dr. Fyfe did not hear us, but talked with us on various subjects. Wrote to Uncle Eben, acknowledging his of the 6th and to Annie in answer to hers of the 8th. Mar 17 Received a letter from Robert Kneeshaw. March 18/1863 Received a letter from Uncle Sandy Milloy saying that he and Aunt Jeanie were to pass up by this afternoon train, and wanting me to meet them. I was writing to Mary Bland at the time, so I hurried through with the letter and went down to the station. I procured a ticket for Ingersoll so that I might have a longer time with the folks. There were well, had been at H. and B. and were going on to Michigan. I had a pleasant ride with them. Aunt Jeannie gave me two dollars from herself and one from Aunt Lizzie. I went up to Douthwaite’s to call on M.B. She had been home on the previous Sabbath, and that was why I did not see her. I gave her the letter. I had enclosed in it a copy of the verses I sent to Eliza, as I had given her as good reason to be offended as I had to Eliza. I had not long to stay, but started off for the cars, and had the pleasure of having them pass me, when within a short distance of the station. I had no alternative but to �foot it, and I did it with right good will. I got home about seven o’clock. Rice/Campbell 32 March 19th Today I have written to Aunt Tenie and Millie. Our Oratorical Society had a very good meeting. I have exchanged photographs with Shenston. Went down to see Mary Ann. She is pretty well, but Mrs. Cox is sick. I had a long talk with M.A. March 20 I spoke on a debate in the Society tonight. The question was “Resolved that Napoleon was a greater General than Wellington” and I spoke in the affirmative, but we lost the decision. In the business meeting Cunningham brought forward resolutions that honorary members should not be permitted to speak except at the special request of the society. We had a splendid squabble over it, and finally it had to be over till next Friday. March 21/1863 Felt unwell all day. Went down to the Post Office in the evening and received a letter from Aunt Tenie enclosing $8 which I paid over to Mrs. Gould. Did not study any as I did not feel well. Mar. 22 Did not go out of the house till evening. Dr. Fyfe preached a very fine sermon. Mary Ann was not out. The evening prayer meeting was an interesting one. Mar 23 Jenkins & Wm McArthur left for home today, the latter not intending to return. It rained nearly all day. March 24 Rained all day and dreadfully muddy. Dr. Fyfe is very sick. �Rice/Campbell 33 March 25 It has now turned into snow, and there is every prospect of a very disagreeable time. Dr. is still sick. I have not been nearer town than the boarding house since Sabbath evening. My throat is better but my cold is as bad as ever. Rolly and Ross walked out to Embro on Saturday and back on Sabbath evening. They had a middy time of it. Answered Aunt Tenie’s letter. In the afternoon I put in nearly a whole seat of one of the cane bottomed chairs. March 26 Our Oratorical Society had its last meeting tonight. I was one of the speakers. Went down to see Mary Ann afterwards. March 27 Wrote a long letter to Robert Kneeshaw. Received a letter from Eliza Bland. Our Society Uncle Eben and family, and Amy Muir started for H. at noon. Annie went with them, intending t o meet Uncle Andrew at Brockville. Before she started we called on Aunt Mary. After dinner I got packed and moved my valise and trunk to Aunt Tenie’s and now I am comfortably settled. Miss Farrar has her own room and I have the one which she had. Aunt Tenie gave me a necktie, pair of braces, etc. We three went to prayer meeting in the evening and then called on Aunt Lizzie. Mr. Alexander starts for Brantford. March 28 Received a letter from Aunt Tenie enclosing two dollars from Grandma. She is well pleased with my idea of going out to preach. Also received a letter from Uncle James enclosing one from Millie. Uncle says he will send a parcel by express in a day or two and he also is pleased with �my intentions. Millie does not mention it. Rice/Campbell 34 March 28/1863 She enclosed a piece of poetry of her own composition, entitled, “To my Mother in Heaven.” It is very good, and she gives promise of being a good poetess. Sold Rolly my Intellectual Philosophy and also sold my Classical Dictionary. Our Missionary meeting was a very good one. Brierly read an essay on John Williams, the “martyr of Erromanga,” Miss Vining read “The Garland,” and Nott read an essay on “Modern Christianity.” Wrote a long letter to Richards. I have sold my Homer’s Illiad to Mabee for a dollar, and my Intellectual Philosophy to Rolly for a dollar, and they are to pay Mrs. Gould next term. This, with what I have paid her will leave me about three dollars to pay her on this term’s board. Rice/Campbell March 29/63 Went to hear Mr. Jeffers, the editor of the Methodist paper, the “Christian Guardian.” He is pretty good, but very long winded preacher. Did not go out in the afternoon. Heard Stewart preach in the evening on I John I.7 “The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth from all sin.” Our prayer meeting was a splendid one. March 30th Had a fine prayer meeting in the evening. Mar. 31 Our prayer meeting was good, but thinly attended. �Rice/Campbell 35 April 1/ 1863 April Fool’s Day. Did not get fooled but fooled Emmons because he boasted so much. The Ladies Society had a meeting public to the students. It was first rate. Miss Ward read a fine extract on “extravagant Language,” Miss Kitchen read the “Casket” a long and interesting paper; Misses Barber & L. Shearer read essays; Miss Vining read the “Sheaf,” a collection of scraps made by the ladies, and Misses M.J. Mabee & Carey recited a dialogue. The music was by Misses M.J. Mabee, Kitchen, J. Shearer, L. Shearer &c. The meeting passed off well and was an honour to the Ladies and a credit to the Institute. April 2/1863 Our last day this term. The examinations were held today. I was examined in Butler’s Analogy and Biblical Atlas. In the evening we had a social meeting of the students. I was asked to speak but refused. Alex McDonald, Higgins, Clark, McGregor, Ross, Pickard, breh? McDonald & Moore were the speakers. The speaking was very poor. We had two dialogues, one by Misses Ward and Barry assisted by L. Mabee & Humble; and one by Messrs McPhail & Woodruff, assisted by Boswell, Linnan and others. The ladies favoured us with some very fine music. After the literary exercises we adjourned to the dining hall where we partook of an oyster supper prepared by the boarders. I had a seat beside Miss L. Shearer and enjoyed myself first rate. We dispersed about eleven o’clock. April 3/63 Good Friday The students all dispersed to their homes. Most of them went East on the 8:15 train. After �seeing them off, the rest of us went up to the Institute and spent the morning there. Rice/Campbell 36 April 3/63, cont. We met in the music room and played on the piano, sang and talked till eleven, then some of us went down to the cars. After dinner I went to the cars to see the rest off, then went to the Post office, and got a letter from Annie, then had a ride with Willie Burtch and then called on Mary Ann. I took tea with her and went to meeting and afterwards, had a long talk with her. I told her just how I felt, and just how things were turning out. We were annoyed very much by Read who acted a very ungentlemanly part. Wilson paid me one dollar for preaching out at Embro last December. April 14/1863 Back again to Woodstock after ten days absence. On the fourth I started off at six o’clock to Princeton where I arrived in time to take the train to Paris, from which place I walked to Brantford, reached Uncle Andrew’s about noon. Found Aunt Lizzie and Herbert in Hamilton and Annie and baby at home. Uncle was going down that night with a buggy so I went with him. We reached H. about twelve. On the 5th I attended the Baptist church and astonished my Sabbath School friends by my presence. All were surprised to see me. Went to Sabbath School in the afternoon and then took a walk with Richards and Miss. Bicknell. Took tea with John. After tea we called on Jessie, and got her Carte de Visite. �Rice/Campbell 37 April 14/63, cont.. On the 6th I wrote Aunt Tenne and to Millie. Aunt Jeanie started for Montreal about three, and Aunt Lizzie for Brantford about the same time. Aunt Jeanie promised me some photographs. About tea time, Mr. Ware and Annie and Miss. Tupper came down from Brantford. After tea I called on Jane Robb and then on Bella. Had a long talk with Bella about Mary Ann. Both Jane and Bella promised to write Mont. On April 7th I wrote to Mary Ann and also to Lis. Wrote out a piece for Miss Brown. Went up to Wright’s and had him take a new negative of me. Mrs. & Miss Brown had been in Toronto and had not returned till that day, so in the evening, I called and spent a pleasant evening. April 14, 1863 Cont. *Eben was filling in 10 days of his journal On the 8th I called and received Jane Rob’s letter for M.A. Bella left hers in the store. Uncle paid me $2. For April. I went down to see Richards and met Jessie. In the afternoon I called on old Mrs. Bailey and on Miss Roky who gave me a parcel for Mrs. Hamilton. Miss. R. promised me her photograph. My new negatives are not so good, so I only had one printed from it and four from the other. Aunt Anah gave me herself and Uncle now had sent up those of the children to Woodstock. �Rice/Campbell 38 On the 9th I got my photograph and gave Aunt Anah one and sent one to Miss Rocky. I got a chance to ride to B. with Mr. Ware. We left H. at four and reached B. about half past seven. I saw Chave and Cameron. Annie went to Paris to a party that night. Aunt gave me a nice Sabbbath hat worth two dollars. On the 10th I called on Miss Shenston, also on Mathison, Cripps & Alfred Cox. Traded boots with Uncle Andrew & got a dollar to boot. On the 11th I didn’t do much but run around. On the 12th Heard Stewart preach twice. Met Alex McDonald. *Eben filled in 10 days of his journal. On the 13th Got some ? Tr, ( Tincture of Brier). Went for a ride in the morning & spent the afternoon in visiting. Auntie got some photographs from H. and gave me one of the four boys. She has promised me one of Herbert and also one of Pussy. The 12 th was Millie’s Birthday. Today I intended to start for Woodstock in the morning, but did not get up early enough. I left B. about eleven and walked to Paris. Met Mont, Cunningham, Spottiswoode & Coutts, and on the cars met Wilson & Misses Kitchen, Barry & Craig. On my arrival here I went directly to the Post Office but found nothing except those photographs from H. Then came up to the house and �astonished Mrs. Gould. After tea went down to Cox’s. Rice/Campbell 39 April 14/63, cont. *Eben filling in ten days of diary Went to meeting with M.A. & had a walk afterwards. She seems to be getting over her queer notions. Here I am back again, although I did not at all expect it. April 15th School was called today, but only to arrange the time-table. A good number of the students have come back in season, and we have a few new ones. I bought one book, a “Natural History.” The church history I had to send for to New York. I sold my Astronomy to Coutts for 87 ½ cents, but he has not paid me yet. Wrote to Aunt Anah enclosing her photograph. April 16/1863 We commenced our studies today. My lessons are as follows: Hebrew on Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays from 8 ¾ to 9 ½; Ecclesiastical History on the same days from 9 ½ to 10 ¼; Natural History, same days from 11 ¼ to 12. Harmony of Gospels Monday & Fridays 3 ½ to 4 ¼; Essays on Ecclesiastical History on Wednesday, 3 ½ to 4 ¼. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Theological lectures from 9 ½ to 10 ¼; Natural History 11 ¼ to 12, Exegesis on Romans 2 to 2 ¾. Our Oratorical Society met tonight for the election of officers. Muir was elected President, Clarke, Vice President, and myself Critic. I positively refused to act, and Brierly was nominated but refused; then McArthur who declined; then Kilmaster, who also declined. Finally they prevailed on McArthur to accept the office. I visited M.A. but had no chance to talk to her. April 17th We recited three lessons today. The Adelphian met in the evening. Cunningham’s motion in regard to the honorary members passed but not by a legal vote. I resigned my �honorary membership, and dissolved all connection with the society. Wrote to Aunt Tenie. Rice/Campbell 40 April 18/63 Sabbath Wrote to Annie, enclosing “The Soldier of the Potomac” and “Ellsworth’s Avengers.” We had no exercises this morning. April 19th Heard Dr. Fyfe preach twice. Did not go to the Bible Class, but wrote part of a sermon. Had a walk with Mary Ann in the evening. I guess Bella’s letter did her good. April 21/1863 Our prayer meeting was very good. Went down to have a walk with Mary Ann afterwards. She has written to Bella, and to her Grandmother. April 23rd Wrote to Richards. Spoke at our Oratorical Society. April 24th Wrote to Bella. April 26 Heard Stewart preach twice. Had a walk with M.A. in the evening. Went out on my Tract distributing tour. Helped Brierly to sort over the tracts belonging to the Society. April 27th Got Stuart on the Romans, but did not pay for it, as my money has not arrived. Called on M.A. and spent a pleasant evening. At parting she gave me a note, on opening which I found some money, but I do not intend to keep it. The dear girl means well enough, and it shows the �kindness of her heart. Rice/Campbell 41 April 29th This afternoon Read left for Brantford. I saw him off, and received his photograph and am to send mine. Rather strange for rivals, to part friends, and exchange photographs. I am glad he is gone, for he will not have the chance to tell such stories about me. I got my church history which comes to six dollars. Not having the money it was charged to me. Rolly paid me the dollar for Waylands “Intellectual Philosophy,” and offered to pay for that “Concordance” but I would not let him. Went to prayer meeting and had a walk with M.A. April 30 Received a letter from Aunt Tenie containing fourteen dollars to pay March 11 to May 11 th. Our Oratorical Society had a good meeting. May 1st Went down to Warwicks & paid $5.40 for my Church History and $1.35 for “Stuart on the Romans” in all $6.75. I wanted to get a photographic album but he has none to suit; neither had McWinnie. At last I found what I wanted at Burkes. It is a very neat one and worth five dollars. I used the money received on the 27th for it. It is intended as a birthday present for Mary Ann. May 5th is her birthday and I must remember her. She will be much surprised for she suspects nothing. In the evening I attended covenant meeting. There were very few there but we had a good time. Mary Ann was not there. May 2I/63 paid Mrs. Gould three dollars to settle my score for last term and five dollars on this term’s board. In the afternoon I went off in search of fossils, and found a lot of corals, &c. We �had no evening prayer meeting , but we had a meeting of the Institute Tract Society. Rice/Campbell 42 May 3/1863 Dr. Fyfe preached twice, and gave us two good sermons. It has been a cold raw day. In the evening I had a walk with M.A. and engaged her for a walk on Tuesday night. May 4 It has been a very disagreeable day. It has rained a little, and been very windy. Received a letter from Millie who has been sick, but is better now. May 5th Mary Ann’s Birthday. It has been a miserable day. Rain and cold East wind have been our chief discomforts. It has been so cold that Mabee and I have been forced to study in the kitchen. In the evening I went down to see M.A. although I knew that we could not go out walking. We spent a very pleasant evening together, and at parting I gave her the album. I had managed it so cutely that no one knew that I had anything with me, and she did not know what it was. May 6th It rained all day but cleared up towards evening, but the wind still continued to blow from the East. Went to prayer meeting at the church and then had a walk with M.A. She told me of her surprise of the present, and what Mrs. Cox said of it. May 7th This has been the evening of the: Gossiping Club” at Mrs. Burtch’s. Our Oratorical Society was adjourned to allow the members to attend the Club. I did not go. Received a letter from Bella enclosing a note to Mary Ann, which I sent by Mont. �Rice/Campbell 43 May 8th Had a walk with M.A. in the evening and we had a very pleasant time. I did not attend the meeting of the Adelphian. May 9th Spoke before the school this morning. I gave them Fanny Forester’s “Sweet Mother,” preceded by an introduction of my own composition. It is a very beautiful piece and has a very moving effect. Our class read skeletons to Dr. Fyfe. Mine on 2 Timothy IV: 3 passed unaltered. Dr. wanted to send me to Bronte, but I got excused. I wrote a verse in regard to a Missionary, and a parody on Hamlet’s Soliloquy. The parody to speak or not to speak – is to be part of my next declamation, which will be the last. Wrote to Bella inviting Blick Wilson to come up with Lucy the 24th and stay with me. Also wrote to Aunt Tenie. Attended the Missionary Meeting. Miss Kitchen read a splendid essay on “Boardman, the Missionary,” Higgins read a very long and dry “Garland,” and Cunningham read an address on “Christian Benevolence.” May 10th Heard Dr. Fyfe preach twice. Went to hear a woman preach in the afternoon, in the town hall, on the “Restoration of the Children of Israel.” Went home with Mary Ann but she would not go for a walk. I met Willis and we went up to the prayer meeting. It rained a little in the evening, but the day was very pleasant. May 11th A very warm day but raining towards evening. Wrote to Millie in answer to hers of April 30th. �Rice/Campbell 44 May 13/1863 Went to prayer meeting in the church and saw M.A. home. May 14th Did not attend the Oratorical Society but Mabee and I went out for a walk and had a good time. May 15 Received a letter from Richards, enclosing a note for Mary Ann. Evening Went down to see Mary Ann and we had a walk. We had a long talk about our future prospects. She seems to have begun to repent of her engagement. As the time draws near for my departure from Canada, she begins to think she can’t trust her happiness in my hands sufficiently to go with me. She seems to think that she would sacrifice more by going with me than by breaking the engagement and staying here. This to me is a clear excuse that her love for me has cooled, for once, she would have gone to the end of the world for me. I had hoped that the influence of the last six months had passed away, but I see that their effects are bearing bitter fruit. Perhaps it is judgement of God, and is meant for our best good. I do not feel as if I could release her, and yet I would not hold her to her engagement contrary to her wishes. If she thinks that her happiness will be advanced by a seperation I will not throw any obstacles in the way, but will bear it, whatever it may cost, trusting in that God “who doeth all things well.” �Rice/Campbell 45 May 16th Have not been well all day. Had a long walk with Mr. Northrup and gathered some flowers which I took in to Mary Ann. Our evening prayer meeting was a very good one. May 17 Stewart preached two splendid sermons. Mary Ann was unwell and was not out so I did not see her. Attended the evening prayer meeting which was a good one. May 18 Received a letter from Robert Kneeshaw. Called round to see M.A. but found that she had been in bed all day, so I did not disturb her. May 20 Received a letter from Millie enclosing one to M.A. Received one also from Lis. Went to prayer meeting and had a short walk with Mary Ann. May 22 Had a walk with M.A. She seems to feel it is not her duty to go with me, and I fear we will have to part. Many of our students have gone off to spend the 24 th. May 23rd Some villain attempted to set our Institute on fire. He succeeded in burning the barn, and all its contents, but the Institute was saved. He also set fire to one of the Privies, but fortunately, that fire went out, or our institute would have gone. The fire broke out about three o’clock in the morning. Went down to the evening train to meet Bella, but she did not come. �Rice/Campbell 46 May 24/1863 Dr. Fyfe preached two good sermons. May 25th We had a holiday today. I spent the morning in working and went for a walk in the woods in the afternoon. I gathered quite a lot of flowers which I took to M.A., and then we went out for a walk. I went to tea with her and then we had another walk. We talked the subject over, and she still felt that duty called her to remain in Canada, while I felt that duty called me to Burmah. We were very loath to break the engagement, but it had to be done. I kept up for her sake, but she could hardly move. I was afraid that she would die then and there. She got so stiff she could not move, and felt as if she were choking. After a little she got so much better that we could walk on, but it was very hard for her. Poor girl, her heart is broken. After parting with her I felt so weak that I could hardly walk home, but I managed to get home, with a cold awful heavy pain gnawing at my heart. May 26 I felt very strange and sick this morning. I could eat no breakfast. But went out to the woods, and had a bitter time. When I went to school I felt so bad that I got excused for a few days. I never felt so strange in my life. I felt as if I were choking, and I could hardly restrain the tears from flowing while talking to Mr. Stewart and Dr. Fyfe. I borrowed a dollar from Mont and I am going down to Brantford by the noon train. If it were the will of God I would willingly lay down my life. I feel so lonely and desolate. Oh God! Its bitter to part with one I loved so well. Give me strength, my Father. Comfort, protect, and bless us both. �Rice/Campbell 47 May 26, 1863,Cont. Oh God! Strengthen Mary Ann. Her heart is well nigh broken. Pour in Oil and Wine. Heal her, help her, make this affliction the means of purifying both and fitting us for thy service here and thy Kingdom hereafter. God help us, for man cannot. May 31st Back again in Woodstock. On Tuesday/26th I left for Brantford by the one o’clock train. Met Mathison at Paris. I felt so sick and stupid that I could not talk to him. Aunt and Annie were very much surprised to see me. Towards evening I got a little better, and ate something, which I had not been able to do at breakfast or dinner. Wednesday I went out for a short walk, but felt too tired and faint to go far. On Thursday and Friday I did not go out of the gate, but just lay round the house. I felt very miserable and suffered much. Sat. 30th I went into town, and got wet through. In the afternoon I decided to return to Woodstock, for I could not stay away any longer. I felt such a gnawing to get back to see Mary Ann. I walked to Paris and came up to Woodstock on the 8:30 train. I went straight up to Cox’s and delivered my message and saw Mary Ann. She looks well and seems to have suffered but little. I felt so bad while in B. that I called on none but Read and Alfred Cox. This morning I distributed my tracts & sat a while in Hankinson’s. In church I felt and got but little good from the sermon. It has rained the greater part of the day, but if it clears up I will have a walk with Mary Ann, after service tonight. If not I will tomorrow night. �Rice/Campbell 48 May 30/1863, Cont. Evening Have had a walk with Mary Ann and asked her to renew the engagement. I offered never to go away as a missionary unless I could persuade her, if she would renew the engagement. She said that she would answer on Wednesday. Oh God! Help her to decide aright. Help us both to do that which is right in thine eyes. June 2nd *GEORGE BROWN SPOKE IN WOODSTOCK I have not felt very well since I returned, but I am getting on well in my lessons. There was a poor fellow had the top of his head shot off this afternoon, by culpable carelessness. Our prayer meeting was a very good one. George Brown spoke in the town hall tonight but I did not go. June 3rd Wrote to Robert Kneeshaw. Went to prayer meeting, and had to lead it. We had a pretty good meeting. Had a short walk with Mary Ann, but she would give me no answer to my question. She said she wanted to talk to me first, and then she would answer. She agreed to take a walk with me on Sunday night and then answer whether she would agree to renew the engagement on condition that I would not go out as a Missionary, till I could persuade her to go too. This suspense and trouble is wearing upon my vital powers so that I am scarcely fit to do anything. If it lasts any time it will place me on the sick list, for the only thing by which I bear up so often is my great hope, and when that is swept away, all goes with a run. �Rice/Campbell 49 June 4/1863 Wrote to Millie answering hers of 16th of May. This is the night of their gossiping club. It meets a Hatch’s. June 5th Wrote to Ralston. Today we finished our “Harmony.” I spent the evening in writing out classifications of my “Natural History.” It rained some this afternoon and evening. June 6th Kneale staid with me last night. Our exercises this morning were pretty good. I have copied out some pieces for Mont & had a long walk and that is about all I have done today. I have felt better today, but not well. I suppose tomorrow night might kill or cure. June 7th Have not felt well today, but attended church twice. Dr. Fyfe preached two good sermons. It was Communion Sunday. Had a walk with Mary Ann in the evening. June 8th Received a letter from Eliza Bland. I don’t know hardly how to act about it. She seems to think something is wrong that I don’t go out there, and she had good reason to think so. I can’t go for several reasons; I know M.A. won’t like it, I don’t feel like going anywhere, I feel that it is dangerous for me to go &c, &c. Coutte Paid me for the “Astronomy” he bought of me in the early part of the term. Bought some wire up town to fix my cane but found I could not do it. �Rice/Campbell 50 June 9/1863 Bought a watch from Shenston today. It is a silver watch and I got a long chain along with it. The bargain was I was to have six months to pay it in, and if I wished I could return the watch anytime within that time. The price was ten dollars. I went to the jeweler’s shop to get a key and the man said the chain was apt to slip off and I must be careful. After tea Mabee and I went downtown. We went for a long walk on our way home, and got here about seven. Shortly after a young lady called at the door for me and who should it be but Fanny Spinks. She told me Mary Ann wished to see me, and I went out and met her, and we three had a long walk. In our travels we met Hankinson. We went up the tracks, then down to Fanny’s sister’s, and then nearly to Fanny’s home. After leaving her we went back to Cox’s where we arrived about twenty minutes to ten. Mrs. Cox has been scolding M.A. for being with me, and said she be in by nine o’clock in the evening. Fanny and I advised her not to submit but to say that she did no wrong. She had grit enough to stay out tonight till long after nine. June 10th Spent 50 cents today in buying some knick-knack from a boy at the door. Went to prayer meeting. Had a short walk with Mary Ann. Mrs. Cox never scolded her one bit for her being out the night before. June 12th Received a letter from Aunt Tenie enclosing a pass on the Steamboat from Hamilton to Montreal, and also ten dollars. She wants me to leave here next week but I can’t do so, it is too soon. �Rice/Campbell 51 June/12/1863, Cont. I wanted to have a talk with Dr. Fyfe, but he has gone east to the Association and I won’t be able to see him till Monday. I expect he will object to my going, but it can’t be helped. I wanted to leave here on the 23rd of June. Took my watch to the jeweler to see about it, and he says it will cost from 37 ½ to $1.00 to fix it. Paid my incidentals. Sat up till after twelve making out my list of the titles of Jehovah. I have finished it, and now I’ve got to arrange it alphabetically and copy it. June 13th Returned to Mrs. Gould the dollar that I borrowed and paid six dollars on my board. Worked hard all day. Took my watch to get it repaired. June 14th Torrance preached twice for us. He did well, especially in the evening when his text was Job XXXIII: 24 “deliver him from going down to the pit, I have found a ransom.” June 15th Answered Eliza Bland’s letter and enclosed notes from Rolly and Ross. Had a walk with Mary Ann in the evening, when she said that she could not renew the engagement. This settles it for I will ask her no more. I will now take my course and let her take hers. June 16th Wrote to Aunt Tenie saying that I was going to leave here a week from today. I asked Dr. yesterday and he consented with much reluctance. Hankinson also consented. Stewart gave his consent. �Rice/Campbell 52 June 17th/ 1863 Received a letter from Aunt Mary Ann. Lucy has married John and gone out to Iowa to live. Went to prayer meeting, and had a walk with M.A. afterwards. Received a letter from Richards on the 13th. June 19th Mont, Chesney, & Fitch are away to the Association, and only Northrup and I are left to recite. Got my watch but had to pay $1.00 for fixing it. Evening How much I have to write, and yet how illy I am prepared to write it. Today I went down for a walk with Mary Ann, but found her out. However after some time which I spent in talking to Mrs. Cox, she returned and then we went for a walk. First, she gave me a beautiful cap of her own making. One that far surpassed any she ever made for me, and she also gave me a beautiful bookmark for Millie, a real beauty and no mistake. Second, she had visited Mrs. Stewart last night and had a long talk with her and Mrs. S. severely reproached her course of action; in fact she quite won M.A. over to another notion. She told her pretty much what I did but in a better way. Third and best, she has at last freely, heartily, and willingly agreed to renew our engagement. She now has seen the error in breaking it, and is as happy as can be at the thought of its renewal. Fourthly, she has got pretty well tired of Mrs. Cox, and is nearly prevailed upon to leave her, at least for the summer. I hope she will decide to go to Drumbo for some months. She is not well, that is certain, and needs air and exercise. �Rice/Campbell 53 June 19, 1863, Cont. I fancy that she is troubled with some womb disease, but I have no proof of it, but anyway she would be much benefited by a visit to her uncle’s. I hope to prevail on her to leave Mrs. Cox I hope forever. If this is not good enough for one day, I don’t know what is. Thank God! I was intending to go to the States and enlist, but she has saved me from that. Thank God that he has blessed me so abundantly. June 20th Declaimed for the last time on a Saturday morning. I spoke a piece of my own, it was blank verse and was a farewell to the rostrum. I got considerable credit for it. Received from Millie a letter. Had a walk with Ralston. Spent most of the afternoon in fixing my things and packing up. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. June 21st My last Sabbath in Woodstock. Elder Kees preached two good instructional sermons. Walked home with Mary Ann and then attended prayer meeting. Wrote to Millie and Aunt Mary Ann. June 22nd Recited two lessons (Hebrews & Church History) and then came home and packed up my books before dinner. After dinner went downtown, called on Stewart, and then on Mrs. Fyfe with whom I spent about an hour. Then went to Hankinson’s, where they wished me to stay to tea, but I could not. Then up to the Institute to bid Dr. Fyfe and the students good bye. Then Mont and I went downtown and had a talk about Mary Ann. I took her a Bible dictionary as an appropriate gift. �Rice/Campbell 54 June 22/1863 We had a long and loving walk,and talked hopefully of the future. I think M.A. has at last determined to leave Mrs. Cox and go to Drumbo. Thank God for it. She is recovering her usual health and spirits and seems well, although Mrs. C. is always dinging at her about me. I never saw her part from me so cheerfully as this time; and I am glad to see she feels so well. She gave me a money letter for her Grandmother and a note for Millie. I borrowed a quarter from Chave to help pay my passage to Hamilton. The morning sees me off, and probably I will write no more in this book till I get to Montreal. June 23rd Left Woodstock at half-past-seven, and saw a pleasant ride to Hamilton. When I reached there I took my valise down to the wharf, another went up to the store. I thought that the house was shut up, but it seems that Miss Owen and Connie Ware are keeping house for Uncle. In the afternoon I called on Old Mrs. Bailey and found her grumbling as usual. I then went to the store and Uncle took me to the Barber’s and had my hair cut. I also called on Mrs. Parnell and then went down to see Richards. I staid to tea and afterwards we went for a walk on the mountain. It was ten o’clock before I got home again. We had a good long confidential talk. He has been through troubles as well as I. June 24th Uncle promised to pay my board bill if I would wait till I returned in Sept. Called on Miss Brown. Went to tea at Richards and had a walk with John. Called on Bella’s but did not stay long as she was going for a walk with Blick or (Glick.) �Rice/Campbell 55 June 24/1863 Toronto Noon. Left Hamilton about eight, had a very pleasant passage and am now in Toronto Harbor. Have just finished a letter to Mary Ann. Evening : Our voyage from Toronto was fully as pleasant as in the morning. I wrote part of my essay on the “metamorphosis of insects,” and also a letter to the Oracle. On waking this morning I found the boat just leaving Kingston. The voyage was very pleasant. The scenery was delightful and in viewing it I got dreadfully sunburnt. The rapids were magnificent, and indeed I cannot express my ideas of all I saw and heard. We reached Montreal about eight o’clock and I found Annie, Millie, Robert and Uncle James watching for me. They took me up to Aunt Fanny’s as Aunt Tenie’s was full. Robert and I are to be roommates. There were some friends at Aunt Fanny’s and I went into the room. I met some very nice persons, especially a Miss Neale. I had quite an interesting conversation with her, and on the whole enjoyed the evening. June 25 Montreal Called on Aunt Tenie & Lizzie, then went to the cottage and saw all the folks, then down to Uncle James’ store, where I staid till noon, then to Uncle George’s Office and home to dinner. Then I went to the Cottage again, and to Aunt Jane’s, and thence Aunt Isabella & I went to Aunt Tenie’s. Between five and six all went for a drive round the mountain. Aunts Anah, Isabella, and Tenie & Uncle Jimmy took the covered carriage, and Uncle James, Miss Farrar, Miss Neale & I the open buggy. Our ride was very pleasant, and after tea we had a pleasant evening. Annie and Millie came in after ten and Sandy afterwards. �Rice/Campbell 56 June 28/ 1863 *Willow Cottage, Rev. Muir’s home. Montreal Rev. Muir established the First Montreal Baptist Church 1810 in a house on St. Helene St. This morning I sat in the pew between Grandma and Millie. Went to the Cottage to dinner, and spent the afternoon there. Grandma gave me nearly two dollars. As I had to preach at Cote St. Paul, Millie and I went up to Aunt Tenie’s to get her horse and (Fr.?) Rodcout. It was a beautiful ride. I preached from Heb XIII. 8 and had a very good time. June 29th *Cousin Reid Visited at the Cottage, Aunt Tenie & Aunt Knox’s. Spent the afternoon in writing. Wrote to Mont & Mary Ann. Finished a second letter to the Oracle and copied both. Went down to call on young Reid. Then called on Cousin Ann and then on Aunt Tenie. Stopped to tea & came home, had a bath, and spent the evening in writing. June 30 Went to the Cottage, and then to Mr. Milne’s, where I got a Hebrew Psalter, then to Uncle James’ store & Uncle George’s office. Wrote till about five and then went out to Aunt Tenie’s where I had tea and stayed till nearly ten. July 1st Spent the morning in writing and finished my essay. Went to the Cottage to dinner, then to Aunt Tenie’s and then to Uncle James’ store. Uncle gave me a very nice pair of pants and a coat. Had tea at the Cottage, went to prayer meeting and saw Millie home. �Rice/Campbell 57 July 2/1863 Copied out my essay in the morning. Went to the Cottage at dinner, and then to Aunt Tenie’s. Went for a walk all round Point St. Charles, and back to Aunt Tenie’s for tea. July 3rd * VICKSBURG SURRENDERED. Wrote to Mr. Hankinson and enclosed my essay. Went downtown and bought Aunt Tenie a Psalmist, then called on Cousin John, and at Uncle George’s and James. Was at the Cottage to dinner. Called at Aunt Tenie’s and spent a great part of the afternoon. Went to Aunt Tenie’s to tea and staid with Aunt Lizzie while the folks went to meeting. Aunt Jeanie gave me photographs of herself and Uncle. Aunt Tenie’s baby is quite sick. Aunt Fanny and Johnny got home today. The news from the seat of war is encouraging. It is reported that *Vicksburg has surrendered and Richmond is closely invested and that the Potomac River is impassed. I also hope that the news is true, for it will be a death-blow to the rebellion. July 4th Independence Day. The Glorious Fourth. The morning was spent in writing, reading &c. Called at Aunt Tenie’s. Went to prayer meeting and prayed. Then went for the horse and got Millie Muir, called at the church and took Lucy Scott & Millie Rice in and started for the cemetery. Our ride was pleasant, Millie driving most of the way. Annie and Robert got there as soon as we did, and we had a great time hunting for one another. After an hour or so we started for home, Annie & Robert walking, the rest of us in the buggy. I took the girls round the mountain and let Millie Muir drive. We sang hymns, talked and enjoyed ourselves amazingly. We were to Aunt Jane’s for tea. �Rice/Campbell July 4/1863/Cont. 58 *Millie Rice is his younger sister The excitement was too much for Millie Rice and she was quite sick in the evening. Baby Foley has been very sick all week and her life has almost been despaired of. Poor little pet, I hope she may recover and be spared to her parents. July 5th Taught Uncle George’s class in the Sabbath School. Heard Mr. Alexander preach in the morning. Went down to see Millie and staid with her while the folks went to church. She has been in bed all day, but is not very sick. It rained quite hard in the morning, and was a very clear warm day. July 6th Wrote part of a letter to Mary Ann and also wrote to Mr. Gould, and Ross. Took tea at Aunt Tenie’s and then went down to the young men’s meeting. July 7th Wrote to Rolly and enclosed in Ross’ letter. Finished my letter to Mary Ann and received one from her. Called on Aunt Tenie and then went for a walk. Walked about Lachine and got belated. Got home about ten o’clock. July 8th Bought a “Panoramic trip from Niagara to Quebec,” and also a couple of papers. Went to the Cottage at dinner and to Aunt Tenie’s to tea, and then to prayer meeting. �*Aunt Tenie. Is his younger aunt 5 years his junior. Rice/Campbell July 9/1863 59 *Guilbault’s, Theatre Opera House. Visited at Guilbault’s. Uncle George had a season ticket and he let me have it. Went to the Cottage to tea, and spent the evening. Mrs. Hamilton and family arrived this evening. Mr. H. would not come. July 10th Visited around a little today. Aunt Lizzie & Jeannie went up to Prescott yesterday to meet their husbands and today they all came down. All are here now but Mr. Hamilton. I did not go down to the boat to meet them. July 11th I have been very sick all day. Woke up about half past three with very bad diarrhea, which about breakfast time changed to sickness at my stomach. Could eat no breakfast or dinner. Slept part of the morning and afternoon. Aunt Fanny had Grandma, Uncle Wm, Aunt Isabella, Jane & Millie, Sisters Annie and Millie, and Mrs. H. to tea, but I did not feel well enough to go down. I ate some tea and slept all evening. My head ached dreadfully all evening. July 12th My head ached badly all day. Millie came home to dinner with us and staid all afternoon. I had no time to study my evening sermon. On the way to church I could hardly walk on account of my headache, but I did not feel it while speaking. Spoke about thirty-five minutes on Job XXXIII. 24 “Deliver him from going down to the pit. I have found a ransom.” �Rice/Campbell 60 July 12/1863, Cont. After service I walked to the Baptist Prayer meeting, then I saw Amy Muir home and spoke to Mr. Alexander for a little while. He wants me to preach for him in August and I agreed. Then I went to see Aunt Lizzie and met all Aunt Tenie’s folks there. Today is the Orangeman’s Great Day. In jotting down for the 8th I forgot to say that it was the anniversary of the engagement to Mary Ann. Three years ago we were engaged, on a beautiful Sabbath evening, in the famed city of Hamilton. How well do I remember the scene. July 13 Our Jubilee The Golden Wedding Day. Spent the day in calling and running errands. During the day it rained a little, and poured towards evening. After tea Robert and I went down to the Cottage, and got there about half past six. The presentation was to take place at seven, but owing to Mrs. Hamilton, it did not occur till eight. The children’s gift consisted of a beautiful tea service and salvers worth about one hundred and fifty dollars, and Uncle William was selected to present it, as being the eldest son. The Grand-children’s present consisted of a gold-headed cane (worth thirteen dollars) for Grandpa, and a gold thimble (worth ten dollars) for Grandma. Jeanie Kneeshaw, as Grandpa’s pet was to present the cane, which had Grandpa’s support inscribed on it, and I as the eldest grandchild, had to deliver the address and present the thimble to Grandma. After all were ranged in order the presents were brought in and Grandpa & Grandma were much astonished. Uncle Wm addressed them in a very feeling manner, but broke �down and had to use his manuscript. Rice/Campbell 61 July 13, 1863/Continued After he got through, Grandpa rose to return thanks which he did in a few appropriate remarks, astonishing all of us by the ease in which he spoke. Then I led forward Jeanie who gave Grandpa the cane, and I addressed them first unitedly, and then speaking to Grandpa alone, then turning to Grandma I addressed myself to her and ended by presenting the thimble. During my speech, which was almost entirely unpremeditated, poor Grandma could not refrain from weeping, and Aunt Tenie, Hattie Farrar and others followed her example. Grandpa replied briefly, and then Mr. Milne stepped forward and reading a poetical address, presented Grandpa with a spectacle case and Grandma with a fruit knife. After Grandpa’s reply we dispersed to our amusements. The guests kept dropping in, but owing to the rain many of them staid away. I had a very pleasant time talking with one another, paying particular attention to Amy Muir. At the supper, I took her in and waited on her, serving her bountifully till she would have no more. Then I sat beside her and talked. She is a very sociable girl, and we had a nice time. During the evening Dr. Goudy read a Psalm, and Mr. Alexander made a speech and prayed, after which we sang a hymn specially composed for the occasion by Mr. Alexander. The company dispersed after twelve o’clock, and thus ended our Jubilee. All of the family who were alive were there, with the exception of Mr. Hamilton. Two Grandparents, nine children, & seven by marriage, and thirty four grandchildren, besides guests made quite an imposing assembly. Everything passed off well, and all seemed satisfied. Grandma got several other very handsome presents from some of the guests. Not a jar occurred to mar our harmony, but “all went merry as �a marriage bell.” Rice/Campbell 62 July 14th We did not rise very early this morning. After breakfast I went to the Cottage and offered my services as an errand boy. I was kept running till dinner time. I dined at the Cottage and then took a load up to Aunt Tenie’s. Had chat with the folks and rode down in the cart with them. Met Uncle Eben and rode back to Aunt Tenie’s and then walked up to the Cottage. Then went to Aunt Tenie’s and then down town, and back to tea. Wrote to Richards this evening. July 15th Today was appointed as the day to have the family picture taken, but owing to the rainy weather it was put off till tomorrow. I took a walk down the river bank and saw the Norwegian Corvette come in. Went up to Aunt Tenie’s to tea and walked to prayer meeting with Miss Farrar. July 16/ 1863 * William Notman the photographer took Mui ,Rice family photos This being the day for the taking of the family picture Hettie Muir and I started off on foot to reach the place. The rest of the folk were to come in carriages. Our walk was very pleasant, but it began to rain as soon as we reached the ground. However we got under a tree and did not get wet. It soon stopped raining and by and by Robert and Clarke came along, and all four of us went for a walk. We began to despair of seeing the rest of the folks, but they came about twelve. *Notman not being on hand we had our lunch and made a picnic of it. We had a nice time, and enjoyed ourselves. Notman came after a while and we were all ready about half past two. �Rice/Campbell *WILLIAM NOTMAN, CANADIAN PHOTOGRAPHER 63 July 16/1863, Cont. The place was very beautiful and romantic, and we were ranged in families for the most part. Annie, Millie and I got directly in front of Grandpa and Grandma. *Notman first took a large one for himself, but this got broken afterwards. He then took a stereoscopic view, and then another. This being done we dispersed. Aunt Isabella started immediately for Portland. Most of the folks returned in the Omnibuses, but Hetty, Robert, Muir, Charlie and I went through the Cemetery and then walked across the mountain. The view from the brow of the mountain was beautiful. We arrived at Uncle William’s about six. Hetty and I went into the garden, and had some currants, strawberries and cherries, and then went up to the Cottage to tea, and to Aunt Tenie’s to spend the evening. July 17th A number of us were invited up to Thayers to spend the evening, but only Annie, Millie, Amy & I went. I called for Amy and walked up with her. We had a nice time, but after tea a number of strangers came in, and soon after half past nine Millie, Amy and I left for home. No sooner were we away than they began to dance, and Amy did not get home till midnight. Aunt Fanny and children left for Portland tonight. July 18th Received paper from Aunt Mary Ann. It had been sent to Woodstock. Was at the Cottage to dinner and tea, and then went up to Aunt Tenie’s to spend the evening. Uncles Eben, Andrew and myself rode round the mountain. Have been here four Saturdays and have been round the �mountain on three of them. Rice/Campbell July 19/1863 64 Montreal Heard Mr. Alexander both times. Spent the afternoon at the Cottage. Called in at Aunt Tenie’s after church. July 20/1863 *Cacouna, a Victorian summer place on the St. Lawrence where elite stayed. Eg. Molsons. Sent some messages for Aunt Lizzie, and then went to see Millie. As Annie had not yet been round the mountain, I promised to take her today. Got Aunt Tenie’s horse, and Miss Farrar and Shirley went with us. It rained very hard but as we were well protected and didn’t mind it. Called in at Mrs. Eastly’s and paid a visit. We had quite a nice drive, not with-standing the rain, and enjoyed it very much. Got home about six. I then started down to the boat, and saw the folks off to Cacouna. Aunt Jeanie, Uncle Sandy, Lizzie, Annie, Ebbie, Herbert, Millie and Aunt Tenie’s nurse & baby went down. Maggie is going down with Aunt Lizzie and Tenie. I got a ride up from the boat with Aunt Tenie, and went there to tea, and then went to Uncle Wm’s to see the Phantasmagoria. It was very pretty. I then went to Aunt Jeanie’s for Aunt Tenie and Miss Farrar, and saw them home. I got home myself about half past eleven. July 21 Uncle Andrew started for Brockville. Spent the morning in writing to Mary Ann. Went to the Cottage to dinner, and removed up to Aunt Tenie’s in the afternoon. �Rice/Campbell 65 July 22 Uncle Eben and family, and Amy Muir started for Hamilton at noon. Annie went with them, intending to meet Uncle Andrew at Brockville. Before she started we called on Aunt Mary. After dinner I got Chip (* the horse) and moved my valise and traps to Aunt Tenie’s and now I am comfortably settled. Miss. Farrar has her own room, ( grandmother’s nurse ) and I have the one which she had. Aunt Tenie gave me a necktie, pair of braces & etc. We three went to prayer meeting in the evening, and then called on Aunt Lizzie. Mr. Alexander starts for Brantford tomorrow. July 23 Finished my letter to Mary Ann. Took Leslie Sissy and Pussy Morton for a ride on the lower Lachine Road. July 24 In the afternoon, I took Jeannie and Maggie Hamilton and Maggie Milloy round the mountain. We also called in at the cemetery. Maggie M. drove most of the way. Uncle William’s folks started for Highgate. July 26 Sabbath Dr. Fyfe preached in the morning and Mr. Caldwell in the afternoon. It was rather a rainy day, and the people did not turn out very well I was at Uncle Milloys to tea. I have not yet heard from the west. If I don’t hear soon I will begin to get vexed for I have written a number of letters. �Rice/Campbell (p 111. Vol 2 in original ) 66 July 27/63 Called on Dr. Fyfe this morning and had a nice long talk with him. I called twice last week but he did not find him home. July 28/63 Montreal Mrs. Hamilton and family started for home at noon. Received a letter from Mary Ann, who is still in Woodstock. Also from Millie who is enjoying herself in Cacouna. We all went down to the cottage in the afternoon and stayed to tea. In the evening, Robert and I went for a walk and walked up to the rapids. We did not get home till after 11 o’clock. July 29/63 Answered Millie’s letter. In the evening Uncle Jimmie, Aunt Jenie. Mrs. Frank Campbell and Leslie & Willie K went out in the big carriage, and I took Miss Farrar and Shirley, Bridget & baby Morton in the buggy. We went up the lower La Chine Road and did not get home till nine o’clock. We had a splendid ride, and enjoyed ourselves very much. In the vening, Frank Campbell cam eup and I recited, “The Daughter Of Herodius.” July 30/63 July 30th Aunt Tenie and the rest of the folk started for Cacouna this evening. We were very sorry to have them go, but it could not be helped. We rode down to the boat and I walked up home with Miss �Farrar. I sent a letter. On this day eight years ago I left Montreal for Hamilton to work for myself. Rice/Campbell 67 July 31st Spent most of the day at home reading to Miss Farrar. We had agreed to go out riding in the evening but Uncle James came up and took Chip out so we could not go. It was very shabby of Uncle for he might have taken one of the other horses as well. I suppose he thought it was of no account how he put us out if he was suited. Miss F had her ride however, for Uncle Milloy came in his carriage and took her for a ride. I was left all alone and improved the time by writing to Mary Ann. August 1st Emancipation Day. The Y.M.C.A. Excursion took place this afternoon and I invited Miss Farrar to go, but she would not. I did not care to go alone, so I staid at home. It rained a good deal during the day but afternoon was very fine. I had a walk after dinner. Uncle Jimmy was going for a ride in the evening, but did not on account of the mud. Aug 2 Mr Green preached both times. I liked him very well. He is not eloquent, but his material is rich and feeds the hungry soul. I spent the day at the Cottage. Aug 3rd �Had a walk in the afternoon. Uncle Jimmy again disappointed us about the horses, and then did not ride. Uncle James took Miss F and I out for a short ride. Rice/Campbell 68 Aug 4/1863 Had the pony out for about an hour after Miss F. came home from market. Went for a long walk after dinner. Aunt Millie and Uncle James were here to tea. Uncle offered to pay for me if I would go to the excursion tomorrow, but I could not go as I had to be back in time for prayer meeting. Aug 5th Wrote part of a letter to Aunt Tenie. Miss F. got a letter from Auntie in which she says that she will write to me very soon. The folks are all well and dear little Shirley is quite a pet. We all went down to the Cottage to dinner and tea. I got my cane fixed today. I had a new head and ferule put on and also got it varnished, and it cost me 60 cents. The prayer meeting in the evening was a missionary prayer meeting. I led it but did not like too much. It has rained some today. Aug 6th Received a letter from Aunt Tenie. The folks are all well. Spent the evening at Mrs. Scott’s. The only others there were Miss Claxton and Robert. I had a very pleasant time and enjoyed myself very much. Aug 7th Miss F. and I went for a ride. We called for Lucy Scott and Freddy. We went down the river and �had a very pleasant time. Uncles James and Jimmie went out for a ride in the evening. Got a letter from Millie and found that they were all well. Wrote to Aunt Tenie & Millie yesterday. Rice/Campbell 69 Aug 8/1863 Wrote to Aunt Mary Ann in the morning enclosing Annie’s Carte-de-visite and a copy of the Jubilee Hymn. Also went into town and read the papers, and called at the Cottage. In the afternoon I went to prayer meeting, and then to the Natural History rooms but found them shut. Miss Farrar took Mrs. Scott for a drive, and then went to tea. I took tea at the Cottage. Bought an Illustrated Comics paper and a Witness. Robert and I had a long walk and then called for Miss Farrar. After a little conversation with Mr. Scott we started for home. Rode in the cars. Frank Campbell’s only child died tonight about eight o’clock. It has been sick since Wednesday. The disease was diarrhea. Uncle Jimmy left town today for a short trip. He expects to be back by Wednesday. Uncle William started for Highgate this afternoon. Sandy Hamilton offered to take some letters up West, so this evening I wrote to Annie, Aunt Anah, and Reuben Shenston. Aug. 9 Mr. Green preached both times. After the morning service I went to the Cottage to dinner. In the afternoon Frank Campbell came up to try to get some black edged paper, but there was none in the house. I volunteered to come up to Aunt Tenie’s for some but could not get any. I then went back to the cottage, and after tea I called at Aunt Campbell’s. I saw Agnes and the poor baby. The little fellow did not seem to be much changed. I went to the German Church to hear Sergeant Herbert preach, but we had a prayer meeting instead. We got to the Baptist church in �time for prayer meeting. Rice/Campbell 70 Aug 10th In the morning I was in town. In the afternoon I went to the funeral. I had Chip and took Robert & Linis & Jesse Thayer. After tea Uncle James and Miss Farrar went to Lachine for a ride and did not get home till near ten. I had a bath while they were gone and enjoyed myself pretty well. Aug 11th Miss F., Lucy Scott, Robert and I had planned a trip to the back river today, but Robert could not go at the time we started. He promised to come on afterward. Our ride was beautiful but warm. After dinner we enjoyed ourselves very much. Robert joined us about two, having walked out. We staid round there till half past five when we started for home. Robert drove home. On our way, we lost our plaid, and on driving back found it in the possession of an old habitant. He did not seem to like it much when we claimed it, but taking possession and throwing him a dime we drove on. We came through St. Laurent and Cote des Neiges and down between the mountains. Arrived at home. Miss Farrar found letters awaiting her from her mother and Aunt Tenie. We had a delightful chat, and spent the evening pleasantly. It commenced to rain about ten o’clock. My profit from the days apart are two superb butterflies, another small one, and a curious insect (name unknown.) The place we were at the back river was just at the rapids. It was very pretty, shady spot, with a pleasant view. I gave the hostler 30 cents for taking care of our horse. Yesterday I received letters from Rolly and Lis. �Rice/Campbell 71 August 12th Wrote to Aunt Tenie. In the afternoon I took Miss Claxton for a ride. We went up the Lower Incline road to the village and down the other. We were three hours on the way and enjoyed ourselves very much, having a nice chat about our school and schoolmates. In the evening Miss Farrar and I went to prayer meeting. I prayed. Aug 13/63 Went to the cottage today for the first time since Sunday. Grandma gave me a nice steel watch chain, a pair of woolen socks and some yarn to mend them and a couple of night shirts. Aug 14 Received a letter from Richards. He is well as are all the Hamilton folks. By the bye, on Wednesday evening, I saw Messrs Dryfoot and Roberts of Hamilton at our prayer meeting. They were stopping at the “Ottawa” and I called to see them next day but they were out. Mrs. Frank Campbell was up at the house and Uncle Jimmy took her and Miss F. out for a drive. Uncle got home on Wednesday. �Rice/Campbell 72 Aug 15/ 1863 My birthday! I am twenty-three years old, just one third of man’s allotted time. These years have rolled round very swiftly but alas very unprofitably. Miss F. wished me a happy birthday as soon as she saw me this morning. I was at the cottage but none of the folks remembered that it was my birthday and I did not enlighten them. Went down to Uncle James’ store and received a letter from Mary Ann. The dear girl had not forgotten that it was my birthday, for she sent me a large bookmark having for a motto the words “And he took the cup and gave thanks.” The cup was beautifully worked in silver Beads as if it were the words. Most of the day was spent in studying at my sermon. After tea Uncle Jimmy took Miss F. and I for a drive. We went round the Western Mountain. It was very pleasant but rather cold. I received a letter from Aunt Tenie and Millie. Aunt Isabella returned from Portland at ten o’clock at night. Aug 16 This has been a very disagreeable day to me. When I woke in the morning I feared that I might have to preach twice, so I looked over an old sermon on Matt. XI.28. Sure enough, I had to preach in the morning. I took the text Matt. XI.28, reserving my new sermon on Isai XXXII, 2 for the evening. I got along well enough till I commenced to preach, but it seemed as if my words had no effect. The people appeared to feel uneasy. Uncle James was very restless, Grandma, Miss F. and most of my relatives appeared either afraid or ashamed. I got so that I could hardly think, my thoughts would not turn into words and after speaking thirty minutes I sat �down greatly relieved. I left thoroughly ashamed of myself and hardly dared to look anyone in the face. Rice/Campbell 73 Aug 16/1863, CONT. After communion I asked Mr. Green to preach in the evening, and plead so earnestly that he consented. I would not go to the cottage to dinner, but went up to Aunt Tenie’s. In the afternoon Uncle James and Aunt Isabella came up and staid to tea; Frank was up for a little while. I felt miserable all day for I feared that I might have to preach in the evening. Fortunately Mr. Green preached. I was a little amused to see the Garvin’s and Knox’s coming to church to hear me preach. I was heartily glad that they were disappointed. After prayer meeting I escorted Miss Claxton home, and went in and sat down for a few minutes. It was about ten when I got home. I was glad when the day was over. I’ll never preach in that church again. Aug 17 Wrote to Aunt Tenie and Millie. Also to Rolly and Lis. Uncle Jimmy was going to take Miss F. and I out for a ride, but just as we were about to start, he found some letters that he should have mailed, so I had to forgo my ride and hurry down to the Quebec boat. I took the cars to the “Champ de Mars” and got to the boat in plenty of time. On my way home I watched a man walking against time. He undertook to walk 21 miles in three hours. I did not wait to see if he accomplished it or not. Aug 18 Wrote to Mary Ann. Went to the Cottage for tea. Robert and I went for a short walk and then I went to his room and we had a very pleasant time. I went back to the Cottage to take Miss F. home. Aunt Isabella gave me some seaweed, one sea-urchin with spines and three without. Some starfish and some sea shells, being some of her treasures gathered at Portland. It �was very kind of her to give them to me and they will make a nice addition to my collection of curiosities, which is rapidly increasing. Rice/Campbell 74 Aug 19th Miss Farrar went to the Cottage again today to help Aunt Isabella get her things ready. In the afternoon I started out for a walk. I went to the top of the mountain and staid there till half past six. The view from the mountain is very beautiful and I enjoyed it much. When I got down I had time merely to come home and fix myself and then start for the prayer meeting. After meeting I saw Miss Claxton home and then went to the Cottage for Miss F. Uncle William and family came home today from Highgate. I have only seen Hetty. Aug 20/1863 Uncle James and Aunt Isabella started from Upper Canada today. Miss F., Uncle Jimmie and I together with Frank and Agnes were invited out to Mr. Esty’s this afternoon and evening. I preferred spending the day at Longueil. After getting some lunch prepared I left the house about ten, called at Uncle James’ store and then strolled down to the harbor. I kept along down the shore, seeing what was to be seen, till I reached Hochelaga, then going on board the steamer Ste. Marie, I soon reached Longueil. Having landed, I walked up the bank as far as St. Lambert’s. There I ate my lunch and wandered round till I felt inclined to return. In my walk to Longueil I picked up a blanket, worth about 25cts, and as I could find no owner I kept it. After strolling through the village, I recrossed to Montreal, and reached home in time to have tea, with Uncle, who did not go to Esty’s. After tea I had a bath. �Rice/Campbell 75 Aug 21/63 I spent the morning in town and called in at the cottage. In the afternoon Miss F. and I took Aunt Millie and Jeannie for a ride round the mountain. Aug 22 Went into town in the morning to read the papers. Met Miss Claxton and invited her to go for a drive in the afternoon. Received a letter from Rolly in answer to mine of the 17 th. He says that several are in trouble about their souls, five have applied for Baptism, and appearances are hopeful. He is at present laboring at Papineauville in Lower Canada. He tells me that Ratcliff has got a call from the Thurso Church. On my way home I called on Aunt Jane and had a very nice time. Hetty and I went into the garden and had a melon and apples. She gathered some flowers for me among others, some everlastings. I got her Carte-de-visite and am to send mine. In the afternoon it began to rain just as I started out with the horse. Miss C. thought it would be expedient to put off the ride, so I went alone. I rode for about two hours then brought the horse home and went for a walk for another hour. The rain was very provoking, stopping soon after I started on my lonely trip. After tea Uncle Jimmie went for a drive, and I accompanied Miss Farrar to her aunts, Mrs. Scott’s. While at their gate, quite a laughable incident occurred. I was not going in just then and as I was just turning away from Miss F, Miss Claxton came along evidentally with the intention of going into Mrs. Scott’s, but seeming to be put out by our standing there, made as if she to pass �on. So I made way for her to pass. I said “Good evening, which she returned, and in her confusion blurted, “I;m going for a little walk.” and walked past. Rice/Campbell 76 Miss F. at once made a gesture as if for me to follow Miss C., and then whirled into the gate. For several reasons , I did not follow Miss C.I did not desire to walk with her just then, and I wanted to go to the cottage and see Robert, but most of all I wished to see Miss F. To do all this I went up the other street and round to the cottage . I talked to Grandma awhile and then went upstairs o see Robert, with whom I had some profitable conversation and then I went back to Scott’s for Miss F. Louisa Scott had just returned and I had a little conversation with her. After some time spent in the parlor Lucy favoured us some music, Miss F, and I started for home where we arrived about ten. Bought a Hebrew testament for forty cents. Spent the morning in town. Took Miss F, Aunt Millie, and little Jeanie for a drive. In the evening we all received letters from Cacouna. Miss D., Uncle Jimmie received letters from Jenie. She sent me one also enclosing one from Millie. They were all well and are coming home next week.. Millie tried to encourage me about my preaching., by telling me what other’s said about it. Uncle George’s children got home this morning. Uncle and Aunt Fanny could not travel so fast, but are expected on Thursday. Sandy Hamilton is also home. Aug 26/63 Was in town in the morning. Had my valise fixed for which I paid 20 cents. Also got miss F’s. scissors fixed. Received a letter from Mary Ann. She is in Hamilton and seems not to be going back to Woodstock. She gave me a very cold letter, and appears determined to scold. In the �afternoon Miss F. and I went for a drive. We got Lucy and Emma Scott and then went out to the Lower La Chine Road and back the Upper. Rice/Campbell 77 The drive was delightful. After tea Miss F. and I went to prayer meeting. The meeting was a splendid one and I hope did us all good. Have received an invitation to Miss Claxton’s tomorrow but I ma not going. To save appearances, I will go for a while in the evening. I am also invited to the cottage for Friday evening and to Scott’s for next Tuesday. All these are for Miss Claxton who is going asway on Wednesday. Next Thursday Lucy and Louisa Scott are invited up here. Aug 27 Spent the evening in town and at the cottage. Spent the afternoon in writing. Wrote to Aunt Jenie and Millie, the last while they are in Cacouna. Met Sandy Hamilton and heard from the west, but got no leter from either Annie or Aunt Anah. In the evening I was invited up to Mr. Claxton’s. I did not care about going, but finally went about eight. There were present two Miss Goldies, two Miss Scotts, Hettie Muir, Miss Urquhart and a young lady who’s name I know not , besides Mr. Bears, two young Wadsworths, Robert, Charlie, and two other gentlemen. I soon got in to conversation with Miss Jane De Golier. After a while, we got to looking at puzzles, Mr. Claxton showed us, and then watched Miss Urquhart, Hetty play checkers. Hettie gained nearly evrey game. She then played with another gentleman and Mr. Claxton beating both. I then played with her, beating her. Then Miss Louisa Scott and I played. I winning two games out of three. We did not start for home till half past twelve. Aug 28 Was in town in the morning. Went for a walk in the afternoon. Went round on emountin, principally to get plums. But did not gte any. Caught one butterfly. Started at three, got home �soon after five, fixed…? And went to cottage for tea, where I met Miss Calxton, Miss Lizzie Willet, Miss Faffar, Miss L and Lucy Scott. Rice/Campbell 78 Aug 28, Cont. After tea Miss Louisa and I played two games of checkers, each gaining one. We then went to prayer meeting, and then I returned to the cottage and beaued Miss L. Home. Wrote Richards. Aug 29 Uncle George and Aunt Fanny got home this evening. I intended to take Miss Claxton for a drive this afternoon, but it rained so heavily that I did not go. Miss Louisa and Lucy came up after prayer meeting and spent the evening. Robert came up shortly after tea time. We had a very pleasant time of it. Aug 30 Mr. Alexander preached in the morning from John. The narrative of the woman of Samaria. I came home to dinner and tea. Sandy Hamilton was here to dinner. Uncle Sandy Milloy was here in the afternoon in the afternoon. In the evening, I preached at the German church. Robert, Lucy, Miss Claxton ere there. My text was Hebrew X111 : 8. We got to the Baptist chuch for prayer meeting at which I took part. Aug.31 Spent the morning in town getting things to make puzzles. Bought one puzzle for ten cents. Bought some rings, & c, for a ring puzzle. Grandma gave me ’Cheever’s Lectures on Bunyan.’ Spent the afternoon in making puzzles. Called on Aunt Fanny in the evening. �Rice/Campbell 79 Sept 1 Wrote Mary Ann. Then went into town to get some things to make another puzzle of the Magical rings. Spent the afternoon in making puzzles. In the evening went up to Miss Scott’s. There were present Misses, Farar, Louisa, & Lucy Scott, two Willets, two Urquharts, Mr & Mrs Scott, Julia, and Willie, Messrs Stubbe, Mosily. R. Kneeshaw and myself. We spent a very pleasant evening together. My puzzles caused a great deal of amusement. And the question about the husband could not be found out. It was nearly twelve when we started for home. When we rang bell Uncle Jimmie tried to throw water on us but could not. He and Miss F. had some fun together before we all retired to our perspective dormatories. Sept 2 In the morning Miss Farrar and I went for a drive around the mountain. We had a very pleasant ride. In the afternoon, I busied myself making a Chinese puzzle. At tea time Miss F. received a letter from Aunt Jenie. The folks are all well except baby Foley. And they will home on Friday morning. Miss F. did not go to prayer meeting so I went alone. After I got home I wrote to Mr. Gould., making arrangements about my room. Sept 3/63 Went into town in the morning and got soaking wet . So did Miss Farrar. Received a letter from Rolly. It rained all day and I staid home all day making puzzles. Uncle James got home in the evening, �Rice/Campbell 80 Sept. 4 The folks from Cacouna arrived her at eight o’clock. They are all well. Aunt Lizzie is stopping at our house. I spent part of the evening with Millie, then came home to dinner. In the afternoon I called at Aunt Jane;s but she was out so, I went to the cottage. And had a nice talk with Millie. I told about Mary Ann’s treatment of me, and she sympathized with me. Sept 5 Three years ago today I started for the State of New York intending to make my home there. Three years and how great the change. How true it is that. God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.’ Today I spent partly in town, partly at home. Called on Cousin Ann in the morning. Aunt Tenie, Lizzie, Nurse, Baby & Leslie went in the big carriage with Patricks. I took Miss F., Herbert & Bridget & Baby Morton in the wagon. We went round the mountain and had a very pleasant drive. I asked Miss F. again for her Carte-de-visite, and she seemed unwilling to give it. She did not absolutely refuse, but gave no decided answer. The evening was spent at home. Sept 6 Heard Mr. Alexander preach two splendid sermons. In the morning his text was John IV: 18, 29, in the evening Matt. VII, 7-11. Took dinner and tea at the Cottage and spent the afternoon with Millie. �Rice/Campbell 81 Sept 7/1863 Went into town in the morning, called at Aunt Tenie’s and Fannie’s at the Cottage. In the afternoon called at Aunt Jane’s and played checkers with Hetty, and stayed to tea. After tea went to the cottage for sister Millie, and went up to Mrs. Scott’s Found A Huttleworth there. We spent a pleasant evening staying till eleven. Sept 8 In town in the morning and received a letter from Richards. He said Mary Ann felt badly at my last letter, and advises me to write a long loving letter to her to heal her wounded heart. I am tired of her oft repeated sick fits and they don’t move me, as once they did. As she has not seen fit to write to me, I will not write till I get an answer to my last. My love is all dying away. Once I loved her sincerely, but now- I hesitate to say. God knows I tried to do right and bore many things, but my love has departed. If I am wrong, I feel sorry for it. Called at the cottage and then at Aunt Jane’s In the afternoon the folks went to Mrs. Eastys’ and Millie went to Miss. Neale’s. we staid to tea, and had a pleasant time. Miss. Neale and I played six games, three drawn, three she won and one for me. We got home about ten. Then I wrote to Rolly. The folks stayed at Easty’s on account of rain, and Mr. Easty came with Uncle Jimmie. Sept 9 Went into town in the morning. Spent the afternoon in writing and talking to Miss Farrar. In the evening, she and I went to prayer meeting. I spoke in meeting. Afterwards we went up to Mrs. Scott’s for a while. I wrote Uncle Eben and Richards. I told John about how affairs stood. �Rice/Campbell 82 Sept 10/1863 Wrote to Mary Ann. I told her that I had come to the conclusion that I did not love her as I ought, so I returned the locket to her. Incomplete…. Sept 10 …. Found missing bit need to be filled in ……Cote St. Paul. In the evening Miss F. and I went to the Social Meeting. I had a pretty good time and we got home about tea. Sept 11th Spent the morning in going into town. Read, wrote letters, &c, and so spent the day. Called on Aunt Fanny and staid to dinner. Called on Aunt Jeannie and at the Cottage. We all went to the cottage to tea. There were so many that Miss F., Millie, Uncle James and I sat at the small table. We had a very pleasant time. After tea we went in the parlor talking and enjoying ourselves till quite late. Millie and I went off and had a quiet talk about Mary Ann. Sept 12 Went into town and called on Mr. Scott, and also on Cousin Ann. When I came home I found that there was a letter from Miss F. at the store, so I started off after it. On the way I met young Sutherland, an old schoolmate of mine. After I brought the letter I helped Aunt Tenie peel peaches until nearly five. Then I went out to call on Miss Louisa Scott. I spent a pleasant hour and then went to the Claxton’s. He gave me a thousand tracts and some little books. I carried �them home and then went to Uncle William’s to tea. Millie, Lucy, Robert and myself were the only ones outside of the family present. Rice/Campbell 83 Sept 12. Cont. Our evening passed very pleasantly. Aunt Tenie’s folks were at Miss Neale’s and did not get home till after tea, and I did not get my trunk from Aunt Jeannie’s till eleven o’clock. After that time, the folks had all their packing to do. On Friday Grandma gave me four dollars. Saturday Aunt Tenie gave me a box of figs, box of plums, candles, boots, &c, and Uncle James gave me a very fine pair of pants. Sept 13 My last Sabbath in Montreal. Heard Mr. Alexander preach twice. Took dinner at the Cottage and tea at Aunt Tenie’s. Walked to and from evening meeting with Miss Farrar. In the evening Aunt Tenie gave me two dollars and a quarter collected from the folks as the balance on last term. Sept 14 We started for the West today. I intend to leave by the boat at nine and the others are coming at twelve. Aunt Tenie has just placed in my possession six dollars from Millie Muir for Uncle Eben. Evening 9 ½ PM Uncle James came up just after breakfast and gave me a pair of boots also two dollars. I walked down to the boat and waited till the children and baggage came aboard. We left the Canal Basin about half past nine and had a pleasant ride up to Lachine where the Aunts and Miss Farrar came �aboard. Aunt Lizzie got room No. 10, Aunt Tenie, 12 and I, 14. After dinner I had a very nice time talking to Miss F. I also spent the evening talking to her. Rice/Campbell 84 Sept. 14, cont. She had guessed about my engagement, so I told her all about it, and how I had now determined to break it. We had a very interesting time of it. So far my trip has been very pleasant, but alas I must soon part with my loved ones. Every hour brings the parting nearer. I have obtained possession of one of Miss F.’s rings and intend to tease her about it. Aunt Tenie bought me some paper and a pen knife. Sept 15th Not sleeping well, I was out in the saloon by four o’clock. It was then just light enough to see. We were entering at the De Plat Rapids. Before breakfast time we had also ascended the Point Iroquois, and Galop rapids. The scenery was beautiful, and the sunrise was magnificent. There was a very strong headwind which lasted all day, and made it rather disagreeable to sit out on the deck. At Prescott, the two Cameron’s came on board, but as they took a deck passage, I did not see them till we got to Kingston. I bought a Yankee Nations, and Waverly, and Hattie and I sat on deck reading them. Hattie dropped her paper, and I stooping to pick it up, her hat blew off, and before I could secure either, hat and paper flew overboard, and floated slowly down the river. I was very sorry that Hattie lost her hat for it was a very pretty one, and became her very well. At Brockville Mont came aboard with a new student, a brother of Ballantyne’s. Hattie and I sat on deck till dinner time viewing the beauty of the Thousand islands, but we were very stupidly �called to dinner, just as we came to the best part so that we lost the most magnificent view on the whole river. Rice/Campbell 85 Sept. 15.cont. Owing to the strong headwind, we were behind time in reaching Kingston and also late in leaving it. During the evening I was talking to Hattie and Aunt Tenie. As soon as we left Kingston we had tea and then Hattie and I went and sat on the afterdeck and had a long talk. I asked her for her photograph but again she seemed disinclined to give it. About nine she went in and then I wrapped myself up in the plaid, laid my head on the guards and was soon in profound thought. I reviewed my thoughts and feelings and came to the conclusion that I am over head and ears in love with Hattie. And yet I dare not tell her of it for several reasons. First I think she won’t care a rap for me except as a friend; again she knows of my recent engagement and it is far from likely that she would trust me when I had already broken with one lady. I will not be through my course for a year and it would not be just the thing to engage her – even if she were willing – of which I am very doubtful – for so long a time. If nothing turns up to produce a denouncement I will say nothing till next summer and then if she is disengaged I will speak. My relatives would be delighted, she is just the woman I need for a wife, and would suit me exactly. During my reverie my cap blew into the lake and left me bareheaded. I was too much engaged to make great effort to save it. Pulling the plaid over my head I lay there for quite a while, till I got cold and tired. Then I went in to bed about ten or half past. Sept 16th Was awake at two for want and got up about five. Had to stay in the saloon till breakfast time for want of a hat. We reached Port Hope about six. When Hattie came out I asked her to get the key �of Aunt Tenie’s trunk so that I might get my rowdy hat out of it. Auntie refused to let me have it, but when I told her that I had lost my other one she went with me and got it. Rice/Campbell 86 Sept. 16.cont Cameron gave me letters from Rolly and Ross. After breakfast I gave Mont an introduction to Hattie, and they had a pleasant time together. At Toronto I gave Mont an introduction to Aunt Tenie, but I could not get a chance to introduce him to Aunt Lizzie. We did not stay long in Toronto. The sail to Hamilton was delightful. I talked to Hattie most all the way. When we reached Brown’s Wharf, Richards met me and said that Uncle had been down several times and wished me to go up to their house. I went with John to see Aunt Anah. She gave me the ten dollars. Then I went to the store, staid a few minutes and then John and I started down for the wharf. We ran all the way down from wharf to wharf and were almost used up when we got to the boat. I got tickets for the folks and when the baggage came from the boat I got it checked. It did not come up till the cars got in. They were much crowded and it was very difficult to get seats. Had it not been for Mont, the folks would hardly have got seats. Mont secured a seat for me beside Hattie for which I felt very grateful. Our ride to Paris was rather unpleasant for we were very tired, but I had a good time with Hattie. Before we reached Paris I asked Mont to attend to seeing the ladies off the cars, while I attended to the baggage. We had to wait over half an hour at Paris. When we got to Brantford they landed us away from the depot and we all had to walk to the depot. Uncle Andrew met us. After the folks started for home I went back with the baggage man to get our trunks. After a while a truck came along and we loaded up and got safely home after a good deal of trouble. I walked home and got there as soon as the baggage wagon. I felt completely used up when I got home. After tea Uncle and I carried the trunk �upstairs and then we spent a short time in the parlor before we went to bed. Rice/Campbell 87 Sept 16. Cont. This evening was my chance of having any private talk with Hattie. Perhaps it is well with my happiness that it should not be, for how can I hope to win her love. She would distain the very idea of taking up with me, after the many chances which she has probably had. She has completely won away my heart – if heart I have – and I would be apt to make a fool of myself if I stayed long in her presence. Had I hopes of winning her I would speak before I leave for Woodstock but as things are I think I had better not unless she by some means comes to a knowledge of my feelings. I begin to think that she suspects that I am in love with her. God grant me a right decision. Sept 17 Spent the morning in writing and talking to Hattie. She wants very much to see my journal of the trip but I don’t want to let her see it. In the afternoon I accompanied her and Annie into town, and then went up to the Shenston’s. I saw Reuben and returned his watch. I offered to pay for the use of it, but he refused. I also saw Miss Shenston. In the course of conversation she said that she had written to me from Drumbo on Saturday. She had seen Mary Ann there. My letter was received on Friday and a letter sent in reply on Saturday. M.A. was very sick and will not be able to work for some time. She is not going back to Woodstock. Miss S. has a very bad opinion of Mrs. Cox. Reuben was in the room and I could not find out very much, but I intend to call again and find full particulars. It seems the Dr. in H. told M.A. that there was danger of her �becoming insane and this has frightened her terribly. I am sorry that she feels so badly about my breaking the engagement, but it is too late. Rice/Campbell 88 Sept.17, Cont. She should have thought of this a year ago. Then I loved her sincerely – or at least thought so – now I do not love her one bit. Every spark of affection has died out. After leaving Shenston’s I met the girls in Uncle’s store and walked home with them. It began to rain, and Annie ran on, leaving Hattie and I to follow with the umbrella. It hardly rained at all so we took our time. I forgot in recording yesterday’s doings to mention a conversation I had with Mont just before dinner. He has been thinking of breaking his engagement because Miss Patten is not educated . It is rather strange that he and I should be thinking of the same thing at the same time. But I have far more reason then he for M.A. is not only not educated ut she has treated me shamefully. I guess both of our engagements will go into the winds. In the evening Robert and Jim came up. I was in a meditative mood, thinking of Hattie’s etc. and as I felt no interest in the conversation I wen into the parlor and lay down on the sofa to think. I fell asleep and slept till the folks were going to bed. My brain is a regular whirl what with doubts as to what M.A. will do in regard to breaking the engagement, desires to speak to Hattie and tell what I feel, and fears that she cares nothing for me. Sept 18 In the morning I went into town with Hattie’s letter to her mother. While there I got a paper for Aunt Tenie besides the town paper & “The Globe.” I also bought some glass hearts for a quarter of a dollar. When I came home I gave Hattie two for her puzzle. She wanted something to mark �her dress so I went into town in the afternoon for some French Chalk. I also got some groceries, and delivered Mrs. Potter’s parcel. Rice/Campbell 89 Sep 18/cont. Hattie wanted to pay for the chalk and pretended to get vexed because I refused to let her. But I laughed her out of her vexation. After tea we sat talking till about nine when the Aunts and Uncles went to bed. Hattie, Annie and I sat up talking till half-past-ten. I do wish I knew whether I was anything more than a friend to Hattie. I hope so, think from what I have seen, and yet am afraid to put the matter to a final test. Were it ot for the hated engagement in which I was recently entangled, I would have no hesitation Sept 19 Brantford Went for a walk in the morning with the children. Then went into town, a message from Aunt Lizzie. In the aftrnoon I picked a lot of French beans, and dug some potatoes. Annie and Hatie went into town, I began again to read. Salla books. Hattie showed me a place where she seems to think suited me. I think the book isa very nice one. Sept 20 Brantford Went to Mr. Woods Church in the morning, principaly to get a chance to talk to Hattie, but failed in my endeavor. Heard a very good sermon. In the afternoon Robert was here and of course I got no chance to speak. In the evening I accompanied the aunts to hear Mr. Stewart while Robert went with the girls to the Congregational church,. Mr. Stewart preached splendid sermon on he subject of Christ before Pilate. �Rice/Campbell 90 Sept 21 Eight a.m. Got up quite early and wrote a piece of poetry to Hattie. I asked her last night to come down early this morning so that I might talk to her. If she gives me the chance I intend to ask her if she does or will love me. I may just as well know now as any time. Delay will do me no good, while promptness may win all. I was foolish not to speak while on the boat. Evening As I expected Hattie came down early, and I gave her the poetry to read. Then I asked her for her love, but she said she loved no one. She would not give me a very decided answer, but appeared determined to discourage me. I could not get much chance for talk, for the folks were passing back and forth through the room. I fancy she cares more for me than she pretends. At any rate, I am bound to make her love me if possible. She seems to think that my love is not genuine, but time will prove that to her. God helping me I will win her for my wife. When Uncle drove over to the store he took my valise and parcel. I staid at the house till half past eleven, and then started for town. It was very hard to say goodbye to all. Called at the store for my baggage, and went up to the cars. They were much behind time, and were late at Paris. I checked my valise at Paris for Woodstock but had not time to get my trunk out of the baggage room. I thought I would have to stay till seven, but the baggage Master promised to send it on by the evening train. I felt quite sad coming up on the train, which was crowded. Found all things right at Gould’s and went up to the Institute to see Mont. He told me that Mary Ann is completely crazy. He called on her on Thursday and could not get a rational saying from her. He �saw her again on Friday and had some conversation with her. She blames my relatives for my wishing to break the engagement. Rice/Campbell 91 Sept 21 Cont. Poor girl, I am very sorry to find that she takes it so hard, but she should have thought of this long before she was trifling with me, but no love mingles with it. Little did I dream that love could go so completely extinguished. Mary Ann’s friends will blame all her sickness on me, although it has been plain to all that she has been failing for three or four years. It is true, as I knew, and as Mont said, that this will blast my reputation in this part of Canada. Be it so then; I am sorry for it, but I feel guiltless. I have been “more sinned against than sinning.” Mary Ann denies being jealous of Eliza or Mary Bland, and now is sure that Hattie has been the cause of the rupture. She will not admit that she is at all to blame. Mont says that her nerves are completely shattered, that she can never get over it, and she herself thinks she won’t live till spring. I hope this is not all true. I hope – sincerely hope – that she may still be spared to a life of happiness. Mont is very cold to me and evidently thinks I am altogether to blame. I fear that it will prove a barrier to our friendship, but I hope not. I hear that Mrs. Cox has gone to Drumbo to see M.A. The miserable hypocritical wretch. After causing it all, she will sympathize with her, and not with me. But, God helping me, I will brave it all. Today I paid Gould’s folks ten dollars which I owed on last year’s term’s board. Also paid Carryer one year’s pew rent, $4.50. Went to the Post Office but got nothing. I wonder why that letter of Miss Shenston’s has not yet arrived. It was mailed a week ago last Saturday. I renewed my subscription for box 182. In the evening my trunk arrived and Mr. Gould and I carried it up from the Depot. I did not unpack it as I felt cold and unwell. Very few of the students are back yet. I have seen none of the teachers �but Mr. Hankinson. Rice/Campbell 92 Sept 21 Cont. And now on my return to Woodstock, let me review my actions during my absence from it. June 23rd, nearly three months ago, I left this town to go to Montreal. After a day and a half spent in H., I took passage on the “Magnet,” and after two days of pleasant sailing, arrived safely in Montreal. I stayed four weeks at Uncle George’s during which time I preached twice; once at Cote St. Paul, June 28th and once at the German Church July 12th. On the 13th of July was our Jubilee at which I officiated as spokesman for the grandchildren. On the 16 th our family picture was taken at the back of the mountain. On the 21st, I moved to Aunt Tenie’s where I remained during the rest of my stay in Montreal. On the following day Uncle Eben & family started for home. On the 30th, Aunt Tenie, Lizzie, and children started for Cacouna, Aunt Jeannie and the others having started on the 20th. Henceforth, Hattie and I were left alone, and a pleasant time we had. We rode, talked, walked, visited, &c. On the whole had a splendid time for the five following weeks, during which time I preached in the Baptist chapel Aug 16 th and in the German church Aug. 30th. My birthday occurred on the 15th, but was very dull this year. On Sept 4th all the Cacouna folks arrived in safety, looking remarkable well. On the 10 th I wrote to Mary Ann, asking a release from my engagement on the grounds of lack of love. I felt that I had lost my affection for her, and that now I loved her not. On the few following days I paid my farewell visits to various persons and places, and on the fourteenth we started for the West. Had a very pleasant trip and enjoyed it very much. Spent most of my time talking to Hattie. The 15th was very windy and several hats & caps went �overboard, among others Hattie’s & mine. Rice/Campbell 93 That night I woke to the consciousness that I loved Hattie. On the 16 th we arrived in H., twelve hours behind time. We staid there two hours, thus giving me time to see Richards, and then we started for B. where we arrived safely after much trouble. There I stayed till this morning, when I again returned to Woodstock to resume my studies for another year. These three months have been productive of much joy and great sorrow. They have been the occasion but not cause of my breaking an engagement which once was deemed unbreakable. It has caused me sorrow in many ways, but also has much joy been produced by the varied experiences of three months. With Holland I feel that I can heartily say “Thank God for evil – for it has done me good.” But why distract my brain with this? “Tis past – let that suffice.” Sept 22 ok Went to school for the first time this term. Recited two lessons; Christian Theology & Exegesis of Romans. Our lessons are pretty well arranged. Three days in the week we have Hebrew the last hour in the morning, and Church History the first in the afternoon. Two days in the week we have Christian Theology the second hour in the morning & Exegesis the last hour. This afternoon I spent in unpacking and managing my things. Sent Torrance my “Harmony of the Gospels.” Paid my incidentals, bought a new top for my lamp, some oil, &c. Sept 23rd * Beechnutting �Recited my first lessons in Hebrew and Church History. After tea Emmons and I went out Beech nutting and got as many as we could carry. Rice/Campbell 94 Sept 24/1863 Miss Vining and Kitchen were here to tea. Sept 26 Yesterday my stove was put up. Today I received the long expected letter from Drumbo and found that it was not worth fretting about. It says nothing about releasing me from my engagement, but merely expresses sorrow for what has occurred, &c, &c. It went to Montreal, then Hamilton, and then here, and took two weeks in the journey. I wrote Aunt Tenie, & Hattie, and then went for a walk. This evening our Missionary Society held its first meeting. Coutts was elected President, McGregor, Vice and Brierly, Secretary. Gave 25 cents collection. Dr. Fyfe lectured to us. His subject was the true Missionary Spirit, that it consisted in fervent earnest piety, and great love and sympathy for perishing man. During the lecture I left my utter unfitness for the work of a foreign missionary. Some things Dr. said made me think that it was neither wise nor prudent for me to think of the work. I am almost persuaded to give up the idea. Sept 27 Dr. preached in the morning from Philippians 1:23, “for I am in a strait betwixt two, &c.” It was Mrs. Topping’s funeral sermon, and was a very fine one. Spent the afternoon in reading, and in the evening heard Dr. preach from Luke XIX, 22 “Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee.” Our evening prayer meeting was a very good one. Spent the afternoon in reading, and in the evening heard the Dr. preach from Luke x1x,”Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee. Our �evening prayer meeting was a very good one. Rice/Campbell 95 Sept 28 Our Hebrew lesson today was very hard, so also was our Church History, but we got through both very well. I fixed my book case this afternoon, and wrote something for Hattie. After eight I felt tired and lay down on the bed to rest. I was sucking Lozenges when one slipped into my throat and stuck there. I found that it was not going to stop my breathing or cause serious unconsciousness, so I lay still and marked the sensation produced. Wrote a long letter to Rolly in answer to his of the 14th. Sept 29 In our today’s lesson in Christian Theology the question to be discussed was “Is the seat of religion in the head or the heart, or in both?” Dr. seemed to favor my view more than that of any of the class. This evening Mrs. Vinton – for many years a missionary in Burmah, lectured to us. She did indeed give a very interesting lecture. After she had finished, we were addressed by Mr. Luther, a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, who has dedicated himself to the work of Burmah missions, and who expects to sail in November with Mrs. Vinton. We had a very pleasant evening of it, and I trust were benefited. After getting home I copied something for Hattie. Sept 30th Yesterday Mont read me a letter which he had written to Mary Ann, at her request, about me. In it he tells her what I have said to him in regard to the matter, and advises her to release me from �the engagement. He also tells her that she is doing wrong by giving way as she is doing. I rather think that I was mistaken in my ideas about Mont being cold with me. Rice/Campbell 96 Seot 30. cont He seems to be again returning to his old friendliness. Today I have been reading, writing and studying. Before school, I called on Mrs. Vinton and Mr. Luther and had some pleasant conversation with them. I also called on Mrs. Fyfe, or rather I saw her when I called on Mrs. V. After tea, Emmons and I went Beech nutting, but with little success. I sat up studying till quite late. Got letter from Millie. Oct 1 The beginning of the last quarter of the year. Just to think that nine months have passed since the New Year and yet it appears so short. Today I got permission to go to Brantford tomorrow. He is going away next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so I got to leave to stay till Thursday. I will have to write a sermon during that time, but that is all. Our question today was “Is Christianity Historical or Philosophical? Is it founded on facts or principles?” We all took the ground that it was founded on principles. In the evening, Emmons and I went beech nutting. We brought home a great quantity. I had my pockets full besides an armful of branches. I spent some time writing out a plan for the Dr. on the text, Luke XXIV v. 47, “Beginning in Jerusalem.” I have been teasing Mrs. Gould, making her believe that I am married. She almost believes it, but is not quite certain. �Rice/Campbell 97 Oct 8/93 Home again after an absence of nearly a week. And now for a description of what I did and suffered. One Friday I recited my lesson as usual. Secondly I did not get away from school till three. I then came home, changed my coat, and started for the Post Office, but got no letter. I left the office precisely at three and took up my line of march for B. Not liking the railroad track to walk on, and having no money to pay my fare on the cars, I walked, taking the carriage road. I hoped to get a ride part of the way. The road was pretty good, but rather wet. Soon after passing Eastward, a team came up loaded with the wheel of a thrashing machine. Thinking it better to ride than walk, I halted and asked for a ride. I rode about five miles, but the horses walked, and the driver stopped twice, so that I did not get along any faster than if I had walked. It was rather cold riding. The trees looked beautiful for they were just changing the colour of their leaves. I reached the toll-gate halfway to Brantford about dark, and the rest of the journey I had to perform in the dismal darkness. I was continually thinking myself further on than I really was and was constantly being disappointed. I had no way of telling the time, and supposed that I could not reach Brantford till eleven. On the contrary it was hardly nine when I got there. So I walked twenty six miles in six hours. I consider it pretty good walking, being four miles an hour. I found company at the house, so I went round to the kitchen and rested myself and got something to eat. Then I went into the parlor and surprised the folks. Mrs. Potter was there. We sat up till twelve or after. On Sat.3rd I spent most of the day in the house. Went into town in the afternoon, with Annie and Hattie who were going to Mrs. Wilkes to spend the evening. I wrote �part of a letter to Millie. It came on to rain very hard and the girls got Drenched. Rice/Campbell 98 Oct.8/63, cont Going into town I asked Hattie if she would love me, but she said she could not. I could not learn her reasons, for Annie was so close to us that we could not talk freely. Sabbath morning it rained, but held up about church time. Annie and I went to church with Uncle. Mr. Stewart preached an excellent sermon from Col. II: 10, “Ye are complete in him.” It was communion Sabbath and I remained. Mr. Stewart called on me for the first prayer of Communion. I rode home with the Morton’s. I spent the afternoon in reading. I also had a long talk with Hattie, and she gave me her reasons for refusing me, viz: - she could not marry one whom she did not devotedly love, and she did not so love me; and again that she would never marry a minister. There were her main reasons. I could not drive her from those positions, though I tried hard enough. I resolved not to give her the letter I had written as I had had a good opportunity of speaking to her. Robert Morton was out in the afternoon, but not one of the folks would go to church and I had to go alone. Mr. Riendeau of Grande Ligne preached. On Monday I wrote to Millie, and about noon we all went into town. Aunt Lizzie, Aunt Tenie & Hattie, and I had our Carte de Visite taken at Smiths. I had half a dozen as I had no more money, but each of the others had a dozen. The negatives looked splendid and the pictures will probably be very good. I was to call on Wednesday to get them. We transacted a little more business and went home to dinner. About four I went to Shenston’s to see Reuben. I had a long talk with him about Cook’s horse and the watch, but he told me a very straight story. I also had a talk with Miss Shenston about M.A. She �thinks I could not act differently if I tried, unless I acted anything but a straight forward part. I stayed to tea. Rice/Campbell 99 Oct 8/63, cont. On Tuesday I wrote to Uncle Eben & Richards, and gave the letters to Aunt Tenie to take to Hamilton. There was a letter to Hattie in town but Uncle forgot it, so I walked in and got it for her. I had another talk with her, but she utterly refused to give me any ground of hope. She said I must think no more of her, must forget her, &c. I told her how wrong it was to refuse a man simply for being a minister; for it showed that she preferred a life of ease to one of labor in Christ’s cause. She then withdrew this objection, and said she would marry even a minister if she loved him. Still she would neither say that she loved me now, nor give me reason to hope that she ever would love me. I don’t know what to think. Either she loves another, or has loved and been disappointed, and doubts all men. From what I have heard, I gather that she had a love affair with Frank, and another with Mr. Cross, and perhaps these have made her suspicious. I pray there are two main reasons why she does not or will not love me, or at least let me know it. One is that she knows that if she becomes my wife, a life of toil awaits her, and she must give up many worldly pleasures, and inconsistencies in which she now indulges, and these she does not feel inclined to forgo. The second reason may be that she doubts the sincerity of my love. Not that she thinks I am deceiving her but she fancies that I am self-deceived. She is not to blame for this thought for any young lady might hesitate to love a man who had just broken with another lady. If the first is her reason, it may soon be remedied, for she is, I believe, a true Christian and the very reason will cause her to see the wrong she does to the cause of Christ by an ins=consistent �life and love for Jesus will cause her to live more consistently, and then the objection will have vanished. Rice/Campbell 100 Oct.8/63 cont. If the second is her reason, time will prove its truth or falsity, and if I really love her, a year or two will prove the strength of my affection and convince her that I am worthy of her love. If in the meantime she should love and marry another I will just have to bear it patiently, and bid her “God Speed.” If she does or could love another better, far better is it that she should marry that other, than that she should marry me. God knows I believe I love her, sincerely, but time alone can show whether it is a lasting feeling or a transitory passion. I think she is wise after all, for her course may spare us the utterance of many sad truths. I told her plainly I was fettered now, and could not speak out plainly, but that next July I would be free and then I would talk to her as I wished. I also promised to drop the subject till then. The Aunts went out that afternoon, and left Hattie, Annie and I at home. I read to the girls for some time and also talked to them. I played with Shirley for about an hour. I wrote some at my sermon. On Wednesday I went into town, and got a letter for Hattie and another for Aunt Tenie. I called on Mrs Tisdale and she gave me a letter for her son. She had some grapes to send up, but I had no way to carry them. I called at Smiths, but the photographs were not ready, owing to the bad weather. Annie is to call for mine. I met Mr. & Mrs. Stewart there, and received a cordial invitation to tea, which I accepted. In the afternoon I repaired some things for Aunt Tenie & Lizzie. Aunt Tenie gave me her Arquette. I told Auntie to give my Carte de Visite to Hattie, Aunts Tenie & Lizzie & keep one for herself and send the other two to me. I again asked Hattie for hers and she partly promised. I gave her ring back, accompanied by a short note stating that �it would not be right to keep her ring against her will, asking her kind remembrance of me who had always tried to act the part of a true friend, and wished abundant blessings as her lot in life Rice/Campbell 101 Oct 8/63 I don’t know what she thought, for I walked off as soon as I gave her the note. If I can’t have her love me, I will at least have her respect me. About four, I went into town to Mr. Stewart’s. I had a very pleasant time talking to him, and left about seven. After mailing a couple of letters for Aunt Tenie I went home, arriving as they were at tea. Robert came over and staid till after eleven. As he started we noticed a fire in town, and he, Uncle Andrew & I started for it. It was opposite the Methodist Church. As soon as I saw where it was I started back to tell the folks. It was about one before they went to bed. It was hard to part from them especially from those who were going to Montreal. After they left me, and I may say I bade them goodbye for I did not expect them to be up early enough for me to bid them goodbye before I started. Aunt Tenie gave me dollar and a quarter and tried to make me promise not to walk, but I would not promise. I prepared everything for an early start. I tried to write but did not feel in the humour, so I threw myself down, clothes and all to sleep. This morning I woke about six. I expected to be away by four, but overslept myself. Before I could get away Annie came down to see me off. I started to walk to Paris, but within a mile of Paris, I got a ride and rode right to the depot. The G.W.R. train was due at 10:35 but owing to the excursion did not arrive till 11:55. I got to Woodstock about one. It was storming fearfully when I stopped here, but soon cleared up, and I came home. I have spent the afternoon in studying, or at least trying to, but I don’t succeed very well. Mr. Gould, Mabee & Smith are off to the excursion. So are Mont & Northrup. So ends this excursion of mine, very pleasant has it �been, and yet some painful things have happened. Rice/Campbell 102 Oct 8/63 cont. Frank and Agnes came up to stay to tea. I went to my own rooms and staid there till tea-time. In the evening I went to the German Church to hear Robert preach. His text was Matt V.6: “Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.” His divisions were first, the subject, righteousness; 2nd the action, hungering and thirsting; 3rd the commendation, blessed; 4th the promise, they shall be filled. He spoke about 30 minutes, and I was well pleased with him. We got back to the Baptist church in time to hear part of an interesting sermon by Mr. Alexander, on the contrast between the prayers of the Pharisees and Publicans. After prayer meeting, Mss F. and I walked home together, and spent the evening in conversing on various subjects. Oct 9 During the night Mabee & Smith got home, but Mr. Gould did not come. Mont also staid over till today noon. A man who was hurt on the railroad last night was brought in here, and lies in a very precarious condition. He fell into a cattle guard and has been insensible ever since. The lessons today came very hard on me, but will be easier soon. This afternoon I had a talk with Mont. He saw M.A. and reported that she is getting better slowly. She returned to me Dr. Spring’s work on the “Power of the Pulpit,” Mont says that her uncle offered her eight hundred dollars for my letters that he might sue me, but she refused. The old scamp might sue all he pleased, for he could get nothing out of me. If M.A. acts right, she will burn my letters, for they are of no use to her, but are dangerous to me. She can do what she pleases for I don’t care a cent. �If she means to hold me, she can hold to her heart’s content; if she means to sue she can sue and get her trouble for her pains, or she can do what she pleases. Rice/Campbell 103 Oct. 9 cont I will await further particulars before saying more. I paid another shilling to that tract society, the third in as many moths. My right foot is quite lame, and has been so since last Friday. It pains me considerably. Received a letter from Robert today, telling me of what Mr. Claxton had said in regard to his studying for the ministry. Poor Robert doesn’t know that I knew all this some time ago. I have finished my sermon for the Doctor. It takes twenty pages of note paper, on the text, “A man shall be as an hiding place, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land” Isa. XXXII. 2. Was in visiting at Mabee’s room for a while. Mr. Gould got home tonight. Oct 10 Handed in my sermon to Dr. Fyfe. Spent a great part of the day in preparing a new account book. Also got up my Hebrew Lesson. Led the prayer meeting in the evening. Borrowed Titcomb’s letters from Northrup. Mont is off to Dundas, Chesney to Ingersoll, & Fitch to Bronte. Oct 11 Wrote to Ross in answer to his of Sept 16th. Coming home to dinner, Dr. Fyfe overtook me to go for a short walk, as he wished to talk to me. I consented and we went to the Post Office and back. He questioned me about the facts connected with my breaking my engagement with Mary Ann. It seems somebody has told him a long lingo about me. I told him the truth, as fully as I �thought proper. I don’t see what he has to do with it, or what business it is of his. In the afternoon I wrote along letter to Aunt Tenie. It consisted of sixty pages of note paper, closely written I was up till very late. Rice/Campbell 104 Oct. 13 Today I got through my lesson quite easily, as they were not hard. I borrowed Richard’s Fasquelle and Higgins French dictionary, and after dinner I went to the book store and bought a Charles XII. I also bought another blank book. Having no money I got trusted for a few weeks. I called in to see J.R. cook about that horse. He still denied that Shenston paid. I met Ratcliff, but had very little time to talk. I received a letter from Annie enclosing two of my Carte de Visites, and one of Hattie’s. I was very glad to get the latter, for I hardly expected that she would give it to me. I will indeed prize it highly and will make it my aim to gain possession of the “Original,” as well as it is not as good looking as she is. It makes her look too old. Mont asked me today to go out with him to Embro next time he goes, and I partially promised to do so. Mr. Impelt has come to his senses at last, but is still very low. Oct 15 Did not go to bed last night till nearly four o’clock and today I feel the effects of it. In our theology, Dr. Fyfe gave us a lecture on the most distinguished Theological writers of ancient and modern times. Have been very busy today, getting up tomorrow’s lessons. Received a note from Lis. She is going to Berthier-en-haut. They removed Mr. Impelt to-night. The doctor thought that the noise of the cars hurt him more than it would to remove, so they took him to the other end of the town. Oct. 16th �Worked hard at my Fasquelle thinking that it came off today, but found that it is not till Wednesday. Spent the afternoon in translating Hebrew and writing to Robert. Went for a walk after tea, and then came back to study. Rice/Campbell 105 Oct 16, cont. About nine the notion seized me to write a piece of poetry to Hattie. I at first intended to write an acrostic, but could not get my thoughts into Rhyme. I then tried blank verse, and succeeded pretty well. The piece contains 66 lines, and is headed “Lines suggested by a friend’s portrait.” It was long after one before I had finished writing, revising, copying and recopying it. Oct. 17th Our class met with Dr. Fyfe to read skeletons. Mine was on Ps. CVI:14-15. During our class I was called for, and being excused, I found Edwin Thayer waiting to see me. He had come to town on business, and thought he would call on me. I was glad to see him. Went down town with him, and then to the depot. He went up to Ingersoll by the noon train. I spent the afternoon in writing. Wrote to Annie in answer to one received on Thursday. Went to prayer meeting, but did not take part, as the time was fully occupied. Oct. 18 Dr. Fyfe preached both times, and gave two excellent sermons. In the afternoon Willis called on me and staid to tea. We have had a very nice day. It threatened rain, but did not rain. I suppose this is Aunt Tenie’s last Sabbath in the West. I expected to hear from her but did not. �Oct. 19 Received a letter from Rolly. He is still preaching with success and seems to be enjoying himself at his work. Rice/Campbell 106 Oct. 20/ 1863 Dr. went to Hamilton today to attend the meeting of the Missionary Convention. He will be back in time for Thursday’s lessons. Received a letter from Richards. He says that it is false to say he sympathizes with M.A. more than me. He blames both, but her the most. He also says that this affair is not going to interfere with our friendship. He tells me that he intends getting married in January. I am glad of it for I think it will do him good to settle down. On the whole I am well pleased with his letters and it has been to me like oil upon the troubled waters. Oct 21 Dr. was away in Hamilton today. I had only one lesson, French. My exercise, the first in nine years, had twenty seven errors, but most of them rose from my ignorance of the idioms. I spent the day in reading, studying, and writing. I wrote an answer to “Rock me to Sleep,” but it does not please me very well. I intend sending it to Aunt Tenie for criticism. I have adopted the plan of taking a walk everyday immediately after supper. I find I need plenty of exercise. Oct. 22/1863 Dr. was home in time to hear our lessons today. We got along well but had a pretty long discussion in regards to the meaning of Ktisi in Romans VIII: 19-23. Mont held that it meant the unconverted part of mankind, while I held that it meant the whole creation, animate and �inanimate. Dr. agreed with my view of it. I have not yet heard from Aunt Tenie, and I feel low spirited. I need a nice long, loving letter from her to set me up again. Spent the afternoon in studying and had a walk for an hour after tea. Rice/Campbell 107 Oct. 23 It rained a good deal today and was wet and muddy. We had a hard Hebrew lesson, but recited it well. Our church history was a failure. Dr. was so disgusted that he gave us the same lesson over again. This evening I attended the exercises of the Adelphian for the first time since the first meeting in last term. The meeting was a wretched one. Brierly declaimed, “The Burial of Sir John Moore,” and old McDonald declaimed a piece which was but half committed. The debate was a poor affair. The question was “Resolved that the character of a nation is developed more by physical count more than direction” The speakers were Fitch and Torrance, Affirmative, and McPhail and Timpany, Negative. The speeches were miserable. Timpany’s was the only one that contained arguments, while Torrance made the only speech. The negative gained the decision. The only redeeming thing about the meeting was the “Basket” the ladies’ paper, which was capital and was read by the editress, Miss Ward. Oct. 24 The exercises this morning were pretty good. After exercises we got out Theological text books. They are very neat looking books, costing about 60 cents. Clarke and I took a walk down to the book store. I spent the afternoon in studying and writing. This evening the Judson Missionary Society had its monthly meeting. The exercises consisted of orations by Torrance, the Missionary Garland, by the editor, Brierly and an essay by Alex McDonald. After meeting I �went to the Post Office, but got nothing. I can’t imagine what kept Aunt Tenie from writing. Surely my long letter merited an answer. I guess she will answer when I write her another as long. Rice/Campbell 108 Oct. 25/63 Dr. preached two very good sermons today from 2 Tim. III: 5 and Dan V, 27. Our prayer meeting was also very good and well attended. Oct 26th Dr. finished his lecture on the Donatists. It was very interesting and instructive. We read the second Psalm today. Today is court day in town I believe. Paid Mr. Ballantyne for my Theology. It was 60 cents. Wrote to Richards. Oct. 27 This morning Dr. Fyfe told me that the faculty had decided to give two prizes – one to the Theological, the other to the Literary students – for the best speakers. The prizes were to be awarded next July, and all are permitted to compete. Dr. is going to give the competitors some lessons in Elocution, and most of our class are going into the thing, not for the prize, but to benefit by the drill. If we can win the prize, so much the better. It is likely that the tug will lie between Coutts, Torrance, Mont, Fitch and myself. I intend to study hard, and see if I can’t win the honors away from all. Have not yet heard from Aunt Tenie. Today is the second anniversary of M.A.’s visit to Woodstock, a visit fraught with ill-fated consequences. Little did I think then �that things would be as they now are. But “Man proposes and God disposes.” Rice/Campbell 109 Oct 30 Told Mr. Wells today that I intended competing for that prize. Fitch and I have already joined the class, and it is likely that Chesney, Clarke and Pierce will. There are doubts about Mont and Northrup. Tonight is the evening for the Adelphian meeting but I guess I won’t attend. Oct. 31 – Noon Handed in skeletons to Dr. on Ps. VIII, 11-12. It was not very well digested but passed muster. Elder Rees was in during the exercise. The committee to collect from the students towards printing those bills, reported that thirty dollars had been subscribed. After school Coutts and I had a walk. I got a letter from Millie. She has received a letter from M.A. and enclosed for me to read. It is a queer letter. Millie has been sick again. Poor girl, I fear for her life. I don’t think she will live long. She says Aunt Tenie and company reached home on Saturday last, in good health. Hattie desired to be remembered to me. Evening About one o’clock I sat down to write to Millie, and was at it till a quarter to six, and all this time close at it, except about half an hour at tea. I wrote as much as twelve pages of ordinary note paper. In the letter I gave her a long extra from Timothy Titcomb’s “Necessary Burdens.” I wrote her a good, brotherly confidential letter. I enclosed a note to Hattie containing those lines on her Carte-de-Visite. After finishing the letter I went for my usual walk and posted the letter. I went away up the twelfth line. On my way back I met Mr. Boa, and walked up with him. Went �to the Institute and visited in Clarke’s room till prayer time. Our prayer meeting was not very interesting. Then I went up to Mont’s room, and read a note that M.A. sent him. We went to the Post Office and then stood talking on the Institute steps till long after ten. Rice/Campbell 110 Nov 1/1863 Ten months of the year gone never to return. Two short months and 1863 sill have passed into oblivion. Today I have had a pleasant and yet a sad time. At breakfast Mrs. Gould spoke of going to Ingersoll to church. I thought it would be a good chance for me to go, especially as it was communion Sabbath at Elder Beardsall’s church. I had not time to go for Willis to take my track district, but just as I drove out the gate I met him, and he agreed to go round for me. The ride to Ingersoll was pleasant. We got there about church time. I went to our church and the elder had commenced when I got in. It was fortunate for me, for he said afterwards that he would have put me in the pulpit if I had got in a little sooner. He preached from the text, “What think ye of Christ?” and gave a good sermon. I see they have put up a gallery in the church. It looks quite odd. After communion I went home with Mr. Hawkes and staid to dinner. He has moved to near where Wilson’s church is being built. Mr. & Mrs. J. were very kind and staid till nearly four. I then went down to Mr. Bowers. Mrs. Bowers is very low, not expected to live. I had a little conversation with her, and it was delightful to see what a happy state of mind she was in. She was perfectly willing to go if the Lord called, but still did not long for it. She asked me to read and pray with her, and I did so. I read in the Psalms IXII, IXIII, IXV, and the latter part of IXVI, and then prayed. The doctor would not let me talk much to her, so I left very soon, especially as I expected to have to walk to Beachville to meet Gould’s folks, who expected to be in B. all afternoon. �Sam Sheil started for Cleveland on Saturday to take a four month’s course in medicine, so I did not go up to Shells. Gould’s folks had not left Ingersoll, but were still at Reuben Carroll’s when I passed. Gould saw me and stopped me. Rice/Campbell 111 Nov./ 1/1863, cont When I found that he was still in town I went round to Douthwaites, but finding Miss O. with her beau, I did not go in. I found that Mary Bland was again at home, and that they were expecting me out to Embro. I then went to Carroll’s to wait till Gould was ready to start for home. While there I had some grapes to eat, but having to start before finishing them, Mr. C. got some paper to wrap them in and added quite a lot more. When we got to Beachville we stopped at Canfields and I had a nice talk with Phedora. We reached Woodstock just as church was out. I went up to prayer meeting, and spoke of the death bed scene I had witnessed. After meeting I had some bread and milk, and didn’t get to my own room till nearly eleven. Nov. 2 Got an excuse from Dr. for being at church only once yesterday. Got through all my lessons very well today, especially the church history in which I fancy I was best in the class. While in the Ch. Hist. class it began to rain, and has rained ever since. After tea I went to Pickard’s and we went to the book store, and then back to Pickard’s, where I got out my Greek lesson and staid till sometime after nine. It was dark coming home, so dark I had to grope my way more than see it. Now, after ten o’clock it is still raining violently. Mrs. G.’s mother and brother are here tonight, having come into town, and being unable to return on account of the rain. Mr. Gould, Bent and another man started for the Pines this morning to work on Bent’s land, but I fancy they will have �a hard time in this rain. Tonight I finished reading Titcomb’s “Lessons in Life.” I think the book is both interesting and instructive, and I like all but one feature. He seems to have too much of that sentimental religion. Rice/Campbell 112 Nov. 5 We have had beautiful weather for the last three days, but these are indication of a snow storm brewing. Today is the famous “Guy Fawkes Day” as well as the anniversary of the battle of Inkerman. I have not yet heard from Aunt Tenie although she has been nearly two weeks in Montreal. I’ll fix her when I write. Returned Higgins “French Dictionary” as he was going to use it, and borrowed Pickard’s. Also returned Northrup’s “Timothy Titcomb’s Lessons in Life.” I like Titcomb as a writer. He is sterling, and sound in most points, but has too much sentimental religion. Nov. 6th The contest about the senior orator for the public meeting came off last night. The committee in handing in their report left that place vacant and recommended the Society fill up the vacancy from the senior class or also authorize the class to do so. It was moved in amendment that Pickard be the orator and another amendment was moved, viz., that Mont be the orator. The last came first in order and after three ties Mont lost his skeleton by one vote. Mont and his adherents are hopping mad and flared out about Pickard, but he takes it cool. I am very sorry for it all, neither of them had acted in a proper manner. �Rice/Campbell 113 Nov. 7 This morning Dr. Fyfe and Mr. Cooke met all those who had signed that paper offering to watch the building for the purpose of paying something to them. Being out of the number I was present. Dr. said that objections might be railed ? by outsiders, and some might care if students were allowed to watch. He himself did not feel any fear nor did he doubt any of those who had signed the paper, but for the purpose of quieting any murmurs which might arise, he proposed to select from those boarding in the building, those who had been longest there, and make out a list of them and let them watch for a while, to see how it would work. After dismissing us, he came to me and asked me to go to Beachville and Embro tomorrow, making some half apology for not asking me sooner. I consented though somewhat vexed at his delaying till Saturday. The morning exercises were not at all good. Champ, Davey, Jas. Rice, Shell, J.B. Moore and Kern spoke. The special class met with Dr. at half past ten. He gave us some very good instructions, and we had some good speaking. Brierly spoke a piece on prayer, Higgins gave us “Cicero’s oration against Catiline” and Coutts gave “Cataline’s reply.” Fitch spoke on “Memory.” In the afternoon I made arrangements with Willis to go round my track district. I then went for a walk in order to study my sermon. It was nearly tea time when I got home. Pickard came in about five and stayed till half past eight, working at a couple of puzzles of mine. Mont and Chesney went up to Beachville to stay at Deacon Carroll’s so as to hear me preach. I did not attempt to sit up late for I could not study. �Rice/Campbell 114 Nov. 9/1863 Yesterday I was awake very early, but did not get up till seven. I lay awake thinking. Had I depended on Mrs. Gould to wake me, as she promised, I would have been in a pretty fix. I suppose having her husband home again made her forget all about it. At about a quarter to nine I started to walk to Beachville. It was a beautiful morning and I enjoyed myself very much. I studied my sermon all the way, and had a very good time. One of my sermons was written in full, and this I reserved for Embro, but the other was only in the form of a plan and had never been written out. This I intended to use in Beachville. I arrived about ten o’clock went to Mr. Cook’s but could not make them hear, so I went for a walk, and then sat in the church till meeting time. I made Mont come into the pulpit with me. He gave out the first hymn, the 563 rd hymn. He then went down from the pulpit and left me to preach. I took for my text, Zech. XIII: 7, the latter clause of the verse, “At evening time it shall be light.” I was strongly interested in what I said, and spoke with earnestness, and I saw at least one woman crying. I spoke for over forty minutes, and felt well. After prayer the closing hymn was 174 th, and then the benediction was pronounced. Deacon Carroll promised to take me out to Embro, so I went to his house to dinner. I had a very nice time, and soon got a fine play with his little boy. In the afternoon, Dea., Mont, Chesney, and I rode out to Embro, and had tea at Midgley’s and then went over to Chapel. There was a pretty good congregation, and I must say I like the Embro people, they are so attentive. This time Chesney went into the pulpit with me. I gave out the first hymn, the 213 th, �and then he read Heb X, prayed and gave out Hymn 563. I then preached for nearly forty-five minutes from Isa XXXII.2. Rice/Campbell 115 Nov.9/63 The last hymn was the 285th. I felt very uneasy part of the time, and did not have as much freedom as in the morning, but Chesney said I spoke more feelingly. After service we had a few minutes conversation with Mr., Mrs., and Eliza Bland. Mary was not out. They gave me a cordial invitation to visit them and I intend to do so. Our ride back to Beachville was very pleasant, for it was a clear starlit night, and brought forcibly to our minds the words of the Psalmist, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmaments showeth his handiwork.” It was nearly twelve o’clock before we thought of sleep. This morning we were up at six, got a good breakfast, and were off in plenty of time for the cars. I received a dollar and a half for my services yesterday, fifty cents from Embro and one dollar from Beachville. We got home in good time, and managed to get ready for our lessons, thought it hard work to many & my French lesson. I had not time to prepare my church History lesson, and Clarke and Fitch were in the same predicament. I spent most of the afternoon in the reading room. After tea went to Pickard’s and we two went to the bookstore where I paid for Charles XII, and that blank book. I also bought some coal oil. Received a note from Lis in which she scolded me for not writing. I must write tonight. Have not yet heard from Aunt Tenie. Nov 10th Last night I wrote a long letter to Lis Ralston. I enclosed my carte-de visite. Today I have not �been very busy. Our lesson in Theology was on the “Spirituality of God.” I wrote to Rolly, besides getting out two Psalms, the XXI & XXIII. I went to prepare Monday’s lessons if possible so as to get out to Embro on Saturday. Rice/Campbell 116 Nov. 10/63 cont...Higgins returned my translation fo the Iliad and McDonald borrowed my Odyssey. He wished to buy but I would not sell, however I said I would lend it to him. Our prayer meeting to-night was very good. There was to be a social meeting in the Institute this evening, but I did not stay to it. I suppose I will get a ribbing for that. I have spent the evening in studying, and in manufacturing a puzzle. Nov. 11th 1 P.M. Today is Thanksgiving Day, according to the Governor General’s proclamation. This morning we met as usual for roll call, and then Dr. Fyfe stated the order of the day. We are expected to go to church once. After dismissal Fitch, Chesney and I had a long argument about the right of forcing us to attend church. I denied the right, and they maintained it. The discussion was carried on at the stove, and Dr. Fyfe heard a great part of it. When we separated, Dr. met Fitch and I at the gate, and asked me if I had settled that point with Fitch. I said “No.” We walked downtown together, and had a pleasant discussion of the subject. We also talked of other things. Dr. was going to Burke’s to see the photograph of the Institute, and I went with him. The picture is very nice. I think I will get a copy if I can. After dinner I went down to the Post Office, and received a letter from Montreal. I supposed it to be from Aunt Tenie, and wondered at it containing no money. Great was my surprise to see that the signature was Mary Neal. All the way home I was wondering what possessed her to write to me. She says that the young people of the church have formed a literary society meeting fort-nightly and she has been appointed secretary. At the request of the society, she has written to ask me to favour her with an �essay. Of course I can do nothing else but comply, and this I will do willingly for I feel an interest in the Montreal folks, especially the “young ones.” I don’t know how soon I can write it, but I will do so soon. Rice/Campbell 117 Nov. 12/63 Yesterday afternoon I attended the prayer meeting in the lecture room. It was a fine meeting. I spent the rest of the time in studying. The boys got home about nine o’clock after an absence of nearly two weeks. Today I have been studying hard to get ready for Monday’s lessons. I got out my skeleton for Dr. Fyfe. Went up to Mont’s room, and had a short talk about M.A. I wish him to tell her what I think about her conduct, and to give her such advice as he thinks best. Mr. Gould got home tonight, bringing Miss Canfield, who is going to stay till Sunday. I had a talk with her. Today I finished writing apiece of poetry embodying in it both “Rock me to sleep” and the “Answer.” I am at a loss what to call it. I intend sending a copy to Miss Neal. I have chosen a subject for the essay. It is, “The Influence of Poetry.” Nov. 13 Have been hard at work all day. Wrote to Miss Neal enclosing a copy of that poetry. It rained some tonight, and I fear I will have a bad day of it tomorrow. Willis paid me a long visit this evening. Mont and Chesney started for Drumbo this afternoon. Nott did a queer thing last night. He came up to my room and rummaged through my books to find a translation of the “Odyssey.” I suppose he had influence enough to carry it off if he had found it. Fortunately I have only a written translation, and that only of two books, so he was disappointed in this effort to find what was not there. I suppose he thought that I, like himself, had to depend on Key translations. �Rice/Campbell 118 Nov 16/63 On Sat I proposed walking to Embro, but as Mr. Gould was going out to Bents, I concluded to ride to Beachville. I have been excused by Mr. Wells, so I did not go up to school. We started about nine, stopping at the post office where I mailed my letter. It did not look more like rain than it had done for ten or so days, but before reaching Beachville it rained a little. I went into the B. Depot to see the time. It was just ten when I started for Embro. Soon after starting it began to rain heavily, but I determined to press on, at least till I reached the toll gate. By that time it had stopped raining but soon began again when I reached the Methodist Church near Embro. I determined to strike off to the next line, which was the one Bland’s folks live on. I did so because I wished to avoid the village, to see what the road was like, and to avoid the road between the tollgate and Matheson’s Corner, but I got into a bad place. It rained quite heavily after I left the gravel, and once I was forced to take shelter under a tree for about ten minutes. But I soon found that I must keep on for the rain showed no sign of stopping. When I neared Mr. Bland’s I stopped and washed my boots before approaching the house. I reached the door unobserved, and on rapping, Josey said “Come in.” Mary knew my step I think for she said it was me. They were just finishing dinner, for it was a quarter to one. I received a very hearty welcome from all, and they seemed very glad to see me. I delivered all my messages, and the books and letters with which Higgins had entrusted me. Eliza promised to deliver those that were not for her, for I had not time. Most of the afternoon I �spent with Mrs. B., talking on various subjects. Mr. B. is away at St. Catharines, so I had to take the head of the table, and leading prayer all the time I was there. After tea I had a splendid talk with Mary & Eliza until after twelve. Rice/Campbell 119 Nov.16/63 I explained why I had not been out, viz, that Mary Ann was jealous. We enjoyed our selves very much and all hardness appeared to be removed. They have had a very pleasant time since I was out last which was just exactly nine months ago. That was the time that Albright and I were there, when Eliza scolded me about that “Sleigh Ride.” Bland’s folks have three framers there now building a shed for the sheep. All of the old hands are away and they have two new ones. Sun. the 15th Filling in diary Opened nicely enough, but did not hold out so. There being no church in the village in the morning, we staid at home, and spent the time in reading and talking. Towards evening it began to rain, and we could not go to church. It seemed very dull not to be at church all day. We sat up talking till after eleven. This morning I was up shortly after six, had breakfast soon after seven and got ready to start. They tried hard to get me to stay till afternoon, because it was still raining a little, but I would not. I thought it would not do. They seemed very sorry to let me away. I started straight across lots, and for quite a distance varied my amusement by sometimes climbing fences, sometimes dodging round stumps. I climbed light fences in my way. Nearly all this time it was through the bush, and I did not know where I was coming out, but at last I found myself steering straight for the toll gate. I had managed so nicely that I did not travel at all on the side line. I thought it would be best to keep to the gravel road to chance a ride, but no ride did I get. I did not stop in passing through Embro. Passed Cody’s school house before nine for I �met the scholars going to school. Rice/Campbell 120 Nov. 16, 63 cont.. Eben is backtracking what happened. At the toll gate at the Governor’s Road I halted for a couple of seconds to fix my boot, and that was the only stop till I reached Kern’s. I took the Governor’s road to Woodstock. It is quite hilly and very muddy, but I got along quite fast. At the creek at Karn’s I stopped for a drink and to wash the mud off my boots. It was five minutes to eleven when I reached the Post Office. I just had time to come home, change my coat, seize my Hebrew Grammar and run. I read the Grammar over on my way up to school, and just got in in time, for the bell had rung. I passed the lesson well, far better than I expected. Fearing not passing, I kept Dr. busy until the bell rang. My dinner hour was occupied in writing my essay on the fifth century. I passed this lesson well also. I have since been occupied in preparing tomorrow’s lessons. Pickard was up for a while this evening & we got out our Greek together. I find that my walk has ruined my rubbers, for one is worn through. My right heel also had the skin rubbed off. I think I made first rate time, to walk all the way from Bland’s to Woodstock in three hours. It is about five miles an hour. Mont & Chesney are not home yet, but I suppose will be here tomorrow. Yesterday was a double – or rather a triple anniversary. First it was the second Anniversary of the burning of Stewart’s house and the loss of all his property. Second it is the anniversary – the first – of the dedication of the Baptist Chapel in Embro, and of my first visit to that place, a description of which visit will be found on pages 29-32. During the year I have made just seven �visits to Mr. Bland’s, the last being nine months ago. Thirdly, it was the first anniversary of Mary Ann’s unfortunate arrival in Woodstock and what a change has this year produced. Then we were recognized lovers, now we are naught to one another. Rice/Campbell 121 Nov.16, Cont. We have gradually grown cold and careless, and at last this has resulted in a rupture which can never be healed. I am sorry for M.A. but the old proverb must apply to her, she has made her bed and must lie in it. Had she been what she was once, I would have been contented, but change bred change till love departed, and resolved to be free. If wrong has been done, she and she alone, is to blame. Nov. 17 Today our Christian Theology lesson was on the omnipresence of God, but we could make nothing of it. It was too vast for our finite minds. In Romans we expected to recite the analysis of the truth chapter, but did not. We got half through the chapter and Dr. gave us the remainder and ten verses of the eleventh for Thursday. I spent the whole afternoon in study. The evening prayer meeting was a pretty good one. Today noon, my long expected letter arrived. I called on Willis about those Tracts, and then came home and read the letter. Aunt Tenie gave me a long one of fourteen pages this time. As usual she apologizes for delay on account of lack of time, &c. She says she had a very pleasant time in H. The trip down was also pleasant and all reached home in good spirits. The little pets talk of me, and combia ?” is growing more lovely all the time. Uncle Andrew has been in Montreal on business I suppose. Aunt Tenie says my room looks real desolate without me. She also gives in to me about those words which were in dispute. She speaks at length about my engagement, and �strongly censures M.A., course of conduct, and advises me to insist upon the restoration of my letters. This I intend to do. Rice/Campbell 122 Nov.17/63, Cont. She warns me to beware of Mont, for she fears that he is a traitor to me. She also pitches in to me about Hattie, warns me not to fall in love with her, and this for several reasons, viz, she is a flirt, and is just playing with me, that she loves her ease too well to marry any but a rich man, that she is older than I am, &c, &c. Surely Hattie has not told her what happened in Brantford. If it is true that she drew me out purposely to fool me, it shows that she is a heartless flirt, but I can’t think so badly of her. Besides all that happened was my own fault, for as far as I can see, she did no more than any lady would do. I was attentive and gallant, and she could not well refuse the attentions which I offered. But next summer will prove the truth or falsity of my ideas on this subject. If she was trifling with me it will be but another proof of woman’s faithlessness. Nott has been a woman hater, and doubtless I will become one also. If Hattie turns out as false hearted as Aunt Tenie would have me believe she will be the second of my faultless trio of friends who has proved false. Mary Ann has proved herself unworthy, Hattie is charged with conduct that will stamp unworthiness upon her, and Eliza is the only one who has escaped the charge of practicing deception. But I can’t believe that Hattie, with her religious experience, her intelligence, and many good qualities, is capable of descending to such paltry business as that of trifling with a man’s heart merely to gratify her vanity and love of attention. But I will leave it all in the hands of Providence praying that if it is true, God may forgive her and may enable her to see her evil conduct, and to live more consistently in the future. Bless Aunt Tenie for the word �of warning. Aunt Tenie also scolds me about money matters, but she is evidently misinformed, and I will explain it all to her. She says Mr. Alexander is placing together a large congregation, and that things are progressing very favorably in the church. Rice/Campbell 123 Nov. 17, Cont. She says in a postscript “the money I shall put either in this or a separate envelope,” but I have not received any money yet. It did not arrive in this letter, and the other has not yet come to hand. I suppose it will be all right however, and that I will receive it in a day or two. There ought to be sixteen dollars in this remittance for I have not received any since school opened. Nov 18/1863 I was nicely fooled this morning in French. We had three lessons to recite today, and I got them up splendidly, but not thinking that we would read the exercises I never looked at them. But when we got into class it turned out that we were to read the exercises. I did not know them and I made a poor fill of them. I got on better in Hebrew. At noon I received a letter from Aunt Tenie enclosing sixteen dollars for Sept & Oct. I paid Mrs. Gould fourteen dollars of it for my board, reserving two for other expenses. Pickard was up in my room for sometime this afternoon. After tea I had a walk and then went up to Pickard’s. Got out my Greek lesson and stayed there till after ten. Nov 19 Our subject in Theology was the “Omniscience of God.” We could not make much out of it. After dinner I started out for a walk and a study. Went to Warwick’s and bought the Treasury of Knowledge, in three volumes, at 50 cents a volume. Also bought Wayland’s letters on “The Ministry of the Gospel” for fifty cents. As they take off ten percent, the books cost $1.80, of which I paid one dollar. Then I went out past the toll-gate, onto that hill opposite the oil-refinery, where I staid till nearly five. I was declaiming my piece for Saturday, and thinking over my essay for the Montreal folks. Going home, I called at the store �for my books, and got home just as they were through tea. I could not study very much, for Jenkins was in my room. I wished him to stay with me, but he preferred to go to Deacon Burtche’s. I did little but get out my Hebrew, which I found very hard. Rice/Campbell 124 Nov. 20/63 Received a letter from Robert. He tells me of his progress in his studies, &c, and gives me a little Montreal news. Tonight the ladies took part in the exercises of the Adelphian but I did not attend. Nov. 21 Had to declaim this morning before the “Special Declamation class,” 150 lines and take just ten minutes to declaim. It can hardly be called wholly my own production for 48 lines were the song, “Rock me to Sleep.” Neither Dr. nor Mr. Wells offered any criticisms, but testified their approval by their silence. I spent the afternoon in studying. In the evening the Judson Miss. Society had a meeting which I attended. The Wesleyan Minister Rev. Mr. Griffins lectured before us. After coming home I finished my essay on the M. Nov. 22 It was just twelve when I finished my essay on Saturday night. Not feeling sleepy, I determined to do something towards answering Aunt Tenie’s last letter. I set to work to write. I gave her an abridged account of my doings since I last wrote, where I had been, whom I had seen, &c, then I started to answer her inquiries, &c. I scolded her for her negligence; gave her some consolation about my engagement with M.A., gave her my version, also the way she treated Hattie on any account, and answered her one time, until the crowing of the cocks, and the brightness of the Eastern horizon. I knew that daylight was near. About half past six I laid down my pen, having �written steadily since twelve. My fingers were so cramped that I could hardly hold my pen. The letter was sixteen pages in length, but so closely written that it contained as much as twenty four. I think that was a pretty good letter. Rice/Campbell 125 Nov.22/63, Cont. Not stopping to undress, I jumped into bed to snatch an hour’s sleep, but about seven Pickard came round, and roused me up to get some blue vitriol. I got up, then dressed myself & read till breakfast time. Then I went round with my tracts. Fitch preached this morning from Rev. XXI.9 “Come hither and I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.” He preached a good discourse. I like him better than Mont as a preacher. After church I went to Pickard’s to dinner. He was going to Beachville & Embro and wanted me to go along. We started about one to walk down to B. & took our time. The congregation was a pretty large one. Mont and Thompson were the only students there. I went up into the pulpit to help in the opening exercises. I prayed and gave out the lessons and hymn, and then sat down in the body of the church. The sermon was very good, and the text John III, 3 “Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” After service, Mr. Cody’s team took us up to Cody’s where we had tea and then went on to Embro. Here also I prayed and gave out the second hymn. After that I went down from the platform and sat with Eliza Bland. The folks stared a little. Pickard’s text was Galatians III, 3 “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law.” I was well pleased with Pickard, on the whole. There were some points that might be mended, but as a general thing I liked him very well. After service I gave him an introduction to the Blands. I had a few minutes conversation with them. We got a ride as far as Cody’s and were pressed to stay all night, but we thought it best to walk home. Then they took us down as far as the tollgate, and would have gone further, �but we would not let them. We walked home, taking the Governor’s Road. It was half past eleven when I got home. Thus ended my Sabbath. Rice/Campbell 126 Nov. 23/63 This morning I recited French & Hebrew and did pretty well at them. At noon, got a letter from Richards. He spoke of Mary Ann and says he has not written to her yet. He also says that Miss Purcell has returned to Utica. And he is to go there, and they will be married in that city on the first of January. He tells me that Miss B. has joined the church, and best of all he says that it is very likely that he will soon follow her example. This is cheering news. It is what I have been hoping for three years or more. It seems almost too good to be true. May God make him a true devoted humble Christian, one who in his daily life exemplifies the doctrine of the cross. After coming home from the Post Office, I wrote out a short sketch of the Montanist heresy, and then went up to the reading room till school time. After church history class, I went into the library for an hour to find out something about my tomorrow’s lesson in Theology but could find nothing. I also read up quite a bit about….. and his heresy. Tonight the joint Committee of the Ministerial Education Society & Institute holds a meeting in the lecture room. A great number of the Theological students are to come before them for examination. This afternoon I asked Dr. Fyfe about whether there was an extra year or not in this course. He said they had not as yet added an extra year, but they had been thinking about it. He seemed to think they would arrange to have an extra year added to the course but only to make it optional. Inquiries about my being short of money. Being busy. �Rice/Campbell 127 Nov. 24 Our lessons today passed off very well. IN the afternoon I got out my Hebrew and French, and after tea wrote my essay on Arines. I then got to work on my essay for the Literary Society in Montreal. My subject was “the Influence of Poetry.” I began by asserting that all things exerted some influence, though perhaps this influence was unsuspected. I then said that Poetry was the oldest form of written language, being earlier than prose. This I proved by arguments from the Bible, Egypt, Greece, &c and I gave a slight sketch of its history. Then I explained what this had to do with the subject. I first spoke of its influence upon the character of a nation, and asserted that it had a great influence in this way. The Greeks, Romans, French, Spaniards & English furnished abundant proofs of this. The national songs of any people are a test of their character. The style or meter on which the poetry is written also illustrates the character of a nation. Then I spoke of the influence of poetry on individuals. It refined the habits, manner, mind & tastes, it also elevates him; and again it exerts an influence in imparting right motives and aims. I closed by an urgent appeal to the society to cultivate a taste for poetry in its higher branches, for it would prove a benefit to them in many ways. Nov 25 After finishing my essay last night, I sat down to write Richards. I advised him what to do in regard to M.A., viz to write boldly and tell her what he thought. I also asked him to do a favor �for me by telling her what I thought of her conduct. I also spoke to him about his marriage and told him not to fret about my being unable to be present. Rice/Campbell 128 Nov. 25, Cont. I told him of my studies, and how hard I was pushed. I also expressed my great joy at hearing his desire to come out totally as a Christian. It was half past three before I was ready for bed. Today my lessons passed off well. In the afternoon I received a letter from Lis, enclosing one from Rolly. Both were enjoying themselves at Berthier en haut, where Lis is presently residing for the purpose of taking music lessons. Rolly had to leave Papineauville on account of ill health. He is now taking a rest of a week or two to recruit his strength for another spell of preaching. He says he is not coming back to school next term, which is very bad news for me. But as I can’t help it, I suppose I must bow to the will of God. Both letters cheered me up very much, for they were full of kindly sympathy. Like true friends, Rolly and Lis endeavoured to cheer me by their words and friendly exhortations. I can rest assured that whatever Mont and others may do, they at least will not forsake me. I think I can safely trust to Rolly, Lis, Eliza and Richards, but I am very doubtful of my other friends, outside of my own family. These four will stick to me whatever betides, and I feel that I can always turn to them for comfort. Thank God for true friends! What would this world be without them? A dreary solitude, a lonesome waste. After tea I went up to Pickard’s. We had a walk then came back and got out our Greek, and then had some sport playing checkers. Pickard beat me every time, but once, and badly most of the time. He is a very good player. After coming home I started to write to Aunt Lizzie, but did not finish the letter. �Rice/Campbell 129 Nov 26 Today I passed my lessons pretty well. The circulars of the Institute came out today. I went to Dr. to know if he was going to sell them to us students who had not subscribed, but he said he would give them a few. I went up to Coutts and got half a dozen. I sent one each to Aunt Tenie, Aunt Lizzie, Rolly and Eliza Bland. During the day I finished my letter to Aunt Lizzie, and also wrote to Annie. I spoke to Annie about her soul, and pled with her not to be so careless. I got all tomorrow’s lessons out, besides writing part of the introduction of my sermon. Nov. 27 Got along well in my lessons today. Our next church History essay is on the Novatian schism. I spent a couple of hours reading it up in the afternoon. I have only got seven pages of my sermon written. I will not be able to hand it in till Monday. Had a visit from Moore tonight. Sent him “God in History,” and “The Reformation in Europe” in order to get some facts for his essay. Nov. 28 Last night about twelve it began to rain, and rained more or less till this afternoon. Our morning exercises were very good. Our class met with Dr. today. We only had two skeletons, Chesney’s and Clarkes.’ My sermon was not finished, so that I could not hand it in. Pickard and I went down to the book store before dinner. My object was to see about that analytical concordance. It was sold, and being the only one, I could not get one. I will have to write to Robert for the title of his, so as to get Warwick to send for one for me. Mr. Gould got home this afternoon. I spent �the afternoon in getting up my Monday’s lessons, all of which are now up. Our prayer meeting this evening was very good one. Mrs. Gould has been sick all this week, it is a severe cold that is troubling her. Rice/Campbell 130 Nov. 29 Dr. Fyfe preached both times. At evening prayer meeting I spoke for a few minutes. We had a very good meeting. Karn, Torrance, Coutts and Fitch were away preaching. I spent the afternoon in writing on my sermon. This Sabbath is the anniversary of my first effort at preaching, though last year it was the thirtieth. Well do I remember the little church at Wellington Square, where I preached my first sermon. Nov. 30 Today has been very cold and blustery. Our lesson passed off very well. I have been busy today. Have got up tomorrow’s lessons, re-written my essay on “Poetic Influence,” and have done something at my sermon. Went down to the bookstore and ordered “Racine” and Montequie. One month more and 1863 will bid good-bye to us forever. Dec. 1/63 The last month of the year has commenced, and soon will end. Thirty one short days, and the young New Year will come knocking at the door. Eleven months of this year have passed, oh so swiftly, they are indeed swifter than a weaver’s shuttle. Eleven months. Eleven jewels more precious than rubies, and more to be valued than much fine gold. Eleven months of God’s goodness to me, and of my in gratitude. Oh Father forgive me for the past, and bless me in the future. Grant me grace, my God, to live for thee, redeeming the time, for the days are evil. Last night I started to finish my sermon for Dr. Fyfe, but after writing till nearly six o’clock this �evening, I gave up, having only reached the end of the third head. I have still to write the application, which I expect to finish tonight. The cocks were up when I threw myself on the bed for a little sleep. Rice/Campbell 131 I slept till seven and then got up to breakfast. We had two rather long lessons this morning but got through them well. The subject in Christian Theology was “The Will of God.” We had a long discussion on it. We also had The Veracity of God.” After dinner I went downtown for some coal oil, and received a letter from Annie. She says that the folks are all well, but the children had been very sick with the Diphtheria. They are better however. She says Miss Shenston married Donnelly against her father’s will, and was turned out of doors. Reuben went with her. Aunt Lizzie and Annie attend Mr. Stewart’s church now, and Auntie speaks of joining it. Annie seems in a serious frame of mind. I pray God it may result in engaged ingood. Her letter breathes a more serious spirit than any I ever got from her. God grant that she may be going to come to Christ. O my Father, move her heart in the right way, bring her to Jesus, I pray thee! Lead her, O God, to the rock that is higher than she and make her a true child of God, for Jesus’ sake. Dec. 2 When I went to school this morning I had my lessons very imperfectly prepared. I got through pretty well however. We had no church History lesson today, so I did not go up to school in the afternoon. Got a letter from Miss Neal at noon. She writes this time as a friend, not as an official. She says she read my poem before the Society and it created quite an excitement. Inquiries were made as to the author, but, of course, nothing was found out. She gets the credit �for having composed it, for according to some of them “It was exactly her style.” She wishes me to let her tell, for she does not want to get the credit without deserving it. I don’t think I will let her tell, for how could I send any more poetry there if they knew that I was the author. Rice/Campbell 132 I must preserve my incognito if possible. She says Millie is not well, and neither is Aunt Tenie. I spent the afternoon in copying out my essay to send to Montreal. It takes up ten pages of notepaper pretty closely written. After copying it I got out my tomorrow’s lessons, and then wrote an acrostic for Eliza Bland, and copied out about ten pages of poetry for her. It has tired me a good deal to do so much writing at once, but it must be done, and I felt like writing, so I kept on. I now have only my lessons to get up and write to Miss Neal and Robert, and this week’s work will be ended. I handed in my sermon to Dr. today, and asked him to return it as soon as convenient. Dec. 3rd Worked hard all day. Wrote Miss Neale and posted the essay. Spent the day in studying. Wrote out my essay on Donatism in the evening. Our attribute today was the justice of God. There was a great review in town but I had not time to go. Dec. 4 Our lessons passed off very well. Have been hard at work getting up Monday’s lesson so as to go away tomorrow. I want to start for Embro directly after breakfast. Wrote to Robert in answer to his of the 18th of November. Enclosed in it a short note for Millie. Rice/Campbell �Dec. 7/63 133 Back in Woodstock after two days absence. On Saturday after breakfast I told Mrs. Gould that I was going away not to return till Monday. I then got ready and started. It was just right as I left the railroad station. Passing the Post Office I got a letter from Millie. It was written on Wednesday the 2nd and was a very long letter, for Millie, consisting of 15 pages. She says she has been very sick, and has not been down stairs for two weeks, but is better now. Poor Millie. I fear she will not live a great while, and yet why should I fret for her? She will be better off, far better off in her home above. Millie speaks of Miss Neal and the Literary Society, and how my Poem was received. She speaks of Aunt Tenie’s kindness to her, and seems very grateful for it. She tells me that Hattie seemed very much surprised when she handed her my enclosure. What could have caused this amazement is a mystery to me. Surely Hattie does not think that things can be all forgotten in so short a time. If she does, she is much mistaken. As regards Hattie, I am not going to fret about her, or indeed any other lady. I will wait quietly for the workings of Providence to do what is in accordance with the will of God. I am going to totally resist female companionship. I am beginning to think that the whole sex are a set of cunning schemers. The old notions of female perfection have vanished from my mind, I fear, forever. I am now in danger of thinking too meanly of the sex. I feel a desire to shun their society, and among all my range of acquaintances there is but one family where I feel like visiting or with whom I feel like keeping on friendly terms. That family is the Bland family, and with them I will be friendly for �they have shown themselves true firm friends. She speaks of not yet having written to M.A. She also speaks of Annie. Rice/Campbell 134 Dec.7/cont. After getting Millie’s letter, I continued on through town, and along the Governor’s road to the 10th line. I then turned along the tenth, till I reached the second crossroad past the Governor’s road. Along this I travelled to the 9th line, and up that to the next cross road. This I followed to Mr. John Mathisons, and thence I had a straight road up to Blands. During my long walk I studied, thought, &c, &c. and the time did not seem long. I reached my destination about twelve. Arrived there I found Miss Annie Dent and Miss Alcock, two cousins of the Blands. I spent a very pleasant afternoon and evening with the folks young and old. I gave Eliza those things I had promised her. I declaimed the “Day Dream” and copied the Acrostic into her album. It was very late when we sought our beds. Sunday Opened bright and clear, and continued so all day. After breakfast I had a walk through the woods. It was very pleasant, though the ground was rather rough. After dinner Mr. & Mrs B, Eliza, Miss A. and myself started for Beachville to afternoon service. All ladies were dropped at Mrs. B’, continued on till within a mile of Beachville when I got out, to let two ladies ride. I walked in and got to the church as soon as the folks. Coutts was to be the preacher and I had to go into the Pulpit with him. I read, prayed, and lined the two hymns. The discourse was on John VII, 37, “If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink” and was a very good one. On our way to Embro we stopped at Cody’s and had our tea. Coutts and I walked into the village. At �church I went into the pew with Miss A. and Eliza, and just before service Coutts came down and took me up with him. I gave out the first two hymns and read. Rice/Campbell 135 Dec.7/63 Then I went back to my seat. The evening discourse was on Jn. III.7, “Marvel not that I say unto thee, Ye must be born again. “ I like Coutts very well as a Preacher. His sermons are not as connected as they might be, but a year with the Dr. will remedy that. Our ride home was very pleasant, and we spent a pleasant evening. Today We did not leave Mr. Bland’s till after eight. This was principally on account of Mary who was coming into Woodstock with us, to see Dr. Turquand. We had a fine ride and reached W. about a quarter to eleven. By the time I was ready for school it was too late to go to my class, so I did not attempt it. I spent the afternoon in reading up on Pelagianism in Mont’s room. I gave Mont a piece of cake Eliza sent him, being what she had promised him a year ago. He laughed heartily. He showed me a letter and a photograph that he had just received from M.A. She does look well in that picture. Her letter breathes the same insinuations against me as ever. I intend to send her something that will shock her, sometime this week. I am tired of waiting for her to write. I hear that Bella is at last married to Lawson. “Tis well, tis so.” After school I called to see Fitch who is sick. After tea, Pickard and I went for a walk, and then got out our Greek together. The last three days have been the anniversary of Roos, Mont’s and my visit to Embro last year, an account of which visit will be found on pages 40-43. �Rice/Campbell 136 Dec. 8th Spent the day in studying, and studied hard. Found it very difficult to get back to work at all. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Coutts gave me three programs. Dec. 9th Got through my French first rate. Our Hebrew was very difficult, but we got along pretty well. Spent all the afternoon in the library reading up on Pelagianism. Wrote to Mary Ann in the evening to send with the parcel I intend sending in a day or two. I talk pretty plainly to her. The following is a copy of the letter. It is here inserted verbatim et seriatim. LETTER TO MARY ANN BAILEY on SEPERATE PAGE DOWN Scroll down �Rice/Campbell 137 Woodstock Dec 10/1863 Miss Bailey Three months ago I addressed you in a letter telling of the change in my feelings, and asking to be released from my engagement with you. To that letter you have never deigned to reply, though common politeness should have called forth an answer. You have made various excuses to justify your silence, but these have all been proved not to be your true reasons. You profess to believe that I have already broken the engagement, while you know that my letter merely asked you to release me. But, if it is as you say, if the engagement is really broken, why do you still hold me in your power by retaining my letters? Those letters can be of no use to you unless, indeed, you intend to sue me, as your Uncle suggested. If that is your intention just count the cost; - you will ruin your own prospects and good name, for scarcely any but abandoned women resort to such measures; you will gain an unenviable notoriety, while you will harm me but little. True you may drive me from the country, but that is all, for money I have not, and never expect to have. I am aware that you express your determination not to sue me on account of my position as a minister. It should rather be on account of justice, for last May I freely released you when you broke with me. Other engagements have often been broken, and other young ladies have returned all letters, and so should you. Your conduct in retaining them will lower you in the �eyes of all respectable persons, at the same time that it places both of us in a false position. I ask you to return those letters, for it is not proper that you should keep them. Rice/Campbell LETTER TO MARY ANN BAILET,,, cont 138 page 2 I hear that you make them common property, read them to strangers, and use them as means whereby to hurt my character, and all this while professing the kindest feelings for me (2 Tim XX. 9-10). The conclusion to which your conduct forces me is that you intend at least to keep me from marrying another, if you cannot have me yourself. If such is your idea, I can assure you I have suffered too much by one woman, and have been too greatly deceived in her, to be in any hurry to marry another, even though she should be a seeming angel. Your conduct since last I wrote you has convinced me that I was perfectly justified in the course I took. By your assertions and insinuations you have been the means of spreading the most damaging reports about me. I told you that your own conduct caused my love to die, but you have denied this, and have told to all that I had other reasons, thus virtually making me to be a liar. I tell you again distinctly that neither Miss Bland, Miss Farrar, nor any of my relations had anything to do in causing me to write to you as I did: my only reason was that I had ceased to love you. Your after conduct has almost made me cease to respect you as well, for no true minded woman would act so. You have even attempted to alienate my friends by talking to them against me. You have also attempted to win sympathy by misrepresenting various things connected with our engagement. I have never sought to injure you, but have defended you when unjustly attacked, �even since the trouble between us, and for the way in which you have acted towards me, may God forgive you. Rice/Campbell 150 LETTER TO MARY ANN BAILEY,,, Cont. page 3 Millie has not yet written to you, for she has been very sick and is still very low—too feeble to write to you. Enclosed you will find all the presents I ever received from you, which are now in my possession. The others have either been worn out (as the slippers) or lost (as the cap, which blew overboard while coming up from Montreal). I now return them, and ask you to restore my letters. I cannot return your letters, for I burned them long ago, an act for which I now feel sorry. If there is anything in this letter to wound you, I am sorry, for I meant merely to show you what I thought of your conduct. I hope that you will at last do me the justice to return all my letters and release me from my engagement. Again in conclusion, I pray God to forgive you for your conduct towards one who was once but can be no more – Yours truly, Eben M. Rice. �Rice/Campbell 140 Dec. 10/63 Three months ago today I wrote to M.A. telling her of the change in my feelings, but have never yet received an answer. Today I sent to her, per Express, all of her presents, now in my possession, or rather in my possession up to the time I sent them. They were a book, three book marks, a necktie, a braid of hair, that likeness taken by Milne, that likeness of herself & Jane Robb, and some dried flowers. I also enclosed the letter written yesterday. I fancy this will bring an answer. This morning I asked Mont if he had his letter to send to her, and he said he had already sent it. This is a puzzler to me. He knew that I was going to send, expressed himself glad of the opportunity of writing, and yet mailed his letter so as to reach her before my parcel. I am beginning to suspect Mont of playing me false, but I do hope I am mistaken. Surely he never would turn traitor to me. Anyway I will be careful what I say in his presence. Our lessons today passed off well. Canfield’s second daughter died early yesterday morning, and was buried today. Torrance preached the funeral sermon. Got some circulars from Coutts to send to Eliza Bland. Made a puzzle like one I saw at Pickard’s a few nights ago. Had a walk with Pickard. �Rice/Campbell 141 Dec 11th Wrote to Eliza Bland enclosing a dozen circulars, two programmes from the public meeting, and a copy of “The Song of the Old Folks.” I intend to send the whole to Embro on Sunday, but the student who goes there to preach. Also wrote to Rolly. I gave him a short sketch of my actions since I last wrote to him, gave him all the news, and tried to cheer him up as much as possible. Received a very nice letter from Ross. He is very busy in his new field of labor, is enjoying himself, and is earnest in the work. Our lessons today passed off well. We are to have no more church history till examination and our examination is to be on our essays. We met with Dr. in Hebrew to review a few chapters for examination. I intended to go to the Society Meeting to-night, but Willis came in and I could not go. He brought a piece of poetry for me to criticize and correct. It needs it bad enough. It is something in the style of c…..? pieces. Dec. 12th Read a skeleton to Dr. on I Cor. III, 21-23, “All things are yours; whether Paul or Apollo, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; and ye are Christ’s and Christ is God’s.” It escaped without any criticism. I had to speak in the special class and nearly failed. I forgot to put down that yesterday. I received a copy of the Hamilton Times from an unknown source. I strongly suspect that it came from M.A. This afternoon I attended the covenant meeting. It was very interesting. Afterwards I had a walk with Alex. McDonald, and brought him home to tea with me, and then we went to prayer meeting �together. It has been raining all day. Torrance is going to preach at Embro, and has agreed to take that parcel to Eliza. Northrup is going to Ingersoll, Chesney to Burgessville, Coutts to the Union Church, and Fitch to Blenheim. Rice/Campbell Dec. 13th 142 1863 A nasty rainy Sunday. I went round as usual with my tracts, and had a wet time of it. While sitting in church my head pained me very much, and continued to hurt me all day. Torrance preached in the morning from Jer. VIII.22, “Is there no balm in Gilead” Is there no physician there?” Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?” His main divisions were, I. The disease – selfishness, II. The remedy – Christianity, III. The Physician – Christ, IV. The reason why this remedy is not universally received – it is not proclaimed in its purity. His discourse was very good and pleased me much. He was to preach in Beachville this afternoon and in Embro in the evening. Dr. preached this evening from Luke XV. 7 “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons who need no repentance.” I could not get his heads at all. I was much surprised to see such a thin congregation. I never saw so few out to church in W. before. Our evening prayer meeting was an interesting one. I took part in praying. Dec. 14th I have felt quite unwell but still have kept up. We got through our lessons very well today. Could not study this afternoon so spent the time in reading. Went for a walk after tea and then called on Pickard. We two got out our Romans together. I brought home P’s skates to try them. �If they suit me I will buy them. It rained all day till about three. Then turned to snow, and then froze. Since dark a very cold wind has been blowing from the west. We will have lots of ice before long. Rice/Campbell 143 Dec. 15 Rather cold all day. Have been quite unwell, my head paining me very much. We recited in Christian Theology on the subject “Omnipotence.” Dr. asked us to define the attribute, but only three of us attempted it. Clarke said, The power to do whatsoever he wills. Mont said, The power to do all things that are possible to be done. I said, The ability to do everything not inconsistent with his attributes. After much discussion, my definition was the only one found to be correct. We did not recite in Romans. Before dinner I tried on the skates and broke one screw off into the heel of my left boot. After dinner I went down to P’s and we fixed up the skates again all right. I went out to try and see if I could skate, and one of the screws got loose. I tried to get it out and doing so broke it, this time in the right boot. I was disgusted with such miserable things. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Willis promised to call round but did not. Dec. 16th Recited my last lesson in French. Did not feel much like studying as I was unwell. Pickard came to see me before dinner, and after dinner I went down town with him, and then to his house, where I stayed till nearly four. Today I have copied out all my translations & analyses on Romans besides reading over my Hebrew. �Rice/Campbell 144 Dec. 17 Had no lessons today which was very fortunate as I felt very unlike studying. I spent quite a large part of the day reviewing my Hebrew. I also wrote to Lis in the evening (or rather afternoon). In the evening I went to see Pickard and he told me that our Romans came off tomorrow instead of Monday as was at first intended. In consequence of this I had to study very hard in the evening, in order to get up the analysis. Today is the fifth Anniversary of my conversion. Five years ago tonight I first found peace in believing. Oh! How vividly is that scene imprinted upon my mind. The place, the time and every minute particular is as fresh in my remembrance as if all happened yesterday. But how sadly I am changed. I feel as though I could cry with my whole heart, “Where is the blessedness I knew When first I found the Lord? Where is the soul-refreshing view Of Jesus and his word?” Dec. 22 On Friday I studied a little in the morning, and we recited Romans at two o’clock. In the morning I went into hear the examination of “Mental Philosophy” class. They did very well, far better than our class did. Afterward I asked Dr. to change our Church History Examination to Saturday so as to let me away to Brantford. He agreed to try and after our Romans, asked the class if they were willing, but now they seemed so unwilling that I told Dr. to let it go as it was. I �was not well enough to study all afternoon. In the evening Willis came up and we had a long talk together. It was nearly eleven when he left. After he went away I left quite unwell and soon went to bed. Rice/Campbell 145 Saturday 19th I felt quite weak as I had slept very little all night, being in such pain. I did not get up to breakfast but lay abed until tea, when I dressed myself and went up to school to recite my Hebrew. I went to Dr. and got excused to go home, and also got excused from French. Our Hebrew examination was splendid. All did well except Chesney, who made several blunders. After dinner I went to the Post Office to give directions about my letters, and then took some tracts to Willis, as I wished him to take my district. I felt so miserable that I lay before the fire all afternoon till four o’clock. I had to borrow money from Mrs. Gould to take me to Paris. Met Bob Mathison at the station. He was going to Paris, so that we went down together. Torrance went to the Square so that I had his company as far as Paris. I walked from Paris to Brantford. The walk was very long and toilsome, for I felt cold and sick. I thought I would never reach Aunt Lizzie’s, but I did at last. I think that the walk did me good on the whole. Sunday 20th Was Annie’s Birthday. She attained her majority. The folks in Montreal sent her some magnificent presents, and very kind letters. I did not go to church all day as I did not feel well. Monday 21st Uncle Andrew & Aunt Lizzie started for Hamilton after breakfast & got back in the evening, bringing Annie a nice dress from Mrs. Hamilton. I was not out all day. My nose and lips are very sore. �Today I felt no better. I have not slept well for three or four nights and I feel as cross as can be. I do wish my nose would get better for it hurts me terribly. Wrote to Millie in the afternoon. Rice/Campbell 146 Dec. 23/63 Wrote to Aunt Tenie. Dec. 25th Much to my astonishment I find that Santa Claus had not forgotten me. I got two dollars and some sweeties from Aunt Lizzie, & a necktie & two handkerchiefs from Annie. We all had something given to us. It has been a very dull Christmas to me. They all went out and left me alone. I could not go out on account of my sore lips. I have not been out since I came down last Saturday. Dec. 26 Staid in the house all day. My lips still trouble me, and I am afraid to venture out. It snowed some this evening and then turned to rain. Dec. 31/1863 Back in Brantford after four days visit in Hamilton. Sunday I did not feel well so I did not get up till after dinner time. Mr. & Mrs. Morton were here to dinner. I got up in the afternoon, as I felt better. About half past four, who should come to the gate but John Richards. I was very much surprised to see him for I supposed him to be in Utica. He said he came to see me so I made him put his horse in the barn, and stay to tea. I wanted him to stay all night but he would not. At last �it came out that he had brought out a lady with him, and they were going back that night. We had some private conversation, and he told me he had brought Mary Ann up purposely to see me. She wished to have a talk with me before releasing me and returning my letters. Rice/Campbell 147 Dec.31/1863 She was stopping at Old Mrs. Cox’s. After tea, John and I went down there to see her. We met her just going to church. John shied off and left me to walk with her. On the way, she said I was free, and that my letters would be returned to me whenever I chose to call for them. We had a long talk. She denied many of the statements in my letter, and when I gave Mont as my authority, she said that he had not told the truth. She denied telling him many of the things that he had told to me as coming from her. Mont, it seems, told her that I was paying my attentions to Hattie, I suppose on account of what he had seen on the boat. He had also told her other things about me. She also denied showing my letters to anybody except two to Mrs. Patten & one or two or three to others. She seemed thoroughly disgusted with Mont’s actions and threatened to write him a pretty severe letter. I also am vexed about Mont, but I guess I’ll keep cool and let him slide. I accompanied M.A. to the church door, and while talking there, Annie passed by, but did not know us. I told M.A. that John wished me to go up to H. with him, but I did like to go, lest it should inconvenience her. She said she would be pleased to have me go if I thought I could go without getting sick. Finally she went to church and John and I came home. I decided to go to Hamilton, so shortly after eight we harnessed up and started. We called at Mrs. Cox’s for M.A. who was waiting for us. The ride was as pleasant as could be expected under the circumstances. It was very cold, for a bitter East Wind troubled us all the way. We �talked very little on the main subject, for she shrunk from it. I could see this every time I tried to introduce the subject, so in pity to her, I let it drop. Rice/Campbell 148 Dec 31/1863, Cont. It was fortunate that I went down, for I believe she would have fainted if I had not been there. Richards thought so too. She had nerved herself up to meet me, and her nerves would give out, just as soon as I left her. Once we thought she had fainted. She became very still and seemed unconscious. I made John rouse her for fear that she would faint. We kept her attention occupied by singing, &c so that she would not have time to think. I fancy none of us were sorry when we reached Hamilton soon after eleven. We took her home and as I went to the door with her, she said if I would call in the morning, she would give me a parcel. Then John and I took home the horse and started for home. I was going to stay all night with John. When we got down to his place we started a roaring fire, and got something to eat. After talking a while John got sleepy and took a snooze on the lounge, and I on some chairs. I did not sleep long, and we both roused up shortly after four, and spent the time in talking. Monday We talked away till breakfast time, nearly seven. After breakfast John went to work, and I accompanied William uptown. The wind had brought rain, and it rained nearly all day. I went to M.A.’s boarding house and asked for her. She said that I was up early. I said, Yes, I expected to start for Brantford in a very little while. She then went off and brought a parcel which she said contained all I would wish for. After a few minutes conversation, I ended it for I saw that she could not bear it. We parted with mutual expressions of good feeling. Poor girl, I pity her. I �believe she was motivated partly by jealousy, partly by a desire to show her authority, and she has met a bitter reward. Rice/Campbell Dec.31/1863 149 Hamilton But much as I pity her, I cannot help her. My love has died out, and I do not wish to see it renewed. As she has made her bed, so she must lie in it. Poor girl! She will learn the bitter fruits of jealousy, and that the jealous person takes a fire into his bosom to burn himself. The parcel she gave me contained my letters, love poems, the Photographic Album, the engagement ring, the token ring, and my ambrotype and photograph. After receiving the parcel I went to Uncle Ebenezer’s to see Uncle Andrew so as to return with him. He came down the day before to transact some business, and intended returning early. I found that he was not out of bed yet. He was perfectly amazed when he saw me in Hamilton. Just before breakfast, Uncle Eben & Ebby got home from Watertown. Aunt Anah and Mary Louisa were out there. Uncle Eben urged me to stay for a few days – that I could not refuse. Mr. Ware was also in H. having come up from Toronto. The day passed very duly along, and was a dismal day to me. Uncle Eben showed us some skates that he had bought at the auction on Saturday. He had a pair for himself ($1.50) another for Aunt Anah ($1.75) and another for Ebby (.90), but as they were too long, he gave them to me. Uncle Andrew left for home about four o’clock. In the evening, I staid in the house and read. That night Uncle brought home a new pair of skates for himself and gave me his. I was delighted to get such a fine pair of skates. I returned the �straps but afterwards paid him 25cts for them. Rice/Campbell 150 Dec.31/1863, Cont. Tuesday Passed pleasantly away. Aunt Anah and baby got home at noon. Mathew Bingham drove them over. In the afternoon Uncle brought me another pair of skates and got me to give mine to Mathew. The new ones are worth about three dollars and a half. They are perfect beauties. I spent most of the day in reading. Wed 30th I spent in a pleasant manner. In the morning, I took Ebbie out skating but he was too cowardly. He feared a fall and I could do nothing with him. My skates did well. After a while I took Ebbie home, and went up to the store till dinner time. I spent the afternoon reading. After the store was closed, Uncle and I went down to the Bay, and skated till half-past-nine. The ice was good, and there were a number on it, several ladies were among the number, and some of them were excellent skaters. I got one fall. Today Dec 31/1863 Has been a long day. We got up at six, and went skating. We took Ebbie, but the little coward spoilt our fun. The wind was very strong from the East, and made it quite disagreeable skating. After breakfast I went up to the store for a while, and then down to the house, where I copied a piece of poetry. When Uncle came home at noon he gave me six dollars in payment of last term, and a dollar to pay my fare. �After dinner, I went down to the cars. Got a ticket to Paris & the ride was pleasant, but when I reached Paris, the difficulties began. It was storming fearfully, and right in my face. Rice/Campbell 151 Dec 31/1863 But I determined to face it, and walked to Brantford. At the School House I stopped, took off my plaid, and rolled it, my skates and parcel all together and carried them thus. After passing the half-way house, I tried another plan. Rolling the plaid and parcel into one tight bundle, I strung my skates on the straps and then fastened the straps round the bundle, so as to make it tight, threw it over my shoulder and thus trudged along till I got home. I felt very tired for the snow was deep and the walking bad. However I got along all right. And now it is night. One hour more and 1864 will have dawned upon us, God grant, to pass more pleasantly. In looking over the list of letters received during 1863, I find that they were as follows: Jany 6, Feb.9, March 10, April 2, May 6, June 5, July 3, August 12, Sept 7, Oct 6, Nov 8, Dec 4 – in all Seventy eight. And now the old year is dead, and the New Year is born; poor old 1863, it has been a year of mingled joy and sorrow, a year in which I found many friends but lost my love. God forgive me for 1863. GO TO 1864 �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ebenezer Muir Rice Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ebenezer Muir Rice Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Canadian Baptist Archives at McMaster Divinity College Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-1870 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Oxford; Kent County, Blandford, West Oxford; Zone Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Eben M. Rice Diary, 1861 Eben M. Rice Diary, 1862 Eben M. Rice Diary, 1863 Eben M. Rice Diary, 1864 Eben M. Rice Diary, 1867 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eben M. Rice Diary, 1863 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1863 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ebenezer Muir Rice Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/631f96b6dabe0aad11aa9bc44522d5b1.pdf 12810f95ef7769643ed3aec6aec6214c PDF Text Text WRITINGS OF REVEREND EBEN MUIR RICE © EBEN MUIR RICE DIARY 1864 January 1, 1864 To March 31, 1864 DIARY VOLUME TWO PART THREE 1864 *21,500 words *There are two volumes from Jan 1, 1861 till March 31 1864. The diary covering 31 March 1864 to the end of 1866 is missing. In Sept/1867, he graduated, married Mary Bland went to work at Mount Pleasant, Quebec, probably the Linge Mission. They then returned to Beachville, and were living in a rented cottage and had a one year old son named Leonard Eton Rice. He mentioned he gave his sister one of his diaries which accounts for the missing years. *VOLUME THREE ( V) BEGINS Sept 1/1867 to Oct. 15/1870. Property of Beverly Campbell 28 Greenhalf Dr. Ajax, On. L1S 7N6 �Rice/Campbell 1864 Jan. 1/1864 1 BRANTFORD The New Year has commenced but how differently from last New Year’s Day. I sat up to see the old year out and the New Year in, and shortly after twelve I went to bed. This morning all looks cheerful. There is a hard frost, and the only disagreeable thing is the wind, which is very strong. I have been looking over the letters which M.A. returned, and I think they are all right. Among them is the last one sent from Montreal. I think it would be better to copy it here, so as to be sure of preserving it. There is one singular mission in it. I forgot to put her name at the top of the letter. It was altogether an oversight, but she would think it an insult. COPY OF LETTER TO MARY ANN BAILEY SCROLL DOWN The letter is as follows. ON SEPARATE PAGE �( letter to Mary Ann Bailey from Eben M. Rice) NO NAME but it was to Mary Ann Bailey Mary Ann Bailey 2 ****REWRITTEN 4 months Later PAGE 1 Montreal Sept 10th, 1863 A few days ago I received a letter from Richards in which he tells me of the manner in which you received my last letter. I can’t imagine why you should act so in regard to it, for it was not a cold or cruel letter. If there was anything wrong in it, or if it did not breathe the love my letters once breathed, you have yourself to blame. My love was warm and steadfast until you chilled it, and all my efforts have been in vain to bring it back to life. Then again your misrepresentations of me have weaned my affections. I have several times found you so representing facts as to lead others to think wrongly of me. In Richards’ last letter is another instance. You told him that my letters were so cold because you did not go to school. Now you know that was not the cause. It was the occasion for it made me review past events, and the more I did so the colder did my love become. I could then see how often you had trifled with me, and imposed upon my love. For a year your self-will has caused you to show your authority and act obstinately in opposition to my wishes. Your unjust suspicions and jealousy in regard to Miss Bland first caused my love to cool, for of all the things I dislike it is a jealous woman. That jealousy blasted my hopes; and ever since you have been insulting me by suspicions which were degrading to both. My love could not stand the shock, and sorry as I am to say it, yet I must say in justice to both, that I do not love you as a lover should. Feeling as I do I cannot write such letters as would please you, nor can I meet you as I once did. Did I choose to act the hypocrite I could still write loving letters, not feeling the love I pretended. But such I cannot do. �Rice/Campbell 3 COPY 4 months later Sept 10/1864 LETTER TO MARY ANN BAILEY… Cont.. page 2 Once you gave me a token to be returned to you if ever my love changed. It seems to me that the time has come, and with sorrow I enclose it to you. If better feelings and love return I may reclaim it, but feeling as I do, it would be wrong to retain it. I cannot break my engagement with you, but if you see fit to offer to release me I will accept. On the other hand if you see fit to hold me to my engagement, I must submit, and in due time marry you. Oh what a fool I was to plead so earnestly for a renewal of the engagement last May. I might have known you would not do for my wife, when you were not willing to go with me to a distant land. But I have acted foolishly, and I must abide the consequences. I must now submit to your will in the matter. Richards says that your Uncle discourages your wishes to go to Drumbo. Why did you not tell me of this? You merely told me that you were not going. But even if you go, I fear my love is gone forever. It is with sorrow that I write it, for my brightest hopes are dashed to the ground, and I have no prospects now but that of a friendless life. I also feel sorry for you, for I know how you will feel, but I must be honest with you. I did think – in fact I firmly believed – that the old hard feelings have been killed, but alas they were only smothered, and since my visit here they have burst forth with redoubled fury. I have had time to think of past events, and to look to the future, and I see that nothing but misery will attend our wedded life, for all confidence in each other has long since vanished. �Rice/Campbell Montreal Sept 10/1864 4 COPIED LETTER TO MARY ANN BAILEY, Cont. 4 months later PAGE 3 It was not my fault that I did not arrive in Hamilton on the 1st of Sept. I never told Jemima Booker that I was going West then. Indeed I did not intend to return to Hamilton at all. I could not meet you feeling as I do, nor indeed can I see you till all is settled. Now I can think kindly, though not lovingly of you, but I cannot meet you. This shall be my last letter till I hear from you. Any letters sent to my Uncle’s care here will reach me safely. An early answer will oblige me for I would like to know what decision you have come to. I am sorry to think of how you will feel, but you have a refuge from the storm to fly to for help in every time of need. This death of love has not been sudden but gradual. It has extended over nearly a year, in fact ever since your arrival in Woodstock. Cursed be the day that brought you there. I expect that this is going to blast my fair name among our mutual friends, but I can’t help it. Better that than hypocrisy. Better that than pretending to love where I did not feel it. But I must close. May God strengthen and sustain you is the prayer of your once loving. Eben M. Rice. ***THIS LETTER WAS RETURNED TO HIM AND HE MADE A COPY OF IT IN HIS DIARY. HE WAS CONCERNED WITH BEING SUED FOR BREACH, �Rice/Campbell 5 Jan. 1/1864, Cont. Evening BRANTFORD After dinner Uncle took Annie and I into town to go skating. Annie went to Mrs. Gould’s and I went to the ice, but it was so cold that I could not stay. I thought I would freeze before I got home. After tea Uncle & I started to go to the tea meeting in the Baptist Church. Uncle very kindly gave me a ticket. It was very cold going there. Mr. Woods was speaking as soon as we got in. As soon as Mr. Stewart spied me, he came and asked me up to the platform but I refused. He said he would call me and then I would have to go. Sure enough after Mr. Mackie had done speaking, he called me but I did not go though the audience cheered me. After the next speaker, I was called on again. I then went up to the platform, and Stewart called on me for a speech. I did my best, but I had to speak extempore. Mr. Davidson was the next and last speaker. On the whole the meeting was a pretty good one. Jan. 2 Noon This morning it has been as stormy as ever it was yesterday. The wind is dreadfully cold. I wrote to Ross in answer to his of Dec. 5th 1863. I received Bella McDonald’s wedding cards today. Evening Did not go out all day, it was so cold. I never saw such weather as we had today and yesterday. �Rice/Campbell Jan 3rd 6 BRANTFORD The first Sabbath in the year. Went to hear Mr. Stewart. The morning sermon was Numb IV, 2426; the evening sermon was Matt. XXIII. 11. The day was very stormy, and very few were out. The meeting was held in the basement. Jan. 4/1864 Went into town in the morning to go skating, but sat in the store till it was too late. Went to Wilke’s for Annie’s skates. In the afternoon called on Mr. Stewart and had a long talk with him. Had a very pleasant time. Borrowed a volume of McCheyne’s work for Auntie. She wanted a copy of the verses “Jehovah Tsidkenu.” Uncle Andrew gave me a very nice pair of straps for heel straps. In the evening, Uncle and Annie went skating, but I staid at home with Aunt Lizzie. On the first of June 1863 I began to read Genesis, and on the 1st of January 1864 I began Daniel. Before next June I will have read the bible through again. Jan 5th Spent most of the day in town. Uncle Andrew gave me a pair of skate straps. Annie has been sick all day and I do not like to go away tomorrow & leave her so unwell. I do not feel very well myself, and I think I will stay over a day. Jan 6th Was sick all day. Felt quite unwell. My head was in a perfect fever while my whole body was cold. I spent a wretched day. Annie has been much better today. �Rice/Campbell Jan. 7th 7 BRANTFORD After dinner I started for Woodstock. Uncle drove me to Paris in the cutter. He brought Herbert along for the sake of the ride. The Railway Time Table is changed, and school was out when I reached W. After leaving my carpet-bag in the house I went downtown. Had my hair cut, and then went to the bookstore. Settled the balance on last term, and paid for my “Racine.” Jan.7/1864, Cont. The other book had not come. Called at the Post Office and paid for my box, and got three letters & a paper. One letter was an account from Warwick for the balance on last term. Another was from Aunt Tenie. It was commenced Dec. 13th and finished Dec. 22nd and as usual, abounded with excuses, promises, &c. She speaks of my letters, tells me of Annie’s Birthday presents, speaks of dear little Millie’s sickness and give me several items of news. She encloses the money due to Dec. 11th and adds $2.00 as a Christmas present. It was very acceptable. The paper was the Hamilton Times and contained a notice of Richards’ marriage. After tea I balanced all my accounts for 1863, crediting to that year that money that ought to have been received and paid up to Jan. 1864, although some of it was paid in this year. I paid Mrs. Gould $12.38 on the balance of my board bill, and thus I am square with her. I spent part of the evening at Pickard’s but felt so unwell that I came home soon. Pickard has taken the other half of this house so we are near neighbours. �Rice/Campbell Jan. 8th 8 1864 Went up to school not intending to stay, for I had been sick all night. I made arrangements with Mr. Ballantyne so that I can omit Montesquieu and take only the other two. Our time table is so arranged as to drive me pretty hard. Monday 2:00 Essays, 3:30 Christian Theology. Tuesday & Thursday, 8:45 Hebrew, 2:45 Church History. Wed & Friday 11:15, French, 2:00 Exegesis of Romans, 3:30 Christian Theology. I went into my three classes. After tea Pickard and I went downtown. At Nasmith’s I got some blacking & a candle, at Scott’s some Tinct of Myrrh; at Dingwall’s a watch key; at Warwick’s a bottle of ink. I received a letter from Rolly.. He is at Notfield and is still sick. After answering my letter he speaks of the work at P-ville of his fellow students, &c, and rakes me for my bad opinion of the ladies. Poor fellow, from the way he speaks I suspect that he has suffered from some woman’s hands. Bought a register for 1864. Received letter from Millie Jany 5th. Jan 9 We met in the morning but only for a few minutes. During the day I did no studying. After dinner went down to the Post Office to see about Rolly’s request. The clerk is going to send the “Rural New Yorker” to Papineauville. I did not pay him, but will as soon as my money comes. Got half a gallon of coal oil. At three we held our covenant meeting and engaged in prayer. Called in at Pickard’s for a while. He has a boarder, a young man named Scott. Miss Hugh is dead. She died the 16th of December, but I never heard of it till now. Yule is back again, as large as life. He looks very well. Today I came across the letter Miss Shenston wrote to me last Sept. at M.A.’s request in answer to my letter of Sept. 10th. Fearing that it might be lost I will copy it here. (To Eben from Naomi Shenston) LETTER FROM TO EBEN FROM NAOMI SHENSTON, RUEBEN’S SISTER. �Rice/Campbell Jan 9/1864 Drumbo Sept. 12/63 9 NAOMI ,daughter of Thomas Shenstine who compiled the OXFORD GAZETEER. Esteemed Friend Providence seems to have directed my step hither at this time. I little thought that such a duty as the present awaited me. I came down on Thursday last, and much to my surprise found Miss Bailey here. Your letter was received by her yesterday P.M. and I need scarcely say she has completely prostrated herself, this letter speaks for itself. The blow, though I think not altogether unexpected, has proven too great for her. She craves your forgiveness for any and all wrong she may have done you and fully and freely forgives you for her present pain. Her frame weakened by close and constant confinement, was ill-able to bear such a shock, and it has completely shattered her nervous system. She still speaks kindly of you, and even in her wildest ravings utters no word of reproach. I leave for home in a short time though I would fain linger could I cause one ray of sunlight and happiness to shine into that saddened heart, could I ease for one moment her pain. But I cannot. I must leave her in the hands of Him who careth for all. He alone is her Refuge in this hour of trial. I do most sincerely regret that you have deemed it your duty to take such a step, but I trust that you have been guided aright, that you have not rashly and unthinkingly blighted and blasted the hopes and happiness of one of earth’s lonely ones. I write this at M.A.s most earnest request, – she has told me all, but I assure you her confidence shall never be betrayed by me. I have no wish to alarm you nor would I do so unnecessarily, but her condition is at present very critical. She had no medical advice since she left Hamilton. Please excuse my haste and brevity, I leave by train shortly. Hoping and praying that you may both be guided, directed and sustained by Him who doeth all things well and who holdeth the destiny of each in his own hands, I am yours in Christ N. A. Shenston To Eben Rice, Montreal Such is the only letter I ever received on the subject. �Rice/Campbell Jan. 10 /1864 10 WOODSTOCK Torrance preached two excellent sermons today. I spent the afternoon in reading. I don’t know why, but I feel a kind of foreboding feeling this term just as if the year was going to prove a very disastrous one to me. I have felt so ever since the New Year. God forbid that my fears should be correct. Jan 11th Recited French and Christian Theology today. Felt so unwell that I could not study my Hebrew for tomorrow. Met Willis and agreed with him to take my district next Sabbath. Wrote a long letter to Rolly answering his of January 4th giving him the news, &c, &c. Jan 12th Did not recite my Hebrew. Recited Church History. Spent all my spare time in preparing Scrap book. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Jan. 13th Recited French, Romans, & Christian Theology. Went down town for a walk after tea. Bought a book of puzzles. Pickard and I spent the evening at our Hebrew. My name is on for Declamation on Saturday, but I mean to try to get off as I wish to go out to Bland’s. Jany 14th Recited Hebrew & Church History. Decided not to go to Bland’s for a week. In the evening Pickard, Emmons, and I went to the Mill Pond for a skate. We had a good time. �Rice/Campbell 11 Jan. 15/1864 Recited Racines for the first time. We got along very well. Did not do much but study during the day. Dr. gave us his first lecture on geology. Jan 16th Our class met Dr. this morning, but did nothing, as we had no skeletons prepared. I had to declaim in the special class. As I had not time to get up anything new, I gave them the Daughter of Herodias. In the afternoon Pickard, Scott & I went skating. I intended going to the Missionary Meeting in the evening but was delayed till too late. Prof Wells lectured. Willis gave me a call. Jan 17th It had snowed considerably and the snow was deep, but I went around with my tracts. Elder Landon, an Open Communion Baptist from Drumbo, preached Archie Nasmith’s funeral sermon. The text was 2 Kings IV. 26. He made a poor thing of it, though he spoke for 65 minutes. Spent the afternoon in reading, and had a visit from Willis. In the evening I went to hear Griffin, the Methodist minister. He preached from Isa. III, 5 on the suffering of Christ and gave us a fine sermon. I was very much pleased with his sermon. I also attended the prayer meeting in the school. Jan 18th Got along pretty well today. Wrote to Annie in the evening. Saturday afternoon I got some paper at the bookstore, but did not pay for it. I got ½ ream at 75 cents and ½ ream at 50 cts, in all $1.25. I will pay it sometime this term. �Rice/Campbell 12 Jan 19/1864 It stormed fearfully all day. The snow came down in such masses that there was not any chance of travelling. The cars were fearfully behind time. The train from the East, due 11:24 A.M. did not arrive till after midnight. It got snowed up somewhere this side of Paris. I never saw it snow so. Jan 20th This evening Pickard and I went to scrape the snow off the ice so as to have some skating. We scraped off enough to form a passage between two pieces of rather good ice. Jan 21st Dr. Fyfe went away today so that we had no Church History. After dinner Pickard and I went skating and stayed away till tea time. We had a glorious skate. After tea I went to the Post Office and found letters from Richards and Aunt Tenie. Richards tells of his trip to Utica and back. He had a nice time. Aunt Tenie wrote a pretty good letter this time. She gives me considerable news. She sent me nine postage stamps besides enclosing the money due to Jan. 11th. Jan. 22 Got through my lessons pretty well. It snowed some on Thursday night and spoiled our skating. Pickard and I went to have a look at it but it was all covered with snow, and all our efforts to flood it were in vain. In the evening I attended the meeting of the *Adelphian Society. (*poss. Delphinian, due to his writing style. Plus the Oracle, (of Delphi newsletter.) Joyce typed, Adelphian. We are unsure. ) �Rice/Campbell 13 Jan. 23/1864 Spent the greatest part of the morning in the library writing. After dinner went to the book store and bought Hitchcock’s Geology for 37 cents each. During the afternoon I wrote to Richards’ answering his of Dec. 21st & Jan 21st. Also wrote to Millie in answer to the one received Jan 5th. Went to evening prayer meeting, and found an express parcel for me at the Institute. Brought it home and found that it came from Brantford. On opening it, it proved to be a parcel from Montreal bought by Aunt Jeannie. It contained two night shirts from Millie, two pair of drawers from some unknown person, and a book for which I sent to Robert, also letters from Millie & Robert. Wrote part of a letter to Aunt Tenie, but could not finish. Jan 24 Changed my tracts this morning. Gathered in all the old ones and sent out a new lot. Mr. Jones of Port Hope preached both times. In the morning I went to see McMullen, but he was away & Inglis preached instead. I liked the sermon. In the afternoon Gould’s folks went to Beachville. I heard Jones in the evening, but did not think much of him. Misses Claxton and Calvin were baptized. At prayer meeting we attempted to improve the event by warning sinners. Jan 25th Got through my lessons as usual but did little else. Jan 26th After school I met Miss Claxton in the reception room and had a talk with her. She returned those pamphlets which I lent her in Sept. We had a pleasant chat about various things. In the evening I finished my letter to Aunt Tenie. �Rice/Campbell 14 Jan 27/1864 Hard at work at my lessons all day. Nothing of importance happened today. Colonel Light was buried and there was a grand military funeral, but I did not see it. Abigail Mabee is very sick. Ira Mabee’s brother is in town. He came up for Ira’s things. It seems that Ira is going to Toronto to school for a while and then is going teaching. Jan 29th Attended the meeting of the Adelphian Literary Society. Mont read the Oracle, Torrance an essay & Higgins & A.T. Cameron delivered orations. Jan 30 Was going out to Embro but it stormed and I could not go. Our class met with Dr. this morning, and I read a plan on Rev. III: 20, which seemed to satisfy Dr. My essay for Monday is finished. I spent the afternoon in reading & writing. Went to prayer meeting, and then to the Post Office. Got a letter from Rolly. He urged me to leave school and go to stay with him till Sept. It is no use talking, I can’t go. Jan 31 The last Sabbath in January. Just five years ago today I was buried with Christ in baptism. Many happy days have I had since then, and also many dark. My Christian life has been one of ups and downs, joys and sorrows. At one time I would be low in the valley of humiliation, at another high on the delectable mountains, but my visits to the mountains were far less frequent than to the valley. But, blessed be God, I have never yet been made a prisoner by Giant Despair, though perhaps that trial yet awaits me. �Rice/Campbell 15 Jan. 31/1864, Cont. During all these five years I can see no evidence of good done, unless perhaps in the case of my sister Millie. Torrance preached two excellent sermons today. They were spoken with power, and I hope with effect. Our evening prayer meeting was a pretty good one. I spoke on A Castaway; a subject suggested by the sermon. Gould’s folks were at Beachville to church. February 1st 8 A.M. Commenced Acts XVI this morning. Have read from Daniel I since January. It has been raining all night and is raining now, with a wind apparently from the S. East. It cleared up during the day and was rather nice weather. Feb. 2nd Got my watch today. The fellow had not fixed it, but I could not wait any longer. He had it for two weeks, and I thought that long enough. After prayer meeting we had a special meeting of the “Judson” to see about paying Hallam for lecturing. After a hot dispute it was carried that he should be paid five dollars. Feb. 3rd Got along pretty well with lessons today, Hallam lectured tonight, but I did not attend as I had no desire to go. Spent my time in studying. Bought a lamp chimney today. Started to write on my new subject,”Swedenborgianism,” but I did not get along very well. *Swedenborgianism was a religious sect at that time. �Rice/Campbell 16 Feb. 4/1864 Got through with my lessons very well today. Wrote to Robert. I enclosed fifty cents in postage stamps and told him to get the other dollar from Aunt Tenie. That I think will be satisfactory to all. If I can find time I will write to Millie tomorrow, to enclose in Robert’s letter. Feb 5 When I went into French this morning I found that through some misunderstanding, several of the class had got up the second scene in “Athalie” instead of the grammar. Mr. Ballantyne made us read the scene. I got along very poorly as I had not looked over it. Our other lesson passed off well. I did not go to the society meeting as I had not time. I wanted to get ready so as to go to Embro tomorrow. I wrote to Millie, and also copied most of my essay on Swedenborgianism. Feb. 8th Back in Woodstock. Saturday opened clear and I resolved to start for Bland’s. Copied out “The Long Ago” for Eliza, and wrote a note of excuse to Wells. Went to the Post Office and found two papers, but would not take them out. Left the P.O. at 8:40. I took the Governor’s Road and the gravel road till I reached the Methodist Church near Embro. I then struck off on the line the Bland’s live on. I felt very tired and footsore; more so than ever before in walking to Embro. I reached B’s at half past twelve and found them at dinner. Eliza and Josey had gone to Woodstock; Mr., B. to Beachville with a load of grain & Emma to visit some of the neighbours. Mrs. B., Mary and Leonard were the only ones at home. Mr. B. got home about three, and Elder Topping came about four. It was six or after before Eliza got home. �Rice/Campbell 17 Feb. 8/1864 We had a very pleasant evening. Mary and I sat in the dining room and the others in the parlor till ten, then we had prayers, and about eleven the old folks went off to bed. About half past I saw that Mary and Eliza appeared tired and I proposed to the Elder to go to bed. He assented, and I went into the other room followed by Mary. He then changed his mind and still stayed in the parlor talking to Eliza. Mary & I had a good time while waiting for him to come. It was half past one before he moved. We had such fun while waiting. It was two before we got to bed. Sunday Elder Topping and I rose at seven. He went out and harnessed up and then came to bid us goodbye, saying he was going home. We were surprised at his sudden departure. The day was spent pleasantly, and I hope profitably. After dinner Mr. & Mrs B., Mary, Emma & Josey went to Embro to the Baptism. I stayed at home with Eliza, and had some pleasant conversation with her. At six I started for town, and had a very disagreeable dark nasty walk of it all for myself. It was snowing, and the storm was fair in my face. I got to church at last and had an introduction to Elder Baldwin. He invited me into the pulpit but I begged off. When I went in, Bland’s folks were not there, but I walked right into the girls’ seat and took possession. After prayer Mary B. and Mary Alcock came, and sat in the pew where I was. The chapel was crowded. Deacon Carroll of Beachville was there, and I got a ride home with him. We stopped at Tate’s. I was going to walk to Woodstock but Deacon C. would not hear of it, so I went and stayed at his place. �Rice/Campbell 18 Feb.8/1864, Cont. This morning I was up at six and started soon after seven. I was tired, so that it was nine before I reached home. I got the papers out of the P.O. and imagine that they came from Richards and M.A. Speaking of M.A. reminds me that Eliza has received a letter from Miss Sudborough in which Miss Sudborough gives her a terrible scolding. Miss S. says Eliza and I are all together to blame, that Eliza has acted very meanly, that she will live to repent of it, &c, &c. Eliza is hopping mad as she may well be, and intends to give Miss S. a sweet going over for interfering as she has. I hope she will, and give her some on my account. Even supposing it was true, which it is not, Miss S. had no business to say a word. Poor Eliza gets her name mixed up with the affair most provokingly. I should think she would hate the sight of me, but never fails to give me a pleasant smile and warm shake of the hand. We had a long talk about Rolly. She evidently doesn’t suspect I know as much as I do, and yet I don’t know enough to get the right clue. I fancy that after she refused Rolly the first time, that he never mentioned the subject till last winter, and that then he got a fresh repulse. I wonder why she persists in refusing him, if she does really refuse him. From her talk, I should think she was not engaged to him, nor about to be. Poor Rolly! I pity him. That little rascal of a Leonard heard a portion of my conversation with Coutts on the evening of Dec. 6th 1863. Coutts and I occupied one bed, Leonard & Josey the other, and as they appeared to be asleep, we talked freely. The little scamp let out yesterday that he had heard some of our conversation, and he let it out before Eliza. If she questions as she doubtless will, poor I will have some startling disclosures all about me. �Rice/Campbell 19 Feb.8/1864, Cont. We talked freely and if Leonard heard all and tells it, ‘the fat will be in the fire.’ But after all I don’t care, for I said nothing that could lower me in the opinion of any one in the family, but rather I said what would show that I had a generous desire to benefit a friend. But still it will be awkward if it comes out. I hope the boy will forget it or at least keep it quiet. Unless he tells it, the conversation will never be known for I’ll never tell, and I don’t believe Coutts will. Evening Attended my classes as usual. Have been fearfully troubled with diarrhea or dysentery, I’m not sure which. Feb. 9th Recited Hebrew today, but did not go up to Church History, as I felt unwell. Wrote a piece for the “Oracle.” Wrote a letter to Rolly, declining his offer of a home with him during the summer. Read the piece on the Sibylline Oracles which I am to criticise for Monday. I feel miserable today. The pain in my bowels is very severe, and yet I pass nothing. I don’t know, and can’t imagine what made me so unwell. I hope that it will be better soon for it is truly very disagreeable. I have done very little today, for I could not study, as I could not fix my mind on my lessons. I could read however. Mr. Gould went out to the Pines again with another load of bricks and was gone all day. I have not yet heard from the East. Feb. 10/1864 Got through my lessons pretty well today. Bought one of Walker’s pamphlets on “Camp Meetings.” Feel much better today. The pain has almost all left me. Received a letter from Lis, enclosing one to Miss Vining. Lis is well, and write a very kindly letter. Mailed my letter to Rolly. �Rice/Campbell 20 Feb. 11th Recited my lessons as usual and spent considerable time in writing. Went down town after school with Pickard. Nothing particular happened today worth recording. Feb. 12th Our French lesson this morning consisted altogether of parsing the first act of “Athalie.” Pickard came up to see me today, and I gave him eight shirts, and a coat that I used to wear last winter. I copied my essay on “Poetic Influence,” and some other pieces into my book. The Second Vol. is now within fifty pages of being full. Our afternoon lessons passed off well. After tea I went to the Post Office and got letters from Millie & Annie. Poor Annie writes in a very despairing mood. She has had another quarrel with Aunt Lizzie and feels very bad about it. Millie is better, and writes a very nice letter. Dear Sisters, both of them. Would to God Annie were a Christian. I did not attend the Society meeting as I had not time. I wrote the Critique for Dr. for tomorrow. It is on one of Paley’s sermons. The object is to prove the utility of orders among the clergy. I gave him a cutting up on it. I also wrote about half of my essay on “The Sibylline Oracles.” I expect to finish it tomorrow afternoon. Feb.12/1864, Cont. Annie tells me of her quarrel with Aunt Lizzie, its occasion and result. She also speaks of Aunt Jeannie’s visit to B. Eliza Capron’s father has failed and lost everything. Poor Eliza, she will have a hard time of it. Millie’s letter dated Feb 9, tells me that Aunt Jeannie came no further west than B., as she was taken sick and had to return home. Millie seems to feel sad at the thought of where I may go after graduating. She is surprised almost, when she thinks of my graduation being so near. �Rice/Campbell 21 She expects to come West next July to see me graduate. Uncle Eben is also coming up. She has written to M.A.B. and seems disposed to continue the relationship, if I am willing. I have no objections I am sure. She tells me that the young folks often wish I was there to join with them in their pursuits & amusements. Hattie is going home today. Poor Hattie. Peace go with her. If she really is a flirt, a heartless coquette, may God change her heart and motives so that she may be a consistent Christian. Millie takes all my reproofs kindly and thanks me for them. Aunt Jane gave birth to a son on Feb 7th. He is to be called Ernest. I expect soon to hear of Aunt Tenie’s having another. Dear little Millie tried hard to tell me a good deal fo news, and she has indeed done so. Her letter was full of news. She says Miss Neal was only afflicted with influenza and is now quite well, a fact which I am glad to hear. Millie says little about the state of her own health, but I should judge from the tone of her letter that it was good. May God in mercy long spare to me my two sisters. Feb. 13/1864 This morning I had to read a critique to Dr. Fyfe. It passed muster. After Dr. dismissed us I went to the reading room, and read the “Witness, “Sentinel,” &c. Mont went home this morning. He heard an Aunt of his is very sick, not expected to live. At our special class I recited “The Grey Forest Eagle,” a beautiful piece of poetry by Alfred B. Street. It took me about ten minutes. After dinner I went to the Post Office, and then Pickard and I went skating. We had a very good skate, but the ice was rather too thin. We both got in several times, but not enough to get hurt. We got home about three, and I spent the rest of the afternoon and evening in preparing my book of puzzles. I cut out and pasted in about fifty-five figures. �Rice/Campbell 22 It has thawed pretty fast today, but it is likely to freeze hard. I hear that the Baptist chapel in Brantford was burnt last night. I have heard no particulars, but only that the chapel and two or three adjacent buildings were destroyed. I am very sorry for it will be a hard blow to the cause. The Brantford folks are particularly unfortunate. This makes the second or third Chapel they have lost by fire. It will come very heavy on them to build a new one, but still I suppose they are able to do it. Perhaps the loss will be the means to bring better days, as was the case with our Institute. I hope it may prove to be the case. Little did I think when speaking in that building last New Year’s Day that it was so soon to be destroyed, but so it is. Feb. 14/1864 Today has been a beautiful day. It was very windy in the morning but the wind soon went down, bout tea time it tried to snow but failed and we had a beautiful moonlight evening. As usual I went round with my tracts before morning service. Dr. preached in the morning from Deut. XXXII, 31, “For their rock is not as our rock, even our enemies being judges.” He said the doctrine of the text was “The confessed advantages of the Christian: and these advantages he declared to be as follows: I. He has the advantage II. The Christian is safer in any event than any other man. III. His enjoyment is greater than that of other man. IV. He has the advantage in the hour of death. In the afternoon I read church History. I finished the fifteenth century and read about seventy pages in the sixteenth. �Rice/Campbell 23 Dr. preached again in the evening, from the words “Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God.” 2 Tim. III, 4. His divisions were I. What is understood by the word pleasures? There are a. Vicious pleasures, as drinking, gambling &c. b. Useless & of a bad tendency, as dancing, novel reading, theatre going, &c. II. The dangerous and unsatisfactory character of these pleasures. III. The course which God would have men to pursue. Our evening prayer meeting was well attended. I hear that Bullard and Frank Ballantyne experienced religion during the week. I am glad to hear it, and hop that there may be more. Feb. 15/1864 Spent the morning in copying out my essay on “Sibylline Oracles.” It takes up just eight pages. Dr. F. returned my two last essays, with very trifling criticisms. Our afternoon lessons passed off as well as usual. Pickard and I got out our Hebrew before half past six, as we wished to go skating. It was after seven when we started, but when we reached the creek we found the ice all gone, and running water in its place, so that we were very disappointed. Received a letter from Miss Neal. It is dated Feb. 9th and in it apologizes for her long silence on the scare of sickness. She speaks of my essay and seems very well pleased with it. She speaks of a piece which she has written and is going to send to me, and wishes me to criticize it for her. Tells me about their Society & Bible Class. Also gives me a few minor items for news, and agrees with some of my formerly stated opinions, and expresses some of her own. I gather from her letter that herself and friends are well, and that all my relatives are well. I suppose I must reckon this letter as my Valentine, seeing yesterday was Valentine’s Day. �Rice/Campbell 24 I don’t suppose I will get any this year. Mrs. Gould and the children have been away all day to Beachville. I heard today that Miss Claxton is going away this week, but I have not heard whether she is going to Kingston or Montreal. She has been very unwell lately, and has not studied any for two weeks or more. I am sorry she is going for she is a nice girl. I see that Gib. is back again. He came this afternoon. It is to be hoped that Bullard will be the means of doing him good. Feb. 16/1864 It has been very stormy all day. It has snowed considerably, but the wind has been so strong as to blow the snow into drifts, so that it has not improved the sleighing. Our lessons today passed off well. I finished translating the last chapter of Romans today, and I have now got the whole book finished except the analysis of the last chapter. I also translated my tomorrow’s lesson in Galatians. In the afternoon I went down to the Post Office and behold a parcel for me, but I refused it. My reasons were good. 1st it was unpaid, and the postage came to twenty-one cents, no friend of mine would send me an unpaid parcel. 2nd it was directed to Rev. Ebenezer Rice, while no Hamilton folks among my friends would direct a letter so. 3rd it was directed in a disguised hand. 4th it was too light to contain anything of value. I refused to take it, so it will have to go to Quebec, and if found to contain any valuables it will be remitted to the writer. I hear that Miss Claxton is very sick with bleeding at the lungs. Poor girl, I fear that she will never get better unless she is very careful of herself. I feel very sorry for her for she is a nice girl, but God doeth all things well, and in this we can trust. May the Father of Mercies grant her peace and joy, and help her to glorify him even on her sick bed. I believe she’s merely waiting to hear from her brother, before she leaves W. �Rice/Campbell 25 Feb.16/1864, Cont. She has written to him, and presently expects him to come and take her away. Our prayer meeting was interesting and pretty well attended. Today is an anniversary in my life, a great and important anniversary. Shall I call it a bad or a good one. Time alone will show whether I will have cause for joy or sorrow when thinking of July 16th 1860. As I view it now it seems a sad anniversary, but as I always regarded it before it was pleasant to think of it. Four years ago tonight I first spoke of love to her who was so long my betrothed. I remember the scene well, the occasion, the place, and all things connected with it. Would God I could forget them. How sad a tale would be the history of that dear love. For a month I could not get an answer in words, but actions spoke loudly. For a year, yea two, I found no serious fault in her. She was self-willed it is true, but I put up with that. She sometimes showed her authority but I quietly bore it. I do not remember ever speaking harshly to her until after her unfortunate advent in Woodstock in Nov. 1862. But then things changed. Mrs. Cox and others strove to turn us against each other, and alas they succeeded. We quarreled, made up, quarreled again, and so continued till my departure for Montreal in June 1863. But meanwhile, one or both were changing. I had lost my patience with M.A., my earnest desire to please her, &c, &c., and she had lost her confidence in me. She grew jealous and suspicious, believed all manner of evil reports concerning me, and drove me desperate by her talk. At last I decided I did not love her as I ought. I wrote asking a release from my engagement, but got no answer. Finally just as 1863 was drawing to a close I met her, settled things, received my letters, and was released by her. Hopes blighted, hearts stricken, trusting natures smitten, Oh God, what have not the authors of all this to answer for. �Rice/Campbell 26 Feb. 16/1864, Cont. They have caused such suffering and gained nothing. False, black-hearted wretches, they have done much mischief. They have cursed us both, and wrought irreparable wrong. Poor M.A. will suffer more than I will, for ‘tis her nature to. Poor girl, I pity her. Every spark of love is gone, and I cannot, will not, love her any more. But I can judge her good qualities, and I know she has many. If I ever get a wife who will love me as well and be as true as she was once, I will be lucky. She would have made me a good wife, and had she not murdered my love by her absurd jealousies and unjust suspicions, I might have lived happily with her. But God doeth all things well. His overruling hand has been concerned in it, and we may both rest secure in the knowledge that it will all be for the best. Our Father will bring good out of evil, and will make all these things work together for good to those who love the Lord. I spent most of the evening in writing a piece of poetry. It is a very peculiar metre, and indeed is a mixture of metres. I allowed my thought to run on in their own wild irregular manner, and they told their own story, as pleased them best. It is of about 170 lines in length. I have not yet named it, but propose to call it “A dream of Sorrow, A retrospective of Woe” or something of that kind. If it pleases me when I copy it I will send a copy to Montreal. �Rice/Campbell 27 Feb. 17th Have done but little today, except get up my lessons. Had a short talk with Miss L. Shearer this morning. She is not coming back the next term. Miss Claxton is very much better, and is now only waiting for a letter from her brother. This evening I finished up, and copied out my piece of poetry written last night. I made some additions and a few alterations, and the piece now contains 213 lines. I have not yet named it. It has been storming terribly all day, and I have not been down town. *Bev’s observation to Eben’s comment of Mary Ann’s absurd jealousies, seem justified in light of the fact he married Mary Bland and admitted he was bewitched by Eliza. Feb. 18/1864 We got through our Hebrew well today. After class I came home and wrote my essay on ‘the religion of the 7th century.’ I found it very difficult to begin, but after I got started I got along pretty well. In the afternoon I helped Pickard cut wood for about an hour. Mr. & Mrs. Gould are away to Ingersoll, and Emmons is left to keep house. Went downtown after tea, and got a letter from Aunt Tenie. She enclosed seven dollars, having given one to Robert as I sent word for her to do. I entered in my book for today, received from Montreal eight dollars, sent to Robert one dollar, fifty. This plan makes my entries all square. Aunt Tenie gives me a terrible scolding. She first tells me that Uncle Jimmie is off to New York (or rather Boston) and Hattie has gone home. She then begins her scolding and keeps it up through ten more pages. It is true as she says that she scarcely ever writes to me without having some fault finding to do. I wonder why it is. Am I so bad, or she so touchy? It does seem strange to me that we always differ so much while we profess to like each other so well. Is it that our love is only profession, or do we merely illustrate the perverseness of human nature? �Rice/Campbell 28 Feb. 18/64 As far as I am concerned I do really love her as much as I profess, so the fault must be on her side, if love is concerned. But I fully believe that it is the cursed ill-nature which we have derived from the common stock that makes us so antagonistic. However I will not quarrel with her, unless she forces me to do it. Came very near to it once on M.A.’s account, but it shall never be again if I can help it. Her first fault finding is with a passage in my letter in which I say that if I fail in my July examinations, my relatives will feel, if not say, that their money has been wasted on an unworthy object, and this they shall never say for the fear of this will never allow me to lag behind. 10 page ( Letter from Aunt Tenie.) This unfortunate expression meets with a perfect storm of abuse. It is called “the most ungrateful thing” I could say. She also says that if I am prompted by fear, not love, it matters not to my relatives whether I succeed or no, and that she never expected such a return from me as that I should assure them of such meanness as that of thinking of a paltry sum, instead of my health. She was ambitious, out of love for me, and family pride, not out of regard to the money spent, and I cannot expect the love of my relatives, while continually casting mean reflections upon them, & if I loved them as I ought I wouldn’t do so. She winds up this part by the assertion or insinuation that the hard feeling all exists in my heart, and declares that she has “borne a good deal of this stuff from me, and is not of a disposition to be tampered with.” This looks like a covert threat. The next terrible crime is “the hard and unfeeling manner” in which I wrote about Aunt Lizzie, her dearly beloved sister. But before going into this she expresses her displeasure at my manner of treating Aunt Lizzie while she was in B. last year. �Rice/Campbell 29 Feb. 18/64, Cont. She says that she remarked then, it was (good? )that I did not “try that game in my house, for I always let everyone understand that I am mistress here, my husband master, and that visitors must conform to our ways, not us to theirs, and if they are not content so to do, they must go where they will be better pleased.” To justify her sweeping condemnation she instances a trifling scene at table, and says that I would not have done the same thing twice in my house. She denies the truth in what I said to Aunt Lizzie, and scolds me for saying it. It was true, but I was wrong in saying it. Comments on 10 page letter from Aunt Tenie She also mentions an instance of disrespect to Uncle Andrew, but certainly misrepresents the circumstance. She next twits me with my conduct towards Aunt Lizzie being so different in M. from what it was in B. and says that in B. she found me “selfish, exacting, dissatisfied, and making Annie so.” Truly a fearful catalogue. Her next step seemed a very ungenerous one, being no less than an apparent attempt to turn me against Annie by telling me that she has been talking against me. She talks very bitterly about Annie, charges her with hypocrisy, &c and gives her a very bad character. Here she pays me a very fine compliment, saying, “You have not done much good to improve either her disposition or Millie’s, for before the latter became a Christian, and before your visit here last summer you did much to make them both dissatisfied with their comfortable homes.” How sad if true. She charges Annie with preferring to stay in B. because there she can enjoy her freedom more than in M. She also pretends to see through Annie’s company manners and deceit, but denies that Aunt Lizzie has any company manners. �Rice/Campbell 30 Feb. 18. Cont. She again twits me with treating Aunt L so kindly in M. while holding such an opinion of her. I wonder if Aunt Tenie ever forgets the present in the past. She then appears to taunt me with hypocrisy, and insinuates that my love for her is also hypocritical. She says, “It seems strange that this should all be found out during Aunt Lizzie’s time of adversity. This is the time to test friendships, and I have always said so long as I hold the position I do at present, it is easy to be liked, but let one, agreeable as I am now, become irritable through illness and misfortune, I should share a like fate.” This speaks for itself. Next she owns that Aunt L. has become very fretful lately & that she does not bear her trials in the right spirit, and at the same time craftily strikes several blows at me. She charges Annie’s impertinence with A. L.’s fretfulness. She next sneers at my fear of Annie’s making an imprudent match in order to escape from Aunt L. She also says Annie ought to go to M., her proper home. She expresses her annoyance at Annie, speaks of the birthday presents, gets angry, and vows to do nothing more for her, simply because she has heard Aunt L’s perverted version of Annie’s mode of spending her money. She disclaims all anger at Annie, and yet shows plainly that she is piping mad. Her last head on this subject is a sweeping slap at me. This closes her scolding, which is harsh, long, bitter, and unjust. Her news is that Uncle James is going to keep the house; that she was at a grand wedding; that a very sad and sudden death has recently occurred; that Grandma sent me the drawers in the last parcel; that Uncle James has sent me another parcel lately – this is the first I have heard of it, but I suppose it is on the way. Shirley & Leslie send kisses to me. She gave Robert the dollar as I directed, and sends the rest to me. �Rice/Campbell 31 Feb.18/1864, Cont. She speaks of my low spirits, advises me to shake them off, and this after such a formidable dose as she has just given me. Her last injunction is to pay no more letters to her. Such is a synopsis of her letter, which fills over fifteen pages of note paper. It contains some truth, some kind advice, but much also that is harsh and unjust. Many of her statements are one sided, and almost all of them can be satisfactorily explained. Her letter has increased my feelings of doubt and gloom, and makes the black cloud hang more terrible and dark before me. Surely my presentiments are not pointing to a quarrel with her, which necessarily involves separation from the whole family. If she turns against me, so strong is her influence, and such is her spirit, that she would lead the whole of the Muir’s in a crusade against me. May God spare me the affliction of having to part with all my relatives in anger. Much has gone wrong with me lately, one friend after another has deserted me and proved unfaithful, and now when I have none but my relatives to look to for love and sympathy, I find that I am like a man carrying fire in a powder magazine, a slight mishap may blow my hopes to atoms. Oh God, spare me this. Humble me if need be, but I pray thee leave me the love and esteem of my relatives. �Rice/Campbell 32 Feb. 19/1864 Aunt Tenie’s letter drove all study out of my head last night, so I went to bed shortly after ten but could not sleep till long after twelve. This morning I had hard work to get my French translation in time for a class, but I managed to get through. I got along better with my afternoon lessons. I copied out a declamation for my next exercise before the special class. I paid Mrs. Gould the dollar I borrowed and $4.50 on my board. I also paid Warwick $1.25 that I owed him for some paper bought in the beginning of the term. Attended the meeting of the Adelphian. Kneale gave a declamation “The Islesman of the West.” Shell read an essay on “Pirn,” Miss Lavinia Shearer read “The Casket,” which was very good. Dunsmore & Ed Cameron spoke a capital dialogue, “The Rival Orators,” Yule gave us Poe’s “Raven,” and Nott, a parody on it. After the literary exercises Nott made some remarks concerning his eating the pie and then Chesney, Clarke, Mont made apologies for their share in the pieces against him. It passed off far more quietly than I expected. Feb. 20 This morning I staid in the declamation. Miss L. Shearer read a splendid essay on “Palestine” and Miss Frazer another good one on character. Among the speakers McNeal, Nott, W. Cameron & Brierly spoke well, but J.B. Moore beat all. He spoke the piece described in “Nott’s Temperance Lectures” describing a man in delirium tremens, and he acted it out capitally. I never saw anything better done. I read the article on Justin Martyr and took notes on it. Our special class did not amount to much. After dinner I went to the Post Office and got a letter from Ross enclosing one for Calder. �Rice/Campbell 33 Ross seems to be in a despairing mood, and speaks in a sad tone of the result of his labors. Poor fellow, he seems to be in low spirits. His letter contains little news. I spent the afternoon in working at my puzzle book. Two or three Saturdays more and it will be finished. I have about 120 puzzles in it now. I received a paper from Miss Neal. It is the Witness for Feb. 17th and contains a beautiful piece by her called “The Shattered Bark.” She said in her letter that she would send it, and asks me to criticize it faithfully. I fear this will be a difficult task. Our evening prayer meeting was very poorly attended, only about a dozen being present. Several remarks were made tending toward an alteration for the better. I have eight letters and two essays to write. My Monday’s essay is not written yet, indeed it is hardly touched. Feb. 21/1864 A beautiful Sabbath Day. Pickard was going with me round my tract district, but was not well. Stopped in at Hankinson’s for a few minutes. Torrance preached this morning from Rom V: 1, “Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” His divisions were three: I. The source of this justification – Jesus Christ II. The instrument of this justification – Faith III. The result of this justification – Peace It was a very fine sermon, and ought certainly to have had some effect. I spent most of the afternoon in reading church History. Read the history of the Catholics, Greeks, & Lutherans, in the XVI century. Dr. Fyfe preached in the evening to a crowded house on Jere. XXXI, 31-34. HIs teaching was the comparison between the two covenants, that of works and that of grace: �Rice/Campbell 34 Feb 21/64, Cont. I. Proof of what the two covenants were II. Some of the peculiarities of either III. Their relation to each other IV. Where we must go to ascertain what is required. After service He baptized Kern & Bullard, two of our students. Our evening prayer meeting was a very good one, and well attended. I took part in prayer. I hear that Miss Frazer, one of our lady students, found peace last week. She spoke in covenant meeting yesterday. Feb. 22/1864 Has been thawing all day. Spent the morning in writing my essay on “Earth and Man.” Went down to the post office after dinner. Our afternoon lessons passed off well. I was going to call on Miss Claxton this afternoon but finally determined to put it off till tomorrow. Got out my Hebrew this evening and found it very difficult. Wrote Eliza Bland but will not post the letter till I write to Mary. Feb. 23rd A beautiful day overhead, but detestable underfoot. It has been a nice day every way but one, and that is that the thaw has made the roads fearfully muddy. We got on in Hebrew first rate today. After class I went up to Mr. Wells’ room and Mrs. W. went off for Miss Claxton. We had a very nice time together. I sat talking with both ladies for about an hour. Miss C. is getting better fast, but is still unable to study. She has heard from Lucy Scott. Lucy says that Robert gave her a drubbing for not writing to Miss Claxton before. �Rice/Campbell 34 Feb. 23. Cont. Her brother wishes her to stay here till May but I fancy if she stays till then that she will stay till July and go down when the rest go. After leaving the ladies, I went into the library and spent nearly an hour reading about Justin Martyr. I then came home and studied. After going to the Post Office I wrote to Mary Bland, a letter of three pages, and then copied out my analysis and lecture, and then translated the rest of the IV chapter of Galatians. I also wrote my essay on Justin Martyr. Went to prayer meeting, which was well attended. There is a Sabbath school in the Baptist Chapel tonight. The children are to sing, speak dialogues, and declaim. Admission is one York shilling. This morning Dr. Fyfe told us that the teachers deigned to hold a reception on Friday evening to which all the students were cordially invited. The society held a meeting after school and postponed their meeting. I don’t much think I shall attend the social, but I don’t know. It depends upon how I feel when the time comes. Feb 24th Got along pretty well with my lessons today. In our exegesis of Galatians we had a very long analysis of the III Chapter to recite, and most of us balked at it. I did not attempt to recite it. Spent some time cutting wood for exercise. Split up a terribly tough knot, and blistered my hands in the operation. Got out my Hebrew, but very much disinclined to study. I hear that Jas. Rice has left us and gone home for good. It seems that he got a young girl in his neighborhood with child, and had to marry her. He was married during the vacation, and then returned to school. I hear that he was advised to give up his course, and that he took the advice. �Rice/Campbell 36 Feb. 24, Cont. This perhaps explains what Pickard told me in the beginning of the term, viz, that a report was current that I was married, having been forced to marry the girl. I paid but little attention to the story, feeling perfectly innocent, and now behold, it is all made clear. So it will ever be if I act honestly and uprightly, and trust in God. Feb. 25/1864 Got through with the Hebrew first rate today. Spent the morning in writing. Wrote to Annie, a long brotherly letter. Tried to give her some good advice. Also wrote to Aunt Tenie. Received two letters, one from Richards, the other from Robert. Robert tells me that he has given up the idea of studying for the ministry. He intends to apply himself to business now, and think no more of the ministry. In our church history class we had to read essays, but Mont, Northrup, and Clarke had such long ones that they and Fitch took up all the time. Pickard and I had to go without reading. This was hardly fair after Dr. limiting us to seven minutes. My letter to Aunt Tenie is long and hard. I did not mean to make it long but I could not help it. As I have some idea that she will allow passion not judgement to guide her, and will thus quarrel with me on account of it, I here insert a copy so as to guard myself from misrepresentation. LETTER TO AUNT TENIE ON SEPARATE ENTRY BELOW �Rice/Campbell 37 LETTER TO AUNT TENIE Woodstock Feb. 25 1864 Her real name is Jenie she is five years younger than Eben Dear Aunt ( Letter to Aunt Tenie) Your letter was received on the evening of Thursday Feb. 18th. It has caused me many hours of sad and bitter thought, for it was unnecessarily harsh, and fearfully unjust. If I speak somewhat bitterly in answering it, I hope you will consider that I am smarting under a sense of unjust treatment, and that some allowances must be made for me in seeking to hide myself from the biting storm of fierce invectives which were hurled at me. I will try and answer calmly and coolly, and in such a manner as to allay the gathering tempest. But I wish to state that I do not here intend to enter into a full and minute defence. It would take too long, and I shall leave it till the tongue can take place of the pen. If by next summer you have not got to loathe me too much to stay in the same city with me, perhaps then we may settle all our differences. All I intend to do now is to offer a few pleas and arguments which may serve as a temporary breakwater till then. You press two charges against me, or rather bring me in guilty of two offences; each including several minor points. I will follow your own order in speaking of them. As to the first charge I deny it in toto, and how you could ever have got anything offensive out of my words is a mystery to me. The quotation on which you found your remarks plainly teaches the opposite of what you draw from it. This I will attempt to show. You quote as follows: - “If I do not shine at our July examinations, I will feel much disappointed and what is far worse, disappoint those who have so kindly provided for me while here. �Rice/Campbell 38 Feb. 25/1864, Cont. LETTER TO AUNT TENIE They will think, if not say, that their money has been wasted on an unworthy object. But this they never shall say, if my health holds out, for with this fear to inspire me on, I will never lag behind.” I use your own words as well as emphasizing, and with the exception of the phrase “inspired me on” the passage is correctly quoted. I don’t think I used that phrase but one of similar import. Your first remark is that this is “the most ungrateful thing” I could say. I must confess that I can’t see it in that light. The very passage speaks of “Those who have so kindly provided for me” and you know right well that I have always spoken gratefully of their kindness towards me. Then why fling ingratitude in my teeth on account of one solitary passage in a letter, and that a misapprehended passage? You next find fault with the word “fear” and tell me that if fear actuates me, it matters not to my relatives whether I succeed or not. This is truly a flattering statement of their feelings. But I deny that the word fear bears in that passage the meaning that you put upon it. It means simply this – if I understand language – that fear is giving my relatives reason to consider me unworthy would beg powerful incentive to action. Love was not under consideration at the time; had it been brought in, it would have made nonsense of the passage. Besides, I can see very little real difference between a desire to gratify, and a fear lest I should not gratify. To my mind the one is but a negative way of expressing the other, and the idea is the same. I might as well be charged with irreligion for saying “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” Ps. CXI. 10, instead of “the love”, &c. Your next inference is the most unjust of all. �Rice/Campbell 39 Feb. 25/1864, Cont. LETTER TO AUNT TENIE, cont. You declare I have no right “to accuse them of the greatest of all meanness, that of thinking of a paltry sum of money, instead of regrets for your (my) ill health.” Where you got this accusation I know not, but certainly it never came out of my letter. I own at once that I would have no right to do so; that I would be unjust, &c, and had I given you my reason to foster such a thought of me, I would have deserved your denunciation. I believe that my relatives would think more of my health than of any amount that they have or will ever spend upon me. I frankly admit as much. But just reason for a moment: - I did not say that the choice lay between distinction & health and that they would deliberately choose the former. My error – if error it was – lay in saying, “they will” instead of “they may” or at least in not qualifying the words by some such thing as “likely,” or “probably.” My reason for saying what I did was this – you acknowledged that family pride made you long for my success. Now you profess to love me better than the majority of my relatives. If you then are actuated by such a feeling (even in a small degree) is it not natural to suppose that the others are. I admit this pride will clearly suffer if I do not – either through sloth or want of interest – come up to its expectation. Will you not admit this? So far then we are agreed. Now, if next July I appear at my examinations pale and feeble, seemingly more fit for my grave than my graduation, what would be the feeling of all? Most certainly that of pity and sorrow, it may be mixed with vexation at my folly in working so hard, it may be not; but on the other hand, if I – the acknowledged best – or at least second best in the class – appear the lowest in all things, and occupy a place far below my proper position, and at the same time appear to be strong and ruddy, healthy in body and sound in mind, what would be the feelings of those who best knew my abilities? �Rice/Campbell 40 Feb. 25/64 LETTER TO AUNT TENIE, CONT. Clearly, that of contempt and indignation that I should so misspend my time or talent, mingled with shame at my position. This feeling would be natural; it is one that the whole race has in common. Men are prone to think that a little more exertion, a little harder application, a little sterner resolve would have raised the individual to his proper place. If the question is pressed home, every man & woman will acknowledge this. Men do not stop to think that had this little more been done, the result to the health might have been different. I know I should have felt very keenly that a great effort would have placed me on my true level without injury to any constitution. Now I ask you to candidly reason with yourself, and see if the above propositions are true or false. If false, I will retract. Now then, I consider my relatives to be but human beings, actuated by human feelings, passions, &c, and using human language to convey their ideas. On this ground I applied the general rules which govern mankind, never dreaming that it would cause offence to say to them what is true 99 out of 100. If I did it was altogether unintentional. You charge me with possessing all the hard feelings, passions and keeping it treasured up in my heart. If it is true that none exists anywhere else, I can assure you that it exists not there. Allow me to say, if I can do so without offence, that I don’t think the sensitiveness is all on my side. Witness the many reproofs I have received from you for words innocently spoken, and possessing no evil, but judged by you to be reflections on the family. �Rice/Campbell Feb.25/1864, Cont. 41 Letter to Aunt Jenie. Cont. (AKA Tenie) I think, if all things were considered, I might also feel as you do in your last remark, which has cut me sore, especially as the latter part appears to be a covert threat, “I have borne a good deal of this sort of thing from you & am not of a disposition to be tampered with.” I am sorry if I have ever given you occasion to use such language, and I shall never willingly give you reason to say so again. The second crime is in regard to Aunt Lizzie. My answer in regard to this must be brief. I acknowledge at the outset that I have not treated her in the most proper manner. Her former kindness should have made me treat her better now. However, most of it was thoughtlessness and momentary irritation, but still this was no excuse. As to the table incident I shall say nothing, for you and I would never agree. I was too hasty I will admit. As to the incident concerning Uncle, I think you must have either forgotten the words, or had them misrepresented to you. You know that tone, manner, and other circumstances have an important bearing on the meaning of all conversation. I am not aware that I ever was saucy to Uncle. I respect him too highly for that. True, I act more freely towards him than my other uncles, but it is because he makes me feel more free with him. You insinuated that I have done much to make my sisters dissatisfied. If so, I am very sorry. I am not aware of having done so, unless it was when I myself was dissatisfied with the whole family, long before I became a professor. If you refer to that time, it is hardly fair to bring it up against me now. You say that you found me selfish, exacting, &c in Brantford. Perhaps that is the reason that so many promises have been left unfulfilled since then. �Rice/Campbell Feb.25/ Cont. 42 Letter to aunt Tenie, cont. I often wondered what was the trouble, and as I never received an explanation, I suppose I am justified in ascribing it to your eyes being opened while in B. to my true character. I never thought that you would form such harsh opinion respecting me without speaking to me about them. One sentence – if it means a great deal. You say, “It seems strange that this should all be found out during Aunt Lizzie’s time of adversity. This is the time to test friendship, and I have always said, as long as I hold the position I do at present, it is easy to be liked, but let me, agreeable as I am now, become irritable through illness and misfortune, I should share a like fate.” Now I will tell you just what I suppose you to mean. 1st You mean that I turned against A.L. on account of her adversity, unless Uncle’s business relations may be styled adversity, and I assure you I never thought of that. 2nd You mean that I am a hypocrite. If you really believe it, it is useless to say anything. I simply deny it. 3rd You mean that my love for you is based on your wealth and good temper. Do you really mean it? If so, I wonder how you can feel the least particle of love for such a being. I shall say no more about it, lest I forget myself and say some (thing I will regret)? In another place you say, “But – or – last those who truly love, and think not of themselves alone can bear with it” and the context seems to teach this doctrine, that “love is not true or sincere unless it remains the same under every change of disposition or character.” �Rice/Campbell Feb. 25/1864, Cont. 43 Letter to Aunt Tenie, cont. Passing unnoticed the innuendo in the italizied words, I would beg to differ from your doctrine of true love. Love is founded upon certain qualities called lovable, and if these are not present, genuine love cannot exist. (I wish to speak of this in general, not as to this particular instance.) It seems to me that your view would exclude genuine, rational love, and put blind infatuation in its place, for it must be something that can exist when its foundation is destroyed. It seems to me, Aunt Tenie, that your definition is a double-edged sword and cuts both ways. Admitting your doctrine, there is no love in the world, and all who profess love must be hypocrites. Just allow an example or two. I professed to love Mary Ann, but her conduct caused my love to die out, and I broke the engagement. Now, on your principle, I was a black-hearted hypocrite for nearly three years, or you committed a very wrong action approving of my conduct and saying that I had sufficient justification. Which was it? Again, a few months ago, so great was your love for Annie that you exerted yourself in her behalf but now you angrily declare that she gets no further assistance from you, and the tone of your letter speaks dislike, not love. Was it true love? Again, in my own case, you professed to love me, call me dearest Eben, &c, and yet you say that a certain trifling speech would not be allowed, or to quote your own words, “you would not have done the same thing twice in my house.” You thus intimate that a moment’s indiscretion, an inconsiderate word, would extinguish this love, would be too great to be forgiven, and nothing would do – or will suffice – but an instant expulsion from house and heart. Is this an evidence of true love? I ask these questions, because you have (almost as plainly as words can do it) accused me of hypocrisy because I professed to love Aunt Lizzie once, and now speak as I do. �Rice/Campbell 44 Letter to Aunt Tnie, Cont. I merely wished to show you that your principal was not sound, not to offend. If I change in disposition from what I am now, I could not in justice blame any friend for deserting me, for that which they loved had departed. As to calling A. L. “Mama” and Brantford “home” the habit has grown upon me, and even if quarreling with her, I could hardly help using the same words. Besides, in Montreal she was all smiles and kind words, and I forgot the harsh words and only remembered that she had once been kind, and was now very ill. I am very sorry to see that you have such a bad opinion of me. I suppose I now see the truth of the proverb, “If you wish to know your faults, offend a friend.” Little did I know that I would be called “selfish, exacting, dissatisfied, and making others so, hypocrite, &c.” Many of them have never been applied to me before, and I trust never will again. I think the sneers against my Christian character might well have been spared. They add nothing to the argument, and wound unnecessarily. I am very sorry that you should think it necessary to twit me so unmercifully and to charge so many evil things upon me in direct assertions, and cutting hints, insinuations, and innuendos. I must be sunk low indeed to deserve them all. But I will leave the rest of my defence till my tongue can make it, while I talk about my sister. I am very sorry that Annie should have earned your dislike, for the poor girl needs all the friends she can get. I beseech you to not spend your harsh judgement till you are fully informed as to her guilt. You have heard only one side of the story. Wait till you hear the other before you condemn. I could perhaps tell you something about that money, but I forbear, for you would not believe me. But remember, Aunt Tenie, if one relative will deliberately utter untruths, is there not a possibility that another may utter untruths, at least by mistake. �Rice/Campbell 45 Feb. 25/64 LETTER TO AUNT TENIE Cont. Have mercy on poor, motherless Annie, and be kind to her, for her mother’s sake. I own that she has become very impertinent, and does many wrong things, but she has often been taunted by her orphan, dependent, penniless condition. You may deny it, but you know that even my dear grandmother once flung a taunt in my teeth, which though long since forgiven, will never be forgotten to my dying day. I do not blame you for sympathizing with your sister, for it is natural, but I plead for the same privilege. You ask me to treat Aunt Lizzie kindly, and I also ask you to treat Annie kindly. “Deal gently with the erring.” I plead with you for her. Oh, do not by coldness and unnecessary harshness drive her to hopeless ruin. Her heart is yearning for sympathy, and if treated kindly, firmly, and lovingly she could be won to repentance and submission. Do not then ruin an immortal soul by unjust treatment. She is an orphan, and a woman, two important reasons for kind treatment. If anyone must suffer for the past I entreat you to let me be the one. Pour upon my head all the wrath; treat me with all harshness, cease to love me or to correspond with me; alienate from me the affections of all the family, drive me from their midst, ruin me in character & position; chase me from the country, do all that revenge, duty or right may deem necessary, but I pray you, as you yourself hope for mercy, be merciful to Annie; as you would wish your orphaned children to be treated, treat her, win her by love, and use your influence over her for good, and you will win the everlasting blessing of Your loving nephew Eben M. Rice. �Rice/Campbell 46 Feb. 26/1864 Got through “Racine” very well today. Spent the greater part of the morning in copying that letter to aunt Tenie. Went downtown after dinner. Bought a box of leads for my pencil and posted the letter to A.T. Got up that terrible hard analysis on Gal. III, and then we go into class we did not have to say it. Received our subjects for next Thursday’s essays. Mine is Gregory of Nyssa. Helped Pickard cut wood for about an hour. Did not go to the Social tonight. I prepared a plan on I Pet. II: 6 for tomorrow, read the “Leader” and cut out a number of puzzles, so that my time has been fully occupied. Feb. 27/1864 This morning our class met with Dr. My skeleton passed as usual without any objection. After we were dismissed I went to the reading room & read the Baptist Witness, “Woodstock Sentinel,” &c. Our special class was not especially interesting today. Went to the Post Office after dinner & then went skating for a short time. Copied out that piece of poetry to send to Miss Neal. I have entitled it “Sorrow’s Retrospect.” In copying I added four or five lines. Went to prayer meeting from Thursday to Saturday and have it strictly a “theological meeting.” This Saturday has been almost wasted. I have done very little today. I have finished cutting out the patterns for my puzzles, and all that remains is to cut them from coloured paper & paste them in. *Probably the RACINE TIMELINE Tid-Bits in History, Eg: Oct 10 1699, a fleet of eight canoes bearing a party of French explorers entered the mouth of the Root River These were the first know white men to visit what is now Racine County. The earliest names for Racine were Indian versions of Root River,”Chippecotton.” �Rice/Campbell 47 Feb. 28/1864 A very fine day overhead, but very muddy. It rained considerably last night, and everything was made quite soft & muddy. Had a dirty time with getting round with any tracts. Torrance preached in the morning from Hosea VI: 4. He preached a splendid sermon, taking the theme “The constancy of the professor of Christianity.” I. The inconstancy is universal; a. as to time; b. as to extent II. The causes of this inconstancy a. Many profess Christianity who never possess it. b. The doors for the reception of members are too wide c. They are too inattentive to their duties d. They are creatures of time and sense III. The effects of this inconstancy a. God withdrew his presence b. Reproach is brought upon the cause of Christ IV. The remedies a. The word of God; a. in doctrine, b. precepts and commands b. Jesus Christ I spent the afternoon in reading Church History. Mr. & Mrs. Gould went to Beachville to church. I would have liked to go, but did not know where they were going till after they started. Torrance preached again in the evening from John III: 14, 15. �Rice/Campbell 48 Feb. 28/64 I. The disease – Sin a. It is universal b. Mortal II. The remedy – the crucifixion of Jesus Christ a. It is simple b. Open to all c. Immediate in its effects III. The cure – eternal life a. It is lasting We had a very nice prayer meeting. Willis and I had some talk about Cox’s refusing Mary Ann’s letter of dismissal. He is to let me know when the next church meeting takes place. Feb. 29/1864 ( LEAP YEAR ) A very nice day. It has been cold enough to keep the mud frozen and yet not too cold. Spent most of the morning in writing my essay, or rather synopsis on “the implications of the scriptures.” The subject was an interesting one but demanded more time than I could devote to it. Went downtown after dinner and got a letter from Rolly enclosing one to Mont. Rolly is still at home, is well, rejoices over his father’s conversion, scolds me for obstinacy in staying here, urges me to leave, &c. But all his efforts will be in vain, he cannot get me away till July. Our afternoon lessons passed off very well. Helped Pickard cut wood for a while. Nott returned my translation of the Iliad which he has had since the middle of last term. Our Hebrew lesson for tomorrow has been very hard. �Rice/Campbell 49 Feb 29. 64, Cont. Pickard & I had much trouble with it. Coutts is back. One of his sisters died, the others are getting better. Poor fellow, that makes two sisters gone this term. Wrote part of a letter to Millie, in answer to hers of Feb. 9th. Tonight I finished reading the bible. I have read it all through since the first of June 1863. I cannot say that it has done me much good or not, but I should think it had. It has at least increased my familiarity with the Word of God. March 1st I began reading the bible through again today. The last time I read it through it took me from June 1st to Feb. 27th, nine months. The only lesson I recited today was Hebrew. During the day I have got up tomorrow’s lessons, besides writing to Millie, Robert, & Miss Neal. I sent Miss Neal a copy of “Sorrow’s Retrospect.” Kitchen went home today. His grandmother is dead. March 2/1864 Got through my lessons pretty well today. We had that tremendous long analysis today. Dr. handed me the book I had to criticize. It is “Rawlinson’s Evidences.” Mont has gone home. His aunt is dead and he has gone to the funeral. Mont has received a proposal to take charge of a church away down in the Eastern Townships. It is at Barnstown, a place in Stanstead, and is quite near to the boundary line between Canada and Vermont. He does not seem disposed to take it. Indeed he says he will never go so far East. He said he would write about me, but I don’t know whether he will or not. Mr. Green of Montreal is the man with whom he is to make arrangements. �Rice/Campbell 50 March 3rd Hebrew passed off pretty well today. After that lesson, I went into the library and selected some more tracts for my district. I then came home & wrote my essay on Gregory Nyssa, and also copied the last lecture in Theology, & the analysis of Galatians IV. After dinner I went as far as the post office. I wrote to Lis Ralston, a long letter of eight pages. Our essays in Church History were on Ambrose of Milan, Gregory Marianzen, Basil the Great, Gregory Nyssa & Athanasius. After class Pickard and I went skating for a while. The ice was not good and we did not stay long. My French lesson was rather long, and took a long time to get up. March 4/1864 Our lessons passed off very well today. Spent most of the day in reading “Rawlinson’s Evidences.” I am very much interested in the book. Received a parcel per Express from Uncle James. It contained two coats, jacket, two vests, two pairs of pants, pair of boots, two fine flannel shirts, several pairs of stockings, some collars, &c. Several of the things fit well, others not so well. The boots are a capital pair. Most of the things look as if they had been worn. March 5th Finished “Rawlinson’s.” We had some pretty good speaking & some miserable poor stuff. Spent the afternoon in reading, fixing my puzzles, &c. Gave Richards several things that I did not want. It has rained or snowed nearly all day, and is decidedly miserable weather. But I suppose it is such as we must expect in March. �Rice/Campbell 51 March 6/64 A beautiful day overhead, but dreadfully muddy underfoot. In my rounds this morning I called in at Hankinson’s and had quite a chat. Dr. Fyfe preached both times. In the morning from I Pet. II, 21 “Christ suffered for us, leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps.” In the evening from 2 Chr. XXV. 9. Both sermons were excellent. Pickard preached in Beachville in the afternoon; Fitch was down at Blenheim preaching, Mont, Chesney & Clark had gone to their respective homes, and Northrup was in Hamilton visiting his sister, so that I was the only Senior Theologue in town. I spent the afternoon in reading, and went to prayer meeting in the evening. This is the first Sunday that I have communed in this church since last June. Karn, Bullard, Smith & Mr. Wetheral were received into the church. March 7/1864 Spent the morning in writing my synopsis of Rawlinson. Finished nearly four lectures & read what I had written in the class. Only Northrup and I read. Mont & Pickard were not prepared. Helped Pickard cut wood, got out my Hebrew & wrote to Uncle James thanking him for the parcel. Gould’s folks went to Beachville this afternoon. They talk of moving away before July, perhaps before the close of this term. I hope they may, for I would then board with Pickard. Mrs. Gould is getting too careless about her meals and I can’t stand it. She can’t half cook. Then again the children are getting perfectly unbearable. They are a regular nuisance. I had to whip Clarence today because he miss-behaved. �Rice/Campbell 52 March 8 There were only three in Hebrew class today. Clarke & Chesney were out of town, and Pickard staid at home with his child. After class I went into the library and got some notes on Augustine, and then went up to Mont’s room. We had a long talk about M.A. He positively denied what she said he told. She has not fulfilled her promise of writing to him to blow him up. She has written once and calls him “Dear Brother” but never mentions my name. I imagine that she is afraid to confront him. He feels provoked and threatens to write her. We had a pleasant chat, and settled up our difficulties. He tells me he has had a letter from Green about that Barnstown Church; but he does not say whether he intends to take it or not. Most of the morning was spent in talking to Mont. Spent the afternoon in copying “Sorrow’s Retrospect” for Eliza Bland, copying out my last lessons in Galatians and theology, &c. Helped Pickard cut wood. We had a nice prayer meeting, and after I studied up tomorrow’s lessons. Mont seems to have cleared himself from any implications of intentional wrong in what he may have done. He was undoubtedly told things about me, not supposing that they would harm me, but they have. However, I cannot blame him for that. Mary Ann seems afraid to write to him as she told me she intends to do. Perhaps she knows that her statements were false and has not had the face to reassert them. �Rice/Campbell 53 March 9th Our lessons passed off very well today. I knew all my lessons nearly perfectly. We got the analysis of Galatians V today. After school I studied till tea time, and then went for a walk. I went east on the track as far as the bridge. I occupied the time for I studied up my declamation. I have it nearly committed. I have spent the evening in studying, &c. Today noon I wrote a note to Eliza Bland saying that I could not go out on Saturday. I did expect to go, but I can’t spare the time. I also enclosed that poem on “Sorrow’s Retrospect.” Poor little Stella is quite sick today. March 10 It has been a rainy day, but has thawed very little. It has been quite disagreeable. Hebrew passed off as well as usual. I spent the morning in reading, writing & studying. Wrote to Richards a letter of six pages. Answered his query as to our future position before saying that I was willing to stand on the same ground as before. Told him my opinion about the truth of M.A.’s statement, and giving my reasons for dis-believing them. Also wrote about miscellaneous matters. Our essays in church history were all short except Mont & Fitch’s. Mont had Jerome, Northrup, Eusebius Pamphilus; Clarke, Donatus the Great; Fitch, Constantine the Great; and myself, Augustine. Pickard was not there, Stella being sick and he himself not feeling well. The rest of the day I spent in studying and attending our Theological prayer meeting in the evening. We had a pretty good meeting, but it was too short. I do not think that I will write a critique for Saturday. �Rice/Campbell 54 March 11/64 Another rainy day. It was like April, rain and sunshine intermingled. After breakfast. Went up to Yule’s room to read over my French. We went into the reading room, and read the lesson, and then I read the papers till school time. The lesson passed off well, and I spent the rest of the morning in reading, writing my synopsis of “Rawlinson” &c. Received a letter from Ross through Ed Cameron. The poor fellow is down hearted and speaks in a very melancholy tone. He says that now is my best time, and that I had better enjoy it while I may. Our afternoon lesson passed off well. I received for my subject for next Thursday, The Introduction of the Gospel into Great Britain. Went up to society meeting in the evening. Robertson delivered an oration on “Progress of Canada,” Fitch on “The probabilities that England will fall.” Beattie read a splendid essay on “Slavery.” It was the best thing on the subject that I had ever heard. The “Oracle” was pretty good. I did not stop to the business meeting, but came home and finished my essay. It remains to be copied, and as it will probably fill eighteen pages of note paper, it is no child’s task. In looking over the books I find 228 pages of letter press, 6215 notes, occupying 213 pages, 928 proof texts of Scriptures referred to, and 306 authors to whom the writer has had occasion to refer. It is just three years today since I came to Woodstock. How many changes have taken place during that period of time. Just to mention one thing, nearly every student here then has left us. Besides our class, only two others were here then. �Rice/Campbell 55 March 12th Having been so busy at my essay I had neither my critique nor declamation ready. I got excused from the latter. We had a hot discussion at the stove about Fitch’s oration. Everybody condemns it. After our class had left the Dr. called me back. He said he had received proposals from the Barnstown church for a pastor. He wished to know whether I would be willing to go. I told him I would only agree to visit during the summer and see whether we suited one another. He wanted to write to let the people know. He had an idea of sending Mr. Nott as a supply till Fall, until a permanent pastor could be found. Hearing this I went to Nott and had a talk with him. He is going to leave on Wednesday, for want of funds. He has written to try and engage for the summer with the church. I told him I did not wish to stand in his way. If he could make permanent arrangements with the folks, I would gladly stand aside. I promised him letters of introduction to two or three of my relatives in Montreal. I hope he may get something to do. About noon I received Mont’s notes for Rolly and immediately sat down and wrote enclosing it. Received a letter from Lucy. She is back at Aunt Mary Ann’s. She married John Fairman and moved out West, as I heard from Aunt Mary Ann. She had a baby, but it died, and John went to fight, so she went back to Martinsburg. Cousin Henry is married. Mr. White’s folks are well, but White is not succeeding in business. John is in Nashville Tennessee. Harvey is also in the army at Staten Island. She adds several other items of news. I am very glad to hear from Lucy, for I have often thought about her and wondered where she was. Poor Lucy, she has had a hard life of it. May God make her future brighter. �Rice/Campbell 56 March 12/64, Cont. Spent the afternoon in fixing those puzzles. Have only about thirty more to put in. After tea, began to copy my essay on “Historical Evidences of the Truth of the Scripture record.” The two first lectures fill nearly nine pages of note paper, for I am not half through yet. Gould’s folks have been away all afternoon. Broke my lamp chimney all to pieces today, and had to borrow ten cents from Pickard to pay for another. My money from Montreal is due but has not come yet. I cannot get that Iliad either till I get some money. I wish it would come. March 13 A beautiful day. Went my round with my tracts as usual. There was some blundering in the church this morning. Dr. forgot that he had to preach, and had to go home for his sermon. Topping opened the meeting. Dr. preached a fine sermon from Isa XIV. 27. Spent the afternoon in reading. Dr. preached in the evening from Luke X: 41 -42. It was a splendid sermon. Our prayer meeting was a very good one and pretty well attended. I have enjoyed myself today. March 14 Spent the morning in copying my essay or synopsis of “The Historical Evidences.” It filled twenty-three pages of note paper. In our class we all had long essays, but Northrup had none. Dr. brought me Vol. I of The Pictorial History of England to read what it said concerning British Christianity. I spoke to him about writing to Barnstown. He wrote that I want to go there during the summer and visit them, but did not mention the date. While I was at tea Nott came up to my room. I brought him to tea, and then we chatted till six. Dr. doesn’t want him to leave just yet, so he is going to stay till the close of the term. �Rice/Campbell 57 March 15/1864 Our Hebrew passed off well. Spent the rest of the morning in the library hunting up matter on my essay for Thursday. Wrote to Ross in the afternoon, a letter of eight pages. My money has not come yet. March 16th Did not get on first rate in my French today. Dr. gave us the analysis of Galatians VI, and Romans XVI; also a lecture on “Types” and a concentration of the heresies respecting Christ as Community. After school I helped Pickard cut wood till tea time. Got up my Hebrew, and wrote to Uncle Eben, a letter of nearly six pages. That money from Montreal has not yet arrived. I don’t see what is keeping it. I wish Aunt Tenie would send it along for I need it. I suppose it will come sometime, though I wish it were soon. Dr. Fyfe can’t hear our Church History class tomorrow because the Trustees meet in the afternoon. March 17 A Stormy Saturday. Our Hebrew lesson passed off very well. After it I went to the Library and found Gieseler’s account of “Arin’s Faith.” It is in Greek but I found a translation in Murdock’s Mosheim. Spent the rest of the day in reading, writing and pasting in those puzzles. I have got them all in, and there are 305. Received a “Times” from someone, M.A. I suppose. In it I found an account of a great fire that nearly burnt Uncle Eben’s store. The fire caught in Van Norman’s and destroyed that and Hutchison’s. It caught in H.M. & Co’s roof but was finally put out. Their loss is covered by insurance. Went up to prayer meeting. Found Mont quite sick. He seemed to be troubled as I was last term. �Rice/Campbell 58 March 17/1864, Cont. Poor little Stella is very sick, not expected to live. I offered to sit up all night, and did sit up while Pickard slept. He woke about half past eleven, and then sent me off to bed, promising to call me if I was needed. It is now nearly twelve o’clock, and I must off to bed. No news yet from Montreal. I do wish Aunt Tenie would send me that money. March 18th The Anniversary of the day when M.A. and I were formally engaged. Had no lessons in the afternoon, as most of our class were absent or sick. Mont is down with something that looks very like what troubled me at the close of last term. Have not studied any today. I have felt so bad about poor Stella that I could not study. Poor child is very sick. She has been in fits frequently during the day. Went to Society Meeting in the evening. March 19 4 P.M. Sat up at Pickard’s last night. Mrs. Fitch, Mr. Robertson and I sat up. Pickard went to bed about ten & slept till after twelve. Stella had an awful fit at two, which lasted till three. Towards morning Mrs. Pickard went to bed and slept till morning. At half past four Gould came down and I went to bed. I did not undress but jumped in, clothes and all. At half past six I was up. About eight I went to Dr. Scott’s house to tell him that Stella was still alive. He was much surprised, and ordered out his horse to come and see her. Coming home I called at the Post Office and found the expected letter from Aunt Tenie. She talks very calmly, finds some fault with me, but says that she will leave matters to be settled when we meet; tells me of Aunt Lizzie’s sickness, &c, &c, and encloses eight dollars. �Rice/Campbell 59 March 19/1864, Cont. I immediately bought half a dollar’s worth of stamps. Reaching home, I paid Mrs. Gould seven dollars on account. After a while I went up to school. Got along better than I expected in the special class. I declaimed, “Life’s Compensations.” Afterwards I went up to Mr. Willis’s room and had quite a nice visit. I had a good play with the baby. I got Homer’s Iliad from him for 20 cents. Came home to dinner & then Pickard and I went down town. Poor Stella is still alive, but that is all that can be said of her. March 20th Sat up a great part of the night with Stella. Mr. & Mrs. Pickard had a pretty good sleep. Mrs. Gould sat up part of the night, and Mrs. Dawes all night. About six in the evening, Stella got very quiet and a change eventually took place. She became quite free from convulsions and lay in an easy position. This lasted all night and all today. I sat up most of the night. Went round with my tracts and went to church. Spent the afternoon in helping wait on Stella. Lay down on Pickard’s bed and slept till about two o’clock. March 21st Got up about two and staid up the rest of the time. After a while Mrs. Gould came in and Mr. & Mrs. P. went to sleep. Mrs. Gould and I watched Stella till half past six, then I went down to post a letter to Pickard’s father. After coming back, I cleaned off the ice before the door & assisted in various ways. After breakfast, went to Naysmth’s for some Castor Oil & to Bishop’s for some Brandy. Dr. Scott came before I got back, he says he does not think Stella will get well, but her living so long gives us a chance to do all we can do. �Rice/Campbell 60 March 21/1864, Cont. It is now about ten. I have not been to school, and don’t intend to study. I am going to assist Pickard in any way that I can. While Stella’s life lasts I will stick to him through everything. If she dies and they leave here, I will ever think of him as a friend; if she recovers we will be bound together more closely. I got a lock of her hair yesterday. Evening Went downtown several times for Pickard. Went up to class at three but had none. I told Dr. that I did not know my lessons as I had been waiting on Pickard’s child. Northrup had been away, and had not prepared his essay. Clarke had made a mistake and brought in an essay on Patrick. When Dr. saw this he excused us. March 22nd 5 P.M. Last night I sat up with Mrs. Pickard while Mr. P. & Mrs. Gould went to sleep. Mrs. G. left some bread for me to bake, and I had a time of it, but got it baked at last. I got a letter from Miss Neal. During the night Stella appeared worse again. Mrs. P. and I had a nice quiet talk together. Somewhere after midnight the sleepers woke up, and after some refreshment I lay down and slept. Mrs. P. also slept some. I lay till about six, and then got up. Went to the Post Office to mail a letter to Pickard’s father. Got breakfast, studied a little and went to school. Received my Hebrew Grammar but could not do the lesson in Isaiah. After class went down town looking for Gould. Could not find him, but met him when I got home. As I felt very tired I went into our kitchen, built a good fire, and slept on the lounge till twelve. �Rice/Campbell 61 March 22/1864, Cont. Then I got some lunch and went to the station to see Mont off. The train was delayed, and after waiting till half past one, I bade him goodbye, and started for Burke’s. Arrived there, I found him very busy, so I waited a while till he had leisure to finish the pictures. Paid him for them $3.00 for the first and 25 cts for the other. I had to borrow the money from Mrs. Gould to pay for mine. Returning home I assisted the folks or sat talking till nearly five when I came to my room to write. I expect to sit up tonight. Several of the students are outside cutting wood, as we are completely used up. I was going at it, but Mrs. Gould would not let me. March 23rd Last night I sat in Pickard’s helping till after ten when I lay down. Pickard was already asleep, Mrs. Gould was in bed, and Mrs. Fitch and Mrs. P. were watching. About twelve Mrs. Gould came downstairs, about two I woke up, and shortly after I waited on Mrs. Fitch home. Then Mrs. P. went to bed and slept till morning. Pickard got up about four. We sat watching Stella who seemed very easy, and Pickard was writing a letter, when between five and six, we noticed a change. It was apparent that death was near. Mrs. P., Mr. Gould, and the children were roused; we stood watching Stella, as she lay on Mrs. Gould’s lap, till half past six, when she gently breathed her last. The dear child expired quite easily, and seemed to be in no pain. After a few moments spent in sad regret, Mr. P. and Gould went to the telegraph office to send word home. I staid round helping all I could, swept out the front room, and hall, carried water, &c, &c, till school. Went up to roll call, and got excused from French, and Dr.’s classes. �Rice/Campbell 62 March 23/1864, Cont. Then came down to help Pickard. We went downtown to pay his debts. On the way I bargained with him to take the rest of his wood, after Gould had taken his cord. I am to pay $1.50 a cord. I also bought Tasquille and the dictionary for $1 each, all to be paid next term. After coming home I went to the Institute and negotiated a sale of Pickard’s Sargeant Speaker. Baldwin bought it for $1 to be paid to me next term. After dinner I packed away his books. Then went to the Sentinel Office with the following notice: Died In Woodstock, March 23rd, Jennie Estelle, Aged 1 year 8 months and ten days; only child of Robert Pickard, Senior Theological Class, Canadian Literary Institute. Pickard knows nothing of it. I intend to send him five or ten copies of “The Sentinel” when it comes out. Poor fellow, he will feel pleased. Gould has made him a beautiful coffin, and I believe, intends to give it to him. Got two papers for him from the Post Office. Worked around a little after coming home, and then came upstairs to study my Hebrew. Got the lesson about half up. March 24 Last night after tea Pickard and I went downtown as far as Cook’s and I did not get home till near nine. I then went up to engage Northrup and Clarke as bearers. They were very willing. After some talking with them and others, I went over to Fitch’s. He was in bed, but got up to see me. He too agreed to be a bearer. It was about ten when I got home. Gould’s folks went to bed but Mr. & Mrs. Pickard and myself stayed up packing, till after one. Feeling very tired we all lay down, they on the bed, I on the lounge. �Rice/Campbell 63 March 24, 1864, Cont. I attended to the fire, getting up and replenishing it once in a while. At half past four this morning I rose, and they rose soon after. We worked around till half past five, when I came to my room to dress. Got breakfast about half past six and helped round till seven. Shortly after, Torrance held a short service in the dining room. Gould’s, Bent’s and several students were present. After the service, we started for the Depot. Fitch and I carried one end of the coffin, Clarke and Northrup followed, carrying the other end. Thus Pickard’s classmates were the bearers. Arrived at the station, got the tickets and checked the trunk. When the cars came in, Gould saw to putting the coffin aboard while I carried the parcels & got Mrs. P. a seat. I intended going part of the way, and got a double seat. When the cars started, they seemed surprised at my being aboard, till I explained. We had a pleasant talk. I tried hard to persuade P. to come back. He gave me 50 cents to get two more photographs. At Princeton I got off. I would have gone further but I had no money. I wished very much to go to Hornby, but want of means prevented me from doing so. Left Princeton at 8:26 and got home about 11:15. I was very well employed in thinking on various subjects. After dinner I employed myself in writing my essay on the “Introduction of the Gospel into Britain,” and finished it in time for school. After class Fitch spoke to Dr. about getting away so as to go to Blenheim, and suggested that Dr. should excuse our class for the rest of this term. He seemed somewhat favorable. I went to Burke’s and ordered the photographs, which I am to get on Monday. �Rice/Campbell 64 March 24/1864, Cont. Then to the Post Office where I found two letters from Uncle Eben & Eliza Bland, and then to Nasmyth’s to pay a debt of Pickard’s. Spent a few minutes at Torrance’s and then came home to tea. After tea went to prayer meeting. Eliza, under date of March 19th, tells me they were much disappointed at my not going out that Saturday. They have a singing school in Embro and talk of a choir in the Baptist church. She was in W. lately, but did not have time to call. She thanks me for the poetry and says “there is a sad and contemplative strain running through the whole of it, as if you had lost your last friend.” They intend moving next week. She wishes me to say nothing to the students about coming out to see them. She seems vexed at their conduct. Uncle Eben’s letter, dated March 23rd, apologizes for long silence, speaks of my letter, tells me of the fire, &c. H.M. & Co’s loss was 1000 dollars, fully covered by insurance. Uncle tells me that Aunt Lizzie had a miscarriage. That accounts for her sickness. He says he is going to Montreal either late this fall, or early next spring. He is to have the corner store in Place d’Armes. It is to be pulled down and rebuilt. He sent me a ticket to H. so as to assist me in coming down. He promises me some money, and will either send it or give it when I go down. �Rice/Campbell 65 March 25/1864 Good Friday. I slept soundly last night, for it was the first night that I had my clothes off in a week. This morning we met as usual and then were dismissed for the day, as it is a holiday. Dr. met our class in his room and spoke of letting us off. He will if the faculty consents to do so. Tried to make arrangements with Kneale & Scott to come in & take part of the other side of the house. I think they will. Helped Willis fill the baptistery in the church. Went to his place and saw his library. Went to the Post Office but got nothing. I feel very tired today. I am so glad that I don’t have to study. Spent the afternoon in reading, writing, &c. Went to Society Meeting in the evening. March 26th Our class met with Dr. today. I read a plan on Job V:17, “Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth, therefore despise not thou the chastising of the Almighty.” Our Special class did nothing extra. Agreed with Kneale and Scott to take the rooms, two rooms if I rented half the house. Went to Burtch and secured the house. I am to become responsible for the rent. It is to be 3 dollars a month and I am to take possession on the first of April. After dinner I went downtown. Went to the Sentinel office and blew them up for the blotch they made of that notice. They made Stella 7 years old and called her father Richard. They are to make it all right next week. Put the notice in the Times also. Midgley promised to see to it, that it was properly inserted. Took some books up to Dr. Fyfe’s. Met Cunningham & agreed to trade photographs with him. Spent the afternoon in writing my essay on “Yahweh Christ.” Also piled up all the split wood in the shanty. Spent the evening in copying my essay. Wrote to Lucy and also Aunt Tenie. �Rice/Campbell 66 March 27/1864 A fine day, but dreadfully muddy. Mr. Jones of Port Hope preached today. He is to be our new Pastor. His morning discourse was Ps. IXII: 8, “Trust in Him at all times, ye people, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.” His evening discourse was on John XX, 11, “But Mary stood without at the Sepulchre weeping.” He gave us two excellent sermons. Dr. Fyfe baptized Miss Frazer & another lady. Spent the afternoon in reading. March 28 Spent most of the morning in writing to Pickard. Sent the two photographs to him. Chesney came up today, but went away again at five. Our afternoon lesson passed off well. We expected Mont today but he has not come. I hope he won’t. We expect to get off tomorrow. Most of the teachers seem to be willing. It has turned out a rainy night. I hope it will be fine tomorrow. March 29 A nasty, rainy, snowy day. This morning Dr. refused to let us go, on account of the bad precedent which it would establish. After some parleying, he compromised by promising to let us off Friday noon. After Hebrew class, I came home, wrote to Uncle Ebenezer and took the letter to the P.O. Got a letter from Robert. Spent most of the afternoon in studying up on the Paulicians. At tea time Kitchen brought me two letters. One from Pickard telling me that he is well, giving some account of the funeral, &c. Stella was buried on Thursday at 10 A.M. The other was from Mr. Bowers saying that Mrs. B. died at 4:45 Monday evening & is to be buried tomorrow. I must go to the funeral if possible. Went to prayer meeting. Felt but little inclined to study. *Samuel S. Bowers 1836, 1900. Father, Samuel Bowers married in 1815 to Lydia Sauers. Moved to Can. 1825 �Rice/Campbell 67 March 30/1864 Got up at my usual time this morning and wrote Nott a letter of introduction to Uncle James. Went to school and got on pretty well in French. We were reading Racine. Dr. excused me to go to Mrs. Bower’s funeral. It had snowed all night, and there were about six inches of snow on the ground, so that Gould determined to take a load of furniture to Beachville on the* “Bobs.” He started before I got out of school. I started to foot it to Ingersoll at about 9:50 A.M. It was dreadfully sloppy. I got my feet wet long before I got to Beachville. The water soaked right through the leather. Kept boldly on till near Centreville, when Elder Topping overtook me, and I got a ride the rest of the way. Arrived in Ingersoll about 12:30. * Probably bobsleighs Went to Mr. Kneeshaw’s and had a long talk with him. Returned that little book of his that I have had for a long time, but he gave it to me. He has heard of Holman, viz., that he is keeping a house of ill-fame in Toronto. Quite likely. It is just the business to suit him. Went to dinner with Mr. K., and saw Mrs. K, Lis and Mary. After dinner, went down to Mr. Bower’s. Met Elder Beardsall & others. The funeral was at three. Mrs. B. was buried in a private burying ground up on the hill near where Mr. Kneeshaw lived when I went to him. I forget the name of the owner. Met young Paine at the funeral and walked downtown with him. Called at Hawkes but found that he was in Woodstock on the jury. As Elder Topping was going directly home, I got a ride with him. The sleighing was miserable. It was after five when we got to Beachville. Elder T. proposed turning in to warm, so he went to Dea. Carroll’s and I to Canfield’s. He was to call for me as he passed down. Canfield’s folks were glad to see me and immediately set about preparing tea. �Rice/Campbell 68 March 30/1864, Cont. While at tea Elder T. passed down, but did not stop. I hurried out but did not see him. I believe that he went to Dease’s. As it was half past five I did not want to trust to an uncertainty, so I started for home. The walk would have been pleasant had it not been for the slush. However I got along pretty fast and reached home by 6:50 P.M., having walked the six miles in an hour and twenty minutes. I call this first rate walking when the roads are in such a horrible state. After changing my boots and stockings I had some more supper. And then set to work. I wrote out my essay on the Paulicians for tomorrow. It occupied about five pages of note paper in lead pencil. I had not time to copy it in ink. It was mostly written from memory for I had the aid of very few notes. I do not intend to get up my Hebrew for tomorrow, nor am I going up to school in the morning. I want to use tomorrow for moving. March 31 The last of the month, the third month of the year. I woke up pretty early this morning and got up about five. Mr. Gould has gone to Beachville with another load. After breakfast I sat down to write Nott’s letter of introduction to Uncle George. The following is a copy. SCROLL DOWN �Rice/Campbell 69 March 31/1864, Cont. C. L. Institute 1864 Dear Uncle George Permit me to introduce to you Mr. Richard Nott, a theological student of our Institute. For the last three years he has been a school-mate of mine, and part of the time, a class mate. I believe it is his purpose to reside in Canada East during some months of the coming summer, with the expectation of preaching to a church in the Eastern Townships, so as to acquire means to enable him to pursue his Theological studies. You will find him a pleasant, agreeable young man, and I can vouch for his respectability and Christian Character. As he is a stranger in Montreal, and indeed in the Eastern Province, I have made bold to give him this letter to you. Any attention which you may show to him during his stay in Montreal will be considered as a great favor, both by Mr. Nott and myself. You could be of great use to him by giving him some information concerning Canada East, introducing him to the leading men in the Montreal church, &c. I will feel personally obliged to you for any kindness you may show towards Mr. Nott. Please excuse my silence in regard to myself and our Institute, as the term is fast drawing to a close. I am very much pressed for time, but Mr. Nott will give you full information concerning our doings here. Remember me to all inquiring friends, especially to Aunt Fanny and the children, and believe me I remain Your affectionate nephew Eben M. Rice �Rice/Campbell 70 March 31/1864, Cont. This is an exact copy. Uncle James’ letter differs in a few points, but is very similar to this. As I never wrote a letter of introduction before, I may perhaps have failed in these, but I hope not. I asked Nott’s opinion of the letter to Uncle James and he seems satisfied. It is now school time, but I do not intend going till afternoon. Evening This has been a busy day. The morning was primarily occupied in packing my things away, in carrying them to the other part, &c. I believe Fitch intends taking this part. Went downtown after dinner, made some arrangements with Midgley about those papers. Called in at Dawes’ and told them about Pickard’s folks. Went up to Church History class. We had a very good class. Mont is back. He arrived yesterday and intends to staying till vacation is nearly ended. He speaks of not coming next term. We sat in the lecture room talking till the last hour was out. Came home and read till prayer meeting time. We had a pretty good meeting. Came home and got out Hebrew for tomorrow. We had Isaiah IXIV and five paradigms of feminine nouns. Received a telegram from Uncle Eben just now. He says that he will send the ticket by morning mail and I am to wait for it. This is capital for me, for it will save me a long walk. Scott paid me 70 cents today. He says Pickard told him to. Feel pretty tired and sleepy so I will go to bed early. Today closes the month, the first quarter of the year, and another term for me. I hope to be in Hamilton by this time tomorrow if all goes well. END OF DIARY TWO 1864 *GO TO BOOK THREE. There are three years in one from Sept. 1/1867 to Oct. 15, 1870. �Rice/Campbell Notes from Beverly R. Campbell There is one diary that may have been given to his sister. (VOL 1V) April 1/1864 to Aug 31/1867 THE THIRD DIARY BEGINS (VOL. V.) Sept. 1/1867 to Oct.15/1870. Eben and Mary Keyes (nee Bland) Rice and their son Leonard Eton Rice, lived in a rented house in Beachville owned by a Mr. Brown. ( Poss. George Brown.) A Mr. Canfield was his friend. They lived near Embro and the Bland family. He became a minister in Bothwell for about 2 and a half years then returned to America, to Martinsburg, New York. Rev. Eben M. Rice, died in 1870 at age 30. ADDITIONAL ITEMS: A FOURTH BOOK , entitled ESSAYS, LECTURES & ORATIONS This includes several of his poems, writings and compositions from Mary Bland, Miss. Sudborough, Pamelia Vining, his teacher and poetess, and his friends. There are several binders with historical research pieces. A pen and ink of the Morton Home, now Bell Homestead in Brantford, On. Pictures of his Uncle Andrew MORTON’S home in Brantford, the entire family. Eben is not in this photo unfortunately. Eben Rice did have a lot of pictures take, possible there are some at the archives at the Woodstock College I made trips there, but could not access the college during the summer months. The Woodstock Train station. Pictures of Thomas Shenston, of Brantford publisher, of Oxford Gazateer. John Brown, missionary from Hamilton. Wanzer Sewing Machine Factory, where Mary Ann Bailey worked. �Bev has since made an illustrated book called, THE LONGWOODS SAGA© Also a, “MADE FOR TV SERIES”, The LONGWOODS SAGA © THEATRICAL PLAY FOR STAGE entitled “ THE LONGWOODS SAGA © � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eben M. Rice Diary, 1864 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1864 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Ebenezer Muir Rice Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fec4e8032be5db36025ab6b5b31b4072.pdf 27d5fde38bdf6f20af1a490fdcb44f7b PDF Text Text EBEN MUIR RICE DIARY September 1, 1867 To DIARY THREE THIS IS THE THIRD BOOK, it should probably have been the fifth, as two and a half years are missing from March 1864. On the inside front cover it says (V), possibly one or two books from 1864 till 1867 were given to his sister, he mentioned in the diary. It would contain the years from when he married Mary Bland, had a baby and spent time in Quebec until returning to Beachville in 1867, or earlier as the Sept. 1/ 1867 diary indicates they have been resettled in a rented house for a while. Beverly Campbell 28 Greenhalf Dr Ajax, On L1S 7N6. �Rice/Campbell 1867 Sept 1/1867 BEACHVILLE, Ont. LAST BOOK THREE 1 *(Rented cottage from Mr. Brown) A nice day, but quite cold. It seems as if we are to have an early winter. Friday and Saturday morning we had very heavy frost and the weather quite cold. Had good B. C & got T & lis? Pastor Elder Conrad preach from I Cor. III: 8-15. He took the view that the things built meant doctrines taught and believed. In the afternoon and in the evening took care of baby, read, &c. Wrote Uncle George enclosing a receipt for $50. Sept 2nd A cold night. Rose early and gathered ½ basket of butternuts. Went to the village and posted the letter to Uncle George and got a bar of soap. Elder Beardsall called and stayed to dinner, so that I didn’t get any work done in the foremorn. In the afternoon cut up and stacked quite a lot of corn. It is drying better than I expected. If all is well I will finish it tomorrow. Sept 3/1867 A very cold, wet day. Before breakfast went to see if Mrs. Sutherland could wash for us this week. At first she seemed disinclined to come, but at last agreed to come Friday. Spent the morning cutting corn. In the afternoon it rained so hard that I couldn’t walk outside. Made a lounge for our bedroom. In the evening I read to Mary and child. *Possibly George Brown’s house. �Rice/Campbell 2 Sept 4/1867 A dry warm day. Cut corn most of the day. Got all cut except the piece at back of the house. Husked 7 stocks so as to have some fodder for the cow. Found a nest in the haystack with 9 eggs in it. Yesterday and today, it being election days in this riding, but I have not heard whether Oliver or Noxon is elected. There was a fire at the other end of Beachville today. Mr. Sam Rush had his barn with all his corps in it burnt. Poor fellow it will fall heavily on him. In the evening, read to Mary. Sept. 5/1867 A warm day. Spent the day in choring round. Husked corn, gathered some top-onions, cut the tops and hung them up to dry, and in the afternoon I went up home. Mrs. B. fell down the cellar and got hurt. Mrs. Sutherland sent a card that she couldn’t make it this morning to wash. Read in the evening. Sept. 6/1867 A cool day. Mary washed some clothes today and I took care of baby. Also peeled and hung up to dry some apples, also brought in some onions. Got ½ bushel of top onions, also about ½ peck of shallots. I also washed the windows in our bedroom and the dining room. Finished reading the story of the Snow Ship in the evening. Sept 7th A nice day. Took care of Lennie all day. Went for my saw and brought it home. Could not sharpen it yet. The sheep strayed off Thursday night and they have been hunting them since. They were not found at dark tonight. In church all today. We stuffed the lounge. �Rice/Campbell 3 Sept.7/1867, Cont. In the evening Mary went to the village. Mrs. Sutherland said to let us know on Wednesday what day she can come. Mr. Withrow has a Parlor Cook Stove which he will sell for $7 and let us wait till Christmas to pay. I am to go and see it on Monday. Got the Canadian Baptist and Witness. I see in the Witness that sons have been born to Dr. Thayer and Tom Cramp. Mary got $.50 for mutton for lovering but did not pay for it. Sept. 8 A nice day. Had a large crowd at our church. The lesson was the first-half of the Lrs’d P. 2. Elder Conrad preached from I John II. 8, the darkness is past and the true light now shineth. In the morning, Mrs. & George Connor came and Mrs. B’s and Mary and baby went up in the afternoon and stayed till dark. I didn’t go up, but stayed at home reading, &c. Sept 9 This morning it threatened to rain, and I carried in most of the corn that was cut, and in the afternoon, put it in the loft. After dinner went down to Mrs. Whitelaw’s to see about the stove. I agreed to take it and am to get it home sometime this week. A Mr. Jail died in the village last night of typhoid fever. In the afternoon we had a very heavy rain.  Mr. B. is Luc Bland. Luc and Emma Blands owed a 300 acre parcel in Embro. They had three daughters Eliza, Mary, and Josie, and a son Leonard, aka Lennie. �Rice/Campbell 4 Sept 10/1867 A nice day. Spent the morning in various ways. Gathered a basket of fallen apples, cut down weeds, cut kindling, &c. Found the tracks of someone who has been in our garden in the night, but could not see that anything has been stolen. Mary went up home in the morning to milk the cow as Leonard was away. In the afternoon, went up to Mr. B.s and cut wood, but did not work very long as I did not feel like it. Came home along the river. Cut the stocks of some of the corn back of the house. In the evening we pared and cut a basket of apples. I expect that Aunts Lizzie & Tenie & Annie & Millie have started today for Brantford. If so, we will see them soon. God give them a safe journey. Gould has made Mr. Jail’s coffin. He is to be buried tomorrow. This week we heard that Elder Conrad was down with the fever. I went to Gould’s to see if it was so. He overtaxed himself and yesterday he had a kind of bilious attack, but today, he’s well enough to go out to Ingersoll. Lennie has begun to walk. He took the first step on Sunday and yesterday and today, he has tried it a good deal. Sept 11/1867 A nice day. After breakfast Mary went up home to milk for us. She found Eliza and the two children there. They had come last night. Eliza came down with Mary as she wants some sewing done and stayed till after tea. We wanted her to stay all night, but she went up to her father’s. She is going home tomorrow. Mr. B. sent down a quarter of a lamb this morning. I have not heard if we are to pay for it or not. Cut some of the corn, got pinto beans & took care of Lennie. Mr. Jail was buried today. �Rice/Campbell 5 Sept. 12/1867 A nice day. In the morning Mary & baby went up home & I cut corn. Got it all cut shortly after dinner, and in the afternoon I went to get some likenesses of the children. They got very good ones. I took care of Lennie while they were gone. Picked the hops this morning. Also pinto beans and the corn. In the afternoon some friends of Mary’s from Dereham came to Mr. B’s and sent down for Mary. After tea she and baby went up and about 8:30 I went after her, and met them on the way home. Mr. B. shipped two lambs this week. Mary brought the Canadian Baptist and a letter from Uncle George containing a draft for $49.72. Sept. 13 A cool, dull, rainy day. In morning Miss Williams came down to see Mary and stayed till after tea. Leonard brought our stove from Whitelaw’s. In the morning I got in all the corn from the orchard and in the afternoon put it up in the loft. It rained a little in the morning and stormed most all afternoon, but the evening was fine. In the evening, Mrs. Williams and daughters, Mrs. B. and Emma came down for a while. Lennie has been very cross all day. His teeth hurt him and he has a cold in the head. Sept 14th A nice day but cold. In the morning, Mrs. B., Josey & Emma went to Woodstock to sell some apples, and we sent them for some things. They got home about dusk and brought us 50 cents sugar, 50 cents rice, ½ green tea, ½ black tea and some print. They did not get a stove pipe. They had been to Eliza’s and brought us about ½ bushel of pears from them. �Rice/Campbell 6 Sept. 14/1867, Cont. Went up to Mr. B.’s in the morning. I cut wood, but as Leonard wants to use my axe, I did not cut any, but gathered some that was cut. Got pinto beans, &c. Took care of Lennie a good deal. He is very fretful today. He would not be good unless one of us held him all the time. Mary churned this morning. In the evening we peeled & cut a lot of apples. Sept. 15 A nice day. In the morning, had a very interesting service at the Baptist church. Quite a crowd present. Our lesson was Matt VI: 11-24. Elder Conrad preached a good sermon on the “Objections of Sinners when called on to Believe.” He founded his sermon on Ps. XXVII: 13, “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord.” A good enough text, but not the faintest connection with the sermon. In the afternoon and evening, read, played with baby, &c. Wrote to Annie and Millie in answer to theirs Aug 24. Sept 16 This morning it threatened to rain and before breakfast it rained very hard and kept it up till about noon. Drew my money from the bank. Got $49.75, got $38 changed at 8 ½ percent, so I got $1.33. Got ¼ alum at Mr. Kneeshaw’s. At O’Connors, got 1” coffee & stove polish & brush. Posted letter to Annie. Paid McIntyre $15.50 for the chair and table I got July 4th & got back my note. Bought 5 lengths of stove pipe & a damper at the store next to McIntyre. At Browett’s bought a lantern. Met Mr. Douthwaite who was in town on business. Started to walk home, but got a ride most of the way. Brought home $32.43. �Rice/Campbell 7 Sept. 16/1867, Cont. But out of it comes $20 for rent & about $9 for Mr. B., & $3 for drawing wood, leaves us 43 cents to live on for 3 months. Our expenses are too far ahead of our income, but I see no help for it. This constant trouble about the ways & means of living is so very wearing on a person. Happy is he who has no cares of this kind. Sept 17 A very hot day. Rose early & about 7 went up to Brombuer’s. He was not ready yet, but soon came, and we drew wood all day. Drew 4 loads in the morning, and the same in the afternoon, 8 in all. We worked quite fast. I helped load up & unload & rode back and forth with him, all but one load. Fixed up the fence all right before leaving. The woodshed is full & nearly a load outside. Mr. Brombuer charged $2 for today & $1 for the half day. I paid him so that’s all square. It’s very cheap wood for $3. Mary was up home to settle with her mother for what we owe them. She paid $7; we still owe $2.47 for the things got last Saturday. They would take no pay for the quarter of lamb, nor for a loaf of bread that Mary got that day. In the evening, Mary went to see Mrs. Sutherland who’s coming on Thursday. Mr. Bland helped put up our stove. Sept 18 A very hot day. Had a poor night, as it was; we were so tired and the night was so warm. This morning it threatened rain & I hurried some corn into the barn. Did not finish till after dinner & just got in the beans then put up to dry & the last of the corn, when it began to rain. Went up to Mr. B.’s for the tubs. Took up the hammer and pail for the soap. �Rice/Campbell 8 Sept.18/1867 Cont. Got their wheelbarrow from the woods and took one tub and the wheelbarrow and came home. Found Annie Dent and Mary Al here. Put the horse in the barn and then put some corn up in the loft; came in and changed my clothes and went to visit. Michael Dent came in about tea-time. They went home about dark. We had put up a pipe on the parlor cook stove this morning and Mary was busy black-leafing it when they came. Baby was very good all afternoon. In the evening we peeled and stung a basket of apples. Sept 19 A warm day, but not so hot as the last 3 days. Mrs. Sutherland washed for us today and I took care of Lennie a good deal. Cut and piled some wood. Went to Mr. B.’s in the morning for the but & soap & took back the tubs in the evening. Went to the village for the papers. Got the Canadian Baptist; paid Levering for the meat 25 cents. Got bread at Fairbairn’s and 2 ½ doz. clothes pins at Will’s. There was a very large wash, but Mrs. S. would only take 30 cents. Mr. B. got home last night. Sept 20/1867 A very windy & rather cool day. Mary ironed today & I took care of baby most of the time. Cut a lot of wood, gathered more Pole beans, gathered the apples off the tree for fall. �Rice/Campbell 9 Sept. 21/1867 A nice day. Mary ironed today. I took care of the baby a good deal, sawed wood, husked corn, & then went to the village, got Witness, bread, candles, Indigo & some shoes. In the evening we pared & strung a lot of the fallen apples. I tried to sell some of our apples in the village but none of the stores wanted to buy. I see in the Witness that Albert Ayer & Rebecca Hibbard were married Sept. 9th, by Elder Arms and Joshua Hibbard. Sept 22nd A nice day. Had a very good Bible Class. Our lesson was Matt. V: 25 – VI: 6. There seems to be more interest in the class and the young people are beginning to come in. The afternoon I spent in reading. Finished the first volume of Horne and Byne,? the 2nd. Sept 23 A cold windy day. In the morning, pulled the rest of the beans in the orchard & worked at the wood. Lennie was so cross that one or the other had to take care of him all the time. He has cut 3 double teeth through within a day. After dinner, went to the village & got $ ½ sugar and come cloves at Wills. Agree with Mrs. Whitelaw for 2 bushels of apples at 50 c. Went to Mr. B’s and got the wheel barrow and borrowed a ½ bushel measure and a bag at Brombuer’s. About dark took the apples to Mrs. Whitelaw. They came to $1 and it is to go on the stove. I hope they may want a lot more, for it will be an easy way to pay for it. Got a lot of Golden Rod in to dye with. Mary was up home in the evening & they paid her $7.50 as one quarter interest on the $300. That will be 10 %, but I will not take it. I had entered it at 8 %. Mary paid what we owed then, so that now we owe nothing, except on the stove. In the evening, peeled & strung a lot of apples. �Rice/Campbell 10 Sept 24/ 1867 A nice day. In the morning, went to the railroad tracks to get a lot of Golden Rod for Mary. When I got home, Mrs. Bland had sent for Mary to go up & pull wool and she did not come home till dark. Got my own dinner. Gathered a few butternuts, husked corn, brought in some pumpkins, & the extra. Sept 25 A nice but windy day. In the morning, cut wood & then I began to cut & pile for winter. After dinner we all went up to Mr. Bland’s. I took home the wheelbarrow & then went to the woods & got my mitts and came home, but Mary and the baby stayed till dark. Mary was helpful with the wool. Husked corn, gathered apples & butternuts, &c. In the evening we peeled & strung about a bushel of apples. Sept 26 A cool day. In the morning, took care of the baby, cut wood, dug potatoes, &c. In the afternoon went to the village; bought a ball of twine At P.O, Canadian Baptist, a circular from the Canada T.T. Union; & a letter from Mrs. H. H. Smith. She says the church has started to discipline Davis. A Mister Donovan is to move into the Parsonage soon. I pity him. She also tells about Albert Ayer’s Marriage. In the evening we peeled and strung some apples. One of the Case’s was married today. Mr. Bland shipped some more lambs tonight. �Rice/Campbell 11 Sept 27/1867 A very cold foggy morning, but the day was warm. IN the morning, Mary went to her father’s and brought home a lot of hen feathers for pillows. I took care of Lennie, did chores, husked corn, &c. After dinner, went to the village. Took ½ bushel of applies to Mr. Parsons & he paid me for them. Bought 50 cents worth of sugar at Wills & a box of matches at Nelle’s. When I got home, found Mrs. Dent & Hannah here; they stayed to tea & Mrs. Bland & Emma were here also. In the evening, we picked some feathers. Got a quarter for L. from Mr. B’s. Sept 28 A nice day. I cut wood, husked corn, played with baby, &c. Mrs. Bland went to Woodstock today & bought baby 1 pair of socks. My Witness did not come today. Did not go to the Post Office. Mary was up home & paid for the lamb. Sept 29th A very cool day. Had good bible class. Our lesson was Matthew VII: 6-13. Elder Elliott was first to address the school and afterwards preached a long, tedious sermon from Prov. IXV: 32. Mary brought Lennie to church & he was good till about ½ through the sermon, when he got restless & I had to take him home. He went to sleep very soon and slept till about 3 P.M. In the afternoon, Elder Topping & Eliza came to Mr. Bland’s and stayed to tea, but Mary would not go, because I would not. Read some of Horne. �Rice/Campbell 12 Sept 30/1867 Last night was very cool and it froze harder than it had done this fall. I pulled some Squashes, Pumpkins, Tomatoes, &c. Even some potatoes to cut down were brought in. Mary has been very poorly today & not able to do much. Yesterday she took a fall & seems to have hurt her womb & today she had a fainting spell & her back was very sore. Towards evening, she was able to preserve the pears we got from Eliza. I did not do much today, but took care of baby. He was a very good boy. Cut a little wood, dug some potatoes for the pigs, &c. In the evening we pared and strung about a bushel of apples. This is the end of Sept, nine months of 1867 are gone. It has been a cold disagreeable month. During the months my receipts have been $58.78 & expenses $28.55 ½. Oct 1st Was another very cold night & hard frost this morning. It has ruined some tomatoes. Gathered in Rhubarb & Crook-neck Squashes; cut some wood, dug potatoes, &c. Gathered a bushed & a half of Butternuts. In the evening we picked some more feathers. Oct. 2 A dull day. Rained very heavily in the morning. Husked corn, gathered butternuts, brought in beans, squashes & Pumpkins. In the afternoon went to the village and got my Witness. Took the other half bushel Apples to Parson’s but Mr. P, was not at home. So I did not get paid for them. In the evening I went up to Mr. Bland’s to a Paring Bee. Got home about 10. It has been a year ago today since we left Abbot’s Corners and it has been a miserable year to me. I regret that we ever came to the West and I would like to go back but Mary refuses to go. I do not know what to do. I suppose I must give in to her mind to stay in the West or else go without her. It causes me a great deal of anxious thought to know that to do. �Rice/Campbell 13 Oct. 3/1867 A rather nice day. In the morning, Emmons Gould & I got some Butternuts off the tree back of the house. He got a bushel & I about ½ bushel. Went to see Mr. Canfield, agreed for some Peas & got promised to get some butternuts in his place. After dinner Mary, baby & I went to get some butternuts and brought home about ½ bushel. I have over 3 bushels now. This morning Josey brought us some lamb that we had agreed to 7.42 cts. We paid for it. Mr. Bland came home tonight. Read to Mary in the evening. A year ago today I spent most of the day in bed. It was our first day in *M. and I felt used up. Now, I feel rather bad; my bowels are quite weak & sore & I cannot exert myself much. * Probably Montreal Oct. 4 Froze hard last night, but it has been a warm day. Emmons was going on for Butternuts, but he had to cut wood, so I put it off. Husked corn, &c. In the afternoon, went to P.O. Got a Canadian Baptist & a letter from Annie. They will come up as soon as May if convenient for us. I must write tonight & tell them to come at once. Lennie has been walking a good deal today. Finished the Annual Encyclopedia today. I expect to begin on the Ministry of Methodism next. In the evening, wrote to Mary Anne. Oct. 5 A cool damp day. Rained very hard in the night & threatened rain all day. Husked corn, dug potatoes, cut wood, &c. After dinner, went to the village for some bread & got the mail. Got the Witness. I see that Hattie Watson had a baby on Sept. 30th – a daughter. After I got home, Emmons came for me to go nutting. �Rice/Campbell 14 Oct.5/1867 We got about a bushel a piece. Got home about dark. In the evening, studied my S. S. Lesson. Lennie has walked a good deal today. This morning I wrote to Annie & told them to come whenever it was convenient & posted the letter in the afternoon. They will get it on Monday. Oct. 6th A nice day. Had a pretty good Bible Class. Our lesson was Matt. VII: 13-20. Elder Conrad preached from Amos VII: 3. He made a poor fist of it. Mary & Lennie were at meeting. Lennie was very good until he saw another baby had an apple & then he wanted one, & I had to take him out. His buggy was at *Loverings & just as I was pushing it, it broke down. The handle broke & I had to leave it there & carry baby home. Eliza & Mr. Topping were at Mr. Bland’s to dinner & we had an invitation. Much against my will I had to go. *Poss. Hoverings While Mr. & Mrs. B & Leonard B. were coming home from Ingersoll the King Bolt came out and they all got thrown out. Leonard & Mr. B. are not much hurt but Mrs. B. was badly hurt. She fell on her head and was senseless for a long time. She was cut about the face & bruised a good deal, but I guess nothing very serious. They sent for Dr. Williams. Eliza had to stay all night. Mary stayed till after dark, but I came home before 5. Read some in Horne & finished the Witness. Oct. 7 Froze hard last night. A nice day. Husked corn, & cut a little wood. In the evening, Mary went up to see her mother & found her a little better. Eliza is to stay till Friday. �Rice/Campbell 15 Oct 8/1867 Froze hard last night. A rather pleasant day. Spent most of the day digging potatoes. Dug 6 rows of Jackson Whites & only got a little over a bushel. They are in good order, but not a good yield. Cut a little wood. Got a letter from Annie dated this morning. She & Millie are coming up by the noon train on Saturday, but she does not say how long they are going to stay. Mary washed a few things today & ironed them in the evening. After tea, she went up home & stayed till dark. In the evening I mended my jacket. Lennie has been fretful today. I expect his teeth hurt him a good deal & makes him cross. Oct. 9 Rained in the afternoon. In the morning Mary went up home & I cared for baby. She did not come home till tea time. I went to the woods & got about ½ bushel of Butternuts. Got wet through. Dug potatoes, & husked corn. In the evening we peeled & strung some apples. Oct 10 A rainy day. Rained a little some times. Spent the day in cutting wood, digging potatoes & husking corn. Dug 5 rows of kidney beans, potatoes & finished husking the corn that grew in the orchard. Emma brought the Canadian Baptist from the Post Office but I had no time to read it. In the evening we pared quite a lot of apples. Lennie has not seemed very well today. I expect his teeth are to blame. �Rice/Campbell 16 Oct .11/1867 A nice cool day. Dug potatoes, &c. Cleaned up the woodshed. In the afternoon, went to the P.O. and got a letter from Mrs. Scofield. Bought 2 loaves of bread. After dinner, Mary & baby went to Mr. Bland’s. Got a bushel of peas from Canfield’s. Bargained with Mr. Parsons for another bushel of apples. After tea, went up for Mary. They went to the social of the Methodist S.S. Gould’s did not see fit to ask me & I did not go. They did not invite Elder Conrad, which was an insult. I hear that Elders Baldwin, Beardsall & Topping, besides the Methodist Ministers were asked. Eliza went home tonight. Oct 12 A dull day. In the morning, cleaned up the woodshed, &c. Went to Mr. Bland’s to get a hind quarter of lamb, but did not weigh it and I do not know how much it came to. Leonard went up to Ingersoll & brought us 50 lb flour, but he has forgotten the price. About 11 A.M. I went to the village, called at Jim Dickie’s & found that he couldn’t fix baby’s buggy. When the noon train arrived, Annie & Millie were on it. We walked up home & left their trunk. Got the Witness from the P.O. In it is the notice for the second time of Hattie Watson’s increase. There is also a notice of the death of Cousin John Muir’s brother in Denver. In the afternoon we had a good time. Leonard went to the village & I sent the apples to Mr. Parsons & Leonard brought back the trunk. Mr. P. paid Mr. Bland for the apples. Went to the village for the buggy to get it fixed and came home with Mr. Bland. Millie & Mary went up home for a while, & Annie & I gathered the apples off the Russet Tree nearest the barn. Spent the evening in talking. Mr. Bland paid the 50 cents to Mary that he got from Mr. Parsons. He shipped a carload of lambs tonight. �Rice/Campbell 17 Oct. 13/1867 A nice day. Annie & Millie went to S. S. with Mary. We had about 20 in the Bible Church. It was very interesting. Our lesson was Matt. VIII: 16-27. We have finished the sermon on the Mount. In the afternoon we talked, read, etc. Last night I asked M. if she had determined not to go back to the east. I asked if I would have to go alone. If I decided to go. She said yes. No more was said about it. All night she fretted and cried over it& this morning and afternoon. The girls noticed she was troubled about something but could not find out what. I finally talked to her about such acting and she was more cheerful. I wonder if she thinks I have nothing to trouble me. Well I suppose there is no help for it. I have made my bed and I must lie in it. But it is hard to know my wife cares nothing for me or my interests when they come into collision with her parents.- As long as my wishes are in harmonize with those of her folks, I am alright, but when they differ, I am of no account. I feel very much cast down & discouraged about it. She will do no way but her own, and goes nowhere but in the neighbourhood of her folks. I wish we had never come back from the east, for I fear we will never get back there. I suppose I must submit and do the best I can. Oct. 14 A nice day. Worked a kittle, talked & took care of the baby Picked the apples from 3 trees; the Snow apples, Spitzenburg & a large sweet apple. We all went up to Mr. B’s for tea,& spent the evening. �Rice/Campbell 18 Oct.15/1867 A nice day. In the morning, gathered the apples from their trees, Russetts. In the afternoon took care of Lennie most of the time. He has been very cross today. The girls and I took a walk to the village. In the evening, we read talked& etc. This is the first day of the Convention Meetings in Ingersoll. This afternoon the Regular Baptists, French Mission held its meeting & this evening, a board meeting. If all goes well I go to see how they do in *U.C or H.C. *Poss. Upper Canada or Hamilton Oct. 16 Rose early, & after breakfast started for Ingersoll. Took up six quart pail & the lantern to get fixed. When I got there found the historical society in session. At 11 A.M. Mr. Calicott gave us a splendid sermon. The following is a skeleton Hab.111: 2. Lord revive thy work. 1. What is a revival? A quickening of believers to renewed life. Man is the greatest of all God’s creatures-ruined by sin-renewed in glory-endured a conflict between good and evil & grows cold-good men grieve & pray & this brings a revival. 2. Awaken the church to do his work- church means, as a means of securing advantages, as? Improvement& then becomes lukewarm- wants to be entertained instead of benefitedbecomes awakened. 3. A labouring of the sinner is certain to accomplish this. (X) Christ came to earth & diedthe H.S. (Holy Spirit comes to help in the work-churches are organized & all the means of grace employed. �Rice/Campbell Oct. 16, 1867, Cont. 19 Mr. Calicott’s Sermon Outline, cont. * Eben seemed to be using a lot of short hand, & abreviations. 11. The absolute necessity of a revival. 1. On account of the Ch? & the church does more to fit the church if it works than any other thing- heals breaches, calls up the strength of the church-calls forth the – calls forth the benefit of the church, the calling? of the church than any other thing- heals breaches-calls up the strength of the church- the xialine? Of the church 2 prms on it in a more corsiol? Who destroy the church- Rev’s 2 accts One… In the cllituts? -of gs. More God’s Providence. 2nd On account of the inf- on the unconte? Brings out through true charity. 3rd On account of the inf. On communities work of God to get revival. 4th On act of infor on the universe- G angels, devils- the church – sinners. 111 Now to secure – A law of Revival, that harvest is not always- must begin with individualhumility- self examination & c ( c means with in latin ) United front, faithful per- With the ministers-much depends on the preaching hold mtgs & c. In the afternoon service I came home to dinner with Woods. Got some things in Ingersoll, then went to hear a platform meeting in the evening. Got home shortly after seven and had a pleasant evening. Oct 17/ 1867 A beautiful day. After breakfast, Annie Millie and I started for Ingersoll. Walked in one hour and 20 minutes. Left our things at Mr. Kneeshaw’s store. Heard of the meeting last night. Yule’s speech was called the best of the evening. The morning work was the granting aid to the churches. �Rice/Campbell 20 Oct. 17/1867, Cont. Went to Mr. K’s ( Kneeshaw’s ) for dinner. Found Mr. Gold staying, though Annie’s head ached very much, all afternoon, she was in misery. During the afternoon, *Mr. Lewis took a view of the convention. *Possibly the same Mr. Lewis, a photographer who had a shop in Hamilton who took photos of Eben. He lived near the Indian Reserve and used Silver Nitrate to process his pictures. Eben said this gave them a superb finish. The business was ‘miscellaneous. Annie’s head was so bad that we had to leave both these, but went to the meeting. The evening meeting was splendid. The speeches and etc. were very fine & affecting. The report showed nearly $2,000. Raised for the mission. A collection of $51. Dollars was taken up and then all effort was made to raise about $50. Needed for the outfit. Burgessville Church pledged $25. A sense of great excitement arose, and before the close of the meeting our $700. Was pledged or paid, and they expected to make it over $1,000. I pledged $10., payable in 6 months. The meeting broke up about midnight. Had a visit with *Mrs. Timpany and bid them both goodbye. Bev’s notes….*During 1867 Baptist Convention in Ingersoll, On. Rev. Americus Vespucius Timpany A. V. Timpany, and Mrs. Jane Bates Timpany were appointed to work among the Telugus.** Full text, 40 years among the Telugus. Felt very strongly interested. After meeting went to Mr. K’s, and got a scaln? f fur.?? Annie felt so much better that we started for home., reaching about 2 AM. I have left to the last a subject interesting to me. During the morning, a grant of $200. Was made to the Bothwell church provided they get a suitable pastor. �Rice/Campbell 21 Oct. 17/1867, cont. Pratt represented that at the Convention, about 11 a.m. Mr. Scott took me aside and introduced me to Deacon Pratt who at once asked me to come and preach with a view of settlement. After a good deal of talk over the day, I agreed to visit them at such time as might be convenient for them, & spend 2 Sabbaths, & see how we liked each other. Deacon Pratt consulted Dr. Fyfe who recommended me to the field, saying all that would be against me would be my health. I expect to visit Bothwell about the first of Nov. Oct.18 After getting to bed about three this morning, Mary and I lay a long time talking. Slept some. Today I picked the apples from 6 trees. Only one more is left. Had late breakfast and dinner, & Mary and the girls went to Mr. B’s to tea. I would not go as I was too busy. Pared apples in the evening. Studied some of my sermon for Bothwell. Xm. Oct.19 A nice day. The girls packed their trunk. I corded it and Leonard took it to the station. About noon we went to the station & found that the noon train east did not run on Saturdays, so the girls had to come home. They rode with Leonard. Went to the P.O. and got three letters for Millie, 1 for Annie, and 1 for Mrs. Bland, the Leader Tribune, & Ingersoll’s Chronicle. Paid Mr. Dickie a quarter for fixing the baby’s buggy. Got my boot mended at Taylor’s. In the afternoon we tried the cars again and the girls got off on the 4:45 train. Mary was poorly in the morning, but went up home towards the evening Lennie had a fall and nearly put his eye out. Gathered the last tree of apples today. �Rice/Campbell 22 Oct. 20 A nice day. Had good bible class. Our lesson was from Matt. V11-28-V111: 9. Elder Conrad preached from 1 Tim. 1:12-17. Next Sabbath there is to be a missionary collection & I am to preach the sermon. Spent the afternoon in reading and writing. Wrote five pages to Mr. Alexander. Oct. 21/1867 A nice day. In the morning dug potatoes, took care of baby. Mary felt quite sick and was not able to do anything till nearly noon. In the afternoon I churned for Mary. Went to the village, got nothing at the post office. Took Lennie in the buggy. Got another bushel of peas from Canfield’s. It makes two bushels I owe him for. In the evening we pared a lot of apples. Finished my letter to Mr. Alexander & will post it tomorrow. Oct. 22 A very nice day. Rose early & started for Woodstock shortly after 7. Got there before 9. Bought some leather shoe laces, a pair of slippers for myself & a pair of shoes for Lennie. Got my hair cut. Went to Cull’s & left my things & then to the C.L.I. (Canadian Literary Institute). Had a talk with Dr. Fyfe about Bothwell & etc. Borrowed the Jubilee volume of the A.B.M.U. * Poss. American Baptist Missionary book) & took it to McGregor’s room where I studied it till noon. Went to Cull’s to dinner where I met Willis. Went downtown with him where he showed me the*photos of me he took in the spring. He is to send me a dozen-for a dollar& and I am to pay him when I get ready. �Rice/Campbell 23 *There must be dozens of photos of Eben, some from Graduation class as well as the Baptist Historical Meeting, Lewis took a lot, and Mr. Willis, However I have never been able to find any to date, but I keep looking for them. Bev. C Walked with him as far as Mrs. Hankinson’s where I left him & called on Mrs. H. Also called on Mrs. Fyfe, had a very pleasant time. Mrs. Fyfe invited me to come and stay all night tomorrow. There is to be a meeting in the Baptist church & one of the students is to give the parting hand to Timpany. I would like to be there. As I found that there was no prayer meeting tonight I headed home & got home about dark. I hear that the Commercial Bank has gone to smash, if that is so I am ten dollars poorer, for I had ten dollars of that money. Oct.23 A very cold morning, & a cold day. We intended to go to Woodstock today, but finally gave it up. Dug potatoes; got nearly two bushels of kidnies. In the evening pared apples. Oct.24 A very cold night, & cold day. Dug a few potatoes, but my back felt too weak, & I husked corn. Mary went up home for a little while. Went to the village in the afternoon & got the mail; C.B. & a Globe from Annie. In the evening, Leonard brought me two letters from Mr. Pratt. He (Pratt) says he has arranged for me to preach the first and second Sabbath in November. Got ½ gallon of oil at Hills. Mr. Parsons will take another bushel of apples. Mary has felt quite sick tonight. Mrs. B got for Lennie, two pair of socks, 25 cents, and some shirts, 25 cents. Oct. 25/1867 A nice day. Dug potatoes & husked corn. Dug a bushel of potatoes. The Chronicle came today. Got a quarter of lamb from Mr. B. but do not know how much it is. Killed a chicken for dinner today. It is the first we have killed. In the evening pared about a bushel of *apples. �Rice/Campbell 24 . *Apples were a staple, usually pared and dried. They seem to have been permitted to reap and sell whatever harvest of apples, and vegetables on the land. He probably put in the garden, was very good with seed gathering, growing and trading sets of onion varieties. Very resourceful. Oct. 26 A nice day. Mary went to Woodstock with Mr. B. to have her teeth fixed. I took baby up to Mr. B’s. and left him there. Finished husking the corn. Cut wood. Cracked a lot of butternuts, and read some, etc. Mary got home in the afternoon. Had one tooth out and three filled. She borrowed a dollar from her mother. In the evening studied at my sermon, & etc. Oct.27 A nice day, had very good bible church. Out time was almost all taken up with the discussion of the ‘Doctrine of the Final Perseverance of The Laity.’ Had large congregation of 170 people. Preached from Matthew x111 8:10. Dwelt on, Part 1. Reason why we should give to the cause, &.11. What has been done? The collection amounted to $10.35. In the afternoon and evening read, & etc. Oct. 29/1867 A nice day. Cut wood, & etc. Sorted out my seed corn. Picked out the best of the ears which had grown two on a stalk, kept them separate, also selected the best of the 12 rowed & 10 rowed & about a dozen ears of the largest 8 rowed. Put all those aside for my own *seed next year. *He did use these, as he planted a garden in the Bothwell churchyard with some of the local Indians. Also selected 30 ears of the next best to send to Mr. B. for seed. All the rest I platted together & hung up out of the way of the mice. �Rice/Campbell 25 Also shelled a few beans. Also sorted out the shelves where I keep my medicines. In the evening we pared about a bushel of apples. Mary baked some pies today. Had another chicken for dinner. Read some tonight. Oct. 30/1867 Halloween A nice day. Shelled beans, cut wood, cleared the corn husks off the barn floor, & etc. Gathered some acorns for Mary for fancywork. Wrote to Mrs. Scofield. Fixed up the things I wanted to take away with me. Had chicken stew for tea. This is the last night of the month. It is Hallow E’en. In Lower Canada, it will be a great night for the Catholics who are very superstitious. During the month, I have preached one sermon to a congregation of 170. My receipts have been $1.00 & my expenses $8.98 ½. This is a considerable reduction for both Receipts and Expenses for last month. Nov. 1/1867 A very windy day. Our kitchen chimney smoked so badly as about to smother us. In the afternoon we had let the fire go out and live in the dining room. Cut wood etc. Posted a letter to Mrs. Scofield. Went up to Bland's for the bread the baker left us. Tonight Gould's had a Social. I guess it will be a small affair for it is such a bad day. Expect they will be vexed we did not go to theirs. This is my last evening at home, perhaps for several weeks. �Rice/Campbell Nov. 2 26 BOTHWELL Left for Bothwell. A nice day, but rather windy. Did my chores, worked at various things till it was time to start for the cars. Mary and the baby went down with me. Checked my valise for Bothwell so as not to be troubled with it in the cars. Met Perrin and Moore. Perrin was going to Dorchester and to Tacoma. Had quite a pleasant trip. Mr. Pratt met me and took me to his place. They had a Miss. Moule from London visiting them. They are nice people. Was in the church. It is a nice place. Spent part of the afternoon in writing out my evening sermon. Mr. Pratt is very kind and seems disposed to have me settle. But it all depends on how I suit and the people suit me. Felt pretty tired. I wonder how the folks at home are getting on. Mrs. Pratt has a little girl about as old as Lenny, but not so smart. Nov. 3 Rained most of the day. Our congregations are very small. In the morning preached from 1 Peter III: 15- to a congregation of 29. Had a small Sabbath School of 16. Taught Mr. Pratt's class. In the evening had a congregation of 16. Mr. Pratt wanted me to preach the sermon I had prepared, so I took the subject of Naman, and spoke for 25 minutes. I like the place very well so far as I have see, but hope to know more of it before long. Mr. Pratt is very sanguine that I will stay here. We have had long talks on the subject. Nov. 4/ 1867 Cold. Snowed a little. Read. talked, started reading a book about “Coal and Coal Oil.” I find the folks well pleased with me and anxious for me to stay. �Rice/Campbell 27 Nov. 5 Cold. Wrote 8 pages to Mary, finished plan for Sunday morning sermon. About 4 P.M., Mr. Pratt came for us to go for a ride. He was off on business about five miles in the country and Mrs. Pratt went with him. Had a pleasant time. Passed near the*Indian Reserve and the road over the famous battle ground where Tecumseth was killed. In the evening Mr. Catto, Mr. Pratt and I started to call on Mrs. Catto, but learned that the Presbyterian Elder, Captain Taylor was there so did not go in. But we saw Mr. Catto for a few minutes on the street. Spent the evening in talking till midnight. Mr. Pratt is a wholesome good man. He has given me a full account of affairs of the church and his connection with them. Nov. 6 A nice day. Finished my letter to Mary and posted it. Wrote some of my sermons. Saw Catto for a few minutes. In the afternoon went visiting. Called on Mrs. Brake. Found her a nice woman. Called at Mr. Brake's at his Refinery. Also called on Mr. Boon. Mrs. Pratt expected company but the lady did not come. After Tea Mr. Pratt and I had a long walk along the railway. Spent the rest of the evening talking. Nov. 7 A very nice day. After breakfast Mr. Pratt gave me some directions as to roads and I set out visiting. Went to Glass's and had a talk with them. Mrs. Glass has been confined yesterday. Read and prayed with her. Went to Postill's and stopped to dinner. Got aquainted with Alfred a boy about fifteen. While at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Swalwell came. Went to Carey's. Had a good visit. Got home in time for a second Tea. Mr. Chambers and Miss. Railton were here and spent the evening. Read the papers before going to bed. �Rice/Campbell 28 Nov. 8/67 A windy day. In the morning finished my sermon and other things. Miss Moule and Mr. Chambers went out for a walk, but it was not very pleasant. They got back just at dinnertime. At 2:30, Miss Moule left for Detroit. Spent the afternoon in talking to Mrs. Pratt and helping Mr. Pratt. Moved into the best room today. In the evening, we called on Mrs. Biggar. Mr. Pratt and I had a walk. Saw one of the Pullman cars. It was very fine. Nov. 9/1867 A nice day. Spent the morning in reading, studying, etc. In the afternoon went to the office & etc., went for a walk with Mr. Pratt. In the evening Mr. Boon came and we had a little singing. No letter from home yet. I began to want to hear. Nov.10 A nice day, in the morning had a good congregation of 38. Preached from Proverbs 1-2-3, " I will pour out my spirit upon you.” I. Why we need. II. Why we should ask. III. How to proceed to gain. Had good Sabbath School in the afternoon, 4 teachers, 19 Scholars. Taught Mr.Pratt's class. Had good congregation in the evening of 30. Preached from Luke XV1: 15 "Preach the gospel to every creature." I. Who. II. To Whom. III. How. Felt very full of zeal tonight. Preached with fervor and had a headache to pay for it. After evening service, there was a special Church Meeting to consider the propriety of giving me the Call. There was present Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs Brake, Mr. Carey, Mr. Glass, Mr. Cook. I heard they resolved by a unanimous vote to give me the Call, on my conditions: Viz- They are to pay $400 bi-quarterly as I choose. I am to preach 2 lessons on the Sabbath in the Chapel and hold a prayer meeting during the week. All other services are to be left to my discretion. Tomorrow I am to meet with Mr. Pratt, Mr. Brake for the purpose of settling the matter. �Rice/Campbell 29 Nov. 11/67 A nice day. After breakfast, I sat down to write Mary, but Mr. Pratt called me over to the office to frame the resolution that was passed by the church. After we got it to suit we took it to Mr. Brake and he agreed to it and I agreed to accept the Call. We then returned to the office and I wrote to Dr. Davidson and enclosed a copy of the resolution. Also wrote a draft of a notice to send to Mr. Lloyd for the Christian Bulletin. Got home just at 1:00, found my letter unfinished. Closed it and took it to the cars, but the train had started before I could get there. So I had to mail it for the evening train. Got 50 cents in postage stamps. Mr. Pratt took me in and introduced me to Captain Taylor in our Chapel. We spoke about the bible class in our Chapel. After dinner, Mr. Pratt, Mrs. Cook, Archie and I went for a ride with the ponies. Went to Carey's, Postill's, Glass'. Had to hurry home for Tea. Mr. Pratt had a telegram from Toronto tonight, and he and Mrs. Pratt started tonight by the 9:50. I met Lloyd and changed my address to Bothwell and asked him some questions about books. Sent a letter by Mr. Pratt. They have left me in charge of the house till they return, which will be Thursday. This morning Mr. Pratt gave me $2 on account as he thought that I might need some money before he got back. After Tea, we went to see the man who had the lease on the house of Mr. Laughton's, a Mr. Whiting, and we got the house for now till the first of January for $6. Mr. Pratt paid him at once and got the key. We then went to Laughton's and I was introduced to him. We are to agree about the house tomorrow. Got a letter from Mary, she and the baby are well. She is willing to come here if I wish. She will come at once. �Rice/Campbell COPY OF THE CALL 30 Nov. 10 1867 Letter to Rev. T. L. Davidson, D.D Dear Sir: As you were informed by Mr. Pratt's letter, I have been visiting and preaching to the Bothwell Church with a view of settlement. At a special church meeting held last evening, they gave me a unanimous Call to become their Pastor. This Call I have accepted with the proviso that your Board received me as its Missionary and the manner now rests with the Executive Board. I would like to ask in what manner I must come before the Board? Must I appear in person at Hamilton which would be very inconvenient and expensive? Must I present a request from this church for you to receive me? Or must I furnish you with certificates from Ministers and other leading men in our denomination? I could refer you to Drs. Stewart, Fyfe, and Alexander. Also to the Registers from 1866 & 1867, in which you will see that I was for two years a regular missionary at the Convention East, only leaving their employ on account of failing health. In regards to the subject of Mr. Pratt's letter, I may state that it would be folly to keep the Zone Church as a separate body, and that the best plan would be to make the Grant to Bothwell alone, and let the Bothwell Church and Pastor make their own terms with Zone. If you wish any further information on the relationship of the two churches’ prospects in Bothwell, I shall be happy to furnish it. Suffice it to say that there is every prospect of success to a minister who will devote the whole or the greater part of his time to this field. There is something inserted at the request of Mr. Pratt. Eben Muir Rice A. Pratt. �Rice/Campbell 31 Nov. 12/1867 A cold windy day. This morning after breakfast, went to office and wrote to Mr. Pratt enclosing some wool they had forgotten. Also wrapped up, directed and posted a couple of papers for him. Went with Carter to Depot and attended to apples. Did not get a shipping list as Dixon was busy. Posted a letter to Miss. Urquhart from Mrs. Pratt. Came home and wrote to Dr. Fyfe, Richards, and Northrop. After dinner went over to see Mr. Laughton and went all over the house. He is to fix the plaster, etc. then called on Mrs. Oman. Went to the office and read the papers, then to the post office, posted my letters, and paid a quarter rent for a box. Paid 25 cents and got Box 91. Came home and wrote to Mary, a long letter of twelve pages. Started to write to Mrs. Smith after Tea, but Mrs. Catto came in and we had a long talk about various subjects till after eleven o'clock. Nov. 13/ 1867 Had a very slight sprinkle of snow early this morning, but it seems to have snow heavily to the east, for the cars have been covered with snow. A nice day. Wrote to Mrs. Smith. Drew out plans for two sermons. Went to the station and got a shipping list for those apples. Called at Mr. Bents, to get him to whitewash for me, but he is not home. Asked for the church key, but they did not have it, it is at Brake's. Called on Mrs. Brake, got the key. I am to keep it. When I came home found telegram from the Pratts asking how Lizzie was and how we got along. Wrote a letter and posted it to the Royal Hotel, Hamilton, but lest he missed it, I telegraphed. After dinner I called on Miss. Pellett and Miss. Roe. Came home and started writing a sermon. Went over and called on Mrs. Cook. After Tea, went out and visited at Cowan's. Finished one of my sermons today. Have been very busy all day. feel quite tired. Got my letter from home, and feel lonely. I wish I could see them all again. Baby is 15 m old today. �Rice/Campbell 32 Nov. 14/67 A nice day. Wrote to Annie in the morning. Worked a little at my sermon. Did not visit any. Got my C.B. but no letter. I don't see why Mary doesn't write. I began to feel very lonesome. By Tea I had the blues bad, but in the evening I went down to the trains, and sure enough Mr. and Mrs. Pratt came home. I was so glad to see them. It livened me up a good deal. Inquired about stoves. They are very dear. A small one is $2.25. Nov. 15 A cold raw day. Studied some. Called on Mrs. Berryman. Got Heck to come over and look at the house. He is to whitewash the ground floor. Have not felt very smart today. Got no letter. Nov. 16 A clear cold day. Wrote a sermon in the morning. In the afternoon read Mick Tracy. Mrs. Cook went home today. Got letter from Mary. All well. Saw Catto. Warden gave me a scolding last night. I got quite angry. Warden is vexed at my attending the Committee Meeting for the Bible Study. Warden was there but never came near me to be introduced. Nov. 17 A nice day. In the morning preached from Luke XIII: 24- Had congregation of 36. Old Mrs. Coutts of Birkhall was at the meeting. After meeting, we came home together, and my letter of acceptance was read, and a letter was granted to Mr. Massett. Our Sunday School had its usual attendance, 4 teachers and 19 Scholars. In the evening, preached from Luke IX: 23 to a congregation of 42. Hear that Warden presented a sermon on Baptism from the story of the Philippian Jailer. He came down hard on us Baptists, and gave us an awful chafing. It will do him more harm than us.I may as well here insert a copy of my reply to the Call of the church. �Rice/Campbell 33 To Deacon A. R. Pratt, & Brother J. B. Brake Dear Brethren I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your hands of the Resolution, passed at the Church Meeting last Sabbath, giving me a Call to the Pastorate of the Bothwell Regular Baptist Church. I feel gratified that the church has such confidence in me as to invite me to fill this important office, and I hope that our future intercourse may give them no cause to regret the step. I think I can trace the hand of God in bringing about my connection with the Bothwell Church. In every step it has given me among his people, and believing that He has work for me to do in Bothwell, I have no hesitation in accepting the Call of the church provided the Missionary Convention accepts me as its Missionary. As your Pastor I shall expect the hearty sympathy and support of the church, and by the aid of Spirit, I shall endeavour to devote my powers of body and mind to advancing your interests as a church. Trusting that our relation as Pastor and people may prove a blessing to all concerned and desiring you to communicate my answer to the church, I remain Dear Brethren, Your fellow labourer, Eben Muir Rice �Rice/Campbell 34 Nov. 18/67 A nice, but cold day. Mrs. Pratt gave me a letter for Miss. Moule to leave in London. Mr. Pratt paid me $20 on my salary. Was too late to get a ticket, but paid more. Left the letter for Miss Moule & went up to Mrs. Douthwaite's where I had dinner and stayed till 3 P.M. Asked about Victoria, but found she is no to be trusted, so I did not go to see her. Had pleasant trip back to Beachville. Cost $1.95. Mary did not meet me. When I got home found that she had been up to see her mother who was very sick. Lennie has had cold. Dear little fellow he clung to me. Straightened up accounts &c, but did not do any work of any kind. X~ Nov. 19 A cold day. Went up to Mrs. B.'s after breakfast. Elder Conrad called to invite me to a Tea Meeting in Beachville Chapel tonight & left tickets for Mary and I. Went to the village and agreed with Nellis for some boxes and barrels. Called at Whitelaw's, arranged about the stove. Also arranged with Canfield, I owe him $6 for six months pasture and $41.40 for 2 bushels of peas, & he owes me $4 for Barnes Notes, leaving me his debtor $3.40 who I am to pay at Xmas. Felt unwell all day. Posted letter to Mr. Pratt. Went to the meeting & spoke. Came home right after my speech. Mary and I & Lennie all are nearly laid up with colds. X~ Nov. 20 Another busy day & felt very poorly. Worked hard at getting things ready for packing. Packed books, sewing machine, etc. �Rice/Campbell 35 Nov. 21/67 A nice day. Killed 21 chickens today. Leonard killed most of them & Mary cleaned them, a long tedious job. Very busy today. Mr. Topping came for Eliza & took her home. Gave them our grease. Mr. Topping is to take our cow and keep her for the winter. Agreed with Mr. Bland to let Brown settle with him for the rent. Mr. B. left for New York tonight. Went up there for tea and stayed all night. Nov. 22 Worked at the house all day & had no breakfast or dinner. Mary went to the village in the morning and hired Mrs. Allen to clean house. Went to Canfields and engaged him to take my goods to the station this afternoon. About one P.M he came with a team and hired man and they took three loads. Went with last load and attended to the shipping. Had in all: – SEPARATE LIST OF HOUEHOLD GOOD OF REV. EBEN MUIR RICE 1867 BOTHWELL SCROLL DOWN �Rice/Campbell 36 SEPARATE PAGE LIST OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS REV. EBEN MUIR RICE 1867 Household Contents List 6 Cane seat chairs 2 bedsteads 4 Barrels apples 3 trunks, 2 with dishes, sundries, one of books ! Box books 1 Box Pork Sewing Machine 1 Case sundries 2 Tables 2 Washstands Cookstove Parlor stove Boiler 1 Nest pots 2 Fry Pans Bureau Carpet 14 lengths Pipe 1 Roll Bedding Tub of sundries Bag of nuts Crock 2 Crocks in pail 1 Keg 1 Bundle tools 1 Box All in all 3,140 Pounds. I paid $8.16, plus $1.54. Called at Nellis & settled with them & at the post office. Came home and worked away till Tea then to Mr. B's. After Tea, I came back alone to finish. �Rice/Campbell 37 Nov. 23/67 Last night I worked away till nearly 2 A.M. when I had to quit before my candle was burned out. Felt very tired. Got to bed after 2. Today has been dull and gloomy. After breakfast went to the house and finished packing. Leonard took the things to the station and paid $1.54 on them. There were 2 crocks, 1 keg, 1 box 1 Bundle tools, 2 Barrels, apples1 bag nuts, in all 665 pounds. Bid Canfield’s, Conrad & Gould’s goodbye. Mr. Canfield would like nothing for carting my goods. Mr. Gould charged me 32 cents for Emmons taking my cow to Mr. Topping’s yesterday, so that were straight now. The house is empty, xcept a few things going to Mr. B.’s 31/2 dozen eggs are for Mrs. B. The corn flour is for them & between 7 or 8 cords of wood. The dried apples are to be sold in Ingersoll. Leonard took Mary and I to Ingersoll in time for the train. I brought with me the maps and sewing machine. Mary is to come on Wed. Had pleasant trip. Felt very tired. Found letter from Dr. Davidson. Things are alright so far as he’s concerned. Did nothing this afternoon but read and talk. Mr. Urquhart came tonight to spend Sabbath. xm. Nov. 24 A nasty wet day. Felt very poorly. Preached from Rev. 111: 20: Had small Sunday School of 15. In the evening Torrance preached. Had small congregation & small collection. Torrance came home to stay with me. Nov. 25/1867 Rained all night. A miserable drizzly day. In the morning went to see Heck about whitewashing. Called at the R.R. & found that y goods had come. Called at Catto’s, I arranged & arranged for a team. After dinner left for Newbury. Catto’s boy and a lad named Smith came to bring the goods. �Rice/Campbell 37 There were four loads, that came without much apparent damage Heck finished white washing this afternoon & Mr. Pratt paid him $4. For it. After tea unpacked the chickens and found them alright and put them in salt. Bought small lamp & ¼ bushel salt at Laughton’s. Arranged for some women to do my house cleaning. Got letter from Mary. They could not get the stove or batting. In the evening Mr. Pratt showed me a carpet that the church folks had brought for me for our parlor. It is very pretty and all made up ready to put on the floor. Nov. 26 This morning Mrs. Berryman & a Mrs. Katten came to clean house. I got the tinsmith to cut a length of pipe, & then got a fire in the stove Took a barrel load of wood from Mr. Pratt’s as mine had not come. Set the women to work in the study first. They cleaned it thoroughly & a window in one of the bedrooms, & then went into the parlor, & cleaned it. This kept them till night. A man brought me a load of wood. A man brought me a load of wood today. Got bar of soap at Laughton’s. Unpacked the box of cherries & etc. crocks, box of books & part of another box. Picked over the cones & etc. Tomorrow intend to put down the carpet. Called on Catto tonight, but his wife would not take any pay for hauling my goods. Archie & Mr. Urquhart left for home this afternoon. Nov. 27/1867 Had plenty of work today. Had the women at work. They cleaned all the house except the dining room and kitchen Had Boone put down the parlor carpet. Unpacked almost all the goods, except a large case. The house looks more like a settlement. About 12 went over to Mr. Pratt’s and got some lunch, then started for Newbury. Got there about 1:30. Met Mary & baby. Had diner about 3 P.M. Mary was pleased with the carpet. �Rice/Campbell 39 Nov.27/67 Bought two papers, leathered tacks. Paid the women $1.80 for house cleaning. Did not work any after dark. It was the evening of the Baptist Bible Study meeting & we went to it. Mary did not go. It rained and it was quite dark, but the house was pretty full. Elliott conducted the opening exercises. Then Mr. Goldsmith moved the first Resolution & I seconded it. My speech was short. Elliott moved the second resolution and it was seconded by Warden. Elliott’s speech was a mess of high falutin trash: Warden’s speech was good, that is, the material was good, but the manner was bad, it had every appearance of being an old sermon Goldsmith gave a very fine address, but both he & Warden gave a slap at the Baptists. Nov. 28 A dull day. Worked hard all day. Unpacked all but the sewing machine & the barrels. Got Mary’s trunk up today. Bought three mats for 30 cents, Worked on my sermon in the evening. Nov. 29/1867 A wet day. The woman came to clean today, but I was not ready, so she is to come tomorrow. Worked at the house all day. Unpacked the furniture, took the pork out of the salt & opened 3 barrels of apples. Unpacked Mary’s trunk, one plate three cups, & 2 egg cups of the china are broken. Have the dining room all ready for the woman. In the afternoon it turned to snow & became very cold. It is a cold night. Have not got my sermon ready yet for Sabbath. Mr. Pratt was in London today for an hour or so. All the furniture is good except for a few scratches & the varnish rubbed a little. �Rice/Campbell 40 Nov. 30/67 A busy day. Last night was very cold & I was afraid that our apples could freeze, but this morning I found them untouched. Mrs. Katten worked at the house today, cleaned dining room & kitchen and passage & black coated the stove. Paid her 50 cents. Mary *came over and tacked down two breadths of carpet in the bedroom. * Mary and baby Lennie are stayed at Pratt’s till the house was in order. Mary was five months pregnant at that time. I re-salted and packed down the pork, cleared out the bedroom, cut wood, & etc. Mary got ten yards of cotton at Laughton’s for window blinds Went to boon to make me some rollers& to the hardware store to get some brasses, but they were so dear I didn’t get any. In the evening, went to the house and tacked up 4 blinds. To make things look better. Finished some sermons. Wrote to Mr. Bowers asking about stoves. This is the last day of the month. During the month my receipts have been $32.50 & my expenses & $58.76. I have preached 7 sermons, & the congregations averaging 27 2/7. I have made 17 visits & have travelled 25 ½ miles. Our Sunday School has been an average attendance of 4 teachers & 17 ¼ student Dec.1/1867 Sabbath A cold day, but not so cold as yesterday. Mr. P was very poorly so I went over to attend to the fires, but found Boon’s girl at it. In the morning preached from 1 Cor11:2. To a congregation of 27. After service had a short church meeting & settled to have the Lord’s Supper next Sabbath morning, the prayer meeting every Wednesday, & the installation of the Deacons at the first Communion. Mr. Carey came to Mr. Pratt’s for dinner. We had a long talk with him about the preaching status. �Rice/Campbell BOTHWELL 41 Dec. 1/67, Cont He seemed to feel put out. I opposed giving up our morning service here, but was willing to go to T. S.H. ( prob. The School House. Carey’s.) once a month, or once a fortnight in the afternoon if they will bring me back and forth. As to Zone, I would not agree with them about anything until they came to me themselves. Had a small Sunday school, 3 teachers & 16 scholars. Had congregation of 23 in the evening & preached from 1 Kings XV 111: 21. Catto was there and I left him to get alone by himself. After service we had a walk and a long talk about his difficulties. He seemed yet undecided what to do. My morning hymns were 270,411.271. My evening hymns were 32 Supp. 433, 41 Supp. Mary has been unwell all day& as usual I have been very much depressed in spirit. Truly did Elder Chandler say that I was taking a great burden on when I married a sickly wife. God help me from sinking beneath the load of care and trouble which presses so heavily on me. It is enough to kill any ministerial labour. It is wearing on me very fast. My health and spirits sink when I look upon my weary prospects. It is sorrowing me very much, & makes me fretful and cross. O that I might have grace to bear what comes, when losing my extra grace and fretting myself to death. I love my wife & yet her weak fretful state makes me fretful. She has no energy, no desire to be well, but is perfectly content to drag along as she is, & my heart fails at the thought of the weary dreary future. God help me. *It seems immediately he settled all the local Baptist churchmen are trying to get him to take extra services with no remuneration. He has not rested before he is asked to go to Florence, Newbury, and Zone after he preached in Bothwell. Bothwell church alone would have been enough work, with a pregnant wife, small child, moving to a new house with a heart condition . �Rice/Campbell 42 Dec. 2/67 A mild day. In the morning wrote a little and then was called to the office to see *Mr. Eberlee. He came on behalf of the Zone church to see if they could get me to preach once a fortnight on Sabbath afternoon. But he was not prepared to offer any terms on the part of the church. *Bev Campbell met a Mr. Eberlee at Chatham Baptist church in 2009. He was an elderly gentleman in his 80’s, who said, the Mr. Eberlee in Zone was his grandfather. Bev told him that, (later on in the diary) Mr. Eberlee had nearly cut half his foot off with an axe while chopping wood. A Dr. Roe attended and Rev. Rice prayed with him. He recovered. I could not pledge myself to any course. I told him to tell the church that if I had to keep a horse, I should expect $2.00 a year from Zone and Carey’s. If they are not willing to do this I should expect them to raise what they could & bring me back and forth. At the same time I would prefer to preach once a week evening if that would suit them. They are to have a church meeting on Sabbath when they will bring up the matter. In the afternoon we worked at the house. We laid down the dining room carpet and settled the dining room. Received a letter from Mr. Bowers in which he said he will give me one or two stoves, 24 inch at $5.00 each. & wait my time of payment. Mr. Pratt received a letter from Lince enclosing a photo of me & one of himself. Received my Witness. After tea Mr. Pratt & I called on Catto for a couple of hours. Dec. 3 A nice day. Was hard at work all day. In the morning went to Roseburgh’s and ordered a lot of piping & he promised to send,& he is to put it up in the afternoon, but he did not come till evening. After I got back, wrote to Mr. Bowers, ordering one box stove. Worked at setting things to rights. Got the sewing machine put together. Went into town and orders a bushel potatos at Clark’s. Also bought two loaves of bread at the bakers. Mr. Cowan called to say we could have the use of his stoves, as they were not going to use it this winter. �Rice/Campbell Dec. 3/Cont. 43 I got Catto’s team to bring it for me. Lennie fell and hit his head badly. He seems to be unwell today. We intended to stay to tea, but Mr. Pratt would have us go there. But we are to stay here all night. Sent Mr. Pratt the first books by Mr. Hollick. In the evening straightened up my accounts to date. Dec. 4/1867 A pleasant day. Worked hard all day, but very little to show for it. Wrote to Uncle George, enclosing a blank receipt for my quarters allowance. Gave him a sketch of the prospects, and asked him for a gift. Towards paying off our debts on the church. The potatoes came this morning. Called on Mr. Pratt, brought away my bottles. Everything is done for the house now. In the afternoon, unpacked two barrels of apples & sorted them out. Found quite a few speckled. Cut a lot of wood today. This was the evening of our prayer meeting. Mrs. Book had lighted the fire,& I lit the lamps. Mr. & Mrs. Pratt, Mr. Cowan, Mrs. & Maggie Boon, and I made the meeting. (6). Had a short meeting. Got a gallon of oil at Laughton’s today. Dec. 5 A pleasant day. Mrs. Boon sent over some milk, & said that she would call in that afternoon but she did not come. Worked hard all day. Had some of the Hubbard Squash for dinner, it was very good. Mary cooked one of the pig’s heads for dinner. It was very nice. Selected the hymns for Sabbath & after dinner took them over to Mr. Pratt. Got. C.B. at P.O. and my church letter from Ingersoll. My stove has not yet come. Bought small chair for baby at Boon’s for 62 ½ cents. Called to get Mrs. Berryman to work for us tomorrow. In the evening, read, wrote, etc. �Rice/Campbell 44 Dec. 6/67 Had Mrs. Berryman here today cleaning tins, etc. Got bread this afternoon. Worked around the house during most of the day. Wrote a sermon on 1 Cor. 1:24 & part of one on Matt. X1X: 16. After tea, called on Cowan’s people for a while. Dec. 7/1867 All yesterday there was a high wind, & today it has been higher if such were possible. During the morning, I was busy with my German, & etc. Went to the R.R. and found my stove & left word for Adkins to bring it up. Went to Rosebrugh’s & asked him to come and fit up the stoves. Bought a fire shovel & pokers from him. In the afternoon, cut a lot of wood, & etc. Got $2. from Mr. Pratt, and ordered 25 “ (pounds) of flour from Clark’s, which came in this evening. Adkins brought the stove and I paid 52 cents freight and cartage. A man brought me a load of wood towards evening. There was 1 1/8 cord. It’s splendid Maple, good length, and not very green. After tea, Mr. Rosebrugh and Tallman, came and fixed the parlor stove & the study stove. Wrote to Lince, inviting him to call on me. Wrote to Dr. Davidson. The following is a copy of the letter to Dr. Davidson. All yesterday there was a high wind, & today it has been higher if such were possible. During the morning I was busy with my sermon, &c. Went to the R.R. and found my stove, left word for Adkins to bring it up. Went to Rosebrugh’s & asked him to come and fit up the stoves. Bought a fire shovel & pokers from him. In the afternoon cut a lot of wood, etc. Got $2. From Mr. Pratt, & ordered 25” flour from Clark’s. which came in the evening. Adkins brought the stove, & I paid 52 cents freight and cartage. �Rice/Campbell 45 Dec.7/67, Cont. A man brought me a load of wood towards evening. There was 11/8 cord. It’s splendid maple, good length and not very green. After tea, Mr. Rosbrugh and Tallman and fixed up the parlor stove and the study stove. Wrote to Lince inviting him to call on me. Wrote to Mr. Davidson. The following is a copy of the letter to Mr. Davidson DR. DAVIDSON’S LETTER IS ON A SEPARATE PAGE SCROLL DOWN �Rice/Campbell 46 Bothwell Dec.7/1867 Rev. T.L. Davidson D.D. Dear Sir; When your letter arrived in Bothwell, I was from home, making arrangements for moving my family to this place. Since my return, the hurry and hustle of moving, getting into a new house, and setting things in order, together with the necessary study required for two sermons each Sabbath, have all kept me very busy. Indeed this evening is the first leisure time I have had since the receipt of your letter, and this must be my apology for apparent neglect. As to the subject touched upon in your letter, I may briefly refer to them in order. 1st, as to Zone. Mr. Pratt and myself have been bothered by that church in regard to the grant from the Convention. But the matter was settled by referring to your letter. I have been applied to preach to Zone church but have declined to commit myself as yet for these reasons. 1st. I wished to consult with you. 2nd. I did not wish to oust Mr. Lince who preaches there every fortnight. 3rd. The church was not prepared o come to any terms of agreement, and I find that I had already fulfilled your request for advice as I had accepted the pastorate and had engaged in the work. I ma much obliged to you for your confidence in me. Both myself and the church will do what is required of us, in time, for the Board Meeting in January. Brother Prat has turned over to me the blank reports, and I will attend to filling them out in due time. �Rice/Campbell Dc.7/67 Cont. 47 Letter to Dr. Davidson 4th As to the subject of salary, I am writing to leave it entirely in the hands of the Board, knowing this I will suffer no injustice at their hands. Several questions have come up lately, in regards to this field and surrounding neighbourhoods, which demand attention. Bro Pratt and myself have talked them over, and are in accord on the subject. It is my intention to send you a full report, between now and the New Year in regards to the Baptist churches and preaching stations, & etc. leaving you to make what use of the report you may judge best. At present I am not prepared, but I am gathering from all sources, all materials suitable for my purpose. I hope to meet Bro Lince and consult with him in regard to the field, in a few days. Meanwhile I may assure you that it is my intention to devote the greatest share of my time and effort to Bothwell, and its’ church, and if the convention would uphold me in the matter, I would confine myself entirely to Bothwell, so convinced I am of the possibility of raising up a good cause here, if the field were properly cultivated. Trusting shortly to address you again, and wishing you success in the performance of your laborious duties, I remain, Dear Brother, your fellow labourer. Eben M. Rice. �Rice/Campbell 48 Dec. 8/1867 A cold day. Felt quite poorly all day. Had a heavy cold and felt miserable. Preached in the Morning from 1 Cor. X1:24. This do in remembrance of me. Hymns 835, 846, 844. Had congregation of 28. Had congregation after meeting when Mr. Pratt gave me the right hand of fellowship. In the afternoon our Sunday School was small, only ten scholars. In the evening preached from Matt. X1X, 16 to a congregation of 25. Hymns 115, 3437, and 35 sup. Mr. Boone sent a present of a very nice roast of beef. Dec. 9/67 Wrote to Perrin on the church matter ^ the following is a copy of the letter. SCROLL DOWN After 2015, some typing was done as there were missing bits that had been fixed March 2019. Bev Campbell ***NB to all readers: ALL correspondence has been typed on separate page to print off and filed in a binder. �Rice/Campbell Dear Bro Perrin; 49 Bothwell Dec. 9/1867 Excuse me troubling you with a letter of inquiry. But there where a few questions related to the Baptist cause in this section that I would like to have answered, and you are the most competent to answer them of any person of my acquaintance. 1st In regard to the Florence Church. What is the membership? What is the size of the congregation? What are then prospects of having a strong church? What do they pay a as general thing? 2nd As to Carey’s School House. What size congregation did you have? Do they pay anything and if so how much. Is there any prospect of adding to the Baptist strength by preaching there? Would it be best to organize a sperate church, or have it a station in connection with some other church? To which of the three churches, Bothwell, Euphemia, or Florence, does it literally belong? As to Zone Church. What were your average congregations? Do they constitute as much as they ought for ministerial support. Would it be better to dissolve the church and bring it’s members to Bothwell and Florence? Please give me your guidance on the subject during the present week. Being settled here for the time, I naturally desire to learn all I can about the surrounding districts. I prefer applying to you, for as an un-prejudiced observer, you will be more likely to give a correct opinion on the subject. Anything you may say in your reply will be in all confidence and will not be used in any way that might at all result to your disadvantage in the mind of any. You can therefore freely speak your mind about the several questions proposed. �Rice/Campbell Dec.9/1867 50 LETTER TO BRO LINCE, cont. Trusting that I may not be trespassing on your good- nature, sending kind remembrances to any of my old schoolfellows still at the Institute. I remain with kind regards to yourself and Mrs. Perrin, Yours in Christ. Eben M. Rice. �Rice/Campbell 51 Dec. 9/67 Have been busy today. Felt some better. Worked some at drawing up plans for sermons suggested to me last night. Helped take care of Lennie, read papers &etc. Wrote to Perrin and in afternoon went to the office and let Mr. Pratt read the letter to Perrin & Davidson. I am to keep an account of all the letters which I wrote on church matters, & he will pay the postage every quarter. Called at Boone’s to see about going to Newbury on Thursday. Dec. 10 A nice day. Spent the morning in cutting wood, & also most of the afternoon. Mr. Pratt showed me a letter received from Carey in which he asked to withdraw his letter from the church, but no reason given in the letter. We suppose he is vexed that he couldn’t have his own way. Small loss if he does. After tea Mr. Pratt and I went to Catto’s and engaged him to go to the concert at Newbury on Thursday. When I got home, found Mrs. Boone here& we had a good talk. Mrs. Roe & Pellet called on Mary this afternoon. Got the glass from Mclaughton today to glaze the broken panes. Went to Rosebrughe’s and got a lid & damper for that stove of Cowan’s. Dec 11 A nice day. Mrs. Berryman washed for us today. Went to te planning mill and got 2 pieces of batting each 16 feet for 14 cents for props for the clothes line. Spent a good while in making a new saw horse. Mrs. Brake called on Mary today, & and brought a small china mug for the baby. She paid me 37 1/2 cents for A British Workman & a Globe reaper for children. �Rice/Campbell 52 Dec. 11/1867, cont. Called on Mrs. McCallum, formerly Miss. Adamson. Mr. & Mrs. Pratt are away to Detroit today. Our prayer meeting was small, only 3. Received Witness today. Also later from Uncle George enclosing a Post Office order for forty dollars. Mary wrote to her mother. Dec.12 A very cold windy day. Spent the morning in reading, etc. Called on Mrs. And left the hymns. Called at the P.O. to get the $48. (money order) or (on the order) & enclosed $20. In the letter to Mrs. Bland to pay on my rent. Called on Mr. Pratt and had a long chat with him. After dinner worked around a little till towards five when I went to the P.O. but got no mail. Then went to Boon’s for tea. After tea Mr. Pratt called for us with Mr. Catto’s team, & Catto for driver. Mrs. Pratt had decided to stay at home. Had a very cold drive to Newbury. When we got there found a very poor affair. The hall was shabby, the audience small and rough &c. the music was dreadful. It consisted of music by the brass band, singing by the Newbury choir, & singing by the Moravian choir. The brass band consisted of 6 brass instruments & the drum, but the music was very common, though tolerably performed. The Newbury band consisted pf 4 young ladies, 1 ady to play the Melodeon, & 4 gentlemen, they too sang pretty well, but simple pieces. The Moravian choir were 4 Indians boys of 18 to 21& 2 women, a soft stupid looking set. Their singing was in harmony with their looks. It was abominable. It was impossible to tell what they said. We stood it till about a quarter past nine, & then started for home perfectly disgusted. Had a more comfortable ride home. It was a perfect sell and is my last trip to Newbury for any such thing. �Rice/Campbell 53 Dec.13/1867 A nicer day than yesterday. I was not so cold. Mrs. Berryman came and ironed for us today. During the morning, I wrote to Mr. Whitelaw, Mr. Campbell & Mr. Lloyd. Mr. Pratt was in both morn and afternoon. In the afternoon & evening wrote out a sermon on Mark V111: 36 mostly a copy of an old one of subject. Cut some wood & went into town. Got a $10. Bill changed at Laughton’s and received 30 cents exchange. Mary has been better today. Had Sarah Golan come today to hire. I told her what we needed & what we would pay. Got C.B. from the P.O. Dec. 14th A pleasant day. Spent the day in writing. Copied some writing. I wrote a sermon on Exek. XXX ( 37) 111: 7, on Ministerial Responsibilities. Mrs. Pratt was here all day learning to sew. Received letter from Mr. Perrin. Went to Mr. Pratt’s for a few minutes. About dark, Mr. Carey called & left a piece of beef for roasting, and a ham & piece of pork. He said he was not to charge me anything for it. After he was gone, took it over to Laughton’s to weigh it. The beef weighed 13 pounds, the pork 15 ½. In the evening Sarah Golan called to say that Mrs. Collier would not let her go. I had learned before that Mrs. Collier had agreed to pay her $4. Per month and that seems to be what she wanted. Dec. 15/1867 SABBATH A nice day. In the morning had congregation of 24 & preached from Mark V111: 36. A Mr. Walker, a member from Euphemia was there & came to dinner with me. In the afternoon had Sunday School of 4 teachers & 12 Scholars. In the evening had small congregation of 19. Preached from Ezek. XXX111:7. After Sunday School we agreed to try and raise money to get Sunday School papers for every Sabbath. It will take about $10. extra money. �Rice/Campbell 54 Dec.16/1867 A nice day. Worked about the house all day. Went to the lumberyard and got some lumber and paid 30 cents, rigged up a piece to hang the pork on. Cut a little wood. Set two panes of glass. Got $10. Bill changed & sent Mr. Whitelaw $6. To pay for the stove, Also Mr. Canfield, $3.40. to settle our account. Mary got some things at the store, & I bought a box of figs for Lennie, Had call from Mr. Cook. Boon has not got my tables, bedstead or rollers done yet. Got map of the oil regions & Mr. Pratt is to pay. Mary went to see Mrs. Berryman today to try to get her to come & live here. She seemed favorable to the idea, but would not give a decided answer till the end of the week. Dec. 17th Snowed a little in the night & then rained all day. I intended to go to Carey’s but the weather prevented. Spent the morning at home, & afternoon visiting& Mrs. Pratt came in the morning,& I hunted through my books for something she wanted. Just as I got through, Mr. Lince came and stayed all afternoon till after dinner. Had a long talk with him. He is a nice man. Went to Roseburgh’s and paid him for the things I had got. The amount was $9.57, but I had only, $8. 57. I paid that & he said I need not mind the rest, that would do. Called on old Mrs. Boon & read & prayed with her. Called at Boon’s, but he had not anything ready for me yet. Received letter from Annie. All well. Also from Whitelaw, saying he had got the $6., also Witness. Tonight is the anniversary of my conversion 9 years ago in the Methodist Episcopalian Church in Ingersoll, I became a Christian. Wrote to Mr. Brown (my landlord) as follows. LETTER ON SEPARATE PAGE.. �Rice/Campbell 55 Dec.17/1867 LETTER TO MR. BROWN Dec. 17/1867 Bothwell Dear Sir; You will have heard I have left your house in Beachville, and may perhaps wonder why I have not written to you about it. Please accept my following explanations. I left Beachville in a great hurry. It has been my intention to stay there all winter, or at least to leave my family there. But I received an invitation to visit the Bothwell Baptist Church. I did so. The result was a Call to become Pastor, which I accepted. I was then urged to remove my family to Bothwell as soon as possible. I wrote to Mrs. Rice to get things ready for packing up, and I would come down, see to shipping the goods, call on you, and settle for the rent. When I got to Beachville I found nothing prepared. Mrs. Rice on account of her illness, and that of the baby, and also a sudden illness of her mother, had done nothing at all. I had then to see to procuring packages, sorting over and arranging & packing my goods, and shipping them. With all this I was quite sick, scarcely able to stand. It was still my intention to call on you Friday. But the packing up progressed very slowly, and it was after ten o’clock Saturday morning before the last of my goods were shipped. I then had only time to catch the train to bring me back to Bothwell for my Sabbath appointment. Before, leaving Beachville, I made arrangements with my fatherin-law to settle with you for the rent, when you called for it. I also arranged with my wife, who remained behind a few days, to visit you on the Monday to settle with you. But it rained Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday, she followed me to Bothwell. On her arrival, I learned of her failure to see you. Since then, I have been so busy that I have been prevented writing you before. As to the house, of course you could hold me, at least morally, for the rent till next May. But I would be very much obliged to you if you would take it off my hands. If you wish me to pay you something for this, in addition to the rent for seven months, I am ready to pay a reasonable sum. My father- in- law Mr. Bland of Beachville, will settle with you to your satisfaction. You will find the premises no worse for my occupancy. One pane of glass is out upstairs, but I put in three panes while I was there, which were broken before I moved into the house. I also made other repairs about the house. I hope that in view of the above mentioned reasons, you will take no offence at my not calling in person to settle with you. You are aware that my half years rent was at your disposal two months before due, if you had only called for it. Hoping that you may see fit to take the house off my hands, I remain yours & c. Eben M Rice. *Mr. Brown is possibly George Brown who owned a house in Bothwell and a lot of holdings in the area. �Rice/Campbell 56 Dec. 17/1867, Cont. Also wrote to John Dougall, publisher of the Witness, to have him change my address, & to Annie as of 20th, she has a birthday. Dec. 18/1867 A nice day. Tried to snow all day but failed. In the morning they sent for me to come and see Mrs. Boon, I found her very low. She could not talk or answer any questions. Prayed with her. Called on Mr. Brake. In the afternoon went to get Nash to cut my wood. He is to have 75 cents a cord. Bought a map of the oil region 20 cents. Paid Mr. Pratt 75 cents for the Newbury affair. Paid boon $1. For what I owed him for the Sunday School papers. He brought me a study table to use till he can make me one. After tea went to see Mrs. Boon. She died while I was there. Had good prayer meeting, but only 5 present. Posted my letters today. Dec. 19 A nice day. Nash has been cutting my wood today. He cut all the dry and put off in the green. Spent the morning to setting things right in the study. Mr. Pratt was in for a while. In the afternoon went to the school examination for a while and then came home. Received letter from Mr. Schofield. Wrote part of a sermon on Amos 1V: 12, ‘Prepare to meet thy God.’ Mary set bread tonight. �Rice/Campbell 57 Dec. 20 A dull day. Snowed in the night & threatened rain all day. Nash finished cutting my wood & I paid him $1.75 for it. Bought one and a half bushels of potatoes from the Expressman for 48 cents a bushel. At 3 p.m. went to Mrs. Boon’s funeral. There were a good many present. I affiliated. Read Ecclesiastes, X : 7, To end of book. Made a few remarks and prayed. Mr. Pratt and I had Brakes horse. Went to the grave where I offered a short prayer. Received C.B. and letter form Beachville. They received money alright. The C.B. comments of acquisition of my carpet. Wrote part of a sermon. On Amos 1V: 12- finishing it. Began another on 2 Cor. 1: 12, ‘Behold now is the accepted time, & etc. Lennie has not been well today. Tonight he vomited A great deal. He has eaten no dinner, no tea today. I expect it is his teeth that trouble him. Today is Annie’s birthday. She is 25 today. Dec.21 A stormy day. Spent the morning in choring around. Finished my sermon, cleared up my study, & etc. In the afternoon Mrs. Brake called & gave us a roasting piece of pork, about 6 or 7 pounds. Mr. Pratt and Cook called. Heard a coloured man a blacksmith dropped dead in his doorway, I think today. Received letter from Leonard asking about the sheep. Mary baked some pies. �Rice/Campbell Dec. 22/ 1867 58 SABBATH A windy disagreeable day. In the morning had congregation of 26, preached form Amos 1V: 12. Had Sunday School of about the usual number., 3 teachers, and 14 scholars. Young Yates gave me 65 cents for the papers. In the evening had congregation of 28, preached from 2 Cor. V1: 2. I heard tonight that the man that died was to be buried tomorrow at 10, and I was expected to attend. He lives about 2 miles out in the country. I suppose I must go because he was poor and coloured. Dec. 23 A cold morning, but rather pleasant day. In the morning, did not get started as early as I expected, but got to the house in plenty of time. Began the service about eleven. Sang hymn, ‘Why should we not start and fear to die?’. Then read Eccl. X1: 17 to end of X11. Sang there is a fountain filled with blood, and spoke for about 25 minutes from Amos 1V: 12. Prayed and sang “Hark from the tomb’s a doleful sound.’ There were about 25 persons. They were going about ten miles to bury him, but I would not go, as they would not get back till late. Got home about 12. In the afternoon called on Mr. Pratt about the Sunday School. He handed over what money he had for the Sunday School. $3.00 & $1. For half, this leaving in my hands $6.90. I am to send for the papers & send the money when the bill comes in. Called on Rosebrugh and we had a long talk. Wrote part of a sermon from Wed. �Rice/Campbell 59 Dec. 24/1867 Rose early & worked hard all day. Mrs. Berryman came to wash. Finished my sermon for Wednesday. & wrote to Lloyd & ordered the papers, and Coneybeare and Hownson for Mrs Pratt. Wrote to Dow. Mr. Laughton send Mary a Christmas present of some sugar, 5” and tea. A busy day. Dec. 25 Christmas Day & very disagreeable. Rained heavily in the morning but cleared up about noon. Went to the church of England in the morning. Heard a passible sermon from Mr. Wright, from Micah V 2. Went to Mr. Pratt’s for dinner. After dinner went to post office and got C. B. & posted some letters to M. Dow, came home and lay down as I had not felt well all day. After a while *Mary and baby came home from Pratt’s. * She is staying there till the house is fixed. Read some in the evening. From *C.B. and W. Our evening meeting was a failure. Only four were present, but we had a prayer meeting. Cato was there & came over and stayed with me. We had a good talk on religious topics. *Canadian Baptist and Witness Magazines Have spent a miserable Christmas. Never felt so miserable aa I have this Christmas. I hope I may never spend such another. Began to rain about dark and rained & stormed terribly all day. Dec. 26 Worked hard around home in the morning, after dinner, started for Carey’s. It was very bad walking. Had a pleasant time. Sat up talking till after midnight. Mrs. Berryman washed for us today. �Rice/Campbell 60 Dec. 27/1867 Rained during the night, and all morning. Did not leave Carey’s till after dinner, when they brought me home & sent me a bag of potatoes. Found that Eberlee had been here yesterday to see me about preaching at Zone. Also found that the parcel had come from Annie. She sent Lennie a nice pelisse & cap. Aunt Lizzie sent a lot of warm things of Jenie’s, & a $5. bill to me. The girl we hired yesterday came this afternoon, and stayed till tea time, when she left because she could not sit at table with us & because she has to sleep on a straw bed. Adkins took me two ticks to the big barn & filled it with straw, and charged me 50 cents. Learned the cause of Carey’s withdrawing his letter. He says that he thinks Mr. Pratt deceived him about the Call. That the Call was made without any regard to preaching here twice, & that Mr. Pratt put that part in without any right to do so. He is not willing that I should preach 3 times on a Sabbath, but thinks Bothwell should give up one service for the benefit of the country places. Dec. 28 A nice day. In the morning, finished my report to Dr. Davidson ad let Mr. Pratt read it. Also wrote to Eberlee offering to go out Tuesday and spend the evening with them. Read the Witness. During afternoon, read Witness & played with Lennie. Wrote part of a sermon on 2 Cor. �Rice/Campbell 61 Dec. 29 Sabbath A very pleasant day. In the morning preached from Isa.X11. 10, on. The progress of the Baptist principals in the world. Had congregation of 30. In the afternoon, there were 3 teachers and 19 scholars at Sunday School. Taught Cowan’s class. In the evening preached from 2 Cor 1V. Dec 30 A clear cold day., but not disagreeably so. In the morning stayed at home, writing and etc, Wrote to Lloyd about the books etc. and I ordered 1 dozen Sunday School Bells for Mr. Pratt. Wrote part of my letter to Davidson. Elder Lince called today and I had talk with him about the country status. Agreed to help him in a series of meetings in Carey’s School House next month. Called on Mrs. Pratt & Mrs. Pellete and went to see about a girl, but could not get one. In the evening was our prayer meeting, or rather church meeting. There were 8 members present. Had a financial statement resolved to borrow the money to pay the debt on the church. Received a letter from Mrs. Berryman, Pellete and Rice. Granted Carey a letter of dismissal. Dec. 31 A cold day. Spent the morning in making shelves for Mary and etc. In the afternoon was engaged in various things. Lennie got his finger jammed in the door today. Bought him a tin horse for New Year’s present. Eberlee and Dancy came to see me about Zone. They offered me $30. And would bring me back and forth. I agreed and am to begin next Sabbath. �Rice/Campbell 62 Dec 31/1867, Cont. Mr. Wardle the butcher brought me a present of about 3 pounds of fine steak. Mrs. Pellete brought us about 3’ butter and about 8’ of a roast of beef for a New Year’s present. Have been hard at work straightening up my accounts. I find that I had cash on hand Jan 1, $28.37. I had on hand now $3.31. I have received during the year from all resources$ 282.44, and have spent $376.55. This appears to have left me about, $96. In debt. But adding to my receipts the cash on hand, Jan 1st and today, the money which I had Jan 1 and today, the money which I had borrowed but not entered in my receipts and a small amount due me from the church postage, the actual deficit is only 21/2 cents. My assets to begin the year is $342. 14 cents and debts $66.85 ½ as full account of this will be found in my cash book. Below, I added a table of various things. *Bev has not typed in the bookkeeping pas as it is sideways. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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F White lnsurance of Every Kind Personal Client Service TORONTO KENWD 2525 W, UNIONVILLE Toronto kentwd 2525 w. unionvuiz 2 Thornton Avenue Box 29, Phone 41 Frid Aug 23-1929 St Johns church struck by lightning & burned down. {Under the above handwritten note, there is a calendar of 1929. At the bottom of the calendar, "Made in U. S. A. " is typed out.} silverware Paul Revere. YEAR BOOK 1929 UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY R. HOWARD BLAND, President �BALTIMORE . . MARYLAND Tuesday, January 1 Weather, ^ Cloudy Rain & sleet towards evening Newton & girls came up & got Norm & they went to Sharon Churned 78 lbs butter in morning Gertie & I had a big New Years dinner ate a goose all but its body In tended going to city at night but stayed home on account of the slippery roads Gertie started a little rug Wednesday, January 2 Weather, Fine, Men drew manura all day Della came up for a while in afternoon. Went down to Browns, to a shower held for Jean & Bob. Thursday, January 3 Weather, Cold strong S.W. wind with snow. Men drew manura Jim Atkinson came in afternoon brought us picture of Jean & Murray Newton was also here Friday, January 4 Weather, Mostly fair Churned 48 lbs butter in morning Men filled chop bins in morning We all went down to Wm Boyingtons in afternoon & baled hay (8 ton) Laura came up in afternoon Muriel Boyington died to night Gertie went out to Craigs at night Saturday, January 5 Weather, Fine in Morning, Heavy rain by night & all night Market day Produce from farm Butter 125 lbs butter Cream 30 pts Eggs 55 doz I tryed my luck at North Tronto Mkt but slower than snales. Newton took Gertie, Laura & Della over to Boyingtons in afternoon Art. White brought in two calenders Sunday, January 6 Weather, Mild on morning turning colder in afternoon, with strong wind & snow flurries Attended S.S. & Church in morning Went over to funeral of Murril Boyingtons in afternoon & then went to Raymond Brillingers for tea Monday, January 7 �Weather Cold strong wind & mostly fair John & I went to city for the day Not much doing for the men Gertie rugged most of day & attended a Jr. Institute meeting at night Municipal election today. Tuesday, January 8 Weather, Cold & windy Norm took hay press down to Rodicks in afternoon Nothing doing all day Gordon Tooleys little girl died today Exibition of speed skaters at Unionville first skating of the season Wednesday, January 9 Weather, Milder & cloudy with light snow at night Norm & I baled straw at Rodicks all day & Fred looked after chores Gertie finished her rug & put in another Mrs Fraig came up in afternoon to get W.M.S. rip out filled out Thursday, January 10 Weather, Mild, cloudy, clearing in afternoon & strong S. W. wind Baled straw at Rodricks, Fred looked after chores. Art. White called in at noon with this book. John. Brought. Mr Brown. Marguerite & baby up for short visit, in afternoon. Went to Unionville at night to curling meeting. Gertie & Norm went also Friday, January 11 Weather, Cloudy stormy all day (not so cold) Moved hay press over to Charley Boyentons in Morning & baled hay in afternoon (8. ton). Fred did the chores Len. Clement called in morning to see some cattle First hockey match at Unionville Saturday, January 12 Weather. Fair in morning, strong winds cold & stormy in evening Market day. Produce from farm No butter Cream 47 pts & two cans to creamery. Eggs - 42 doz Apples 5 bu Tried the North Toronto Market again Norm & Bernie Padjet baled hay at Pratts. Sunday, January 13 Weather, Mostly fair. strong winds & cold (zero) Attended S. S. & Church in morning spent the day & evening at home Mr. Hooper broke small bone in his leg to. day. Monday, January 14 �Weather, Fair & cold, cloudy in afternoon & light snow in afternoon Butchered three hogs in mourning one was for Fred Filled chop bins in afternoon & cut up the pork Gertie washed in morning New Market play Markham tonight Buttonville play Milliken at Unionville" Thursday Tuesday, January 15 17 Weather Cloudy. East wind Milder with rain Nothing much doing. Fred went home with a lame back Went over to see Mr. Hooper at night along with Gertie which she meeting at Hoopers to audit the books of M. M. S. (This all happened Thursday) a mistake on my part (Pat) Roads got very icy at night Len. Clement came in & bought three calves & took same away Wednesday, January 16 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Cut up fat & meat for sausage & ground same. Men drew manura Jim Paterson & Pinders were around on a rabbit hunt Went over to Pinders at night Len Clement bought three cows & took same away Tuesday, Thursday January17 15 Weather, Fair & cold (zero) Churned 42 lbs butter in morning then cleaned pigs feet & heads for head cheese & started cutting up fat Norm went to city for the day Fred did chores & went to lee to draw wood from bush for Earnice Walton In Evening went to Unionville to Curling meet & Gertie went along and stayed at Mrs. Art Whites Friday January 18 Weather, Cloudy, misty, icy & heavy rain in afternoon & night. Took Gertie & a few more up to Victoria Square to Sunday School Convention for the day Churned up 49 lbs butter Fred did not come up to day Norm had a wreck on the litter carrier track & was fixing same Man came in afternoon to set gas. pump up & I took him to Unionville when through Saturday, January 19 Weather, Fine & little cooler Market day Produce from farm Butter 48 lbs Eggs 32 doz Cream 60 pts Apples 5 bu Fred came up in morning but had to go home on account of his back Norm did chores & repaired litter carrier Went up to see Bob & Jean at night, Dorothy went with us Mrs {name}. Brilhnger & dau ghter & myrlle Burr were here for supper. Dell & Dorothy were also here Mrs Walton 38 yrs to – day, Sunday, January 20 �Weather, Strong West & N. W. winds fair & cold with ocasional bluster Attended S. S. & Church in morning Mr. Auld of Markham took the service as Mr. Woods & Mr Auld arranged to exchange pulpits for the day Spent the afternoon & evening at home Monday, January 21 Weather, Fine & moderatly cold Filled chop bins in morning, put fresh glass cloth on one window in hen house Norm took tractor over to Armond Vanhorns ready for baling to morrow Took Gertie down to church in afternoon to W. M. S. meeting and then went on over to get Norm & we went out to see Stan. Woods. but he was not at home Attended Anual meeting of the church at night Tuesday, January 22 Weather, Fine & not so cold with east wind snow at night. Fred did the chores. Norm & I went over to arm ond Vanhorns to bale hay Gertie went with us as far as the church to help wash dishes after the night before Norm & Gertie attended a meeting at Stevensons at night & I went to Unionville {illegible} curl Wednesday, January 23 Weather, Mostly fair. strong west & N.W. winds & colder Norm & I baled hay all day & Vanhorn's Fred did the chores Dress. Carnival at Unionville tonight Thursday, January 24 Weather, Mostly fair. East wind, not so cold Churned 75 lbs butter in morning Norm picked over some beans Fred got horses front feet showed Tightened clutch on car in afternoon Went to Unionville to curl at night along with Jim Atkinson Friday, January 25 Weather, Strong east wind with snow in morning turning to rain by noon wind changing to strong west & colder Picked over apples & prepared produce for city in morning & men picked twelve old hens. Went to Markham to Curl in afternoon along with R. Boy inglon. Jack & Mr. Grant got beaten 13. - 5 Saturday, January 26 Weather, Fair & cold, W & North. W. Winds Market day Produce from farm Butter 96 lbs Cream 61 pts Eggs 30 doz Apples 6 bu 12 fowl Gertie & Della went to city with me Nothing much doing Sunday, January 27 �Weather, Fine & cold. Attended S. S. & Church in morning. Mrs Craig came home with us from church & stayed the rest of the day. Della & D orothy came up in the afternoon Attended Young Peoples meeting at the church at night. Lantern slides entitled His Dominion. This was the fist time to. try the new lantern Monday January 28 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Fred drew manura most of day Prepared form for wall for cement between milk house & ice house Went to Agincourt in afternoon to curl got beaten 13 - 14 by Ted Mason's rink Tuesday January 29 Weather, Mostly fair. Strong winds & cold Les. took load hogs to city 13 - $10.65 2610 lbs Norm went to city with Les Fred drew manura Went curling at night to Unionville played W. Colwells rink beat them 6-16 Wednesday, January 30 Weather, Fine not so cold Norm & I baled straw at J. Atkinsons Fred did the chores Oil truck came in and left first one hundred gal gas in tank Gertie went down to Hookers in afternoon In evening we called for Dell Stevenson and went up to D. Browns for the evening Thursday, January 31 Weather, Mostly fair. light snow Churned. 67 lbs butter in morning Norm & Fred were bothe away all day Went curling at night at Unionville Played W. Clarks rink beat them 9.17 Gertie went down home & I called for her on way home. Walt Craig went over with me Memoranda {page left blank} Friday, February 1 Weather. Mostly fair & cold Picked over apples for city in morning Fred drew manura & Norm started pruning apple trees Filled chop bins in afternoon Attended Young Peoples litterary Meeting & spelling match at the church at night Saturday, February 2 Weather. Mostly fair & cold Market day Produce from farm Butter 48 lbs Cream Eggs. 38 doz Apples 4 bu & two bags potatoes Gertie attended a W. Institute meeting at Victoria Square in afternoon �Sunday, February 3 Weather, Fair & cold Attended S.S. & church in morning Spent the day & evening at home Monday, February 4 Weather, Mostly fair, moderately cold Gertie & I went to city for the day Handed in gas account for refund Fred drew manura & Norm pruned apple trees Tuesday, February 5 Weather, Fair at first then cloudy & E. wind Men were pruning apple trees Gertie went to quilting at Mrs Stivers for the day under the J. Institute I went down to North Toronto Market at night Wednesday, February 6 Weather, Fair in Morning, cloudy in afternoon with east wind and snow by night Fred drew manura & Norm pruned apple trees Did some repair work on hay press Gertie attended W. M. S. meeting & quilting at the church in afternoon Attended preparatory service at the church at night. Norm joined the church to-night Thursday, February 7 Weather, Cloudy. Mild. clearing at night. Churned 57 lbs butter in morning Jim & children called in morning & stayed for dinner. Fred went away till chore time John. bought. Mrs Brown & Laura up for most of the afternoon John & I went down to see hockey Match at the arena, Markham (3) & Aurora (2) Gertie went down home while we were away Friday, February 8 Weather, Calm with fluffy snow all day Not much doing but getting things ready for market spent the evening at home Saturday, February 9 Weather, Mostly fair moderatly cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 95 pts Butter 72 lbs Eggs 41 doz Apples 4 bu Men put snow in ice house and got the light sleighs down ready for hawling ice Burr's girls brought over two cats Laura came up and spent afternoon stayed for tea. aslo myrtle Burr. Janet & Edith were here in afternoon. Sunday February 10 �Weather, Fine & cold Attended S. S. & Church in morning Dell & Dorothy came up in the afternoon & stayed for supper Bob & Jean came down for supper & the evening Monday February 11 Weather, Fine & cold Started cutting & drawing ice today Went down to hockey match at arena at night Markham. 5 & New Market 2. Tuesday, February 12 Weather, Fine & cold Cut & hauled ice all day Attended a progressive euchre at Stevensons gotten up by the Junior Institute Gertie went down home in afternoon I took 10 pts cream out to Lang staff and met Chapmans there Wednesday, February 13 Weather, Mostly fair with light snow & cold Finished ice in morning & filled chop bins in afternoon Went over to Bells gravel pit in afternoon to see about getting a few loads for milk house Attended Skating party at night at Unionville rink & then back to the church for lunch Thursday, February 14 Weather, Mostly fair light snow & cold Went away on a brabbit hunt with the gang but no good Fred got two loads of gravel. Norm did the chores Went to Unionville to curl at night Della was up to day Friday, February 15 Weather, Mostly fair light snow cold & moderate wind from west. Churned 51 lbs butter in morning and got things ready for city Fred got two loads of gravel Saturday, February 16 Weather, Fine & Not so cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 95 pts Butter 61 lbs Eggs 50 doz Apples 3 bu Fred got himself a load of gravel & took the box home, Norm put snow in on the ice & re-arranged the pigs Gertie went down home at night Sunday, February 17 Weather, Fine & little colder Attended S.S. & church in morning spent the afternoon at home Gertie went to Young Peoples meeting at night & I went down to see mother �Monday, February 18 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Fred drew manura all day & Norm went away in morning & swept down cob webbs in afternoon Gertie went down home for the day. Tuesday, February 19 Weather, Fair & Cold Les took nine hogs to city $11.00 lot 1750 lbs Fred went home most of the day Took cream out to young St for Chapman & Gertie went down home for the rest of the day Went curling at night & called for Gertie on my way home Wednesday, February 20 Weather, Fair & decidedly cold Fred put sawdust in on the ice today Took the day off. Gertie & Mrs. W. Boyington & I went up to visit Marguerite & Jack Ash. Norm took top off the stack (part of it) Thursday, February 21 Weather. Cold light snow & then clearing Churned 47 lbs butter to day took along time to come Fred drew manura & Norm house cleaning in drive shed Went curling at night Gertie wind down home while I was away Friday, February 22 Weather, Fine & Colder again Norm went away in morning & worked in drive shed in afternoon Fred drew manura & cleaned hen house Prepared produce for city Gertie attending a meeting someplace Saturday, February 23 Weather, Fine & cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 101 pts Butter 45 lbs Eggs - 50 doz Apples - 5 bu Fred went out & got lumber at Cunninghams in morning & then drew Manura Went to Richmond Hill to curl at night Sunday, February 24 Weather, Light snow fall East wind & milder Attended S.S. & Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home & attended Young Peoples Meeting at night Lantern slides on a lumber camp. Monday, February 25 �Weather, Mostly fair & cold Went curling in afternoon with Wes John. Elgin, & Will Colwell to Locust Hill. got beaten by 12.17. Went to Thornhill to euchre & dance Tuesday, February 26 Weather, Cloudy & mild & rain in afternoon Went to city in morning Men cleaned up a load of wheat & filled chop bin in afternoon. Took fourteen pts cream out to Chapman in afternoon Wednesday, February 27 Weather, Cloudy & little colder Les took load of wheat to city $1.40 Men cleaned up another load. Attended Euchre at Padjits at night gotten up by the Junior institute Thursday, February 28 Weather, Cloudy & milder Norm went to city & Fred drew manura Churned 46 lbs butter in Morning Memoranda {page left blank} Memoranda {page left blank} Friday, March 1 Weather, Fine & mild Fred drew manura & Norm pruned apple trees Kellys came up to test a cow for T.B. Rep. came in for. Trithwey Orsian. Prepared load for city First goose egge of the season Saturday, March 2 Weather, Mostly fair & mild Market day Produce from farm Cream 106 pts Butter 46 lbs Eggs 49 doz Apples 4 bu 2 bags potatoes Men pruned apple trees & cleaned hen house. Norm put new rad, on his car Sunday, March 3 Weather, Mostly fair & Mild Attended S.S. & Church in morning Mrs. Walton & Murray came home with us for dinner & the afternoon then Gertie & I went home with Mrs. Walton & stayed for supper & the evening �Monday, March 4 Weather, Fair & mild. Men pruned apple trees & cleaned up seed, grain, (mixed & barley) Attended board meeting at the church at night Kelly & Craig. colision, Took place over near the fifth line this evening Edith Craig here in afternoon. Tuesday, March 5 Weather, Mostly fair & mild Les took load of wheat to city Men cleaned wheat & pruned apple trees Mr. Goldstien came out again in afternoon on business Mrs. Brooke. Mrs Padjet & Mrs. Paterson & Mrs Craig were here at night putting in a quilt for. W.M.S. meeting next day Wednesday, March 6 Weather, Mostly fair mild rain at night Les took load of wheat to city Men pruned apple trees W.M.S. meeting here in afternoon Attended Euchre party at Padjits at night in aid of J. Institute Thursday, March 7 Weather, Strong winds snow & colder stormiest day of the winter Nothing doing I went to city on business & on my return home went on trip North for Les. as he had a bad leg Gurtie put red & white Quilt in and Quilted most of the day Friday March 8 Weather, Mostly cloudy & little milder Churned 43 lbs butter in morning took Leo. over to Unionville to the Doctors. to see about his leg & then went on his trip south. washed bottles & prepared for city load Mrs. Brown & Laura were up in afternoon & stayed for supper John & Dorothy came up for them at night Fred went to city to day Saturday, March 9 Weather, strong cold wind & mostly fair Market day Produce from farm Cream. 1 pts Butter 40 lbs Eggs - 58 doz Apples 3 bu Mrs Craig was up for afternoon & stayed for supper Sunday, March 10 Weather, Mostly fair & cold Attended S. S. & Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home Gertie went to Young peoples at night Monday, March 11 �Weather. Fine & turning quite spring like Prepared in morning to bale hay in afternoon about 6 ton then put it back in the barn when finished Gertie washed in morning Attended Euchre & Dance at Thornhill given by York Market Ladies at night Newt. Brown had his car stollen while attending a hockey match at arena Tuesday, March 12 Weather, Partly fair & mild Took old shingles off milk house and set the roof boards up close & started to put new roof on Took cream out to street for Chapman Gertie went to Craigs in afternoon a W. M. S. bee Wednesday, March 13 Weather, Cloudy & showery by night Finished roofing milk house by noon Norm went away for his licence after dinner & top dressed his car in afternoon Fred pruned apple trees in af ternoon Took Gertie over to Padjets in afternoon along with Mrs Burr. Dell. Stevenson & Laura. & Then I went over at night for them Mrs. Bell died tonight Thursday, March 14 Weather, Cloudy very misty & rain Norm went to city for the day Churned 46 lbs butter in morning Fred started to clean up oats in after. Attended tractor school & pictures at Richmond Hill in afternoon Friday, March 15 Weather, Cloudy. Misty & rain Thunder at night Fred cleaned oats in morning & Pruned trees in afternoon Norm picked up brush all day Leo went to city to night Saturday, March 16 Weather, Stormy. snow & colder Market day. Produce from farm Cream 100 pts. Butter 45 lbs Eggs 65 doz Potatoes 2 bags Men clipped cows to day Roads were bad to day Gertie attended. J. J. at Hoopers Sunday, March 17 Weather, Fine & cold Attended S. S. & Church in morning Dell came home with us for dinner In afternoon Gertie, Della & I went down to visit alex & family. I took Alex to work & then went out to see Mother on my way back to Alex. Monday, March 18 �Weather, Fine & milder Started putting stone on the forth to day, Men worked in orchard & filled chop bins in afternoon. Fixes brake on car in afternoon Mrs. Butter died this morning at Ancaster Dell came up in evening Tuesday, March 19 Weather, Fair & milder. in morning & cloudy with thunder storm in aft. Fred cleaned up seed oats. Attended. Mr. Farrow ssale in afternoon bought team horses at the sale Gertie went over to R. Stevers in afternoon & I went over in the evening Wednesday, March 20 Weather, Light snow storm in morn. 4 cans & cleaning in afternoon Started selling milk to day four cans Men went up for horses in morning & worked in orchard in afternoon Attended Funeral of Mrs Butter in afternoon. Mother, Edith, Robert Cunningham. & Robert Robertson went along with me Gertie spent the afternoon down at her home. Thursday, March 21 Weather, Partly fair, Thunder storm in the evening heavy rain Churned 47 lbs butter in morning Men worked in orchard all day Fred went on north trip with Les Repaired front of two horse stalls Dell came up in afternoon Friday March 22 Weather, Partly fair with heavy Thunder storm in late afternoon Norm picked over potatoes Fred pruned apple trees Saturday, March 23 Weather, Partly fair & misty Market day Produce from farm Cream 19 pts Butter 47 lbs Eggs - 74 doz Potatoes 8 bags Men worked in orchard Sunday, March 24 Weather Mostly fair Attended S. S. & Church in morning Alex & family came out home to day & had the baby christened Spent the afternoon at home Gertie went down to Young Peoples at night. I wrote to Gordon Jim & Jean were here all afternoon. Monday, March 25 �Weather, Partly fair Leo took old sow & three pigs to city Fred finished his time today Norm worked in orchard in Morning & went to Unionville in afternoon Attended Mr. & Mrs, Hords twenty fifth annivarsary at night Tuesday, March 26 Weather Mostly fair started to repair milk house. Wednesday, March 27 Weather, Fine with little shower by night Worked at milk house Went down to church at night to practice Uncle Jim Drury died to day Thursday, March 28 Weather, Cloudy windy & cool Nell got loose in stable & kicked Billie bad. Kelly up to doctor same Len. Clement came in & bought row Laura came up an stayed for the night Friday, March 29 Weather, Fine & mild Good Friday Held milk to-day & to-morrow Did some chopping in afternoon Saturday, March 30 Weather, East wind & showery cooler Market day Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs 90 doz & 1 doz duck Potatoes 4 bag two bu apples Gertie, Mrs Brown & Bill & Jim went to city with me Norm did chores finished chopping & picked over potatoes Norm went away to night for over Sunday Sunday March 31 Weather, Cloudy, North East wind cool & sleet by night Attended S. S. & Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home Attended Young Peoples at night Lantern slides on British Columbia Indians Memoranda {blank page} Monday, April 1 Weather, Very strong wind S. W. to N. W. Wind took north barn door off Tuesday, April 2 Weather, Partly fair & cold �Wednesday, April 3 Weather, Fine & warmer Gertie attended W. M. S. meeting held at Mrs. Woods at Markham in afternoon Thursday, April 4 Weather, Thunder storms & warm attended Euchre & dance at Unionville at night Friday, April 5 Weather, Thunder storms & warm Worst floods these parts have ever seen bridges & culverts washed out every where John brought Mrs Brown Laura & Isabel Sroll up for the afternoon & The put a quilt through the mill Jim came over for a little while brought over a bu. clover seed Saturday, April 6 Weather, Mostly fair with thunder at night Market day. Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs - 93 doz 1 doz duck eggs Apples 2 bu Potatoes 8 bags Got up a four in morning to help Les down to corner & at night had to go down with tractor to pull him out of mud hole Sunday, April 7 Weather, Partly fair Thunder storms & warm Attended S. S. & Church in morn went home with Brown to dinner & spent the afternoon. Went over to Markham to see the wash out Spent the evening home Monday, April 8 Weather, Showery & cooler by night Made a bargain with Garfeild Firth to start work on 15th Euchre & dance at Thornhill at night but could not go on account of the road Tuesday, April 9 Weather Clearing & strong drying wind Norm cleaned harnesses {Written at bottom of page: Mrs Craig 60 yrs old to - day.} Wednesday, April 10 Weather, Fine & warm Leo took 25 bags potatoes to city Filled chop bins & took grinder to Markham to get some repairing done Went over to W. Robinsons at night to see about some seed wheat Gertie attended a meeting of Institute at Stevensons in afternoon. Mrs A. Summerfeldt died to day Thursday, April 11 �Weather, Fair at first turning cloudy & strong east wind & rain by night Norm cleaned harness & I picked over apples in afternoon Gertie went up to see Jean in afternoon Attended Euchre & dance at Unionville at night Alex little boy was operated on today Friday, April 12 Weather, Cloudy & showery & cool Norm cleaned harness I dug up drain from to house sink & cleaned same Saturday, April 13 Weather, Mostly cloudy & showery & cool Market day, Poduce from farm Cream 31 pts Eggs 101 doz 1 doz duck Apples 4 bu Potatoes 4 bags Took Teddy down to Humane society today finished and took rug out of frame in afternoon put in another at night a shaggy one. Sunday, April 14 Weather, Mostly cloudy & cool Attended S. S. & Church in morning Went up to see Jean in afternoon Spent the evening at home Monday, April 15 Weather, Cloudy, East wind not much rain Garfield. Firth started work to.day Heck Paterson came over & we put the cement work in for the out side wall, Garf. picked stones off alfalfa meadow & in afternoon XXthe men carried in straw Gertie started to repair mens room washing off the walls ready for painting Tuesday April 16 Weather, Cloudy N. E. Wind cool Men picked stones off meadows today Helped Gertie wash walls in mens room Went to Markham to get grinder Wednesday, April 17 Weather, Fine & cool strong wind Did some chopping in morning. Hech. Paterson came over & we put the milk vat in for milk house Men clipped horses in afternoon Thursday, April 18 Weather Fine & cool strong wind Men clipped horses Friday, April 19 �Weather, Fine & cool strong East wind Put floor in milk house to day in morning Men started on land in afternoon Saturday, April 20 Weather, Cloudy & showery in afternoon Market day, Produce form farm Cream 30 pts Eggs 106 doz 8 duck Apples 2 bu 2 bags potatoes Men worked land & sowed 4 acres wheat in morning Went to Markham at night and got some milk strainers Gertie attended institute meeting at Padgets in afternoon Mrs Graves was out. Sunday, April 21 Weather, Fine & cool. Attended S.S. & Church in morning In afternoon Gertie & I went down to visit Alex & family Mr. Button was buried at former Methodist cemetary in afternoon Monday, April 22 Weather, Fine & cool Garf harrowed in morn. & cultivated in afternoon Norm filled in furrows and harrowed in morning & run tractor in afternoon Started with tractor in morning & went to Oak Ridges for seed barley in afternoon Gertie washed, painted, & went down home at night Tuesday April 23 Weather, Fine and warmer Sowed 12 acres of barley to day Norm drove the tractor & cultivater Garf. cultivated with spring tooth Leo took 5 hogs & 1 old sow to city Gertie was painting room above the kitchen most of day Wednesday, April 24 Weather, Mostly fair cloudy by night mild warmer Garf harrowed big field at the back Norm sowed 4 acres mixed grain & about 9 acres oats. Made a stone boat to day. cleaned chicken house out Went to Markham at night Used rhubarb for the first today Thursday, April 25 Weather, East wind with rain most of day Men cleaned calf boxes out mixed the mixed seed grain & several other jobs Boarded up the milk house ready for white washing. Did some chopping for cattle Leo brought up gas to put in the tank Bob Pinder came over to get 8 bu wheat Gertie painted all day Friday, April 26 �Weather, Fine & little cooler North wind Men. drew in straw stack out of barn yard in morning & burned the bush in south orchard in afternoon Finished repairing milk house in morning & moved the chicken house set up the stove in afternoon Tim Paterson came over for some seed oats Gertie painting in room over kitchen & went down home at night Saturday, April 27 Weather, Mostly fair little warmer Market day Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs 105 doz Apples 4 bu Men were on the land all day Gertie & I went up to Sherron at night got two bags of cobbler potatoes for seed Mr. Hellems brought 500 chicks over in afternoon Dorothy came up in afternoon Sunday April 28 Weather, Cloudy rain in afternoon Had a busy day looking after chicks Gertie went to S. S. & Church in morn Mr. Auld of Markham took the service Spent the evening at home Monday April 29 Weather, mostly fair, show Garf harrowed & Norm took out some manura in orchard & ploughed same in Busy tending to chickens & white washed milk house & got ready for use by night Gertie painted ceiling in room over kitchen & most of wood work Tuesday, April 30 Weather, Mostly fair & showers by night Norm & I were spraying orchard Garf harrowed in morn & ploughed in afternoon, Went to Markham at night Took Gertie down home & called in for her on way home Memoranda {blank page} Memoranda {blank page} Wednesday, May 1 Weather, Mostly fair with rain at night Finished spraying in morning Garf ploughed all day & Norm in afternoon Cultivating with tractor outfit in afternoon Gertie got room over kitchen finished up & moved the boys in for night gosslings of to day. 10. Thurday, May 2 �Weather, East wind with heavy rain Garf went home for the day Norm picked up brush in morn & picked over potatoes in afternoon Went to Markham in afternoon & stoped in at Garage on way home & had the breaks relined Set the old goose & one hen at night Gertie cleaned the spare room Friday, May 3 Weather - fine Saturday, May 4 Weather, Cold north west winds. Market day - Produce. Cream 30 pts eggs - 106 Dz apples 3 bus potatoes 1 bag Norman & Garfield fixed fences in forenoon and raked front lawn in afternoon. Gertie attended annual meeting of the Jr. W. I. meeting at Mrs Waltons. Douglas brought home a lovely hyrange for my birthday, Jack, mauguerite & Dareen came down to – night. Laura made {Sec & Ireas?} to-day Sunday, May 5 Weather - Cool, but bright Douglas & Marguerite attended church Jack went up to Calveats, but got back in time for dinner, I stayed home and kept the baby. John & the girls came up in afternoon and brought Father & Mother who stayed for tea also. Jack's went home after tea Douglas & I took Father & Mother home then went on to Aunt. Ellen's for the next of evening. Monday, May 6 Weather - fine day. rained hard at night Washed to-day attended social at the church, given by the young people's society & the programme by the young people of St Colulbus Columbus church Toronto a large attendance present. men ploughed summer follow. Tuesday, May 7 Weather, cloudy & cool. Douglas, Mother Della & I went to the city for the day got a coat & single bed. men harrowed. Mrs Craig here in the evening. Wednesday, May 8 Weather, fair Pat & Norman put in few potatoes in the orchard. Norman sowed killed out patches in the fall wheat. Douglas & I raked all afternoon. I finished ironing in forenoon. Newton came up at night & got Billy, I rode down with norman to the church, the W. M. S. meeting. Thursday, May 9 �Weather - fine day - Men ploughed in morning and Cultivated in afternoon. Douglas went to Markham at night Norman & I made new flower bed at hue south of lane, Cora Hooper came over for the evening. Friday, May 10 Weather - fine day. Men seeding all day. I finished cleaning up stairs to - day. Concert at Victoria Square by Y. P. S. We to busy to go But Douglas & I went up to Mr W Brown's for two setting duck eggs. Jean's goose eggs hatched to - day. 8 out of 10. Saturday, May 11 Weather - fine at first then rainy. Men sowing in morning. Norman - drew earth down for flower bed. Laura came up for the afternoon. In the evening Bob Jean & Mr Begg came down & spent the evening. One of Jean's gosslings taken to-night. thunder storm at night. Market day & produce. Cream 29 pts eggs 92 Doz. apples 3 bus potatoes 2 bags. Sunday, May 12 Weather - cloudy all day. Attended S. S. & church in morning took my hydrange down as it was mother's day so used the programme in S. S. & church. Slept in afternoon & attended Y. P. at night. Monday, May 13 Weather – fine, & cool. Washed upstairs curtains in forenoon. at night dug flower bed out the lane. Men drew stones of the meadows to-day. Tuesday, May 14 Weather - fair in morning with rain at noon rained hard all afternoon. Men seeding in morning. in afternoon men cleaned up driving shed. I attended J. I. meeting at Kelly Jr. in afternoon, Mrs Cook addressed the meeting. We attended Y. P. S. at church at night slides on Korea. Wednesday, May 15 Weather - mostly cloudy. with some sun. Men fixed fence in pig yard, in morning. cleaned up around barn. in afternoon. John came up in forenoon. Newton came up about noon with a single bed for men's room & got 25 bus outs for seed Less took 2 Ton baled hay to city. Mr Pratt here to see about baling. Fred came up at noon to get five bags of cement. in afternoon Edith Craig came up and visited all afternoon. Bob & Jean called about five O'clock for their gosslings. (seven) Thursday, May 16 �Weather - strong cold N. W. Winds with some snow flurries. men just did odd jobs all day cutting wood down drawing loom for flower beds etc. Gertie cleaned kitchen to-day. operated on Mrs R. L. Stiver to - day. John went away to - day with Jim Russel on a fishing trip. Less took 2 ton baled hay down to city. on account of strong wind men did not go to Mr Pratts to bale. Norman planted flower seeds in small barrels to-night. Friday, May 17 Weather - fine day. Pat & Norman went over to bale at Mr Pratts. Garfield took his departure this {written above the line; A.M.} Leslie took load hay to city. Douglas went on south trip in afternoon for Les. Norman discked mangle ground. D: N & I went to Markham at night. I stayed with Auntie & got a flower. Marguerite very sick to - night. Saturday, May 18 Weather - fine with rain at night. Norman seeding Douglas went to city Produce. Cream 30 Eggs 94 Potatoes 5 bags I cut grass in afternoon Mr & Mrs Hellems were over for a short while Mrs Hellems visited with me. Two Miss Scotts came up for eggs at night but did not get any. Douglas Woods came over to - night to hire for the holiday season. Sunday, May 19 Weather - Lovely. Attended S. S. & church in morning. went up to visit Bob & Jean after dinner Douglas having to come home to help Norman milk thence went back for tea. Norman went up with the folks to Marguerite's. John came home to-day after fishing trip. Monday, May 20 Weather - lovely day, Wash day for me. Norman was plowing. Douglass odd jobs. Douglas & I went down to St Columba Church on St Clair St about forty from our church present. Mr Craw spoke Charlie Hooper gave a paper Mildred & Dorothy played. Tuesday, May 21 Weather - cloudy at first then fine day Norman harrowing & cultivating. Douglas finished seeding today. Mr Patterson here in forenoon to fix door on milk house lightning rod men here to put rod up by the chimney. Milk inspector here at chore time. Mr & Mrs Woods, Alice Cora were here at night to arrange Institute programme. I cleaned sitting room & bed room to-day. got 2 setting duck eggs tonight from Mr D Brown. Wednesday, May 22 �Weather - fine & lovely Douglas rolled field west of Barn Norman {rest of line is blank} milk inspector here this afternoon, Douglas & I attended choir practice at church to-night. Put young hiefiers out to pasteurize in flats this afternoon. Thurday, May 23 Weather - cloudy with rain at night, men sprayed orchard in forenoon and woked at root ground in the afternoon. Jim & children were over this A.M. Douglas & I went down to Fred Leafs at night for gladolis bulbs (100 for $200) called in home on way back. Friday, May 24 Weather - rather cloudy all day & fine. Douglas & Norman sowed mangle seed in morning, then Norman took rest of day of. Douglas sowed beans in garden before dinner and he & I planted garden seeds & bulkbs all afternoon also washed car. Mr pinder came over in afternoon for fence stretcher. Saturday, May 25 Weather - lovely day, Douglas went to city Produce Cream 32 pts Eggs. 100 Doz glad-bulbs. onions Potatoes 4 bags 1 hen. $1.80 Norman was rolling & harrowing and ploughed potato ground. Douglas hired a man to-day at market. I oiled Kitchen floor to-night. Douglas Woods called in this evening __ but Pat was down at the garage Sunday, May 26 Weather - fine and warm. Attended S. S. & church in Morning, Mr Barnes of Markham preached. Rested in afternoon. Mr Murphy came here about Six O'clock. Norman, Laura & Dorothy called in for a short while in evening. Les went on fishing trip to-day. {written at very bottom of the page: wrote to Marian & Mrs Stiver to-night.} Monday, May 27 Weather - fine and rather warm with light showers at night. I cleaned cook house and oiled the floor at night. Let the milk cows out on grass {written above the line: to-day.} Douglas was {rest of line left blank} Norman & Bill ploughed all day. Douglas & Norman went out to see Stan Woods at night (but nothing doing) Jimmie brought up two fish to-night. Rev R. P. Mackay died this A.M. at Woodstock. Tuesday, May 28 �Weather - heavy showers in morning but cleared of about ten. Norman went to city to-day. I cleaned coal oil stove in afternoon. Douglas fixed drain from milk house & chopped etc. Mr Murphy swept down cobwebs. Mr Woods came in about 530 stayed for supper. I attended a meeting of the Jr Instit, at Mrs Pinders. Mrs Craig came up this evening. Wednesday, May 29 Weather - very hot all day. Norman & Will ploughed. all day. Douglas etc. Practice at church to-night we did not go as we were in the garden till dark then were to tired. In morning Douglas & Norman sprayed the trees again Thursday, May 30 Weather - very hot. Norman & Will ploughed Douglas also in forenoon in the afternoon he went to Richmond Hill for new threshing machine for Mr Hookers. I cleaned cellar in afternoon. Mrs Hood & Betty came up & stayed for tea, later, Douglas attended a meeting at Mr Woods I wet to Auntie's for 2 setting duck eggs. Father was appointed from this charge representative to the Presbytery. Friday, May 31 Weather - a lovely day. Men ploughed & harrowed. I took my socks and went out to Craigs for a couple hours & did the darning while visiting. Set hen to-night on W. P. duck eggs. Memoranda {blank page} Saturday, June 1 Weather - lovely & cool. Norman ploughed with tractor. Bill harrowed. Douglas went to market Produce from farm - Cream - 31 pt eggs - 89 Doz Dorothy came up in forenoon, but went home in afternoon. I went out to Alicis at night for some flower slips. Harold Boyington married to-day. Sunday, June 2 Weather - Cooler yet. attended S. S. & church called in home and brought Alex, Marian, Baby & Della up for the rest of the day. Went down home for a while at night then took them home, John went along also. Monday, June 3 �Weather - fair & cool. Wash day for me. & Ironing. Norman run tractor all day. Will harrowing. Douglas planted corn pumkins etc. at night Douglas took Mother, Laura myself over to Alex Bells to get our premiums from H. S. a rose 2 boxes plants. Tuesday, June 4 Weather - lovely day, Douglas & Norman sprayed orchard most of day Will harrowed till noon the cut seed potatoes. Alice Wilkinson came up in forenoon Laura came up in the afternoon & stayed for tea as the W. M. S. held their June meeting here & packed the bale 14 members present. Douglas went down to Boyington's to see about spraying their orchard. Wednesday. June 5 Weather, Mostly fair. little cooler rain in morning. Men cleaned stable out in morn, & finished cutting potatoes Planted potatoes in afternoon Planted asters at night. Elloit picnic at Agincourt to-day we were to busy to go. Thursday, June 6 Weather - rather cloudy - with thunder storm at night. Douglas & Norman finished spraying orchard this morning & took sprayer down to Boyington's, Douglas went down after dinner to spray. Will dug among berry bushes all day. We planted tomato plants at night then went to choir practice at church. Norman cultivated summer follow in afternoon. Friday, June 7 Weather, Shower in early Morn then fine & cooler Finished planting potatoes & did some chopping for hogs in morn Tractor cultivating & striking out summer follow in afternoon Bill spudding thistles in afternoon Gertie attended Horticulture Meeting at Unionville at night Saturday, June 8 Weather - An ideal day. Market day Produce from farm Eggs. 93 doz Cream 31 pts Douglas went to market, Laura went along also. called at his mothers in morning. Took some dark lilac's to market. I went to Craig in afternoon to get my hair cut. Miss M Douglas {written above the line: of Collingwood Auntie's, Ellen, Agnes, & Lizzie called. planted dutchmen pipe to-night Douglas went down to st John's cemetary to plant flowers then called in at church for me. had meeting to arrange about S. S. picnic. Sunday, June 9 �Weather - fair & cool Attended S. S. & church. Norman took Will to Yonge St in morning, both away allday - Mr Auld of Markham preached here in morning. We went down home for a short while in afternoon. Mr & Mrs Hellems came over, had tea & spent the evening with us. Monday, June 10 Weather - fair & cool. men drew manure all day to orchard. Douglas ploughed summer follow. we went down to church at night to choir practice. planted cabbage plants before we went. Thursday, June 11 Weather - fine & quite warm Douglas ploughed all day norman drew gravel for lane in afternoon Will spud thistle. Della came up for short while in evening, later we went down home as they had taken Newton to the hospital for an operation. Wednesday, June 12 Weather - cloudy most of day with light showers in afternoon. norman & Will drew gravel all day Douglas ploughed all day. I took Mrs Burr, Mother, Laura, Mrs Brooke, & Mary Rodrick over to Locust Hill United church to the 3rd annual Convention. which was well represented and enjoyed by all. Our folks went down to see Newton to -night. (doing fairly well.) Douglas & I attended practice at the church. {written at the bottom of the page: To day Katie Craigs graduation.} Thursday, June 13 Weather, Cloudy & quite warm Men drew gravel all day finished the lane out by Kelly s Finished ploughing in morning Cultivated mangels in afternoon Friday, June 14 Weather, Cloudy & showery looking in morn clearing & warm Gertie & I went to city Norm ploughed & scuffled potatoes Bill harrowed summerfollow & B. uck wheat ground Saturday, June 15 Weather, Cloudy in morn & clear in afternoon Market day Produce from farm Cream 28 pts Eggs. 84 doz Norm ploughed in orchard Bill finished harrowing & then cut thistles Laura & Dorothy came up in afternoon for little while {written at bottow of page in different/older looking handwriting: Leila Duncan married to – day,} Sunday, June 16 �Weather - quite warm Attended practice down here at church then we went to St John's Anniversary,taking Della S and Mrs Padget with us. We spent the day at Aunt Ellen's Wexford choir sang at night. Monday, June 17 Weather - very hot. Douglas cultivated summer follow and buckwheat ground. Men ploughing & hoeing. Peas in orchard. Wash day for me. Churned about 15 lbs butter in the afternoon. Douglas, Mother & I attended concert at St John's at night. Tuesday, June 18 Weather - very warm Douglas cultivated then took the tractor apart. Men were hoeing mangles today. Gordon Scott here to - night to arrange for some baling to be done. Then we all went to Richmond Hill. Wednesday, June 19 Weather - very warm with a heavy thunder storm about noon. Doulas went to Richmond Hill for repairs before dinner, Less & Will went to Ratcliff for load of saw dust. Norman scuffled mangles mangles in morning. I spent the afternoon down home. had two cows killed to -day thru lightning we expect. Douglas went down to Mr Zooley's to-night. 2 hens hatched 16 ducks to -day. {written under “16 ducks”: 20 - 4 died} Thursday, June 20 Weather - very warm. Men drew cattle up the bank ready to load, Harrie came up about 630 for them. Norman took {tr....?} & {helen?} down to Scotts before dinner Douglas going down later. Will cut top of sweet {illegible} all day. I went over to stephenson's for a short visit at night. Mrs Leather died to-night. Institute meeting to-day at stouffille chesterfield suite & matthews came this morning. Friday, June 21 Weather - warm. Men went away to bale again Will harrowed in back field. Jim & kids were here. Bee inspector here this a.m. Mother & Laura came up for a visit this afternoon. I went out to {illegible place} for short while to-night. Saturday, June 22 �Weather - fine day market day 84 Dz eggs 30 pt cream Norman cultivated buckwheat ground Will cut top on sweet clover & spud thistle. Douglas & I called at Mr Leathur at night then went on to Markham. for valve for pump. Sunday, June 23 Weather - fair with light showers in afternoon & more in evening again. Attended S.S. & church in morning Mother & Father came home with us for dinner and we all went to Mrs Leathur funeral in afternoon calling in home on our way back, spent the evening at home my account of the rain. Monday, June 24 Weather - warm day Douglas cultivated buckwheat ground in morning & Norman sowed buckwheat in afternoon. Will & Norman walked at roots in morning Will hoeing in the afternoon. I worked in garden all morning cleaned south {written above the line: cellar} up in afternoon. Dorothy up for a while in afternoon. I was out at Craigs for a short while in the evening. Tuesday, June 25 Weather - steady rain to 1030 clearing & fine in afternoon. Mr Leathers came up in morning with the Home Helpers collections & book. men hoed mangles & finished sowing buckwheat to -day. I went down home to help mother with sewing all afternoon, Newton came home {written above the line: from hospital} while I was their, planted beans in garden at night. Wednesday, June 26 Weather - fair & cool with light showers. Will finished rolling buckwheat ground. Norman cut hay in morning sowed buckwheat in orchard after dinner then worked at mangles rest of day. I worked most of day in the garden Myrtle Burr came over about 930 stayed until after dinner. Thursday, June 27 Weather - cool light showers at night. then heavy rain during night. Men hoed & scuffled potatoes in A.M then worked at thistles in afternoon. Douglas fixed mower in morning & went to R.H. Laura & Dorothy brought Newton up in the afternoon. Douglas & Norman attended preparatory service at church I went down home Newton stayed here. Friday, June 28 Weather - coudy & cool. Men topped thistle all morning after they brought the cutling for down from Jonathan's. Laura was up for for a short while this a.m. {Illegible name} picnic to-day to busy to go. �Saturday, June 29 Weather - strong S.W. winds fair and cool. men spud thistle all {illegible} put hay up in afternoon. Douglas did not go to market to-day. Produce. Eggs 88 pg. Cream 25 pts. I attended a meeting at Kelly {f..?} in afternoon to arrange for strawberry special. Newton went home this afternoon. Doughlas & J. attended entertainment at Cedar Grove given by melody {illegible} was a splendid event & good crowd. Sunday, June 30 Weather - cloudy at first then clearing. attended S.S. & church Mrs Woods addressed the S.S. Communion Service to -day {written above the line: in} afternoon we went down home (all home to day.) Memoranda {blank page} Monday, July 1 Weather- moderatly warm with showers at night. men all topped thistle in forenoon. norman cut hay in afternoon Will harrowed & hoed potatoes. Douglas did odd jobs. Fern Firth & Shirely were ^ here in morning to see about getting ride ^ with us to picnic to -morrow Wash for me, pretty busy day to. Tuesday, July 2 Weather - Codol & Windy S.S. picnic at Woodbridge norman Douglas & I went, I went with our {word cut off: foll?} Will had milking & chores done when I we got home. Douglas Woods came here after the picnic ^ to Start working. Wednesday, July 3 Weather - cloudy & cool light showers. men {two lines left blank} Mrs Walton came over for dinner then we went down to the Royal York to the rose show. Della Stephenson & Cora Hooper went along also. I drove car down. Went down home at night. Got a crate of strawberries to -night. Thursday, July 4 Weather - rainy with thunder storms. men whitewashed stable. Ed Irish here in morning. John & Mr Padget here also (etc.) Friday, July 5 �Weather - lovely day. Will & Douglas W cut thistles in flats Douglas was to the church. yard to a bee. men picked chickens in after noon and sprayed orchard. I was away at night (etc.) Saturday, July 6 Weather - fair with heavy rain & {word cut off: storm} at night Douglas went down home after breakfast and got Laura. men hoed until hay was dry then they put it up in lumps, late on in afternoon Douglas took Will to the Street then Laura rode down as far as home. Market day 25 pts cream 74 Dz eggs about 1 1/2 lb each. 25. chickens 60¢ a piece Sunday, July 7 Weather - fair rather cloudy. Attended S.S. & church Mr Gundy preached. fair attendance. Douglas W. Douglas & I rested & was reading in the afternoon then we met Will at the corners and went on to Markham & thence up ^ to the camp meeting. Monday, July 8 Weather - dull & cloudy. men hoed in the morning, and put hay up in the afternoon. Wash day for me .& Ironing. Mother up for a while in the afternoon. Jimmy stayed for supper, Dorothy & Della came up to practice ball at Burr's so called here first Douglas & I went down to Mcquays in truck taking down some planks for here & Mr Hooper's. Built booth & platform to -night. Little duck got leg cut & broken in trap. Tuesday, July 9 Weather - fine in morning with storm & heavy rain after dinner. men - Douglas & Will hoed, Pat cut weeds, etc. norman scuffled beans and mangles. In afternoon men cut grass in the lawn took old sweet clover out of silo. Billy & Jimmy up this afternoon. 13 little piggies ^ born out in yard during night. Mr Hellems here this A.M. wanted to arrange a fishing trip. Wednesday, July 10 Weather - lovely day rather cool at night. men {two lines left blank} Douglas took Laura & I over to Mcquay's about 330 in afternoon. to help with getting ready for the Strawberrie festival. Keswick Institutes put on the play ^ The old flag. had a splendid crowd. gate receipts about $160.00 Thursday, July 11 Weather - fair warmer men norman Doylas. hoed in morning Will harrowed summer fallow. Pat helped to look for white ducks in morning, found them down the bank. Will, Norman, Douglas drew in �four loads hay in afternoon. Pat started cutting sweet clover for silo in afternoon. Laura brought Marian, baby, Doreen and Marguerite up for a short visit. (in John's car.) Norman & I went down to M c quays to help clean up. Douglas went to Richmond Hill for repairs. Friday, July 12 Weather - fair & warmer. men {one line left blank} Douglas powdered potatoes in morning. & went to Richmond Hill to get more repairs, started to cut sweet clover before dinner and cut all afternoon. The other 3 men drew in hay. Della came up to help me in afternoon, picked 12 chickens after milking was done. Douglas went to Unionville at night for meat so Della got a ride down home. Saturday, July 13 Weather - mostly fair, rain started about 430. Oclock. Silo filling to-day Douglas did not go to market. Produce cream 25 pts eggs 74 Dz chicks 12 (70¢ each). Laura came up to help me for the day. Sunday, July 14 Weather - fair cool. We did not go to S.S. or church. Mr Barnes of Markham preached to-day We left here at eleven taking Father & Mother up to Margarites for dinner, then we went for a drive in afternoon. Monday, July 15 Weather - fair warmer Wash day for me. Douglas & Douglas cut sweet clover had break in afternoon had to go to Richmond Hill, finished cutting about 815. Mr Woods came over at night to see Douglas. Tuesday, July 16 Weather - fair & Warm. finished filling silo in morning had dinner about eleven. Della came up to help me. men worked at hay in field across from church in afternoon & shocked the rest of sweet clover. I ironed all afternoon. Wednesday, July 17 Weather, Fine & warm Re filled silo this morning Drew in hay in afternoon Gertie picked black currants & cherries Laura & Della came up to- night newton brought up 1 bag potatoes in afternoon. Thursday, July 18 �Weather, mostly fair turning cooler at night. men worked at hay all day Pat used up most of the day. I picked black currants all afternoon, Wrote Dorothy to -day. Laura came up to -night stayed over. Friday, July 19 Weather - fair & cool norman scuffled potatoes in morning Will & Douglas hoed beans. Douglas H. went to Richmond Hill & newmarket in forenoon afternoon Will & norman went over to padgats to fill silo. Pat & Douglas worked at Thay. Laura & I picked fruit all morning and picked chick in afternoon. Saturday, July 20 Weather - fine & warm. men lumped hay & drew in some sweet clover. Douglas Woods went to city. Laura & Newton here in afternoon. Laura helping to pick currants, Laura & Della here in evening. Produce cream 19 pts chicks 25 eggs 74 Dz. Douglas took Will to yonge st at night. Sunday, July 21 Weather - fair & Warm. Douglas went down to city for Mr Mills. Norman & Douglas W left for Grimsby. I went to S.S. In afternoon We took Mr mills to St Johns. Monday, July 22 Weather - fair & very warm cool at night. men drew in sweet clover & hay all day, helped Padgets for a few hours first thing in morning. I picked berries in morning, did up Cherries in afternoon. Tuesday, July 23 Weather _ warm with a few showers in afternoon with strong N.W. Winds. Men finished haying about 5 O'clock. norman went back to scuffle beans. Laura was up all day helping me pick fruit and preserve. Wednesday, July 24 Weather - fair & warm. Norman cut alsack. early in morning then he & Will hoed potatoes. Pat helped Mr Lundy all day to put chaff blower on threshing machine. Mr Walton here at noon. Pat & I went to Richmond Hill at night for mower repairs. Thursday, July 25 �Weather - fair & very warm. Mr Lundy finished chaff blower. Norman ploughed summer fallow, heavy rain from midnight till morn. Newton, Jean & Marian Evans called for a short visit. I picked berries. Laura came up and stayed over night. Friday, July 26 Weather - fair Morning all men worked at Alsike. Laura & I picked berries in morning & chickens in afternoon. Pat - Norman paris green potatoes in the afternoon. Will was hoeing potatoes. I took Laura down home at night. Saturday, July 27 Weather, fair & very very warm. men finished cutting alsike this A. M. Douglas went to city hurried home and got a track around the wheat. I went to Institute with Mrs Burr to Frierhellere. Norman left before chore time for a boat trip to Niagara. Pat & I went to Richmond Hill at night. Fern Firth up for her Sunday S. book. Produce - 26 chickens 70 Dz eggs 18 pts cream. {&?} 11 qt baskets Beans.Sunday, July 28 Weather - warm with thunder storm and heavy rain Pat & I left at eleven called for Mr & Mrs {Lunau? illegible name} & went for a 110 mile motor drive. Orangeville, Bolton, Beeton, etc. Monday, July 29 Weather - fair & cool. men cut & shocked wheat, Douglas ploughed until dark. I picked berries most of day. Della & Dorothy up at night. Aunt Marian Scott died to-day. Tuesday, July 30 Weather - fair & warm. men cutting wheat again. Wash day for me. Dorothy came up for the day. Newton called at night for her. made new apple sauce to-night Eggs 130. Wednesday, July 31 Weather - fair - fairly warm. Douglas cut barley. Norman, Will shocked wheat Les came up for a short while in the afternoon to help. Della & Dorothy drove up to help pick berries. Mr Woods brought Douglas back to-night got 147 eggs to-day. Memoranda {page left blank} Thursday, August 1 �Weather - fair & cool Douglas finished cutting barley three men shocked barley, then in afternoon drew in 3 loads alsike & threshed it. Newton called up in at night, took some berries down for Marian. chivereed Nelson to-night. Friday August 2 Weather – fair & cool men drew aslike & threshed all day two loads to thresh in morning, but they got the field cleared. Della came up to help me for the day Billy helped with the chickens in afternoon picked 25 & 2 old ones. Mrs Hood came up in the evening Mother & Laura called in for Della. Saturday August 3 Weather - showers in the morning fair & cooler. Douglas & Norman finished threshing alsike & threshed some barely. Will and Douglas W. hoed potatoes. Produce - Eggs 70 Dz. Cream 14 pt Chicks 25. Douglas went to Newmarket in the afternooon Will rode to the St with him Norman & Douglas cleaned alsike seed in the afternoon. Newton and Laura called in the afternoon, Mr Woods came over at night for Douglas. Sunday August 4 Weather - strong w. wind & cool all day. attended S. S, & church Mr Woods back to-day Della, Jack, Margurite, & Babe here for dinner, Newton came up at noon. Jim Atkinson & Murry here in the afternoon. Spent evening alone at home. Monday August 5 Weather - fair cool, strong W Winds. men drew manure. Douglas worked at threshing machine & chopped feed. Mr. Comisky here in morning to see about baling, Mr Sloan here at none, about baled straw. I picked berries all day had 14 pt jars. John and boy brought Billy (horse) home at night, Will had the day off. Tuesday, August 6 Weather - fair & cool Men drew manure in forenoon Douglas was repairing machine. then in the afternoon they threshed wheat. Dorothy & Mildred came up for a short while in afternoon. W. M. S. meeting to-night I was to busy to go Wednesday, August 7 �Weather - fair - Warmer. men drew & threshed wheat all forenoon, and baled straw in the afternoon. Leslie, Johnnie, Herbie, & Mr. Walton helped in forenoon. Mr McKrill here in afternoon. Les took 1 load baled straw down to city in afternoon. Mother here all forenoon helping me. Fern Firth here in afternoon. Mrs Craig here in the evening. Thursday, August 8 Weather - cloudy - with rain on in the afternoon. men drew & threshed wheat up until rain came about 5 Oclock. John & Herbie here to-day. Laura came up all day to help me. Fern Firth here in the evening. Leslie took 1 load baled straw to town. Mr. Irish here for baling wire. Friday, August 9 Weather - fair & warmer - men scuffled & hoed potatoes in the forenoon. & threshed 2 loads wheat. baling in the afternoon. Mr Hooper Mr Walton, mr Pinder, Mr McKrill, John Herbie, here helping. Mrs Craig here in forenoon for apples. Laura came up to help me with the chickens after dinner. Mrs. Firth & children here in afternoon. Thursday, August 8 Weather - cloudy - with rain on in the afternoon. men drew & threshed wheat up until rain came about 5 oclock. John & Herbie here to-day. Laura came up all day to help me. Fern Firth here in the evening. Leslie took 1 load baled straw to town. Mr Irish here for baling wire. Friday, August 9 Weather - fair & warmer - men scuffled & hoed potatoes in the forenoon & threshed 2 loads wheat, baling in the afternoon. Mr Hooper Mr Walton, Mr Pinder, Mr McKrill, John Herbie, here helping. Mrs Craig here in forenoon for apples. Laura came up to help me with the chickens after dinner. Mrs Firth & children here in afternoon. Saturday, August 10 Weather - rain early - then cleared a little, but heavy rain & storm came at noon. men fixed manure spreader. until wheat dried of then they threshed John & boy & Laura came up. after first stormover John came up for Laura & Herbie. Produce - cream – 18 pts. apples - 2 bus. Eggs - 64 Doz. Chickens – 20. Mr. Woods came over in the afternoon for Douglas. rained heavy at night. Mr Russel had cow killed by lighting. Sunday, August 11 �Weather - cloudy with rain then clearing about 830, fine & warm. Attended S.S. & church, rested in the afternoon until about 330 leaving then for a motor drive to Port Perry etc. called at Mr Woods on our way home for Douglas. Douglas with two others boys called in the afternoon for Norman. Monday, August 12 Weather - fair and bright. men ploughed alsike ground Douglas Woods shocked some fallen sheaves Douglas sharpened binder & mower Knives. Wash day for me. Laura, Dorothy & Mildred came up for awhile this afternoon, all spent evening at home. Picked berries all afternoon. Tuesday, August 13 Weather - fair & cool. men drew manure. Douglas cut mixed grain & oats threshed some barely for feed, just before chore time. Mervin Firth here for ({symbol?}) {illegible} Laura came up in the afternoon for the boys forks. Douglas went over to Mr Hoopers to help them with tractor. then to Unionville to get meat & hair cut. Wednesday, August 14 Weather - partly fair - with heavy rain in the afternoon. men drew manure. Douglas ploughed. I went to an institute meeting 1/2 ml north stoufille & took Cora H. Edith Craig in the afternoon. Mr Reed here at night, norman took him to city, but both came here for the night. Alex & Laura came up & spent the evening with us. Thursday, August 15 Weather - fair & cool. men (Will & Douglas) shocked grain all day Pat ploughed in the forenoon cut oats in the afternoon. Norman took his Father to city in the morning & ploughed in afternoon. Mildred & Dorothy came up in the forenoon. Charlie Hooper Shot Mr Stephenson dog back in our potatoe patch in the morning. Cora & Charlie here at night for apples Leslie took 1 load baled straw to city. Friday, August 16 Weather - fair. Pat finished cut oats in forenoon. men shocked & Norman & Billy picked apples. threshed 10 loads wheat in afternoon. Alex & John came up to help. Laura came up also to help pick chicks. the three girls went home with John. Mrs Craig here in evening for some apples. Saturday, August 17 �Weather - fair with light shower during night. men drew & threshed barely all day, John & Newton here helping. (chopped at night.) I attended Jr Institute meeting at Miss M. Rodicks took Laura, Cora, Edith C. Produce - Cream 15 pts apples 10 bus. Chicks 20 eggs 63 Doz. Mr Woods called for Douglas in the evening. Will & I took Will to Thornhill then we went on up to Marguerites'. Sunday, August 18 Weather - lovely day. Attended S.S & church. rested in the afternoon. Went down home at night. Mr Woods brought Douglas over to-night. Monday, August 19 Weather - fair & Warm. men baled wheat straw all forenoon Messino, Hooper, Pinder, Walton, Dennis & our 3 boys helped. Norman went down home in afternoon to help draw barely. Laura up in the forenoon to help me. planted flags in the afternoon. Russell Brillinger came over to-night and buried his dog. Tuesday, August 20 Weather - fair & lovely Douglas cut goose wheat in morning after 1 hours baling wheat straw. Norman cut alfaha, Douglas W. on sick list} in forenoon. Will shocked wheat Leslie took load straw to town. Newton & Laura called up here for a list to get for me before going to town. All the men worked at mixed grain in the back field all afternoon. I made Jelly (apple) to-day & cucumber pickles. Wednesday, August 21 Weather - fair – warmer. men finished cutting mix grain to-night. Norman raked hay in afternoon. Les took 2 loads straw to city. Jr Institute picnic at Stouffville, but to busy to go. Thursday, August 22 Weather - fair & warmer. Pat ploughed summer follow in the forenoon the other 3 men put hay up in lumps. Three men came up from home, and they got 12 loads grain threshed. cooking demonstration down home at night which I attended. {on separate paper inserted into diary} A creature not to bright & good, For human natures daily food. ______ _____ ___________ Mrs Woods address. "The Modern Girl." Mrs. Brook, "League of Nation.” Roll Call. What do you consider �the most important virture for a girl to possess. Home. Mrs. Woods. Music arranged by hostess. Hostesses Gertie, Cora, Alice. {on another separate paper} {list} 2 quilts 8.00 86 night gowns 50 4.00 8 combinations 50 4.00 4 dresses & bloomers 2.00 5 slips 25 1.25 4 cotton dresses 50 2.00 2 rompers 50 1.00 3 caps 70¢ 2 bonnets 70¢ 2 coats 1 apron 10 1 cotton slip 25 25 1 cotton combination 50) 50 4 vests 35 2 140 $25.90 $25. 26 Friday, August 23 �Weather - heavy rain & {covered by folded corner} in the morning then clearing St John's Church was burned, was struck by lightning. Will & Norman ploughed in forenoon Douglas W picked apples. Pat went down to see the ruins then on to the Auntie's. picked chicks in afternoon. Pat ploughed with tractor. Horticulture show to-night to busy to get away. Saturday, August 24 Weather - fair & Warmer Will harrowed wheat ground in the forenoon also Norman harrowed alsike ground. Pat ploughed & Douglas herd cows West of barn. two boys came up from home in the afternoon, they finished threshing oats & the goose wheat. Mr. Woods came over in the evening for D. Produce - cream 17 pts chick 18 apples 6 bus. Eggs 58 Doz. Douglas attended a meeting at the store to arrange for St. John's Church services. Sunday, August 25 Weather - fair & warm Attended S.S. & church. After dinner Douglas & I went down and called for Father & Mother & took them across the lake to Queenston & Lewiston. leaving Toronto about twenty five to four returning about eleven O'clock standard time, had a wonderful trip, lake was lovely. Monday, August 26 Weather - lovely day. Wash day for me, I spent the day alone as the men all went down home to thresh, & got 21 loads grain threshed. I had milking done when they arrived home. Mr Fosythe here to sell some aluminum ware, but I did not get any. Tuesday, August 27 Weather - cloudy & cool men all went down home again to-day to thresh. I ironed then rested until milking time as I did not feel extra good all day. I cooked some corn for my dinner the first to have it. had milking & chores nearly all done when men got home. Wednesday, August 28 Weather - cloudy to-day. men all went down home again to thresh, came up with machine about 3P.M. then drew in 2 loads mixed grain and chopped feed. Les took another load of straw to-day to Mr Hellems. Swim postponed to-day. Thursday, August 29 �Weather - cloudy with sprinkle of rain in the morning then clearing. The four boys came up from home and helped all day, threshing mixed grain. Laura came up also & stayed over night. she brought up parcel from Eatons. {small rectangle of paper added in at bottom with markings} Friday, August 30 Weather - fair & bright. men's swim to be held to-day. four boys came up from home and they finished the threshing at noon. Norman & Will picked apples all afternoon the two Douglas', Laura & I picked chicks then the D's worked at the tractor till choring time. Pat went to Richmond Hill at night, Norman to Unionville, Douglas went with Newton to Markham, Laura went home. Saturday, August 31 Weather - fair & Warm Will cultivated wheat ground. Norman went to city, Douglas went to the Ex. with Newton, as his time is up he got paid of. Pat went to market to-day. Produce cream 16 pts apples 12 bus. chicks 18 Eggs 51 Doz. Took Bill to Yong St at night Memoranda {page left blank} Sunday, September 1 Weather - Fine & warm Gertie not feeling well we did not go to church were alone all day Monday, September 2 Weather - Fine & warm Bill did not put in an appearance till night Repare d tractor & fences, and did some chopping in morning Finished threshing at Browns in afternoon Went to Unionville at night Laura came up in afternoon Tuesday, September 3 Weather - Fine & very warm Norm went to exibition Bill ploughed all day Cultivated sweet clover ground worked at it all day Dell came up in afternoon Wednesday, September 4 Weather, Fine & very warm Norm & Bill drew manure all day Finished cultivating in morning & ploughed in field by the fourth in afternoon Laura was here all day Went to Unionville at night Thursday, September 5 �Weather - Fine & very warm Men drew manura in morning Norm baled straw at Bob. Scotts in afternoon & Bill ploughed in sand field Ploughed all day over the creek Friday, September 6 Weather, Cloudy & cooler Norm finished baling straw at Scotts in morning. then picked apples Bill cut weeds in mangelo & then picked apples. Finished ploughing over the creek Then we all picked chickens Saturday, September 7 Weather, Cloudy & little warmer Market day Produce from farm Cream 17 pts Eggs 48 doz Chickens 16 Apples 14 bu Men drew manura all day Jean called in for a visit in afternoon Laura went home at night after being here all week Sunday, September 8 Weather, Cloudy & warm Stayed home all day Dr. McKay came over to see Gertie Mrs Craig came up at night Laura came back at night Monday, September 9 Weather Cloudy & strong east wind Men drew manura all day Crushed lumps on fall wheat ground with the packer Dr. McKay was in again to see Gertie. Bill Brooke came in to see about getting fertilizer drill Leo. brought out two ton of fertilizer Tuesday, September 10 Weather, Fine & cooler. very strong W. wind Repaired drill in morning Bill cleaned up wheat Norm cultivated wheat ground with power outfit Leo brought 1 ton fertilizer home Men drew gravel for lane in afternoon Took Gertie to hospital in afternoon Went to Richmond Hill at night Wednesday, September 11 Weather, Fine & cool Men drew gravel all day Ploughed all day & did some choping Mr. Brown developed pneumonia today Went down to see Gertie at night Thursday, September 12 Weather Fair little warmer & cloudy by night Men drew gravel all day Ploughed all day Will Brooks called in & got seed drill Laura & Dorothy were up part of day Went down to see Gertie at night & found her doing fine �Friday, September 13 Weather, Showery in morn & clearing in aft. Ploughed in morning Bill picked apples in morning Norm went to city in morning We all picked chickens in afternoon Laura & Dorothy were up in morning Saturday, September 14 Weather, Fine & cool Norm cultivated & harrowed all day with power outfit Bill harrowed field over the creek in morning & picked bartlet pears in afternoon Laura & Dorothy were up during the day Gordon & family called in afternoon In evening went down to see Gertie Gordon & Grace went with me Produce for market Cream 12 1/2 pts Chickins 14 & 8 hens Eggs 41 doz Apples 11 bu Sunday, September 15 Weather, Fine & dandy Gordon & Jim came over for me in morning & we went to city called to see Gertie & then home again at home rest of day Monday, September 16 Weather, Fine & warm south wind Sowed fall wheat all day Norm cultivated & packed all day Bill came home at noon & harrowed in afternoon Laura & Isobel were here most of day Went down to see Gertie at night Tuesday, September 17 Weather, Rain during Early morning clearing & cooler, shower in afternoon All worked on fall wheat land all day Bill also pulled beans in garden Laura & Isobel were here again today they also went to city to see Gertie in afternoon Wednesday, September 18 Weather, Fine & cool strong wind. Finished sowing wheat on summerfallow Bill was rolling & harrowing wheatt ground Norm finished packing wheat ground & then cultivated ploughed oat field We then did some chopping for hogs Went down to see Gertie at night Thursday, September 19 Weather, Fine & warmer Cleaned cistern out at the house & then went at the buckwheat cut & stooked eleven acres by night Went to Richmond Hill at night Friday, September 20 �Weather, Fine and much same time Men picked apples for city Picked old hens in afternoon Laura & I went down to see Gertie at night Saturday, September 21 Weather, Fine & warm in day time cool at night Men pulled beans in morning Fuller came down and got the drill to sow wheat Picked flemish beauty pears in morn. Threshed Browns buckwheat in afternoon Market day Produce from farm Cream 18 pts Eggs 29 doz Hens 18 Apples 20 bu also some pears Sunday, September 22 Weather. Fine and warm (cool at night) Attended church in morning Aninarsary Services to.day Mr. Mr. Glauchlin preached morning & evening full house both times Went to city in afternoon & brought Gertie home, & spent the evening at home. {pressed leaf? flower petal? below} Monday, September 23 Weather, Fine & warmer Norm & I went to Bob Scotts & balled 12 ton of hay Bill pulled beans & then we picked apples rest of afternoon Corn roast at night in Earny Wattons flats at night, by Young People Tuesday, September 24 Weather, Fine & warm Norm & I baled straw at Dr. Duncans Brought the press home & on over to Pinders Bill picked apples in morning & went to John Boyington's with Les. to cut corn Went to Unionville at night. Laura went home (not to stay) Wednesday, September 25 Weather Cloudy & very warm Men were away filling silo's all day at Brooks & Rodicks. Started cutting seed clover in morning took Gertie & Laura down home & picked apples in afternoon Mr. & Mrs Woods called in the afternoon Went down to get Gertie & Laura at night Thursday, September 26 Weather, Fine & warm Norm & Bill were filling silo at Rodicks in morning Balled hay at Pinders all day Laur & Gertie were down home in afternoon. Bill picked apples in afternoon Friday, September 27 �Weather, Fair in Morn. clouding in afternoon & warm Men filling silo at Young Bros in morn & Hooper's in afternoon Cut clover for seed in morning & picked fowl in afternoon Saturday, September 28 Weather, Mostly fair & warm Threshed buckwheat to-day left three loads Market day Produce from farm Cream 16 pts Eggs - 22 doz Hens 12 Pears & apples Took Bill to Thornhill at night Della Burr came over this forenoon to see Gertie & brought her a bouquet of roses. Sunday, September 29 Weather, Cloudy showery in morn & cooler Gertie & I were home all day Marguerite Dawn & Newton came up in morning for a while & in afternoon John & Marguerite & Doreen called on there way home Monday, September 30 Weather, Cloudy. Cool. & clearing in afternoon Bill went silo filling at Jack Allens Norm & I finished threshing buckwheat put machine in barn & then drew in couple of lots of beans Newton Brown came up in morning to get a hufer caff Laura came up in morning with Newt. & stayed all day Memoranda {Page left blank} Memoranda {Page should have been left blank, but diarist started writing on it before noticing the date was not at the top, then Xed it out.} Weather, Fine & quite warm Norm & I baled straw at Rodicks all day Bill picked apples Laura & Gertie Tuesday, October 1 Weather, Fine & quite warm Norm & I baled straw at Rodicks all day Bill picked apples Gertie & Laura went down home in morn afternoon. Mrs Craig here in forenoon. Wednesday, October 2 Weather, Cloudy cool & strong East wind Picked apples first then threshed beans & got the rest in Les took load of straw to city Men filling silo at Jno. Calvert in afternoon,(finishing silo filling) Laura & Gertie down home in the forenoon. W.M.S meeting at church to-night. Thursday, October 3 �Weather - Strong S.W. Wind. drew in 1 load clover to windy for the job so, rake it up. then men went at cleaning the silo out. Laura & I went down home in afternoon. Friday, October 4 Weather fair with cool wind. men drew in clover. Douglas made Cider in between loads. Douglas picked hens in the afternoon. (TO MUCH SPACE) {three crossed out vertical lines below} Laura went down home after dinner came back at night with John. Douglas Woods called for Norman and they went to the city at night. Saturday, October 5 Weather - lovely day. Markham fair day. Douglas went to market. Produce 2 {number or?} more bus apples. 10 hens 22 Doz eggs. 23 pts cream Douglas took Laura & I down home at night for a while to see Father. Laura Made the Tomato soup in afternoon. men finished drawing in clover tonight. Sunday, October 6 Weather - strong S.W. wind fair & bright. Douglas & Norman attended church Sermon on Temperance. In afternoon Douglas & I went for a drive, then went in home & stayed for tea, Uncle Charlie Giffs were here while we were away. Jack & Marguerite called for some Jars. Monday, October 7 Weather. cool & bright. men started at mangles this morning Mc Knights were here to see about baling. Tuesday, October 8 Weather - fair & cool men worked at roots to-day 1 cow & 1 load hogs went away to-day. Laura & I went down home in the afternoon, Newton here at night. Father had been very sick in the morning. Mr Wilkinson had another stroke to-day. Mr. Padget called in to ask for Father this morning. Jim over in the afternoon to get the potato digger. Wednesday, October 9 Weather - fine & cool men finished mangles late noon picked apples & drew in the pumpkins in the afternoon. 1 mangle weighed 15 Ibs 10 oz. Laura & I went down home again this afternoon. Mrs Craig ^ {written between the lines: here} in the evening. Thursday, October 10 �Weather - very heavy frost this A. M. fair & cool. men & Laura went down home in the forenoon, men to bale a stack of hay. I started to make Douglas smock. Friday, October 11 Weather - cold east wind all day rained during night. Norman went over to Jim G. to bale Pat hired Newton to go also. Will picked apples all forenoon Pat & Billy made cider, {written between the lines:13 gallons} in the afternoon all picked hens afternoon Laura & I went down home for the afternoon. John came up at night for canvase cover to put on baled hay. Saturday, October 12 Weather - cloudy at first then clearing to a fine day, then cloudy in p.m. Norman & chored till it dried of then picked apples rest day and finished the snows Douglas went to market Produce - 22 pts cream 15 hens. 11 gal. cider 2 barrels. Snow. 1 a St L. apples. about 5 {barecbe?} 23 eggs. Norman took Laura & I down home in the afternoon, Pat called in on way home from city, but I stayed until night. he took Will to Yonge st. Mr Wilkinson died to-night. Sunday, October 13 Weather - rather cloudy. Douglas went to church, he took me down home first & took Newton around to church with him. I stayed at home all day. Dear Father died about eight O'clock at night, all home but Alex at the time. Monday, October 14 Weather - fair & cool. men picked apples all day. Douglas took me down home after dinner & came down at night for me. Miss Brooking from the Alexander Industrial home called in the after noon. Douglas & I called at Wilkinson's on way up at night. Tuesday, October 15 Weather - fair & warmer Men started to pick potatoes Les & boys were up in the forenoon. Douglas & I went to the city in the forenoon, & went down home at night for a while. Mr Wilkinson buried at Thornhill this after noon. Wednesday, October 16 Weather - cloudy & cooler. men finished potatoes about eleven O'clock. Isabel came up for me about ten thirty Dear father buried this afternoon. We stayed for tea. Thursday, October 17 �Weather - bright & much cooler. Men picked apples. Douglas attended Pinders sale in the afternoon, bought a jersey cow $162. I was alone in the afternoon. Friday, October 18 Weather. cool men picked apples Douglas made Cider & picked hens. Norman went to Unionville at night, Will & Douglas caught pullets at night & put in hen house. Saturday, October 19 Weather - fair & cool. men picked apples. Douglas went to market Mr Hooper went down with him. He called at his Mother's on way home. Dorothy came up for the day. Laura called in on way up to Janet French. Jr 2. Meeting at Mrs Calverts. Produce - hens - 20 Eggs - 18 Doz. Cream - 21 pts Apples - Cider - Douglas & I went down home for the evening. Alex's were out, Marguerite's & Brockle-Banks were down also. Sunday, October 20 Weather - fair & warmer. attended church service. we went for a drive in the afternoon, spent evening at home. Monday, October 21 Weather - cloudy, looking like rain. Men picked apples all day. I had a big washing. Mother & Laura were here for a Short while in afternoon. Douglas attended at meeting at Mr F Steveir at night to arrange about hunting trip. Tuesday, October 22 Weather, strong east wind with rain Men clipped cattle, & worked arround the stable Repaired a bale block Did some chopping in afternoon Wednesday, October 23 Weather, Cloudy & showery Put up seven bags of potatoes Norm went to city Bill & I picked some apples had to stop on account of rain then clipped two cows John came up and got Gertie then took them up to Sharon Della was up all day Thursday, October 24 �Weather, Cloudy & showery all day Men swept cobwebs down in stable cleaned up the beans. cleaned out evtroughs on barn also picked over apples for city. Kept back all day Attended a political meeting at Richmond Hill at night Friday, October 25 Weather, Clearing & little cooler Picked apples all day Made cider in afternoon Dell came up to-day Went up to Sharon at night for Gertie & Mrs. Brown took Della & Dorothy along Mr Woods called for a short visit. Saturday, October 26 Weather, Mostly fair Men picked apples all day Market day Produce from farm Cream 20 pts Eggs . 21 doz cider 13 gal Apples about 20 bu Laura came up for a while in afternoon. Took Bill to Street at night {Newspaper cutout slipped in shows a photo of David H. Scott captioned with "MOURNED BY FRIENDS" and with a blurb about him: "Popular Official of the T. Eaton Company, Limited, Whose Funeral Yesterday Was Attended by Many Friends.} Sunday, October 27 Weather, Fair. Strong winds & little cooler Attended church in morning Mr Barns of Markham took the service Nat. Lewis called in for a basket of apples Newt brought Jean & Mrs Brown up for a little while in afternoon, We attended y.p.s. at night Mr Bowes gave an adress on Will Houey's life. {Newspaper column cut out inserted between the pages noting Marriages and Deaths “in Pavillion, to Mr and Mrs W. Ross Strike (nee Eloie Casselman), Bowmanville, a son. 09 WALKER - On Monday, 26th March, at the Wellesley Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Walker, a daughter. 09 Marriages BAXTER-MAXWELL --- On Saturday, March 24, 1928, at Deer Park United Church, by the Rev. Dr. R. P. MacKay, Elizabeth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Maxwell, Locust Hill, to Mr George Baxter, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Baxter, Agincourt. 09 INGS-ATKINSON --- On Thursday, March 22nd, at the Presbyterian Church, Richmond Hill, by the Reverend C. A. Mullen Aileen Alfreda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, Richmond Hill, to �Mr. Jasper Harold Ings, B.A.Sc., son of Lieutenant-Colonel A. E. Ings and Mrs. Ings of Prince Edward Island. 09 McCONNELL-THOMPSON --- On Saturday, March 24 1928, at Davenport Road Presbyterian Church, Toronto, by the Rev. J. A. Hilts, Lena, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thompson, 46 Highview Crescent, to Arthur Pearson McConnell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McConnell, Toronto. 09 DEATHS BEATTIE --- At the residence of his father and mother in the Township of Binbrook, Harold Winford Beattie, the son of Harry and Martha Beattie, aged {cutoff} years. 09 BEER --- On Monday, March 26, Olive May, beloved wife of Gordon S. Beer and eldest daughter of Thomas F. and} Monday, October 28 Weather - fair & cool Men picked apples to-day. Douglas feeling not extra good to-day Jim Allen brought furnace coal in the forenoon. Les up in after noon drawing apples to cellar. I picked up some sweet apples for apples butter & did up blue grapes. Tuesday, October 29 Weather - cold East wind all day. Men picked apples. I spent most of day sewing. stocks were away down to-day. Everybody stayed home to-night and listened to Sinclair & Carr Cody's & speaches. {This was the day the Toronto Stock Exchange crashed, marking the beginning of the Great Depression in Canada.} Wednesday, October 30 Weather - a dull drizzle day but milder. men Chopped in forenoon & etc. pulled vegetables & Glads & Dalies Election day Douglas & Norman went out to vote. Douglas did some plowing with tractor Thursday, October 31 Weather - Cloudy with rain in the evening. I took nine bags apples over to Lapp's milk to make apple butter Laura went along also had a Fine visit at Scotts, Dima's & attended Hallowene - Concert at Miss Freeman's school got home about seven O'clock. men ploughed & picked apples. Memoranda �{Page left blank} Friday, November 1 Weather, rainy all day long. Della came up to help me for the day. Men picked hens, made cider, and did some plowing. Mr Woods called in the afternoon. Oil truck here to-day. at night Pat took me over to the Dr's Della went along also. Saturday, November 2 Weather - fair & warm (lovely day.) men picked apples all day. Douglas went to market, Laura, Dorothy, and I went along, went on up to Richmond Hill on way home but did not find Mr Lunau home. Newton here to-day for a while. Della went home to-night. Pat went out to store at night to arrange for hunting trip. Produce - Eggs 27 Dz. Cream 23 pts Cider 14 gallons. hens 16 apples. 5 barrels & more. Sunday, November 3 Weather - fair - mild. attended church services. Box Grove anniversary to-day. Lorne & Della came up in the afternoon for a visit. Douglas left at eleven O'clock P.M. for the hunting trip. Laura came up for the night. Monday, November 4 Weather - cool with some showers. men picked apples till noon & finished the picking. Norman ploughed all afternoon, Will picked up fallen spies. Laura picked up a few Sutton beaty then Norman & Laura went up to Marguerites at night. John brought Mother up to stay with me, then went on to Unionville. (etc.) Will did not feel good all day so rode to Yonge St with Norm and went on to the city. I washed to-day. Will Brooke here in the afternoon for a while. Tuesday, November 5 Weather - fair & cool. Norman & I in for chores milking etc. as Will did not get back. Norman ploughed all day. Billy (horse) brought back this morning. Mother & I had a busy day mending. Wednesday, November 6 Weather - cool South west wind. Norman & I did milking & chores in morning. Then he ploughed allday. Will arrived at noon. Mother & I walked down home afterdinner then went on to the W.M.S. meeting at the church, stayed for tea & the Thank Offering meeting at night, it was a lovely meeting Mrs Forbes of Weston addressed the meeting & had views on her work of Trinidad. not so large a crowd as usual, ploughing match on at G.S. Henry's. Mother & I called in home on our way back & �rode up with Norman. Will cleared out hen house & pig pen and picked up more apples in afternoon. 6-5 eggs. to-day. Thursday, November 7 Weather - fair & milder. men ploughed in forenoon, Norman broke tractor, then went to Richmond HIll got back at noon. men ploughed potatoes out in the orchard afterdinner then they ploughed with the horses. Clarence Pinder here for a bale of Straw. Mr Lunau came out to see me about Norman going to Hamilton to-morrow with {written above and between the lines: him} Mother went down home after breakfast and John brought her up about 8.30 at night. Norman went away. Friday, November 8 Weather - fair & cool Norman left shortly after seven to go to Mr Lunua's then on to Hamilton, did not get home until six P.M. Will & I did chores at noon & night. Men made cider at night. Will ploughed all day. John here at night, also Mr Flett for four his Spies. Norm went out to store about ten for the truck. 53 eggs to-day. Saturday, November 9 Weather - fair & cool Norman went to market. Will & I did chores all day. Mother walked down home in the afternoon got back at chore time. Will ploughed in afternoon, but just chored all forenoon. Produce from farm - 30 1/2 eggs cider 6 gall. apples 53 eggs to-day. Sunday, November 10 Weather - fair & bright with rain at night Mother walked down home in forenoon. litter carrier broke this morning. I did not got to church, I heard Rev Rich-Roberts of Sherbourne United Church preach an armistesse sermon. Norman went away after dinner. Mr Lewis & wife called for a backet of Macintosh apples. Mother got back about 530. {Written between and above the line: all_} spent the evening at home. 54 eggs to-day Monday, November 11 Weather - cloudy with light showers occasionally. men ploughed all day. Mother & I got fowl ready to roast. John & the girls came up for tea, then John went on over for Isabel & Mother went home for the night. 42 eggs to-day. Tuesday, November 12 �Weather - dull & rather warm. men ploughed all day . Chopped feed for a while after dinner. Katie Craig come up at noon for some ice , but had none. Isabel & I spent the day doing fancy work etc. Jack brought, Mother, Marguerite and Doreen here to-night. norman went to the Dr's to-night. 45 eggs Wednesday, November 13 weather-rained most of forenoon and dull all afternoon. men chored etc in forenoon (picked up apples) ploughed all afternoon. John up in forenoon,girls drove up in the afternoon,mother went home with them. Isobel,marguerite and doreen went over to isobels home at night while john was at preparatory service. I rode down with norman. Quite a number present. Leslie came home to-night. 45 eggs. Thursday, November 14 Weather - cloudy with rain in the afternoon & heavy rain at night. Norman finished ploughing with tractor in afternoon, then, cleaned out the gents stall, Will ploughed all day. John brought mother up in the morning and took Marguerite & Isobel to city returning about two p.m. so mother went home with him. we {Rept Doreem?} 52 Eggs. Friday, November 15 Weather - bright & cool. Men ploughed all forenoon. In afternoon. Will made 14 gallon cider. Norman ploughed & picked over apples. Laura came up in the afternoon and took, Isobel, Marguerite, and Doreen down home, I went down at night with Norman & brought Marguerite, Doreen home, Isobel went home. Douglas returned about one O'clock a.m. brought one deer home. 45 eggs Saturday, November 16 Weather - bright & cool. Men ploughed all day, Norman took prince out to Kelly (with lame foot.) Douglas went to market to-day. at night took Will to Thornhill, Marguerite Doreen & I went along. Institute to-day at Burr's. Mr Pinder, Newton Burn & Jim were here at night & cut the deer up. Produce - 14 gal. cider 26 1/2 Doz eggs. 24 pts cream. 49 Eggs. Sunday, November 17 Weather - dull & mild. attended church service & communion. Marguerite cooked the venison dinner. Jack came down for dinner and they left about four O'clock. I attended young peoples at night Mrs Woods adressed the meeting, (On Quebec.) quite a number present. Norman & Will off to-day. Douglas took venison over Mr F Stevers and called at church for me. 45 Eggs. �Monday, November 18 Weather - strong East wind with heavy rain, turning, cold at night. Douglas put some apples in cellar & put on storm doors, Norman chored & picked over snow apples. Will came back at night. Teacher traing class held at Markham got ready but did not get over to it. Tuesday, November 19 Weather - bright & cool. Will & Norman ploughed in forenoon, men chopped feed right after dinner. Wash day for me. Douglas took Bales up to Mr R Nichols to bale hay to-morrow. Mrs Walton was here for tea and she - I attended a meeting at Burrs to arrange Supper list for oyster supper. Wednesday, November 20 Weather - fair & cool Douglas & Norman baled 8 tons hay at Ross Nichols. Will did chores & drew Manure in garden. Laura was up for the afternoon. Della Burr was here at noon. Party at D Brown's we did not go. Thursday, November 21 Weather - bright & cool ( heavy frost! Douglas & Will clipped two cows in forenoon, put apples down celler cleaned hen house etc. Norman took part of day of. Man here selling tin pails. had another roast of venison to-day. Edith Craig has typhoid fever. 36 eggs. Friday, November 22 Weather - bright & quite cool. men made cider and picked 4 ducks and 2 geese. Ruby & Mirvin Firth here this A.M. Mr Woods called in the afternoon. Douglas Woods here in the evening. practice at church for Xmas entertainment (first practice) I do not go on account of city to-morrow. Saturday, November 23 Weather - fair & cool. norman spent most of day in bed and going to see the Dr. Will did chores & was digging at a dead apple tree. Pat went to market, Della Burn, Mildred Woods, Dorothy, & I went to town, met Helen Rodick at 2.45 then went to the museum on Bloor St. West. Produce from farm Cream - 22 pts. eggs - 25 1/2 Dz. Cider - 14 gallon. ducks - 4 geese - 2 apples. - Pat called for us and we all went to Rodicks for tea Pat came down at night for me. Della {illegible} house for me. Sunday, November 24 �Weather - fair & cool. we attended S.S. & church in forenoon, Newton & Della came up for a venison, dinner. I took my class to-day first since I was sick. Norman spent most of day in bed. I went out to Craigs for the evening. Monday, November 25 Weather - fair a little milder. Norman went to city for the day. Will & Pat raked & burned leaves Pat helped me to stuff my down comforter. Tuesday, November 26 Weather - fair & bright. Pat burned brush piles & leaves all forenoon, Will was raking leaves. Norman took most of day of. Mrs Joe Frierheller died about 4.15 P.M. to-day at her son (Edward's) Wednesday, November 27 Weather - cloudy with light showers. Men raked leaves & picked over potatoes in morning, in the afternoon they were plowing. Pat took me down to the church in the afternoon then we went on to Richmond Hill. Oyster Supper at church at night splendid crowd & concert given by Mr A. Park of Toronto. Alex here in afternoon with another man. Thursday, November 28 Weather - bright & cold. men ploughed in the forenoon Pat & I went down to help clean up after oyster supper, Della Burn went along also. In afternoon we went to city to see Rolson & Jolson. then on to Royal fair. Many Rodick Will Brooke & Rhea Scott had tea with us at Cole's. Fern Firth up in the morning. Saw 23 people we knew at the fair. Friday, November 29 Weather - very cold. men picked fowl & made cider. Mrs J Calvert & Janet French were here in the afternoon. Douglas Woods called in the evening. Pat & I attended a $0.10 social at church and some decided we would not have a Christmas entertainment, just a Xmas Supper & games. Mr Hills barn burned to-night. (Coldest weather since 1875 for so early.) Made xmas cake to-day. Saturday, November 30 Weather - Cold Strong S.W. Winds. men chored all day 1 pipes froze up so they had to water cattle by pail. Douglas went to market Douglas took Will to Thronhill at night. Produce - 14 gal cider 28 pts cream 5 ducks. 2 geese. 24 1/2 Dz eggs. Memoranda �{Page left blank} Memoranda {Page left blank} Sunday, December 1 Weather - still cold but not such strong wind snow at night We attended S.S. & church. Norman went away after dinner. We rested in afternoon and attended young peoples at night. Slides on Pilgrim Progress, Alice went down with us. 49 Eggs Monday, December 2 Weather - ground covered with snow rather cold. Pat & Norman chopped feed, Pat took car down to garage then on down to Scotts & Rodicks to see about baling. Mr Pinder here in forenoon. Ruby Firth up for milk. At night I took Alice Wilkinson over to the teacher training class which we both enjoyed very much, sorry it was last night. Will came back at night. Wash day for me. 14 hogs went to town in afternoon. 48 Eggs Tuesday, December 3 Tues - Weather - lovely bright day rather cold. Pat & Norman went down to Mr Rodicks to bale straw. Will did chores all day. Mr Pinder brought scales back. 39 Eggs Wednesday, December 4 Weather - cold & blustery roads pretty heavy in places. Pat & Norman went down to Mr Rodicks again to bale straw. Will chored all day. I attended the 20th annual W.M.S. at church in the afternoon. I was relected Treasure (for the last nine yrs.) A S.S. meeting & board meeting to be held at night was post poned on account of roads. 54 Eggs. Thursday, December 5 Weather - cloudy & Milder. Pat & Norman baled hay all day at Mr Rodicks, then Norman took bales down to Mr Scotts. Pat took me to Langstaff before he went to work, for the 8.15 car. Met Marguerite and Isobel at Eaton's at 12 Oclock. I arrived home at 6 P.M. Will made 15 1/2 gallons cider. 59 Eggs to-day. Friday, December 6 �Weather - North east wind and cloudy. Pat & Norman baled hay at Mr Scotts in forenoon. in afternoon they picked fowl. Will made 10 gallon cider. Della came up up for short visit in the afternoon, Norman went to Unionville at night. Pat rode down to garage with him to get his car. Saturday, December 7 Weather - Cloudy with snow at night. men chored & drew out manure. Douglas went to market. Newton came up in afternoon for Young's scalding trough & brought up some turnips. Produce - 25 1/2 gallon cider 27 Doz eggs. 26 pt cream. 2 geese 5 ducks. Sunday, December 8 Weather - lovely day a little sunshine in the afternoon. attended S.S. & church in forenoon. John came up for dinner with us. called in home on our way down for Mother in afternoon then, we went on up to Marguerite's for the rest of day. Monday, December 9 Weather - cloudy not very cold. Pat & Norman went down to Mr Scotts to bale in forenoon, broke baler, and norman got home about eleven Oclock. Pat & Mr Lunar went on to Hamilton for repairs. Laura was up for short while late in afternoon, Also Ruby Firth. Pat & I got ready after supper to go to Unionville when fuese blew out in car so I stayed at home. Pat went on with the hunter crowd to FranklinStilver's to an oyster supper. made mincemeat to-day. Tuesday, December 10 Weather - milder with heavy snowfall at night. Will drew manure to-day & chored Douglas & Norman went down to Mr Scotts with repairs for baler took most of day to repair it, so no baling done. John came up in afternoon with with some fresh pork for us. At night Douglas took me to Unionville. S.S. meeting at church but we did not go. Russel Burs three here hunting rabbits. 63 eggs to-day. Wednesday, December 11 Weather - Cold day. Douglas & Norman went down to MrScotts & finished baling there at noon then moved on to Thomson's for the afternoon. Will drew manure & chored all day. Will & I did milking. Mr French down at night for milk. Thursday, December 12 Weather - Cold north Easterly winds, with snow. Douglas & Norman went on over to bale for the day. Will chored, and he & I did milking. 58 Eggs. �Friday, December 13 Weather - misty, mild day. Douglas & Norman baled in forenoon. In afternoon they picked fowl. Will chored & made cider. Saturday, December 14 Weather - cloudy & mild. Douglas went to market Billy went along. men chored & drew manure. I attended Jr Inst at Della Stephenson's in afternoon. Pat took Will to Yonge St at night. Produce from Farm 4 bus apples. 2 geese 3 ducks. 29 1/2 Doz eggs. 25 pts cream 12 gallon cider. Sunday, December 15 Weather - cloudy a little colder. attended S.S. & church. Mr & Mrs Rev Woods had dinner with us and Mrs Brooke came for dinner and spent the day with us. We attended young people's at night calling in home on our way back. Miss Laura Frierheller died at noon to-day. {written above, between the lines: age 49} Will came back to-night. norman went away for afternoon & evening. Monday, December 16 Weather - north east, cold wind. a little snow. Douglas & Norman went over to finish baling at Thomson, amount 46 tons. J Calvert down in forenoon for calf, gas truck up this morning. Will chored & drew manure. Wash day for me. Laura came up in afternoon to celebrate her birthday (gave her some silverware). They went to show at night. Tuesday, December 17 Weather - Fair cloudy with sleat all day. men moved on over to Mr A. Vanhorne's started about 11 P.M. Will chored & picked over apples. Miss Fierheller funeral to-day. Shut of with milk to-day so had to separate twice. Wednesday, December 18 Weather - cloudy with sleat all day. men still baling at Vanhornes. Will chored & drew manure. Warren Boynton ask us to go to a Xmas entertainment at Headford, in his sleigh. stormy so did not go. Thursday, December 19 Weather - Cold north east wind quite stormy, mostly sleat. I sent my xmas parcel over to Auntie's today with Dorothy. Men finished baling at Vanhorne's, 47 tons. I spent the afternoon with the Craigs. no cars going up & down fourth to-day. �Friday, December 20 Weather - very cold & blustery. fourth still closed for cars. Pat & Norman went over & got baler brought it, to Charlie Boynton's and brought tractor home to grind feed. Will made cider & chored. Douglas Norman & I finished picking the geese. Norman drew truck down to corner with the team. Newton and Della were up in afternoon took parcel over to Burrs for me. Saturday, December 21 Weather - North West wind, cold. Norman drew car down to corner so Pat could go to town. Will went down to bring team back as Norman went into our place to help thresh, but broke machine so he came home for dinner. Produce from farm - cider 18 gallons. Eggs 33 1/2 Doz. Cream 36 pts geese 4 apples 5 bus. Della came up for afternoon & Laura called for her. Ruby Firth here. Norman drew car up at night from Hoopers. went to corner to meet Leslie. Sunday, December 22 Weather, Ideal, bright Sunny day. no one went to S.S. or Church as Pat & Norman had boils on neck. Norman went out to see Edith Craig in afternoon. Mother & Dorothy came up for a short while in afternoon, then went on out to see Edith. Charlie Hooper came over in the morning and took our milk to corner. {line of watery ink stain below} Monday, December 23 Weather - East Wind, with heavy snow fall all day. Norman went to city for the day. Sleighing party for S.S. put of on account of storm, just had the supper, not many present either. I did not go as Will went to city about 4 Oclock, so Pat and I were alone for chores. {dot-like watery ink stain below near bottom left corner of page.} Thursday, December 26 Weather, cloudy with south west wind somewhat blustery. Charles Hooper took our milk down this morning. Norman went out & got rad for the tractor & chopped feed in forenoon. I got my shaggy rug out in morning. took Sleigh on north trip-this P.M. Friday, December 27 Weather,-cloudy & mild. Norman took milk to corner then went on to Boyington's for goose from Curl & took Les & grociers down & brought bread back. Douglas took car to garage to get the clutch fixed. Della came up in the morning & stayed for the day. Douglas went over to Padget after dinner �to get a young goose as Curls turned out a gander also. We sent our old one to market alive weighing 19 Ibs. Saturday, December 28 Weather - cloudy & mild with light showers. Mother & I went to city with Douglas, Mr Cummingham rode to Thornhill with us. got picture for Dett to-day, also 1Dg (14) towels & 3 Dz handkerchiefs for the orange orphange Norman alone to-day. Walter Craig was up in afternoon. Produce - 30 Dz eggs 33 pts cream 3 ducks. 1 goose 8. bus apples. Pat won African gander at store at night in the raffle for 204. held m Sunday, December 29 Weather - Some Sunshine, mild turning colder at night. Douglas took me down to S.S. but he came home on account of boils on his neck, I Walked up after S.S. and did not stay for church. Norman away for day. Cora Hooper & Eileen Pratt here in afternoon. Spent evening at home reading etc. 70 eggs to-day. held milk to-day. Monday, December 30 Weather - fair & cool. Norman went over home forenoon returning in afternoon at chore time. Newton up in up in afternoon at chore time. Nestor up in forenoon. J Calvert here at noon with two Jews and they bought Billy. (horse) Douglas attended the nomination at unionville in afternoon a good crowd. Will came home at night. Pat Killed old goose & picked her in the morning. I washed storm windows in afternoon Ha, Ha. Tuesday, December 31 Weather - bright & mild. Douglar & Norman went over to Charlie. Boynton's to bale for the day. C. Hooper took our milk to corner for us. Dorothy come up in morning to help me, but went home in afternoon. Ruby Firth up for milk. had to separate to-night. {some figuring at the bottom of the page: 61 – 29 = 32} Memoranda Books I read during winter of 1929 & 1930 & 1931 The keeper of the Bee's. The Girl from Montana �Polly and Eleanor. A Minister of Grace. The White flag. (Good) (Her Father's Daughter) Good.) (With Lee in Virginia.) At the South Gate. Painted Fires_ Attorneys List Service Mr Miller 62 Feb 23/29 E Harper 36 Dec /28 J. Ash 39 Nov 2/28 Mr Walton 42 June/29 {The following entries from 1928 written on inside back cover:} Sun July 21 = 1928 D & J - took Mr Mills to St John's pm {symbol below} Fri Aug 23. 1928 St John Church struck with lightning & burned {Back cover} For more information on Edith “Gertrude” Brown Hood, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1970 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, York County, Markham Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Edith "Gertrude" Brown Hood Diary & Transcription, 1929 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Douglas Earle Hood and then starting on May 4th Edith Gertrude Brown Hood takes over the diary Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1929 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Gertrude Brown Hood Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>year book</p> <p>...</p> <p>1929</p> <p>United States Fidelity</p> <p>and Guaranty</p> <p>Company</p> <p>Arthur. F White</p> <p>lnsurance of Every Kind</p> <p>Personal Client Service</p> <p>TORONTO KENWD 2525 W, UNIONVILLE</p> <p>Toronto kentwd 2525 w. unionvuiz</p> <p>2 Thornton Avenue Box 29, Phone 41</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Frid Aug 23-1929 St Johns church struck by lightning &amp; burned down.</p> <p>{Under the above handwritten note, there is a calendar of 1929. At the bottom of the calendar, "Made in U. S. A. " is typed out.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>silverware Paul Revere.</p> <p>YEAR BOOK</p> <p>1929</p> <p>UNITED STATES FIDELITY AND GUARANTY COMPANY</p> <p>R. HOWARD BLAND, President</p> <p>BALTIMORE . . MARYLAND</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, cloudy Rain &amp; sleet towards evening</p> <p>Newton &amp; girls came up &amp; got Norm &amp; they went to Sharon</p> <p>Churned 78 lbs butter in morning Yertie &amp; I had a big New Years dinner ate a goose all but its body</p> <p>Intended going to city at night but stayed home on account of the slippery roads</p> <p>Sertie started a little rug</p> <p>{At the bottom of the page, "Accident Insurance" is typed out.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{"Wednesday, January 2" is typed out at the top of the page.}</p> <p>Weather, fine.</p> <p>Men drew manura all day</p> <p>Della came up for a while in afternoon. Went down to Browns, to a shower held for Jean &amp; Bob.</p> <p>{New page, "Thursday, January 3" is typed out at the top of the page}</p> <p>Weather, cold strong S.W.wind with snow. Men drew manura</p> <p>Jim Athinson came in afternoon brought us picture of Jean &amp; Murray Newton was also here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, Mostly fair</p> <p>Churned 48 lbs butter in morning men filled chop bins</p> <p>We all went down to Wm Boyingtons in afternoon &amp; baled hay (a ton) Laura came up in afternoon Muriel Boyington died tonight Yertie went out to Craigs at night</p> <p>Weather, fine in morning, heavy rain by night &amp; all night</p> <p>Market day produce from farm</p> <p>Butter 125 lbs butter</p> <p>Cream 30 pts</p> <p>Eggs 55 doz</p> <p>I tryed my luck at North Tronto Mkt but slower than snales. Newton took Gertie, Laura &amp; Della over to Boyingtons in afternoon art. White brought in two calenders</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, mild on morning turning colder in afternoon, with strong wind &amp; snow flurries attended S.S. &amp; church in morning went over to funeral of Murril Boyingtons in afternoon &amp; then went to Paymond Brillingers for tea</p> <p>Weather cold strong wind &amp; mostly fair John &amp; I went to city for the day not much doing for the men Yertie rugged most of day &amp; attended a {Ji?} Institute meeting at night Municipat election today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather. cold &amp; windy</p> <p>Norm took hay press down to Rodicks in afternoon nothing doing all day Jordon Jooleys little girl died today Exibition of speed skaters at Unionrille first skating of the season</p> <p>Weather, milder &amp; cloudy with light snow at night</p> <p>Norm &amp; I baled straw at Rodicks all day &amp; Fred looked after chores Yertie finished her rug &amp; put in another Mrs Fraig came up in afternoon to get W.M.S. rip out filled out</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, mild, cloudy, clearing in afternoon + strong S. W. wind Baled straw at Rodricks, Fred looked after chores. Art. White called in at noon with this book. John brought Mr Brown. Marguerite + baby up for short visit in afternoon. Went to Unionville at night to early meeting. Gertee + Norm went also</p> <p>Weather, cloudy stormy all day (not so cold) Moved hay press over to Charley Boyentons in morning + baled hay in afternoon (8 ton). Fred did the chores Len Clement called in morning to see some cattle First hockey match at Unionville</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather. Fair in mourning, strong winds cold + stormy in evening Market day. Produce from farm No butter Cream 47 pts + two cans to creamery. Eggs- 42 doz Apples 5 bu Tried the North Toronto market again Norm + Bernice Padget baled hay at Pratts</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather, mostly fair. strong winds + cold (zero) attended S. S. + Church in morning spent the day + evening at home Mr. Hoofer broke small bone in his leg today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, January 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair + cold, cloudy in afternoon + light snow in afternoon Butchered three hogs in mourning One was for Fred Filled chop bins in afternoon + cut up the pork Gertie washed in morning New Market play Markham tonight Buttonville play milliken at Unionville"</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday Tuesday, January 15 17</span></h3> <p>Weather cloudy. East wind milder with rain Nothing much doing. Fred went home with a lame back Went over to see Mr Hooper at night along with Gertie which she meeting at Hoopers to audit the books of M. M. S. (This all happened Thursday a mistake on my part (Pat) Roads got very icy at night Len. Clement came in &amp; bought three calves &amp; took same away</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday, January 16</p> <p>Weather, Mostly fair + cold Cut up fat + meat for sausage + ground some. Men drew manura Jim Paterson + Pinders were around on a rabbit hunt Went over to Pinders at night Len Clement bought three cows + took some away</p> <p></p> <p>Tuesday, Thursday January 17 15</p> <p>Weather, Fair + cold (zero) Churned 42 lbs butter in morning then cleaned pigs feet + heads for head cheese + started cutting up fat Norm went to city for the day Fred did chores + went to lee to draw wood from bush for Earnice Walton In Evening went to Unionville to Curling meet + Gertee went along and stayed at Mrs. Ort Whites</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday January 18</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy, misty, icy + heavy rain in afternoon + night. Took Gertee + a few more up to Victoria Square to Sunday School Convention for the day Churned up 49 lbs butter Fred did not come up today Norm had a wreck on the litter carrier track + was fixing same Man came in afternoonto put gas pump up + I took him to Unionville when through</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, January 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + little cooler Market day Produce from farm Butter 48 lbs Eggs 32 doz Cream 60 pts Apples 4 bu Fred came up in moring but had to go home on account of his back Norm did chores + repaired litter carrier Went up to see Bob + Jean at night, Dorothy went with us Mrs {name} Brillinger + daughter + Myrtle Burr were here for supper. Dell + Dorothy were also here</p> <p>Mrs Walton 38 yrs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, January 20</span></h3> <p>Weather, strong West + N. W. winds fair + cold with ocasional bluster Attended S. S. + Church in morning Mr. Auld of Markham took the service as Mr. Woods + Mr. Auld arranged to exchange pulpits for the day Spent the afternoon + evening at home</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, January 21</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + moderatly cold Filled chop bins in morning put fresh glass cloth on one window in hen house Norm took tractor over to Armond {Vanhom's?} ready for baling to morrow Took Gertee down to church in afternoon to W. M. S. meeting and then went on over to get Norm + we went out to see Stan. Woods. but he was not at home Attended Anual Meeting of the church at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, January 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, fine + not so cold with east wind snow at night. Fred did the chores. Norm + I went over to arm and Vanhoms to bale hay Gertee went with us as far as the church to help wash dishes after the night before Norm + Gertee attended a meeting at Stevensons at night + I went to Unionville {illegible} curl</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, January 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. strong west + N.W. winds + colder Norm + I baled hay all day + Vanhom's Fred did the chores Dress Carnival at Unionville tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, January 24</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. East wind, not so cold Churned 75 lbs butter in morning Norm picked over some beans Fred got horses front feet showed Tightened clutch on car in afternoon Went to Unionville to curl at night along with Jim Attinson {Atkinson?}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, January 25</span></h3> <p>Weather, Strong east wind with snow in morning turning to rain by noon wind changing to strong west + colder Picked over apples + prepared produce for city in morning + men picked twelve old hens. Went to Markham to Curl in afternoon along with R. Boyinton. Jack + Mr. Grant got beaten 13-5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, January 26</span></h3> <p>Weather, fair + cold, W + North. W. Winds Market day Produce from farm Butter 96 lbs Cream 61 pts Eggs 30 doz Apples 6 bu 12 fowl Gertee + Della went to city with me Nothing much doing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, January 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, fine + cold Attended S. S. + Church in morning. Mrs Craig came home with us from church + stayed the rest of the day. Della + Dorothy came up in the afternoon Attended Young Peoples meeting at the church at night. Lantern slide entitled His Dominion. This was the fist time to try the new lantern</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday January 28</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair + cold Fred drew manura most of day Prepared form for wall for cement between milk house + ice house Went to Agincourt in afternoon to curl got beaten 13 - 14 by Ted Mason's rink</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday January 29</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. Strong winds + cold Les. took load hogs to city 13 - $10.65 2610 lbs Norm went to city with Les Fred drew manura Went curling at night to Unionville played W. Colwells rink beat the 6-16</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, January 30</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine not so cold Norm + I baled straw at J. Atkinsons Fred did the chores Oil truck came in and left first one hundred gal gas in tank Gertee went down to Hookers in afternoon In evening we called for Dell Stevenson and went up to D. Browns for the evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, January 31</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. light snow Churned 67 lbs butter in morning Norm + Fred were bothe away all day Went curling at night at Unionville Played W. Clarks rink beat them 9.14 Gertee went down home + I called for her on way home. Walt Craig went over with me</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday February 1</span></h3> <p>Weather. Mostly fair + cold Picked over apples for city in morning Fred drew maneerra + Norm started pruning apple trees Filled chop bins in afternoon Attended Young Peoples litterary Meeting + spelling match at the church at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, February 2</span></h3> <p>Weather. Mostly fair + cold Market day Produce from farm Butter 48 lbs , Cream Eggs 38 doz Apples 4 bu + two bags potatoes Gertee attended a W. Institute meeting at Victoria Square in afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday February 3</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair + cold Attended S.S. + church in morning Spent the day + evening at home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, February 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair, moderatly cold Gertee + I went to city for the day Handed in gas account for refund Fred drew manura + Norm pruned apple trees</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, February 5</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair at first then cloudy + E. wind Men were pruning apple trees Gertee went to quiltin at Mrs Stivers for the day under the J. Institute I went dow to North Toronto Market at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, February 6</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair in Morning, cloudy in afternoon with east wind and snow by night Fred drew manura + Nom pruned apple trees Did some repair work on hay press Gertee attended W. M. S. meeting + quilting at the church in afternoon Attended preparatory service at the church at night Norm joined the church to night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, February 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy. Mild. clearing at night. Churned 57 lbs butter in morning Jim + children called in mrning + stayed for dinner Fred went away till chow time John bought Mrs Brown + Laura up fo most of the afternoon Joh + I went down to see hockey match at the arena, Markham (3) + Aurora (2) Gertee went down home while we were away</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, February 8</span></h3> <p>Weather, Calm with fluffy snow all day Not much doing but getting things ready for market spent the morning at home</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, February 9</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair moderatly cold Market day produce from farm Cream 95 pts Butter 72 lbs Eggs 41 doz Apples 4 bu Men put now in ice house and got the light sleighs down ready for hawling ice Bun's girls brought over two cats Laura came up and spent afternoon stayed for tea. aslo myrttle Burr. Janet + Edith were here in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday February 10</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cold Attended S. S. + Church in morning Dell + Dorothy came up in the afternoon + stayed for supper Bob + Jean came down for supper + the evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday February 11</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cold Started cutting + drawing ice today Went down to hockey match at arena at night Markham 5 + New Market 2</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, February 12</span></h2> <p>Weather, fine + cold Cut + hauled ice all day Attended a progressive euchre at Stevensons gotten up by the Junior Institute Gertee went down home in afternoon I took 10 pts cream out to Tang staff and met Shapmans there</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, February 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair with light snow + cold Finished ice in morning + filled chop bins in afternoon Went over to Bells gravel pit in afternoon to see about getting a few loods for milk hous Attended Skating party at night at Unionville rink + then back to the church for lunch</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday, February 14 Weather, Mostly fair light snow &amp; cold Went away on a rabbit hunt with the gang but no good Fred got two loads of gravel. Norm did the chores Went to Unionville to curl at night Della was up to day</p> <p>Friday, February 15 Weather, Mostly fair light snow cold &amp; moderate wind from west. Churned 51 lbs butter in morning and got things ready for city Fred got two loads of gravel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday, February 16 Weather, Fine &amp; Not so cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 95lbs Butter 61 lbs Eggs 50 doz Apples 3 bu Fred got himself a load of gravel &amp; took the box home, Norm put snow in on the ice &amp; re-arranged the pigs Gertie went down home at night</p> <p>Sunday, February 17 Weather, Fine &amp; little colder Attended S.S. &amp; church in morning spent the afternoon at home Gertie went to Young Peoples meeting at night &amp; I went down to see mother</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday, February 18 Weather, Mostly fair &amp; cold Fred drew manura all day &amp; Norm went away in morning &amp; swept down cob webbs in afternoon Gertie went down home for the day.</p> <p>Tuesday, February 19 Weather, Fair &amp; Cold Les took nime hogs to city $11.00 lot 1950 lbs Fred went home most of the day Took cream out to young St for Chapman &amp; Gertie went down home for the rest of the day Went curling at night &amp; called for Gertie on my way home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday, February 20 Weather, Fair &amp; decidedly cold Fred put saw dust in on the ice todayt Took the day off. Gertee &amp; Mrs. W. Boyington &amp; I went up to visit Marguerite &amp; Jack Ash. Norm took top off the stack (Part of it)</p> <p>Thursday, February 21 Weather. Cold light snow &amp; then clearing Churned 47 lbs butter to day took along time to come Fred drew manura &amp; Norm house cleaning in drive shed Went curling at night Gertie wind down home while I was away</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday, February 22 Weather, Fine &amp; Colder again Norm went away in morning &amp; worked in drive ahed in afternoon Fred drew manura &amp; cleaned hen house Prepared produce for city Gertie attending a meeting someplace</p> <p>Saturday, February 23 Weather, Fine &amp; cold Market day Produce from farm Cream 101 pts Butter 45 lbs Eggs - 50 doz Apples - 5 bu Fred went out &amp; got lumber at Cunninghams in morning &amp; then drew Manura WQent to Richmond Hill to curl at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday, February 24 Weather, Light snow fall East Wind &amp; Milder Attended S.S. &amp; Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home &amp; attended Young Peoples meeting at night Latern slides on a lumber camp.</p> <p>Monday, February 25 Weather, Mostly fair &amp; cold Went curling in afternoon with Mrs John. Elgin, &amp; Will Colwell to Locust Hill. got beaten by 12.17. Went to Thornhill to euchre &amp; dance</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday, February 26 Weather, Cloudy &amp; mild &amp; rain in afternoon Went to city in morning Men cleaned up a load of wheat &amp; filled chop bin in afternoon. Took fourteen pts cream out to Chapman in afternoon</p> <p>Wednesday, February 27 Weather, Cloudy &amp; little colder Leo took load of wheat to city $1.40 Men cleaned up another load. Attended Euchre at Padjits at night gotten up by the Junior institute</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday, February 28 Weather, Cloudy &amp; milder Norm went to city &amp; Fred drew manura Churned 46 lbs butter in morning</p> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memorandum {blank page}</p> <p>Friday, March 1</p> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; mild Fred drew manura &amp; Norm pruned apple trees Kellys came up to test a cow for T.B. Rep. came in for. Trithwey Orsian. Prepared load for city First goose egge of the season</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday, March 2 Weather, Mostly fair &amp; mild Market day Produce from farm Cream 106 pts Butter 46 lbs Eggs 49 doz Apples 4 bu 2 bags potatoes Men pruned apple trees &amp; cleaned hen house. Norm put new rad, on his car</p> <p>Sunday, March 3 Weather, Mostly fair &amp; mild Attended S.S. &amp; Church in morning Mrs. Walton &amp; Murray came home with us for dinner &amp; the afternoon then Gertie &amp; I went home with Mrs. Walton &amp; stayed for supper &amp; the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, March 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair &amp; mild. Men pruned apple trees &amp; cleaned up seed, grain, (mixed &amp; barley) Attended board meeting at the church at night Kelly &amp; Craig. colision, Took place over near the fifth line this evening Edith Craig here in Afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, March 5</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair &amp; mild Leo took load of wheat to city Men cleaned wheat &amp; pruned apple trees Mr. Goldstien came out again the afternoon on business Mrs. Brooke. Mrs Padjet &amp; Mrs. Paterson &amp; Mrs Craig were here at night putting in a quilt for. W.M.S. meeting next day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday, March 6 Weather, Mostly fair mild rain at night Les took load of wheat to city men pruned apple trees W.M.S. meeting here in afternoon attended Euchre party at Padjits at night in aid of J. Institute</p> <p>Thursday, March 7 Weather, Strong winds snow &amp; colder stormiest day of the winter Nothing doing I went to city on business &amp; on my return home went on trip {There is a dried flower on top, hiding som of the writing} Les. as he had a bad leg ?ut red &amp; white quilt in ?lted most of the day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{duplicate page of previous. Dried flower is moved.}</p> <p>Wednesday, March 6 Weather, Mostly fair mild rain at night Les took load of wheat to city men pruned apple trees W.M.S. meeting here in afternoon attended Euchre party at Padjits at night in aid of J. Institute</p> <p>Thursday, March 7 Weather, Strong winds snow &amp; colder stormiest day of the winter Nothing doing I went to city on business &amp; on my return home went on trip north for Les. as he had a bad leg Gertie put red &amp; white quilt inand quilted most of the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday March 8</span></h3> <p>Weather. Mostly cloudy + little milder Churned 43 lbs butter in morning took Leo over to Unionville to the Doctors to see about his leg + then went on his trip south washed bottles + prepared for city load Mrs. Brown + Laura were up in afternoon + stayed for supper John + Dorothy came up for them at night Fred went to city today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, March 9</span></h3> <p>Weather, strong cold wind + mostly fair Market day Produce from farm Cream 1 pts Butter 40 lbs Eggs 58 doz Apples 3 bu Mrs Craig was up for afternoon + stayed for supper</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, March 10</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair + cold Attended S. S. + Church in morning Spent the afternoon at home Gertee went to Young peoples at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, March 11</span></h3> <p>Weather. Fine + turning quite spring like Prepared in morning to bale hay in afternoon about 6 ton then put it back in the barn when finished Gertee washed in morning Attended Euckre + Dance at {Thornhill?} given by York Market Ladies at night Newt. Brown had his car stollen while attending a hockey match at arena</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, March 12</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair + mild Took old shingles off milk house and set the roof boards up close + started to put new roof on Took cream out to street for {Chapman?} Gertee went to Craigs in afternoon a W. M. S. bee</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, March 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + showery by night Finished roofing milk house by noon Norm went away for his licencce after dinner + top dressed his car in afternoon. Fred pruned apple trees in afternoon Took Gertee over to Padjets in afternoon along with Mrs Burn Dell Stevenson + Laura + Then I went over at night for them Mrs. Bell died tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, March 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy very misty + rain Norm went to city for the day Churned 46 lbs butter in morning Fred started to clean up oats in after Attended tractor school + pictures at Richmond Hill in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, March 15</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy Misty + rain Thunder at night Fred cleaned oats in morning + Pruned trees in afternoon Norm picked up brush all day Leo went to city to night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, March 16</span></h3> <p>Weather, Stormy snow + colder Market day Produce from farm Cream 100 pts Butter 45 lbs Eggs 65 doz Potatoes 2 bags Men clipped cows to day Roads were bad to day Gertee attended J. J. at Hoopers</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, March 17</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cold Attended S. S. + Church in morning Dell came home with us for dinner in afternoon Gertee, Della + I went down to visit Alex + family. I took Alex to work + then went out to see mother on my way back to Alex.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, March 18</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + milder Started putting stone on the forth to day Men worked in orchard + filled chop bins in afternoon. Fixes brake on car in afternoon Mrs. Butter died this morning at {Ancarter?} Dell came up in evening</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, March 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair + milder in morning + cloudy with thunder storm in aft. Fred cleaned up see oats. Attended mr. Farrows sale in afternoon bought team horses at the sale Gertee went over to R. Stevers in afternoon + I went over in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, March 20</span></h3> <p>Weather, Light snow storm in morn. 4 cans + cleaning in afternoon Started selling milk today four cans Men went up for horses in morning + worked in orchard in afternoon Attended funeral of Mrs Butter in afternoon. Mother, Edith, Robert Cunningham + Robert Robertson went along with me Gertie spent the afternoon down at her home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, March 21</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair, Thunder storm in the evening heavy rain Churned 47 lbs butter in morning Men worked in orchard all day Fred went on north trip with Les Repaired front of two horse stalls Dell came up in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday March 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, partly fair with heavy thunder storm in late afternoon Norm picked over potatoes Fred pruned apple trees</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, March 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair + misty Market day Produce from farm Cream 19 pts Butter 41 lbs Eggs 74 doz Potatoes 8 bags Men worked in orchard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, March 24</span></h3> <p>Attended S. S. + Curch in morning Alex + family came out home today + had the baby christened Spent the afternoon at home Gertie went down to Young Peoples at night. I wrote to Gordon Jim + Jean were here all afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, March 25</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair Leo took old sow + three pigs to city Fred finished his time today Norm worked in orchard in morning + went to Unionville in afternoon Attended Mr. + Mrs. Hords twenty fifth annivarsary at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, March 26</span></h3> <p>Weather Mostly fair Started to repair milk house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, March 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine with little shower by night Worked at milk house Went down to church at night to practice Uncle Jim Drany died today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, March 28</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy windy + cool Nell got loose in stable + kicked Billie bad. Kelly up to doctor same Len Clement came in + bought row Laura came up an stayed for the night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, March 29</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + mild Food friday {Held?} milk to-day + to-morrow Did some {chopping / chipping} in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, March 30</span></h3> <p>Weather, East wind + showery cooler Market day Produce from farm Cream 38 pts Eggs 90 doz + 1 doz duck Potatoes 4 bag two bu apples Gertee, Mrs Brown + Bill + Jim went to city with me Norm did chores finished choppings picked over potatoes Norm went away to night for over Sunday</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday March 31</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy, North East wind cool + sleet by night Attended S. S. + Curch in morning Spent the afternoon at home Attended Young Peoples at night Lantern slides on British Columbia Indians</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>{blank page}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, April 1</span></h3> <p>Weather, Very strong wind S. W. to N. W. Wind took north barn door off</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, April 2</span></h3> <p>Weather, Partly fair + cold</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, April 3</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + warmer Gertee attended W. M. S. meeting held at Mrs. Woods at Markham in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, April 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, Thunder storms + warm attended Euchre + dance at Unionville at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, April 5</span></h3> <p>Weather, Thunder storms + warm Worst floods these parts have ever seen bridges + culverts washed out every where John brought Mrs Brown Laura + Isabel Sroth {Sroll?} up for the afternoon + The put a quilt throught the mill Jim came over for a little while brought over a bu. clover seed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, April 6</span></h3> <p>Weather, mostly fair with thunder at night Market day. Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs 93 doz 1 doz duck eggs Apples 2 bu Potatoes 8 bags Got up a four in morning to help Les down to corner + at night had to go down with tractor to pull him out of mud hole</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, April 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, partly fair Thunder storms + warm Attended S. S. + Church in morn went home with Brown to dinner + spent the afternoon Went over to Markham to see the wash out Spent the evening home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, April 8</span></h3> <p>Weather, Showery + cooler by night Made a bargain with Garfeild Firth to start work on 15th Euckre + dance at Thornhill at night but could not go on account of the road</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, April 9</span></h3> <p>Weather Clearing + strong drying wind Norm cleaned harnesses {at bottom of page} Mrs Craig 60 years old to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, April 10</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + warm Leo toos 25 bags potatoes to city Filled chop bins + took grinder to Markham to get some repairing {scribble} me Went over to W. Robinsons at night to see about some seed wheat Gertee attended a meeting of Institue at Stevensons in afternoon. Mrs A. Summerfeld died to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, April 11</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair at first turning cloudy + strong east wind + rain by night Norm cleaned harness + I picked over apples in afternoon Gertee went up to see Jean in afternoon Attended Euchre + dance at Unionville at night Alex little boy was operated on today</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, April 12</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + showery + cool Norm cleaned harness I dug up drain from to house sink + cleaned same</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, April 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly cloudy + showery + cool Market day, Poduce from farm Cream 31 pts Eggs 101 doz 1 doz duck Apples 4 bu Potatoes 4 bags Took Teddy down to Humane society today finished and took rug out of frame in afternoon put in another at night a shaggy one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, April 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly cloudy + cool Attended S. S. Church in morning Went up to see Jean in afternoon Spent the evening at home</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, April 15</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy, East wind not much rain Garfeild Firth started work today Heck Baterson came over + we put the cement work in for the outside wall, Garf. picked stones off alfalfa meadow + in afternoon the men carried in straw Gertee started to repair mens room washing off the walls ready for painting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday April 16</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy N. S. Wind cool Men picked stones off meadows today Helped Gertie wash wall in mens room Went to Markham to get grinder</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, April 17</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cool strong wind Did some chopping in morning. Heck Paterson came over + we put the milk vat in for milk house Men clipped horses in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, April 18</span></h3> <p>Weather Fine + cool strong wind Men clipped horses</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, April 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cool strong East wind Put floor in milk house to day in morning Men started on land in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, April 20</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + showery in afternoon Market day, Produce form farm Crean 30 pts Eggs 106 doz 8 duck Apples 2 bu 2 bags potatoes Men worked land + sowed 4 acres wheat in morning Went to Markham at night and got some milk strainers Gertie attended institute meeting at Padgets in afternoon Mrs Granes was out</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, April 21</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cool. Attended S.S. &amp; Church in morning In afternoon Gertie &amp; I went down to visit Alex &amp; family Mr. Button was buried at former Methodist cemetary in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, April 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + cool Garf harrowed in morn + cultivated in afternoon Norm filled in furrows and harrowed in morning + men tractor in afternoon Started with tractor in morning + went to Oak Ridges for seed barley in afternoon Gertie washed, painted, + went down home at night</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday April 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine and warmer Sowed 12 acres of barley to day Norm drove the tractor + cultivater Garf cultivated with spring tooth Leo took 5 hogs + 1 old sow to city Gertie was painting room above the kitchen most of day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, April 24</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair cloudy by night mild warmer Garf harrowed big field at the back Norm sowed 4 acres mixed grain + about 9 acres oats. Made a stone boat today. cleaned chicken house out Went to Markham at night Used rhubarb for the first today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, April 25</span></h3> <p>Weather, East wind with rain most of day Men cleaned calf boxes out mixed the mixed seed grain + several other jobs Boarded up the milk house ready for white washing. Did some chopping for cattle Leo brought up gas to put in the tank Bof Pinder came over to get 8 bu wheat Gertie painted all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, April 26</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine + little cooler North wind Men drew in straw stack out of barn yard in morning + burned the bush in south orchard in afternoon Finished repairing milk house in morning + moved the chicken house set up the stove in afternoon Tim Paterson came over for some seed oats Gertie painting in room over kitchen + went down home at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, April 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair little warmer Market day Produce from farm Cream 34 pts Eggs 105 doz Apples 4 bu Men were on the land all day Gertie + I went up to Sherron at night got two bags of cobbler potatoes for seed Mr. Hellems brought 500 chicks over in afternoon Dorothy came up in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday April 28</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy rain in afternoon Had a busy day looking after chicks Gertie went to S. S. and Church in morn Mr. Auld of Markham took the service Spent the evening at home</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday April 29</span></h3> <p>Weather, mostly fair, {crossed out word} Garf harrowed + Norm took out some manura in orchard and ploughed some in Busy tending to chickens + white washed milk house + got ready for use by night Gertie painted ceiling in room over kitchen + most of wood work</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, April 30</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair + showers by night Norm + I were spraying orchard Garf harrowed in morn + ploughed in afternoon Went to Markham at night Took Gertie down home + called in for her on way home</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>{blank page}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 1</span></h3> <p>Weather, mostly fair with rain at night Finished spraying in morning Garf ploughed all day + Norm in afternoon Cultivating with tractor outfit in afternoon Gertie got room over kitchen finished up + moved the boys in for night gosslings of today. 10.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thurday, May 2</span></h3> <p>Weather, East wind with heavy rain Garf went home for the day Norm picked up brush in morn + picked over potatoes in afternoon Went to Markham in afternoon + stoped in at Garage on way home + had the breaks relined Set the old goose + one hen at night Gertie cleaned the spare room</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, May 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, May 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, cold north west winds. Market day - Produce. Cream 30 pts eggs - 106 doz apples 3 bags potatoes 1 bag norman + Garfield fixed fences in forenoon and raked front lawn in afternoon. Gertie attended annual meeting of the W. I. meeting at Mrs {Waltres?}. Douglas brought home a lovely {illegible} for my birthday. Jack, mauguerite + Daven came down to - night.</p> <p>Lana made {Sac + Dress?} to-day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, May 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cool, but light Douglas + Maiguerite attended church Jack went up to celebrate but got back in time for dinner, I stayed home and kept the baby. John + the grile came up in afternoon and brought Father and Mother who stayed for tea also. Jack's went home after tea Douglas + I took Father + Mother home then went on to {Grent?} Ellen's for the next of evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, May 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine day. rained hard at night Washed to-day Attended social at the church, given by the young people's society + the programme by the young people of St {scribbled out word} Columbus church Toronto a large attendance present. men ploughed summer follow</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, May 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, cloudy + cool. Douglas, Mother Della + I went to the city for the day got a coat + single bed. Men harrowed. Mrs Craig here in evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 8</span></h3> <p>Weather, fair Pat + Norman put in few potatoes in the orchard. Norman sowed killed out patches in the fall wheat. Douglas + I raked all afternoon. I finished moving in forenoon. Newton came up at night + got Billy, I rode down with Norman to the church, the W. M. S. meeting.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, May 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine day - men ploughed in morning and cultivated in afternoon. Douglas went to Markham at night Norman + I made new flower bed at her south of Cane, Cora Hooker came here for the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, May 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine day. Men seeding all day. I finished cleaning up stairs to-day. concert at Victoria Square by Y. P. S. We to busy to go But Douglas + I went up to Mr W Brown's for to sitting ducks eggs. Jean's goose eggs hatched to - day. 8 out of 10.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, May 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine at first then rainy. Men sowing in morning. Norman drew earth down for flower bed. Laura came up for the afternoon. In the evening Bob Jean + Mr Begg came down + spent the evening. One of Jean's gosslings taken to-night. thunder storm at night. market day + produce. Cream 29 pts eggs 92 doz. apples 3 bus potatoes 2 bags</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, May 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy all day. Attended S. S. + church in morning took my hydrange down as it was mother's day so used the programme in S. S. + church. Slept in afternoon + attended Y. P. at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, May 13</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine + cool Washed upstairs curtains in forenoon. at night dug flower bed out the lane. Men drew stones of the meadows today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, May 14</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair in morning with rain at noon rained hard all afternoon. Men seeding in morning. in afternoon men cleaned up driving shed. I attended J. I. meeting at Kelly Jr. in afternoon, Mrs Cook addressed the meeting. We attended Y. P. S. at church at night slides on Korea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 15</span></h3> <p>Weather - mostly cloudy with some sun. men fixed fence in pig yard, in morning. Cleaned up around barn in afternoon. John came up in forenoon. Newton came up about noon with a single bed for men's room + got 25 bus outs Less took 2 ton baled hay to city Mr Pratt her to see about {baling?}. Fred came up at noon to get five bags of cement. in afternoon Edith Craig came up and visited all afternoon. Bob + Jean called about five O'clock for their gosslings. (seven)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, May 16</span></h3> <p>Weather, strong cold N. W. winds with some snow flurries. Men just did odd jobs all day cutting wood down drawing loom for flower beds etc. Gertie cleaned kitchen to-day. Operated on Mrs R. L. Stiver to-day. John went away to-day with Jim Russel on a fishing trip. Less took 2 ton baled hay down to city. On account of strong wind men did not go to Mr Pratts to bale. Norman planted flower seeds in small barrels to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, May 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine day. Pat + Norman went over to bale at Mr Pratts. Garfield took his departure this a.m. Leslie took load hay to city. Douglas went on south trip in afternoon for Les. Norman discked mangle ground. D N + I went to Markham at night. I stayed with Auntie + got a flower. Marguerite very sick to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, May 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine with rain at night. Norman seeding Douglas went to city Produce. Cream 30 Eggs 94 Potatoes 5 bags I cut grass in afternoon Mr + Mrs Hellems were over for a short while Mrs Hellems visited with me Two Miss Scotts came up for eggs at night but did not get any. Douglas Woods came over to-night to hire for the holiday season.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, May 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Lovely. Attended S. S. + church in morning. Went up to visit Bob + Jean after dinner Douglas having to come home to help Norman milk thence went back for tea. Norman went up with the folks to Marguerite's. John came home to-day after fishing trip.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, May 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Wash day for me. Norman was plowing. Douglass odd jobs. Douglas + I went down to St Columbus Church on St Clair St about {party?} from our church present. Mr Craw spoke Charlie Hoper gone a poker Mildred + Dorothy played.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, May 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy at first then fine day Norman harrowing + cultivating. Douglas finished seeding to-day. Mr Patterson here in forenoon to fix door on milk house lightning rod men here to put rod up for the chimney. Milk inspector here at chore time. Mr + Mrs Woods, Aline Cora were here a night to arrange Institute programme. I cleaned sitting room + bed room to-day. Got 2 setting duck eggs to-night from Mr D Brown.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine + lovely Douglas rolled field West of Barn Norman {rest of line is blank} milk inspector here this afternoon, Douglas + I attended choir practice at church to-night. Put young heifers out to pasteurize in flats this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thurday, May 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with rain at night, men sprayed orchard in forenoon and woked at root ground in the afternoon. Jim +children were over this a.m. Douglas + I went down to Fred Leafs at night for gladolio bulbs (100 for 200 €) called in home on way back.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, May 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - rather cloudy all day + fine. Douglas + Norman sowed mangle sud in morning, then Norman took rest of day of. Douglas sowed beans in garden before dinner and he + J planted garden seeds + bulks all afternoon also washed car. Mr pinder came over in afternoon for fence stretcher</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, May 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Douglas went to city Produce Cream 32 pts Eggs 100 doz glad-bulbs. Onions Potatoes 4 bags 1 hen $1.80 Norman was rollin + harrowing and plougher potato ground. Douglas hired a man to-day at market. I oiled kithcen floor to-night. Douglas Woods called in this evening but Pat was down at the garage</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, May 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine and warm. Attended S. S. + church in morning, Mr Baynes of Markham preached. Rested in afternoon. Mr Murphy came here about six O'clock. Norman, Laura + Dorothy called in for a short while in evening. Les went on fishing trip to-day. Wrote to Marian + Mrs Stiver to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, May 27</span></h3> <p>Weather-fine and rather warm with light showers at night. I cleaned cook house and oiled the floor at night. Let the milk cows out on grass Douglas was {rest of line left blank} Norman + Bill ploughed all day. Douglas + Norman went out to see Stan Woods at night (but nothing doing) Jimmie brought up two fish to-night. Rev R. P. Mackay died this a.m. at Moodstock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, May 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - heavy showers in morning but cleared of about ten. Norman went to city to-day. I cleaned coal oil stove in afternoon. Douglas fixed drain from milk house + chopped etc. Mr Murphy swept down cobwebs. Mr Woods came in about 530 stayed for supper. I attended a meating of the Jr Instit, at Mrs Pinders. Mrs Craig came up this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, May 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - very hot all day. Norman + Will ploughed all day. Douglas etc. Practice at church to-night we did not go as we were in the garden till dark then were to tired. In morning Douglas + Norman sprayed the trees again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, May 30</span></h3> <p>Weather - very hot. Norman + Will ploughed Douglas also in forenoon in the afternoon he went to Richmond Hill for new threshing machine for Mr Hookers. I cleaned cellar in afternoon. Mrs Hood + Betty came up + stayed for tea, later, Douglas attended a meeting at Mr Woods I wet to Auntie's for 2 setting duck eggs. Father was appointed from this charge representative to the Presbytery.</p> <p>Friday, May 31</p> <p>Weather - a lovely day. Men ploughed + harrowed. I took my socks and went out to Craigs for a couple hours + did the darning while visiting. Set hen to-night on W. P. duck eggs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>{blank page}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 1</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely + cool. Norman ploughed with tractor. Bill harrowed. Douglas went to market Produce from farm - Cream - 31 pt Eggs - 89 doz Dorothy came up in forenoon, but went home in afternoon. I went out to {Abie's?} at night for some flower slips. Harold Boyinton married to-day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, June 2</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cooler yet. Attended S. S. + church called in home and brought Alex, Mavain, Baby + Della up for the rest of the day. Went down home for a white at night then took them home, John went along also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, June 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair + cool. Wash day for me. + honing. Norman men tractor all day. Will harrowing. Douglas planted corn pumkins etc. at night Douglas took mother, Laura myself over to Alex Bells to get our premiums from H. S. a rose I {illegible} plants</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, June 4</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Douglas + Norman sprayed most of day Will harrowed till noon the cut seed potatoes. Alice Wilkinson came up in forenoon Laura came up in the afternoon + stayed for tea as the W. M. S. held their June meeting here + packed the bale 14 members present. Douglas went down to Boyington's to see about spraying their orchard.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday. June 5</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair. little rain in morning. Men cleaned stable out in morn, + finished cutting potatoes Planted potatoes in afternoon Planted asters at night. Elloit picnic at Agincourt to-day we were to busy to go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - rather cloudy - with thunder storm at night. Douglas + Norman fininshed spraying orchard this morning + took sprayer down to Boyington's, Douglas went down after dinner to spray. Will dug among berry bushes all day. We planted tomato plants at night then went to choir practice at church. Norman cultivated summer follow in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, June 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, Shower in early morn then fine + cooler. Finished planting potatoes + did some chopping for hogs in morn. Tractor cultivating + striking out summer follow in afternoon Bill spudding thistles in afternoon Gertee sttended Horticulture meeting at Unionville at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - An ideal day. Market day Produce from farm Eggs 93 doz Cream 31 pts Douglas went to market, Laura went along also. Called at his mothers in morning. Took some dark lilacs to market. I went to Craig in afternoon to get my hair cut. Miss M Douglas, Auntie, Ellen, Agnes, + Lizzie called. Planted dutchmen pipe {illegible} Douglas went down to St John's cemetary to plant flowers then called in at church for me. hed meeting to arrange about S. S. picnic.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, June 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair + cool Attended S. S. + church. Norman took Will to Yonge St in morning, both away all day - Mr Auld of Markham preached here in morning. We went down home for a short while in afternoon. Mr + Mrs Hellems came over, had tea + spent the evening with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, June 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair + cool. drew manure all day to orchard. Douglas ploughed summer follow. We went down to church at night to choir practice. Planted cabbage plants before we went.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine + quite warm Douglas ploughed all day Norman drew gravel for lane in afternoon Will spud thistle. Della came up for short while in evening, later we went down home as they had taken Newton to the hospital for an operation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, June 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy most of day with light showers in afternoon. Norman + Will drew gravel all day Douglas ploughed all day I took Mrs Burr, Mother, Laura, Mrs Brooke, + Mary Rodrick over to Locust Hill United church to the 3rd Annual Convention. Which was well represented and enjoyed by all. Our folks went down to see Newton to - night. (doing fairly well.) Douglas + I attended practice at the church. Today Katie Craigs graduation.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + quite warm Men drew gravel all day finished the lane out by Kellys Finished ploughing in morning Cultivated mangels in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, June 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy + showery looking in morn clearing + warm Gertie + I went to city Norm ploughed + scuffled potatoes Bill harrowed summer follow + Buck wheat ground</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 15</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy in morn + clear in afternoon Market day Produce from farm Cream 18 pts Eggs 84 doz Norm ploughed in orchard Bill finished harrowing + then cut thistles Laura + Dorothy came up in afternoon for little while Leila Dunean married to - day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, June 16</span></h3> <p>Weather - quite warm Attended practice down here at church then we went to St John's Anniversary,taking Della S and Mrs Padget with us. We spent the day at Aunt Ellen's Wexford choir sang at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, June 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - very hot. Douglas cultivated summer follow and buckwheat ground. Men ploughing + hoeing. Peas in orchard. Wash day for me. Churned about 15 lbs butter in the afternoon. Douglas, Mother + I attended concert at St John's at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, June 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - very warm Douglas cultivated then took the tractor apart. Men were hoeing mangles to - day. Gordon Scott here to - night to arrange for some baling to be done. Then we all went to Richmond Hill.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, June 19</span></h3> <p>Weatehr - very warm with a heavy thunder storm abut noon. Doulas went to Richmond Hill for repairs before dinner, Less + Will went to Ratcliff for load of saw dust. Norman scuffled mangles {probably means mangels} in morning. I spent the afternoon down home. had two cows killed to - day three lightning we expect. Doulas went down to Mr Looley's to - night. L hens hatched 16 ducks to - day. 20 - 4 died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 20</span></h2> <p>Weather - very warm. Men drew cattle up the bank ready to load, Harrie came up about 630 for them. Norman took {tr....?} &amp; {helen?} down to Scotts before dinner Douglas going down later. Will cut top of sweet {illegible} all day. I went over to stephenson's for a short visit at night. Mrs Leather died to-night. Institute meeting to-day at stouffille chesterfield suite &amp; matthews came this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, June 21</span></h2> <p>Weather - warm. Men went away to bale again Will harrowed in back field. Jim &amp; kids were here. Bee inspector here this a.m. Mother &amp; Laura came up for a visit this afternoon. I went out to {illegible place} for short while to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - - fine day</p> <p>market day 84 Dz eggs 30 pt cream</p> <p>Norman cultivated buckwheat ground Will cut top on sweet clover &amp; spud thistle. Douglas &amp; I called at Mr Leathersat night then went on to Markham for valve for pump.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, June 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - rain with light showers in afternoon &amp; more in evening again.</p> <p>Attended S.S. &amp; church in morning Mother &amp; Father came home with us for dinner and we all went to Mrs Leathers funeral in afternoon calling in home on our way back. Spent the evening at home my account of the rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, June 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - warm day Douglas cultivated buckwheat ground in morning &amp; Norman sowed buckwheat in afternoon. Will &amp; Norman walked at roots in morning Will hoeing in the afternoon. I worked in garden all morning cleaned south cellar up in afternoon. Dorothy up for a while in afternoon. Iwas out at Craigs for a short while in the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, June 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - steady rain to 1030 clearing &amp; fine in afternoon Mr Leathers came up in morning with the Home Helpers collections &amp; book. Men hoed mangles &amp; finished sowing buckwheat today. I went down home to help mother with sewing all afternoon, Newton came home from hospital while i was their, planted beans in garden at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, June 26</span></h3> <p>Weather - rain &amp; cool with light showers. Will finished rolling buckwheat ground. Norman cut hay in morning sowed buckwheat in orchard after dinner then worked at mangles rest of day. I worked most of day in the garden Myrtle Burr came over about 930 stayed until after dinner.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, June 27</span></h3> <p>Weather - cool light showers at night then heavy rain during night Men hoed &amp; scuffled potatoes in am then worked at thistles in afternoon. Douglas fixed mower in morning &amp; went to R.H. Laura &amp; Dorothy brought Newton up in the afternoon. Douglas &amp; Norman attended preparatory service at church I went down home Newton stayed here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, June 28</span></h2> <p>Weather - coudy &amp; cool. Men topped thistle all morning after they brought the cutling for down from Jonathan's. Laura was up for for a short while this a.m. {Illegible name} picnic to-day to busy to go.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, June 29</span></h2> <p>Weather - strong S.W. winds fair and cool. men spud thistle all {illegible} put hay up in afternoon. Douglas did not go to market to-day. Produce. Eggs 88 pg. Cream 25 pts. I attended a meeting at Kelly {f..?} in afternoon to arrange for strawberry special. Newton went home this afternoon. Doughlas &amp; J. attended entertainment at Cedar Grove given by melody {illegible} was a splendid event &amp; good crowd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>weather - cloudy at first then clearing. attended S.S. &amp; church {mum?} work {illegible} the S.S. commission service today {smaller text} in afternoon we went down home (all home today)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> <p>weather- {moderately?} warm with showers at night. men all toppled {theaitte?} in {fremon?}. norman cut hay in afternoon Will {hammered?} &amp; {had?} potatos. Douglas did {illegible} joke {illegible} faith &amp; {illegible} {smaller text} with {went?} in morning today about gathering {illegible} to picnic tomorrow wash okay for me, pretty funy day to.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 2</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold &amp; windy</p> <p>S.S. picnic at Woodbridge Norman Douglas &amp; I went, I went with our {word cut off} Will had miling &amp; chores done when I we got home. Douglas Woods came here after the picnic to start working.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, July 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy &amp; cool light showers.</p> <p>men</p> <p>Mrs Walton came over for dinner then we went down to the Royal York to the rose show. Della Stephenson &amp; Cora Hooper went along also. I drove car down. Went down home at night. Got a crate of strawberries to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, July 4</span></h3> <p>Weather - rainy with thunder storms. Men whitewashed stable. Ed Irish here in morning. John &amp; Mr Padget here also (etc.)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, July 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day.</p> <p>Will &amp; Douglas W cut thistles in flats Douglas was to the church yard to a bee. Men picked chickens in afternoon and sprayed orchard. I was away at night (etc.)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, July 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair with heavy rain &amp; {word cut off} at night</p> <p>Douglas went down home after breakfast and got Laura. Men hoed until hay was dry then they put it up in lumps, late on in afternoon Douglas took Will to the street then Laura rode down as far as home.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Market day</td> <td>25 pts cream.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>74 Dz eggs.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>about 1 1/2 lb each.</td> <td>25 chickens</td> <td>60¢ a piece</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, July 7</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair rather cloudy.</p> <p>Attended S.S. &amp; church Mr Gundy preached. fair attendance.</p> <p>Douglas W Douglas &amp; I rested &amp; was reading in the afternoon then we met Will at the corners and went on to Markham &amp; thence up to the camp meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, July 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - dull and cloudy.</p> <p>Men hoed in the morning and put hay up in the afternoon.</p> <p>Wash day for me and ironing.</p> <p>mother up for a while in the afternoon.</p> <p>Jimmmy stayed for supper, Dorothy and [Ella?] came up to practice ball at [?] so called here frist.</p> <p>Douglas and I went down to [McQu...?] [?] taking down some,planks for here and Mr. Hoopers.</p> <p>Built boooth and platform tonight.</p> <p>Little duck got leg cut and broken in trap.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 9</span></h3> <p>weather-fine in morning with storm and heavy rain in afternoon.</p> <p>Men- Douglas and Will hoed, Pat cut weeds, etc.</p> <p>Norman scuffled beans and [mangles?]</p> <p>In afternoon men cut grass in the lawn took old sweet clover out of silo.</p> <p>Billy and jimmy up this afternoon.</p> <p>13 little piggies out in yard during night.</p> <p>Ms.helleme here this a.m. wanted to arrange a fishing trip.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, July 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day rather cool at night.</p> <p>men</p> <p>Douglas took Laura &amp; I over to McQuays about 330 in afternoon to help with getting ready for the strawberries festival. Keswick Institutes put on the play "The old flag" had a splendid crowd. Gate receipts about $160.00</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, July 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair warmer</p> <p>Men Norman Douglas hoed in morning Will harrowed summer fallow.</p> <p>Pat helped to look for white ducks in morning, found them down the bank. Will, Norman, Douglas drew in four loads hay in afternoon. Pat started cutting sweet clover for silo in afternoon. Laura brought Marian, baby, Doreen and Marguerite up for a short visit. (in John's car.) Norman &amp; I went down to McQuays to help clean up. Douglas went to Richmond Hill for repairs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, July 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer.</p> <p>Men</p> <p>Douglas powdered potatoes in mroning &amp; went to Richmond Hill to get more repairs, started to cut sweet closer before dinner and cut all afternoon. The other 3 men drew in hay. Della came up to help me in afternoon, picked 12 chickens after milking was done. Douglas went to Unionville at night for meat so Della got a ride down home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, July 13</span></h3> <p>Weather - mostly fair, rain started about 430 oclock.</p> <p>Silo filling to-day. Douglas did not go to market.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Produce</td> <td>cream 25 pts.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.</td> <td>eggs 74 Dz</td> </tr> <tr> <td>.</td> <td>chicks 12 (70¢ each).</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Laura came up to help me for the day.</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday, July 14</p> <p>Weather - fair cool.</p> <p>We did not go to S.S. or church, Mr. Barnes of Markham preached to-day We left here at eleven taking Father &amp; Mother up to Margarites for dinnner, then we went for a drive in afternoon.</p> <p>Monday, July 15</p> <p>Weather - fair warmer</p> <p>Wash day for me.</p> <p>Douglas { &amp; Douglas and?} sweet Clover had break in afternoon had to go to Richmond Hill, finished cutting {afront?} 815. Mr Woods came over at night to see Douglas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday, July 16 Weather - fair &amp; Warm. finished filling {nito?} in morning had dinner about eleven. Della came up to help me. men worked at {hay?} in {frild? illegible} from church in afternoon &amp; shocked the nest{rest?} of sweet Clover. I ironed all afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday, July 17 Weather, Fine &amp; warm {He?} filled silo this morning Drew in hay in afternoon {Jertie?} picked black currants &amp; cherries Laura &amp; Della came up to night newton brought up 1 bag potatoes in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday, July 18 Weather, mostly fair turning coolerat night. men worked at hay all day {Pat?} used up most of the day. I picked black currants all afternoon, Wrote Dorothy to-day. Laura came up to-night stayed over.</p> <p>Friday, July 19 Weather - fair &amp; cool {norman scuffled?} potatoes in morning Will &amp; Douglas hoed beans. Douglas (H.?) went to Richmond Hill &amp; newmarket in forenoon afternoon Will &amp; {norman?} went over to {padgats?} to fill {silo?}. Pat &amp; Douglas worked at {lhay?}. Laura &amp; I picked fruit all morning and picked {chick?} in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday, July 20 Weather - fine &amp; warm. men lumped hay &amp; drew in some sweet Clover. Douglas Woods went to city. Laura &amp; Newton here in afternoon. Laura helping to pick currants, Laura &amp; Della here in evening. Produce {Cream?} 19 {pts?} Chicks 25 eggs 74 Dg. Douglas took Will to yonge st at night.</p> <p>Sunday, July 21 Weather - fair &amp; Warm. Douglas went down to city for Mr Mills. norman &amp; Douglas W left for {grimsby?} I went to S.S. In afternoon We took mr mills to St Johns.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, July 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; very warm cool at night.</p> <p>Men drew in sweet clover &amp; hay all day, helped Padgets for a few hours first thing in morning. I picked berries in morning, did up cherries in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - warm with a few showers in afternoon with strong N.W. winds.</p> <p>Men finished haying about 5 o'clock. Norman went back to scuffle beans. Laura was up all day helping me pick fruit and preserve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, July 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warm.</p> <p>Norman cut alsack early in morning then he &amp; Will hoed potatoes. Pat helped Mr Lundy all day to put chaff blower on threshing maching. Mr Walton here at noon. Pat &amp; I went to Richmond Hill at night for mower repairs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, July 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; very warm.</p> <p>Mr Lundy finished chaff blower. Norman ploughed summer fallow, heavy rain from midnight till morn. Newton, Jean &amp; Marian Evans called for a short visit. I picked berries. Laura came up and stayed over night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, July 26</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair Morning all men worked at alsike. Laura &amp; I picked beries in morning &amp; chickens in afternoon. Pat - Norman {pares?} green potatoes in the afternoon. Will was hoeing potatoes. I took Laura down home at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, July 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, fair &amp; very very warm.</p> <p>Men finished cutting alsike this a.m. Douglas went to city hurried home and got a track around the wheat. I went to Institute with Mrs Burr to {illegible name}. Norman left before chore time for a boat trip to Niagara. Pat &amp; I went to Richmond Hill at night. Fern Firth up for her Sunday S book.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td>Produce - .</td> <td>26 chickens.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>70 Dz eggs</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>18 pts cream.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>211 qt baskets Beans.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, July 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - warm with thunder storm and heavy rain</p> <p>Pat &amp; I left at eleven called for Mr &amp; Mrs {illegible name} &amp; went for a 110 mile motor drive. Orangeville, Bolton, Beeton, etc.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, July 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool.</p> <p>Men cut &amp; shooked wheat, Douglas ploughed until dark. I picked berries most of day. Della &amp; Dorothy up at night. Aunt Marian Scott died to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 30</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warm.</p> <p>Men cutting wheat again. Wash day for me. Dorothy came up for the day. Newton called at night for her. Made new apple sauce to-night</p> <p>Eggs 130.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, July 31</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair - fairly warm. Douglas cut barley. Norman, Will shocked wheat Les came up for a short while in the afternoon to help. Della &amp; Dorothy drove up to help pick berries. Mr Woods brought Douglas back to-night</p> <p>Got 147 eggs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 1</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Douglas finished cutting barley three men shocked barley, then in afternoon drew in 3 loads alsike &amp; threshed it. Newton called up in at night, took some berries down for marian. {chivened?} Nelson to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday August 2</p> <p>Weather as cool</p> <p>men drew aslike and Thriched all day</p> <p>two loads to thresh in the moring,butthey got the field cleared.</p> <p>l'ella came up to help me for the day</p> <p>Billy helped with the chickens.</p> <p>miss hood came up in the evening.</p> <p>mother and laura called in for Della.</p> <p>Saturday August 3 Weather- showers in the moring</p> <p>fair and cooler.</p> <p>Douglas and norman finished threshing abike and threshed some barely.</p> <p>Will and Douglas W. hord potates.</p> <p><br />Produce- Eggs 700g.</p> <p>Cream 14 pt</p> <p>Chicke 25.</p> <p>Douglas went to newmarket in the afternooon will srode to the st with him</p> <p>Norman and douglas cleaned aligesal in the afternoon.</p> <p>newton and laura called in the afternoon</p> <p>mr worc came over at night for douglas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday August 4</p> <p>weather-strong w.wind and cool all day.</p> <p>attended the s.st church</p> <p>Mr worcs back to-day</p> <p>Ella,Jack,Msrggrunte and babe herez dinner,neture came upat not.</p> <p>Jim Atkinson and murry here in the afternoon.</p> <p>spent evening alone at home.</p> <p>Monday August 5</p> <p>Weather-fair cool,strong w winde.</p> <p>Men drew manure.Douglas worked at threshing machine and chopped feed.</p> <p>mr. cromibsby here in morning to talk about fraing.</p> <p>Mr Sloan here at none,about beled straw.</p> <p>I picked berries all day.</p> <p>John and boy brought billy (twas) home at midnight.</p> <p>Will had the day off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, August 6</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Men drew manure in forenoon Douglas was repairing machine. then in the afternoon they threshed wheat. Dorothy &amp; Mildred came up for a short while in afternoon. W. M. S. meeting to-night I was to busy to go</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, August 7</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair - Warmer. men drew &amp; threshed wheat all forenoon, and baled straw in the afternoon. Leslie, Johnnie, {Herbie?}, + Mr. Walton helped in forenoon. Mr {McKnill?} here in afternoon. Les took 1 load baled straw down to city in afternoon. Mother here all forenoon helping me. Fern {last name?} here in afternoon. Mrs Craig here in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 8</span></h2> <p>Weather - Cloudy - with rain on in the afternoon. men drew &amp; threshed wheat up until rain came about 5 Oclock. John &amp; Herbie here to-day. Laura came up all day to help me. Fern {last name?} here in the evening. Leslie took 1 load baled straw to town. Mr. {Irish?} here for baling wire.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 9</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer- men scuffled &amp; hoed potatoes in the forenoon. &amp; threshed 2 loads wheat. baling in the afternoon. mr Hooper mr Walton, mr {Pinder?}, Mr {mcKnill?}, John Herbie, here helping. Mrs Craig here in forenoon for apples. Laura came up to help me with the chickens after dinner. Mrs. {last name?} &amp; children here in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy - with rain on in the afternoon.</p> <p>Men drew &amp; threshed wheat up until rain came about 5 oclock. John &amp; Herbie here to-day. Laura came up all day to help me. Fern Firth here in the evening. Leslie took 1 load baled straw to town. Mr Irish here for baling wire.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer -</p> <p>Men scuffled &amp; hoed potatoes in the forenoon &amp; threshed 2 loads wheat, baling in the afternoon. Mr Hooper Mr Walton, Mr Pinder, Mr McRuth, Joh Herbie, here helping. Mrs Craig here in forenoon for apples. Laura came up to help me with the chickens after dinner. Mrs Firth &amp; children here in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, August 10</span></h2> <p>Weather - rain early - then cleared a little, but heavy rain &amp; storm came at noon. Men fried manure spreader. Until wheat dried {up?} then they threshed John &amp; {boy?} &amp; Laura came up. after first stormover John came up for Laura &amp; Herbie.</p> <p>{list} Produce - cream - cream - 18pts. apples - 2 bus. Eggs - 64 Doz. Chickens - 20.</p> <p>Mr. Woods came over in the afternoon for Douglas. Rained heavy at night. Mr Russel had cow killed by lightning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, August 11</span></h2> <p>Weather - Cloudy with rain then clearing about 830, fine &amp; warm. attended S.S. &amp; Church, rested in the afternoon until about 330 leaving then for a motor drive to Port Perry etc. called at Mr Woods on our way home for Douglas. Douglas with two others boys called in the afternoon for Norman.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, August 12</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair and bright. men ploughed {alrike?} ground Douglas Woods shocked some fallen {sheaves?} " sharpened {binden?} &amp; mower Knives. Wash day for me. Laura, Dorothy &amp; Mildred came up for awhile this afternoon, all spent evening at home. Picked berries all afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, August 13</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. men drew manure. Douglas cut mixed grain &amp; oats threshed some barely for feed, just before {close?} time. Mervin {Firth?} here for ({letter}) bye {illegible} Laura came up in the afternoon for the boys {forkes?}. Douglas went over to Mr {Harfens?} to help them with tractor. then to Unionville to get meat &amp; hair cut.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, August 14</span></h2> <p>Weather - partly fair - with heavy rain in the afternoon. men drew manure. Douglas ploughed. I went to an instittute meeting 1/2 ml north Stoufville &amp; took Cora ({H.?}) Edith Craig in the afternoon. Mr Reed here at night, norman took him to city, but both came here for the night. Aley &amp; Laura came up &amp; spent the evening with us.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 15</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. men (Will &amp; Douglas) shocked grain all day Pat ploughed in the forenoon cut oats in the afternoon. Norman took his father to city in the morning &amp; ploughed in afternoon. Mildred &amp; Dorothy came up in the forenoon. Charlie Hooper shot mr Stephenson dog back in our potatoe patch in the morning. Cora &amp; Charlie here at night for apples Leslie took 1 load baled straw to city.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 16</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair. Pat finished cut oats in forenoon. men shocked &amp; Norman &amp; Billy picked apples. threshed 10 loads wheat in afternoon. Alex &amp; John came up to help. Laura came up also to help pick chicks. the three girls went home with John. Mrs Craig here in evening for some apple.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, August 17</span></h2> <p>Weather - fair with light shower during night. men drew &amp; threshed barely all day, John &amp; Newton here helping. (chopped at night.) I attended {for?} Institute meeting at miss M. {Rodiche?} took Laura, Cora, Edith C.</p> <p>{list} Produce - Cream 15 pte apples 10 bus. Chicks 20 eggs 63 Doz.</p> <p>Mr Woods called for Douglas in the evening. Will &amp; I took Will to Thornhill then we went on up to {Marguerites?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, August 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Attended S.S &amp; church. rested in the afternoon. Went down {home?} at night. Mr Woods brought Douglas over to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, August 19</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; Warm. men baled wheat straw all forenoon {messino?}, Hooper, Pinder, Walton, Dennis &amp; our 3 boys helped. Norman went down {home?} in afternoon to help draw barely. Laura up in the forenoon to help me. planted flags in the afternoon. Russell Brillingen came over to-nighte and buried his dog.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, August 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; lovely Douglas cut goose wheat in morning after 1 hours baling wheat straw Norman cut alfaka {alfalfa?}, Douglas W. on sick {lest} in forenoon. Will shocked wheat Leslie took load straw to town. Newton &amp; Laura called up here for a {list} to get for me before going to town. All the men worked at mixed grain in the back field all afternoon. I made jelly (apple) to-day &amp; cucumber pickles.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, August 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair - warmer men finished cutting mix grain to-night. Norman raked hay in afternoon Les took 2 loads straw to city. {Jr} Institute picnic at Stouffville, but to busy to go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer Pat ploughed summer follow in the forenoon the other 3 men put hay up in lumps. Three men came up from home, and they got 12 loads grain threshed. cooking demonstration down home at night which I attended.</p> <p><br />{on separate paper} A creature not {to bought} &amp; good, for human natures daily food. {3 dashes} Mrs Woods address "The Modern Girl." Mrs. Brook, "League {illegible Yahon?} Roll ball. What do you consider the most important virture for a girl to possess. Home. Mrs. Woods. Music arranged by hostess. Hostesses Yertie, Cora, {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{on separate paper} {list}</p> <p>2 quilts 8.00</p> <p>8 6 night gowns 50 4.00</p> <p>8 combinations 50 4.00</p> <p>4 dresses &amp; bloomers 2.00</p> <p>5 slips 25 1.25</p> <p>4 cotton dresses 50 2.00</p> <p>2 rompers 50 1.00</p> <p>3 caps {symbol?}04</p> <p>2 bonnets {same symbol?}04</p> <p>2 coats</p> <p>1 apron 10</p> <p>1 cotton slip 25 25</p> <p>1 cotton combination 50 50</p> <p>4 vests 35 2 140 5 25.90 5 25. 26</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - heavy rain &amp; {covered by folded corner} in the morning then clearing</p> <p>St John's Church was burned, was struck by lightning. Will &amp; Norman ploughed in forenoon Douglas W picked apples. Pat went down to see the ruins then {illegible} to the Aunties. picked chicks in afternoon. Pat ploughed with tractor. Horticulture show to-night to busy to get away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, August 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer Will harrowed wheat ground in the forenoon also Norman harrowed alsike ground. Pat ploughed &amp; Douglas herd cows West of barn. two boys came up from home in the afternoon, they finished threshing oats &amp; the goose wheat. Mr. Woods came over in the evening for D. Produce {list} - cream 17 pts chick 18 apples 6 bus. Eggs 58 doz. Douglas attended a meeting at the store to arrange for St. John's Church service.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, August 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warm Attended S.S. &amp; Church. After dinner Douglas &amp; I went down and called for father &amp; mother &amp; took them across the lake to {place} &amp; {place} leaving Toronto about twenty five to four returning about eleven O'clock standard time, had a wonderful trip, lake was lovely.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, August 26</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Wash day for me, I spent the day alone as the men all went down home to thresh, &amp; got 21 loads grain threshed. I had milking done when they arrived home. Mr {Fosythe} here to sell some aluminum ware, but I did not get any.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, August 27</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy &amp; cool men all went down home again to-day to thresh. I ironed then rested until milking time as I did not feel extra good all day. I cooked some corn for my dinner the first to have it. had milking &amp; chores nearly all done when men got home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, August 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy to-day. men all went down home again to thresh, came up with machine about 3P.M. then drew in 2 loads mixed grain and chopped feed. Les took another load of straw to-day to Mr Hellems. Swim postponed to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, August 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with sprinkle of rain in the morning then clearing. The four boys came up from home and helped all day, threshing mixed grain. Laura came up also &amp; stayed over night. she brought up parcel from Eatons. {small rectangle of paper added in at bottom with markings}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, August 30</span></h3> <p>weather - fair &amp; bright. mens swim to be held to-day. four boys came up from home and they finished the threshing at noon. Norman &amp; Will picked apples all afternoon the two Douglas', Laura &amp; I picked chicks then the D's worked at the tractor till choring time. Pat went to Richmond Hill at night, Norman to Unionville, Douglas went with Newton to Markham, Laura went home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, August 31</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; Warm Will cultivated wheat ground. Norman went to city, Douglas went to the Ex. with Newton, as his time is up he got paid of. Pat went to market to-day. Produce {list} cream 16 pts apple 12 bus. chicks 18 Eggs 51 Doz. Took Bill to Yong St at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 1</span></h3> <p>Weather fine &amp; warm Gertie not feeling well we did not go to church were alone all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 2</span></h3> <p>Weather fine &amp; warm Bill did not put in an appearance till night Repared tractor &amp; fences, and did some chopping in morning Finished threshing at Browns in afternoon Went to Unionville at night Laura came up in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, September 3</span></h3> <p>Weather fine &amp; very warm Norm went to exibition Bill ploughed all day Cultivated sweet clover ground worked at it all day Will came up in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, September 4</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; very warm Norm &amp; Bill drew manure all day Finished cultivating in morning &amp; ploughed in field by the fourth in afternoon Laura was here all day Went to Unionville at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, September 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - Fine &amp; very warm Men drew manure in morning Norm baled straw at Bob. Scotts in afternoon &amp; Bill ploughed in sand field Ploughed all day over the creek</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, September 6</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; cooler Norm finished baling straw at Scotts in morning. then picked apples Bill cut weeds in mangelo &amp; then picked apples. Finished ploughing over the creek then we all picked chickens</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, September 7</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; little warmer Market day Produce from farm {list} Cream 17 pts Eggs 48 doz Chickens 16 apples 14 bu Men drew manura all day Jean called in for a visit in afternoon Laura went home at night after being here all week</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 8</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; warm Stayed home all day Dr. McKay came over to see Gertie Mrs Craig came up at night Laura came back at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 9</span></h3> <p>Weather Cloudy &amp; strong east wind Men drew manure all day Crushed lumps on fall wheat ground with the {packer?} Dr. McKay was in again to see Gertie. Bill Brooke came in to see about getting fertilizer drill Les. brought out two ton of fertilizer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, September 10</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cooler. very strong W. wind Repaired drill in morning Bill cleaned up wheat Norm cultivated wheat ground with power outfit Leo brought 1 ton fertilizer home Men drew gravel for lane in afternoon Took Gertie to hospital in afternoon Went to Richmond Hill at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, September 11</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cool Men drew gravel all day Ploughed all day &amp; did some choping Mr. Brown developed pneumonia today Went down to see Gertie at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, September 12</span></h3> <p>Weather Fair little warmer &amp; cloudy by night Men drew gravel all day Ploughed all day Will Brooks called in &amp; got seed drill Laura &amp; Dorothy were up part of day Went down to see Gertie at night &amp; found her doing fine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, September 13</span></h3> <p>Weather, Showery in morn &amp; clearing in aft. Ploughed in morning Bill picked apples in morning Norm went to city " " We all picked chickens in afternoon Laura &amp; Dorothy were up in morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, September 14</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cool Norm cultivated &amp; harrowed all day with power outfit Bill harrowed field over the creek in morning &amp; picked bartlet pears in afternoon Laura &amp; Dorothy were up during the day Gordon &amp; family called in afternoon In evening went down to see Gertie Gordon &amp; Grace went with me Produce for market {list} Cream 12 1/2 pts Chickins 14 &amp; 8 hens Eggs 41 doz Apples 11 bu</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 15</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; dandy Gordon &amp; Jim came over for me in morning &amp; we went to city called to see Gertie &amp; then home again at home rest of day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 16</span></h3> <p>Weather, fine &amp; warm south wind Sowed fall wheat all day Norm cultivated &amp; packed all day Bill came home at noon &amp; harrowed in afternoon Laura &amp; Isobel were here most of day Went down to see Gertie at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, September 17</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair during Early morning clearing &amp; cooler, shower in afternoon All worked on fall wheat land all day Bill also pulled beans in garden Laura &amp; Isobel were here again today they also went to city to see Gertie in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, September 18</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; cool strong wind. Finished sowing wheat on {summerfallow?} Bill was rolling &amp; harrowing wheatt ground Norm finished packing wheat ground &amp; then cultivated ploughed oat field We then did some chopping for hogs Went down to see Gertie at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, September 19</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; warmer Cleaned cistern out at the house &amp; then went at the buckwheat cut &amp; stooked eleven acres by night Went to Richmond Hill at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, September 20</span></h3> <p>Weather, fine and much same time Men picked apples for city Picked old hens in afternoon Laura &amp; I went down to see Gertie at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, September 21</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; warm in day time cool at night Men pulled beans in morning Fuller came down and got the drill to sow wheat Picked flemish beauty pears in morn. Threshed Browns buckwheat in afternoon Market day Produce from farm {list} Cream 18 pts Eggs 29 doz Hens 18 Apples 20 bu also some pears</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 22</span></h3> <p>Weather Fine and warm (cool at night) Attended church in morning Aninarsary Services today Mr. Mr. {Glauchles?} preached morning &amp; evening full house both times Went to city in afternoon &amp; brought Gertie home &amp; spent the evening at home. {pressed leaf? flower petal? below}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; warmer Norm &amp; I went to {Bof Deatts?} &amp; balled 12 ton of hay Bill pulled beans &amp; then we picked apples rest of afternoon Corn roast at night in Earny Wattons flats at night, by Young People</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, September 24</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; warm Norm &amp; I baled straw at Dr. Duncans Brought the press home &amp; on over to {Pinders?} Bill picked apples in morning &amp; went to John Boyington's with Les. to cut corn Went to Unionville at night. Laura went home (not to stay)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, September 25</span></h3> <p>Weather Cloudy &amp; very warm Men were away filling silo's all day at Brooks &amp; Rodicks Started cutting seed clover in morning took Gertie &amp; Laura down home &amp; picked apples in afternoon Mr. &amp; Mrs Woods called in the afternoon Must down to get Gertie &amp; Laura at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, September 26</span></h3> <p>Norm &amp; Bill were filling silo at Rodicks in morning Baled hay at Pindero all day Laur &amp; Gertie were down home in afternoon Bill picked apples in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, September 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair in Morn. clouding in afternoon &amp; warm Men filling silo at Young Bros in morn &amp; Hooper's in afternoon Cut clover for seed in morning &amp; picked fowl in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, September 28</span></h3> <p>Weather, Mostly fair &amp; warm Threshed buckwheat to-day left three loads Market day Produce from farm {list} Cream 16 pts Eggs - 22 doz Hens 12 Pears &amp; apples {Gork?} Bill to Thornhill at night Della Burr came over this fore-noon to see Gertie &amp; brought her a bouquet of roses.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, September 29</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy showery in morn &amp; cooler Gertie &amp; I were home all day Marguerite Dawn &amp; Newton came up in morning for a while &amp; in afternoon John &amp; Marguerite &amp; {Doreen?} called on there way home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, September 30</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy. Cool &amp; clearing in afternoon Bill went silo filling at Jack Allens Norm &amp; I finished threshing buckwheat put machine in barn &amp; then drew in couple of lots of beans Newton Brown came up in morning to get a {hufer?} off Laura came up in morning with Newto stayed all day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; quite warm Norm &amp; I baled straw at Rodicks all day Bill picked apples Laura &amp; Gertie</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 1</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fine &amp; quite warm Norm &amp; I baled straw at Rodicks all day Bill picked apples Gertie &amp; Laura went down home in morn afternoon. Mrs Craig here in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 2</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy cool &amp; strong East wind Picked apples first then threshed beans &amp; got the rest in Les took load of straw to city Men filling silo at {fno.?} Calvert in afternoon (finishing silo filling) Laura &amp; Gertie down home in the forenoon. W.M.S meeting at church to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - Strong S.W. Wind drew in 1 load clover to windy for the job so, rake it up. then men went at cleaning the slio out. Laura &amp; I went down home in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, October 4</span></h3> <p>Weather fair with cool wind. Men drew in clover. Douglas made cider in between loads. Douglas picked hens in the afternoon.</p> <p>(TO MUCH SPACE) {three crossed out vertical lines below}</p> <p>Laura went down home after dinner came back at night with John. Douglas Woods called for Norman and they went to teh city at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, October 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day. Markham fair day. Douglas went to market. Produce {list} 2 {number or?} more bus apples. 10 hens 22 doz eggs. 23 pts cream Douglas took Laura &amp; I down home at night for a while to see Father. Laura made the tomato soup in afternoon. men finished drawing in clover to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - strong S.W. wind fair &amp; bright. Douglas &amp; Norman attended church sermon on {place?} In afternoon Douglas &amp; I went for a drive, then went in home &amp; stayed for tea, {illegible} Charlie {last name} were here while we were away. Jack &amp; Marguerite called for some jars.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, October 7</span></h3> <p>Weather. cool &amp; bright. Men started at {mangles?} this morning {mr?} Knights were here to see about baling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Men worked at roots to-day 1 cow &amp; 1 load hogs went away to-day. Laura &amp; I went down home in the afternoon, Newton here at night. Father had been very sick in the morning. Mr Wilkinson had another stroke to-day. Mr. Padget called in to ask for Father this morning. Jim over in the afternoon to get the potato digger.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fine &amp; cool Men finished {mangles?} late noon Picked apples &amp; drew in the pumpkins in the afternoon. 1 mangle weighed 15 Ibs 10 g. Laura &amp; I went down home again this afternoon. Mrs Craig here {&lt;- added in later} in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - very heavy frost this {illegible} fair &amp; cool. Men &amp; Laura went down home in the forenoon, men to bale a stack of hay. I started to make Douglas smock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, October 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold east wind all day rained during night. Norman went over to Jim G. to bale Pat hired Newton to go also. Will picked apples all forenoon Pat &amp; Billy made cider, 13 gallons {amount added later}, in the afternoon all picked hens afternoon Laura &amp; I went down home for the afternoon. John came up at night for {canvase?} cover to put on baled hay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, October 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy at first then clearing to a fine day, then cloudy in p.m. Norman &amp; Will chored till it dried of then picked apples rest day and finished the {illegible} Douglas went to market produce - {list} 22 pts cream 15 hens 11 gal. cider 2 {bends snow?} 1 bus STL. apples. about 5 {baracks?} 23 eggs. Norman took Laura &amp; I down home in the afternoon, Pat called in on way home from city, but I stayed until night. he took Will to Yonge St. Mr Wilkinson died to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 13</span></h3> <p>Weather - rather cloudy. Douglas went to church, he took me down home first &amp; took Newton around to church with him. I stayed at home all day. Dear Father died about eight {Deboch?} at night, all home but Alex at the time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, October 14</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. Men picked apples all day. Douglas took me down home after dinner &amp; came down at night for me. Miss Brooking from the Alexander Industrial home called in the afternoon. Douglas &amp; I called at Wilkinson's on way up at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 15</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer Men started to pick potatoes Les &amp; boys were up in the forenoon. Douglas &amp; I went to the city in the forenoon, &amp; went down home at night for a while. Mr Wilkinson buried at Thornhill this after noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 16</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy &amp; cooler men finished potatoes abotu eleven O'clock. Isabel came up for me about ten thirty Dear father buried this afternoon. We stayed for tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; much cooler. Men picked apples. Douglas attended Pinders sale in the afternoon, bought a jersey cow $162. I was alone in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, October 18</span></h3> <p>Weather. cool Men picked apples Douglas made cider &amp; picked hens. Norman went to Unionville at night, Will &amp; Douglas caught {pullets?} at night &amp; put in hen house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, October 19</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. Men picked apples. Douglas went to market Mr Hooper went down with him. He called at his mother's on way home. Dorothy came up for the day. Laura called in on way up to Janet French. Jr 2. meeting at Mrs Calverts. Produce - {list} hens - 20 Eggs - 18 Doz. Cream - 21 pts Apples - Cider - Douglas &amp; I went down home for the evening. Alex {illegible} were out, Marguerite's &amp; {Brockle-bonks?} were down also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warmer. Attended church service. We went for a drive in the afternoon, spent evening at home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, October 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy, looking like rain. Men picked apples all day. I had a big washing. Mother &amp; Laura were here for a short while in afternoon. Douglas attended at meeting at Mr {F Streis?} at night to arrange about hunting trip.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, strong east wind with rain Men clipped cattle, &amp; worked arround the stable Repaired a bale block Did some chopping in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 23</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; showery Put up seven bags of potatoes Norm went to city Bill &amp; I picked some apples had to stop on account of rain then clipped two cows John came up and got Gertie then took them up to Sharon Della was up all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 24</span></h3> <p>Weather, Cloudy &amp; showery all day Men swept cobwebs down in stable cleaned up the beams. cleaned out {evtroughs?} on barn also picked over apples for city. Kept back all day Attended a political meeting at Richmond Hill at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, October 25</span></h3> <p>Weather, Clearing &amp; little cooler Picked apples all day Made cider in afternoon Dell came up to-day Went up to Sharon at night for Gertie &amp; Mrs. Brown took Della &amp; Dorothy along Mr Woods called for a short visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Left Page}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_October_26"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, October 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_October_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, October 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Marriages"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Marriages</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DEATHS"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">DEATHS</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, October 26</span></h2> <p>Weather Mostly Fair</p> <p>Men picked apples all day</p> <p>Market day Produce from farm</p> <p>Cream 20 {illegible}</p> <p>Eggs 21 dz</p> <p>Cider 13 gal</p> <p>Apples about 20 {illegible}</p> <p>Laura came up for a while in afternoon.</p> <p>Took Bill to Sheet at night</p> <p>{Right Page}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 27</span></h2> <p>Weather Fair. Strong winds a little cooler attended church in morning Mr Barns of Markham took the service.</p> <p>{Cut off by newspaper clipping} in for a basket of apples</p> <p>while in afternoon</p> <p>Y.P.S at night</p> <p>an adress on Well</p> <p>{Newspaper Clipping}</p> <p>Pavillion, to Mr and Mrs W. Ross Strike (nce Eloie Classelman), bowmanville, a son. 09</p> <p>=== WALKER === - On Monday, 26th March, at the Wellesley Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Walker, a daughter. 09</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Marriages</span></h2> <p>=== BAXTER - MAXWELL === - On Saturday, March 24, 1928, at Deer Park United Church, by the Rev. Dr. R. P. MacKay, Elizabeth daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Maxwell, Locust Hill, to Mr George Baxter, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Baxter, Agincourt 09</p> <p>=== INGS - ATKINSON === - On Thursday, March 22nd, at the Presbyterian Church, Richmond Hill, by the Reverend C. A. Mullen Aileen Alfreda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkinson, Richmond Hill, to Mr. Jasper Harold Ings, B.A.Sc., son of Lieutenant - Colonel A. E. Ings and Mrs. Ings of Prince Edward Island. 09</p> <p>=== McCONNELL - THOMPSON === - On Saturday, March 24 1928, at Davenport Road Presbyterian Church, Toronto, by the Rev. J. A. Hilts, Lena, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thompson, 46 Highview Crescent, to Arthur Pearson McConnell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McConnell, Toronto. 09</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DEATHS</span></h2> <p>=== BEATTIE === - At the residence of his father and mother in the Township of Binbrook, Harold Winford Beattie, the son of Harry and Martha Beattie, aged {cutoff} years.</p> <p>=== BEER === - On Monday, March 26, Olive May, beloved wife of Gordon S. Beer and eldest daughter of Thomas F. and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Other part of the newspaper cutout slipped in shows a photo of David H. Scott captioned with "MOURNED BY FRIENDS" and with a blurb about him: "Popular Official of the T. Eaton Company, Limited, Whose Funeral Yesterday Was Attended by Many Friends.}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, October 27</span></h3> <p>Weather, Fair. Strong winds &amp; little cooler Attended church in morning Mr Barns of Markham took the service Nat. Lewis called in for a basket of apples Newt brought Jean &amp; Mrs Brown up for a little while in afternoon, We attended y.p.s. at night Mr Bowes gave an adress on Will {Hoeyey'o?} life.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, October 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Men picked apples to-day. Douglas feeling not extra good today Jim Allen brought furnace coal in the forenoon. Les up in after noon drawing apples to cellar. I picked up some sweet apples for apples butter &amp; did up blue grapes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, October 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold East wind all day. Men picked apples. I spent most of day sewing. Stocks were away down to-day. Everybody stayed home to-night and listened to Sinclair &amp; {Cam Cody?} &amp; speaches. {Liquid splotches near the end}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, October 30</span></h3> <p>Weather - a dull drizzle day but milder. Men chopped in forenoon &amp; etc. pulled vegetables &amp; Glads &amp; Dalies Election day Douglas &amp; Norman went out to vote. Douglas did some plowing with tractor</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, October 31</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy with rain in the evening. I took nine bags apples over to {Lapp's?} milk to make apple butter Laura went along also had a fine visit at Scotte, Dima's &amp; attended Halloweene Concert at Miss Freeman's school got home about seven O'clock. Men ploughed &amp; picked apples.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 1</span></h3> <p>Weather, rainy all day long. Della came up to help me for the day. Men picked hens, made cider, and did some plowing. Mr Woods called in the afternoon. Oil truck here to-day. at night Pat took me over to the Dr's Della went along also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 2</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; warm (lovely day.) Men picked apples all day. Douglas went to market, Laura, Dorothy, and I went along, went on up to Richmond Hill on way home but did not find Mr {Lunar?} home. Newton here to-day for a while. Della went home to-night. Pat went out to store at night to arrange for hunting trip. Produce - {list} Eggs 27 Dz. Cream 23 pts Cider 14 gallons hens 16 apples. 5 barrels &amp; more.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, November 3</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair - mild. Attended church serivices. {Boy?} Grove anniversary to-day. {Lorne?} &amp; Della came up in the afternoon for a visit. Douglas left at eleven O-clock p.m. for the hunting trip. Laura came up for the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, November 4</span></h3> <p>Weather - cool with some showers. Men picked apples till noon &amp; finished the picking. Norman ploughed all afternoon, Will picked up fallen spies. Laura picked up a few {sutton beaty?} then Norman &amp; Laura went up to Marguerites at night. John brought Mother up to stay with me, then went on to Unionville. (etc.) Will did not feel good all day so rode to Yonge St with Norm and went on to the city. I washed to-day. Will Brooke here in the afternoon for a while.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, November 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. Norman &amp; I in for chores milking etc. as Will did not get back. Norman ploughed all day. Billy (horse) brought back this morning. Mother &amp; I had a busy day mending.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, November 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - cool South West wind. Norman &amp; I did milking &amp; chores in morning. Then he ploughed all day. Will arrived at noon. Mother &amp; I walked down home afterdinner then went on to the W.M.S. meeting at the church, stayed for tea &amp; the Thank Offering meeting at night it was a lovely meeting Mrs Forbes of Weston addressed the meeting &amp; had views on her work of Trinidad. Not so large a crowd as usual, ploughing match on at G.S. Henry's. Mother &amp; I called in home on our way back &amp; rode up with Norman. Will cleared out hen house &amp; pig pen and picked up more apples in afternoon. {65?} eggs. to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, November 7</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; milder. Men ploughed in forenoon, Norman broke tractor, then went to Richmond HIll got back at noon. Men ploughed potatoes out in the orchard afterdinner then they ploughed wiht the horses. Clarence Pinder here for a bale of Straw. Mr {Lunar?} came out to see me about Norman going to Hamilton to-morrow with him Mother went down home after breakfast and John brought her up about 8.30 at night. Norman went away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Norman left shortly after seven to go to Mr {Lunua's?} then on to Hamilton, did not get home until six p.m. Will &amp; I did chores at noon &amp; night. Men made cider at night. Will ploughed all day. John here at night, also Mr Flett for four his spies. Norm went out to store about ten for the truck. 53 eggs to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Norman went to market. Will &amp; I did chores all day. Mother walked down home in the afternoon got back at chore time. Will ploughed in afternoon, but just chored all forenoon. Produce from farm - {list} 30 1/2 eggs cider 6 gall. apples 53 eggs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, November 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; bright with rain at night Mother walked down home in forenoon. litter {carnies?} broke this morning. I did not got to church, I heard Rev Rich-Roberts of Sherbourne United Church preach an {armistesee?} sermon. Norman went away after dinner. Mr Lewis &amp; wife called for a basket of Macintosh apples. Mother got back about 530. all_ spent the evening at home. 54 eggs to-day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, November 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with light showers occasionally. Men ploughed all day. Mother &amp; I got {forer?} ready to roast. John &amp; the girls came up for tea, then John went on over for Isabel &amp; mother went home for the night. 42 eggs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday november 12</p> <p>weather-dull &amp; rather warm.</p> <p>men ploughed all day.Chopped feed for a while after dinner.</p> <p>katie craig come up at noon for some ice,but had none.</p> <p>Isabel and I spent the day doing fancy work etc.</p> <p>Jack brought,mother,Marguerite and Doreen here to-night.</p> <p>norman went to the dis tonight.</p> <p>45 eggs</p> <p></p> <p>Wednesday november 13</p> <p>weather-rained most of forenoon and dull all afternoon.</p> <p>men chored etc in forenoon (picked up apples)</p> <p><i> ploughed all afternoon.</i></p> <p>John up in forenoon,girls drove up in the afternoon,mother went home with them.</p> <p>Isobel,marguerite and doreen went over to isobels home at night while john was at preparatory service.</p> <p>I rode down with norman.</p> <p>Quite a number present.</p> <p>Leslie came home to-night.</p> <p>45 eggs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, November 14</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with rain in the afternoon &amp; heavy rain at night. Norman finished ploughing with tractor in afternoon, then, cleaned out the gents stall, Will ploughed all day. John brought mother up in the morning and took Marguerite &amp; Isobel to city returning about two p.m. so mother went home with him. we {Rept Doreem?} 52 Eggs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 15</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; cool. Men ploughed all forenoon. In afternoon. Will made 14 gallon cider. Norman ploughed &amp; picked over apples. Laura came up in the afternoon and took, Isobel, Marguerite, and Doreen down home, I went down at night with Norman &amp; brought Marguerite, Doreen home, Isobel went home. Douglas returned about one O'clock a.m. brought one deer home. 45 eggs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 16</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; cool. Men ploughed all day, Norman took prince out to Kelly (with lame foot.) Douglas went to market to-day. at night took Will to Thornhill, Marguerite Doreen &amp; I went along. Institute to-day at Burn's. Mr Pinder, Newton Burn &amp; Jim were here at night &amp; cut the deer up. Produce - {list} 14 gal. cider 26 1/2 Doz eggs 24 pts cream. 49 Eggs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, November 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - dull &amp; mild. Attended church service &amp; {communion?} Marguerite cooked the venison dinner. Jack came down for dinner and they left about four O'clock. I attended youn peoples at night Mrs Woods adressed the meeting, (On Quebec.) quite a number present. Norman &amp; Will off to-day. Douglas took venison over Mr F {Stevens?} and called at church for me. 45 Eggs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, November 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - strong East wind with heavy rain, turning, cold at night. Douglas put some apples in cellar &amp; put on storm doors, Norman chored &amp; picked over snow apples. Will came back at night. Teacher traing class held at Markham got ready but did not get over to it.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, November 19</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; cool. Will &amp; Norman ploughed in forenoon, men chopped feed right after dinner. Wash day for me. Douglas took Bales up to Mr R Nichols to bale hay to-morrow. Mrs Walton was here for tea and she - I attended a meeting at Burns to arrange Supper list for oyster supper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, November 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool Douglas &amp; Norman baled 8 tons hay at {Rons?} Nichols. Will did chores &amp; drew manure in garden. Laura was up for the afternoon. Della Burn was here at noon. Party at D Brown's we did not go.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, November 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; cool 1 heavy frost. Douglas &amp; Will clipped two cows in forenoon, put apples down celler cleaned hen house etc. Norman took part of day of. Man here selling tin parts. had another roast of venison to-day. Edith Craig has typhoid fever. 36 eggs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 22</span></h3> <p>Weather - bright &amp; quite cool. men made cider and picked 4 ducks and 2 geese. Ruby &amp; {Mirrin?} {Finth?} here this a.m. Mr Woods called in the afternoon. Douglas Woods here in the evening. Practice at church for xmas entertainment (first practice) I do not go on account of city to-morrow.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. Norman spent most of day in bed and going to see the Dr. Will did chores &amp; was digging at a dead apple tree. Pat went to market, Della Burn, Mildred Woods, Dorothy, &amp; I went to town, met Helen Rodick at 2.45 then went to the museum on Bloor St. West. Produce from farm - {list} Cream - 22 pts. eggs - 25 1/2 doz. Cider - 14 gallon. ducks - 4 geese - 2 apples. - {list end} Pat called for us and we all went to Rodicks for {illegible} pat came down at night for me. Della {illegible} house for me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, November 24</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool. We attended S.S. &amp; church in forenoon, Newton &amp; Della came up for a venison, dinner. I took my class to-day first since I was sick. Norman spent most of day in bed. I went out to Craigs for the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, November 25</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair a little milder. Norman went to city for the day. Will &amp; Pat raked &amp; burned leaves Pat helped me to stuff my down comforter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, November 26</span></h3> <p>Weather - fair &amp; bright. Pat burned brush piles &amp; leaves all forenoon, Will was raking leaves. Norman took most of day of. Mrs Joe Frisheller did about 4.15 p.m. to-day at her son (Edward's)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, November 27</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with light showers. Men raked leaves &amp; picked over potatoes in morning, in the afternoon they were plowing. Pat took me down to the church in the afternoon then we went on to Richmond Hill. Oyster Supper at church at night splendid crowd &amp; {cment?} given by Mr A. Pack of Toronto. Alex here in afternoon with another man.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, November 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - brighth &amp; cold. Men ploughed in the forenoon Pat &amp; I went down to help clean up after oyster supper, Della Burn went along also. In afternoon we went to city to see Roleon &amp; Jolson. then on to Royal Fair. Many Rodick Will Brooks &amp; Rhea Scott had tea with us at Cole's. Fern Firth up in the morning. Saw 23 people we knew at the fair.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, November 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - very cold. Men picked fowl &amp; made cider. Mrs J Calvert &amp; Janet French were here in the afternoon. Douglas Woods called in the evening. Pat &amp; I attended a 10{cent symbol?} social at church and some decided we would not have a Christmas entertainment just a Xmas Supper &amp; games. Mr Hills barn burned to-night. (Coldest weather since 1875 for so early.) Made xmas cake to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, November 30</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cold Strong S.W. Winds. men chored all day 1 pipes froze up so they had to water cattle by pail. Douglas went to market <i> took Will to Thronhill at night.</i> Produce - {list} 14 gal cider 28 pts cream 5 ducks. 2 geese. 24 1/2 Doz eggs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 1</span></h3> <p>Weather - still cold but not such strong wind snow at night We attended S.S. &amp; church. Norman went away after dinner. We rested in afternoon and attended young pepoles at night. Slides on Pilgrim Progress, Alice went down with us. 49 Eggs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, December 2</span></h3> <p>Weather - ground covered with snow rather cold. Pat &amp; Norman chopped feed, Pat took car down to garage then on down to Scotts &amp; Rodicks to see abotu baling. Mr Pinder here in forenoon. Ruby Firth up for milk. At night I took Alice Wilkinson over to the teacher training class which we both enjoyed very much, sorry it was last night. Will came back at night. Wash day for me. 14 hogs went to town in afternoon. 48 Eggs</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, December 3</span></h3> <p>Tues - Weather - lovely bright day rather cold. Pat &amp; Norman went down to Mr Rodicks to bale straw. Will did chores all day. Mr Pinder brought scales back. 39 Eggs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, December 4</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold &amp; blustery roads pretty heavy in places. Pat &amp; Norman went down to Mr rodicks again to bale straw. Will chored all day. I attended the 20th annual W.M.S. at church in the afternoon. I was relected Treasure (for the last nine yrs.) a S.S. meeting &amp; board meeting to be held at night was post poned on account of roads. 54 Eggs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, December 5</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy &amp; milder. Pat &amp; Norman baled hay all day at Mr Rodicks, then Norman took bales down to Mr Scotts. Pat took me to Langstaff before he went to work, for the 8.15 car. Met Marguerite and Isobel at Eaton's at 12 Oclock. I arrived home at 9 p.m. Will made 15 1/2 gallons cider. 59 Eggs to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, December 6</span></h3> <p>Weather - north east wind and cloudy. Pat &amp; Norman baled hay at Mr Scotts in forenoon. in afternoon they picked fowl. Will made 10 gallon cider. Della came up up for short visit in the afternoon, Norman went to Unionville at night. Pat rode down to garage with him to get his car.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, December 7</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy with snow at night. men chored &amp; drew out manure. Douglas went to market. Newton came up in afternoon for Young's scalding trough &amp; brought up some turnips. Produce - {list} 25 1/2 gallon cider 27 Doz eggs. 26 pt cream. 2 geese 5 ducks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 8</span></h3> <p>Weather - lovely day a little sunshine in the afternoon. Attended S.S. &amp; Church in forenoon. John came up for dinner with us. called in home on our way down for mother in afternoon then, we went on up to Marguerite's for the rest of day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, December 9</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy not ver cold. Pat &amp; Norman went down to Mr Scotts to bale in forenoon, broke baler, and norman got home about eleven Oclock. Pat &amp; Mr Lunar went on to Hamilton for repairs. Laura was up for short while late in afternoon, also Ruby Firth. Pat &amp; I got ready after supper to go to unionvill when fuese blew out in car so I stayed at home. Pat went on with the hunter crowd to FranklinSthen's to an oyster supper. made mincemeat to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, December 10</span></h3> <p>Weather - milder with heavy snowfall at night. Will drew manure to-day &amp; chored Douglas &amp; Norman went down to Mr Schotts with repairs for baler took most of day to repair it, so no baling done. John came up in afternoon with with some fresh pork for us. at night Douglas took me to unionville. S.S. meeting at church but we did not go. Russel Burs three here hunting rabbits. 63 eggs to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, December 11</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold day. Douglas &amp; Norman went down to MrScotts &amp; finished baling there at noon then moved on to Thomson's for the afternoon. Will drew manure &amp; chored all day. Will &amp; I did milking. Mr French down at night for milk.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, December 12</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cold north Easterly winds, with snow. Douglas &amp; Norman went on over to bale for the day. Will chored, and he &amp; I did milking. 58 Eggs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, December 13</span></h3> <p>Weather - misty, mild day. Douglas &amp; Norman baled in forenoon. In afternoon they picked fowl. Will chored &amp; made cider.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, December 14</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy &amp; mild. Douglas went to market Billy went along. men chored &amp; drew manure. I attended Jr {Inot?} at Della Stephenson's in afternoon. Pat took Will to Yonge St at night. Produce from Farm {list} 4 bus apples. 2 geese 3 ducks. 29 1/2 Doz eggs. 25 pts cream 12 gallon cider.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 15</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy a little colder. attended S.S. &amp; church. Mr &amp; Mrs Rev Woods had dinner with us and Mrs Brooke came for dinner and spent the day with us. We attended young people at night calling in home on our way back. miss Laura Frierheller died at noon to-day. age 49 Will came back to-night. norman went away for afternoon &amp; evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, December 16</span></h3> <p>Weather - north east, cold wind. a little snow. Douglas + Norman went over to finish baling at Thomson, amount 46 tons. J Calvert down in forenoon for calf, gas truck up this morning. Will chored &amp; drew manure. Wash day for me. Laura came up in afternoon to celebrate her birthday (gave her some silverware). They went to show at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, December 17</span></h3> <p>Weather - Fair cloudy with sleat all day.</p> <p>Men moved on over to Mr A Vanhorne's started about 11 P.M. Will chored &amp; picked over apples. Miss Furheller funeral to-day. {Short?</p> <p>{Shut?} of with milk to-day so had to separate twice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, December 18</span></h3> <p>Weather - cloudy with sleat all day. men still baling at Vanhornes. Will chored &amp; drew manure. Warren Boynton ask us to go to a Xmas entertainment at Headford, in his sleigh. stormy so did not go.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, December 19</span></h3> <p>Weather - cold north east wind quite stormy, mostly sleat. I sent my xmas parcel over to Auntie's to-day with Dorothy. Men finished baling at Vanhorne's, 47 tons. I spent the afternoon with the Craigs. no cars going up &amp; down fourth to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, December 20</span></h3> <p>Weather - very cold &amp; blustery. fourth still closed for cars. Pat &amp; norman went over &amp; got bales brought it, to Charlie Boynton's and brought tractor home to grind feed. Will made cider &amp; chroed. Douglas norman &amp; I finished picking the geese. Norman drew truck down to corner with the team. newton and Della were up in afternoon took parcel over to Burrs for me.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, December 21</span></h3> <p>Weather - North West wind, cold. norman drew car down to corner so Pat could go to town. Will went down to bring team back as norman went into our place to help thresh, but broke machine so he came home for dinner. Produce from farm - {list} cider 18 gallons. Eggs 33 1/2 Doz. cream 36 pts geese 4 apples 5 bus. {list end} Della came up for afternoon - Laura called for her. Ruby Firth here. norman drew car up at night {from?} Hoopers. went to corner to meet Leslie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 22</span></h3> <p>Weather, Ideal, bright Sunny day. no one went to S.S. or Church as Pat &amp; norman had boils on neck. norman went out to see Edith Craig in afternoon. Mother &amp; Dorothy came up for a short while in afternoon, then went on out to see Edith. Charlie Hooper came over in the morning and took our milk to corner. {line of watery ink stain below}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, December 23</span></h3> <p>Weather - East Wind, with heavy snow fall all day. Norman went to city for the day. Sleighing party for S.S. put of on account of storm, just had the aupper, not many present either. I did not go as Will went to city about 4 Oclock, so Pat and I were alone for chores. {dot-like watery ink stain below near bottom left corner.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, December 26</span></h3> <p>Weather, cloudy with south west wind somewhat blustery. Charles Hooper took our milk down this morning. norman went out &amp; got rad for the tractor &amp; chopped feed in forenoon. I got my shaggy rug out in morning. took Sleigh on norht trip this p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Firiday, December 27</span></h3> <p>Weather,-cloudy &amp; mild. norman took milk to corner then went on to Boyington's for goose from Curl &amp; took Les &amp; {growirs?} down &amp; brought bread back. Douglas took car to garage to get teh clutch fixed. Della came up in the morning &amp; stayed for the day. Douglas went over to Padget after dinner to get a young goose as Curlo turned out a gander also. We sent our old one to market alive weighing 19 Ibs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, December 28</span></h3> <p>Weather - Cloudy &amp; mild with light showers. Mother &amp; I went to city with Douglas, Mr Cummingham rode to Thornhill with us. got picture for {Dett?} to-day, also 1Dg (14) towels &amp; 3 Dg handkerchiefs for the range orphange norman alone to-day. Walter Craig was up in afternoon. Produce - {list} 30 Dg eggs 33 pts cream 3 ducks 1 goose 8. bus apples. {list end} Pat won african gander at store at night in the ripple for 204. held m</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, December 29</span></h3> <p>Weather - Some Sunshine, mild turning colder at night. Douglas took me down to S.S. hut he came home on account of boils on his neck, I Walked up after S.S. and did not stay for church. norman away for day. Cora Hooper &amp; Eileen Pratt here in afternoon. Spent evening at home reading etc. 70 eggs to-day. held milk to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Weather - fair &amp; cool.</p> <p>Norman went over home frenoon returning in afternoon at chore time. Newton up in up in afternoon at chore time. Nestor up in frenoon. I chert here at noon with two fees and they bought Billy (horse).</p> <p>Douglar attended the nomination at unimimile in afternoon a good crowd. Will came home at night.</p> <p>Pat killed old goose &amp; picked her in the morning.</p> <p>I washed storm windows in afternoon ha ha.</p> <p>Weather - bright &amp; mild.</p> <p>Douglar &amp; Dorman went over to Charlie. Boyotins to take for the day. C.Hopin took our milk to corner for us. Dorothy come up in morning to help me, but went home in afternoon. Ruby firth up for milk. Had to separate to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h3> <p>Books I read during winter of 1929 + 1930 + 1931</p> <p>The keeper of the bees</p> <p>The girl from Montana</p> <p>Polly and Eleanor</p> <p>A minister of Grace</p> <p>The white flag (Gord)</p> <p>Her fathers daughter (Lord)</p> <p>With Lee in Virginia</p> <p>At the south gate</p> <p>Painted fires</p> <p>Mr Miller 62 Feb 23/29</p> <p>E Harper 31 Dec/28</p> <p>J. Ash 39 Nov 2/28</p> <p>Mr Walton 42 June/29</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sun July 21 = 1928 D &amp; J - took Mr Mills to St John's pm {symbol below?}</p> <p>Fri Aug 23. 1928 St John Church struck with lightning &amp; burned</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Back cover}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed