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Joseph Dillon Diary, 1905 January to November Joseph Dillon Diary, 1905 December to August 1906 Joseph Dillon Diary 1907 & Transcription Joseph Dillon Diary, 1907 & 1908 Joseph Dillon Diary, 1909 January to February Joseph Dillon Diary, 1910 February to August Joseph Dillon Diary, 1911 August to December Joseph Dillon Diary, 1911 December to September 1912 Joseph Dillon Diary, 1912 February to April Joseph Dillon Diary, 1914 May to July Joseph Dillon Diary, 1914 October to May 1915 Joseph Dillon Diary, 1915 May to September 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 Joseph Dillon Diary, 1912 (or 1913) February to April Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Joseph Dillon Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Delta Mill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 (1913?) 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, Leeds & Grenville County, Leeds Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. February 18, 1912 (1913?) Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Joseph Dillon Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>This may have been accidentally mislabeled by Dillon as 1912 Feb 18-April 25 and may actually be 1913. The entries are not repeats of his previous diary dated Dec 23 1911-Sept 2,1912, and there is a gap in the series: 1913 is missing. The next diary begins May 15 1914. Regardless, please transcribe the dates as Dillon has written them in the pdfs that follow. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>OCT. 6 1914 </p><p>May 1, 1915 </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ad1cdec65d054c0ae861a890327558d9.pdf 7e43e878093ba8c4aa976e92e8459db3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1915 May 1 Sept 1 {On paper note on the upper left corner} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f55de86fb3b4b839f2be3b3142b0201a.pdf 3ec19304b0a250212b1a116b33b40664 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mrs Harry Haggett Shorey Day Book 2880 in File 2-48-0 Mrs Samuel Scott University Ave. Write Michael Connery about Hugh Connery stone ordered by Mrs Wright. Arthur Smith Glenburnie about ins on stone at Latimer RR No 1. See Chas. Trotter Bushindale & Henry Stewart Brockville for stone for Miss Stewart. Coal oil 1.02 X 6.536 {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/88ad35c6281584d59186c9694ac00826.pdf fd2f63387d592b69b1157a275224008a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mrs L.H. Allen Edmonten {?} (W.B. Caron Athelstina R.F. D. 1 care of Geo Haggett {?} May 1st 1915 to Sept. 1st 1915 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/83e8b333cf770199373f1ab36343e59b.pdf 0dbbf1c1785dd6f72c49fde6cf9aecc2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 1st- 1915 It misted rain mostly all day I got 11 cases of Granite from station from John Third & Son 5 cases from Mackenzie 36.75 frt & Duty on Mackenzie’s & 77.70 Duty on Thirds I gave a cheque for this 2 cts war tax Webster team hauled it all up 4 loads we got them all up in fore noon & Renford & I erected them in after- noon 10 cts for shave Renford went home this eve Jas Galloway left his wife Ins. to cut on stone down at Guy’s Mills if Granite 15 cts per letter if marble 10 cts have left to-night 14.61 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/037e0427cf76cb98bc26e96027700f1b.pdf 6dc2e3adb06c166be73564ea446df074 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May the 2nd I went to church twice to-day 15-5 3rd 27 cts for putty we loaded Leith job this fore-noon I got a sack of cement 55 cts went down this after-noon erected Leith job got cheque for 95.00 payment in full Websters team took it down I went out to Lansdowne stayed alright at Georges it was a nice day 4th I got Leith cheque cashed 95.00 drew out $25.00 of it; went down paid $20.00 frt on the granite I got from Mac {Raney?} last week 4th Geo & I went down to River to Dans's Geo drove his horse I came home by Wallie's & Cliffe home Mrs Cliffe gave https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/20db0c45211f145e22323ba67525a01d.pdf c864dc702cce88a661ad8c65dae4c8de PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. me an order for a job in Royal Blue des no 1320 size 2-6 x 1-0 x 2-10 to be erected in August got home for dinner loaded Niblock job this after-noon & Sweets bottom base I came out to Jims after tea I gave Mary $8.00 to-day got a pair pants 1.60 got two pair of boots 3.00 5th I came up to Baptist Cem erected Niblock job got through about three had dinner at H.N. Lillie 55 cts on to Lynd-hurst 25 cts for cap I was in to see Gordon & Bruce this after-noon gave Bruce 5.00 on what I owe them & got two small pieces of Granite to-day I came on out to R.G. Earls stayed alright—was a nice day paid Ralph Dougal 30 cts for a shoe on horse last winter https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f9f217362dcad39968b07dff0179ba46.pdf f6c24df40ec2bdf80e0a0104fe038522 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {6th?} {Maitland?} & {Gilleys?} sold Mrs Jas. L. Bell a {mono?} at $110 in R.B. to be erected in Aug des no [blank space] on to John Morris had dinner there over to Thos. Morris they agreed to see me the last week in this month about a monument for Susan Morris It was to-day {& not?} yesterday that I was in to see Gordon & Bruce I stayed alright at {Andy's?} we drove over to Henry Wings he is to give me a chance & {Cheetham?} are to also for Ben Struthers was a nice day 10 cts for candy to-day 7th I came up to St. Johns Websters team brought out https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7fe68f36a8441c18669e697e03f4e7d4.pdf bdd84d4e83dc058203a32e4b6837eb5c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Cockrill job to-day I had dinner at Bill Scotts. Mrs Cockrill is to pay me next week in full $130 I drove up to Frank Johnstons near Sand Hill had supper then in to Thos. Gillespie he is to see me before purchasing It rained on me mostly all the way in some of the time very hard was a nice day 8th I wrote to Mrs Christie Niblock Lena M. Steadman Geo G. Mackenzie sent him a draft for $140.25 in full for what Granite he has sent me up to date I drawed $30.02 cts out of Bank paid Fred Jackson in full for hay $18.75 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e526ead8c8e5629c9681737ae7f4972b.pdf 97936cb5a681b3b74c935486e8d78d06 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 10 cts for stamps 5 cts for this Book was a nice day Renford was sick to-day I have left to-night 18.73 cts. 9th I went to church in morn 15-5 Mary went in eve was a nice day but cool 10 th I sent Third an order for three monuments paid light bill 67 cts sent cards to W.J. Leggett W. F. Rouswell a letter to Mrs G.M. Martin 25 cts for writing pad had an early supper came down to A. Waldie’s on down to Kent’s near Rockport they agreed to see me before purchasing left there after came back to Geo. stayed over night was a nice day but quite cool https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9ab809df0bb282c486ffc9aec7bb4cb6.pdf a7a781933defa8293431f7e13c345381 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. cool {from previous page} 11 th came up home this morn got Rouswell job boxed and shiped this after-noon Websters team hauled it down for me I paid James Bishops 2.00 for his trip to Ebenezer about two weeks ago he wanted 2.50 but was satisfied with 2.00 if I thought it was Right the frt on Rouswell job to Newboro was $4.62 Mary & I called on Mrs Cornett this eve 5 cts for candy 12 th Loaded Leggett job this after-noon on Websters waggon I left about half past three came out to Mrs Wm Cockrill she paid me in full $130.00 on to Ross's for tea was a nice day on to W. J. Leggett stayed alright gave Mary 84 cts https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1f139696482bc8aab3fc0b03ab44d850.pdf c11e2e7003963ef72a294d7df0c909b5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 13 th we erected Leggett job to-day It rained some not much the team got out about noon. 14th finished up Leggett pointing this morn came to Newboro had dinner and stayed till after dinner saturday at hotel Mr Robt Leggett hauled Rouswell job up to cemetery for me $1.50 was a nice day I done some canvasing 30 cts to Mr Graham for cement & sand 15'th I went up & finished up Rouswell job got a cheque for $100 in full Mrs H. Leggett & Mrs Davidson went up to cemetery with me Mrs Leggett promised me her job & Mrs {goes onto next page} Davidson promised to not- https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/986b20428372caee7af4e7804e43fa9f.pdf e5d7d4e2db4a5b2407544c9b52f4b392 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Davidson promised to not- order without see me again M J Dier gave me an order 25 cts for hair cut & shave $3.50 hotel bill Mrs Dr Belchin promised me faithfull her order I came out to Miss Elija Chamberlains the young lad promised me faithfull their job came on home 10 cts for candy had supper a Ross G. got home about nine Rob G. arrived in this after-noon was a nice day but cool 16th Rob G & I went to church 20 cts it- rained some this eve this was confirmation sunday https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b3b21d15c132b692f535e384cf04893e.pdf e88ca6f53e2d882360cdeb31f8daa84f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 17th we started Harvey marker I worked most of fore- noon on it Renford came up this morn he worked this after-noon on it I drove out to J. Abrams this eve I started Mrs DeLongs Ins gave Mary $5.00 18th I finished DeLong Ins Renford got Willis base ready this fore-noon & worked on Harvey marker this after-noon the Frye Girls gave me $15.00 on their account to-day Will Spence got his marker paid me $2.00 I wrote to Mrs G. M. Martin Jacob Dillon Rob Orr & C. Austin gave Hubert 5 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d87bcfc8c244c5781e2ebc763037373b.pdf c8ef5fd23b78bc06624e77f0bc67a7c0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 19th have left this morn $237.05 I finished up Harvey job Dep. $200 in T. Bank 100 in each Rouswell cheque for 1.00 there was 15 cts exc. 12 cts for stamps got 48 cts worth of stamps & cards 20th Got Harvey & Willis jobs ready to load We Loaded them after dinner on Websters waggon all but Willis Die I borrowed Jas. Donovan’s waggon loaded the Die on it Marked Ins. on Pennock job left a little after five for Jim’s got out a little after eight was a nice day I gave Renford 2.50 gave Mary $5.00 21st I came on to Lyndhurst erected the two jobs Mr Willis paid me in full $5.00 Mr Harvey gave me a cheque for 65.00 I had dinner & tea at Miss M. Dobbs. It rained a hard https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ecfd2c8330f89a342a754ad264874ca5.pdf 0451b6b59d287a906fb2878cadad85b0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. shower this eve it was after eight when I left Lyndhurst came to Moultons stayed over night 22nd started for home drove up to Donaldsons Blacksmith shop & then home Albert Donaldson was in & left an order for monument I paid Joshua Abrams $10.00 N. G. Webster $10.00 Mr Thos. Root was in paid for marble heart $4.00 Wm Lindsay was in paid his account $4.00 I dep $3.00 & Harvey cheque for $65.00 in 10 cts etc. T Bank 20 cts for stamps on cheques 30 cts for meat 5 cts for cigaretts was a nice day 35 cts for varnish Renford went home this eve {next page begins} 23rd Mary went to church in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dc9e41f5b919672a60e23af6dd4fb5b6.pdf 619c9bea50d719500dfe579f3217e3f6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 23rd Mary went to church in morn I went in eve 20 cts was a nice day 24th I finished up Pennock job gave kids 2 cts paid my dues in C.O.F for May & June $2.20 have left to-night 13.25 cts. Renford did not come back to-day 25th Renford came back this morn I got $60.00 out of Bank went down paid $57.65 Duty on 8 cases of Granite from Third Webster team hauled up two load for me We load Delong Wright & Pennock jobs on Webster's & Lougon waggon & Austins on Ross G. Waggon 10 cts for shave I left after tea came out to Ross G. it was after nine when I got out there was a nice day 25 cts for two collars https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8eca26b3c5506b3ecd82f2fd044ad1fe.pdf e4bdfdd8f08a184b270fe2fd4f141d84 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 26 stayed at Ross till about nine O'clock it rained some last night and this fore-noon the loads got to Elgin we got unloaded by noon spent 25 cts I got Delong & Wrights up this after-noon stayed {crossed out words} at Thirds over night 27th settled with Pat $2.00 Mrs Rust 35 cts. came on to Portland $1.20 for two sacks of cement Ross got out about noon with Austin job we got it up after seven this eve had dinner & tea at hotel I stayed alright was a nice day 15 cts for telephoning https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/71a229c0655c74b7ec58ebf2545b511d.pdf 3a51a61b7c8500dab41772b936d78abc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 28 th I finished up Austin job paid my bill $4.50 came by Harlem home by Elgin Erected Pennock job had dinner at Elgin seen John Acheson to-day he agreed to let me know when they got ready to pur- chase monument Mr. Thos. Morris did also I had supper at Sarahs 65 cts for dinner at Pats came by Henry Wings to Lyndhurst then to Moultons stayed alright was a nice day 29 th went up to Seeley Bay Mildred & I with Bobs horse & rig around by Wes Kennys he’s to give me a chance before purchasing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be5d9582487f6342054a9a3fdeac926a.pdf a41aa8bee10d4768c93f6b0e94fbac83 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Annie came in with me we got in by noon 10 cts for shave this eve gave Mary $1.00 Hubert 1 cts. was a nice day have left to-night 45 cts. Renford went home. 30 th I did not go to church to-day Mary & Annie went in eve was a nice day 20 cts 31st Renford came back this morn I drew out of Bank $55.00 went down paid duty 20.96 frt. Websters team hauled it up 3 cases of Granite it was the Hunt job we erected it in front yard we loaded Donovan carman job & {W. H. B...?} on Web {next page} sters & Lougon waggons. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/146b4269ebace8d7ca639d3208a791c6.pdf 0925996dd25e694ecccda340b71e539d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. sters & Lougon waggons I got 1 sack of cement at Taylor not paid went down to Hal- stead Bury erected the two jobs got cheques for both Donovan $105 Cowan $100 got home about eight—was a nice day gave Mary $1.00 20 cts for rollers 10 cts pencils 10 cts for salt June 1st I got this to Dep those two cheques in T. Bank 18 cts for cashing Cowans 18 cts for putty Wm Edwards paid me $6.60 for lettering of Bessie job we loaded Fergusons Hanleys Connery Ledgered loaded Morrows Die & Base Hanley Bottom Base we also loaded 12 ft stone down at Luders for Dixon & Morrow jobs Jas. Bishops took the load from https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/35f5b020ee1ec25b238cfc8d834dc546.pdf f91e4d06632007cf50b5c4979229c6db PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Lueders Webster & Goujons for me I am to pay for part of Bishops trip 2nd I left about half past four got out there a little after seven we got them all up but Connery to-day I had tea at H. Sleeth we went for a drive this eve I stayed at- Hanleys to-night was a dandy day they are to pay me part in June & part in July it is 2.00 Mr Daniel Ferguson paid me in full $115 3rd I came over got Mary Dixon we came to cemetery set in the 8 ft stone there was one broken that I am to replace I also set {there posts...?} Miss {next page begins} Dixon is to send me balance https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e341e6bf780655a3ec146a8b843a642d.pdf 876aa1c57cf83fb49f614994d03ada9d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dixon is to send me balance due on job of $10.00 soon I came on to Battersea had dinner at hotel 50 cts Mrs Payne paid me in full $8.00 I drove out to Wm Dixon sold a $200 job for May 1916 back to Mac Farlands sold a set of posts with Mc T. an for 9.00 back to M Clarkes he is to give me his job when he decides to buy out to R. J. Boal had tea they are to pay me sometime soon $125 I went down to Ivey got Ins for his job back to Boals stayed alright- 4th came up to cemetery finished up all my work & erected Connery job Mrs Elizabeth Wright owes me $20.00 her address is Seeland on to Mrs Sands if her lettering is not done when I am https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dcdc440d5566a2f54f2519302b9bbf10.pdf d612bf5b0f242f7b314b8d5119eea11c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. up in July I am to do it at 25 cts a letter Mr John Sleeth told me this morn he wanted the raised letters on his came on to Battersea had dinner 50 cts left a feed of oats there got a tire set 50 cts came by Inverary am to do a job of lettering for Frank Lowery on marble at Latimer cemetery on to Michael Draves sold him a $110 job had supper on to Robt Orr stayed alright was a nice day 5 cts for candy he choosed the Beers Red a 210 job came on home Jas Spence ordered a marker $45.00 & a set of posts $8.00 I gave Mary 5.00 spent 20 cts Rob G. & Allen & Carl came {next page begins} in this after-noon Andy was here for dinner I Dep $120 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb96cfaafabc80d06d44bec8a87ead50.pdf 7e9ef9d83c5b2608ada2bafff80d87b1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. in this after-noon Andy was here for dinner I Dep $120 in T Bank 60 cts for Rep on shoe shoe 6th Rob & Allen went home after dinner I went to M.E. church 3 times to-day 15-15 Chas. Pritchard was here for dinner & tea & over night was a nice day 7th have left this morn $5.12 cts I gave Dora 5 cts Mildred & Hiram were in for dinner was a very warm day rained a little this eve sent a card to Andy 2 cts https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b6e222167e98a2d91555207611400ecc.pdf a7dfc167c9ddedd40040d828a98aa5e1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 8th I wrote cards to Bryan Michael L. J. Dier letters to Mrs G.M. Martin Mrs W.A. Pennock 60 cts for stamps & P.C. 48 cts for light bill 5 cts to Hubert I drove out to Josh Abrams he came in this after-noon I gave him an order for some more bases Jas. Seale paid me in full $1.00 was a nice day. 9th have left this morn $4.92 cts. I got $40.00 out of Bank went down paid $40.36 Frt & Duty on {Shiner & Hukins?} job got N.G. Webster to haul it up for me Mary & I drove out in eve to Robin Wright got his note for $115.00 It rained some https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/39686cad176dc855c4847df8ca693e6b.pdf e7f943399f630ae6e3ef4d6e77417214 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 5 cts for Gazomabac. 10th I went down in after-noon built Mcneil foun-dation Hubert went with me was a nice day I ordered some Granite & marble to-day 11th I worked on Sinner job to-day It rained a lot to-day I went to church 5 cts for peanuts 12th I gave Mary 65 cts to-day sent taxes 1.50 to Kalgan for lots 5-7 cost 7 cts, 10 cts for shave 10 cts {Arring?} 10 cts for peanuts & corn Renford stoped work about three went home this eve have left to-night 1.96 cts was a nice day, {crossed out: 25 cts for toilet paper.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cc2d347579dbd10a91f23d81b2cfcc1d.pdf 4fd7a3968787ae2b578330f9a5dc2cbb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 13th I went to church in morn Mary & I both went in eve 40 cts for this Sunday & last The L. O. L. attended our church this eve was a nice day 14th I finished up Sinnes job & got Sleeths in It rained mostly all day Webster hauled up two load from station 15th got Wright marble job finished up 10 cts for shave It was to-morrow that it rained not to-day gave Mary 12 5 cts for popcorn 16th got horse shod gave E. Seale 39 cts on it was all the money I had we load McNeil & Wright jobs on Websters & Lougons waggons went down after dinner & erected the two https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/51992231c7cf38f45e93dd5f31e1eee1.pdf ac0076ac8f5aa37dd3b3caa921dacfdd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. dinner & erected the two went on to Geo, stayed over night there is $5.00 due me on Mcneils & $6.50 on Wrights—was a nice day Mary drew $1.50 water tank gave me $1.00 17th I drove out to W. J. Delongs W. Websters Jo. Griers then to W. Moultons had dinner & to Rockport back to Geo. for tea & home Byron McNeil paid me in full $5.50 Merrill Sweet sent me a cheque for $50.00 got home after tea was a nice day 18th I worked on Sleeth Renford on Spence paid $15.00 on Abrams note gave minus Pr 5.0 for one month 10 cts for cashing Sweets ch. 2 cts for peanuts; got a letter from Mrs W.A. Pennock with a money order for $20.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/63e7bd9aa257d38408504e87af4cb553.pdf e37ce53cc6c62bb3910f7598ac45e2d9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I gave Ed Goujon $5.00 on account. 19th wrote some letters cash 4 cts for sending samples to H.C. Payman gave Renford $5.00 Mary $2.00 spent 20 cts for matches Jas. Spence got his posts & headstone 1.25 have left to-night $29.47 20th went up to cemetery in morn M. & Mary S. & D.A. S. S. Th. Meeting in park in after-noon Mary & I went to church in eve 20 cts was a nice day 21st I worked on Sleeth job was a nice day Renf & I drove down to Ebenezer in eve 10 cts for peanuts https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/19b0962d1e8a8e46a579e0c100302f6d.pdf 43b3cc10e7e142184bcc4d089065cc70 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 22nd I worked up out old M Ferguson des on {2?}- rained mostly alday gave Mary $2.00 10 cts for shave 23rd 2 cts for stamps have left at noon $27.05 cts we loaded Sinner job this after-noon all but granite base on Websters waggon I got a waggon from Billy Rogers to take G. Base left after supper came out to R. Moultons stayed alright was a nice day gave Mary $2.00 24 came on to Elgin got job up alright spent 25 cts 25 cts for cement 1.30 at hotel I drove out to John Ache-sons house to get a chance to see them before purchasing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9226e7b1c64beee56507c5ca9add295a.pdf 53011ba29f4236429b4697b1ee2b3dc4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. called on Mrs Hurst then came out to Sarahs was a nice day 25 I took Billy’s buggy went out sold Miss Morris a job for Susan on to Mrs R. Young sold her a job for her husband back to J. Dancy & sold him a job for a family stone on to Billy’s for dinner load a job there on my waggon left Base at H.N. Lillies I got his buggy went over to Andy’s we went to Lyndhurst to Social M.E. church 25 cts was a nice day 26th Andy came up to Baptist cemetery with me to put in Mrs Niblocks Ins on mon I came on to Moul {?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/26bfdf75b82db14a50171a0f930a0012.pdf 4c187305f7dce3381092d03842cd0add PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. got 2 bags of potatoes gave Leslie 25 cts got home at noon gave Mary $2.35 spent eve at T. G. Ellis 5 cts to G. C. {Arring?} 5 cts for popcorn Mrs Watson ordered a set of posts with full name on $8.00 to be put in August was a nice day 27th we went to church this eve 20 cts was a nice day 28th I worked on Murphy job have left to-night 19.25 cts was a nice day 29th I finished Murphy job gave Thos. Hill $10.00 on act. 10 cts for harness repair 33 cts for cement Loaded Sleeth job & Turner Base on Goujon waggon have left to-night $19.32 cts was a nice day gave Mary $2.00 to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f92ad44e8df3c3f9ffb433781ece666.pdf b49d6a76bef27b117f52b918923fef22 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 30th Ed Goujon & I left about four for Sand Hill with Sleeth job & Hanly B. Base & Mc F. Posts we got out there a little after nine Mr Sleeth paid me in full $88.00 Mc F. owes me for the Posts $8.00 we left about three for home Renford got a waggon from N. G. Webster & brought out to G. H. cemetery {Acton?} & Spence posts we did not get them set in They are not paid for are $8.00 a set I came from there in with my own rig was a nice day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ccd27ad34e6c4dc158e6371b44d76b5.pdf 6a9cda7b53346d3883e86432a0d479de PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 1st is a nice morn but very cloudy have this morn $92.32 cts 50 cts for a flag W.G. Earl was here for dinner & tea 25 cts to go on ground 10 cts for ice cream cones for kids gave Mary $45.00 to put in Bank T. 2.02 to mail Loaded Murphy & Huskins jobs in Goujon waggon this eve Geo. was here for tea I left after seven came out to Moultons was a nice day a large crowd in town 14 cts for bread & 10 cts for popcorn took this with me 2nd came on to Phillipsville erected Murphy job got pay in full $110 got through about four went down to M. W. Willows had tea sold $150 job https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/47f69206992d09b1cf8b4a26d70576f7.pdf 6fce49377ef122732a97297de730b869 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. then out to Mrs Mark Chanto stayed alright—was a nice day but warm 3rd I sold a job here $130.00 had to {Gibs?} {Gile?} sold a $90.00 job on to Wm Freemans had dinner then to Newboro sold Mrs Harry Leggett a $135 job Mrs Daviden agreed to not purchase without see me on to Crosby had supper with Geo. Church 50 cts for an umbrella 10 cts for candy went up to W. J. Legget he paid me $70.00 on mon. I came out to Rifles cemetry set Huskins job $24.00 not paid then to Ross G. it rained on me all the way from Crosby https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2eb84f3fe3e39cb6b04b2f709bab0779.pdf 1b66eea3838d221cb14e16e7037ae121 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 4th I came down to Andy's this forenoon had dinner then we came to town called in to see Uncle Ben got in before six was a nice day rained some to-night went to church 20 cts got $5 from Mary 10 cts to {Sal. Fats?} & J. Berry 5th Andy started on Payman job I wrote letters to Mrs Sines {F. J. H Payman?} Gordon Tharrett Dep. $100 in bank got a draft for $66.66 cts cost 17 cts paid water bill $2.35 50 cts for stamps gave away 2 cts 10 cts for telephoning to R. H. Mc calpin was a nice day wrote to Mary this eve 6th I worked in shop mostly alday gave Mary $15.00 was a nice day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8765b7feae1aaf324ffaf9b14ffe2335.pdf 3e46ece001152c0041bca3a39fb24a95 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 7th I have this morn $14.32 Andy worked on Payman & Mc Fadden jobs up to about three O' Clock then we went up to cemetery finished Ferguson & Bowie jobs filled the letters It rained a little this eve & all night. 8th Andy was sick alday I sent an order to John Third & Son for 4 jobs gave Mary $2.00 was a nice day gave the kids 3 cts 9th Andy took my horse & Rig & went home I gave him $1.00 & $1.00 worth of stamps 10 cts for shave was a nice day {next page begins} have left-to-night $10.71 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a66a9f45a9a8ad1f05226dcbe2536dca.pdf 302d685518977488cca940dc753022cb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. have left to-night $10.71 cts. 10th finished up Mc Fadden job & worked some on McKinley slab Renford help at church work a while in park did not go home this eve was a nice day 11th Renford went home in morn & back in after-noon Rob G. & Hirtle came in this after-noon was a nice day 12 th we straightened up our shop 10 cts for a tag spent 15 cts gave Mary $2.50 Mr. Henry Hunt paid me $5.00 on mon. Mrs Ed Wright gave me a cheque for $66.00 payment in full for Grahams job Hunts was $15.00 & cheque for $35.00 70 cts for oats https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0706a5d851c49ffea6c7c044f2db5967.pdf 22e6cb04485aecdb1be37b7a78e3786c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. cashed a cheque for Jim's $9.12 we had about 8 for for dinner & supper Will Ferguson left Ins for mon to put it on the way I thought best Rob G. both left his the same way 25 cts for toilet paper 13 th Will Spence paid me for his posts $8.00 I gave Renford $2.00 sent cards to M. C. Sweet W. V. McFadden was a nice day. 14 th have this morn $18.75 cts. I gave Ed. Goujon $5.00 on teaming Mary $2.00 we had a nice shower of rain this after-noon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ef82bf663e3fe43467e7888ecb515d19.pdf 66cb964e30b37495031673bf18153506 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I sent John Ward & son an order for the D. Mackenzie 4 jobs 15’th got a shave 10 cts gave Joshua Abrams $5.00 on Ac. we took a drive up to Adams seele Zent this eve was a very warm day 5 cts for sand paper have left tonight &c. 60 cts got a money order from Ben Kells for 12.40 16 the got Hunt, 3.50 Dillon, {Wright?}, 66 Kells, 12.40 Cheques all cashed they cost 39 cts depo it all in Bank sent a card to Mrs. Vickery got sweet & somerville Berry job all ready this fore-noon the Kinley & lob Gough came https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb9c612822a0d564227ff737e2836fb4.pdf 56d7ac8b5710982af10ce71d06871d28 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. came up we loaded the Mc Fadden job went up & erected it was a very warm after-noon got home about seven we loaded Sweet Somerville Berry & McKinley slab it rained a lot to-night 17th I left about half past seven 10 cts for white lead got Sweet done about two O'clock he paid me in full $5.00 came back to Olive(?) erected Berry job went on over to St. Johns erected Somerville John(?) paid me by cheque $23.00 had tea at Ross G. he gave me $8.00 on his note I came on to Andy's stayed all night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/461be2eb3426bd98c16bb414f74a632f.pdf d6fc08a92bbe0fc1fb82c9fb8568a917 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to Andy's stayed all night {previous page ends} was a nice day but quite cloudy in morn 18th We came over to Jims Dan + I went down below Black Rapids to see some cattle & colts we had dinner & tea at Jims came to town was a nice day 19th I gave Thos. Hill $3.00 in full of Acc. 19 th It rained some to-day & sharpened a lot of tools to-day I paid for a bag of oats 1.20 + 50 cts on a wheel T. G. Ella marked Ins. on Sharrett + Church Die + Base I put $150.00 in Bank got Somerville cheque cashed 23.00 M. McFadden paid me $5.00 on monument I gave Mary $5.00 Renford brought us a tent I owe Mrs Donovan $5.00 for it. 20st we left about seven for Sand Hill cemetery https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/acf0f41f33435913a72054e3701a2b06.pdf 9506371c92380df74596e164fa073678 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. got Patterson Done she paid me in full $4.45 M Hanly came up left his Ins. + paid for it $4.45 we got those both started to-day we drove over to Sunbury seen M. Shannon about there lettering was a nice day 15 cts for planning & Inventory spent 30 cts we stayed in tent to-night I gave Mary 2.00 22nd 21nd I started Shannon job it rained some this after-noon Mr Thos Freeman ordered a ${55.00 ?} as des, in this book https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bc9ed21754d385e65b8be6c077037d5.pdf 14f82da20fa60be7ba6090941b25f557 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 22nd Mr. Geo. McFarland came up paid me for posts & cutting Ins $13.00 Ins. to be cut on marble job out at Latimer cemetery My eyes got bad so we left for home after-dinner paid Harry Sleeth in full $3.00 we stoped with them got home about six went & see Dr. Bird about my eyes paid him in full $5.00 23th got horse shod 1.00 gave Andy $5.00 have left this eve $80.00 24th have this morn $80.00 paid Workmen's Compensation act 7.80 cost 6 cts Vermont Marble Co 33.74 cost 32 cts 9.35 2/3.05 F. Webster team hauled a load up paid C.O.O dues 2.20 for July & Aug. sent Geo D. Mackenzie https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c0c5c4cc1c996910f49468eacd8beb3.pdf dc6fd5d7b23bd3786ba356243d6a4f56 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. a draft for 95.84 cost 15 cts this came out of Bank 10 cts for shave 50 cts for stamps + cards 15 cts for ball game ticket gave Renford 3.00 have left to-night 9.72 cts 25 th we both went to church in morn 50 cts I went in eve 5 cts Andy came back this after-noon was a nice day 26th Andy worked on Church job we got Gillespie Die in I marked 2 Ins on it + Ren. started on it to-day I paid my dues in Camp 1.00 in I.O.O.F. 1.75 in C.O.O. for ~July & August~ 2.20 1.35 for 137 lbs of Hay. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b95c8dc5a3def6016612eb79a337e27e.pdf ba1f828fb320a79f231c1dde5bfea264 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 27th we got ready this after-noon for Sand Hill I gave Mary 2.00 got a cheque from Mrs Alice Niblock for 7.80 Dep. 7.50 in Bank got 5.10 out of it 10 cts for shave 15 cts for cigars 5 cts for paint-oil {crossed out: got a money order from Ben Kells for 12.40 & got it cashed for it.} 28th finished up Hanly Patterson & Shannon got done about four went to Battersea sold Mr McBratney a 25.00 went in at R. G. Boal had tea they gave me cheque for 12.00 came to H. Sleeth stayed all night rained some this eve was a cloudy day {Shannon Berry job $8.45 Gillespie some letters on Nichols job $1.50 extra charge on Ad. Nichols} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b019f2e98392d7554bc70d7def925f4.pdf 51632afb104206830bff0d1f49fa05d2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 29 I settled with Mrs Sleeth 2.2 we left about half past six for Latimer Cem. cut McFarlane & Loney Ins. McF. was paid for last week Mr Loney paid me to-day $6.00 we had din & tea at Wes Merrimans $1.00 came on to Mrs Sands stayed all night was a nice day 30th We came to Kingston had dinner at Cousins I paid for all .70 came on home stoped at Willow Bank & filled some letters on a stone for John Moulton got home before six was a very warm day 31st got S. M. Berry money & cashed 8.25 31st I got Boal cheque cashed $12.00 cost 12 cts {? cts?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d0eb196993790f4d9fa3295eeb54e93a.pdf 81c0d99ffb755ba2ecd90d2b2ff94ebe PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. stamp paid Sun Life Dues $30.60 gave Mary $2.00 Ren $2.00 25 cts for Braces 25 for collar 5 for cigars 10 cts for peanuts 4.90 to T. D. Ellis for 100 flour paid a draft to-day of 226.00 to come out 10 cts for shave of Bank Acct. 5 cts for turpentine gave kids 3 cts gave Ed Goujon 12.00 in all 22.00 I left Robin Wright note in Bank 115 due Aug 12 th have left to-night 91.75 cts. I borrowed 2.00 from Andy to-day. Aug 1st Wet all went up to Adam Seele to-day left Andy & Senior to get their own dinner & supper we got back home a little before seven got ready Andy & gear(?)out to Jim place got them https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/51dce74c6952402e9979860d67f5956d.pdf 20ca38d5fb34d978dbe4ecf320d86a44 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. about eleven I gave Mary $4.00 to put in Bank was a nice day 2nd we came to Elgin sold Will McGuire a job on our way out drove around by S. M. Halladay got his wife Ins. to cut on mon. Andy started on it I finished out Geo. Brownie it came to 2.60 7 cts for Musilage was a nice day called on Mrs Pearson this eve 3rd I worked on Mitchell Base to-day it rained some this after-noon & to-night spent 20 cts Andy worked on Halladay job https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/304ef32ab4bf7a328dcf81cf825840d3.pdf dcd19961705428ed069aba4f0ad22a8b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 4th I started Chapin job to-day agreed to put Ins. on for $15.00 or to turn monument fill the other Ins & put mantel in for $2.00 they are to let me know if they want it all done but am to do the lettering anyhow Mr Sheldon paid me for lettering Brown job $2.60 D. A. Campbell wants me to get a small headstone ready for Humphrey at $6.00 15 cts for plating & {?} mustard sent a letter to H. G. Skinner a card to Rufus 8 cts for stamps Andy & I drove out to Fred Acheson {?} & John are to meet me to-morrow at Elgin cemetery in morn spent 20 cts it rained a lot to-day Andy worked part of day on Halladay & Mitchell have cash like tonight $21. 63 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/546cad04f601c338503b04c16d148551.pdf e4d889d5d2f7a587422d91d185bcd21e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 5th I got up early went up & worked on Chapin job before Breakfast Gouyou got out a little after seven fed his team & went on to Portland the Acheson Men came up to Cemetery ordered a monument. the size & style of Phil Halladay’s father & Mothers to be of Beer's Red Granite like what is in J. G. Dargavel’s wifes stone price all complete in cemetery $75.00 The Ins. to be raised & the short form to be erected May 1916 Andy & I started for portland had dinner at Henry Metcalf Ed. Gouyou away about half past three we did not get our job completed to.day I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c9af8a0e27f38b979c53d3695e4be189.pdf 37e50e2fb83f7130662951ed69418515 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. borrowed $1.00 from Andy to pay Mr Geo. Singleton for a load of stone 60 cts for cement 10 cts for brushes was a nice day Gouyou brought fence posts & footstone out 6th I went up before breakfast & finished Perryman job paid Mrs Metcalf $2.00 Mr F. J. Payman owes me $105.00 We came on to Phillipsville started Ralfe & Nolan jobs stoped at Alf. Elliotts it rained nearly allday we drove out to Howard cemetery this eve I spent 10 do. at Delta 7th We finished Nolan & Ralfe lettering painted letters on two other jobs one for Martin Murphy & one for a Mrs Murphy in Elgin each to be $1.50 Mrs M. Murphy came https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/114f1cf4408454a52d606ee7b9793f43.pdf d08598a1e9d40ac83721501641d5aff1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to cemetery paid me for cutting her sisters Ins. on Byrne mon. $3.00 I am to do it sometime in Sept. We had all our meals & lodging with Alf. $2.00 gave the youngster 2 5 cts got through about two came to Elgin finished up Halladay & Chapin jobs had tea at Pat's paid him $11.00 for three days & our suppers to-day 28 cts for varnish to-day we left for home a little after seven Billy Scott took Andy down from Orange Hall I got home about half past ten $1.18 1/2 for oats at T. D. Ellis spent 15 cts to-day Rob. G. came in this eve Mary put $65.00 of the $80.00 I gave her in Bank and Mr Henry Hunt left 90.00 to go on mon. this was put in Bank to-day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d793dbb57c5077486bb98331f888f3a.pdf 1f55777586018dcebcc49961d8f5d908 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 8 th Mary went to church in morn 20 cts Rob. went home after tea we all went to church in eve 20 cts was a nice day 9 th I have left this morn $11.65 I got $115.00 out of bank paid Jack Leeder in full for Morrow job & for my share of load there was $112.50 cts coming to him on Morrow job & 2.50 for teaming but I paid him $3.00 gave Johnny Bell 25 cts for hay T. D. Ellis $1.40 for bran was a nice day 2 cts for stamps https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d5674feb2056fcfd4e4c4333b08f2cb.pdf 992e4590a7a4957bbdb4eb61ad6dba8d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 10th I wrote to Mrs Hawkins Rev J. W. McNaughten sent him prices on Mon & three des. to choose from 35 cts for stamps & a postcard I got 75.00 out of bank sent B. D. D. & Johnston 25.00 cost 12 cts wrote J. N. Topping a letter 11th I gave Mary 3.00 Renford 5.00 drove out to Joshua Abrams we made arrangements about some more bases I gave him $10.00 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c9f87c1f53d359d8544b0aa20bd79f8.pdf 419536fdd3347d5a33ed84d60ca452d1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mary & Dora went on excursion to Ogdensburg 50 cts for tag 5 cts for ice cream cone for Hubert went down to ball game in after-noon was a nice day 12th I sent a money order for $29.32 cts Taxes to Calgary cost 12 cts 25 cts for writing pad 20 cts for post cards 25 cts for hair cut 2 cts for stamps it rained some this after-noon 50 cts to W Halladay for hay have left to-night 9.79 cts. 13 paid Light Bill 35 cts C. H. Mc- Calpin brought me 2330 lbs of Hay at $14 per ton come to 16.31 cts I am to pay him in about 2 weeks https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7714fc2d3d7970c1bb03482f00d33419.pdf 6fa191a1552ac495620a25cd1a5f0bdd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 14th I sent some more des. & prices to Rev. J W McNaughton cost 5 cts. I drove out Joshua Abrams told him I would not accept the base he sent in on the 13th size 3-0 x 1-6 x 1-2 he said to roll it to one side & not use it Rob Campbell & I went out & built-foundation in afternoon 10 cts for shave we got ready came out & Jims after tea Mr Ernest Acton paid Mary for there posts to-day $8.00 was a nice day 15th It rained out here to-day Jim & I went for bath to lake he went to Brockville we left about three stoped at Moulton a while got home at seven https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c64e795ffdcce2f929654771ce61c4ff.pdf 1ace6e36b551faba7e08245e7ffe9f38 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 16th I have this morn $7.29 I gave Ed. Gouyou Actons cheque makes a total of $30.00 I have gave him for teaming Actons cheque was for 8.00 it was for posts I finished up Tasker job & worked some on Simpson 17th We loaded Root. Thanett jobs & Hunt Bottom base on Gouyou’s & Websters wagon had Websters little wagon gave Mary 75 cts 25 cts for rollers 18th {I Went?} down erected the two jobs Mr. Root paid me in full $12.50 Gordon Thanett said he was well pleased with job he did not pay me owed me $21.20 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/597d0e78f5b8f5ed31e7f5d98a0f55d6.pdf 5b0d8714faed6ab3ba1f3318d705df7d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. gave Mary $5.00 {previous page ends here} 19th We loaded Tasker job 4 posts Stevens posts & Mr B. Base on Websters wagon I paid a store Bill at Wrights $12.50 one at Taylors $13.17 one to Black Taylor $28.00 I went down to Lansdown on train this eve 85 cts for return ticket sold Firman bross a mon. like Blairs for $110 he paid me $10.00 on it I gave Geo $22.00 on note makes a total I have paid on it of $30.00 came up on midnight was a nice day got 2 bu. oats $1.30 gave Hubert 7 cts sent some bot. Rev. J. W. Mc Naughton designs {next page begins} papers & cards paid mis https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ab416380dcee235da43c77c740876fb.pdf c496d3c4731d987a8d47269d70633c99 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Bill Donovan for post 50 cts {previous page ends here} 20 I left at half past five for sand Hill I had Websters wagon Mr. Lucy paid me in full $23 I gave him back $1.00 got home about nine Mr Giles Stevens owes me $8.00 for posts Miss Mary Dixon paid me in full $10.00 I gave this to J. Leeder 21st I dep. in Bank of Toronto $52.62 cts paid Chas. Rogers for painting $7.00 60 cts for 1 bu. of potatoes 25 cts P. R. for apples spent {crossed out: 20 cts at Delta} gave Mary $5.00 she gave Renford $1.00 have left to-night $18.26 cts It rained nearly allday https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c231688e7c0deb34f6652715d347ab12.pdf 9a100fbf17f217ef2a7306029158a1fd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 22nd We went to church in morn it rained a little to-day Rob. G. brought Ethelena back she was gone 2 weeks he went home this eve 23rd I gave Hubert 7 cts Mrs Watson paid me for posts $9.00 paid Jas Thomson for Journal to Dec 31st 1915 $1.15 we went to Flossie Davis funeral in after-noon then down Halstead Bay cemetery in eve took whole family got Mr F. J. Payman cheque for {$100.00?} deposited it in Bank cost 15 cts they charged a third draft up to me for $178 {00/11?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3db8d0d8d866c6ab0d85a8922c4d7bc7.pdf 63407ed110ffd4399eb5203278d49647 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 24th sent an order to I. bird & son for 3 jobs 6 cts for stamps & envelope have left this morn $25.95 cts The Tye Girls paid there bill in full $3.00 I gave Joshua Abrams $20.00 on account to-day paid Rob G. $2.50 Left $14.50 with Mary to pay the Dr. Bill to Dr. Bird for Ethelena $4.00 had Dora over 50 cts for medicine for her. 5 cts for popcorn got a waggon from Webster this eve took Watson posts out set them in was a nice day Ross Gamble mon. was charged up to my account in bank to-day it is $71.10 he owes me the balance over $100 on it 25 Renford went to Ball game I gave him $1.50 to-day 10 cts for shave Justice Delong gave me a cheque for $1.00 cost 15 cts to get dep. Robin Wright sent me a cheque for 1.15 have left to-night $15.18 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f71563440f26ab681da5de0634a28ba.pdf b226d8af8c8dd5336321b9e26145ffbe PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 26th I paid N. A. Webster $17.50 in full for teaming to May 13th 1915 got Robin Wright cheque cashed 2 cts paid I. W. Bennett in full $8.99 went down paid 23.55 duty on Stanley Dier & Cliffe jobs Websters hauled them up for me was a nice day we all went to garden party at Blink Bonnie 30 cts spent 15 cts was a cool eve I got $40.00 out of Bank to-day have left to-night 40.15 cts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f06ead8589a0a883b34a081efa8e4604.pdf 18c7b3143d26b694644de9a9d6009077 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mrs Harry Leggett choose Des No 28 80 in Die 2-4 x 1-0 x 1.2 Mrs Samuel Heatt University Ave. Write Michael Bowery about Hugh Bowery stone ordered by Mrs Wright. Arthur Smith Elginburg about Ins on stone at Latimer RR No 1. See Chas. Trotter Bushindale & Henry Stewart Brockville for stone for Miss Stuart Coal oil $1.00 7 lb {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6df233818ec49ed3bc4ca2962d0ddb89.pdf 4b0bfd523c01d633bc587aad822fef77 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank; back cover} 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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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1915 </p><p>May 1 </p><p>Sept 1 </p><p>{On paper note on the upper left corner} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mrs Harry Haggett Shorey </p><p>Day Book 2880 in File 2-48-0 </p><p>Mrs Samuel Scott </p><p>University Ave. </p><p>Write Michael Connery about Hugh Connery stone ordered by Mrs Wright. </p><p>Arthur Smith Glenburnie about ins on stone at Latimer RR No 1. See Chas. Trotter Bushindale &amp; Henry Stewart Brockville for stone for Miss Stewart. </p><p>Coal oil 1.02 X 6.536 {illegible} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mrs L.H. Allen Edmonten {?} </p><p>(W.B. Caron Athelstina R.F. D. 1 care of Geo Haggett {?} </p><p>May 1st 1915 to Sept. 1st 1915 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 1st- 1915 </p><p><br /> It misted rain mostly all day I got 11 cases of Granite from station from John Third &amp; Son 5 cases from Mackenzie 36.75 frt &amp; Duty on Mackenzie’s &amp; 77.70 Duty on Thirds I gave a cheque for this 2 cts war tax Webster team hauled it all up 4 loads we got them all up in fore noon &amp; Renford &amp; I erected them in after- noon 10 cts for shave Renford went home this eve Jas Galloway left his wife Ins. to cut on stone down at Guy’s Mills if Granite 15 cts per letter if marble 10 cts have left to-night 14.61 cts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May the 2nd I went to church twice to-day 15-5 </p><p>3rd 27 cts for putty we loaded Leith job this fore-noon I got a sack of cement 55 cts went down this after-noon erected Leith job got cheque for 95.00 payment in full Websters team took it down I went out to Lansdowne stayed alright at Georges it was a nice day </p><p>4th I got Leith cheque cashed 95.00 drew out $25.00 of it; went down paid $20.00 frt on the granite I got from Mac {Raney?} last week </p><p>4th Geo &amp; I went down to River to Dans's Geo drove his horse I came home by Wallie's &amp; Cliffe home Mrs Cliffe gave </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>me an order for a job in Royal Blue des no 1320 size 2-6 x 1-0 x 2-10 to be erected in August got home for dinner loaded Niblock job this after-noon &amp; Sweets bottom base I came out to Jims after tea I gave Mary $8.00 to-day got a pair pants 1.60 got two pair of boots 3.00 </p><p>5th I came up to Baptist Cem erected Niblock job got through about three had dinner at H.N. Lillie 55 cts on to Lynd-hurst 25 cts for cap I was in to see Gordon &amp; Bruce this after-noon gave Bruce 5.00 on what I owe them &amp; got two small pieces of Granite to-day I came on out to R.G. Earls stayed alright—was a nice day paid Ralph Dougal 30 cts for a shoe on horse last winter </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{6th?} {Maitland?} &amp; {Gilleys?} sold Mrs Jas. L. Bell a {mono?} at $110 in R.B. to be erected in Aug des no [blank space] on to John Morris had dinner there over to Thos. Morris they agreed to see me the last week in this month about a monument for Susan Morris It was to-day {&amp; not?} yesterday that I was in to see Gordon &amp; Bruce I stayed alright at {Andy's?} we drove over to Henry Wings he is to give me a chance &amp; {Cheetham?} are to also for Ben Struthers was a nice day 10 cts for candy to-day </p><p>7th I came up to St. Johns Websters team brought out </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Cockrill job to-day I had dinner at Bill Scotts. Mrs Cockrill is to pay me next week in full $130 I drove up to Frank Johnstons near Sand Hill had supper then in to Thos. Gillespie he is to see me before purchasing It rained on me mostly all the way in some of the time very hard was a nice day </p><p>8th I wrote to Mrs Christie Niblock Lena M. Steadman Geo G. Mackenzie sent him a draft for $140.25 in full for what Granite he has sent me up to date I drawed $30.02 cts out of Bank paid Fred Jackson in full for hay $18.75 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10 cts for stamps 5 cts for this Book was a nice day Renford was sick to-day I have left to-night 18.73 cts. </p><p>9th I went to church in morn 15-5 Mary went in eve was a nice day but cool </p><p>10 th I sent Third an order for three monuments paid light bill 67 cts sent cards to W.J. Leggett W. F. Rouswell a letter to Mrs G.M. Martin 25 cts for writing pad had an early supper came down to A. Waldie’s on down to Kent’s near Rockport they agreed to see me before purchasing left there after came back to Geo. stayed over night was a nice day but quite cool </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>cool {from previous page} </p><p>11 th came up home this morn got Rouswell job boxed and shiped this after-noon Websters team hauled it down for me I paid James Bishops 2.00 for his trip to Ebenezer about two weeks ago he wanted 2.50 but was satisfied with 2.00 if I thought it was Right the frt on Rouswell job to Newboro was $4.62 Mary &amp; I called on Mrs Cornett this eve 5 cts for candy </p><p>12 th Loaded Leggett job this after-noon on Websters waggon I left about half past three came out to Mrs Wm Cockrill she paid me in full $130.00 on to Ross's for tea was a nice day on to W. J. Leggett stayed alright gave Mary 84 cts </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13 th we erected Leggett job to-day It rained some not much the team got out about noon. </p><p>14th finished up Leggett pointing this morn came to Newboro had dinner and stayed till after dinner saturday at hotel Mr Robt Leggett hauled Rouswell job up to cemetery for me $1.50 was a nice day I done some canvasing 30 cts to Mr Graham for cement &amp; sand </p><p>15'th I went up &amp; finished up Rouswell job got a cheque for $100 in full Mrs H. Leggett &amp; Mrs Davidson went up to cemetery with me Mrs Leggett promised me her job &amp; Mrs {goes onto next page} Davidson promised to not- </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Davidson promised to not- order without see me again M J Dier gave me an order 25 cts for hair cut &amp; shave $3.50 hotel bill Mrs Dr Belchin promised me faithfull her order I came out to Miss Elija Chamberlains the young lad promised me faithfull their job came on home 10 cts for candy had supper a Ross G. got home about nine Rob G. arrived in this after-noon was a nice day but cool </p><p>16th Rob G &amp; I went to church 20 cts it- rained some this eve this was confirmation sunday </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>17th we started Harvey marker I worked most of fore- noon on it Renford came up this morn he worked this after-noon on it I drove out to J. Abrams this eve I started Mrs DeLongs Ins gave Mary $5.00 </p><p>18th I finished DeLong Ins Renford got Willis base ready this fore-noon &amp; worked on Harvey marker this after-noon the Frye Girls gave me $15.00 on their account to-day Will Spence got his marker paid me $2.00 I wrote to Mrs G. M. Martin Jacob Dillon Rob Orr &amp; C. </p><p>Austin </p><p>gave Hubert 5 cts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>19th have left this morn $237.05 I finished up Harvey job Dep. $200 in T. Bank 100 in each Rouswell cheque for 1.00 there was 15 cts exc. 12 cts for stamps got 48 cts worth of stamps &amp; cards </p><p>20th Got Harvey &amp; Willis jobs ready to load We Loaded them after dinner on Websters waggon all but Willis Die I borrowed Jas. Donovan’s waggon loaded the Die on it Marked Ins. on Pennock job left a little after five for Jim’s got out a little after eight was a nice day I gave Renford 2.50 gave Mary $5.00 </p><p>21st I came on to Lyndhurst erected the two jobs Mr Willis paid me in full $5.00 Mr Harvey gave me a cheque for 65.00 I had dinner &amp; tea at Miss M. Dobbs. It rained a hard </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>shower this eve it was after eight when I left Lyndhurst came to Moultons stayed over night </p><p>22nd started for home drove up to Donaldsons Blacksmith shop &amp; then home Albert Donaldson was in &amp; left an order for monument I paid Joshua Abrams $10.00 N. G. Webster $10.00 Mr Thos. Root was in paid for marble heart $4.00 Wm Lindsay was in paid his account $4.00 I dep $3.00 &amp; Harvey cheque for $65.00 in 10 cts etc. T Bank 20 cts for stamps on cheques 30 cts for meat 5 cts for cigaretts was a nice day 35 cts for varnish Renford went home this eve </p><p>{next page begins} 23rd Mary went to church in </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>23rd Mary went to church in morn I went in eve 20 cts was a nice day 24th I finished up Pennock job gave kids 2 cts paid my dues in C.O.F for May &amp; June $2.20 have left to-night 13.25 cts. Renford did not come back to-day </p><p>25th Renford came back this morn I got $60.00 out of Bank went down paid $57.65 Duty on 8 cases of Granite from Third Webster team hauled up two load for me We load Delong Wright &amp; Pennock jobs on Webster's &amp; Lougon waggon &amp; Austins on Ross G. Waggon 10 cts for shave I left after tea came out to Ross G. it was after nine when I got out there was a nice day 25 cts for two collars </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>26 stayed at Ross till about nine O'clock it rained some last night and this fore-noon the loads got to Elgin we got unloaded by noon spent 25 cts I got Delong &amp; Wrights up this after-noon stayed {crossed out words} at Thirds over night </p><p>27th settled with Pat $2.00 Mrs Rust 35 cts. came on to Portland $1.20 for two sacks of cement Ross got out about noon with Austin job we got it up after seven this eve had dinner &amp; tea at hotel I stayed alright was a nice day 15 cts for telephoning </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>28 th I finished up Austin job paid my bill $4.50 came by Harlem home by Elgin Erected Pennock job had dinner at Elgin seen John Acheson to-day he agreed to let me know when they got ready to pur- chase monument Mr. Thos. Morris did also I had supper at Sarahs 65 cts for dinner at Pats came by Henry Wings to Lyndhurst then to Moultons stayed alright was a nice day </p><p>29 th went up to Seeley Bay Mildred &amp; I with Bobs horse &amp; rig around by Wes Kennys he’s to give me a chance before purchasing </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Annie came in with me we got in by noon 10 cts for shave this eve gave Mary $1.00 Hubert 1 cts. was a nice day have left to-night 45 cts. Renford went home. </p><p>30 th I did not go to church to-day Mary &amp; Annie went in eve was a nice day 20 cts </p><p>31st Renford came back this morn I drew out of Bank $55.00 went down paid duty 20.96 frt. Websters team hauled it up 3 cases of Granite it was the Hunt job we erected it in front yard we loaded Donovan carman job &amp; {W. H. B...?} on Web {next page} sters &amp; Lougon waggons. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>sters &amp; Lougon waggons I got 1 sack of cement at Taylor not paid went down to Hal- stead Bury erected the two jobs got cheques for both Donovan $105 Cowan $100 got home about eight—was a nice day gave Mary $1.00 20 cts for rollers 10 cts pencils 10 cts for salt </p><p>June 1st I got this to Dep those two cheques in T. Bank 18 cts for cashing Cowans 18 cts for putty Wm Edwards paid me $6.60 for lettering of Bessie job we loaded Fergusons Hanleys Connery Ledgered loaded Morrows Die &amp; Base Hanley Bottom Base we also loaded 12 ft stone down at Luders for Dixon &amp; Morrow jobs Jas. Bishops took the load from </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Lueders Webster &amp; Goujons for me I am to pay for part of Bishops trip 2nd I left about half past four got out there a little after seven we got them all up but Connery to-day I had tea at H. Sleeth we went for a drive this eve I stayed at- Hanleys to-night was a dandy day they are to pay me part in June &amp; part in July it is 2.00 Mr Daniel Ferguson paid me in full $115 </p><p>3rd I came over got Mary Dixon we came to cemetery set in the 8 ft stone there was one broken that I am to replace I also set {there posts...?} Miss {next page begins} Dixon is to send me balance </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dixon is to send me balance due on job of $10.00 soon I came on to Battersea had dinner at hotel 50 cts Mrs Payne paid me in full $8.00 I drove out to Wm Dixon sold a $200 job for May 1916 back to Mac Farlands sold a set of posts with Mc T. an for 9.00 back to M Clarkes he is to give me his job when he decides to buy out to R. J. Boal had tea they are to pay me sometime soon $125 I went down to Ivey got Ins for his job back to Boals stayed alright- </p><p>4th came up to cemetery finished up all my work &amp; erected Connery job Mrs Elizabeth Wright owes me $20.00 her address is Seeland on to Mrs Sands if her lettering is not done when I am </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>up in July I am to do it at 25 cts a letter Mr John Sleeth told me this morn he wanted the raised letters on his came on to Battersea had dinner 50 cts left a feed of oats there got a tire set 50 cts came by Inverary am to do a job of lettering for Frank Lowery on marble at Latimer cemetery on to Michael Draves sold him a $110 job had supper on to Robt Orr stayed alright was a nice day 5 cts for candy </p><p>he choosed the Beers Red a 210 job came on home Jas Spence ordered a marker $45.00 &amp; a set of posts $8.00 I gave Mary 5.00 spent 20 cts Rob G. &amp; Allen &amp; Carl came {next page begins} in this after-noon Andy was here for dinner I Dep $120 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>in this after-noon Andy was here for dinner I Dep $120 in T Bank 60 cts for Rep on shoe shoe </p><p>6th Rob &amp; Allen went home after dinner I went to M.E. church 3 times to-day 15-15 Chas. Pritchard was here for dinner &amp; tea &amp; over night was a nice day 7th have left this morn $5.12 cts I gave Dora 5 cts Mildred &amp; Hiram were in for dinner was a very warm day rained a little this eve sent a card to Andy 2 cts </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8th I wrote cards to Bryan Michael L. J. Dier letters to Mrs G.M. Martin Mrs W.A. Pennock 60 cts for stamps &amp; P.C. 48 cts for light bill 5 cts to Hubert I drove out to Josh Abrams he came in this after-noon I gave him an order for some more bases Jas. Seale paid me in full $1.00 was a nice day. </p><p>9th have left this morn $4.92 cts. I got $40.00 out of Bank went down paid $40.36 Frt &amp; Duty on {Shiner &amp; Hukins?} job got N.G. Webster to haul it up for me Mary &amp; I drove out in eve to Robin Wright got his note for $115.00 It rained some </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5 cts for Gazomabac. </p><p>10th I went down in after-noon built Mcneil foun-dation Hubert went with me was a nice day I ordered some Granite &amp; marble to-day </p><p>11th I worked on Sinner job to-day It rained a lot to-day I went to church 5 cts for peanuts 12th I gave Mary 65 cts to-day sent taxes 1.50 to Kalgan for lots 5-7 cost 7 cts, 10 cts for shave 10 cts {Arring?} 10 cts for peanuts &amp; corn Renford stoped work about three went home this eve have left to-night 1.96 cts was a nice day, {crossed out: 25 cts for toilet paper.} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>13th I went to church in morn Mary &amp; I both went in eve 40 cts for this Sunday &amp; last The L. O. L. attended our church this eve was a nice day </p><p>14th I finished up Sinnes job &amp; got Sleeths in It rained mostly all day Webster hauled up two load from station </p><p>15th got Wright marble job finished up 10 cts for shave It was to-morrow that it rained not to-day gave Mary 12 5 cts for popcorn </p><p>16th got horse shod gave E. Seale 39 cts on it was all the money I had we load McNeil &amp; Wright jobs on Websters &amp; Lougons waggons went down after dinner &amp; erected the two </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>dinner &amp; erected the two went on to Geo, stayed over night there is $5.00 due me on Mcneils &amp; $6.50 on Wrights—was a nice day Mary drew $1.50 water tank gave me $1.00 </p><p>17th I drove out to W. J. Delongs W. Websters Jo. Griers then to W. Moultons had dinner &amp; to Rockport back to Geo. for tea &amp; home Byron McNeil paid me in full $5.50 Merrill Sweet sent me a cheque for $50.00 got home after tea was a nice day </p><p>18th I worked on Sleeth Renford on Spence paid $15.00 on Abrams note gave minus Pr 5.0 for one month 10 cts for cashing Sweets ch. 2 cts for peanuts; got a letter from Mrs W.A. Pennock with a money order for $20.00 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>I gave Ed Goujon $5.00 on account. </p><p>19th wrote some letters cash 4 cts for sending samples to H.C. Payman gave Renford $5.00 Mary $2.00 spent 20 cts for matches Jas. Spence got his posts &amp; headstone 1.25 have left to-night $29.47 </p><p>20th went up to cemetery in morn M. &amp; Mary S. &amp; D.A. S. S. Th. Meeting in park in after-noon Mary &amp; I went to church in eve 20 cts was a nice day </p><p>21st I worked on Sleeth job was a nice day Renf &amp; I drove down to Ebenezer in eve 10 cts for peanuts </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>22nd I worked up out old M Ferguson des on {2?}- rained mostly alday gave Mary $2.00 10 cts for shave </p><p>23rd 2 cts for stamps have left at noon $27.05 cts we loaded Sinner job this after-noon all but granite base on Websters waggon I got a waggon from Billy Rogers to take G. Base left after supper came out to R. Moultons stayed alright was a nice day gave Mary $2.00 </p><p>24 came on to Elgin got job up alright spent 25 cts 25 cts for cement 1.30 at hotel I drove out to John Ache-sons house to get a chance to see them before purchasing </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>called on Mrs Hurst then came out to Sarahs was a nice day </p><p>25 I took Billy’s buggy went out sold Miss Morris a job for Susan on to Mrs R. Young sold her a job for her husband back to J. Dancy &amp; sold him a job for a family stone on to Billy’s for dinner load a job there on my waggon left Base at H.N. Lillies I got his buggy went over to Andy’s we went to Lyndhurst to Social M.E. church 25 cts was a nice day </p><p>26th Andy came up to Baptist cemetery with me to put in Mrs Niblocks Ins on mon I came on to Moul {?} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>got 2 bags of potatoes gave Leslie 25 cts got home at noon gave Mary $2.35 spent eve at T. G. Ellis 5 cts to G. C. {Arring?} 5 cts for popcorn Mrs Watson ordered a set of posts with full name on $8.00 to be put in August was a nice day </p><p>27th we went to church this eve 20 cts was a nice day </p><p>28th I worked on Murphy job have left to-night 19.25 cts was a nice day </p><p>29th I finished Murphy job gave Thos. Hill $10.00 on act. 10 cts for harness repair 33 cts for cement Loaded Sleeth job &amp; Turner Base on Goujon waggon have left to-night $19.32 cts was a nice day gave Mary $2.00 to-night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>30th Ed Goujon &amp; I left about four for Sand Hill with Sleeth job &amp; Hanly B. Base &amp; Mc F. Posts we got out there a little after nine Mr Sleeth paid me in full $88.00 Mc F. owes me for the Posts $8.00 we left about three for home Renford got a waggon from N. G. Webster &amp; brought out to G. H. cemetery {Acton?} &amp; Spence posts we did not get them set in They are not paid for are $8.00 a set I came from there in with my own rig was a nice day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 1st is a nice morn but very cloudy have this morn $92.32 cts 50 cts for a flag W.G. Earl was here for dinner &amp; tea 25 cts to go on ground 10 cts for ice cream cones for kids gave Mary $45.00 to put in Bank T. 2.02 to mail Loaded Murphy &amp; Huskins jobs in Goujon waggon this eve Geo. was here for tea I left after seven came out to Moultons was a nice day a large crowd in town 14 cts for bread &amp; 10 cts for popcorn took this with me </p><p>2nd came on to Phillipsville erected Murphy job got pay in full $110 got through about four went down to M. W. Willows had tea sold $150 job </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>then out to Mrs Mark Chanto stayed alright—was a nice day but warm </p><p>3rd I sold a job here $130.00 had to {Gibs?} {Gile?} sold a $90.00 job on to Wm Freemans had dinner then to Newboro sold Mrs Harry Leggett a $135 job Mrs Daviden agreed to not purchase without see me on to Crosby had supper with Geo. Church 50 cts for an umbrella 10 cts for candy went up to W. J. Legget he paid me $70.00 on mon. I came out to Rifles cemetry set Huskins job $24.00 not paid then to Ross G. it rained on me all the way from Crosby </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>4th I came down to Andy's this forenoon had dinner then we came to town called in to see Uncle Ben got in before six was a nice day rained some to-night went to church 20 cts got $5 from Mary 10 cts to {Sal. Fats?} &amp; J. Berry </p><p>5th Andy started on Payman job I wrote letters to Mrs Sines {F. J. H Payman?} Gordon Tharrett Dep. $100 in bank got a draft for $66.66 cts cost 17 cts paid water bill $2.35 50 cts for stamps gave away 2 cts 10 cts for telephoning to R. H. Mc calpin was a nice day wrote to Mary this eve </p><p>6th I worked in shop mostly alday gave Mary $15.00 was a nice day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>7th I have this morn $14.32 Andy worked on Payman &amp; Mc Fadden jobs up to about three O' Clock then we went up to cemetery finished Ferguson &amp; Bowie jobs filled the letters It rained a little this eve &amp; all night. </p><p>8th Andy was sick alday I sent an order to John Third &amp; Son for 4 jobs gave Mary $2.00 was a nice day gave the kids 3 cts </p><p>9th Andy took my horse &amp; Rig &amp; went home I gave him $1.00 &amp; $1.00 worth of stamps 10 cts for shave was a nice day {next page begins} have left-to-night $10.71 cts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>have left to-night $10.71 cts. </p><p>10th finished up Mc Fadden job &amp; worked some on McKinley slab Renford help at church work a while in park did not go home this eve was a nice day </p><p>11th Renford went home in morn &amp; back in after-noon Rob G. &amp; Hirtle came in this after-noon was a nice day </p><p>12 th we straightened up our shop 10 cts for a tag spent 15 cts gave Mary $2.50 Mr. Henry Hunt paid me $5.00 on mon. Mrs Ed Wright gave me a cheque for $66.00 payment in full for Grahams job Hunts was $15.00 &amp; cheque for $35.00 70 cts for oats </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>cashed a cheque for Jim's $9.12 we had about 8 for for dinner &amp; supper Will Ferguson left Ins for mon to put it on the way I thought best Rob G. both left his the same way 25 cts for toilet paper </p><p>13 th Will Spence paid me for his posts $8.00 I gave Renford $2.00 sent cards to M. C. Sweet W. V. McFadden was a nice day. </p><p>14 th have this morn $18.75 cts. I gave Ed. Goujon $5.00 on teaming Mary $2.00 we had a nice shower of rain this after-noon </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>I sent John Ward &amp; son an order for the D. Mackenzie 4 jobs </p><p>15’th got a shave 10 cts gave Joshua Abrams $5.00 on Ac. we took a drive up to Adams seele Zent this eve was a very warm day 5 cts for sand paper have left tonight &amp;c. 60 cts got a money order from Ben Kells for 12.40 </p><p>16 the got Hunt, 3.50 Dillon, {Wright?}, 66 Kells, 12.40 Cheques all cashed they cost 39 cts depo it all in Bank sent a card to Mrs. Vickery got sweet &amp; somerville Berry job all ready this fore-noon the Kinley &amp; lob Gough came </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>came up we loaded the Mc Fadden job went up &amp; erected it was a very warm after-noon got home about seven we loaded Sweet Somerville Berry &amp; McKinley slab it rained a lot to-night </p><p>17th I left about half past seven 10 cts for white lead got Sweet done about two O'clock he paid me in full $5.00 came back to Olive(?) erected Berry job went on over to St. Johns erected Somerville John(?) paid me by cheque $23.00 had tea at Ross G. he gave me $8.00 on his note I came on to Andy's stayed all night </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>to Andy's stayed all night {previous page ends} was a nice day but quite cloudy in morn </p><p>18th We came over to Jims Dan + I went down below Black Rapids to see some cattle &amp; colts we had dinner &amp; tea at Jims came to town was a nice day </p><p>19th I gave Thos. Hill $3.00 in full of Acc. 19 th It rained some to-day &amp; sharpened a lot of tools to-day I paid for a bag of oats 1.20 + 50 cts on a wheel T. G. Ella marked Ins. on Sharrett + Church Die + Base I put $150.00 in Bank got Somerville cheque cashed 23.00 M. McFadden paid me $5.00 on monument I gave Mary $5.00 Renford brought us a tent I owe Mrs Donovan $5.00 for it. </p><p>20st we left about seven for Sand Hill cemetery </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>got Patterson Done she paid me in full $4.45 M Hanly came up left his Ins. + paid for it $4.45 we got those both started to-day we drove over to Sunbury seen M. Shannon about there lettering was a nice day 15 cts for planning &amp; Inventory spent 30 cts we stayed in tent to-night I gave Mary 2.00 </p><p>22nd </p><p>21nd I started Shannon job it rained some this after-noon Mr Thos Freeman ordered a ${55.00&#160;?} as des, in this book </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>22nd Mr. Geo. McFarland came up paid me for posts &amp; cutting Ins $13.00 Ins. to be cut on marble job out at Latimer cemetery My eyes got bad so we left for home after-dinner paid Harry Sleeth in full $3.00 we stoped with them got home about six went &amp; see Dr. Bird about my eyes paid him in full $5.00 </p><p>23th got horse shod 1.00 gave Andy $5.00 have left this eve $80.00 </p><p>24th have this morn $80.00 paid Workmen's Compensation act 7.80 cost 6 cts Vermont Marble Co 33.74 cost 32 cts 9.35 2/3.05 F. Webster team hauled a load up paid C.O.O dues 2.20 for July &amp; Aug. sent Geo D. Mackenzie </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>a draft for 95.84 cost 15 cts this came out of Bank 10 cts for shave 50 cts for stamps + cards 15 cts for ball game ticket gave Renford 3.00 have left to-night 9.72 cts </p><p>25 th we both went to church in morn 50 cts I went in eve 5 cts Andy came back this after-noon was a nice day </p><p>26th Andy worked on Church job we got Gillespie Die in I marked 2 Ins on it + Ren. started on it to-day I paid my dues in Camp 1.00 in I.O.O.F. 1.75 in C.O.O. for ~July &amp; August~ 2.20 1.35 for 137 lbs of Hay. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>27th we got ready this after-noon for Sand Hill I gave Mary 2.00 got a cheque from Mrs Alice Niblock for 7.80 Dep. 7.50 in Bank got 5.10 out of it 10 cts for shave 15 cts for cigars 5 cts for paint-oil {crossed out: got a money order from Ben Kells for 12.40 &amp; got it cashed for it.} </p><p>28th finished up Hanly Patterson &amp; Shannon got done about four went to Battersea sold Mr McBratney a 25.00 went in at R. G. Boal had tea they gave me cheque for 12.00 came to H. Sleeth stayed all night rained some this eve was a cloudy day {Shannon Berry job $8.45 Gillespie some letters on Nichols job $1.50 extra charge on Ad. Nichols} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>29 I settled with Mrs Sleeth 2.2 we left about half past six for Latimer Cem. cut McFarlane &amp; Loney Ins. McF. was paid for last week Mr Loney paid me to-day $6.00 we had din &amp; tea at Wes Merrimans $1.00 came on to Mrs Sands stayed all night was a nice day </p><p>30th We came to Kingston had dinner at Cousins I paid for all .70 came on home stoped at Willow Bank &amp; filled some letters on a stone for John Moulton got home before six was a very warm day </p><p>31st got S. M. Berry money &amp; cashed 8.25 31st I got Boal cheque cashed $12.00 cost 12 cts {? cts?} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>stamp paid Sun Life Dues $30.60 gave Mary $2.00 Ren $2.00 25 cts for Braces 25 for collar 5 for cigars 10 cts for peanuts 4.90 to T. D. Ellis for 100 flour paid a draft to-day of 226.00 to come out 10 cts for shave of Bank Acct. 5 cts for turpentine gave kids 3 cts gave Ed Goujon 12.00 in all 22.00 I left Robin Wright note in Bank 115 due Aug 12 th have left to-night 91.75 cts. I borrowed 2.00 from Andy to-day. </p><p>Aug 1st Wet all went up to Adam Seele to-day left Andy &amp; Senior to get their own dinner &amp; supper we got back home a little before seven got ready Andy &amp; gear(?)out to Jim place got them </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>about eleven I gave Mary $4.00 to put in Bank was a nice day 2nd we came to Elgin sold Will McGuire a job on our way out drove around by S. M. Halladay got his wife Ins. to cut on mon. Andy started on it I finished out Geo. Brownie it came to 2.60 7 cts for Musilage was a nice day called on Mrs Pearson this eve </p><p>3rd I worked on Mitchell Base to-day it rained some this after-noon &amp; to-night spent 20 cts Andy worked on Halladay job </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>4th I started Chapin job to-day agreed to put Ins. on for $15.00 or to turn monument fill the other Ins &amp; put mantel in for $2.00 they are to let me know if they want it all done but am to do the lettering anyhow Mr Sheldon paid me for lettering Brown job $2.60 D. A. Campbell wants me to get a small headstone ready for Humphrey at $6.00 15 cts for plating &amp; {?} mustard sent a letter to H. G. Skinner a card to Rufus 8 cts for stamps Andy &amp; I drove out to Fred Acheson {?} &amp; John are to meet me to-morrow at Elgin cemetery in morn spent 20 cts it rained a lot to-day Andy worked part of day on Halladay &amp; Mitchell have cash like tonight $21. 63 cts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>5th I got up early went up &amp; worked on Chapin job before Breakfast Gouyou got out a little after seven fed his team &amp; went on to Portland the Acheson Men came up to Cemetery ordered a monument. the size &amp; style of Phil Halladay’s father &amp; Mothers to be of Beer's Red Granite like what is in J. G. Dargavel’s wifes stone price all complete in cemetery $75.00 The Ins. to be raised &amp; the short form to be erected May 1916 Andy &amp; I started for portland had dinner at Henry Metcalf Ed. Gouyou away about half past three we did not get our job completed to.day I </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>borrowed $1.00 from Andy to pay Mr Geo. Singleton for a load of stone 60 cts for cement 10 cts for brushes was a nice day Gouyou brought fence posts &amp; footstone out </p><p>6th I went up before breakfast &amp; finished Perryman job paid Mrs Metcalf $2.00 Mr F. J. Payman owes me $105.00 We came on to Phillipsville started Ralfe &amp; Nolan jobs stoped at Alf. Elliotts it rained nearly allday we drove out to Howard cemetery this eve I spent 10 do. at Delta </p><p>7th We finished Nolan &amp; Ralfe lettering painted letters on two other jobs one for Martin Murphy &amp; one for a Mrs Murphy in Elgin each to be $1.50 Mrs M. Murphy came </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>to cemetery paid me for cutting her sisters Ins. on Byrne mon. $3.00 I am to do it sometime in Sept. We had all our meals &amp; lodging with Alf. $2.00 gave the youngster 2 5 cts got through about two came to Elgin finished up Halladay &amp; Chapin jobs had tea at Pat's paid him $11.00 for three days &amp; our suppers to-day 28 cts for varnish to-day we left for home a little after seven Billy Scott took Andy down from Orange Hall I got home about half past ten $1.18 1/2 for oats at T. D. Ellis spent 15 cts to-day Rob. G. came in this eve Mary put $65.00 of the $80.00 I gave her in Bank and Mr Henry Hunt left 90.00 to go on mon. this was put in Bank to-day. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>8 th Mary went to church in morn 20 cts Rob. went home after tea we all went to church in eve 20 cts was a nice day </p><p>9 th I have left this morn $11.65 I got $115.00 out of bank paid Jack Leeder in full for Morrow job &amp; for my share of load there was $112.50 cts coming to him on Morrow job &amp; 2.50 for teaming but I paid him $3.00 gave Johnny Bell 25 cts for hay T. D. Ellis $1.40 for bran was a nice day 2 cts for stamps </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>10th I wrote to Mrs Hawkins Rev J. W. McNaughten sent him prices on Mon &amp; three des. to choose from 35 cts for stamps &amp; a postcard I got 75.00 out of bank sent B. D. D. &amp; Johnston 25.00 cost 12 cts wrote J. N. Topping a letter </p><p>11th I gave Mary 3.00 Renford 5.00 drove out to Joshua Abrams we made arrangements about some more bases I gave him $10.00 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mary &amp; Dora went on excursion to Ogdensburg 50 cts for tag 5 cts for ice cream cone for Hubert went down to ball game in after-noon was a nice day </p><p>12th I sent a money order for $29.32 cts Taxes to Calgary cost 12 cts 25 cts for writing pad 20 cts for post cards 25 cts for hair cut 2 cts for stamps it rained some this after-noon 50 cts to W Halladay for hay have left to-night 9.79 cts. </p><p>13 paid Light Bill 35 cts C. H. Mc- Calpin brought me 2330 lbs of Hay at $14 per ton come to 16.31 cts I am to pay him in about 2 weeks </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>14th I sent some more des. &amp; prices to Rev. J W McNaughton cost 5 cts. I drove out Joshua Abrams told him I would not accept the base he sent in on the 13th size 3-0 x 1-6 x 1-2 he said to roll it to one side &amp; not use it Rob Campbell &amp; I went out &amp; built-foundation in afternoon 10 cts for shave we got ready came out &amp; Jims after tea Mr Ernest Acton paid Mary for there posts to-day $8.00 was a nice day </p><p>15th It rained out here to-day Jim &amp; I went for bath to lake he went to Brockville we left about three stoped at Moulton a while got home at seven </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>16th I have this morn $7.29 I gave Ed. Gouyou Actons cheque makes a total of $30.00 I have gave him for teaming Actons cheque was for 8.00 it was for posts I finished up Tasker job &amp; worked some on Simpson 17th We loaded Root. Thanett jobs &amp; Hunt Bottom base on Gouyou’s &amp; Websters wagon had Websters little wagon gave Mary 75 cts 25 cts for rollers </p><p>18th {I Went?} down erected the two jobs Mr. Root paid me in full $12.50 Gordon Thanett said he was well pleased with job he did not pay me owed me $21.20 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>gave Mary $5.00 {previous page ends here} </p><p>19th We loaded Tasker job 4 posts Stevens posts &amp; Mr B. Base on Websters wagon I paid a store Bill at Wrights $12.50 one at Taylors $13.17 one to Black Taylor $28.00 I went down to Lansdown on train this eve 85 cts for return ticket sold Firman bross a mon. like Blairs for $110 he paid me $10.00 on it I gave Geo $22.00 on note makes a total I have paid on it of $30.00 came up on midnight was a nice day got 2 bu. oats $1.30 gave Hubert 7 cts sent some bot. Rev. J. W. Mc Naughton designs {next page begins} papers &amp; cards paid mis </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Bill Donovan for post 50 cts {previous page ends here} </p><p>20 I left at half past five for sand Hill I had Websters wagon Mr. Lucy paid me in full $23 I gave him back $1.00 got home about nine Mr Giles Stevens owes me $8.00 for posts Miss Mary Dixon paid me in full $10.00 I gave this to J. Leeder 21st I dep. in Bank of Toronto $52.62 cts paid Chas. Rogers for painting $7.00 60 cts for 1 bu. of potatoes 25 cts P. R. for apples spent {crossed out: 20 cts at Delta} gave Mary $5.00 she gave Renford $1.00 have left to-night $18.26 cts It rained nearly allday </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>22nd We went to church in morn it rained a little to-day Rob. G. brought Ethelena back she was gone 2 weeks he went home this eve </p><p>23rd I gave Hubert 7 cts Mrs Watson paid me for posts $9.00 paid Jas Thomson for Journal to Dec 31st 1915 $1.15 we went to Flossie Davis funeral in after-noon then down Halstead Bay cemetery in eve took whole family got Mr F. J. Payman cheque for {$100.00?} deposited it in Bank cost 15 cts they charged a third draft up to me for $178 {00/11?} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>24th sent an order to I. bird &amp; son for 3 jobs 6 cts for stamps &amp; envelope have left this morn $25.95 cts The Tye Girls paid there bill in full $3.00 I gave Joshua Abrams $20.00 on account to-day paid Rob G. $2.50 Left $14.50 with Mary to pay the Dr. Bill to Dr. Bird for Ethelena $4.00 had Dora over 50 cts for medicine for her. 5 cts for popcorn got a waggon from Webster this eve took Watson posts out set them in was a nice day Ross Gamble mon. was charged up to my account in bank to-day it is $71.10 he owes me the balance over $100 on it 25 Renford went to Ball game I gave him $1.50 to-day 10 cts for shave Justice Delong gave me a cheque for $1.00 cost 15 cts to get dep. Robin Wright sent me a cheque for 1.15 have left to-night $15.18 cts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>26th I paid N. A. Webster $17.50 in full for teaming to May 13th 1915 got Robin Wright cheque cashed 2 cts paid I. W. Bennett in full $8.99 went down paid 23.55 duty on Stanley Dier &amp; Cliffe jobs Websters hauled them up for me was a nice day we all went to garden party at Blink Bonnie 30 cts spent 15 cts was a cool eve I got $40.00 out of Bank to-day have left to-night 40.15 cts. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mrs Harry Leggett choose Des No 28 80 in Die 2-4 x 1-0 x 1.2 </p><p>Mrs Samuel Heatt University Ave. </p><p>Write Michael Bowery about Hugh Bowery stone ordered by Mrs Wright. </p><p>Arthur Smith Elginburg about Ins on stone at Latimer RR No 1. </p><p>See Chas. Trotter Bushindale &amp; Henry Stewart Brockville for stone for Miss Stuart </p><p>Coal oil $1.00 7 lb {illegible} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{blank; back cover} </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/724b1650c07eaa64a75afb02872ec3e3.pdf d34f3f577cd7904fbf1cbe0551d736ab PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8229c02e1a3e81daea084a564e55ab98.pdf 760e71e8aacf18a7b914055fa5f3425f PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e2b4ff3b4f389015fd071508feb29b4.pdf d6a52f7afa4492b488b80a3b3a491f03 PDF Text Text Kate Halliday Mickle (1871-1941) 1923 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Front cover green with brown marbling} 1923 {written in blue ink} {Inside front cover} Kate G. Mickle 1923 Jan 1st Monday Mild - Isabel called in the morning for parcel for up the hill. {favors} for New Year's dinner lucky spiders, kewpies {a brand of dolls and figurines that were conceived as comic strip characters by American cartoonist Rose O'Neill.}, Fumsups {popular name for a good luck charm popular in the late 19th and early 20th century and often given to soldiers.} - rabbit foot. Book for mother & candy for Jack. After dinner Mr. Workman called and Mrs. Beattie, Ted & Douglas Graham, Duncan & Dorothy had a chess tournament and Jen & Vi Mair called. Elmer Krug came over about 4 p.m. and Sang and played for us. 5 o'clock tea. After tea Duncan, Douglas & Ted came back & played chess again. Jan 2nd Tuesday Cold - Snowing in the afternoon. Florence & Irene Halliday called before the afternoon train, on which they went home after spending holidays at Mr. M.A.'s. Jen dropped in on her way from the Station and Marguerite & Will Grover were here. Dorothy clearing up at the armouries, after hockey tea on Saturday, in the afternoon and at night She and Jen at Manse for Chess. Duncan called here and afterwards went to Manse also. Fire bell at 11.45 p.m. Small fire at the rink. Dorothy went down part way & heard it was out. Jan. 3rd. Wednesday Cooler - frost on door. Started Memory lesson in bed in the Morning. Duncan went away in afternoon train & Allie, Charlie & Jack called on their way home from the station. Dorothy at 1 �W.M.S. Meeting - appointed pianist & Jen Krug Recording secretary. Jen came home with Dorothy (& called for her but she was down town.) Frances, Isabel and Margaret Christoffer called. Afternoon tea. Dorothy at hockey practise after tea. Douglas Graham came up with the chess board & men. He did not go back to Toronto this afternoon as he intended. Charles slept inside to-night. Charles went to prayer meeting. Jan. 4th. Thursday Milder. Ferna called in the Afternoon. Dorothy went to Ida Halladay's to play bridge in the afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Krug and Mrs. Ferguson & Mrs. Jim Ferguson called (Mrs. Jim came to Toronto to her Mother's funeral) Dorothy went to hockey practise. Fen called in the afternoon. After hockey Dorothy called for Fen & She came over to play chess and later Vi Mair came in to learn how to play. Charles gave them all a lesson. Dated S.S. {Sunday School} class registers. Jan. 5th. Friday Mild. Dorothy at tea at Mrs. Wm. Krug's. Mrs. McNeel and Mrs. W.D Bell called. Mrs. McNeel bringing me some flowers. Dorothy went to hockey practise, came home & dressed and went to a party at Mrs. Sanderson's. Charles went to a banquet at Buckley's for the band. Winnie Ferguson came over while they were away to telephone and stayed for over an hour. Jan 6th. Saturday Very cold day - frost on the door at night. Dorothy had hockey practise at 1 p.m. & afterwards went to Ferna's to play Chess. Katybel Black called after tea And Ted, Ferna & Viola came in to play Chess. Charlie slept in. Jan. 7th. Sunday. Not quite so cold. Dorothy went to Fen's after church. Finished "Fair Haven" {Fair Harbor, First published January 1, 1922, timeless tale of small-town life on Cape Cod,} by Joseph C. Lincoln. Charlie called after church. Allie at her Mother's. Charlie slept in. Jan. 8th. Monday. Milder. Dorothy went to Wiarton on noon train. Chesley Hockey Girls playing Wiarton Girls 1st game in L.O.H.A. {Ladies Ontario Hockey Association} Mrs. Graham spent a couple of 2 �hours with me in the afternoon. Dorothy phoned game 2-1 in favor of Wiarton. At end of 3rd period was a tie - played 20 minutes over time & in last 2 mins. Wiarton scored their 2nd goal. Charlie slept out. Jan. 9th. Tuesday Mild and Snowing good part of day. Winnie Ferguson & little Jack Ferguson called before 3 train (going away on it.) Dorothy came home on the same train. Vi Mair came in with her & then Dorothy went down town for Lemon for tea. Rose Peters called and stayed for about an hour. Mended the pockets of Charlie's trousers. Wrote a letter to Mrs. Egan. Judge Greig was here for tea. Dorothy went to O. Sound {Owen Sound} {Owen Sound} with Mr. & Mrs. C. Ankenmann & Wat. Krug to see the Wiarton - Chesley Boys' Hockey game. Charles went to prayer meeting (week of prayer) When Judge Greig left at 8 p.m. Dorothy got home at 12.30 p.m. Jan. 10th. Wednesday Nice day. Mrs. Ewart & Miss Kyle called. Dorothy went for a walk with Jen Krug & Fen came back with her for tea. Frances came up after School. Dorothy went to hockey practise & then she and Fen went to bridge party at Jen Krug's. Charles went to prayer meeting. (Week of Prayer) I finished "The Cathedral by Hugh Walpole {published 1922, a sweeping saga set against the backdrop of a magnificent English cathedral. This literary work delves into the complexities of religious life, exploring the relationships and rivalries within the clergy}. Dorothy stayed with Fen all night (Mother & Father away.) Thursday Jan. 11th. In the afternoon Ida Halladay & Jen Krug called to see me. Dorothy at Library helping Vi Mair (changing system of exchanging books) She came home & all 3 went to Fen's for supper around the fire. Dorothy went to Hockey practise & then to church. Charles went to church also. Dorothy stayed with Fen all night. Friday Jan. 12th. Cold. Frost on door. Dorothy at library in afternoon then Vi and Fen were here for tea and they all went to the Hockey March (Wiarton boys against Chesley) Charles went to church & Mrs. Stewart & Rena came up and spent the evening with me. Result of March 9-2 in favor of Wiarton but Chesley played well. Dorothy stays at Fen's all night. 3 �Jan. 13th. Saturday Cold in Morning but frost off door in the afternoon. Feeling rather blue - few sore spots. Finished "Running for Beginners." Dorothy home for dinner & went to hockey practise at 1 p.m. & stayed to skate. Isabel & Jack, Frances & Margaret Christoffer called in the afternoon & Ted came up in the evening & played Chess with Dorothy who went to a hockey meeting at 7 p.m. Alma (has been sick) came home on late train for a week's rest. Jan. 14th. Milder - rain in late afternoon (very little) Dorothy and her Dad at church & S.S. {Sunday School} I helped her Dorothy put dates in S.S. {Sunday School} class envelopes before she went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mr. Russell (New High School teacher) and Ted Graham over here for tea. Mr. Russell & Charles went to church & Ted stayed. After Church Allie, Charlie, Mr. & Mrs. Graham were here - tea. Jan. 15th. Monday. Mild. Dorothy went to station to meet O. Sound {Owen Sound} {Owen Sound} hockey girls. Miss Miller came here. She & Dorothy went down town & Miss Lenahan, Miss Harris & Vi. Mair came back with them. Afternoon tea. Jen Krug & Ferna called & Lynda Simpson called for Helen Lenahan at 6 p.m. Miss Miller Stayed for tea. Game 2 - 1 for Chesley, at end of 3rd period 0 - 0 in first 5 minutes overtime O.S. scored 1 goal and Chesley scored 2. Dorothy went to dance after Match. Charles was at the Match. O.S. girls (Most of them) went home on late train. Jan. 16th. Tuesday. Snowed very hard last night, Snow very deep. Dorothy being tired sat beside the fire all afternoon and read. So did I. After tea Dorothy went to Ferna's to see Mrs. Jameison (who came last night & Mr. & Mrs. Halliday came home) & she stayed late playing 500 with Mr. & Mrs. H & Alma. Fire bell rang. Fire at Barrett's but out before firemen got there. Charlie came up to see it & called in here. Charles slept in. {"in" means in the bedroom as opposed to “out” on the sun porch} January 17th. Wednesday 4 �Very cold. Marguerite Grover, Mrs. Beattie & Mrs. Wm. Krug called in the afternoon. Dorothy at a party at Vi Mair's in the afternoon & at hockey practise from 7 - 8. Charles at prayer meeting. Trying to do a little studying. Charles slept in. Jan. 18th. Thursday South wind all night - noisy so Charles slept inside. Allie's aunt, Miss Keith, died yesterday or day before & Allie went to Elora on early train for the funeral - to come back on late train. Raining in the afternoon. Dorothy went to call on Mrs. Haynes & to a tea at Davey's. Miss Meuser, Frances & Isabel Burnet called in the afternoon; trying to study. Dorothy went to Hockey practise & then Walter Krug called for & they went to Ankenmann's to play bridge. Charlie called in on his way to the station to meet Allie & Charlie Smellie came in to see me. Charles went to the office to a church meeting after tea. I wrote a letter (?) to Clare. Jan. 19th. Friday Little colder again to-day. frost on the door to-night. Ted came up this afternoon (W.M.S. Meeting at the Manse) and he and Dorothy played chess. Mrs. D. Pringle from Toronto called to see me and Hannah Peters returned Dorothy's books and got two others. Studying. Dorothy went to Hockey practise & then to Buckley's to play bridge. Charles at a meeting at the office at 8 p.m. Alma came over to see me in the evening. Goes back to Toronto to-morrow. Jan. 20th. Saturday Mild. Dorothy hockey practise at 1 p.m. Ferna & Miss Jameison were here for afternoon tea. Dorothy went to Jen Krug's to play bridge in the evening. Wat Krug called for her. Nell came on late train to spend the week end. Charles met her at the station. Jan. 21st. Sunday Nice mild day. Nell, Charles, Dorothy went to church in the Morning. Nell to Lillico's in the afternoon & at Charlie's for tea. Charlie brought Mother up when he called for Nell and took her home when they got back. Ferna & Miss Jameison were here after church in the Morning. Dorothy & Charles went to S.S. {Sunday School} I made out a partial annual S.S. {Sunday School} report for Mr. Halliday. Charlie & Allie up after church. Jan. 22nd. Monday 5 �Nice day. Nell and Dorothy went up tp Mother's in the Morning. Dorothy went to train to meet H.G. Cut Dorothy's hair. Came down on the afternoon train with the Wiarton Hockey girls & had afternoon tea here. Charles, Nell, Dorothy went to hockey match. Results. 2 - 0 in favor of Chesley. Vi Mair in in the afternoon. Snowing at night. Jan. 23rd. Tuesday Made out S.S. {Sunday School} Treasurer's Report. Nice day. Colder. Nell & Dorothy went up to Mother's in the Morning. I finished S.S. {Sunday School} report in bed in the morning. Charlie & Allie called and they and Dorothy went to afternoon train with Nell. Then Dorothy, Jen Krug & Ida Halladay went for a walk. Allie came in on way home from the Station. Fen & Miss Jameison came over. Ida & Jen came back with Dorothy & all had afternoon tea. Dorothy went to a bridge at Rhena Stewart's and Mr. Graham was here and he and Charles prepared the Session Report for annual meeting. I made out S.S. {Sunday School} report for Elderslie S.S. {Sunday School} Association. Jan. 24th. Wednesday Mild. Mrs. Graham went to London yesterday so Mr. Graham & Ted were here for dinner. Ted stayed until 3 o'clock when Dorothy went to a party at Mrs. Cobean's. She went to Hockey practise from 7 to 8 and Ted came up later to play chess. Charles went to the Annual Congregational Meeting. Rained a little in the night. Jan. 25th. Thursday Mild getting quite cold in late afternoon (frost on door) and getting quite mild again in the night. Mr. Graham & Ted were here for dinner & Ted stayed & played two games of chess with Dorothy. At 5.30 Dorothy went to Hanover on pleasure sleigh with Bessie Ranney, Ollie Lochead, Jen Krug, Pearl Buckley & Mrs. Leitch to see "The New Minister" with Dory Engel as Daisy. Got back about 4 a.m. (quite mild there) Charles getting ready to go to Toronto in the Morning. Finished "Clare de Lune." {published 1923, written by Michael West, romance novel} Jan. 26th.Friday Very mild. Almost raining. Charles went to Toronto on early train. Is to go to Hamilton on Saturday night to be godfather to Elsie's baby "Margaret Howitt" on Sunday. Mrs. Flett of B.C. called to see about Dr. Fletcher's name & address as her sister-in-law has rheumatism. 6 �Dorothy went to Woman's Institute meeting at Mrs. M.A. Halliday's. Finished "The Practise of Autosuggestion" by C. Harry Brooks. {published 1922, a comprehensive guide to the practice of autosuggestion, a technique that involves using self-talk and positive affirmations to reprogram the subconscious mind} After tea Dororthy went to the Hockey Match. Wiarton Senior's against Chesley boys. Result 5 - 3 in favor of Chesley. Greeted with great applause by Chesley who have hitherto been beaten by Wiarton. I wrote a note to Clare. Jan. 27th. Saturday Nice day, bit colder by night. Wind in the East. Dorothy washed my hair. She went to Hockey practise at 1 p.m. & stayed to skate awhile. Mrs. Graham called after she came back. Read "Skippy Bedelle." {published 1922, author Owen Johnson, his sentimental progress from the urchin to the complete man of the world} Mr. Aikens called for Dorothy to go to Bijou at night. Jan. 28th. Sunday. Fairly cold day but bright. Dorothy went to S.S. {Sunday School} then went over to Fen's and to Aldyth Hooper's to see Aldyth who has been ill. Jack came home with D. from church and stayed until S.S. {Sunday School} I entertained him with "Saula" "Claris" & "John Dough." After tea Fen & Miss Jameison called and after church Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Leitch, Mr. & Mrs. Graham & Ted. Jan. 29th. Monday Bright, Sunshiny frosty day. Got up early & was down stairs when Dorothy left for noon train for O. Sound {Owen Sound} to play hockey. In the afternoon Mrs. M.A. Halliday called and Bud brought up the Mail. Mrs. Beattie came over after tea (had on her new suit) and we picked out some plants. Charles came home on the late train. Result of 3 - 0 favor of O. Sound {Owen Sound}. Jan. 30th. Tuesday 20° below zero last night. Cold to-day but moderated - sunshiny. Frances, Jack and Margaret Christoffer (teacher sick) were here in the Afternoon and Blanche Ross brought back Dorothy's Essay on "Shakespeare's Heroes" and borrowed "Flint and Feather." 7 �{Published 1912, the collected verse of poems by E. Pauline Johnson} Trying to study a bit & picking plants out of seed catalogues. Dorothy stayed in O. Sound {Owen Sound} for a dance to-night: Jan. 31st. Wednesday Nice day. Dorothy came home on the afternoon train & brought me a book. Ida Halladay came in with her. Then Marguerite Grover called and they had afternoon tea. In the evening Dess Symons called & Dorothy walked over to late train with him. Finished "Mirrors of Downing Street." {published 1921, written by Harold Begbie, is a collection of political reflections written in the early 20th century. The work presents critical and biographical studies of notable British statesmen who were influential during and after World War I.} Feb. 1st Thursday Thawing - raining in afternoon. Mrs. Ryan sick in bed. Mrs. Green came about 11 a.m. but had to leave at 5 p.m. on a nursing call. Dorothy got breakfast; helped get dinner, got tea and did the other work. Mrs. Ryan got up about 5.30 p.m. and say by kitchen fire for awhile. She had 3 visitors, Miss Jacklin, K.I. Creuger & Tom. Dorothy went up to read on my bed in evening. Charles at High S. meeting. Wrote a note to Clare. Feb. 2nd. Friday. Mild day. Hannah Peters called for More books. Mrs. Ryan better. Fen here for afternoon tea & She & Dorothy went down town. Dorothy at Bijou with Ida in the evening. Charles went up to see Charlie who has Grippe. Studied a bit. Wrote a note to Aunt Maggie. Feb. 3rd. Saturday Cold & stormy. Mrs. Ferguson called on her way to the Library & brought me some doughnuts. Then Frances came with some head cheese and Mrs. Davey brought me a hyacinth. Dorothy went to the Library, then to Ferna's for afternoon tea and to call on Mrs. Graham who has Grippe. Charlie better & at store in the afternoon. Charles slept in. Feb. 4th. Sunday 8 �Very Cold and Stormy. 75 at Church in the Morning, 50 at night. Great many people ill with flu. Dorothy & her father went to church in the Morning and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles went at night also. Ferna was here after Church in the morning for tea. Charles slept in. Feb. 5th. Monday Cold but bright. Got up at 10.30 to be downstairs when Dorothy and her father left on noon train. Charles has business & both are to go to the hockey match. Wiarton & Chesley O. H.A. game - final. Finished "More That Must be Told" by Sir Phillip Gibbs. {published 1921, describes conditions in Europe since WWI}. Dorothy and Charles got home at 1.20 A.M. game 7 - 0 for Wiarton but Chesley played well. Miss Smart brought up the Mail. Charles slept in. Feb. 6th. Tuesday Very cold. Ferna was over in the Morning before I was up. Dorothy went to church at 4 p.m. to help decorate for Young People's tea after sleigh drive & went to the banquet at night. Mrs. Stewart called in the afternoon and Mr. Moss came in the evening for some Magazines to send to Rose for people where she teaches. Charles slept in. Feb. 7th. Wednesday Still Cold. Moderated a little. Ferna over this morning & she & Dorothy practised song for Missionary meeting which they attended in the afternoon. Mrs. Caldwell & Mrs. Truemner called & Fen came round after the Meeting with Dorothy. Ted was here in the evening & he and Dorothy played chess. Charlie slept in. Feb. 8th. Thursday Not so cold. Dorothy at B.S. Halladay's in the afternoon to a tea, Edna being home for a week. She went to the Moore's afterwards. I had indigestion all day and felt wretched, Very Windy. Feb. 9th. Friday Milder. Snowing in the afternoon. Dorothy went over to Fen's. I finished "Marooned in Moscow" by Marguerite E. Harrison. {published 1921, An American Journalist-Spy Caught In Russia}Mrs. Davey called in the afternoon and brought me some daffodils. In the evening Dorothy went to the Public School concert with Ferna. Charles did not go. 9 �Feb. 10th Saturday. Nell's birthday. Lovely spring like day. Dorothy had two tables of Bridge this afternoon. Mrs. Ankenmann, Ida Halladay, Edna Keighltey, Vi Mair, Pearl Buckley, Ferna, Lynda Simpson, Mrs. Truemner. Dorothy did not play. She wanted to have another table but Jen Krug away & Rena S. & Matie B. ill. Frances, Margaret Christoffer and Rosie Peters called in the afternoon and Florence Leslie also called and brought back some books. Wrapped up Dorothy's prize for her. At 7.15 (Fen was here for dinner as well) Dorothy, Charles and Fen went to call for Wm. Krug to go to John Krug's to hear Elmer sing on the Radio from New York. Got Charles to ring up Nell when he came home & I wished her many happy returns. Feb. 11th. Sunday Frances' birthday. Sent her a silver Eversharp pencil on a ribbon with Charles when he went to church. Isabel called in the afternoon. Charles did not go to church as night as S.S. {Sunday School} Teachers' Meeting after school & was late. Dorothy & Ferna were at Miss Lizzie Milne's for tea & as Fen was singing in the church Dorothy went to church with her. After church Ferna & Mr. & Mrs. Graham and Charlie (who spent most of day in bed but is feeling better) came up. (Ted not feeling so well so did not come.) Cold, Charles slept in. Feb. 12th. Monday Turned Milder in the night. Thawing a bit. Dorothy went to Young People's Meeting and Charlie came up in the evening & fixed the book shelves. Moving small section to ceiling to make room underneath for desk. Very stormy but Mild. Feb. 13th. Tuesday. Cleared two shelves in library cupboard (Mrs. Ryan bringing things for me to sort.) Mrs. Rogers called. Dorothy went over to Fen's in afternoon and stayed for tea & the evening. Finished "Ovington's Bank" by Weyman. {a novel by the English historical novelist Stanley John Weyman, set during an 1825 banking crisis. It was published in London in 1922}Regular blizzard - worst this winter. Finished shelves in library closet. Fen was to have gone to Toronto to-day but trains late so is to go in the morning. Dorothy took a couple of books to Ted & went down town in the Storm in the afternoon. Ferna here for tea. Charles went to prayer meeting but only 4 there so they had no meeting. Feb. 15th. Thursday 10 �Charles was to go to Walkerton this Morning but telephone message from Mr. David Roberston saying he was storm stayed in Guelph. Snow plough went down this morning about 8 a.m. and early train went at 9. Ferna went to Toronto. Blizzard stopped somewhat during night & this forenoon but is as bad as ever again this afternoon. Studying a little. Dorothy went down town in the afternoon & Mr. Vickers came after dinner to paint the dining room ceiling. Wrote a note to Clare. Charles down town in the evening to see Mr. Geo. Stewart of Kitchener. Charles slept in. Feb. 16th. Friday Nice & Sunshiny this Morning. Blizzard again at night. Margaret Kastner's cousin from Stratford was in town and came up after dinner to call on Dorothy. She went to the station with him. Miss Stewart came up & I dictated letters to following, Lenore Carter, Miss Small, Miss Mary McNaughton (for Mrs. McGregor) Nell, Pearl Buckley (thanks for Valentine) Miss Ward, Miss McEachran, Adelaide, Mr. Phillips, Blanche Gillies. Mr. Vickers was painting windows in library, other rooms upset, and Mrs. Haynes (New banker's wife) called. Dorothy played at Ladies' Missionary prayer meeting in Evangelical Church in the afternoon & after the Meeting Mrs. M.A. Halliday, Mrs. Leitch & Mrs. Graham came over & Dorothy gave them tea. After tea Dorothy had a committee meeting for Young People's Skating Party and Ted Dash, Jack Maxwell, Janet McCarmel & May Henry were here. Charles slept in. Feb. 17th. Saturday Sunshiny but very cold by 6 p.m. 5 below zero. Mr. Vickers here painting. Mr. Fry putting a socket in Dorothy's room. Callers: Marguerite Grover, Mrs. Cross & Margaret Marygold Cross, Miss Evans in the afternoon. Dorothy down town afternoon & morning. Walter Krug called for her in the evening to go over to their house to play Bridge & Mrs. Beattie spent an hour or more with me in the evening. Finished "Story of David Livings Abraham Lincoln." {Published 1923, written by Mary A. Hamilton, explores Lincoln’s journey as a self-taught lawyer, a compassionate advocate for justice, and the leader who guided America through its darkest hour.} Charles slept in. Feb. 18th. Sunday. Cold but Milder. Dorothy did not go to Church in the Morning but she and her dad went to S.S. {Sunday School} and to church at night & Charles also went in the Morning. Isabel came up before S.S. {Sunday School} to get Dorothy to try over a hymn she was to sing. (Her Mother & Jack went to Elora on Friday & are to be home Monday.) After S.S. {Sunday 11 �School} Isabel came back for a box I gave her. Charles went to see Mr. Jan De Fries And Mr. John Lowry after S.S. {Sunday School} Charlie was up after church. Gave him a book for his birthday to-morrow. Charles slept in. Read Story of David Livingston by Golding. {Published 1923, written by Vautier Golding,} Feb. 19th. Monday Frosty but beautiful sunshiny day. Charles went to Walkerton on early train. Miss Smart brought up my letters at noon. Signed them. Dorothy went to Young People's Meeting. Charles got home on late train which was 3/4 hour late. Slept in. Read "Story of Sir Walter Raleigh." Feb. 20th. Tuesday. Nice day but frosty at night. Jean Bell called in the afternoon. Dorothy went down town with her and after tea went to Young People's Skating party. Very cold night. study. Charles slept in, Feb. 21st. Wednesday Frost all off door by afternoon. Dorothy went to Mrs. M.A.'s, took some N.Y. Times to Ted & went to see Ida H. in afternoon. Nellie Elliot & Miss Pearson called to see me. Studying. Charles went to Session Meeting & prayer meeting in evening. Charles slept in. Feb. 22nd. Thursday Mild but frosty at night. Mr. Vickers here in afternoon fixing bath room paper. Dorothy went for walk with Ida H. and then to Mair's. Mrs. Ferguson called in afternoon. Wrote a list of books for her. In the evening Charles went to hear Mr. McQuaker's lecture for Men's Class (Chairman) & Dorothy went to a hockey match. Chesley vs. Palmerston. Chesley won. Mr. Caldwell has had Grippe for a few days. Charles had to re-light office furnace this morning & had to shovel sidewalk etc. Charles slept out but was Chilly. Feb. 23rd Friday Very, very cold day. Did not get up until 12 o'clock as Mr. Vickers papering the bath-room. Dorothy down at Miss Milne's in afternoon. Mrs. Maxwell called. Studied. At night Dorothy went to Bijou. Charles took his exercise & went down to fix office furnace as Mr. Caldwell 12 �still on sick list but was at office to-day. Charlie came in on way home from late train & brought me a book from Nell. Charles slept in. Wrote note to Clare. Feb. 24th. Saturday Got Milder in the night. Snowed all day. Studied. Dorothy down town in Morning, at library in afternoon. Mr. Vickers here in morning fixing paper which was coming off bath-room wall again. Mr. & Mrs. Bell called (also Pat, Fen's dog.) After tea Vi Mair called for a book and Wat Krug called for Dorothy to go to Ankenmann's to play bridge. Charles slept out. (Will just mention nights he is in.) Feb. 25th. Sunday Beautiful spring day with heaps of snow. Charles & Dorothy went to church & S.S. {Sunday School} & Charles to church at night. Isabel came up after S.S. {Sunday School} and then Charlie, Allie and Jack came in. Isabel stayed for tea. As Ted not well the Grahams did not come up after church. Read "Story of General Gordon." {published, 1907 written by Jean Lang, the life and adventures of Charles George Gordon, a British Army officer known for his bravery and humanitarian work, particularly in the Soudan and during the Crimean War.} Feb. 26th. Monday Misty all day. Thawing. Colder at night. Ida Halladay was here in the afternoon & she and Dorothy had afternoon tea. I read "Foursquare by Grace S. Richmond. {published 1922, romance novel} After tea Charles had to go to Leggis to get some documents signed and Dorothy went to Young People's Meeting. Feb. 27th. Tuesday Beautiful day. Studied. Dorothy went for walk in afternoon with Ida H. and Helen Schell and to tea afterwards at Ankenmann's. Mrs. M.A. Halliday and Mrs. Stewart called. In the evening Aldyth called for Dorothy to go to curl and she went to Ankenmann's afterwards for bridge. Feb. 28th. Wednesday Beautiful Spring day but lots of snow still. Studied. Finished Life of Livingstone by Blaikie {The Personal Life of David Livingstone, published 1880 , written by W. Garden Blaikie, chiefly from his unpublished journals and correspondence in the possession of his family}. Sophie Albright called to see me in the afternoon & Vi Mair & Isabel were also here. Charlie 13 �(John) in bed with bad sore throat. Dorothy and her father went to Public library lecture. Dean Hill of London on "New Public Health." Wrote note to Nell. After the lecture Dean Hill, Dr. Rannie, Mr. McNeel, Mr. Farney, Mr. & Mrs. Graham and Eric were here for cup of tea. Mch. 1st. Thursday Nice mild day. Got up at half past ten as Miss Meuser coming to call at 11.15 (wants to bring 3 of her pupils to play for me some night.) In afternoon Dorothy had Ida Halladay, Vi Mair and Helen Schell here for bridge. Miss Smellie & Miss Helen Smellie called on me. Studied. Wrote note to Clare. Charles had to go back to office at 8 p.m. and Dorothy went to the Movies. Friday Mch. 2nd. Mild. Studied. Marguerite Grover called in the afternoon. Finished "Story of Robert The Bruce" and read "Henry VIII and His Court. Mch. 3rd. Saturday Very mild, dull, almost raining. Dorothy at Public Library in the afternoon and at Movies in evening. She went to station to meet Ferna and then over to Halliday's. John Maxwell came up about 10 p.m. for points on debate for Monday. Resolved "That Travelling is More Educative than Reading." John on Negative. I had forgotten it so did not have it ready. We talked it over with him for about an hour & after he left Charles and I arranged points and he wrote them out, to be delivered at Church in the Morning. Studied. Mch. 4th. Sunday Rained quite heavily. Turned to snow in afternoon. Sunshine for a short time. Mr. Conrad Krug called with some daffodils & narcissii which Jen brought me from Toronto. (She got home last night. Charles went to church in the Morning, he and Dorothy to S.S. {Sunday School} and Dorothy to church at night. Ferna came home with Dorothy after S.S. {Sunday School} and stayed for tea. Finished "The story of Lord Clive " and also "Pillars of Society" by A.G. Gardiner. {Published 1913, a window into the social and political landscape of the early 20th century.} None of the household up the hill at church. Charlie not over attack of tonsilitis & Isabel and Bud have flu. Mch 5th. Monday. 14 �Mild day. Studied. Aldyth called in evening for Dorothy to go to Young People's Meeting. Frosty at night. Charles slept in. Wrote a note to Nell. Mch. 6th. Tuesday Nasty East wind. Studied. Finished "Story of Columbus." Mrs. Beattie called in the afternoon. Vi Mair & Dorothy went for a snow shoe tramp & came back here for tea where Ida Halladay joined them. Jen Krug came over about 6.30 and they played bridge. Charlie and Mr. Currie of Tara (Had been at Presbytery Meeting at Paisley) called & stayed until time to go to late train. Charles slept in on account of wind. Mch. 7th. Wednesday Colder or at least frostier. Studied. Chesterfield & chair arrived to-day. Dorothy and her dad unpacked them. In library now but may have to be Changed. Dorothy went to a birthday bridge at Ida Halladay's. Mrs. M.A. has Erisypelas {erysipelas} {bacterial infection of the skin}. I cut Dorothy's hair. Mrs. (Dr.) Rannie called. Ferna came home with Dorothy after the tea and they moved the furniture around to suit them. Charles went to Weldon's (Miss Weldon died yesterday) and then to prayer meeting. Mch. 8th. Thursday Lovely day but sharp. Studied. Dorothy went for a walk after dinner. Went down cellar today, first time for ever a year, to see the tank and automatic pump which I had never seen. Mr. Graham called. Dorothy went to a bridge party at Ankenmann's and Charles took her & McDonald to Bijou to see Barrie's "Little Minister." {sentimental novel by J.M. Barrie, published in 1891 and dramatized in 1897}. Finished "The Prince of Graustark." {written by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel that was likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Mr. and Mrs. Blithers, a wealthy couple who are ambitiously planning to secure a titled husband for their daughter, Maud.} Wrote a note to Clare. Charles slept in. Frost on the door. Mch. 9th. Friday Cold in Morning- quite mild by night. Studied. Dorothy went to bridge party at Mair's in the afternoon and to the Movies at night. Charles went to banquet at Church (given by Choir to Ladies' Aid) Mrs. Green came in to see new Chesterfield. Finished "The Living Mummy" by 15 �Ambrose Pratt. {a fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the Libyan desert} Silly, improbable book. Mr. W. H. Brown very ill with pneumonia. Mch. 10th. Sunday Saturday Rained during night. Charles & Dorothy went to church in the morning and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles tired so no one went at night. Jack came to see us in the afternoon while Alice & Margaret went for a walk and Alice called for him. After Church Mr. & Mrs. Graham, Ted, Eric, Charlie and Allie and Mr. M.A. were here. (Ferna came after Church in the morning, had tea, and stayed until S.S. {Sunday School} time.) (Charlie, Charles and M.A. arranging programme for Session which is to take the programme for Young People's meeting a week from tomorrow.) (Charles slept out) Very mild. Mch. 10th. Saturday Milder. Dorothy played hockey in the afternoon and went to Public Library. Studied. Isabel called in the afternoon and Rose Peters came to return the book Hannah borrowed. Dorothy went to the Bijou in the evening. Mch. 12th Monday. Raining heavily until late in the afternoon when it turned to snow. Studied. Dorothy at Fen's for tea. Got 2 parcels of candies from Clare this afternoon. Ferna here in the afternoon and Mrs. Ankenmann and Helen Schell called. (Miss Schell going away to-morrow.) Finished "Merton of the Movies" by Harry Leon Wilson. { a comic novel, it was adapted into a stage play and three films. Wilson, a writer and novelist, wrote the book after a brief stint in Hollywood. Merton of the Movies was published in the Saturday Evening Post in 1919 and published as a book in 1922.} Wrote a note to Clare. Charles slept in. Mch. 13th. Tuesday Cold - getting quite frosty, frost on door. Studied. Dorothy at Fen's in the morning (Miss Jameison came last night) and snowshoeing in the afternoon with Vi, Ida, Mrs. Ankenmann & Jen Krug. Charles slept in. D. went to late train for birthday cake from Coles. Mch. 14th. Wednesday 16 �Nice day but cold. Gave Dorothy a cheque, her dad got her a suit-case & her aunt Clare sent her a party box. Isabel was here at noon with bridge cloth. Dorothy busy getting ready for her party. Tied up prizes etc. studied in bed in Morning. Finished "Story of Napoleon" and "Quin." At the party: - Mr. & Mrs. Haynes, Dr. & Mrs. Truemner, Wellington & Jen Krug, W.P. Krug, Mrs. Chris, Ankenmann, Marjorie Finlayson, Jack McDonald, Wilfred Davison, Matie & Pearl Buckley, Vi Mair, Ida Halladay. Charles went to prayer meeting & Dorothy was over at Fen's for an hour in the afternoon. I wrote to Aunt Anaise for Charles. Charles slept in. Mch. 15th. Thursday Milder. Studied. In the afternoon Dorothy Reid Fen & Miss Jameison (who could not come to the birthday party. (Ted & Eric could not come either)) Ida Halladay & Jen Krug here for afternoon tea. Fen came over again after tea to get list of flowers I had forgotten to give her. Then Mrs. Meuser brought Evelyn Cruickshank, Marie Boos and Mable Lipsett to play for me. Gave them ice cream & biscuits. Mr. Bowman of Elmwood phoned Charles. He heard the Music and asked to have phone left connected so he could hear it. Charles & Dorothy went to the Manse right after tea with some birthday cake for Ted & Eric and then Dorothy went over to Fen's but both were here part of the evening. Windy so Charles slept in. Mch. 16th. Friday Raining in night - quite cold in the afternoon & very windy. Studied. Dorothy wrote a poem, went to the Women's Institute Meeting & then over to Fen's. Mrs. Mair & Viola called. Dorothy went to the Movies and Charles to the Band Concert. Mch. 17th. Saturday. Nice mild day. Studied. Isabel called and came back a 2nd time later M. & Mrs. (Rev.) McCullough called. Aft Dorothy went to Ladies' Aid Tea in armories & to Public Library. After tea she went to tea again to take her father's Contributions and then to movies with Ida & Florence Halladay. Mch. 18th. Sunday Mild in Morning but colder by night. Charles & Dorothy went to church & to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles to session meeting after church and to church at night. Mr. Caldwell called while they were at S.S. {Sunday School} Finished "The Three Lives" {published in 1909, is a work of fiction written in 1905 and 1906 by American writer Gertrude Stein.} and read "Pip." 17 �Charlie and Allie were not up after church as Maude Steven worse. Charles stayed to hear session choir practise for Young People's Meeting so was not here until 9 p.m. Charles slept in. Mch 19th. Monday. Very cold. Frost on door. bad wind. Snow flurries. Studied. Marguerite Grover called in afternoon. Dorothy went to Ida Halladay's to play bridge and after tea she and her father went to Young Peoples. Charles to speak on "Christian Influence In the Nation." Session in charge of the service. Charles slept in. Mch. 20th. Tuesday. Very nasty windy day. Dorothy had a touch of Grippe so lay around all day. Studied. After tea Dororthy and I played Halma, Snakes & Ladders, {Searching} and Marble Solitaire. Charles slept in. Mch. 21st. Wednesday. Mild spring day. Still lots of snow so very wet. Dr. Dearle of Western University here to lecture on Radio. Staying with us. He had a rest in the afternoon. Dorothy went down town and had tea at the Mair's. She and her father went to the lecture with Dr. Dearle. After the lecture Mr. Graham & Eric came up for a cup of tea. Charles still sleeping in. Mch. 22nd. Thursday. Dr. Dearle left on the early train. studied awhile. In the afternoon Ida, Jen & Vi were here playing bridge. Wrote to Clare. After tea Dorothy went to the Movies with Walter Krug who called for her and Charles to a council meeting. Charles slept in. Mch. 23rd. Friday Cold. Dorothy has sore shoulder and neck. Cold I suppose from going out. studied a little. She (D) and I spent day in library. Mrs. Rannie called in the afternoon to bring me "The Forsyte Saga" {a series of three novels and two interludes published between 1906 and 1921 by the English author John Galsworthy, who won the 1932 Nobel Prize in Literature.} and "Babbitt" {published in 1922, written by Sinclair Lewis, a satirical novel about American 18 �culture and society} to read but did not come in as she had the boys with her. Charles slept in. Mch. 24th. Saturday Big snow storm this Morning - real blizzard - Cold. Dorothy down town in the Morning and also in the Afternoon. Isabel and Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon. After tea Charles went (by request) to see Mr. W.H. Bunn who is convalescing from pneumonia and Walter Krug called to take Dorothy to Mairs to play bridge. Mr. Faulkner died this Morning and yesterday Charlie and Allie took Maude Steven to London. Charles slept in. Mch. 25th Sunday. Very stormy cold day. Charles had a cold so stayed in bed until about half past three and did not go out. Dorothy went to church in the morning and to S.S. {Sunday School} and got Florence Leslie to take Charles' class. Finished "Hurlburt's story of the Bible" and read "Gentle Julia" by Tarkington. Mr. Caldwell called in the afternoon and Charlie and Allie were up after church. Chas. Slept in. Mch. 26th. Monday Frost on door. Dorothy was at Women's Institute Meeting at Mrs. M.A. Halliday's in the afternoon. I studied and wrote a letter to Nell who sent me Philip Gibb's new book "The Middle of the Road." Jean Bell, Wat Krug and Jimmie McKay of Owen Sound were here playing bridge in the evening. Mch. 27th Tuesday. Cold day - Frost on the door. Studied. Charlie came up in the Morning to show me samples of serviettes. Jimmie McKay (visiting at Bell's) came up in the afternoon and played Chess with Dorothy. As we had a turkey we had Mr. & Mrs. Graham Eric & Ted here for dinner at 6.30. Chas. slept in. Mch. 28th. Wednesday Very cold day. Paper say coldest Mch. 28th in 82 years. Plenty of frost on the door. Windy & Stormy. Dorothy went to Ankenmann's in the afternoon to play bridge. Just after tea Cairn's chimney got on fire & also the attic. Excitement for awhile. Mr. Farney called. Rose Peters 19 �called and Jimmie McKay came to play chess with Charles but left early as he was leaving on the late train. Dorothy went down to Mair's for a short time. Charles slept in. Studied. Mch. 29th. Thursday. Very cold and stormy. Studied. Wrote part of an address to Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNally. Wrote a note to Clare. Charles was out in the evening making some session calls. Dorothy out. Charles slept in. Mch. 30th. Friday Good Friday. Cold. Studied. Finished the address to Mr. & Mrs. McNally. Isabel called in the afternoon. Dorothy had committee meeting of Programme Committee for Community Sale. Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. M.A. Halliday and Mrs. Ankenmann were here. Dorothy served tea. Jack (with Easter rabbit Duncan, who came home last night, brought him) Keith, Duncan, Charlie and Allie called. Dorothy and her father went over to M.A.'s where 66 ose and the address were presented to the McNally's both out after tea, Charles Finished his session calls and Dorothy went to the Movies. I finished "The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton" by Oppenheim. {written by E. Phillips Oppenheim, published in 1913, follows the protagonist, Alfred Burton, as he grapples with the consequences of his involvement in the Menatogen scheme.} Charles slept in. Mch 31st. Saturday. Very cold day. Studied. Hannah Peters came in the afternoon for books. Dorothy at Public Library & down town. Duncan came in the evening and spent the time with me while Charles and Dorothy went to Mr. M.A.'s where there was a presentation of 66 roses to Mr. & Mrs. Robert McNally on the 66th Anniversary of their wedding. Dorothy went to the Bijou afterwards. Charles slept in. Apr. 1st. Sunday Nicer day. Cold but sunshiny. Easter Sunday and Communion Sunday. Jack's birthday. Sent $1 to S.S. {Sunday School} with Charles for him. Dorothy and her dad at church and S.S. {Sunday School} Frances and Rosa Peters called in the afternoon. Charles went to church at night and after church Charlie and Allie were here. Charles slept in. Wrote to Len Carter Whose father died about a wk ago. 20 �Apr. 2nd. Monday Milder. Thawing - good deal of snow disappeared to-day. Studied. Mrs. Stewart and Rena called in the afternoon and Duncan spent the evening here. I finished "The story of Frances {Francis} Drake" and read "Salome" by Oscar Wilde. {a one-act tragedy, the original version of the play was first published in French in 1893; an English translation was published a year later.} Dorothy went to Jen Krug's to play bridge in the evening. Charles slept in. Mr. McNally called and brought me four of his roses. Tuesday Apr. 3rd. Walking very bad. Raining all day. Stopped about 8 p.m. Studied. Dorothy at a tea at Ethel Reid's in the afternoon. In the evening Dess Symonds called to take her to the dance. Charles slept in. Apr. 4th. Wednesday Nice day but colder. Sunshiny. Charles left on the early train for Toronto, delegate to the Educational Conference. Dorothy left on the noon train for Owen Sound for the dance. Read "Undine" {a romantic fairy tale written by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué in 1811, blending themes of love, identity, and the supernatural.} Isabel and Jack called in the afternoon & Jack went to slept while I read him "Doctor Doolittle." {written by Hugh Lofting , published in 1920, a physician who shuns human patients in favour of animals.} Then Keith brought up the Mail. After tea Charlie and Duncan Mrs. and Winnie Ferguson called and stayed until 10.30. Studied. Apr. 5th. Thursday. Very wet day. Charlie, Duncan and Keith called on way to station for 3 o'clock train (Duncan going back to Toronto.) Dorothy came home on same train & brought me 2 books. Went to a tea at Mrs. Ankenmann's at 4 p.m. I finished "The Essentials of English Composition." Studied. Wrote to Clare and finished "The Forsyte Saga" by John Galsworthy. 870 pages. Composed of 3 of his novels and 2 shorter stories joining them together. "The Man of Property." Interlude "Indian Summer of a Forsyte" "In Chancery" Interlude - "The Awakening." and "To Let". History of a middle class family in England of 3 generations. From the Victorian life to After War of 1914. Apr. 6th. Friday Thursday 21 �Nice day. Dorothy went to a bridge at Buckley's in the afternoon and to dinner at Haynes at 6.30. Winnie Ferguson came over and had tea with me and we had a fine chat. Winnie & Dorothy went to the late train & Charles got home alright; studied. Apr. 7th. Saturday Lazy day. Had the croup last night. Frances, Jack and Hannah Peters were here in the afternoon, raining when they left. Marguerite Grover also called. Dorothy at library in the afternoon and at movies at night. Charles moved outside to sleep. Read "The Man who Lived in a Shoe" by Forman. {Published in 1922, written by Henry James Forman, a novel that explores the life of Randolph Byrd, a book-loving bachelor who becomes the guardian of his late sister's three children.} Apr. 8th. Sunday Cold Stormy day. Charlie slept in. nasty day. Dorothy and her father went to church & S.S. {Sunday School} and neither of them went out at night. Isabel was here in the afternoon and after church Charlie and Allie were here. Apr. 9th. Monday. Nice sunshiny day. Got up at 10.30. Dorothy packing to go to Toronto. Studied. Dorothy left on the afternoon train. (Winnie Ferguson & Florence Krug going down also.) Mrs. Graham called and after tea Mrs. Beattie came over and we planned a perennial border for Mrs. Aldrich. Dr. Biehn (who is in town for a few days) called and stayed for an hour or so. Looked like rain in the afternoon. Charles has started to sleep out again. Tuesday Apr. 10th. Looked bright in the Morning but sun got grey and was snowing quite hard in the afternoon. As Mrs. Con. Krug "felt too tired" to entertain Prof. Kingston we had him go dinner. Charles went to the station to meet him & at a quarter to 4 went to the School with him. Mr. Bell undertaking to take him the rest of the time. Very pleasant man indeed. Clarence Halliday, who is visiting Mrs. M.A. (finished his 1st year at Knox.) called and spent an hour with me in the afternoon. Very little studying to-day. Mrs. Green & Mrs. Ryan housecleaning. Charles went to the lecture by Prof. Kingston of London university on "A Talk on the Stairs" (Library course of Extensive Lectures.) Finished "The Vehement Flame" by Margaret Weland. {a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the lives of Maurice 22 �Curtis, a nineteen-year-old, and his older wife, Eleanor Newbolt, who marry impulsively after a whirlwind romance fraught with societal implications.} April 11th. Wednesday Charles got up for early train and we went to Walkerton. Raining then. Cleared up in afternoon and snowed a bit. He got home on the noon train. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Ryan housecleaning. Traveller here with coats. Keith brought some up for me to try on and Aldyth came over. ordered two. Keith stayed for tea. Charles went to prayer meeting & Keith to the Bijou. Studied some but rather lazy. April 12th. Thursday Very cold. For some reason my right leg is almost useless. Sore all the way down. Studied. Wrote to Clare. Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon. April 13th. Friday Cold day. Studied. Mrs. Green and Ms. Ryan housecleaning, finished the upstairs. Mrs. Halliday (M.A.) called after tea. Intended to have Isabel, Frances & Jack to tea but foot too sore. can hardly walk without my cane. Charles went to "Father and Son" banquet in the church - 1st we have ever had in our church. Wrote a note to Dorothy. April 14th. Saturday Cold day. Foot very sore, using cane. In the afternoon, Vi Mair & Pearl Buckley called and then Jen Krug came in and brought me some sponge cake. I had Isabel, Frances and Jack for tea and played games with them. Jessie Leslie called after tea for some books and Mrs. Wm. Krug came over and spent the evening with me and Charles walked home with her. Studied. April 15th. Sunday Foot very sore all night. Dark day - raining at S.S. {Sunday School} time. Charles went to church in morning & to S.S. {Sunday School} Finished "The Story of Stanley" Aldyth called for S.S. {Sunday School} papers. Charles went to S.S. {Sunday School} and to Church at night. After church Charlie, Isabel, Mr. & Mrs. Graham called. 23 �April 16th. Monday snow flurries. Snowed during the night and ground is well covered. Studied. Mrs. Davey called in the afternoon to get members for Horticultural Society. After tea Mr. Currie of Tara called. Down in Presbytery work. Charles went to see Mr. W. H. Bunn after tea. Wrote a letter to Miss Small. April 17th. Tuesday Nice to-day but still cold. Knees give back a bit. Studied. Mrs. Beattie came over in the afternoon and brought me such a pretty purple cineraria. We made out my order for plants for Horticultural Society and after tea I sent an order to Henderson's in N.Y. for seeds. (got it ready I mean) Florence Leslie called in the afternoon and returned Lampman's Poems {Archibald Lampman, a Canadian poet} which Jessie got on Saturday night. Dorothy got home on the late train. Has a fine new coat, new hat, new dress & new shoes. She and her father went over to deliver a parcel at Mrs. Ferguson's after the train. April 18th. Wednesday My birthday and a nicer day. Somewhat mild. Studied a little. Mrs. Graham came in the Morning and brought me a wonderful bunch of sweet-peas (4 bunches) pink and mauve. Doothy gave me a new rose tray and napkins ring and Frances called at noon to give me a pretty little handkerchief she made for me. Clare sent me a crepe de chine nightie and Charlie and Allie gave me a very pretty bowl. Dorothy had arranged a surprise party and they began arriving about 3.30. Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Beattie (one of the conspirators who helped Dorothy make sandwiches down at her home.) Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. (Dr.) Rannie, Allie, Mrs. Cobean, Mrs. Davey, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Wm. Bell, Mrs. Krug, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. (Dr.) Mair, Miss Elworthy and Mrs. C. Ankenman, Jen Krug, Ida Halladay and Pearl Buckley who helped Dorothy and then had a game of bridge and later went to the Movies. (Mrs. Ankenmann went home at 6.) Mrs. Leitch read an Address and Mrs. Krug presented me with a Silver flower basket, from the ladies. Mrs. Ankenmann brought me sweet peas, Mrs. W. Krug roses, Mrs. McDonald roses and Pearl Buckley roses. Winnie Ferguson sent me some violets with Dorothy who brought me some daffodils. She also brought me sippers for a lemonade set which Charles got me for my birthday. April 9th. Thursday 24 �Lemonade set arrived at noon to-day. Rained hard in the afternoon. I wrote a number of advertisements for the Community sale and after tea Mrs. Leitch called to discuss them & get them. Mr. Graham called to see my flowers. Charles went to Owen Sound on the late train and Dorothy slept in his bed and we went to bed early and read. April 20th. Friday. Beautiful spring day. Sat out on the verandah for an hour. 1st time I have been out since October. Charles got home on afternoon train. Dorothy went to School to select the children for her programme & then to the Institute Meeting. Mother came up about 3 p.m. and stayed until after tea. (1st time she has been up here since Jan. When Nell was here. After tea discovered the address the Ladies gave me was mislaid. Everybody had a great hunt for it. (It was in the piano & Mrs. Green & Mrs. Ryan housecleaned there on Thursday) Didn't find the address. Wrote to Clare and to Winnie Ferguson. Dorothy went to the Movies and Charles, being sleepy, went to bed at 9 p.m. Read "Bull-Dog Drummond" by Cyril McNeile (Sapper) { Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond is a fictional character, created by H. C. McNeile and published under his pen name "Sapper"} Lazy day - no studying as Mother here all afternoon. April 21st. Saturday. Beautiful warm day. Alice and Isabel came in on the way from the train, (from Hanover.) Dorothy getting Isabel to help her pick out children for pantomime. Walked to the gate at noon and picked some snowdrops for Mrs. M.A. Went over to see Marguerite Grover and stayed almost an hour. Pretty tired rest of day. Isabel came to see me in afternoon. Dorothy was down town & Jen, Ida and Vi came back with her and they had lemonade out of my new glasses. Very hot in the afternoon. Mrs. Graham called in the evening. Charles went up to Kirkwood's for her butter and Dorothy went to Ankenmann's to play bridge, Walter Krug calling for her. Mrs. Beattie got Mr. Graham to write my address over again & Dorothy got it partly signed. April 22nd. Sunday. Little cooler. Grey day with a couple of small showers. Dorothy and her dad at church & S.S. {Sunday School} Mother here from Church time until about 3 p.m. She thought it might rain more & went home earlier. Finished a silly book "A Secret of the Sea" by Wm. Allison. Charles went to Church at night and Allie and Charlie were here after church. Was not out. 25 �April 23rd. Monday. Colder so was not out. Got up at 10.30 a.m. studied a little. Isabel and Frances were here for tea learning a dance for the Community sale. Helped Dorothy a little in selecting costumes for them. Wrote ad. and dodger for Sale in the Morning. At 5 p.m. 10 girls came to practise choruses for the Saturday night programme. Dorothy at practise at Town Hall at 4, Here at 5, Meeting at Hall at 7 and went to Young People's Social evening afterwards. She is not feeling very well. April 24th. Tuesday. Still too cold to go out. Lazy to-day & studied very little. Cut patterns for hearts, crowns etc. and sewed necks of a couple of capes for Dorothy. Isabel and Frances were here for dinner to have another practise. Alma Halliday (home for the week-end) called in the afternoon. Dorothy to Hall for practise at 4 p.m. and again at 7. after which she was going to the Movies. Margaret Grover came over in the evening and Charles went to a High School Board Meeting. April 25th. Wednesday Cool but nice day. Studied. In the Afternoon put on my fur coat and went down to the Manse to call. Stayed about an hour. Walked down with Dorothy on her way to practise at the Hall. In the evening the girls were here practising for the choruses. Charles and Mr. Bell continued their game of chess by phone. Now about 2 Months on the go. Sewed ermine (?) on three capes for Dorothy. Mrs. Graham walked back with her. April 26th. Thursday. Getting up at 10.30 now (an hour earlier) Lovely day with still a cool breeze. Was trying to make wings (for a bee) for Dorothy. studied. Cut out 11 crowns for Dorothy and some stars. In the afternoon walked over to Mrs. M.A. Halliday's. She is in bed again. Mrs. Graham & Mrs. Stewart came in while I was there. Mrs. Graham walked home with me and came in for awhile & Mr. Graham joined us at the Manse and came as far as the gate and then went over to Hooper's (Mr. Hooper is very ill.) In the evening 15 children came to practise the Maypole Dance on the lawn and the Pantomime in the house. Isabel and Frances stayed later to practise their dance. Mother came up for a plant and Charlie and Jack called for her with the car. 26 �Friday Apr. 27th. Beautiful day. Studied. Went over to Hooper's with Some arrowroot. Mrs. Ankenmann and Jen Krug were here in the afternoon helping make tissue paper dresses. I sewed all the animals on the witch's cape and made a red cape. Charles went to Walkerton in the Morning and got back about 4 p.m. Finished "The story of Captain Cook." Wrote to Clare. Made a crown for the Princess in the Fairy Tale (Dorothy's programme for Thurs. night.) Raining after tea. Sat on verandah for an hour in the afternoon. Dorothy at the Hall and away to a practise at 7 p.m. Movies afterwards. Charles at a meeting of High School Board. Saturday Apr. 28th. Nice day. Got up at 10 a.m. Isabel and Frances were here practising, then they went with Dorothy to the hall to practise and came back for dinner. I went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Ferguson's in the Morning. Dorothy and the children were practising at the hall again at 1 o'clock. In the afternoon Jen Krug, Rena Stewart, Matie and Pearl Buckley were here making tissue paper dresses and after tea Mrs. Ankenmann, Jen and Vi were here playing bridge. At 6 p.m. I walked down to the Manse (waited in the house) to walk home with Charles. April 9th. Sunday. Grey day. Shower as church was coming out and another at church time in the evening. Charles and Dorothy at church and S.S. {Sunday School} and Charles went at night with the Oddfellows. Mother was here and Charlie called for her after S.S. {Sunday School} Halved my Seeds with her and put them in envelopes for her. Finished reading "Building the Nation" by W. G. Smith. {published 1922,. A Study of Some Problems Concerning the Churches' Relation to the Immigrants} Charles went with Mr. Graham after S.S. {Sunday School} to see Bert Gillies who is very ill with Tuberculosis of the bowels, then he went over to see Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Halliday who are both ill. Charlie and Allie were up after church. April 30th. Monday. Cool and damp so was not out. Studied awhile. In the Afternoon Jen Krug and Mrs. Ankenmann were here making tissue dresses. Dorothy also on the Job and I made one. Dorothy went to practise at 4. p.m. and the others left shortly after. Miss Elworthy called. Dorothy went to practise again from 7 to 8 and Jen and Mrs. Ankenmann came back and worked until after 10. Still one dress to do. 27 �May 1st. Tuesday. Nice day - still cool breeze. Did not do any studying. Helping Dorothy decide about her costume etc. Sat outside awhile. Mts. Graham and Mrs. Stewart came in as they were passing. I walked up as far as Black's with them. Dorothy out calling to get programmes for Thursday afternoon & then went to hall to decorate her booth. D. went to the Movies. at night. Wrote a paper on "Immigrants from S.E. Europe for Dorothy to read at Missionary Society to-morrow. May 2nd. Wednesday Got up at 9.30 a.m. Finished reading "Story of Lord Roberts." Worked at some bazaar things for Dorothy and made 5 tissue head bands. Miss Elworthy here in Afternoon and Mrs. Beattie called twice. Isabel and Frances were here for tea. Helped put the hearts on Frances' Queen of Hearts dress. Dorothy went to Missionary Meeting in afternoon. (I read the paper for her to write out before she went.) and to practise at hall in the evening and for Motor ride with Wat Krug afterwards. Walked as far as Manse. May 3rd. Thursday. Beautiful day. Did not get up until about 10 a.m. Dorothy at hall most of the Morning. Made 8 tissue head bands, hunted up curios to go to hall. Walked down to the Manse but feel very tired. Finished reading "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis. Mr. Graham called for a minute in the afternoon looking for Mrs. Graham. Mrs. Green here housecleaning the library. Jen Krug called for me with the car and took me down to the Community Sale. Dorothy's programme was very good and she spoke very well indeed. (Pantomime of flowers asleep & Fairy Tale) Isabel and Frances danced the Minuet very prettily. I enjoyed it very much and Jen brought me home again, May 4th. Friday. Nice day. Very tired so did not get up until 11.30. Did nothing all day. Dorothy was down town in the Morning. She was very tired after dinner but went down to the hall and came home shortly after 5 p.m. feeling quite ill. Had Dr. Rannie up. Her temperature was over 101°. He could not find anything wrong with her lungs and after he left she felt much better and her temperature went down in a few minutes to less than 100°. I hope she will be quite well by Morning. Mother, Charlie and Jack called in the afternoon and Mother stayed until after 28 �5. Mr. Hooper is very ill to-day. I wrote to Clare and to Mrs. Aldwich (enclosing plan for Perennial Border.) Charles went to the Community Sale in the evening. May 5th. Saturday Dorothy feeling ill still but came down to library after dinner. Vi Mair called to see her. Hannah Peter called for books. Dorothy intending to go to hall at night but too ill. Dr. Rannie here again still not sure of cause of temperature. Dorothy insisted that I should go to the Hall. Frances came up to stay with Dorothy. Afterward at the hall. I went down with Dr. Rannue. Had to stand up to get glimpses of the programme. Balloon chorus and Dorothy's musical Revue very good. Mrs. Crow played for her. Mr. W. P. Krug drove me home. May 6th. Sunday. Nice day but still cool. Dorothy quite poorly. As Aldyth could not go to S.S. {Sunday School} and neither could Dorothy Ted drove me down and, with Isabel to do the running, I attended once more to my old Job. Charlie and Allie up after church. Dr. Rannie pronounces Dorothy's illness touch of pleurisy. May 7th. Monday Beautiful day. Dorothy a little better - temperature a little lower. Jan Krug, Ida Halladay and Ethelyn Gurlay called to see Dorothy and after tea Pearl Buckley and Mrs. Graham called to see Dot. I walked around the garden a bit and sat on the verandah a few minutes and looked after Dorothy. Also wrote to Clare, Nell, Doug. Nickle and Berenice Clapp for Dorothy. May 8th. Tuesday Rained a tiny bit this Morning. Mr. Hooper buried this afternoon. Dr. Rannie here. Thinks Dorothy a little better but some fluid on her lung. Wrote up the Community Sale for "The Enterprise" a task which Dorothy was to perform. Wrote a letter to Clare to thank her for Dorothy's "Tut" pumps. Vi Mair and Miss Elworthy called to see Dorothy. May 9th. Wednesday Snowed in the night and practically all day. Charles down to Tara in the Morning but got home at noon. Half holiday. Regular blizzard at night. 29 �Dr. Rannie here in afternoon. Thinks Dorothy doing very nicely. Miss Milne came down in the evening to bring a bed Jacket she was making for Dorothy. May 10th. Thursday 6 inches of snow on the level - drifts 2 ft or higher in spots. Getting pretty tired. Dr. Rannie here in the afternoon. Dorothy's temperature a little lower again to-day. Mr. & Mrs. Graham called to see her in the afternoon. Charles at a High School Board meeting in the evening. Miss Meuser called to see me in the evening. Quite cold at night. May 11th Friday Cold. Snow melting very slowly. Charles went to Owen Sound with Mr. McNeel. Got back about 6.30 Dorothy still progressing favorably. Ida, Jen and Vi were here in the afternoon. Ida & Jen brought Dorothy some Marigolds. In the evening Mr. Bell and Jean called & Jean came up to see Dorothy. I was all in when I got to bed. May 12th. Saturday Still cool but some warmer. Mrs. Green here to-day to help me with Dorothy. Pearl called in the afternoon & brought Dorothy some roses. Frances & Margaret Christoffer were here also. My plants came & I went out in the garden for a little while to show Mr. Phillips where to plant a few of them. Wrote to Margaret Kastner for Dorothy & Myself (Jack has had a serious operation.) May 13th. Sunday. Mrs. Green here to-day but leaving to-night. Dr. Rannie here in the afternoon. Dorothy's temperature still dropping slowly. Mother here after church. I stayed in bed until after church. Aldyth called for the S.S. {Sunday School} supplies & went up to see Dorothy for a few minutes. Charles went to church in the Morning but not to S.S. {Sunday School} Adjutant Martin of Salvation Army called and went to church with Charles. There was a union meeting afterwards in the Hall which Charles attended. Charlie and Allie came in about a quarter to ten after Dorothy had gone to sleep. Cold wind all day. May 14th. Monday Cold still. Nurse again to-day. Dorothy's temperature down a little more. Have read her "The Chestermarke Instinct" {a 1918 mystery novel by J. S. Fletcher, centered on a bank clerk 30 �unraveling a complex disappearance and theft.} and finished "Dead Men's Money" by J.S. Fletcher {published in 1920. a classic mystery novel that explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature through a gripping narrative}. this morning. Also finished "The Pioneers of France in the New World"" by Parkman. {originally published in 1865, written by Francis Parkham}, Wrote to Gwen for Dorothy and to Clare and Nell. Mrs. Ankenmann & Jen Krug called in the afternoon and the doctor? Dorothy's temperature 100° at night. After tea Mrs. Graham called. Mrs. Beattie and I were out showing Mr. Phillips where to plant the plants in my new border under the library window. Then Jen Krug came over and Mrs. Beattie and I helped her select flowers for her border. Too much fuss for Dorothy. (Jen's bewilderment at the flower names etc.) May 15th Tuesday Margaret's birthday, sent her hose with her Mother and father on Sunday. Raining most of the day and much warmer at night. Mrs. Green came back to-day. Dr. and Rhena Stewart called this afternoon. Fixed Dorothy up for night. Gave her a good alcohol rub as her back sore. Temperature 100° again. Showed Mrs. Ryan where to plant some shasta daisies Mrs. Beattie sent me. Charles at High School Board Meeting. Very tired - bad day for me. Raining again at night. May 16th. Wednesday Raining but warm. Mrs. Green here. Was very tired to-day. Dr. Rannie drew a quart of fluid of Dorothy's lung to-day. She was very nervous about it but found it did not hurt much. Jen Krug & Ida Halladay called and Jen brought some narcissus. Mrs. Leitch called while the Doctor was busy so went away again. Sent for Revelation Fortune Telling cards. Finished "The Unseen Ear." {written by Natalie Sumner Lincoln , a mystery novel written in the early 20th century} (reading it to Dorothy. May 17th. Thursday Cold in Morning. Snowing during day but warmer at night. Mrs. Green here. Dr. Rannie called. Found Dorothy better so will not be here again until Saturday. D's temperature normal in Morning & 99 in afternoon. Jean Bell and Marguerite Grover called to see Dorothy in the afternoon and Vi Mair in the evening. Frances and Hannah Peters brought back books & got others this afternoon. Studied a little and wrote to Miss McEachran and Mrs. Pringle. May 18th. Friday 31 �Beautiful day. Dorothy's temperature 99° & went up to 99 1/5 °. She sorted out a number of old letters. Mrs. Green here. I walked around my flower beds in the morning and went over to Mrs. Beattie's to see about ordering 2 or 3 plants. Duncan was entertaining Dorothy when I came back (with Jack's assistance. Duncan came home last night. Aldyth brought up some Broadway dresses for Dorothy and me to see. We each ordered one. Studied a little. Finished reading "The Dawn of Canadian History" by Stephen Leacock.{Published in 1914, A Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada and the coming of the White Man} Pearl Buckley called to see Dorothy in the afternoon and Duncan was back in the evening. D's temperature hardly 99° at bedtime. May 19th. Saturday. Showery. Dorothy's temperature normal in the morning. The Doctor was up in the afternoon & found D's condition satisfactory. Mrs. Green here. Frances and Hannah Peters came. Vi Mair was here in the afternoon, also Mrs. Graham, Ted and Duncan and just about 6 o'clock Jen Krug came in for a few minutes. In the evening Dorothy Engel drove up from Hanover and came to see Dorothy. Duncan here all evening working at the radio. Clare came on the late train and called in here on her way up the hill. Dorothy's temperature 99 3/5 at bedtime - too much company I expect. May 20th. Sunday Showery in the Morning. Charles went to Hanover to give address in Presbyterian Church re church deficit. He went to S.S. {Sunday School} in afternoon. Mother came up after church. Dorothy's temperature normal in the morning. 99 2/5 at bedtime. After S.S. {Sunday School} Duncan, Clare, Isabel and Jack were here. Mother stayed for tea. I fixed up belated S.S. {Sunday School} collections ready for bank. Ferna (who came home last night) came over after tea and after church Clare, Charlie and Allie were here. Charles went to Paisley in the evening with Mr. M. A. H. and Mr. Hamilton who was to speak over there. Aldyth was up to see Dorothy when she called for the S.S. {Sunday School} bag. Read "The Subsconscious Courtship" by Berta Ruck. {Published in 1922, this is a fun story and presumably one of the first "marriage of convenience" romance novels written.}.Mrs. Green here. May 21st. Monday Sunshiny but cold north wind. Read "It's the Way It's Written" and "The Human note" two booklets on how to be a newspaper writer. Wrote a paper on "Pauline Johnson" for Iona Black. Dr. Rannie drew a quart and a quarter of fluid of Dorothy's lung to-day and I had to 32 �assist him. Mrs. Leitch, Ferna, Clare and (Little) Jack all called to see Dorothy. Miss Milne came to see me but came just as the doctor was busy and left before I could get down to see her. Mr. Caldwell here in the evening & he fixed the typewriter. Mrs. Green here. May 22nd. Tuesday Nice day. Dorothy's temperature normal in the morning 99 1/8 at night. Doctor up in the afternoon and Ferna called. I studied a little. After tea I went over to see Mrs. Beattie about some flowers and afterwards out in the garden to show Mrs. Ryan where to plant them. Very tired. Mrs. Green here. May 23rd. Wednesday Lovely day. No half holiday to-day as to-morrow is the 24th. Clare, Duncan & little Jack, Ferna, Jen Krug and Marguerite Grover called in the Afternoon. Read "Penny Plain" by O. Douglas. {published in 1920, a story of Jean Jardine, a Scottish girl raising her younger brothers on her own... until a mysterious stranger asks for her hospitality.} Went out after tea to show Reg. where to plant bulbs and Mrs. Beattie came up, too. Listened to Pittsburg Concert with Duncan on radio. Mrs. Green here. May 24th. Thursday Lovely day. Mrs. Green still here. Mts. Beattie and Reg. Lipsett came over about 9.30 a.m. and I went out in the garden with them while they put in the Perennial seeds. Ferna came over to see Dorothy in the Morning and the Doctor called before noon. Charles went out in the country with Mr. Bell in the afternoon. Mr. Wilson and Beatrice Whick called to enquire for Dorothy and Mother and Clare were here for tea. Wrote to Nell and to Miss Gemmell for Dorothy. May 25th Friday Lovely day but was so tired. I loafed in Dorothy's room all day until after tea. Ferna was here in the afternoon. Vi Mair, Clare, Charlie, Allie, Mother, Duncan, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Smellie in the evening. I went out after tea to show Reg where to plant the pansies at the playhouse and Katybel Black called for the paper I wrote for Jane. Frances went to Toronto this Morning with Roy Reid on her way to N.Y. and Clare goes in the Morning to meet Jack on his return from Winnipeg. May 26th. Saturday 33 �Lovely day. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's and as she was not in I went in & waited for her. Answered the phone & played solitaire on the back steps till Mrs. Beattie came. Then she came up with me and she and Reg. put in some seeds at back under flag pole. Ferna called to see Dorothy before dinner and Isabel came in from Noon train after being at Hanover. In the afternoon Pearl Buckley and Ferna called and after tea Vi Mair & Ted. Duncan was here also and Charles and he played three sets of tennis against Mr. Kellerman & Eric Graham. Dr. Rannie thought D. better to-day when he called. May 27th.Sunday Lovely day. Went out & picked pansies, lily of the valley and forget-me-nots for Dorothy and Mrs. Green picked tulips & flowering currant. Tried Chasis {chassis} Ointment on top of D's iodine with disastrous results. She has a burning time for awhile last night in spite of applications of linseed oil but was comfortable again this morning. Mother came up after church as usual. Finished "Tell England" by Ernest Raymond. a great book of boy life in England and of Gallipoli. {published in February 1922 in the United Kingdom. Its themes are the First World War and the young men sent to fight in it.} Aldyth called for S.S. {Sunday School} papers and went up to see Dorothy. Charles went to church and to S.S. {Sunday School} and to church at night. Ferna came over about half past five and Mr. Halliday (M.A.) called also Keith who wanted to see Mr. M.A. They all went up to see Dorothy. After church Mr. & Mrs. Graham, Charlie and Allie were here and Duncan was here during and after church time. May 28th. Monday. Lovely Day. Charles went to Owen Sound by Motor with Mr. McNeel for the Boyd trial. Dr. Rannie called in the Morning and found Dorothy doing very well lung clearer. I finished "The Enchanted April" by "Elizabeth" {1922 novel by British-Australian writer Elizabeth von Arnim. The work was inspired by a month-long holiday to the Italian Riviera} ,author of "Elizabeth of the German Garden".{Elizabeth and Her German Garden is a novel by the Australian-born writer Elizabeth von Arnim, first published in 1898. The book is the first in a series about the same character, "Elizabeth".} Ferna brought Barbara over to see Dorothy. Then Ida and Jen called, then Florence Leslie. Mrs. Beattie and Reg were here after tea putting in seeds and I was out with them. Duncan spent the evening here and Mr. Russel called to see Dorothy. Mrs. Beattie also went up to see her and Charles got home just before 10 p.m. 34 �May 29th. Tuesday. Alice's birthday. Sent her a pair of silk hose. Charles went to Owen Sound again to-day. Left at 9 a.m. Barbara and Ferna were here in the Morning. I shampooed my hair. In the afternoon Mrs. Ankenmann & Mrs. Will Krug called. Re-read "The Room with the Tassels" by Carolyn Wells."{published in 1918, a mystery novel} Duncan was here in the evening and I listened to a Boy Scout Programme on the radio. Charles got home about 9.30 p.m. Got up at 6.30 a.m. Beautiful day. May 30th. Wednesday Got up at 6.15 a.m. Charles left for Owen Sound at 7.30. Beautiful day. Warm. Dr. Rannie was here in the Morning.and says Dorothy is better and the fluid is absorbing. Ferna was over in the Morning. Charles got home at 1 o'clock. Half holiday. He, Duncan, Mr. Graham and Mr. Caldwell played tennis - the first two against the others. We moved Dorothy's bed over to the window and she watched the game. Mr. Phillips came after tea to put in my plants which arrived this Morning and Mrs. Beattie and Reg. were here also. I spent some time in the garden with them. Duncan was here after tea and Isabel and Jack came to see Dorothy and Mrs. Beattie went up to see her also. Then Ferna, who was taking a friend back to Miss Smellie's, dropped in about 9.15 p.m. Charles spent the evening at prayer meeting. I was over at Mrs. Beattie's about 8.30 in the Morning & she came back with me. May 31st. Thursday Lovely day. Was out in the garden before breakfast. Ferna and Barbara here. Finished "The Mariner of St. Malo" by Stephen Leacock. a historical account written during the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life and expeditions of Jacques Cartier, the French explorer renowned for his voyages that led to the discovery of Canada and its intimate connection with Indigenous cultures.} Vi Mair was here in the afternoon and Duncan was up for awhile. Ferna, Barbara & Arthur Davey were up to see Dorothy in the evening. Mr. Phillips was here planting flowers in the evening and I was out in the garden for awhile. June 1st. Friday Hot. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's about 9 a.m. and she came back with me and put in some seeds. In the afternoon Irene Frazier (who is here until to-morrow) called & brought little Jean to see me. Then Jen Krug & Pearl Buckley called. Pearl brought Ice cream & Jen flowers. Then Fen came along & stayed until tea time. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's after tea 35 �to give her a quarter she left this morning. Mrs. Graham sitting with Dorothy when I got back. I wrote to Clare and Nell. June 2nd Saturday Very hot. Hunted up information on "Dryads”{in Greek mythology, a nymph or nature spirit who lives in trees and takes the form of a beautiful young woman} .in the Morning. Dr. Rannie here about 11.30. He said Dorothy might sit up in a chair in her room on Monday if temperature not up in the meantime. Duncan, Vi, Margaret and Alice here in the afternoon and Ferna after tea. Our new fence arrived. Walked around the garden a bit. June 3rd. Sunday. Looks like rain and somewhat cooler. Finished "A Maker of History" by E. Phillips Oppenheim. {published in 1905, a fast-paced novel of political suspense and personal stakes} Mother and Jack came up after church. Raining quite hard. (Charlie and Allie away to Cargill & Pinkerton where Charlie speaking on the Budget.) Aldyth went up to see Dorothy for a few minutes when she called for the S.S. {Sunday School} papers. Isabel came up after S.S. {Sunday School} She, Mother and Jack all stayed for tea. Ferna and Lena Dolan, who Motored up from Toronto with Armand to-day,) were here and after Church Charlie came in for awhile. Duncan of course arrived at church time and stayed all evening. Charles at church morning & evening and at S.S. {Sunday School} Mr. Graham away to-day preaching anniversary service. Read "On A Chinese Screen" by W. Somerset Maugham. {also known as On a Chinese Screen: Sketches of Life in China, Maugham, first published in 1922, a series of short sketches Maugham made during a trip along the Yangtze River} June 4th. Monday. Somewhat watery looking. Little shower in the Morning. No decorations at our house today. Ferna called early to see Dorothy as she has decided to move to Toronto with Armand. Just as we finished Dorothy's bath, Alma came over. She arrived from Toronto Saturday night & goes back with and later Jen Krug came to see Dorothy. Charles & Duncan played chess. June 7th. Thursday Was up from 1.20 to 4.20 a.m. with Dorothy who had cramps. Very tired this morning. Very dark day, damp, cool and looks like more rain. Wrote to Clare and Nell. Dr. sent Dorothy 36 �some Medicine & she soon felt much better. Stomach sick in afternoon though. Copey and Mrs. M.A. H. with Barbara and Arthur Davey called and also Pearl and Matie Buckley. Evelyn Neelon and her baby. Duncan visited us awhile as usual. Raining as we finished tea. Charles went to a Bible Society Meeting in the evening. Afterwards he and Duncan played Chess. Armand this afternoon. Dorothy Sat up in "the chair" a few Minutes this Morning while Mrs. Green made the bed. Found she could not walk as she thought she could. Jean (came home Friday night with her Uncle) amd Mrs. Maxwell called before Jean took afternoon train back to Toronto. Dorothy sat up for an hour and we played solitaire. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Graham called in the evening and Duncan was here of course. We turned out the light in D's room and Mrs. Graham, Dorothy and I watched the fireworks over in the park. Charles at grounds in Morning, Afternoon and evening. Celebration a success, about 3500 people in grounds during day and proceeds likely to be over $2000. June 5th. Tuesday Slight thunder storm in the night. Lovely day with nice cool breeze. June 8th. Friday. Quite cool to-day. Dark in the Morning and raining for awhile. Charles went to Walkerton at 11 a.m. with Mr. George Durst but got back in the afternoon. Sun shone a very little in the afternoon. I wrote to Aunt Anaise and Miss Ward. I finished reading "The Founder of New France" by Charles W. Colby {a chronicle of Champlain, published in 1915}. In the afternoon Mother was here, then Dr. Harold Mair and Viola arrived and then Mrs. Graham, Copey, Barbara and the new baby. After tea I took a walk around the flower beds to see what was doing. Mr. Graham and Charles played Eric and Duncan at tennis, the latter two beating 11 to 9. Then Charles went to the political meeting where Mr. Ferguson (leader of Conservative party) was to speak. Made out S.S. {Sunday School} report for Elderslie S.S. {Sunday School} Association. Duncan came in after the meeting to type report for London Free Press for Charles. June 9th Saturday Nice day, sunshiny but quite cool wind. Rather stiff & knees sore. Pearl Buckley called in the afternoon. In the evening Duncan and Mr. Caldwell played tennis against Jack McDonald and Charles- latter two winning. Wrote to Miss Wood yesterday, Miss Smart & Miss Bessie Smart called for paper for Young Peoples. 37 �June 10th Sunday Nice day. Had a walk around the garden in the morning, again with Mother and later still with Charlie. Charles went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Mother was here after church & stay until after S.S. {Sunday School} Copey and Barbara called after church. Aldyth at S.S. {Sunday School} time, and Charlie and Allue after church. At night, Duncan was here in the evening. June 11th Monday Nice day - not too hot. Wrote paper out on Pauline Johnson for Miss Stuart - (the one I wrote for Jane Black) Brightened the letters on electric range written with white ink. Counted S.S. {Sunday School} collections & got them ready for the bank. Aldyth called for S.S. {Sunday School} contribution to Elderslie S.S. {Sunday School} association. Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon and Vi Mair in the evening. Duncan, Mr. Caldwell & Charles played tennis and afterwards Duncan and Charles played chess. Dorothy did not sit up today. Her temperature went up to 99 3/8 but this only a degree. Decided to take cottage in Muskoka for season. I was in the garden after tea showing Mr. Phillips where to transplant the hollyhocks. Started little Dryad play for Ferna to-day. June 12th. Tuesday Nice day - cool. Aldyth brought dresses up in the Morning. Mrs. Pringle called in the Morning - going home this afternoon. Dorothy got up & tried on three or four dresses. She ordered two and I ordered three. The Doctor came just as Aldyth was leaving. Found Dorothy's lung much better - more uncovered. Aldyth came back after dinner. Premier Drury speaking in the rink this afternoon. Charles wrote an address for him this morning & read it at the Meeting. Dorothy got up again to get length of dress for Aldyth and then sat up for about 3 hours. Copey called, brought her knitting and stayed about an hour. Dorothy's temperature went up to 100 2/5 so she got back to bed. Mrs. & Mr. Start called down for Drury meeting. I walked around the garden with Mrs. Start. Also did a little at the dryad play. Mrs. Graham, Duncan & Charles played tennis & Mr. Graham went up to see Dorothy. Then Mrs. Graham & Mrs. Beattie called. Duncan & Charles played chess. June 13th. Wednesday Nice day. I helped Dorothy clean out the drawers in her chiffonier and wash stand. Too Much for Dorothy, I am afraid as her temperature ran up to 100 1/5. Duncan and Mr. Caldwell 38 �& Charles played tennis. Dorothy sat up to watch the game until her temperature rose then she went back to bed. Miss Agnes Milne called to get Mr. Kempt's address as Miss Nellie has rheumatism. Half holiday. Mr. Caldwell came up to see Dorothy who is quite discouraged over the rise in fever. Men started to put up new fence to-day. Charlie, Jack & Duncan here in afternoon. June 14th. Thursday. Quite cool. Fire in furnace. Little Shower of rain. Read "My Method, Including American Impressions" by Emile Coué. {published in 1923, describes autosuggestion, a psychological self-help technique developed by Émile Coué at the beginning of the 20th century.} Wrote a good part of dryad play. Vi Mair and Mrs. Bell called to see Dorothy in the afternoon & Duncan at night. Charles and Duncan had a game of chess & listened to radio. New set of earphones. Heard a couple of numbers from Schnectady {Schenectady}, N.Y. D's temp. up. stayed in bed. June 15th. Friday Dorothy's temperature behaving badly - up again to-day. Copey and Barbara were here in the morning. Duncan passed his first year Exams. Grade B. He was here all afternoon & for tea. He, Dorothy and I played Street for awhile. Mrs. Marion Johnston (Leslie) called & Mother came up. She also stayed for tea. Then Jen Krug called. Isabel came up in the evening to show us the dress she had made for herself. Duncan & Mr. Caldwell played Charles & Mr. Graham at tennis. Score 11 - 9 in favor of first mentioned. I went out in garden with Mother & Mr. & Mrs. Haynes came in. I sat on verandah awhile. June 16th. Saturday Nice day. Read "The Girls" by Edna Ferber. {published 1921, a novel about three independent-minded South Side women yearning for vibrant lives,} Callers: Vi Mair, Bertha Davidson, Lynda Simpson in the afternoon and Mrs. Robert Halliday in the evening (staying at Charlie's) Also Dr. Rannie in the Morning. Dorothy feeling somewhat better to-day temperature not quite 100°. Mr. Caldwell and Duncan played Charles and Mr. Graham at tennis. Result 1st. 7 - 5 for two first. 2nd 8 - 6 for other two. Duncan here all evening (as well as in morning & afternoon) at radio. cool. 1st hay fever innoculation. June 17th. Sunday 39 �Beautiful day. Much warmer. Dorothy not very well to-day (calomel). At night temperature 100°. Mother came up after Church & Charlie called for her after S.S. {Sunday School} Charles at Church twice & S.S. {Sunday School} Aldyth called for papers. Read "The Evil Shepherd" by Oppenheim. a 1922 mystery thriller novel}. Mrs. Engel and Dorothy came to see Dorothy after tea and Jack & Duncan Engel stayed down on verandah. Mrs. Graham, Allie, Charlie & Duncan were up to see Dorothy during evening. Eric stayed with Duncan at radio for awhile. Dorothy had bad headache at bedtime. Dorothy Engel sang. June 18th. Monday Very warm but nice breeze in Dorothy's room. This afternoon the New Edison arrived that Charles got for Dorothy. David Leitch brought it & Mrs. Green, Duncan & I played them all for Dorothy. Wrote a very little more of my dryad play. Duncan went to Oliphant to-night to spend a few days by himself. Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Cruickshank, Mrs. Rogers called in the evening. Mrs. Green down town in the afternoon to try on her dress. Isabel's birthday. Sent for Hurlburt for her. did not come until later. June 19th Tuesday Very hot. Dorothy somewhat better to-day. Temperature down a little. Doctor gave her innoculation in afternoon. Piano tuned. Vi Mair, Mrs. Beattie (brought D. some roses) Allie and Mrs. Robt. Halliday called and Mr. Bell brought a basket of apples for Dorothy. I wrote a letter to Clare. Finished my play " A Forest Conference" for Ferna and wrote it out. Also played several records on the phonograph which will be, I doubt not, a daily job. Good shower but cleared up hot as ever. June 20th. Wednesday 30th anniversary of our wedding day. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 a.m. Going to be very hot. Was desperately hot. Wrote a letter to Fen, and part of one to Miss Small. Isabel and Alice Stevens were here this afternoon. Then Jen Krug came in and in the evening Ida Halladay, Vi Mair, Pearl & Matie Buckley were here in the evening. Charles got home shortly after 6 p.m. June 21sr Thursday. Charles had to go to Walkerton again to-day leaving at 7.30 a.m. Hot. Very hot but not quite so bad as yesterday. Finished reading "The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton" by Gilbert 40 �Frankau. {A romance novel, published in 1922} Had a walk around the garden in the evening. Mrs. Haynes brought Mrs. Patterson (who has had rheumatism) & Mrs. McKay of Pt. Elgin in to see me and Dorothy. Charles got home at 6 p.m. Mrs. Green went down town in the afternoon to fit her dress. In the evening Charles went to Mr. M.A. Halliday's Meeting on Heroe's Square. {Budapest} June 22nd. Friday Very hot. Dorothy's temperature down 1 point to-day. Aunt Carrie here in the afternoon hunting for some songs to sing at Mission Band Garden party. After tea Duncan (came back from Oliphant to-day) turned up of course. Then Mr. W. H. Bunn called and came up to see Dorothy. later, Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. & Mrs. Leitch, David and Mrs. Crow were here. June 23rd. Saturday Desperately hot. Dorothy's temperature little lower to-day. I went to Mrs. Beattie's in the Morning and she came back with me. We walked around garden & she went up to see Dorothy. Dr. Rannie came in the afternoon and Mr. Bell brought us his electric fan at noon. D. had her 3rd innoculation. Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon and Vi at night. After tea Charles and I walked down to the Manse and Charles & Duncan played a game of chess. H. F. innoculation {Hay Fever} June 24th Sunday Very bad thunder storm in the night heavy rain for very short time, some hail and great gusts of wind. Of short duration and not much rain. Sad to relate - not a bit cooler. Mother came up after church. Mr. Caldwell also called (They are busy trying to find a name for the new baby born June 19th.) and Aldyth called for S.S. {Sunday School} papers & went up to see Dorothy. Desperately hot. Charles went to church and to S.S. {Sunday School} also church at night. Alma Halliday (home for the week end called) and Mother stayed for tea. Charlie (who had been at the Decoration Day service), calling for her after tea. (Isabel, Jack and Keith were with him). Duncan, Allie and Charlie were here after tea. June 25th. Monday Hot as ever in the Morning - cooler in the evening. Election Day. Charles went over to vote at 8 a.m. (after working in the garden) and I went over at 9. Voted for Mr. M.A. Halliday. {in margin} Mr. Fenton elected Mr. Bunn 2nd Mr. M A. 3rd. Just after dinner Mrs. Wm. Krug & 41 �Harry called & went up to see Dorothy. Then Mrs. Graham. (Showers all afternoon) then Alma Halliday, Ida Halladay, Ethelyn Gourlay, Mrs. Ankenmann. After tea Duncan was here. Mr. Fenton in in this riding but Conservatives appear to be in in the Province. Dorothy's temperature a little lower. Tuesday June 26th. Thunder shower in the night & shower this morning, quite cool. Dr. Isabel brought a bouquet of roses from Mother in the Morning and after dinner Dr. Rannie and Aunt Carrie were here. Dr. Rannie says more absorption has taken place since he was here on Saturday than any time yet. Duncan was here in the evening trying out a new radio set he made this afternoon which he got results with or without aerial or ground wire. Charles reading "Ovington's Bank" {published in 1922, written by Stanley J.Weyman, 1825 banking crisis British Panic} H.F. {Hay Fever} innoculation. June 27th. Wednesday Cool. Dorothy feeling better to-day - temperature little lower. In the afternoon Vi and Harold Mair called. later Mrs. M.A. Halliday and Jen Krug. Also Duncan and after tea Mr. Wilson came up to see her. Half holiday so Duncan and Charles played tennis against Mr. Caldwell and Harold Mair and were beaten. June 28th. Thursday Quite Cool. Nasty east wind. These are the days I think Dr. Goldie is right and I will never be altogether better. Mrs. Ewart & Miss Mary Kyle called to see me in the afternoon & Mrs. Cobean came to see both Dorothy and me. In the evening Mrs. Beattie was here and invited me to a tea to meet Mrs. Biehn. (who is here for a week before going to their cottage at Oliphant) Eric Graham and Charles played Duncan & Mr. Caldwell at tennis beating them 2 1. I finished reading "About the Weather" by Mark W. Harrington. {published in 1899, analysis of our ever-changing atmospheric conditions and how weather phenomena come to be.} June 29th. Friday Cool day. Wore the serge dress I bought last November for the first time (third time) today. Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Stewart called. I went to a tea at Mrs. Beattie's - present, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Van Camp, Nell & Belle Elliot, Mrs. B S. Halladay, Mrs. Vickers, Mrs. Graham and 42 �Mrs. Haynes. Had a nice time but was quite tired. In the evening Duncan brought his radio upstairs for Dorothy to hear but it whistled too much to be satisfactory. Temp. normal. June 30th Saturday still cool but beautiful day. Isabel came up in the afternoon with some wild strawberries for Dorothy. Aunt Carrie came here to-day to stay for a few days. In the aftern evening Charles and Aunt Carrie went to the Bijou and Duncan, Dorothy and I played seven-Up. Temp. normal. Dr. Rannie here. H. F. innoculation. July 1st. Sunday Beautiful day. Communion Sunday. Charles & Aunt Carrie went to church night and Morning & Charles to S.S. {Sunday School} Communicants - 441 - largest in church history. Mother came up after church. Ida Halladay called before Morning church out, Wrote a letter to Nell. In the afternoon Mar. Finlayson & Evelyn Neelon called. After church Charlie, Allie, Duncan & Jack were here. July 2nd. Monday. Holiday. Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Called in the Morning and I went for a Motor ride with them around same block. Enjoyed it very much. In the afternoon Mr. Caldwell was here, also Eula and Ida McQueen (Atkinson) Pearl Buckley, Jen Krug and Mrs. Graham. Aunt Carrie still here, and in the evening Mar. Finlayson brought a bouquet of peonies. Thunderstorm in the evening. Charlie, Allie, Duncan, Keith & Jack went to Oliphant for the day. 1st Motor ride since last fall except down to Community Sale. July 3rd. Tuesday Aunt Carrie left at noon to stay at W. H. Bunn's for a few days. I wrote to Miss Mitchell of Hamilton (re Kempt medicine) Fairly cool & somewhat cloudy, Dr. Rannie was here in the afternoon. Innoculation. Says Dorothy getting along fine. After tea Marguerite Grover called. Was in the garden in the afternoon showing Mr. Phillips what to do and after tea with Reg. Eric and Charles played tennis against Mr. Caldwell & Duncan - first two winning. Duncan at radio afterwards. Nell came on the late train. Charles, Duncan and Charlie went to meet her and came in with her. July 4th. Wednesday 43 �Warmer but still not too hot. Cool at night. Nell went up the hill for dinner & out to Lillico's getting back here about 2.15 p.m. Keith was here about 9 a.m. to see Nell as he was going to Pt. Elgin on the S.S. {Sunday School} picnic. Charlie, Allie, Mother and Duncan came in with Nell on the way to the station. Mother stayed. While Charlie & Allie drove Alice and Isabel to Hanover to try their piano exam. Did not get back until after 8 so Mother was here for tea. Judge Greig was also here. for tea. Half holiday but court day. Miss Milne called to shorten my dresses. After tea Miss Lizzie Milne called to see me before she gets too busy preparing for her marriage to Mr. Kidd 2 weeks from Monday. In the evening Jean Maxwell called. She came home last night & is to rest a month here before she goes to Hammondsport to visit her uncle Jim. D's temp. normal. Charles at church in morning helping with picnics. Went to court and at 4 p.m. went to hotel for Judge Greig & walked down with him when he left. July 5th. Thursday Nice day - not much sunshine. Started to rain about 3 p.m. and rained very heavily until about 9 p.m. Bud and Charlie called in the afternoon and Ida Halladay spent a couple of hours with Dorothy. Dorothy sat up in the chair for about 10 minutes in the afternoon and walked around the bed in the evening without bad effect. Duncan was here in the evening and put on several records. I finished reading " A Man for the Ages" by Irving Bachellen. Supposed to be take of A. Lincoln but not much of Lincoln's life in it. Got my new ratine dress (3rd one) to-day. S.S. {Sunday School} picnic does not seem to have been a great success. Congregation gave no help so Mr. M. A. has resigned as superintendent of the S.S. {Sunday School} Hope he will re-consider it. Charles & Duncan played chess. July 6th. Friday Sultry. Dorothy walked out to the porch and spent the Morning there, walking back at noon. She also walked to the bathroom. I finished reading "The Last Voyage of the "Donna Isabel" by Randall Parrish. {published 1908, a romance novel set at sea} Callers - Dess Symons & Mrs. Owens. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's after tea and She came back with me to see Dorothy. Charles & Duncan played tennis against Mr. Caldwell and Dr. Treumner & beat them. Duncan came up to see Dorothy and later Vi and Jean Maxwell were here. July 7th. Saturday Mrs. Stewart & Mrs. Robert Halliday were here in the Morning. Dr. Rannie was here. Duncan came up after dinner and he, Dorothy and I were playing Street when Jack, Clare & Frances arrived in the Cadillac. Hannah Peters returned a book. Mother & Jack were here in the 44 �evening with Clare & Jack. Vi & Mrs. Graham called and Miss Elworthy brought D. some books late in the evening. At tea time I went over to Mrs. Ferguson's. Mr. Caldwell & Dr. Treumner played tennis with Charles & Duncan. Dorothy sat up. July 8th. Sunday. Nice day. Charles at Church in Morning & at S.S. {Sunday School} Church at 10.30 a.m. with School directly after. In the afternoon Eula Hird and Pearl Buckley were here and Eula sang. Then the car arrived with Clare, Jack, Mother, Duncan, Charlie, Allie, Keith, Jack and Isabel and I went for a 17½ Miles drive. Lemonade and cake when we came back. In the evening Charles and I went down to Caldwell's to see the new baby. Nice little babe. After church, Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Halliday came over. Dorothy came downstairs while Charles at church. July 9th. Monday. Dorothy out on verandah on couch this afternoon. Corley Rogers and Rena Campbell came to see her and Rena played beautifully. Ted Graham spent some time on the verandah with us, too. Aunt Carrie came up to put rose lining in my grey hat and Mrs. Stewart came up after. They both stayed for tea and Dorothy, Mrs. Stewart and Carrie and I played bridge while Charles was at the session meeting. Dorothy went to bed and we three played bridge. Then Clare, Jack, Bud, Duncan and Charlie arrived after a trip to Southampton to see the Neelands. July 10th. Tuesday Misty in the Morning and a couple of showers. Charles went to Tara at 7 a.m. got back for dinner. Duncan drove him. Dorothy out on verandah. Duncan & Marguerite Grover here in the afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Graham in the evening. Charles out in the country in the afternoon. He and Eric played tennis against Duncan & Mr. Caldwell & won. Afterwards Duncan & Charles played chess. Dorothy and I sat on chairs on the lawn to watch the tennis game. Finished reading "Eminent Victorians" by Strachey. {published in 1918, and consisting of biographies of four well known figures from the Victorian era.} July 11th. Wednesday Warm. Dorothy out on verandah. She & I had a walk around the gardem. Jen Stewart and Marguerite Griver here in the afternoon. Also Duncan who stayed for tea. Charles & Eric 45 �played Mr. Caldwell & Duncan at tennis & beat them. In the evening Jen Krug & Elmer Krug were here and Elmer sang for us. Mrs. Graham also came in & Eric & Duncan stayed. July 12th. Thursday. Hot day. 12th celebrated here. 22 lodges. Vi Mair came for Dorothy at 11 a.m. and drove her down there. She stayed for dinner and got home about 2 p.m. after the procession had passed. I went over to Mrs. M.A.'s & saw it there & she walked home with me. Mrs. Graham & Ted called in the afternoon. Duncan here in afternoon & he and Eric played tennis against Charles & Mr. Graham - 1st 2 won. Charlie here while Dorothy & I watching the tennis. Later Dorothy & Duncan heard prize fight results over radio - Willard & Luis Firpo - Firpo knocked Willard out. Firpo from Buenos Aires. July 13th. Friday. Hot. Finished reading "When Winter Comes to Main Street" by Grant Overton. {published in 1922, capturing the Soul of Small-Town America in Short Stories of Love, Loss, and Time} Read "The Adventures of A Solicitor" by Weatherby Chesney. {published in 1898} Wrote a letter to Nell. Charles went out in the country in the afternoon. Miss Milne was here fitting Dorothy's dresses that have to be fixed. Duncan was here also. Washed Dorothy's hair this Morning and cut it for her. Mrs. Halliday and Barbara were here in the afternoon. After tea Mrs. Beattie & Ethel Reed. Dorothy and I walked down to the Manse in the afternoon and I went to Mrs. Beattie's after tea. Charles and Mr. Graham Eric Eric played tennis against Mr. Caldwell & Duncan. Dorothy and I sat on lawn & watched game. July 14th. Saturday Not Much Sunshine. Washed my hair in the Morning. Dr. Rannie found Dorothy getting along fine. Mrs. Robt. Halliday, Duncan & Mother here in the afternoon. Jean Maxwell, Miss Elworthy & Miss Milne in the evening. Dorothy walked down to Mair's in the afternoon & back again. Duncan, Charles & Mr. Graham played tennis, and afterwards Chas. and Duncan played chess. Read "The Man with the Club Foot" by Douglas Vallentine . {published in 1919, written by Valentine Williams, a spy thriller novel of novels featuring the character of "Clubfoot", Germany's top secret agent Doctor Adolph Grunt.} July 15th. Sunday. 46 �Nice day. Charles went to church & S.S. {Sunday School} (after church which is at 10.30) In our church Morning, Evangelical at night. Read "Mistress Anne by Temple Bailey {published in 1917, the story revolves around Anne Warfield, a schoolteacher who yearns for a more vibrant life.} Wrote letters to Adelaide, Irene Frazier and Miss McEachran. Charlie, Allie and Mother came up after Church. Mother stayed until evening, the rest went to Oliphant. Aunt Carrie called. Dorothy and her father went to call at M.A.'s. Mr. Caldwell came up after tea, I walked to the Manse corner with Mother when she went home and Mrs. Spencer (Mina Schroeder visiting here after 11 years) and Corley Rogers came back home with me and we had a fine chat about old Chesley friends in the West. Evening ended with thunder storm and rain. Wrote a letter to Miss McNaughton, Mrs. McGregor's cousin. July 16th. Monday Nice day. Dorothy and I walked down town in the Morning. (1st time I have walked down since last July. or longer) Went to the office, to Charlie's store and to see Mrs. Leitch. Dorothy got dresses fitted. Ted Graham drove us home. Mrs. Stewart called in the afternoon, was overseeing packing by Mrs. Green. Dorothy packed her trunk with Mrs. G's assistance. Dorothy and I watched tennis game, Charles & Eric against Mr. Graham and Mr. Caldwell - 1st two winning. Mrs. Graham joined us. Had some gramophone and Mrs. Leitch called and Miss Milne came to fit my dress. I wrote to Delphine Mainwaring. Wrote to Mrs. Lutin. Mrs. Leitch called to say good-bye. July 17th. Tuesday. Nice day. Packing in the Morning. Aunt Carrie, Armand, Copey and Barbara were here (going up to Lake for holidays & Aunt Carrie leaving this afternoon.) Dorothy went down town in the Morning to get her dresses fitted and her innoculation and Miss Milne called after dinner to fit mine. Then Mother came up and we walked over to see Mrs. Rogers. Charlie called for Mother and was here after tea to help rope dunnage bag. I went over to Mrs. Ferguson's with a cheque for Miss Elworthy for Gertie Cass's presentation and to Mrs. Beattie's and she walked back with me. Eric & Charles played Mr. Graham & Mr. Caldwell and were beaten. Mrs. Ferguson called later to say good-bye. Ted was here watching the game for awhile. July 18th. Wednesday Very hot. Dorothy went down town in the Morning. I got some things in shape, cleaned off table in library and went over to Mrs. Beattie's with some pictures. Mrs. Green finished up 47 �last night. She was here 9 weeks and 3 days. Wrote to Aunt Maggie, Aunt Anaise, Agnes Anderson and Corinne Walkers (Armer). Also tagged the luggage and gathered up the Small things. Eric played tennis against Charles & Mr. Graham. Dorothy Engel and Jack drove up to see Dorothy and Vi, Matie Buckley, Mrs. Graham, Charlie, Allie and Jack all came to say good-bye. Dorothy walked down town in the afternoon & her temperature went up to 99.1 but was down to 98 again at bedtime. July 19th. Thursday Charles, Dorothy and I left on the early train for Toronto. Mrs. Green came along to help us get off. Charlie drove us to the station and Frances came with us to Toronto. Dick and Campbell met us. Shopping in the afternoon. Dorothy got a woollen cape, white flannel suit, hat, and I got a pair of shoes & golf socks. Berenice Clapp came up to see Dorothy in the evening. Charles & Dick went out to see Dick's new property. July 20th. Friday Douglas Nickle had breakfast with us and came to the station to see us off to Muskoka. Dinner on train, arrived at Lake Joseph Wharf about 2 o'clock. Clare and Jack met us there. Got on board the 'Ahmac' and came on to Port Sandfield where Nell and Doug met us with the new disappearing propeller boat and brought us on to Ivandell. Beautifully situated and very comfortable. After dinner Nell, Doug, Frances and I went for a run to Port Sandfield for the Mail and a spin into Lake Joseph. Dorothy being tired went to bed early. July 21st. Saturday Beautiful day. Wonderful view down the Lake. Getting unpacked. Wrote a letter to Mother. Was down to Pt. Sandfield in the boat and out for a sail later. Dorothy slipped and sprained her ankle. Went down to the sand beach in the afternoon and through the little cottage there which Dick is thinking of renting. July 22nd. Sunday Charles, Jack, Clare, Frances and Doug went to Church at the Elgin House while Dorothy, Sophia, Margaret and I stayed at home. In the afternoon we went out for a sail. Then Dr. Wesley (of Toronto) came over to give Dorothy her innoculation and bandaged up her foot. (sprained the tendons and must wear a support all summer). Spent evening quietly reading and finished "The Charing Cross Mystery" by J.S. Fletcher. {published 1923, classic detective 48 �novel} Charles, Jack, Nell, Doug and Frances went for a walk in the afternoon up the "Mountain". I went a very short distance up the path in the wood. Cooler at night. July 23rd Monday. Lovely day. Cooler. We went to Port Sandfield in the Morning to buy provisions of the supply boat, came home, had lunch and all went to Port Carling in the afternoon. Did some shopping (I waited in the ice cream parlour) had ice cream, came home and I wrote letters to Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Beattie and cards to Mrs. McGregor and Mrs. Ryan. Clare, Doug, Frances & Margaret went for a Swim and Charles and Jack loafed While Dorothy played solitaire and Nell did some sewing. In the evening we had two tables of Street. July 24th Tuesday Rained all day. sat by fire Dorothy, Frances & I playing together and Doug, Charles and Nell. I never laughed so much. Frances ended with 31 matches borrowed. She was a real sport and stated once "Everybody else is horrid so I'm going to be horrid too " (holding back cards) Nell & Doug caught a bass in the cut. July 24th. Tuesday Rained all day. Sat before fire, Dorothy, Charles, Jack and I played bridge. Jack & Charles very funny as they learned the game. Wrote to Lenore Carter, Dick and Mrs. Graham. Clare, Jack, Charles & the children walked to Pt. Sandfield for the Mail. Boat self starter broken. Nell and Doug were to Sandfield & Elgin House with laundry. In the evening Clare, Frances, Doug & Nell played Rummey. Dorothy disturbed the night with her terrors regarding a Mouse she heard. July 25th. Wednesday Cool. Rheumatism bad. Had lunch on the rocks in front of the house. Charles, Jack and Clare went to Country Club & played 18 holes of golf. When they returned the party - me went over to Dr. Wesley's for Dorothy's innoculation. In the evening Jack, Charles, Dorothy and I played 500 and Clare, Frances & Doug played Street. I finished "The Wrong Mr. Wright" by Berta Ruck. Studied a little. July 26th. Thursday. Warmer. sat outside until 2.30 having lunch on rocks. Studied a little. Party went to Sandfield in Morning for supplies (supply boat) Charles & Jack went to play golf in the afternoon & Clare 49 �Dorothy, Doug & Frances to the Elgin House to call on Mrs. Hartmarn. Nell washed her hair. I studied a little. After tea played five hundred with Dorothy against Clare and Nell. July 27th. Friday. Showery. Jack, Charles, Nell, Doug & Frances went to Port Carling. Dorothy cross because could not go for fear of rain. She and Clare walked over to Sandfield for the Mail and they went for them with the boat when they got home from Carling. I studied a little and wrote to Mother. After dinner played five hundred with Jack against Charles and Nell. Finished "Pagan Lives" by John Murray Gibbon. July 28th. Saturday Clare, Dorothy, Doug & Frances went over to Country Club to take the Men to play golf and in the afternoon Dorothy, Nell, Doug & Frances went to Port Sandfield for Mail & to Elgin House for laundry. I studied a little and Clare had a bath. Played 500 for awhile in the evening. Dorothy and I against Charles & Nell and then I had a bath. Wrote to Allie. July 29th. Sunday. Warm. Charles, Jack, Clare, Dorothy, Doug and Frances went to church at the Elgin House and at 1 o'clock we went over to the Elgin House so Dorothy could phone to the Royal Muskoka to Keith Robinson. In the afternoon (phone did not get through) we started for the Royal Muskoka but found we had no gas so rowed home from opposite Port Sandfield. At 5 o'clock Charles, Doug, Frances and Clare went over to Dr. Wesley's with Dorothy for her innoculation, got gas there to come home. Quiet evening reading. July 30th. Monday Very hot. The family, Minus myself, went to Pt. Sandfield to buy supplies. Then we all went to Royal Muskoka and after some difficulty located Keith Robinson Longest walk I have had for over a year from the boat house to hotel. We all had ice cream downstairs in hotel. Got home shortly after 4 (1 hour's run) and the rest all went to swim at the Sand beach and I stayed home and finished "The Woman of the Horizon" by Gilbert Frankan. Clare & I played Five hundred at night against Nell and Charles. Dorothy went to bed early. Dorothy went in for her first dip as she must not swim. July 31st. Tuesday 50 �Very hot. Nell, Doug, Dorothy Charles & Jack went over to Country Club. The two men stayed to play golf and the Men brought Keith Robinson back to spend the day. I read "Exterior to the Evidence" by J.S. Fletcher. {published 1922, mystery novel}} In the afternoon went to sand beach in the boat - all the rest went in for a swim. Dorothy having her dip. Wrote to Charlie, Isabel and Mrs. Ryan. Charles, Jack & Dorothy left at 6.30 to take Mr. Robinson back to the Royal Muskoka and Clare, Nell, Doug and Frances went for the Mail in the 'row boat'. Played five hundred, Clare and I against Nell and Charles. Aug. 1st. Wednesday Awfully hot day. In the afternoon Jack, Charles and I went out in the "put-put" and sailed around Lake Joseph. Landed at Port Sandfield and had cherry sundaes on the dock, then had another little run and waited for the Mail. Dorothy, Clare, Nell, Doug & Frances came over in the row boat. We all had ice cream cones and we towed them home. Dorothy and rest went for Mail at night. We played five hundred. Nell and Charles against Clare and me. Wrote to Miss McEachran, Mother and Mr. Caldwell. Aug. 2nd. Thursday Rained in the Morning and shower in the afternoon. Cooler afterwards. All the rest went to the supply boat in the Morning and Dorothy and Nell & Doug went to the Elgin House in the afternoon so Dorothy could phone Keith Robinson. He is leaving to-day or to-morrow so will not be down again. Charles and Jack went to Port Carling to get a haircut and have the engine overhauled. Dorothy and Clare walked over to Sandfield for Mail. Dorothy had a little temperature so lay down Most of the afternoon. telephone for Nell that Dick and Bessie coming on Saturday to take possession of Beach Cottage. She and Clare rowed down to look it over. Played five hundred at night. Clare and I against Charles and Nell. Wrote to Mrs. Caldwell who is ill. Dr. Mair thinks gall stones. Aug. 3rd. Friday. Clare, Nell, Doug, Dorothy, Frances and I went to Port Carling in the Morning to get supplies for Nell's Cottage taking Jack and Charles over to the Country Club and leaving them there to play golf. I sat in the drug store while they shopped. Got a flash light for Dorothy and string of beads for myself. Could not get boat started so were at dock a long time. Got a man from the boat-works to come down and start it. Rained a little on the way home. Dorothy lay in the sun and in the hammock and wrote 3 poems while we were gone "Visionary" "The song and Meditative. Finished reading "The Borough Treasurer" by J.S. 51 �Fletcher. {published 1921, mystery novel} The household went down to clean Nell's Cottage & Dorothy to lie in the Sand and I kept house. When Jack & Charles got back they went down, too. Played five hundred - Clare and I against Dorothy and Charles. Aug. 4th. Saturday Weather looked rather uncertain in the Morning but cleared up & was very hot. Nell, Doug, Charles, Dorothy, Frances and I went to Pt. Sandfield (Clare & Jack to Sandfield, too) and after visiting 1½ hours the Sagamo appeared and we went aboard. Nell & Doug transferred to the Ahmic at the Elgin House. We went on to Natural Park. Beautiful scenery, lovely breeze. We had dinner on board. Frances & Charles Climbed the Mountain at the Park & viewed the scenery. Dorothy and I, being invalids, stayed on board. Then on we went to Lake Joseph to meet Dick, Nell & Doug & Bessie who came back with us on the Sag. Miss Dugit, her Mother, sister and brother-in-law were on board, going to Elgin House. The whole family dined there and then the Lillicos & Bessie took possession of Beach House. After tea Doug and Dick went fishing in the row boat. The rest of us went to Pt. Sandfield for the Mail. Great crowd of people some funny Natives among the rest. I visited the tuck shop and walked up the dock to the post office. Jack caught a perch off the end of the dock and as we were coming home we left it at the Beach House. Doug much disgusted because he caught nine said "Daddy wouldn't wait long enough. Charles and Jack knocked down the wasp nest (in the ice house) and fled to safety in the kitchen. Aug. 5th. Sunday. Beautiful day. Jack, Clare, Charles, Dorothy, Frances, Sophia, Margaret and I all went to church at the Elgin House. The first time I have been at church since I went in Mount Clemens last year. Sat outside in a rocking chair and did not hear much of the sermon which was no good. After church Dorothy discovered Marjorie Henderson and her sister had arrived at the Elgin House yesterday and are to be there a month. I went in to see the hotel and we met Miss Dugit in the rotunda. Wrote some post cards. Had a little run on the water later in the day. Aug. 6th. Monday. Went with the family to the supply boat in the Morning. Everybody helps themselves. They have great faith in the honesty of the public. Waited for the Mail. In the afternoon Nell and Dick borrowed the "putt putt" to go to Port Carling to rent one for themselves. They left Dorothy at Elgin House to visit Marjorie Henderson and Charles and Jack at the Club to play 52 �golf. Clare and I stayed home and I finished "The Middle Temple Murder" by J.S. Fletcher. {published 1919, detective novel} Wrote to Charlie and Mr. Caldwell and started another little play for Ferna. "Out Door Secrets." Dorothy and Marjorie went to the Regatta at the Country Club with Mr. Love Jr. (son of proprietor of Elgin House) in his fast launch Mary Louise. She saw Homer Taylor and Bessie McKendrick there. Rained. The Men called at Elgin House for Dorothy but did not find her. Went back later but in the meantime Dorothy had returned (got off at Sandfield & walked home.) Men went for Mail in the evening. Aug. 7th. Tuesday. Went for a Sail around Lake Joseph in the Morning and waited for the Mail. Read "The Prince of Sinners" by E. Phillips Oppenheim. {published 1917, novel about idealism versus realism in politics} Lazed in the Afternoon. (Called at Beach House in the Morning to say good bye to Dick.) Dorothy and Clare walked to Sandfield for the Mail. The Men played golf. Went for Mail at night and a Sail on Lake Rosseau. Rained in evening. Aug. 8th. Wednesday Cool. Fire in fireplace. Went over to Elgin House with the laundry and got the Mail, called at Beach House on the way back. Men took Nell's trunk and other baggage down in the boat. Clare & Dorothy walked to Sandfield for the Mail in the Afternoon and the Men went to play golf. In the evening we went over for the Mail and Jack tried fishing without result. In the evening played five hundred - Jack and I against Dorothy and Charles. Wrote a little of the new play "The Secrets of the Out of Doors." Aug. 9th. Thursday Supply boat day. We all went over and Charles (chief engineer & pilot) took Dorothy and I to Elgin House where we picked up Miss Henderson and Marjorie to spend the day with us. Shopped at Sandfield & picked up supplies & Clare & Jack. Bought the girls home & then Clare, Jack, Charles and I went for the Mail. Visited until after lunch. Then Jack, Charles, Dorothy & the 2 visitors went for a run in the boat. Nell got a "putt-putt" this afternoon and they tried it out. (Is to have a new one to-morrow, this being a substitute until the other is ready. I went for a run with Nell, Doug and Frances in the new boat & when I got back the rest had taken the visitors back to Elgin House. I sat on the verandah and watched the sunset until it was dark. When everybody home Jack and I played five hundred against Dorothy and Charles. 53 �Aug. 10th. Friday This morning the men went to play golf. Clare and Dorothy walked over for the Mail. Clare, Jack, Charles and I went to the Memorial Service for President Harding (who died in San Francisco Aug. 2nd) held in Elgin House Chapel. Dr. Church decorated prettily with purple and white flowers, Union Jacks and stars and stripes. Dr. Hyndman of Phil. led in prayer. Mr. Oster of Phil. (in charge of Service) Mr. Rev. Mr. Woodroffe of Detroit read the lesson. Dr. Brickerton and another Clergyman (Looked like Taft.) gave addresses. and Dr. Tovell of Toronto pronounce the benediction. Very nice service. Met Marjorie & Lillias Henderson and had a little visit with them. Wrote to Mother and to Aunt Carrie. Went over to the Mail in the evening and got a huge box of flowers from Mrs. Beattie. Helped Margaret & Sophia arrange them in the Kitchen and then told their fortunes and Dorothy's with the New "Revelation" cards. Aug. 11th. Saturday Very hot day. Dick and Miss Gorril and arrived last night so Frances is back sleeping at our house. The 2 boats went exploring this morning. Went into Joseph River at Lake Rosseau end and out at Lake Joseph end and home by Elgin House and Pt. Sandfield. Gone over 2 hours and went 15 or 16 Miles. In the afternoon went over for the Mail. Charles stayed at home to read. Wrote to Mrs. Beattie to thank her for flowers and to Marjorie Finlayson (McDonald) to congratulate her on the arrival of an 11 lb. boy on Aug. 9th. Also went over for the Mail at night. Charles and Jack destroyed a wasp's nest (the 2nd) on balcony at door of Margaret & Sophia's room. Too hot for anything Finished "The Mine with the Iron Door" by Harold Bell Wright. {published 1923, romance novel} Aug. 12th. Sunday Cool breeze this Morning. Fog on lake in early Morning. Went to church at Elgin House Chapel before which we had an early call from Nell, Doug and Miss Gorril, who came up last night with Dick. Dr. Brickerton of Philadelphia took the service, his text being, "Jesus Christ, the same, yesterday, to-day and forever." Had a little visit with Miss Henderson and Marjorie and met Mr. and Mrs. Jameison (nee Mary Duff) of Toronto who arrived at the Elgin House last night. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan and Lenore Carter. Clare Jack & Charles went for a walk in the evening. Quite cool with strong breeze in the evening. Re-read "The Great Impersonator by E. Phillips Oppenheim. {published 1920, mystery novel} Aug. 13th Monday 54 �Quite cool and breezy. Went to supply boat in the morning and Charles, Jack, Dorothy and I went on to Elgin House for laundry. Charles telephoned his cousin at Gravenhurst. Jack and I stayed down at the dock and Mrs. Jameison came down & visited with us. Dorothy came back from Pt. Sandfield in Nell's boat & spent afternoon down there. Jack & Charles took Clare and I over for the Mail and then went to play golf and Nell, Doug, Dick, Frances, Dorothy and Miss Gorril brought us back in their boat. Dorothy going on to their camp. I wrote to Ferna and Mr. Caldwell & Clare walked to Sandfield for the 3 o'clock Mail. In the evening we went for a run around the shore of Bay (Pt Sandfield to Elgin House) crossed over and sailed Pinelands Bay and got Mail on the way home. Played 500 in the evening Jack & I against Dorothy & Charles. Nell & Doug took Dick & Miss Gorril to Port Carling to catch his boat back to Toronto. Aug. 14th. Tuesday. Real raining day. Pouring. Had a fine fire in the fireplace. Jack and Charles read. Nell, Doug & Frances came up after lunch & we played bridge. Nell, Clare, Dorothy and I. Jack, Clare & Charles went for the Mail & got soaking wet. In the evening we all went out to Pt. Sandfield for the Mail. I changed to Nell's boat at the dock and we went for a run around the lake, The rest went in Jack's boat. When we returned (cleared up beautifully) we again practised bridge and Nell, Doug, Frances & Bessie went home late in then back. I wrote to Mrs. Graham & Miss Small. Aug. 15th. Wednesday. Dorothy and her dad got up at 6.30 to go to Gravenhurst. (Cool Morning but warmed up somewhat later although cool all day out of the sun). They walked to Pt. Sandfield but found the bridge had blown open so came back and took Nell's putt putt (Good thing Charles has learned to run it.) Jack, Doug, Clare & Nell went off in Nell's boat to fish (after Nell & the children paid us a morning call) Frances stayed with me and went for the Mail. Then Clare and Nell came back for me and we went after Jack & Doug who were left fishing on the remnants of an old punt. We sailed around, came home, had lunch and went to the Elgin House in search of Mr. & Mrs. Jameison but failed to locate them so went towards Pt. Carling & met the Oriole returning with them & got Dorothy and her dad at the dock. They reported a nice visit in Gravenhurst. Nell, Doug & Frances spent part of the evening with us. Aug. 16th. Thursday 55 �Still cool. Went to supply boat in the Morning & then the men went to play golf. Wrote part of play "Out-Door Secrets" and wrote to Allie, enclosing resolution re her coming up with Charlie, and to Mrs. R. T. Kidd wishing her joy. After lunch we all went in Nell's boat (Men had ours) to Elgin House for Mr. & Mrs. Jameison & took them for a ride up Joseph River, called at Wodington {Woodington} so Mrs. Jamesion might see a friend, and came home via Country Club & found Men had got home first. Dorothy did not go on the trip but went for the Mail with Frances who also stayed at home. Two girls from Elgin House found they could not manage their canoe (lake quite choppy & windy) & borrowed our row boat to row over to the dump to walk to Port Carling. Mr. & Mrs. Jameison spent the rest of the day here & after dinner Jack, Clare and I went to Elgin House & Dorothy, Nell, Doug & Frances & Charles went in the other boat to Sandfield for the Mail. Folks from Beach House spent the evening with us. Finished "The Murder on the Links" by Agatha Christie. {published 1923, second novel featuring Hercule Poirot} Aug. 17th. Friday Nice day but still rather cool. Charles & Jack took Dorothy over to Elgin House to spend the day with Marjorie Henderson. I wrote to Dr. Rannie (report re Dorothy) Mother, Miss Smart, And Cards to Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Leslie, Mrs. Green and Mrs. McGregor. Charles & Jack went to play golf and played 27 holes. And when they returned they went over for Dorothy. Clare, Nell, Frances, Doug, Margaret, Sophia, Bessie and I went to Port Carling. I got weighed, have lost 2½ lbs. since I came to Muskoka - weigh 126 lbs. in my heavy dress. In the evening went over for Mail & afterwards came up and took Nell's pies and cakes down (Baked here because Nell's oven will not bake. Frances Sleeping Here. Dick & Mrs. Jennings & Bob arrived at their house at 11 p.m. for weekend. Aug. 18th. Saturday Went over in the Morning to meet the Sagamo in which Adelaide and her sister were coming. Then, after getting the Mail, went over to Elgin House to see Adelaide. Madeline, ill. fainted when she arrived so did not see her. Went back in the afternoon. Madeline still in bed. Adelaide went for a boat ride with Clare, Frances and Jack while Dorothy, Charles and I stayed at Elgin House. Nell, Dick, Mrs. Jennings, Bob (visiting them) and Doug came to boat in the Morning and went to Port Carling in the Afternoon. It started to rain while Adelaide and the rest out in the boat and they went to cottage & brought umbrellas & wraps. Waiting for Marjorie Henderson to sing. Saw Mr. & Mrs Jameison, Miss Dugit & Mrs. Dugit & Met Dr. Jeffreys of Toronto (organist) and Dr. & Miss Bickerton. Failed to make connections 56 �with Marjorie and came home in the pouring rain. Very wet night. Played 500. Clare & I against Charles & Dorothy. Aug. 19th. Sunday Very cool & windy & Slippy so Charles would not let Dorothy & me go to church. Wanted to hear Marjorie Henderson sing. Frances did not go either. Dorothy started her packing & then went down to Nell's cottage to get a book. I finished "The Alaskan" by James Oliver Curwood. Clare, Jack & Charles went to church. In the afternoon Charles and I walked down to Nell's cottage (real walk for me) and stayed for an hour or so. When we came back Clare & Jack had brought Adelaide & Madeline over for the afternoon and dinner. Charles, Jack, Clare and I took them back to Elgin House. After dinner - Beautiful Moonlight sail. Thunder storm Saturday night. Wawa {WaWa} Hotel struck by lightning, burned down with some loss of life. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan Aug. 20th. Monday. Cool & windy. Went to Sandfield in the Morning & left Clare & Frances at the supply boat while Dorothy, Jack, Charles and I went on to hear Marjorie Henderson sing at Elgin House. She gave us quite a concert and sang beautifully. Then Clare, Dorothy & Frances walked over for the Mail. While Charles, Jack and Bob Jennings went to the Country Club to play golf. (Saw Madeline for a few minutes at Elgin House, Adelaide playing golf.) Wrote part of my play "The Secrets of the Out of Doors." Dorothy and Clare took time exposure snaps of the inside of the cottage & some out-door snaps. About 6 p.m. we went over to Elgin House to see about getting the "Viola" for a trip to-morrow. After dinner Charles, Dorothy and I went to Dr. Wesley's to pay him. Wire from Charlie in the Morning saying "Hang out the White flag, Monday." They arrived about 7.30, Charlie, Allie, Jack, Mother and of course Duncan. Mother went down to Nell's, and as we had no place for him to sleep, Duncan went down to bunk with Bob Jennings. He and his Mother are to leave to-morrow. Nell, Doug, Mrs. Jennings & Bob took Dick to Port Carling to catch his boat. They were all up here to get Mother after dinner. Aug. 21st Tuesday Poured rain all night and all day, a regular deluge. Charlie had a very bad toothache and was miserable all day. Nothing to do. Charlie & I played 500 against Allie and Nell and Duncan, Charles, Dorothy and Jack played. After dinner it cleared up a little and Charlie, Allie, Jack and Clare went down to Nell's house. Nell & Doug brought Mother up for part of the day & 57 �then came back for her. Perfectly impossible weather. Another heavy shower during the evening. Dorothy packed. Trip on Viola postponed on account of rain. Aug. 22nd. Wednesday Cold. Dorothy got away. They took her baggage over in the Ford. Charles & Dorothy went on the Ahmic to Lake Joseph and Charlie, Allie, Jack, Duncan & little Jack took the Sagamo trip & Charles joined them for the trip home. Nell brought Mother up here to the fire & she had lunch with Clare and me. After lunch Nell, Clare, Doug, Frances and I went over to Elgin House to leave a note for Capt Wallace re a trip to-morrow. We met the Sag at Sandfield and brought Allie, Charlie and little Jack home. They left me at Ivandell and went to Port Carling in Nell's boat. (Had to tow a row boat over to the dump where 4 silly people who started out with oars that were no good.) we were ready to start for Elgin House.) Charles, Jack & Duncan taking the other to go to play golf. I tidied up the desk and the desk drawer. Charlie and I played 500 against Allie and Charles. Trip on Viola not possible to-day as Charles had to take Dorothy to Lake Joe. Aug. 23d. Thursday Supply boat in the Morning. Then Charles, Charlie, Allie, Jack, Nell, Doug, Frances, Clare & little Jack climbed the Mountain & afterwards went to Elgin House to see Adelaide. I wrote 2 letters to Mrs. Beattie and to Mr. Caldwell & Mrs. M.A. In the afternoon, we went for the mail on our boat, Clare, Allie, Charlie, Jack and I, And Charles and Duncan rowed over to the dump to play golf. Then we met Nell's boat & Clare & Allie got into it while we got Mother in ours. (Frances & Little Jack with Nell) and we went up Joseph River. Charlie fished & caught a fair sized black bass. In the evening Jack and Charlie played five hundred against Allie & Charles. I read. Aug. 24th. Friday The trip in the Viola postponed yesterday because Capt. Wallace stupidly let Elgin House guests sign up must be off again as it is pouring rain. Cleared up about 1 p.m. & Capt. Wallace came along with the Viola. party: - Clare, Jack, Charlie, Allie, Mother, Nell, Doug, Little Jack, Duncan & Frances, from here and at Elgin House we picked up Mr. & Mrs. Jameison, Marjorie and Miss Henderson, Miss Bickerton, Adelaide and Madeline, and with Charles and Myself had a party of 19. It was fine when we started but rained hard two or three times when we were out. The scenery was beautiful but we had to put up (or put down) the curtain and so did not see very much of it. We went up to the head of Lake 58 �Rosseau making stops, where part of party landed at Rosseau and the Royal Muskoka. Rained all the rest of the day. Mother and Frances were here for dinner & Nell and Doug came up in the boat for Mother later. (Frances to sleep on Dorothy's cot to-night as they are to leave at 7.30 in the morning. Charles went down in the rain to Nell's cottage only to find Nell had left for here. Jack & Charlie played 500 against Allie & Charles. Finished reading "Trodden Gold" by Howard Vincent O'Brien. {published 1923, novel of twin sisters in pursuit of marriage} Wrote a letter to Dorothy. Aug. 25th. Saturday Fair this morning & not very cold. It was 8.30 before breakfast was over and then the car (wet batteries) would not start. Got away but came back twice to heat up the batteries so it was 11 a.m. before they got away. I walked up to the road once to see cause of delay. Nell, Doug & Mother called in the Morning and Charles went down to their cottage to put in ice to find Nobody up as Peter (the Persian cat) was sick in the night. Whisky administered according to Dr. Lee's advice worked a gradual cure. Charles and I went down to Nell's about 4.30 (Mother, who came up a second time with Nell walked down with Charles & I went in the boat with Nell & Doug.) And played 500 until dinner time when we had dinner and Dick & Doug brought me back in the boat by Moonlight. Jack, Clare, Charles & I talked until after 11 p.m. Aug. 26th. Sunday. Nice day at last. Clare, Jack, Charles and I went to church. (Nell, Dick and Doug went in their boat.) Dr. Bickerton preached a very fine sermon - text "and underneath are the everlasting arms." Marjorie Henderson took a snap of us after the service. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Jameison, Miss Henderson & Marjorie, Miss Bickerton, Adelaide, Madeline & her husband (Mr. Tillotson) Who arrived last night. After lunch we went to Elgin House and got Adelaide (Madeline and her husband away for a picnic in their canoe) and had 1½ hrs run on the lake and then called at Nell's and spent an hour there leaving Adelaide. (Nell took her home) After dinner had a call from Nell, Mother, Dick & Doug and then Clare, Jack, Charles and I went to church again. Dr. Hyndman of Philadelphia preached. Rather poor preacher. Marjorie Henderson sang "I have to Tell the Story." Aug. 27th Monday. Nice day. Washed my hair & mended the bedding bag. Clare walked to supply boat & the men brought her back in our boat. They packed the Oliphant bedding packages, cots, 59 �dishes etc. and Clare sewed up the packages. I did some of our own packing. Adelaide, Madeline and Mr. Tillotson called in their canoe just as Nell, Dick, Doug and I started for Port Carling. Had a good run down. Got weighed - lost another pound. Went over to the locks where boats were locking through. Medora, Islander, Sagamo. Marjorie Henderson, Mr. Donohue and Miss Crawford having paddled and rowed over to the dump and walked to Carling came home with us. We left them at the dump. Charles and Jack played Golf. Charles' best Score - 103. Spent the evening quietly and went to bed early. Raining at bed time. Aug. 28th. Tuesday Rained all night and all Morning. Packed Clare Jack & Charles took the bedding parcel to Sandfield & Shipped it. Mother came up for awhile in the Morning. Wrote to Dorothy. Charlie and Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Ryan. Men went to play golf in the afternoon & Clare went for the Mail. Literally poured rivers of water after Clare got back - thunder & lightning, too. Men only played 9 holes. Finished "Tales of adventure & medicine {medical life}" by Conan Doyle {published 1922, 15 short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle} and read "The Damsel & the Sage" by Elinor Glyn. {published 1903, The Damsel and the Sage: A Woman's Whimsies} Played 500 at night, Jack and I against Clare & Charles. Aug. 29th. Wednesday Packed the trunks this Morning. Nice day but cool. Helping straighten up house. Clare, Jack & Charlie went over with their baggage & on to Elgin House to say good-bye to Adelaide. We went over to say good-bye to Clare & Jack at the Sagamore. Nell & Doug there, too. Went for little run with Charles afterwards & Nell took Margaret & Sophia & Bessie for a run. After dinner Charles & I went to Sandfield for Mail & the two boats took a last sail. 2 calls from Nell & Doug. Solitaire in the evening & Charles waited for bedtime. Aug. 30th. Thursday Nice day. Up early packing. Charles went down for Mother with the boat (after fixing up boat to be left & packing etc.) but it would not work so they walked up to Ivandell at 8 a.m. Campbell came along in the car for Nell and Doug and Charles went with him to show him the way to Beach House. Looked up and got Away in the Viola at 11.a.m. Party - Charles, Mother, Bessie, Sophia, Margaret & myself. Ate the lunch on the Viola and reached St. Joseph station (Capt. Wallace took us to station via Joseph River. Beautiful sunshiny day beautiful sail.) Here we had to wait until 1.45 when we boarded the train for Toronto. Had 60 �dinner on train. Dick met us at the station. Awful exhibition crowd. Nell and Doug had just arrived before we did. Bad roads. Jack Adolph called in the evening and gave Charles an account of his family troubles. Aug. 31st. Friday Charles went to the Exhibition at 9. a.m. Nell, Mother, Doug and I had a drive out to Sunnyside after lunch and then went home & I went out with Campbell to get Mr. Mickle at 5 p.m. at Main gate of Ex. I stayed in car which was parked on Temple ave. Cars parked all over. In the evening Dick, Charles, Doug, Mother and I went to the Royal Alexandra to see "Shuffle along." (Nell was to go. Mother said she would not go but changed her mind and we could not get another ticket) got home about a quarter to twelve. Sept. 1st. Saturday Went to Dr. Corrigan's in the morning. Went down with Dick & Charles, Nell and Campbell called for us. We went to Ryrie's and bought wedding presents for Harry Krug & Ethel Reid (both to be married on Sept. 6th) Went to Loundes where Charles ordered a winter suit. In the afternoon Charles went out with Dick & Doug to see some property. Read "The Copper Box" by J.S. Fletcher and wrote a letter to Dorothy. Got to the station in good time but rain was not ready until away after train time so stood on platform a long time. Found our seats had been re-sold but got others. Dr. McTavish and Dr. Veitch on the chair car. Had supper. Party: - Mother, Charles and I. At Palmerston, changed to other car. Met Mr. McDonald, Will McDonald, Ted Dash, Jack Frist Jr., Margaret & Sophia. Mr. Caldwell met us at the Station and brought us home. Mother stayed here. Unpacked a little and went to bed. Sept. 2nd Sunday Lovely day. Did my unpacking and got everything put away. Charles went to church, Mother did not. Walked around the garden. All in nice shape. After tea Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Halliday came over and returned afterwards and took me down to church in the car. Mother went to church with Charles. Raining a little when we came out, rained quite hard later. 1st time I have been in our church for over a year. Wrote letters to Clare, Nell, Dorothy and Britnell's (about Stanley Weyman books {English writer of historical romance} for Dick.) Sept. 3rd. Monday 61 �Labour Day holiday. Charles went down town twice to post my letters etc. Took a short letter to Ryries (re wedding gifts) for Charles & typed it (first typing & short hand in ages.) Vi Mair and Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon. Charles & Eric played Mr. Graham & Mr. Caldwell a game of tennis (Mr. Caldwell was here in the morning to see Charles and Mother went home about half past ten. After tennis game I went down to see Ted Graham and Charles called for me. Ethel Reid and Mr. McCarthy called at Manse to get idea of service for to-morrow. Mrs. Caldwell and Baby Mildred Elizabeth (Constance) called in afternoon. Sept. 4th. Tuesday School starts to-day. Charles went to High School - teachers - Messrs Wilson, Russell, Tapp, Ward & Miss Hicks. I went to see Mrs. Beattie in the Morning & she came back with me; Charlie & Duncan were up after dinner to bring some of our things they had brought from Muskoka and to get Mother's baggage. Studied awhile. Feeling pretty stiff & sore hand. Went down to the Manse to meet Charles at tea time. In the evening Charles went to the church to a presentation & farewell to Gertie Cass before she returns to Korea. I wrote a yell for Veslar School and several ads for Quality Ink. Sept. 5th. Wednesday Nice day. Walked around the garden in the Morning and had a chat at back fence with Mr. Lipsett. A little after 12 a.m. Dorothy Engel brought Mrs. Wood (Ella Hahn) and Dr. Gould (Maggie Gould) to call on me for a few minutes. (I have not seen Maggie for years.) At dinner Charles got a telephone message asking him to go to Hanover and left about 3 o'clock. I finished reading "The Seigneurs of Old Canada, " by William Bennett Munro. {published 1920, "The Seigneurs of Old Canada: A Chronicle of New World Feudalism", explores the establishment and development of French colonial feudalism in Canada}, Wrote to Dorothy. Isabel called and I walked down as far as Caldwell's when she left and went in to see Mrs. Caldwell & the baby. Duncan arrived with his infernal radio and began setting it up. Charles went down town after tea and Duncan arrived as usual. He could not get the radio going so Charles and he played chess. Sept. 6th Thursday. Very hot. Feeling very sore and achy. Duncan was here in the afternoon with his re-charged battery. Studied in the Morning and learnt a recitation and wrote to Clare and Dorothy after dinner. Had a little walk up and down the walk and around the garden. Read " Legends of Vancouver" by E. Pauline Johnson.{a collection of Indigenous legends and tales drawn from 62 �the oral traditions of the Coast Salish peoples, written during the late 19th century.} Duncan here in the evening and a radio spoiled by static he and Charles played Chess. Sept. 7th. Friday. Rather cool and dark. Studied. Read some books in preparation for another out doors play. Duncan here in the evening. He and Charles "listening in." I wrote to Britnell's ordering some books for Dick and letters to Aunt Maggie and Beulah Kidd (sympathy for her Mother's death.) Rained in the afternoon. Feeling a bit discouraged as pains "quite frequent & free" again. Duncan here in the evening. Radio and game of chess. Charlie here a minute at noon. Sept. 8th. Saturday. Wet day. Showery all day - pelting showers. Duncan came in the morning and took his radio away for repairs. In the afternoon Mrs. M.A. Halliday called and stayed for an hour or more. Poured all evening. Studied a little. Fire in the fireplace. Sept, 9th. Sunday. Nasty cold day. Showery in the Morning. Fire in the furnace to dry out the house. At 1 a.m. this morning Charlie and Mr. Davey roused us out of bed. Had caught the boys who robbed Mr. Davey's store. Were here for nearly 2 hours. Was after 4 a.m. before I got to sleep. Mother here after Church. Finished reading "The Lucky Number" by Ian Hay. {published 1923, thirteen short stories, about life and society} Walked 50 times the length of the drawing room rug and had a walk around the garden in the afternoon. We had a fire in the fireplace in the evening. Charlie and Allie were here. (Charlie called for Mother in the afternoon and Jack came in for a few minutes. Sept. 10th. Monday. Cool but sunshiny. Made the beds. Wrote to Dorothy. Studied a little. Duncan & Jack were here in the Morning with the radio. I went over to Mrs. M. A.'s in the afternoon for a walk and found she was in Owen Sound. Rested on the verandah and looked through "The Ladies Home Journal" called at Manse lawn to see Ted (sitting in the sun) for a few minutes. Pearl Buckley and Mrs. Stewart called. Judge Greig was here for tea. Charles walked down to the hotel with him shortly after 8. I listened to the radio. Heard Jewish New Year's service (Temple in Albany) from W.G.Y.G or snatches from New York, Pittsburgh Stock Exchange, Zion, Ill (Holy City, Crossing the Bar,) Omaha, Cincinnati, and some other stations. Mrs. 63 �Ferguson called after the late train (just got home from Toronto) to see Charles on business. Sept. 11th. Tuesday Grey, cool day. Charles left for Tara court at 8 a.m. Did some mending. Studied a little. Rained all afternoon and evening. Charles got home about 4 p.m. Willard Boos came to see him in the evening re theft at Davey's. (Guilty boys, Lyle Jackson, Young Connelly & Boos.) Duncan came for his radio and took it down to the Manse for Ted's entertainment. Sept. 12th. Wednesday Charles went to court at Hanover this Morning. Bright day but still cool. Charles got home at noon. Sat on Verandah this Morning. Studied a little. After dinner walked over to Mrs. M.A.'s but found her out. on the way went in to see Ted. While there Rhena Schultz & Mr. Bluben came to be Married. Came home around by Mary Street and in by the back gate. Sept. 13th. Thursday. Very nasty day. Showers and snow flurry. Very cold. Could not go out all day. Exercise 60 times up drawing room rug. Wrote addresses: - Choir to Mrs. Crow. High school Boys to Archie Crow. Also wrote letters to Clare and Dorothy. Barrie Davey called at noon to ask me to write the address to Archie and Edgar Called for it after tea. Duncan brought his radio back again. He and his uncle Charlie listening to play. Trial of Lyle Jackson, Willard Boos, and Connolly this afternoon. Let go on suspended sentence for a year - must be in every night at 10 p.m. Mrs. Boehmer called for address to Mrs. Crow & Heard a selection on the radio. I heard a play "The Traitor" Story of Boer War. Motto. "He who would be kind to a traitor is (the a) traitor." Heard part of a comedy too, but too much interference to get it well. Studied a little. Sept. 14th. Friday Another cool day. Things very wet. Studied. Wrote to Nell, Britnell's and Irene Frazier. Walked 5 times length of drawing room. After dinner went over to see Mrs. M.A. Halliday. Stayed about an hour. Duncan here for tea. Charles and he played a game of chess. Night of Dempsey Firpo fight. Mr. Caldwell came up to hear radio report. Heard the report Myself from the ring side partly and from W.G.Y. Dempsey won. Firpo counted out in the 2nd round. Fire in grate. 64 �Sept. 15th. Saturday. Showery and cool. Fire in furnace. Finished reading "The Grey Man" by S. R. Crockett. {published in 1896, Scottish grim legend of Sawney Bean and his cannibalistic clan, historical fiction thriller} Studied a little. Duncan here in afternoon fixing the radio. I went for a walk out front gate and home by back gate via Long Street. In the evening about 5 p.m. Marguerite Grover called. After tea Mr. Bell was here and Duncan. Radio and then Charles & Duncan played Chess. Sept. 16th. Sunday Nice day. Cool at Night. Charles went to Church twice & to S.S. {Sunday School} I went over to Mrs. Beattie's about 11.15 a.m. & came back around by Long St. Mother came up after church, stayed for tea & walked home as Charlie's car painted & he walked down to S.S. {Sunday School} She went to Mrs. Beattie's for awhile and I was out from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Walking in sun & resting on verandah. Went to Schaab's to meet Charles. Aft At church time Duncan arrived with David Leitch to work at radio. After church Charlie & Allie were here and Mr. Graham and Mr. M A. (Mrs. M. A. came also) came over as committee (with Charles) to decide re organist applications. Finished reading "The Great Intendant" by Thomas Chaplais. {published 1914, A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672} Sept. 17th. Monday. Beautiful day. Studied on verandah. Walked around our block about noon. After dinner went to call on Mrs. Conrad Krug. On the way home met Isabel going to our place and she came on with me. Found Mrs. Graham here. At 6 p.m. walked down with Mrs. Graham and met Charles at the Manse. In the evening Duncan hitched the radio to the phone and let Allie, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Caldwell, Ted and Miss Oswald in the country hear it. good performance. Sept. 18th. Tuesday. Grey day with short showers & one heavy one in the evening. Studied. Started for a walk around our block in the Morning but only got past Milne's when it started to rain so returned. Wrote to Dorothy. In the afternoon walked down as far as the Manse and talked to Ted for awhile. Mrs. Ryan here 10 years today. Sat on the verandah most of the day. Finished reading "The Two Vanrevels" by Booth Tarkington. {romance novel} Duncan here in the evening. Charles and he played chess then sent the radio out over the 'phone. Mr. Bell and Charles started a game of Chess by phone to-night. 65 �Sept. 19th. Wednesday Nice day. Studied. Walked down to foot of hill at McDonald's this Morning and back. Ruth Miller (Field) called in the afternoon. She is living in Toronto now and is quite prosperous. Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Bell called. Then I walked around Main St. block. After tea I went over to Hopper to get S.S. {Sunday School} bank book etc. from Aldyth and to get Marguerite to play at prayer meeting. Charles went to prayer meeting. I ordered S.S. {Sunday School} supplies and wrote to Doroth Fen and to Britnell's for some books. Duncan arrived as usual. No radio to-night as batteries not charged. Charles & Duncan played chess. Sept. 20th. Thursday. Showery. Nasty day. Studied awhile. Could not go out in the Morning so walked 70 times the length of the drawing room. Wrote to Clare. In the afternoon I walked up and down the verandah (as raining) for ½ an hour (125 times) and then sat outside for another half hour. Duncan here after tea. Listened to radio. Started a little story but am not sure I shall continue it. Wrote to Nell. Sept. 21st Friday. Raining in the Morning. Walked 15 Mins in the drawing room (80 times) lazy so did not studied. Finished reading "The Jesuits in N. America" by F. Parkman. {The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century written by Francis Parkman, published in 1867} Vi Mair called in the afternoon. Walked around Main St. block. Mr. Graham called after tea and Duncan spent the evening at his radio. Charles and I went to a euchre party at Mrs. Beattie's - given for Mrs. Crow. 6 tables - Mr. & Mrs. Leitch, Mr. & Mrs. Dr. Rannie, Mr. & Mrs. Dr. Mair, Mr. & Mrs. S.K. Ewart, Mr. & Mrs. Cobean, Mr. & Mrs. Boehmer, Mr. & Mrs. Haines, Mr. & Mrs. Caldwell, Charlie & Allie, Mr. & Mrs. G. Reid, Charles and myself, Mr. & Mrs. Vickers, Miss Model and, Mr. Caldwell's brother, came from late train. (can't remember others) sang "For She's A Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Syne" for Mrs. Crow. Sept. 22nd. Saturday. Very hot day. Dusted Dorothy's room & the front room. Wrote to Dorothy. Got the cocktails ready for dinner. Mr. Caldwell, his brother, Mr. Ward (New H.S. {High School}Teacher) and Mr. Graham had a game of terrace {solitaire}. Duncan here in the afternoon. Got three bouquets ready & tidied up library. Had dinner party at 6.30. Mr. & Mrs. Caldwell, Mr. Caldwell, Mr. & Mrs. Cross, Dr. & Mrs. Treumner, to meet Mr. Caldwell Sr. who is here on his 66 �return from trip all over Canada & is to leave on Monday for Muskoka (Bigwin Inn) before returning to England. Asked Duncan, too, but at last minute he failed to stick. Played two tables - 500 and had some radio. Sept. 23rd. Sunday. Beautiful day. Mother here from church time until Charlie called for her after S.S. {Sunday School}. Charles at Church twice & S.S. {Sunday School}. Aldythe called for S.S. {Sunday School} book. In the afternoon Daisy Williams (Landerkin) visiting in Hanover called for a few Minutes. Miss Milne called after tea before church & Duncan arrived about same time & stayed until 10 p.m. when he went home with his Mother & father who came up after church. M.A. & Winnie Ferguson (home to help her Mother, who is going to Toronto about Nov. 1st, to pack) were here and Mrs. Ferguson called for Winnie. Sept. 24th. Monday Beautiful day. Finished reading "Desolate Splendour" by Michael Sadleir {published 1923, gothic novel} & Studied Some. Went for a walk around our block. Tired so called at Beattie's - out. Rested in the verandah and called on Ted at Manse. Wrote to Dorothy. Mr. Millhouse here to see Charles on business. Sept. 25th. Tuesday. Beautiful day. Studied a little. Etta Wood & her son Morris & Daisy Williams came up from Hanover. Morris went on to O. Sound {Owen Sound} to see his pals in the 147th Battalion. Daisy and Etta stayed for dinner. Had a fine old chat. Morris called for them again at half past three. Then Mother called. I walked down to McDonald's Corner with her and as they had just put tarvine on the street we went along to church corner & Coming back I went into Manse to reat & to see Ted. After tea Bud called to see if his grandmother had left her glasses. Florence Leslie called to return books lent to her Mother. 2 ladies called later to see Charles on business. Sept. 26th. Wednesday Beautiful day. Washed my hair. Studied. Etta In the afternoon went for a walk. McGaw, Long & down Mary to Geneva church corner, along Adolph to McGaw, up McGaw. Called at Manse. Found Mrs. Beattie here when I got home. Walked around garden with her. Charles went to prayer meeting. 67 �Sept. 27th. Thursday Beautiful day. 1st day of Fall Fair. Washed my hair. Studied. Mr. McNally called in the afternoon. Letter from Dorothy saying she, Fen & Miss Jameison were on the way to Quebec for 3 days. Going on ocean liner Minnedosa, returning to Montreal by Motor car. Walked to corner and visited Ted. Too hot - no good. Wrote to Clare and to Miss McEachran. Charles went to see Mr. Clarke, who is very ill, in the evening. Sept. 28th Friday Fair Day. Rained in the night and early this Morning. Still looks watery at 10 a.m. Finished reading "The Ways of Laughter" by Harold Begbie. {published 1922, The Ways Of Laughter: A Comedy Of Interferences, humour book}. Studied. Wrote to Dorothy & Gwen Gauley. Charles went to the Fair in the afternoon. Mr. Caldwell called later to ask me to go for a drive but feeling no good so did not go. Mr. W. H. Brown also came in when passing. Charles & I spent evening reading. Sept. 29th. Saturday. Quite cool. Charles went to the office at 7 a.m. and from there to Owen Sound. Got back at 1 p.m. I put buttons on Charles shirt and finished reading "The Old Regime in Canada" by Francis Parkman. {published 1884} Went for a walk down McGaw to Long, called at Mrs. Beattie's and she came home with me. Charles went to meet Adelaide at the late train. Train 1 hour late. Made tea for Adelaide and got her a lunch. (She drove her Mother up to London & then came on here for a few days, arranged books for Mr. M.A. to present at S.S. {Sunday School} Fire in grate. Sept. 30th. Sunday. Cool. Fire in furnace & in the evening in the fireplace. Charles & Adelaide wnet to church in the Morning. Rally Day in S.S. {Sunday School} Mr. M.A. was here after Morning service. (Mr. Curtis organist for to-day.) 12 babies baptized at S.S. {Sunday School} Adelaide went up the hill while S.S. {Sunday School} was in. I walked as far as McDonald's house with her. Called on Ted coming back. Stayed till after S.S. {Sunday School} visit on Manse porch with Ted, Mrs. Graham, Eric, Mr. Graham, Charles & Mr. McDonald. Adelaide away for tea. Charles went to church at night. Adelaide (went for a drive) Charlie & Allie were here late in the evening. 68 �Oct. 1st. Monday. Very cool. Adelaide & I had a walk around the garden in the morning & around our block in the afternoon. Mrs. M.A. called. In the evening had Jen Krug, Mrs. Ankenmann & Vi Mair here to play bridge with Adelaide. Made tea etc. Charles was at Managers' Meeting. at the church & went home with Vi. Oct. 2nd. Tuesday Warmer, sunshiny. Finished reading "His Children's Children" by Arthur Train. {published 1923, family saga} In the afternoon Charlie & Mother arrived. Mother, Adelaide & I walked over to see Jen Krug's new house & went through it. Jen took us for a 10 mile drive in their New Chevrolet sedan. Adelaide went up the hill for tea. Charlie & Bud calling for her and Mother. Charles and I went to the Mair's for dinner. Dr. Mair came for me with his car. Present: Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mrs. Davey, Mr. & Mrs. Sanderson, Mr & Mrs. Cobean and ourselves. Had a pleasant time. played triangle & Crokinole. Charlie & Adelaide called for us with the Ford. Wrote to Dorothy & Britnell's. Oct. 3rd. Wednesday. Lovely Day. Adelaide and I went over to see Mrs. M.A. She went on down town and I came home calling on Ted on the way back. Mother was here for dinner. Charles took bed rest over to Mr. J.B. Campbell at noon. The two Charlies arrived to take Adelaide to the station and Mother went along. I made a lunch for Adelaide on the train. Later I went for a walk to Middle of overhead bridge. Spent evening quietly at home, both of us. Oct. 4th. Thursday Bright but cooler. Wrote to Dorothy (goes to Ottawa to-day from Montreal) and to Clare. Studied a little. After dinner went to call on Mrs. Maxwell. Met her going down town. I decided to go on down town. Called at office, Leitch's (Mrs. Leitch out) at Charlie's store & Dolphin's. Pretty stiff after I got home. Charles went to the Bible Society Meeting. I finished reading "The British Fleet in the Great War" by Archibald Hurd. {published 1918, the British Navy's role in World War I }.Very hard frost. Oct. 5th. Friday. 69 �Cool. Showery. Studied a little. Charles went to H.S. Field Day in the afternoon. As it was raining I just walked on verandah for about 15 Mins. Mary Stevens called to borrow Dorothy's bloomers but of course she has them with her. Rained all evening. Oct. 6th. Saturday Nice day. Studied a little. Started to go for a walk but met Charles coming home to dinner. He took Dorothy's fur coat to the station to express it. I mended the lining a little. Took 3 small books over to M.A.'s for presentation to S.S. {Sunday School} pupil at church tomorrow morning. (M. A. had rest since last week.) Calling in to talk to Ted on the way. Met Mrs. Leitch at Mrs. Halliday's. She walked home with me & I walked back to Manse corner with her. Charles & I spent the evening quietly at home. Vi Mair calling to ask me to write an address for Mrs. Farney. They are leaving town to go to Grand Rapids. Wrote to Dorothy. Oct. 7th. Sunday Beautiful day but cool. I went to church with Charles. Books presented to Allan Glenn (not present) Ray Murphy, Helen McRorie, Madeline McRorie, Margaret Christoffer, Florence Green, Frances Halliday, Alice Stevens. Mother came up when Charlie went to S.S and Charlie called for her after S.S. {Sunday School} Took a walk around garden to see frost damage. Finished reading "The Master of Man" by Hall Caine. {published 1921, fictional story is set on the Isle of Man.} Charles went to S.S. {Sunday School} and to church at night. Charlie & Allie were up after church. Oct. 8th. Monday. Nice day. Studied awhile. Went for a walk after dinner to end of overhead bridge and Mrs. Graham called later. Wrote an address to Mrs. Farney in the evening. Womens' Guild of Holy Trinity Church to present her with gift as they are supposed to be leaving for Grand Rapids. Hunted up costumes in attic for Isabel. Oct. 9th. Tuesday Nice day. Studied awhile. Walked McGaw St to Adolph - Adolph to Mary - Long - McGaw home. Later walked to Manse Corner & back. Marguerite Grover came over for a few minutes on her way to Mrs. Harry Krug's reception. Wrote to Dorothy. Frances & Margaret Christoffer called for costumes. Read my little play "Some Secrets" to Charles and he 70 �pronounced the deadly criticism of going to sleep (on Monday Night) Mr. Robt. Oswald called in the evening to see Charles on business & came in to see me. Oct. 10th. Wednesday Very foggy in the Morning but nice sunshiny day. Studied a little. Went down town McGaw St to Mill and called to see Mrs. Leitch. Called at Charlie's store and the office and came home with Charles at noon. After dinner Dr. & Mrs. & Herb. Sinclair called for a few minutes (came over to see Charles on business. Later I walked around Main St. Clock. Charles went to prayer meeting at night. Heard later, Charlie took Mother to Kincardine to-day to visit Mrs. John Dobie. Oct. 11h Thursday Foggy - no sun by noon. Wrote to Clare. Bit lazy to-day & interested in "The World Crisis" so did not study. Walked down to the Manse in the afternoon (Beautiful day then) Went to the Teachers' Association concert in the evening with Charles & Mr. & Mrs. Graham. Charles gave address on "League of Nations." "Frog Chorus" "Bunnie Scene" drills by H.S. Girls. "Minuet" Frances & Isabel, Chorus, Solo Mr. Ward Orchestra - D. Leitch, J. Frost, J. Hetherington. Very good concert. Vote of thanks by Mr. McCool. Oct. 12th. Friday Lovely day. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 a.m. (U.F.O. Reference) {United Farmers of Ontario} I finished Vol. 1 of "The World Crisis" by Winston Churchill. 1st Lord of the Admiralty. {account of the First World War, published in six volumes (technically five, as Volume III was published in two parts). Published between 1923 and 1931} Wrote to Dorothy and took my letter to the post office & went on down town. Went to store, to office, to Davey's (Store & Davey's to see about bulbs. Horticultural Society bulbs at Charlie's) and to Cobean's for bead catches. Got S.S. {Sunday School} cheques & letters ready for Aldythe. Oct. 13th. Saturday Dull all day. Rain after dinner. Heavy at night. Lazy. Finished reading "Some People of Importance" by Kathleen Norris. {Certain People of Importance, published 1922, fiction about the intertwined affairs of a big extended family in 19th-century San Francisco.} Isabel was up in the afternoon returning costumes. Oct. 14th. Sunday 71 �Nice day. (Rained good part of night). Went to church - organ not finished so used piano. Read "A Thousand Miles from a Post Office" or " 20 Years' Life & Travel in the Hudson's Bay Regions" by J. Lofthouse D.D. late Bishop of Reservation.{{published 1922, memoir} Charles went to S.S. {Sunday School} (Aldythe called for S.S. {Sunday School} purse) and church at night. I went down to Manse after S.S. {Sunday School} and met Charles there. After church Charles brought Mr. Curtis (new organist) home with him & Charles & Allie called. Mother is visiting Mrs. John Dobie in Kincardine. Oct. 15th. Monday Beautiful day. Dorothy phoned from Toronto this Morning that she would likely be home tonight (went up from Ottawa last night.) Finished reading "My Discovery of England" by Stephen Leacock. {published 1922, travelogue and reflection on differences between Canadian and English life} Went for a walk to the Manse & walked home with Charles. Lazy to-day. Went to Mrs. Beattie's in the afternoon. Mrs. Stewart & Mrs. Maxwell called while I was out but came in to Beattie's. Mrs. Wm. Krug & Mrs. Ankenmann also called while I was there. I put Dorothy's things back on her desk, dresser etc. Went to the station with Charles to meet Dorothy. Mr. & Mrs. M. A., Ferna, Barbara & Mary Krug came off train also. Oct. 16th. Tuesday. Beautiful day. Dorothy and I went down town in the Morning and bought me a hat. Called at Manse on way down & Dorothy went to Letich's Store & into Mair's. Met Hardy Campbell & Harold Mair (home for a day from Detroit) Dorothy went for a walk in the afternoon and Ida Halladay and Ferna came back with her for cup of tea. I, being very tired, lazed all afternoon. Dorothy tired in evening so she did not go to Bijou with Vi as she wanted her to. Charles at Walkerton in the Morning. Oct. 17th. Wednesday Beautiful day. Dr. Rannie came to "sound" Dot this Morning. Found her lung very good shape. Fen and Barbara were here. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 a.m. Got back about 6.30 p.m. Dorothy and I walked down to church (for sweetpeas) in the afternoon & then over to Mrs. M.A.'s Dot and Fen went for a walk. I read "The Luminous Face" by Carolyn Wells. {published 1921, mystery novel} Later I walked down to Mrs. Caldwell's. She was out. Charles went to prayer meeting. Dorothy went to bed early. Lazy to-day. Oct. 18th. Thursday. 72 �Nice day. Wrote to Clare. Dorothy and Fen went for a walk. Fen came over to help us decide about Oriental rug for dining room. (Harry Cooke's) I went down to the Manse and then Mrs. Graham & I went over to M.A.'s (I took over Cradle Roll Certificates) and Mrs. Graham came home with me for awhile. After tea Dorothy Fen and Vi went to the Bijou and Charles and I went also. Picture: - "One Clear Call." {1922 film} Oct. 19th. Friday. Mrs. Beattie came over in the Morning to decide about bulbs & to get some plants. I spent some time in the garden with her. Decided to return the rose rug as it did not suit other things. Dorothy went for a walk in the Morning. Raining by Noon. Showers. Wrote to Nell (partly yesterday & finished to-day.) Finished reading "The Bridge" by Marjorie Pickthall. {The Bridge; a Story of the Great Lakes, a novel published 1922}. Dorothy played bridge at Ida Halladay's in the afternoon. After tea Charlie called and Dorothy & Fen went for a walk and came in here afterwards. I wrote a little paper on "Laura Secord" for Florence Green. Oct. 20th. Saturday Cool to-day. Dorothy was down town in the Morning & again in afternoon & for a walk. I was in the garden while showing Mr. Phillips where to plant bulbs. Went out later and gathered horse chestnuts for Barbara Halliday. Mrs. Mair called. Charles went to Walkerton to County High School game - Walkerton won. Dorothy went down town in evening & Charles went, too, to see new paper Dorothy has selected for her room. Dorothy Saw McKay's taking Mrs. McGregor out to their place. Charlie went to Hanover, to Walkerton and then to Kincardine & brought Mother home. Oct. 21st. Sunday. Nice day. Went to church in the Morning. Dorothy & Charles to church in Morning, to S.S. {Sunday School}, and Charles to church at night also. Mother came home with me after church & Charlie came for her after S.S. {Sunday School} In the evening Mr. & Mrs. Graham, Dr. Arch. McCannel and Charlie and Allie were here. Rained at night but nice day. Oct. 22nd. Monday. Beautiful day. Dorothy and I went down town in the Morning to select paper for Guest room and her room. I finished reading "The Vanishing Point" by Coningsby Dawson {published 1922, a timeless story of love and loss set against the backdrop of World War I.} In the 73 �afternoon Dorothy and I called at Manse and talked to Ted in back yard and then took anenome {anemone} over to Mrs. Ankenmann's. In the evening Dorothy and I went to the Town Hall to hear the Galt Quartette. Charles was preparing an address for Tuxe's Boys at Church to-morrow night. Charlie and Dr. Harry Livingstone called while we were away. I wrote an address for Mr. Farney. Oct. 23rd. Tuesday Lovely day. Took my dress down to be relined. Dorothy going along. Met Fen, walked around the block on the way home. Very tired. Lay down Most of the afternoon. Pearl & Fen called for Dorothy at 4 p.m. to play tennis at the Park with Myrtle Wright. In the evening Dorothy went to the Bridge Club at Ida Halladay's. Tuxe's Meeting off so Charles did not have to deliver his talk. Oct. 24th. Wednesday Cold day. Raining afternoon & evening. Very lazy all day. Dorothy down town in the morning, played bridge at Ankenmann's in the evening afternoon and at Fen's in the evening. I walked on the Verandah for 20 mins. Charles had to go back to office after tea and then went to Mr. John Krug's to hear Lloyd George on the radio. (Was kept at the office until 11.30 so did not hear the radio.) Oct. 25th. Thursday Nasty, cold, grey day. Dorothy went down town in the Morning. Lazy. I wrote to Clare and shelled some peanuts for Dorothy's cake. Mrs. Ankenmann, Ida Halladay, Ethelyn Gourlay, Vi Mair and Ferna were here for afternoon tea - 3.30 until about 7. Just talked. Dorothy went to an Executive Young People's Meeting at Lamont's later. Oct. 26th. Friday Lovely day. Spent the Morning trying to find an idea for a play for the Scotch supper. After dinner took Mrs. Beattie's beads over to her, then went downtown. Got home very tired. Met Mother in the store - was not feeling very well. Keith had measles - Isabel, Frances & Jack quarantined. Dorothy went to Owen Sound after tea with Wat Krug, Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mary. Mrs. Ankenmann and Ferna to a Musical Comedy. Charles went to S.S. {Sunday School} room to meeting for re-organization of his class and Mr. Graham & I went down cellar and helped Mrs. Ryan plant some bulbs. 74 �Oct. 27th. Saturday Nice day. I went over to Mrs. Beattie's in the Morning with some tulips. Dorothy went down town & then called for me. Went via McGaw St. and returned the same way. Vi and Ferna called in the afternoon (I did a lot of mending & darning in the morning) and Dorothy went with them to the School to see C. H. S. girls play Wiarton girls in basket ball. Wiarton won. Wiarton boys played Chesley boys Rugby - Chesley won. I had a walk to middle of overhead bridge and started platy for Scotch supper when I came home. Very tired. Dorothy went to Movies & Hallowe'en Tea with Vi at night. Charles took his usual "exercise" I called at Manse in Morning with N. Y. Times pictures for Ted. Oct. 28th. Sunday. Cool - not very bright. I went to church Morning & night. Dorothy went in Morning and to S.S. {Sunday School} Her father went 3 times. Mother came up after church & Charlie called for her after S.S. {Sunday School} Dorothy re-wrote her poem "In Memoriam M.S. Davison" in the evening. Charlie & Allie were up after Church. Oct. 29th. Monday. Not too bad a day. Worked at the Scotch play. In afternoon went with Dorothy to Manse & Mrs. M. A. 's. Dorothy went for a walk with Fen and Mrs. Ankenmann. Mrs. Halliday & Barbara walked home with me. Keith Halliday called for "In a Monastery Garden" for Ben to play somewhere & Marguerite Grover called. Fen called for Dorothy after tea to go to Young People's. Dorothy to play as programme is short. Oct. 30th. Tuesday. Nasty wet day so was not out all day. snowed in Morning. Finished reading "The Clinton Twins & Other Stories" by Archibald Marshall. {published 1919, The Clintons and Others, short stories} Ferna and Pearl Buckley were here for afternoon tea. Finished my play for the Scotch Supper. Dorothy went to the Bridge Club at Fen's and Charles went to give his talk on "George Stephenson" to the Tuxe's Boys. Oct. 31st. Wednesday Snowed hard. Quite a depth of Snow by night. Studied a little. Dorothy down town in the Morning At Fen's & for a walk in the afternoon & spent the evening quietly at home. I went to the Manse about 4 p.m. to read my play to Mr. & Mrs. Graham. approved. Charles went to 75 �prayer meeting. I ordered our Christmas cards and did up card plates to go to Ryrie's Also sewed names in a pair of hose. Boys took our gate off. Mrs. Ryan found it & Mr. Kirkwood brought it back. A row of boys lined up in front of the house & demanded taffy. Nov. 1st. Thursday. Cold in the Morning - quite a lot of snow. Warmed up during day and most of it melted. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 a.m. Last day of U.F.O. trial. Got home about 6.30 p.m. Wrote to Clare. Dorothy went down town in the Morning. I studied a little. Read "The Rented Earl" by Edward Salisbury Fields. Dorothy and I went down to Charlie's store in the afternoon. I finished "The Fighting Governor" by Charles W. Colby. {The Fighting Governor: A Chronicle of Frontenac; the life and legacy of Frontenac, the controversial governor of New France., published 1915} Dorothy went to Ankenmann's in the evening to play bridge with Jan, Mrs. Ankenmann & Mrs. Haines. Nov. 2nd. Friday. Nice day. Studied all Morning. At 1.30 Charles, Dorothy and I left with Clifford Wright for Walkerton. Went to factory & selected reed furniture for library with chair & took shelf for Dorothy's room. Dorothy and her father went downtown when we got home & Charles went to to H.S. Board Meeting & Dorothy to Movies at night. Nov. 3rd. Saturday Lovely day. Studied a little. Dorothy went down town in the Morning & I went over to Mrs. M. A.'s with Cradle Roll Certificates. After dinner went down with Dorothy to Public Library. Mrs. Ferguson went to Toronto (House rented for a year) and Vi Mair is Librarian now. I went on down town & called at store, office & Mrs. Leitch's. Met Marjorie Smith, Lynda Simpson, Fen and Mrs. Ankenmann at library. Dorothy went to library again in evening. Charles went to McKay's in afternoon with Mr. Bell to see Mrs. McGregor who is quite ill & to office at night as Mr. Caldwell away this afternoon. At noon Mr. & Mrs. Caldwell came up and brought Connie to get her robe, coat and cap. Nov. 4th. Sunday. Raining. Charles, Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. Dorothy to S.S. {Sunday School} and her dad to S.S. {Sunday School} & church at night. Mother was here as usual & after tea Ferna & Barbara were over until about church time. I finished "The Black Gang" by 76 �Sapper. {published in 1922 and written by H. C. McNeile under the pen name Sapper, a crime fiction novel}Allie & Charlie were not up as Isabel, Frances & Jack have the measles. Allie & her Mother went to London Saturday to see Maude who is no better. Walked on Verandah for ½ hr in afternoon. Nov. 5th. Monday. Wet. Sewed all morning. Dorothy making a cushion. Studied some. In the afternoon Mrs. Graham brought Mrs. McClure (Ellen Kemp) up to practise with Dororthy for Missionary Meeting to-morrow & Marguerite Grover came over to sing alto. I walked around our block & Dorothy went down town. After tea Dorothy went to Young People's (Aldythe calling for her,) & to Sparrow's Hall to Meeting called for Women's Institute Play "Hick'ry Farm." Charles took his usual exercise. Nov. 6th. Tuesday. Nice day. Read "The Seven Conundrums" by E. Phillips Oppenheim. {published 1923, detective and mystery stories,} Went to Manse in the Morning with N.Y. Times for Ted & Dorothy went down town. Mother was here after dinner. Walked to the corner with her & went to call on Mrs. Wm. Cross. Came home & then decided to go around Main Street block. Dorothy going to practise at Sparrow's Hall for "The Hick'ry Farm". Saw Pat struggling with poison over at Kirkwood. Came home from Mr. Angus McDonald's by Main St. Went over to M.A.'s and to Movies with Dorothy and Fen, Charles walking over to M.A.' s with me. Mrs. McGregor died out at McKay's this morning. Wrote out 4 parts, Thrift, Education, Religion & Patriotism in play for those who are to take the parts. Dorothy made a cover for her dressing table. Nov. 7th. Wednesday Snowing & nasty & wet. I wrote to Miss McNaughton telling her of Mrs. McGregor's death. Read songs and two pages of "Scotland Finds a Way" for Dorothy while she typed them. Studied a little. Typed 2 pages of play Myself. (1st typing I have done for a long time) Dorothy went to Missionary Meeting in the afternoon, to practise for "Hickry Farm" afterwards and to Bridge Club in the evening. Judge Greig was here to tea and Charles walked down with him after tea. Finished reading "The Unheroic North" by Merrill Denison. Nov. 8th. Thursday. 77 �Cold but bright. Charles left at 8.30 a.m. for court in Tara. Studied a little. Wrote to Clare. Typed 2 3/4 pages of my play and Dorothy finished it - 1/4 page. Went out for a walk and went all the way down town to the office and the store. Dorothy went to practise. In the evening Dorothy went down to Mair's and to practise a duet at Sparrow's Hall and Charles went to pay some of his session calls. Mr. Vickers started work in D's room this afternoon. Mr. McDonald put the double window on to-day. Nov. 9th. Friday. Cold. Studied a little. Made a start at a short story. Mr. Vickers here. Went over to Hooper with parts of play for Marguerite, Aldythe and Laura. Then went on to M.A.'s with play for Fen. Mrs. Wm. Halliday visiting there. (she came up last night). Went on down town to the store. Dorothy went to practise at 4.30 and she and her father went to Preparatory service at night & took flags for decoration for Amistice Day. Wrote to Nell and Miss McEachran. Nov. 10th. Saturday Bright but cold. Mr. Vickers here and the Guest room had to be turned out, too, as waiting for paper to finish Dorothy's. Mr. Phillips here and I went out to show him what to do. Finished reading "The Pomp of Power" (Anomymous.). Went to the Public Library in the afternoon and down to the office & store and called to see Mrs. Leitch. Dorothy was at Library from 5 to 6 and at a tea at Buckley's for Edna Kiteley at 3. Fen walked home with me in the afternoon. Walter Krug called for Dorothy to go to Mrs. Ankenmann's to play bridge & Charles went down town in the evening. Was at Anglican Church Bazaar. Lovely day. Nov. 11th. Sunday. Armistice Day and Communion Sunday. Also Thanksgiving Day. We were all at Church. Mother came home with me. We all went to the Armistice Service in the S.S. {Sunday School} Country schools there. Ferna and Moss Dugit (here for Thanksgiving) were here for tea. Charles went to church. Lovely day. Read "Rosemary" by Josephine Lawrence. {published 1922, written for girls.} Nov. 12th. Monday. Beautiful day. Was out in the garden with Mr. Phillips for awhile. Charles did some gardening. Then I helped Dorothy hang some of her pictures. In the afternoon Charles and I called at Leslie's, Bell's, Stewart's & the Manse. Mr. M.A. caught up to us on the hill and gave us a drive 78 �out to the 1st corner. Dorothy went for a drive with Ted. She went to the Band Concert with Vi and Charles and I went together leaving before the programme was over. Nov. 13th. Tuesday Foggy in the Morning - damp, Grey day. Did some studying. Charlie called at breakfast time and brought some fish from Oliphant. He, Allie and Bub spent Thanksgiving day up there. Dorothy down town in the Morning, busy getting pictures framed and chair fixed for her room. Mrs. Beattie called after dinner and she & I called on Mrs. Wm. & Mrs. Harry Krug and then on Mrs. M. A. & Mrs. Wm. Halliday. Charles went to a dinner at M.A.'s. I wrote (in shorthand) a letter for him before he left. Dorothy went to practise. Mr. Caldwell called for the letter to post and Marguerite Grover came over to telephone. Dorothy put up her curtains & Fen & Barbara were here in the afternoon. Nov. 14th. Wednesday Lovely day. Quite warm. Dorothy down town and for a drive with Fen in the morning. I finished reading "The Black Candle" by Janey Canuck. Dorothy went to Tara Paisley in the afternoon with Mr. Pearson & Wilfred Davison to put up bills for play there & then to practise when they got back. I called on Mrs. Mair & Mrs. Leitch. Dorothy at bridge club at Buckley's and Charles at prayer meeting in the "evening'. Nov. 15th. Thursday. Grey day. Wind in the East. Finished reading "By an unknown Disciple". {published 1922, historical fiction about a listener who walks with Jesus, by Cecily Spencer Smith Phillimore} Wrote to Clare. Raining in the afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. C. Ankenmann and I, with Mrs. Harry Krug as chauffeur, drove out to Mrs. Smellie's. Had to get Mr. Smellie to crank the car in the lane and later Mr. Pepper. Dorothy went to the Manse, Vi Mair's & practise in the afternoon. Charles went to Soldiers' Memorial Meeting at 8 p.m. and Mr. Moss came over to decide as to covering of chairs. Nov. 16th. Friday. Wet day, rained until late in the afternoon. re-reading "Poppy" by Cynthia Stockley. {published 1910, Poppy: The Story of a South African Girl is a coming-of-age tale set against the breathtaking backdrop of early 20th-century South Africa. } Dorothy had two tables of 79 �bridge in the afternoon. Mrs. Harris, Jen Krug, Ferna, Ethelyn, Ida, Vi, and Rena. I went for a walk around the block. Dorothy at practise in the evening. Nov. 17th. Saturday Colder. Wrote to Aunt Carrie & Miss Small. Dorothy went to the library in the afternoon. Jen Krug called (with (Mrs. Con Krug & Mrs. W. Halliday) to drive me up to tea party at Allie's. We also called for Mrs. Stewart. Present. Mrs. W. Halliday, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs. Con Krug, Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Geo. Durst, Mrs. Jos. McNeil, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Smellie, Miss H. Smellie, Mrs. Steven. In the evening Dorothy had Mr. & Mrs. Ankenmann & Walter Krug over to play bridge. Studied a little. Nov. 18th. Sunday Cold day. Went to church in the Morning with Charles & Dorothy. Mr. McCullough preached "Lord's Day Alliance." Charles & Dorothy to S.S. {Sunday School} Aldythe called to say her Aunt Agnes was worse so she could not go to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles & Dorothy went, Charles taking Mr. Graham's class and going to see M.A. (Who is in bed with rapid heart action) after S.S. {Sunday School}Mother came up from church. Charlie called for her. Barbara and Fen were in for a few minutes. After church at night Charlie, Allie and Mrs. McCullough were here. Nov.19th. Monday Cold. Dorothy busy hunting up pictures to frame for guest-room & putting up some of her own. I helped a little. Little fingers very sore & badly swollen. Went over to Marguerite Grover's to see her about practise. Jen Krug called and took me to Mrs. Stewart's to a tea. Present: - Mrs. W. Halliday, Mother, Allie, Mrs. Steven, Miss Smellie, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs. McNeel, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Con. Krug, Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mrs. Bell. Selected rug for Drawing room when I got home. Charlie called for sample. Ferna & Marguerite were here to see Dorothy in the afternoon & she went to practise. Hunted out some jokes for Mr. Pearson for "Hickrey Farm." Nov. 20th. Tuesday. Beautiful day. Copied out Jokes for Mr. Pearson. Went down town in the Morning with Dorothy. In the afternoon, Dorothy, Fen, Marguerite and Janet McCannel read over "Scotland finds a Way" for 1st practise. Studied a little. Dorothy went to practise in the evening and Marguerite came over to exchange Aldythe's part. 80 �Nov. 21st Wednesday Lovely day. Dorothy went down town in the Morning. I got the S.S. {Sunday School} collections ready for the bank. Went to Manse, came home and went over to M. A. 's, Mr. M.A. somewhat better today. At 2 p.m. Marguerite, Janet & Dorothy had a practise. Vi called. Dorothy made sandwiches for Paisley. Mr. Pearson & Wilfred Davison called for her at 4.30 to go to Paisley. They all had afternoon tea and started off to play Hickr'y Farm in Paisley. At 5.30 I walked around the block and called at Mrs. Beattie's. Charles went to prayer meeting. Finished reading "Count Frontenac & New France Under Louis XIV." by Parkman. {published 1895, by Francis Parkman} Nov. 22nd Thursday Lovely day. Wrote to Clare. Went down town in the Morning. Dorothy washed her hair in the morning & left for Tara (& Paisley, at 3.30 (for Hick'ry Farm) with Wilfred D., Mr. Pearson & Bess Buckley. I went down town again in afternoon with Fen. Practise for "Scotland Finds a Way" at 7 p.m. Marguerite Aldythe, Georgina Milne, Laura Lamont & Janet McCannel. Mrs. Graham called and Charles and I went to the Manse and heard "Trial by Jury" opera & Gilbert & Sullivan over the radio. Wrote to Clare. Nov. 23rd. Friday. Grey day. Chilly, not pleasant. Finished reading "The Grays" by Charlotte Bacon. Snowing in the afternoon. Wellington Krug called to take me to Mrs. Jos. McNeel's tea. Present, Mrs. C. Krug, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. J.B. Campbell, Mrs. W. Krug, Allie, Mother, Mrs. Steven, Mrs. W. Halliday, Miss McFarlane, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Stewart. Harry Krug called to take me to "Hickr'y Farm." Walked home with Mrs. Graham & Charles. Dorothy went to dance afterwards at Sparrow's Hall. Wrote to Nell. Nov. 24th Saturday Cold but nice day. Read "Champion" by the Williamsons. Isabel and Jack were here in the afternoon with eggs from Mrs. Faulkner. Dorothy was down town in the afternoon & also in the evening. I went down town in the afternoon. Mr. Caldwell called in the evening for a book and Ferna was in on the way to meet Armand. Nov. 25th. Sunday. 81 �Nice day. All went to church and Charles & Dorothy to S.S. {Sunday School} & Charles to church at night. After church in the Morning all of us and Mother went over to see Armand, Copey & Alma & Baby Jackie who drove up last night to see M.A. (Some better) and are to leave at 4 p.m. Mother came back with us till after S.S. {Sunday School} when Charlie called for her. (He and Allie went to Tara later for Margaret & Alice who were spending the week end with Mrs. Start.) Jimmie McKay from O.Sound {Owen Sound} called after S.S. {Sunday School} Aldythe here before S.S. {Sunday School} to say Marguerite is sick. No visitors after church. Nov. 26th. Monday Rather drizzly day. Charles & Dorothy left at 9 a.m. for Walkerton with Mr. McNeel. Charles U.F.O. trial, Dorothy to Rattan factory. I took her poem on Mel. Davison down to Mr. McDonald and Mr. Pearson's music to the telephone office. Then I went to see Marguerite Grover. She has tonsilitis & will not be able to take her part. After dinner went up to get Miss Hardy to take it & called at Black's to see if they had any Scotch costumes. Read "Possession" by Mazo De La Roche {published 1923, Canadian novel}. Dorothy got home about half past three. Practise in evening. Laura, Aldythe, Georgina, Janet & Dorothy. I wrote part of "Hickr'y Farm" for The Enterprise. Dorothy went down town after she came home & after practise went to Young People's where question of present for Ted was discussed. Charles went to meeting of the Musical Committee at the Manse. Mr. Curtis has resigned. Nov. 27th. Tuesday Snowed a bit in the night but is not very cold. Was not out all day. Mrs. Green here to make Dorothy's bedspread. Dorothy at Fen's for dinner and down town afterwards. At 7 p.m. Mr. Ward called re play for High School - "The Rivals" and then we had practise. Present - Janet, Irene Stevens, Annie Milne, Georgina, Laura, Miss Hardy. Charles at Soldiers' Memorial Meeting - site accepted as presented by Mr. Bell, M.A. & Charles. Nov. 28th. Wednesday A sprinkle of snow but water on the walks. Addressed My Christmas Cards. Dorothy was down town in the Morning & making a cushion later. I wrote to Dorothy Engel, & Irene Frazier. Went for a walk Around Main St. block and about 25 times up & down verandah. Practise at 7. Miss Hardy, Georgina, Aldythe, Dorothy, Irene. Dorothy went to Bridge Club at Johnston's. I went to attic to hunt up suit for Aldythe. Charles went to prayer meeting. 82 �Nv. 29th. Thursday Mild day. snow all gone. Busy mending in the morning & collecting scenery for play. Fen was over & Lee took the furniture down. Dorothy & Fen went down. Dorothy and I went down town in the afternoon. Charles, Dorothy and I went to the church for the rehearsal. Pouring rain when we came out & Charles went home for umbrellas etc. Nov. 30th. Friday Just like spring out. Mrs. Beattie here in the Morning, also Aldythe. Dorothy and Fen went to Paisley with Lee to get some Christmas vanity cases. Raining After dinner. I went down town to get some things for Dorothy as she was resting to get ready for night. Dorothy went to church at 5.30 to wait on tables. (Should not have gone.) She packed basket & Charles went to the church for four teas (Ted, Mrs. Graham, Charles & myself) and we had tea at the Manse with Ted. Went on to S.S. {Sunday School} room. Helped dress Dorothy, Aldythe etc. Play a great success - all the girls did well & Mr. Graham gave such a nice introduction Home 9 p.m. Mrs. Wm. Halliday called to say good-bye as she returns to Toronto to-morrow. Dec. 1st. Saturday. Mild day. Dorothy tired out even before play last night so resting most of to-day. I did some mending in the Morning, put away things in the attic. Mr. Moss here upholstering chairs in the afternoon and Fen and Aldythe here. Mrs. McClure called also. I walked over to M.A.' s and went up to see M.A. Dorothy down town in afternoon & Charles down in the evening. Wrote to Miss McNaughton and to Adelaide. Read little play "The Live Gift." Dec. 2nd. Sunday. Charles went to Church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Dorothy to church & S.S. {Sunday School} and I went in the Morning although it was raining (Jen & Wellington drove me down from Manse corner & home again.) Mother came up from Church. Fen came over for tea & Stayed Until after Church. Allie and Charlie were here after Church. I wrote to Mr. Atkinson. Dec. 3rd. Monday Was not out all day. In the afternoon Fen came over. Then Mrs. Graham arrived with life Membership in W.M.S. for me. (Charles bought it) Then Mrs. Ankenmann & Mrs. Harry Krug 83 �came & all had afternoon tea. Dorothy went to Ankenmann's after tea with Walter Krug, who called for her. Dec. 4th. Tuesday. Not cold out but dreary looking. Wrote to Nell. Dorothy down town in the Morning. I finished reading "Old Crow" by Alice Brown. Sewed roses on Dorothy's cushion. Went down town & got some Christmas cards. Fen was here. Dorothy went to bridge party at Bunn's at 8 p.m. & Charles to the office & to rink to inspection of High School cadets. Wrote to Mrs. Egan and Mrs. Smellie. Dec. 5th. Wednesday Nasty wind. Raining by 6 p.m. Went down town in the Morning with Dorothy and at 2.30 p.m. went to a bridge party at W. H. Bunn's. Wrote to Clare and packed my suitcase. Charles went to prayer meeting. Dec. 6th. Thursday Dorothy and I went to Toronto on the early train. Mrs. (Florence) Rowand on the train. Nell met us. After lunch shopped at Ryries and Ellis's. In the evening Dorothy and I went to Pantages with Dick. Good picture "Squibbs {Squibs} M.P. " Very wet day. Dec. 7th. Friday Went shopping in the Morning in Eaton's. In the Afternoon Dorothy and I went to Trivoli {Tivoli} to see picture "The Covered Waggon {Wagon}." {1923 western movie} Dorothy at lunch with Doug Nickle and we met at the theatre. Stayed in in evening. Dorothy spending night with Berenice Clapp. Duncan was up in the evening & Copey & Armand called. Nice day. Dec. 8th. Saturday. Shopped at Britnells & Tyrrells. Dorothy still at Berenice's. Had drive in the afternoon with Nell & Dick. Dick went to Buffalo after dinner. Nice day but rained. Dec. 9th. Sunday Nell & Doug went to church. Duncan came up before lunch and he and I walked around a couple of blocks while Nell took Doug to S.S. {Sunday School} at Deer Park church. Finished 84 �reading "A Step On the Stair" by Anna Katharine Green. {published 1923, mystery novel} Dick got home by 6 p.m. Duncan stayed for tea & after tea Nell, Doug, Dick & I went for a drive. Dorothy still with Berenice. Nice day. Dec. 10th. Monday Dot & I went shopping. Dot went to lunch with Berenice & Courtland Elliot. Charles arrived from home at noon. Shopping in afternoon. Dorothy at the Nickles for dinner. Duncan came up to see Charles & went shopping with us. In the evening Nell & Dick Charles went to see "The Covered Waggon {Wagon}" & Dick and I to the Royal Alexandra to see "The Gingham Girl." {musical comedy} Nice day. Dec. 11th. Tuesday Nell, Dorothy, Charles & I went to buy me a dress. Then the rest went shopping while I sat in the car. Dorothy had lunch with Fen. We drove around to Copey's. I stayed home in afternoon & packed & Charles & Duncan went shopping at Eaton's. Dorothy, Charles & I came home on the afternoon train. Jen & Wellington Krug & Rev. Mr. Currie of Tara were on train. Dec. 12th. Wednesday Did not get up until after 11 a.m. Raining in afternoon. Unpacked. Finished reading "The Middle of Things" by J.S. Fletcher. {published 1922, murder mystery novel} New reed furniture arrived for library & is very nice. Dorothy had walk in morning & walk in afternoon & went to bridge Club at Lynda Simpson's. Dec. 13th. Thursday. Snowing. Read "Little Eve Edgarton" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott. {published 1914, romance novella} Wrote to Clare. Mother & Ferna called. Went down town in the Afternoon. Snowed. Slippery. Did up some Christmas parcels. Dorothy went to Rehearsal for the High school play "The Rivals" for which she is to play. Dec. 14th. Friday. Cold. Took things out of the China cabinet so it could be moved upstairs. Went down town in the afternoon & called on Mrs. Leitch & Mrs. Halliday. We all went to High School Concert "The Rivals" at night. Did not get home until Midnight. 85 �Dec. 15th. Saturday snowing. Isabel here in the afternoon. Dorothy took library for Vi as her mother is ill. Went down town shopping. Ferna called in the evening & we arranged Chesterfield etc. in living room. I went to Mair's in the afternoon for Dorothy to get cards from Vi. Dorothy went to library in the evening until 8 p.m. & then went to the Movie with Ida & Ethelyn. Dec. 16th. Sunday. Thawing. All went to church in the Morning & Mother came up as usual after church. Charles & Dorothy went to S.S. {Sunday School} and Jack came home with "Uncle Charlie" and, Charlie came in when he called for Mother. Charles went to church at night. Got quite windy & colder. Ferna came over & she and Dot selected records for Ted's Christmas gramophone (Found out Armand had sold his so must look for Another. Dorothy went over to Halliday's to discuss the question. Charles went to the Manse after church to hear the radio. Finished "Black Oxen" by Gertrude Atherton. Dec. 17th. Monday. Cold but nice day. Spent the Morning mending. Dorothy down town seeing about gramophone. Fen came back with her and then they went down street again. I went shopping in the afternoon and Dorothy went to Young People's at night. Gramophone purchased from Mr. Leitch. Dec. 18th. Tuesday Nice day. Doing up packages Morning and evening. Dorothy down town in Morning & did up parcels all afternoon. Wrote to Nell & wrote up High School concert for Mr. McDonald. Mother came up and I went down with her & helped her finish her Christmas shopping. Came back with Fen & Jen Krug & we went through Jen's house & Fen walked home with me. After tea Dot went out & Ida & Jen came back with her. Wrote to Britnell's. Dec. 19th. Wednesday Lovely day. Dorothy out in Morning. Read "Camp Jen - Jockety" by Ethel Hume Bennett. {published 1923, Camp Ken-Jockety, young girl’s adventure book based in Ontario} Put back things in China cabinet. Dorothy's rug too short for unpainted space, so Mr. Vickers is here painting. Wrote to Nell. Went shopping in the afternoon and on the way down called on Mrs. Haines and returned "Black Oxen" {published 1922, written by Gertrude Atherton, 86 �science and romance novel} Which she lent to Dorothy. Also went in to see Mrs. Leitch. Dorothy and I started for the Bijou but Mr. Graham kidnapped Dorothy to play at prayer meeting so I came back home & Charles & Dorothy went to prayer meeting. Dec. 20th. Thursday Raining all day so stayed in. Dorothy was down town in the Morning and Fen and Jen Krug spent the afternoon here. Dorothy and I went to the Bijou "The Cup of Life" Chinese picture {1922, adventure, crime and romance} & Charles had to go back to the office. Very Mild. Lovely Moonlight. Did up five Christmas parcels. Dec. 21st. Friday Very dark, damp & dreary. Quite Mild. Wrote Christmas letters to Clare, Aunt Anaise, Nell, Miss Ward and Aunt Maggie. Dorothy was down town in the Morning & I went shopping in the afternoon. Duncan (Who came home Wednesday night) came up after tea and he and Charles played chess and Dorothy went for a walk with Fen in the afternoon and to the Manse to hear the radio in the evening. Did up three parcels. Dec. 22nd. Saturday Mild, dark day. Read "In Between Stories" by Stephen Southwold {published 1924, classic children’s book}. Did up King’s Cake {a festive pastry symbolizing the visit of the Three Kings to baby Jesus, celebrated during Epiphany and Mardi Gras, often containing a hidden figurine to crown a “king” or “queen” of the festivities.} in Christmas parcel. Records for Ted's gramophone are here. Dorothy and Fen brought them over on their way to the station to meet Armand, Copey & the baby. Dorothy went to bank with S.S. {Sunday School} collection & to church for sec. Cards etc. so can be ordered for next year. I went down town in the afternoon. Duncan set up his father's radio to try it. Listened in for awhile. Dorothy at library for Vi in the afternoon & evening. Wrote address to Charlie from 2nd Con. S.S. {Sunday School} Dec. 23rd. Sunday. Snow this Morning Charles went to church Morning & night and to S.S. {Sunday School} Dorothy Evening and S.S. {Sunday School} I went Morning and night. At S.S. {Sunday School} Children brought gifts for poor children. I parcelled up Charles' Chocolate bars. Mother came up after Church as usual. Charlie presented with rug at S.S. {Sunday School} After 87 �Church Charlie, Charles, Allie went out to Floyd's (Mrs. Floyd died yesterday.) Then came here. Isabel and Duncan here also. Dec. 24th. Monday Nice day. Getting milder again. Mr. Moss here covering green chair. Duncan sawed off ends of window seat and was here for dinner. Went down town after dinner & Dorothy was down in the Morning and again about 4 p.m. Armand came over then to play chess and Duncan stuck around. Did up some parcels for Charles. Wrote to Mrs. Farney. Duncan at radio in evening. Jean & Beulah called & left present for Dorothy & other presents left. Keith here for tea and took over presents for distribution. Clare & Jack arrived on the late train (Dorothy and Allie knew of it. Also Charles) Surprise for rest of us. They came in for a few minutes on the way from the train. Finished "The Road to Calvary" by AlexeyTolstoy. Dec. 25th. Tuesday Little snow for Christmas and very nice day. Charles, Dorothy and I went over to Halliday's to see Barbara's tree. Then Fen and Mr. Halliday went with us to the Manse to see Ted's gramophone. And Fen came on home with us. Wellington Krug called to drive me up the hill and Duncan called for the others. 16 for dinner - 1st Christmas Clare & Jack have been with us. Great time! Presents - mah Jong, fur lined mitts, fountain pen (2) book from Charles, pair of triplex stockings, flower for my coat, 4 books, lingerie clasps, pack of patience cards, from Dorothy, fountain pen from Nell, sandwich plate with handle and 2 boxes of happiness candy from Clare, 1 dozen linen serviettes with crotcheted {crocheted} corner from Margaret & Allie, coat hanger from Isabel, 2 hdkefs from Frances, Book from Duncan, roses from Fen and Mrs. Leitch, perfume from Mrs. Ryan. Books of luggage tags from Miss Small, photo of Dorothy Luton; plaque of Burns' cottage from Tuer's, Jean & Blanche, Teddy bears from Mrs. Caldwell, photo & Elsie's Johnnie & Barbara photo, Bookplates from Adelaide, hdkefs from Mother, Charles got set of Stanley Weyman, "Damascus Gate", golf bag, from me. Golf socks & knickers and plaque of Shakespeare's birthplace from Dorothy, Book plates from Adelaide, hdkf from Isabel, Book from Jack & book from Mr. Hewitt. Dorothy got 2 cheques, 2 bracelets, Party slippers, gloves, hdkfs, bridge set, 2 packs cards, Room re-furnished, bottle perfume, sandwich basket, scarf, "Loved Lucked Out" step-in's & vest, Teddy bears, lady for toilet table, perfume, Mah Jong score and, bridge scores, and several other things. We went Armand came over and had a game of chess with 88 �Charles & in the evening, Jen, Ida & Florence Halladay, Mr. & Mrs. Graham and Eric, Charlie, Allie, Clare, Jack & Duncan were here. Dec. 26th. Wednesday Mild day. Wrote to Nell, Adelaide & Miss Small. Clare, Jack & Mother were here for dinner. Dorothy went to Missionary Meeting and to a tea at Myrtle Wright's. Armand was here in the Morning to play chess. Charles came home early at noon. Isabel came up in the afternoon with eggs from Mrs. Faulkner's. Mr. Oliver called after tea to borrow "Far From the Madding Crowd." {written by Thomas Hardy, published 1874, a novel exploring love, honor, and betrayal in rural Victorian England.} Charles went up the hill to say good-bye to Clare & Jack. Dorothy and I, being tired, stayed at home and I got all four kinds of patience with my new cards. Dec. 27th. Thursday. Was very tired as was not out until about a quarter to three when I walked on verandah for 20 mins. Copey, Jen and Fen came over and we spent the afternoon learning mah Jong. They came back after eight and we had another session at it. Finished reading "The yellow seven" by Edmund Snell {published 1923, detective novel}. Raining about 11 p.m. Dec. 28th. Friday Blizzard to-day. Cleaned up library desk, Magazine stand etc. Dorothy went down town in the Morning and had her dinner over at Halliday's. Barbara & Edna Snyder were here in the Morning. Mrs. In. Thomson & Mrs. Cruickshank called collecting for Bible Society. Helped Dorothy get ready for her tea. People arrived at 4 p.m. Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Halliday and Allie to help with Frances & Isabel to open door etc. Jen, Ida, Vi and Fen helped. Present: Copey, Beulah, Jean, Marguerite Grover, Aldythe, Rena, Alivida, Myrtle Wright, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Shields, Ethelyn, Lynda, Florence Leslie, Jean Bell, - Preparatory service Charles & Dorothy went. Mr. Curtis phoned that he was ill and asked Dorothy to play the organ. Duncan arrived with our radio & of course spent the evening. Dec. 29th. Saturday. Snowing. About 4 inches of snow. Finished reading "Oliver October" by George Barr McCutcheon. {published 1923, a novel about the story of youth born to adventure.} Fen came in after train (Copey left on it) and Duncan was here. Dorothy & Fen went for a walk 89 �and I went down town. Slippery walking - I went over to Hooper's. Duncan was here in the evening and got our radio going. Dorothy went to a bridge party at Haines. I wrote to Clare, Lilias Henderson and Mr. Phillips. Dec. 30th. Sunday snowing. Charles - Church Morning & evening & S.S. {Sunday School} Dorothy - Morning & S.S. {Sunday School} Myself - Morning & evening. Mother was here as usual but has a bad cold. Went to the Manse after church to hear the radio. Duncan here when we got home. Communion Sunday. Dec. 31st. Monday. snowing in afternoon. Dorothy and I called at the Manse in the afternoon and took the Mah Jong over to Fen's where Fen, Jen, Dot and I played until 6.15. Isabel and Mary Ferguson were here in the afternoon with eggs from Mrs. Faulkner's. Dorothy had dinner at Halliday's & went to a bridge at Beulah Holtzman's in the evening. {Blank Page} {Blank Page} {Blank Page} {Blank Page} {Blank Page} {Blank Page} {Blank Page} {Blank Page} {Back cover green with brown marbling} 90 �For more information on Kate Halliday Mickle, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 91 � 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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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front cover green with brown marbling }</p> <p>1923 {written in blue ink}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover}</p> <p>Kate G. Mickle</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1923</p> <p>Jan 1st Monday Mild - Isabel called in the morning for parcel for up the hill. {favors} for New Year's dinner - lucky spiders, kewpies {dolls}, Fumsups {good luck charms} - rabbit foot. Book for mother &amp; candy for Jack. After dinner Mr. Workman called and Mrs. Beattie, Ted &amp; Douglas Graham, Duncan &amp; Dorothy had a chess tournament and Jen &amp; Vi Mair called. Elmer Krug came over about 4 p.m. and Sang and played for us. 5 o'clock tea. After tea Duncan, Douglas &amp; Ted came back &amp; played chess again.</p> <p>Jan 2nd Tuesday Cold - Snowing in the afternoon. Florence &amp; Irene Halliday called before the afternoon train, on which they went home after spending holidays at Mr. M.A.'s. Jen dropped in on her way from the Station and Marguerite &amp; Will Grover were here. Dorothy clearing up at the armouries, after hockey tea on Saturday, in the afternoon and at night She and Jen at Manse for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Chess. Duncan called here and afterwards went to Manse also. Fire bell at 11.45 p.m. Small fire at the rink. Dorothy went down part way &amp; heard it was out.</p> <p>Jan. 3rd. Wednesday</p> <p>Cooler - frost on door. Started Memory lesson in bed in the Morning. Duncan went away in afternoon train &amp; Allie, Charlie &amp; Jack called on their way home from the station. Dorothy at W.M.S. Meeting - appointed pianist &amp; Jen Krug Recording secretary. Jen came home with Dorothy (&amp; called for her but she was down town.) Frances, Isabel and Margaret Christoffer called. Afternoon tea. Dorothy at hockey practise after tea. Douglas Graham came up with the chess board &amp; men. He did not go back to Toronto this afternoon as he intended. Charles slept inside to-night. Charles went to prayer meeting.</p> <p>Jan. 4th. Thursday</p> <p>Milder. Ferna called in the Afternoon. Dorothy went to Ida Halladay's to play</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>bridge in the afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Krug and Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Mrs. Jim Ferguson called (Mrs. Jim came to Toronto to her Mother's funeral) Dorothy went to hockey practise. Fen called in the afteroon. After hockey Dorothy called for Fen &amp; She came over to play chess and later Vi Mair came in to learn how to play. Charles gave them all a lesson. Dated S.S. class registers.</p> <p>Jan. 5th. Friday</p> <p>Mild. Dorothy at tea at Mrs. Wm. Krug's. Mrs. McNeel and Mrs. W.D Bell called. Mrs. McNeel bringing me some flowers. Dorothy went to hockey practise, came home &amp; dressed and went to a party at Mrs. Sanderson's. Charles went to a banquet at Buckley's for the band. Winnie Ferguson came over while they were away to telephone and stayed for over an hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan 6th. Saturday</p> <p>Very cold day - frost on the door at night. Dorothy had hockey practise at 1 p.m. &amp; afterwards went to Ferna's to play Chess. Katybel Black called after tea And Ted, Ferna &amp; Viola came in to play Chess. Charlie slept in.</p> <p>Jan. 7th. Sunday.</p> <p>Not quite so cold. Dorothy went to Fen's after church. Finished "Fair Haven" {Fair Harbor} by Joseph C. Lincoln. Charlie called after church. Allie at her Mother's. Charlie slept in.</p> <p>Jan. 8th. Monday.</p> <p>Milder. Dorothy went to Wiarton on noon train. Chesley Hockey Girls playing Wiarton Girls - 1st game in L.O.H.A. {Ladies Ontario Hockey Association} Mrs. Graham spent a couple of hours with me in the afternoon. Dorothy phoned game 2-1 in favor of Wiarton. At end of 3rd period was a tie - played 20 minutes over time &amp; in last 2 mins. Wiarton scored their 2nd goal. Charlie slept out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. 9th. Tuesday</p> <p>Mild and Snowing good part of day. Winnie Ferguson &amp; little Jack Ferguson called before 3 train (going away on it.) Dorothy came home on the same train. Vi Mair came in with her &amp; then Dorothy went down town for {?} for tea. Rose Peters called and stayed for about an hour. Mended the pockets of Charlie's trousers. Wrote a letter to Mrs. Egan. Judge Greig was here for tea. Dorothy went to O. Sound with Mr. &amp; Mrs. C. Ankenmann &amp; Wat. Krug to see the Wiarton - Chesley Boys' Hockey game. Charles went to prayer meeting (week of prayer) When Judge Greig left at 8 p.m. Dorothy got home at 12.30 p.m.</p> <p>Jan. 10th. Wednesday</p> <p>Nice day. Mrs. Ewart &amp; Miss Kyle called. Dorothy went for a walk with Jen Krug &amp; Fen came back with her for tea. Frances came up after School. Dorothy went to hockey practise &amp; then she and Fen went to bridge party at Jen Krug's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Charles went to prayer meeting. (Week of Prayer) I finished "The Cathedral by Hugh Walpole. Dorothy stayed with Fen all night (Mother &amp; Father away.)</p> <p>Thursday Jan. 11th.</p> <p>In the afternoon Ida Halladay &amp; Jen Krug called to see me. Dorothy at Library helping Vi Mair (changing system of exchanging books) She came home &amp; all 3 went to Fen's for supper around the fire. Dorothy went to Hockey practise &amp; then to church. Charles went to church also. Dorothy stayed with Fen all night.</p> <p>Friday Jan. 12th.</p> <p>Cold. Frost on door. Dorothy at library in afternoon then Vi and Fen were here for tea and they all went to the Hockey March (Wiarton boys against Chesley) Charles went to church &amp; Mrs. Stewart &amp; Rena came up and spent the evening with me. Result of March 9-2 in favor of Wiarton but Chesley played well. Dorothy stays</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at Fen's all night.</p> <p>Jan. 13th. Saturday</p> <p>Cold in Morning but frost off door in the afternoon. Feeling rather blue - few sore spots. Finished "Running for Beginners." Dorothy home for dunner &amp; went to hockey practise at 1 p.m. &amp; stayed to skate. Isabel &amp; Jack, Frances &amp; Margaret Christoffer called in the afternoon &amp; Ted came up in the evening &amp; played Chess with Dorothy who went to a hockey meeting at 7 p.m. Alma (has been sick) came home on late train for a week's rest.</p> <p>Jan. 14th.</p> <p>Milder - rain in late afternoon (very little) Dorothy and her Dad at church &amp; S.S. I helped her Dorothy put dates in s.s. class envelopes before she went to S.S. Mr. Russell (New High School teacher) and Ted Graham over here for tea. Mr. Russell &amp; Charles went to church &amp; Ted stayed. After Church Allie, Charlie, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham were here - tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. 15th. Monday.</p> <p>Mild. Dorothy went to station to meet O. Sound hockey girls. Miss Miller came here. She &amp; Dorothy went down town &amp; Miss Lenahan, Miss Harris &amp; Vi. Mair came back with them. Afternoon tea. Jen Krug &amp; Ferna called &amp; Lynda Simpson called for Helen Lenahan at 6 p.m. Miss Miller Stayed for tea. Game 2 - 1 for Chesley, at end of 3rd period 0 - 0 in first 5 minutes overtime O.S. scored 1 goal and Chesley scored 2. Dorothy went to dance after Match. Charles was at the Match. O.S. girls (Most of them) went home on late train.</p> <p>Jan. 16th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Snowed very hard last night, Snow very deep. Dorothy being tired sat beside the fire all afternoon and read. So did I. After tea Dorothy went to Ferna's to see Mrs. Jameison (who came last night &amp; Mr. &amp; Mrs. Halliday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>came home) &amp; she stayed late playing 500 with Mr. &amp; Mrs. H &amp; Alma. Fire bell rang. Fire at Barrett's but out before firemen got there. Charlie came up to see it &amp; called in here. Charles slept in. {"in" means in the bedroom as opposed to the sun porch}</p> <p>January 17th. Wednesday</p> <p>Very cold. Marguerite Grover, Mrs. Beattie &amp; Mrs. Wm. Krug called in the afternoon. Dorothy at a party at Vi Mair's in the afternoon &amp; at hockey practise from 7 - 8. Charles at prayer meeting. Trying to do a little studying. Charles slept in,</p> <p>Jan. 18th. Thursday</p> <p>South wind all night - noisy so Charles slept inside. Allie's aunt, Miss Keith, died yesterday or day before &amp; Allie went to Elora on early train for the funeral - to come back on late train. Raining in the afternoon. Dorothy went to call on Mrs. Haynes &amp; to a tea at Davey's. Miss Meuser, Frances &amp; Isabel Burnet called in the afternoon; trying to study.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy went to Hockey practise &amp; then Walter Krug called for &amp; they went to Ankenmann's to play bridge. Charlie called in on his way to the station to meet Allie &amp; Charlie Smellie came in to see me. Charles went to the office to a church meeting after tea. I wrote a letter (?) to Clare.</p> <p>Jan. 19th. Friday</p> <p>Little colder again to-day. frost on the door to-night. Ted came up this afternoon (W.M.S. Meeting at the Manse) and he and Dorothy played chess. Mrs. D. Pringle from Toronto called to see me and Hannah Peters returned Dorothy's books and got two others. Studying. Dorothy went to Hockey practise &amp; then to Buckley's to play bridge. Charles at a meeting at the office at 8 p.m. Alma came over to see me in the evening. Goes back to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Toronto to-morrow.</p> <p>Jab. 20th. Saturday</p> <p>Mild. Dorothy hockey practise at 1 p.m. Ferna &amp; Miss Jameison were here for afternoon tea. Dorothy went to Jen Krug's to play bridge in the evening. Wat Krug called for her. Nell came on late train to spend the week end. Charles met her at the station.</p> <p>Jan. 21st. Sunday</p> <p>Nice mild day. Nell, Charles, Dorothy went to church in the Morning. Nell to Lillico's in the afternoon &amp; at Charlie's for tea. Charlie brought Mother up when he called for Nell and took her home when they got back. Ferna &amp; Miss Jameison were here after church in the Morning. Dorothy &amp; Charles went to S.S. I made out a partial annual s.s. report for Mr. Halliday. Charlie &amp; Allie up after church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. 22nd. Monday</p> <p>Nice day. Nell and Dorothy went up tp Mother's in the Morning. Dorothy went to train to meet H.G. Cut Dorothy's hair. Came down on the afternoon train with the Wiarton Hockey girls &amp; had afternoon tea here. Charles, Nell, Dorothy went to hockey match. Results. 2 - 0 in favor of Chesley. Vi Mair in in the afternoon. Snowing at night.</p> <p>Jan. 23rd. Tuesday</p> <p>Made out S.S. Treasurer's Report. Nice day. Colder. Nell &amp; Dorothy went up to Mother's in the Morning. I finished s.s. report in bed in the morning. Charlie &amp; Allie called and they and Dorothy went to afternoon train with Nell. Then Dorothy, Jen Krug &amp; Ida Halladay went for a walk. Allie came in on way home from the Station. Fen &amp; Miss Jameison came over. Ida &amp; Jen came back with Dorothy &amp; all had afternoon tea. Dorothy went to a bridge at Rhena Stewart's and Mr. Graham was</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>here and he and Charles prepared the Session Report for annual meeting. I made out s.s. report for Elderslie S.S. Association.</p> <p>Jan. 24th. Wednesday</p> <p>Mild. Mrs. Graham went to London yesterday so Mr. Graham &amp; Ted were here for dinner. Ted stayed until 3 o'clock when Dorothy went to a party at Mrs. Cobean's. She went to Hockey practise from 7 to 8 and Ted came up later to play chess. Chalres went to the Annual Congregational Meeting. Rained a little in the night.</p> <p>Jan. 25th. Thursday</p> <p>Mild getting quite cold in late afternoon (frost on door) and getting quite mild again in the night. Mr. Graham &amp; Ted were here for dinner &amp; Ted stayed &amp; played two games of chess with Dorothy. At 5.30 Dorothy went to Hanover on pleasure</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>sleigh with Bessie Ranney, Ollie Lochead, Jen Krug, Pearl Buckley &amp; Mrs. Leitch to see "The New Minister" with Dory Engel as Daisy. Got back about 4 a.m. (quite mild there) Charles getting ready to go to Toronto in the Morning. Finished "Clare de Lune."</p> <p>Jan. 26th.Friday</p> <p>Very mild. Almost raining. Charles went to Toronto on early train. Is to go to Hamilton on Saturday night to be godfather to Elsie's baby "Margaret Howitt" on Sunday. Mrs. Flett of B.C. called to see about Dr. Fletcher's name &amp; address as her sister-in-law has rheumatism. Dorothy went to Woman's Institute meeting at Mrs. M.A. Halliday's. Finished "The Practise of Autosuggestion" by C. Harry Brooks. After tea Dororthy went to the Hockey Match. Wiarton Senior's against Chesley boys.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Result 5 - 3 in favor of Chesley. Greeted with great applause by Chesley who have hitherto been beaten by Wiarton. I wrote a note to Clare.</p> <p>Jan. 27th. Saturday</p> <p>Nice day, bit colder by night. Wind in the East. Dorothy washed my hair. She went to Hockey practise at 1 p.m. &amp; stayed to skate awhile. Mrs. Graham called after she came back. Read "Skippy Bedelle." Mr. Aikens called for Dorothy to go to Bijou at night.</p> <p>Jan. 28th. Sunday.</p> <p>Fairly cold day but bright. Dorothy went to S.S. then went over to Fen's and to Aldyth Hooper's to see Aldyth who has been ill. Jack came home with D. from church and stayed until s.s. I entertained him with "Saula" "Claris" &amp; "John Dough." After tea Fen &amp; Miss Jameison called and after church Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Leitch, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>&amp; Ted.</p> <p>Jan. 29th. Monday</p> <p>Bright, Sunshiny frosty day. Got up early &amp; was down stairs when Dorothy left for noon train for O. Sound to play hockey. In the afternoon Mrs. M.A. Halliday called and Bud brought up the Mail. Mrs. Beattie came over after tea (had on her new suit) and we picked out some plants. Charles came home on the late train. Result of 3 - 0 favor of O. Sound.</p> <p>Jan. 30th. Tuesday</p> <p>20° below zero last night. Cold to-day but moderated - sunshiny. Frances, Jack and Margaret Christoffer (teacher sick) were here in the Afternoon and Blanche Ross brought back Dorothy's Essay on "Shakespeare's Heroes" and borrowed "Flint and Feather." Trying to study a bit &amp; picking plants out of seed catalogues. Dorothy stayed in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>O. Sound for a dance to-night:</p> <p>Jan. 31st. Wednesday</p> <p>Nice day. Dorothy came home on the afternoon train &amp; brought me a book. Ida Halladay came in with her. Then Marguerite Grover called and they had afternoon tea. In the evening Dess Symons called &amp; Dorothy walked over to late train with him. Finished "Mirrors of Downing Street."</p> <p>Feb. 1st Thursday</p> <p>Thawing - raining in afternoon. Mrs. Ryan sick in bed. Mrs. Green came about 11 a.m. but had to leave at 5 p.m. on a nursing call. Dorothy got breakfast; helped get dinner, got tea and did the other work. Mrs. Ryan got up about 5.30 p.m. and say by kitchen fire for awhile. She had 3 visitors, Miss Jacklin, K.I. Creuger &amp; Tom. Dorothy went up to read on my bed in evening. Charles at High S. meeting. Wrote a note to Clare.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. 2nd. Friday.</p> <p>Mild day. Hannah Peters called for More books. Mrs. Ryan better. Fen here for afternoon tea &amp; She &amp; Dorothy went down town. Dorothy at Bijou with Ida in the evening. Charles went up to see Charlie who has Grippe. Studied a bit. Wrote a note to Aunt Maggie.</p> <p>Feb. 3rd. Saturday</p> <p>Cold &amp; stormy. Mrs. Ferguson called on her way to the Library &amp; brought me some doughnuts. Then Frances came with some head cheese and Mrs. Davey brought me a hyacinth. Dorothy went to the Library, then to Ferna's for afternoon tea and to call on Mrs. Graham who has Grippe. Charlie better &amp; at store in the afternoon. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 4th. Sunday</p> <p>Very Cold and Stormy. 75 at Church in the Morning, 50 at night. Great many people ill with flu. Dorothy &amp; her father went to church in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Morning and to S.S. Charles went at night also. Ferna was here after Church in the morning for tea. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 5th. Monday</p> <p>Cold but bright. Got up at 10.30 to be downstairs when Dorothy and her father left on noon train. Charles has business &amp; both are to go to the hockey match. Wiarton &amp; Chesley O. H.A. game - final. Finished "More That Must be Told" by Sir Phillip Gibbs. Dorothy and Charles got home at 1.20 A.M. game 7 - 0 for Wiarton but Chesley played well. Miss Smart brought up the Mail. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 6th. Tuesday</p> <p>Very cold. Ferna was over in the Morning before I was up. Dorothy went to church at 4 p.m. to help decorate for Young People's tea after sleigh drive &amp; went to the banquet at night. Mrs. Stewart called in the afternoon and Mr. Moss</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>came in the evening for some Magazines to send to Rose for people where she teaches. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 7th. Wednesday</p> <p>Still Cold. Moderated a little. Ferna over this morning &amp; she &amp; Dorothy practised song for Missionary meeting which they attended in the afternoon. Mrs. Caldwell &amp; Mrs. Truemner called &amp; Fen came round after the Meeting with Dorothy. Ted was here in the evening &amp; he and Dorothy played chess. Charlie slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 8th. Thursday</p> <p>Not so cold. Doroth at B.S. Halladay's in the afternoon to a tea, Edna being home for a week. She went to the Moore's afterwards. I had indigestion all day and felt wretched, Very Windy.</p> <p>Feb. 9th. Friday</p> <p>Milder. Snowing in the afternoon. Dorothy went over to Fen's. I finished "Marooned in Moscow" by Marguerite E. Harrison. Mrs. Davey called in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>afternoon and brought me some daffodils. In the evening Dorothy went to the Public School concert with Ferna. Charles did not go.</p> <p>Feb. 10th Saturday.</p> <p>Nell's birthday. Lovely spring like day. Dorothy had two tables of Bridge this afternoon. Mrs. Ankenmann, Ida Halladay, Edna Keighltey, Vi Mair, Pearl Buckley, Ferna, Lynda Simpson, Mrs. Truemner. Dorothy did not play. She wanted to have another table but Jen Krug away &amp; Rena S. &amp; Matie B. ill. Frances, Margaret Christoffer and Rosie Peters called in the afternoon and Florence Leslie also called and brought back some books. Wrapped up Dorothy's prize for her. At 7.15 (Fen was here for dinner as well) Dorothy, Charles and Fen went to call for Wm. Krug to go to John Krug's to hear Elmer sing on the Radio from New York. Got Charles to ring up Nell</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>when he came home &amp; I wished her many happy returns.</p> <p>Feb. 11th. Sunday</p> <p>Frances' birthday. Sent her a silver Eversharp pencil on a ribbon with Charles when he went to church. Isabel called in the afternoon. Charles did not go to church as night as s.s. Teachers' Meeting after school &amp; was late. Dorothy &amp; Ferna were at Miss Lizzie Milne's for tea &amp; as Fen was singing in the church Dorothy went to church with her. After church Ferna &amp; Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham and Charlie (who spent most of day in bed but is feeling better) came up. (Ted not feeling so well so did not come.) Cold, Charles slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 12th. Monday</p> <p>Turned Milder in the night. Thawing a bit. Dorothy went to Young People's Meeting and Charlie came up in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the evening &amp; fixed the book shelves. Moving small section to ceiling to make room underneath for desk. Very stormy but Mild.</p> <p>Feb. 13th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Cleared two shelves in library cupboard (Mrs. Ryan bringing things for me to sort.) Mrs. Rogers called. Dorothy went over to Fen's in afternoon and stayed for tea &amp; the evening. Finished "Ovington's Bank" by Weyman. Regular blizzard - worst this winter. Finished shelves in library closet. Fen was to have gone to Toronto to-day but trains late so is to go in the morning. Dorothy took a couple of books to Ted &amp; went down town in the Storm in the afternoon. Ferna here for tea. Charles went to prayer meeting but only 4 there so they had no meeting.</p> <p>Feb. 15th. Thursday</p> <p>Charles was to go to Walkerton this Morning but telephone message from Mr. David Roberston saying he was storm stayed in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Guelph. Snow plough went down this morning about 8 a.m. and early train went at 9. Ferna went to Toronto. Blizzard stopped somewhat during night &amp; this forenoon but is as bad as ever again this afternoon. Studying a little. Dorothy went down town in the afternoon &amp; Mr. Vickers came after dinner to paint the dining room ceiling. Wrote a note to Clare. Charles down town in the evening to see Mr. Geo. Stewart of Kitchener. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 16th. Friday</p> <p>Nice &amp; Sunshiny this Morning. Blizzard again at night. Margaret Kastner's cousin from Stratford was in town and came up after dinner to call on Dorothy. She went to the station with him. Miss Stewart came up &amp; I dictated letters to following, Lenore Carter, Miss Small, Miss Mary</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>McNaughton (for Mrs. McGregor) Nell, Pearl Buckley (thanks for Valentine) Miss Ward, Miss McEachran, Adelaide, Mr. Phillips, Blanche Gillies. Mr. Vickers was painting windows in library, other rooms upset, and Mrs. Haynes (New banker's wife) called. Dorothy played at Ladies' Missionary prayer meeting in Evangelical Church in the afternoon &amp; after the Meeting Mrs. M.A. Halliday, Mrs. Leitch &amp; Mrs. Graham came over &amp; Dorothy gave them tea. After tea Dorothy had a committee meeting for Young People's Skating Party and Ted Dash, Jack Maxwell, Janet McCarmel &amp; May Henry were here. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 17th. Saturday</p> <p>Sunshiny but very cold by 6 p.m. 5 below zero. Mr. Vickers here painting. Mr. Fry putting a socket in Dorothy's room. Callers: Marguerite Grover, Mrs. Cross &amp; Margaret Marygold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cross, Miss Evans in the afternoon. Dorothy down town afternoon &amp; morning. Walter Krug called for her in the evening to go over to their house to play Bridge &amp; Mrs. Beattie spent an hour or more with me in the evening. Finished "Story of David Livings Abraham Lincoln." Charles slept in.</p> <p>Feb. 18th. Sunday.</p> <p>Cold but Milder. Dorothy did not go to Church in the Morning but she and her dad went to S.S. and to church at night &amp; Charles also went in the Morning. Isabel came up before S.S. to get Dorothy to try over a hymn she was to sing. (Her Mother &amp; Jack went to Elora on Friday &amp; are to be home Monday.) After s.s. Isabel came back for a box I gave her. Charles went to see Mr. Jan De Fries And Mr. John Lowry after s.s. Charlie was up after church. Gave him a book for his birthday to-morrow. Charles slept in. Read Story of David Livingston by Golding.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. 19th. Monday</p> <p>Frosty but beautiful sunshiny day. Charles went to Walkerton on early train. Miss Smart brought up my letters at noon. Signed them. Dorothy went to Young People's Meeting. Charles got home on late train which was 3/4 hour late. Slept in. Read "Story of Sir Walter Raleigh."</p> <p>Feb. 20th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Nice day but frosty at night. Jean Bell called in the afternoon. Dorothy went down town with her and after tea went to Young People's Skating party. Very cold night. study. Charles slept in,</p> <p>Feb. 21st. Wednesday</p> <p>Frost all off door by afternoon. Dorothy went to Mrs. M.A.'s, took some N.Y. Times to Ted &amp; went to see Ida H. in afternoon. Nellie Elliot &amp; Miss Pearson called to see me. Studying. Charles went to Session Meeting &amp; prayer meeting in evening. Charles slept in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. 22nd. Thursday</p> <p>Mild but frosty at night. Mr. Vickers here in afternoon fixing bath room paper. Dorothy went for walk with Ida H. and then to Mair's. Mrs. Ferguson called in afternoon. Wrote a list of books for her. In the evening Charles went to hear Mr. McQuaker's lecture for Men's Class (Chairman) &amp; Dorothy went to a hockey match. Chesley vs. Palmerston. Chesley won. Mr. Caldwell has had Grippe for a few days. Charles had to re-light office furnace this morning &amp; had to shovel sidewalk etc. Charles slept out but was Chilly.</p> <p>Feb. 23rd Friday</p> <p>Very, very cold day. Did not get up until 12 o'clock as Mr. Vickers papering the bath-room. Dorothy down at Miss Milne's in afternoon. Mrs. Maxwell called. Studied. At night Dorothy went to Bijou. Charles took his exercise &amp; went down to fix office furnace as Mr. Caldwell still on sick list but was at office to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Charlie came in on way home from late train &amp; brought me a book from Nell. Charles slept in. Wrote note to Clare.</p> <p>Feb. 24th. Saturday</p> <p>Got Milder in the night. Snowed all day. Studied. Dorothy down town in Morning, at library in afternoon. Mr. Vickers here in morning fixing paper which was coming off bath-room wall again. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Bell called (also Pat, Fen's dog.) After tea Vi Mair called for a book and Wat Krug called for Dorothy to go to Ankenmann's to play bridge. Charles slept out. (Will just mention nights he is in.)</p> <p>Feb. 25th. Sunday</p> <p>Beautiful spring day with heaps of snow. Charles &amp; Dorothy went to church &amp; S.S. &amp; Charles to church at night. Isabel came up after s.s. and then Charlie, Allie and Jack came in. Isabel stayed for tea. As Ted not well the Grahams did not come up after church. Read "Story of General Gordon."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. 26th. Monday</p> <p>Misty all day. Thawing. Colder at night. Ida Halladay was here in the afternoon &amp; she and Dorothy had afternoon tea. I read "Foursquare by Grace S. Richmond. After tea Charles had to go to Leggis to get some documents signed and Dorothy went to Young People's Meeting.</p> <p>Feb. 27th. Tuesday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Studied. Dorothy went for walk in afternoon with Ida H. and Helen Schell and to tea afterwards at Ankenmann's. Mrs. M.A. Halliday and Mrs. Stewart called. In the evening Aldyth called for Dorothy to go to curl and she went to Ankenmann's afterwards for bridge.</p> <p>Feb. 28th. Wednesday</p> <p>Beautiful Spring day but lots of snow still. Studied. Finished Life of Livingstone by Blaikie. Sophie Albright called to see me in the afternoon &amp; Vi Mair &amp; Isabel were also here. Charlie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(John) in bed with bad sore throat. Dorothy and her father went to Public library lecture. Dean Hill of London on "New Public Health." Wrote note to Nell. After the lecture Dean Hill, Dr. Rannie, Mr. McNeel, Mr. Farney, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham and Eric were here for cup of tea.</p> <p>Mch. 1st. Thursday</p> <p>Nice mild day. Got up at half past ten as Miss Meuser coming to call at 11.15 (wants to bring 3 of her pupils to play for me some night.) In afternoon Dorothy had Ida Halladay, Vi Mair and Helen Schell here for bridge. Miss Smellie &amp; Miss Helen Smellie called on me. Studied. Wrote note to Clare. Charles had to go back to office at 8 p.m. and Dorothy went to the Movies.</p> <p>Friday Mch. 2nd.</p> <p>Mild. Studied. Marguerite Grover called in the afternoon. Finished "Story of Robert</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The Bruce" amd read "Henry VIII and His Court.</p> <p>Mch. 3rd. Saturday</p> <p>Very mild, dull, almost raining. Dorothy at Public Library in the afternoon and at Movies in evening. She went to station to meet Ferna and then over to Halliday's. John Maxwell came up about 10 p.m. for points on debate for Monday. Resolved "That Travelling is More Educative than Reading." John on Negative. I had forgotten it so did not have it ready. We talked it over with him for about an hour &amp; after he left Charles and I arranged points and he wrote them out, to be delivered at Church in the Morning. Studied.</p> <p>Mch. 4th. Sunday</p> <p>Rained quite heavily. Turned to snow in afternoon. Sunshine for a short time. Mr. Conrad Krug called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with some daffodils &amp; narcissii which Jen brought me from Toronto. (She got home last night. Charles went to church in the Morning, he and Dorothy to S.S. and Dorothy to church at night. Ferna came home with Dorothy after S.S. and stayed for tea. Finished "The story of Lord Clive " and also "Pillars of Society" by A.G. Gardiner. None of the household up the hill at church. Charlie not over attack of tonsilitis &amp; Isabel and Bud have flu.</p> <p>Mch 5th. Monday.</p> <p>Mild day. Studied. Aldyth called in evening for Dorothy to go to Young People's Meeting. Frosty at night. Charles slept in. Wrote a note to Nell.</p> <p>Mch. 6th. Tuesday</p> <p>Nasty East wind. Studied. Finished "Story of Columbus." Mrs. Beattie called in the afternoon. Vi Mair &amp; Dorothy went for a snow shoe tramp &amp; came back here for tea where Ida Halladay joined them. Jen Krug came over about 6.30</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and they played bridge. Charlie and Mr. Currie of Tara (Had been at Presbytery Meeting at Paisley) called &amp; stayed until time to go to late train. Charles slept in on account of wind.</p> <p>Mch. 7th. Wednesday</p> <p>Colder or at least frostier. Studied. Chesterfield &amp; chair arrived to-day. Dorothy and her dad unpacked them. In library now but may have to be Changed. Dorothy went to a birthday bridge at Ida Halladay's. Mrs. M.A. has Erisypelas {erysipelas}. I cut Dorothy's hair. Mrs. (Dr.) Rannie called. Ferna came home with Dorothy after the tea and they moved the furniture around to suit them. Charles went to Weldon's (Miss Weldon died yesterday) and then to prayer meeting.</p> <p>Mch. 8th. Thursday</p> <p>Lovely day but sharp. Studied. Dorothy went for a walk after dinner. Went down cellar to-day, first time for ever a</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>year, to see the tank and automatic pump which I had never seen. Mr. Graham called. Dorothy went to a bridge party at Ankenmann's and Charles took her &amp; McDonald to Bijou to see Barrie's "Little Minister." Finished "The Prince of Graustark." Wrote a note to Clare. Charles slept in. Frost on the door.</p> <p>Mch. 9th. Friday</p> <p>Cold in Morning- quite mild by night. Studied. Dorothy went to bridge party at Mair's in the afternoon and to the Movies at night. Charles went to banquet at Church (given by Choir to Ladies' Aid) Mrs. Green came in to see new Chesterfield. Finished "The Living Mummy" by Ambrose Pratt. Silly, improbable book. Mr. W. H. Brown very ill with pneumonia.</p> <p>Mch. 10th. Sunday Saturday</p> <p>Rained during night. Charles &amp; Dorothy went to church in the morning and to S.S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Charles tired so no one went at night. Jack came to see us in the afternoon while Alice &amp; Margaret went for a walk and Alice called for him. After Church Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham, Ted, Eric, Charlie and Allie and Mr. M.A. were here. (Ferna came after Church in the morning, had tea, and stayed until S.S. time.) (Charlie, Charles and M.A. arranging programme for Session which is to take the programme for Young People's meeting a week from to-morrow.) (Charles slept out) Very mild.</p> <p>Mch. 10th. Saturday</p> <p>Milder. Dorothy played hockey in the afternoon and went to Public Library. Studied. Isabel called in the afternoon and Rose Peters came to return the book Hannah borrowed. Dorothy went to the Bijou in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mch. 12th Monday.</p> <p>Raining heavily until late in the afternoon when it turned to snow. Studied. Dorothy at Fen's for tea. Got 2 parcels of candies from Clare this afternoon. Ferna here in the afternoon and Mrs. Ankenmann and Helen Schell called. (Miss Schell going away to-morrow.) Finished "Merton of the Movies" by Harry Leon Wilson. Wrote a note to Clare. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 13th. Tuesday</p> <p>Cold - getting quite frosty, frost on door. Studied. Dorothy at Fen's in the morning (Miss Jameison came last night) and snowshoeing in the afternoon with Vi, Ida, Mrs. Ankenmann &amp; Jen Krug. Charles slept in. D. went to late train for birthday cake from Coles.</p> <p>Mch. 14th. Wednesday</p> <p>Nice day but cold. Gave Dorothy a cheque, her dad got her a suit-case &amp; her aunt Clare sent her a party box. Isabel was here at noon with bridge cloth. Dorothy busy getting ready for her party. Tied up prizes etc.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>studied in bed in Morning. Finished "Story of Napoleon" and "Quin." At the party: - Mr. &amp; Mrs. Haynes, Dr. &amp; Mrs. Truemner, Wellington &amp; Jen Krug, W.P. Krug, Mrs. Chris, Ankenmann, Marjorie Finlayson, Jack McDonald, Wilfred Davison, Matie &amp; Pearl Buckley, Vi Mair, Ida Halladay. Charles went to prayer meeting &amp; Dorothy was over at Fen's for an hour in the afternoon. I wrote to Aunt Anaise for Charles. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 15th. Thursday</p> <p>Milder. Studied. In the afternoon Dorothy Reid Fen &amp; Miss Jameison (who could not come to the birthday party. (Ted &amp; Eric could not come either)) Ida Halladay &amp; Jen Krug here for afternoon tea. Fen came over again after tea to get list of flowers I had forgotten to give her. Then Mrs. Meuser brought Evelyn Cruickshank, Marie Boos and Mable Lipsett to play for me. Gave them ice cream &amp; biscuits. Mr. Bowman of Elmwood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>phoned Charles. He heard the Music and asked to have phone {?} connected so he could hear it. Charles &amp; Dorothy went to the Manse right after tea with some birthday cake for Ted &amp; Eric and then Dorothy went over to Fen's but both were here part of the evening. Windy so Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 16th. Friday</p> <p>Raining in night - quite cold in the afternoon &amp; very windy. Studied. Dorothy wrote a poem, went to the Women's Institute Meeting &amp; then over to Fen's. Mrs. Mair &amp; Viola called. Dorothy went to the Movies and Charles to the Band Concert.</p> <p>Mch. 17th. Saturday.</p> <p>Nice mild day. Studied. Isabel called and came back a 2nd time later M. &amp; Mrs. (Rev.) McCullough called. Aft Dorothy went to Ladies' Aid Tea in armories &amp; to Public Library. After yea she went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to tea again to take her father's Contributions and then to movies with Ida &amp; Florence Halladay.</p> <p>Mch. 18th. Sunday</p> <p>Mild in Morning but colder by night. Charles &amp; Dorothy went to church &amp; to S.S. Charles to session meeting after church and to church at night. Mr. Caldwell called while they were at S.S. Finished "The Three Lives" and read "Pip." Charlie and Allie were not up after church as Maude Steven worse. Charles stayed to hear session choir practise for Young People's Meeting so was not here until 9 p.m. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch 19th. Monday.</p> <p>Very cold. Frost on door. bad wind. Snow flurries. Studied. Marguerite Grover called in afternoon. Dorothy went to Ida Halladay's to play bridge and after tea she and her father went to Young Peoples. Charles to speak on "Christian Influence</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>In the Nation." Session in charge of the service. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 20th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Very nasty windy day. Dorothy had a touch of Grippe so lay around all day. Studied. After tea Dororthy and I played Halma, Snakes &amp; Ladders, {?} and Marble Solitaire. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 21st. Wednesday.</p> <p>Mild spring day. Still lots of snow so very wet. Dr. Dearle of Western University here to lecture on Radio. Staying with us. He had a rest in the afternoon. Dorothy went down town and had tea at the Mair's. She and her father went to the lecture with Dr. Dearle. After the lecture Mr. Graham &amp; Eric came up for a cup of tea. Charles still sleeping in.</p> <p>Mch. 22nd. Thursday.</p> <p>Dr. Dearle left on the early train. studied awhile. In the afternoon Ida, Jen &amp; Vi were here playing bridge.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wrote to Clare. After tea Dorothy went to the Movies with Walter Krug who called for her and Charles to a council meeting. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 23rd. Friday</p> <p>Cold. Dorothy has sore shoulder and neck. Cold I suppose from going out. studied a little. She (D) and I spent day in library. Mrs. Rannie called in the afternoon to bring me "The Forsyte Saga" and "Babbitt" to read but did not come in as she had the boys with her. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 24th. Saturday</p> <p>Big snow storm this Morning - real blizzard - Cold. Dorothy down town in the Morning and also in the Afternoon. Isabel and Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon. After tea Charles went (by request) to see Mr. W.H. Bunn who is convalescing from pneumonia and Walter Krug called to take Dorothy to Mairs to play bridge. Mr. Faulkner died this Morning and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>yesterday Charlie and Allie took Maude Steven to London. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 25th Sunday.</p> <p>Very stormy cold day. Charles had a cold so stayed in bed until about half past three and did not go out. Dorothy went to church in the morning and to S.S. and got Florence Leslie to take Charles' class. Finished "Hurlburt's story of the Bible" and read "Gentle Julia" by Tarkington. Mr. Caldwell called in the afternoon and Charlie and Allie were up after church. Chas. Slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 26th. Monday</p> <p>Frost on door. Dorothy was at Women's Institute Meeting at Mrs. M.A. Halliday's in the afternoon. I studied and wrote a letter to Nell who sent me Philip Gibb's new book "The Middle of the Road." Jean Bell, Wat Krug and Jimmie McKay of Owen Sound</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>were here playing bridge in the evening.</p> <p>Mch. 27th Tuesday.</p> <p>Cold day - Frost on the door. Studied. Charlie came up in the Morning to show me samples of serviettes. Jimmie McKay (visiting at Bell's) came up in the afternoon and played Chess with Dorothy. As we had a turkey we had Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham Eric &amp; Ted here for dinner at 6.30. Chas. slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 28th. Wednesday</p> <p>Very cold day. Paper say coldest Mch. 28th in 82 years. Plenty of frost on the door. Windy &amp; Stormy. Dorothy went to Ankenmann's in the afternoon to play bridge. Just after tea Cairn's chimney got on fire &amp; also the attic. Excitement for awhile. Mr. Farney called. Rose Peters called and Jimmie McKay came to play chess with Charles but left early as he was leaving on the late train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy went down to Mair's for a short time. Charles slept in. Studied.</p> <p>Mch. 29th. Thursday.</p> <p>Very cold and stormy. Studied. Wrote part of an address to Mr. &amp; Mrs. Robert McNally. Wrote a note to Clare. Charles was out in the evening making some session calls. Dorothy out. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch. 30th. Friday</p> <p>Good Friday. Cold. Studied. Finished the address to Mr. &amp; Mrs. McNally. Isabel called in the afternoon. Dorothy had committee meeting of Programme Committee for Community Sale. Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. M.A. Halliday and Mrs. Ankenmann were here. Dorothy served tea. Jack (with Easter rabbit Duncan, who came home last night, brought him) Keith, Duncan, Charlie and Allie called. Dorothy and her father went over to M.A.'s where 66 ose and the address were presented</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to the McNally's both out after tea, Charles Finished his session calls and Dorothy went to the Movies. I finished "The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton" by Oppenheim. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Mch 31st. Saturday.</p> <p>Very cold day. Studied. Hannah Peters came in the afternoon for books. Dorothy at Public Library &amp; down town. Duncan came in the evening and spent the time with me while Charles and Dorothy went to Mr. M.A.'s where there was a presentation of 66 roses to Mr. &amp; Mrs. Robert McNally on the 66th Anniversary of their wedding. Dorothy went to the Bijou afterwards. Charles slept in.</p> <p>Apr. 1st. Sunday</p> <p>Nicer day. Cold but sunshiny. Easter Sunday and Communion Sunday. Jack's birthday. Sent $1 to S.S. with Charles for him. Dorothy and her dad at church and S.S. Frances and Rosa</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Peters called in the afternoon. Charles went to church at night and after church Charlie and Allie were here. Charles slept in. Wrote to Len Carter Whose father died about a wk ago.</p> <p>Apr. 2nd. Monday</p> <p>Milder. Thawing - good deal of snow disappeared to-day. Studied. Mrs. Stewart and Rena called in the afternoon and Duncan spent the evening here. I finished "The story of Frances {Francis} Drake" and read "Salome" by Oscar Wilde. Dorothy went to Jen Krug's to play bridge in the evening. Charles slept in. Mr. McNally called and brought me four of his roses.</p> <p>Tuesday Apr. 3rd.</p> <p>Walking very bad. Raining all day. Stopped about 8 p.m. Studied. Dorothy at a tea at Ethel Reid's in the afternoon. In the evening Dess Symonds called to take her to the dance. Charles slept in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Apr. 4th. Wednesday</p> <p>Nice day but colder. Sunshiny. Charles left on the early train for Toronto, delegate to the Educational Conference. Dorothy left on the noon train for Owen Sound for the dance. Read "Undine" Isabel and Jack called in the afternoon &amp; Jack went to slept while I read him "Doctor Doolittle." Then Kieth brought up the Mail. After tea Charlie and Duncan Mrs. and Winnie Ferguson called and stayed until 10.30. Studied.</p> <p>Apr. 5th. Thursday.</p> <p>Very wet day. Charlie, Duncan and Keith called on way to station for 3 o'clock train (Duncan going back to Toronto.) Dorothy came home on same train &amp; brought me 2 books. Went to a tea at Mrs. Ankenmann's at 4 p.m. I finished "The Essentials of English Composition." Studied. Wrote to Clare and finished "The Forsyte Saga" by John Galsworthy. 870 pages. Composed of 3 of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>his novels and 2 shorter stories joining them together. "The Man of Property." Interlude "Indian Summer of a Forsyte" "In Chancery" Interlude - "The Awakening." and "To Let". History of a middle class family in England of 3 generations. From the Victorian life to After War of 1914.</p> <p>Apr. 6th. Friday Thursday</p> <p>Nice day. Dorothy went to a bridge at Buckley's in the afternoon and to dinner at Haynes at 6.30. Winnie Ferguson came over and had tea with me and we had a fine chat. Winnie &amp; Dorothy went to the late train &amp; Charles got home alright; studied.</p> <p>Apr. 7th. Saturday</p> <p>Lazy day. Had the croup last night. Frances, Jack and Hannah Peters were here in the afternoon, raining when they left. Marguerite Grover also called. Dorothy at library in the afternoon and at movies at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Charles moved outside to sleep. Read "The Man who Lived in a Shoe" by Forman.</p> <p>Apr. 8th. Sunday</p> <p>Cold Stormy day. Charlie slept in. nasty day. Dorothy and her father went to church &amp; S.S. and neither of them went out at night. Isabel was here in the afternoon and after church Charlie and Allie were here.</p> <p>Apr. 9th. Monday.</p> <p>Nice sunshiny day. Got up at 10.30. Dorothy packing to go to Toronto. Studied. Dorothy left on the afternoon train. (Winnie Ferguson &amp; Florence Krug going down also.) Mrs. Graham called and after tea Mrs. Beattie came over and we planned a perennial border for Mrs. Aldrich. Dr. Biehn (who is in town for a few days) called and stayed for an hour or so. Looked like rain in the aternoon. Charles has started to sleep out again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday Apr. 10th.</p> <p>Looked bright in the Morning but sun got grey and was snowing quite hard in the afternoon. As Mrs. Con. Krug "felt too tired" to entertain Prof. Kingston we had him go dinner. Charles went to the station to meet him &amp; at a quarter to 4 went to the School with him. Mr. Bell undertaking to take him the rest of the time. Very pleasant man indeed. Clarence Halliday, who is visiting Mrs. M.A. (finished his 1st year at Knox.) called and spent an hour with me in the afternoon. Very little studying to-day. Mrs. Green &amp; Mrs. Ryan housecleaning. Charles went to the lecture by Prof. Kingston of London university on "A Talk on the Stairs" (Library course of Extensive Lectures.) Finished "The Vehement Flame" by Margaret Weland.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 11th. Wednesday</p> <p>Charles got up for early train and we went to Walkerton. Raining then. Cleared up in afternoon and snowed a bit. He got home on the noon train. Mrs. Green and Mrs. Ryan housecleaning. Traveller here with coats. Keith brought some up for me to try on and Aldyth came over. ordered two. Keith stayed for tea. Charles went to prayer meeting &amp; Keith to the Bijou. Studied some but rather lazy.</p> <p>April 12th. Thursday</p> <p>Very cold. For some reason my right leg is almost useless. Sore all the way down. Studied. Wrote to Clare. Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon.</p> <p>April 13th. Friday</p> <p>Cold day. Studied. Mrs. Green and Ms. Ryan housecleaning, finished the upstairs. Mrs. Halliday (M.A.) called after tea. Intended to have Isabel, Frances &amp; Jack to tea but foot too sore.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>can hardly walk without my cane. Charles went to "Father and Son" banquet in the church - 1st we have ever had in our church. Wrote a note to Dorothy.</p> <p>April 14th. Saturday</p> <p>Cold day. Foot very sore, using cane. In the afternoon, Vi Mair &amp; Pearl Buckley called and then Jen Krug came in and brought me some sponge cake. I had Isabel, Frances and Jack for tea and played games with them. Jessie Leslie called after tea for some books and Mrs. Wm. Krug came over and spent the evening with me and Charles walked home with her. Studied.</p> <p>April 15th. Sunday</p> <p>Foot very sore all night. Dark day - raining at S.S. time. Charles went to church in morning &amp; to S.S. Finished "The Story of Stanley" Aldyth called for s.s. papers. Charles went to s.s. and to Church at night. After church Charlie,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Isabel, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham called.</p> <p>April 16th. Monday</p> <p>snow flurries. Snowed during the night and ground is well covered. Studied. Mrs. Davey called in the afternoon to get members for Horticultural Society. After tea Mr. Currie of Tara called. Down in Presbytery work. Charles went to see Mr. W. H. Bunn after tea. Wrote a letter to Miss Small.</p> <p>April 17th. Tuesday</p> <p>Nice to-day but still cold. Knees give back a bit. Studied. Mrs. Beattie came over in the afternoon and brought me such a pretty purple cineraria. We made out my order for plants for Horticultural Society and after tea I sent an order to Henderson's in N.Y. for seeds. (got it ready I mean) Florence Leslie called in the afternoon and returned Lampman's Poems which Jessie got on Saturday night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy got home on the late train. Has a fine new coat, new hat, new dress &amp; new shoes. She and her father went over to deliver a parcel at Mrs. Ferguson's after the train.</p> <p>April 18th. Wednesday</p> <p>My birthday and a nicer day. Somewhat mild. Studied a little. Mrs. Graham came in the Morning and brought me a wonderful bunch of sweet-peas (4 bunches) pink and mauve. Doothy gave me a new rose tray and napkins ring and Frances called at noon to give me a pretty little handkerchief she made for me. Clare sent me a crepe de chine nightie and Charlie and Allie gave me a very pretty bowl. Dorothy had arranged a surprise party and they began arriving about 3.30. Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Beattie (one of the conspirators who helped Dorothy make sandwiches down at her home.) Mrs. Leitch,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. MacDonald, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. (Dr.) Rannie, Allie, Mrs. Cobean, Mrs. Davey, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Wm. Bell, Mrs. Krug, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. (Dr.) Mair, Miss Elworthy and Mrs. C. Ankenman, Jen Krug, Ida Halladay and Pearl Buckley who helped Dorothy and then had a game of bridge and later went to the Movies. (Mrs. Ankenmann went home at 6.) Mrs. Leitch read an Address and Mrs. Krug presented me with a Silver flower basket, from the ladies. Mrs. Ankenmann brought me sweet peas, Mrs. W. Krug roses, Mrs. McDonald roses and Pearl Buckley roses. Winnie Ferguson sent me some violets with Dorothy who brought me some daffodils. She also brought me sippers for a lemonade set which Charles got me for my birthday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 9th. Thursday</p> <p>Lemonade set arrived at noon to-day. Rained hard in the afternoon. I wrote a number of advertisements for the Community sale and after tea Mrs. Leitch called to discuss them &amp; get them. Mr. Graham called to see my flowers. Charles went to Owen Sound on the late train and Dorothy slept in his bed and we went to bed early and read.</p> <p>April 20th. Friday.</p> <p>Beautiful spring day. Sat out on the verandah for an hour. 1st time I have been out since October. Charles got home on afternoon train. Dorothy went to School to select the children for her programme &amp; then to the Institute Meeting. Mother came up about 3 p.m. and stayed until after tea. (1st time she has been up here since Jan. When Nell was here. After tea discovered the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>address the Ladies gave me was mislaid. Everybody had a great hunt for it. (It was in the piano &amp; Mrs. Green &amp; Mrs. Ryan housecleaned there on Thursday) Didn't find the address. Wrote to Clare and to Winnie Ferguson. Dorothy went to the Movies and Charles, being sleepy, went to bed at 9 p.m. Read "Bull-Dog Drummond" by Cyril McNeile (Sapper) Lazy day - no studying as Mother here all afternoon.</p> <p>April 21st. Saturday.</p> <p>Beautiful warm day. Alice and Isabel came in on the way from the train, (from Hanover.) Dorothy getting Isabel to help her pick out children for pantomime. Walked to the gate at noon and picked some snowdrops for Mrs. M.A. Went over to see Marguerite Grover and stayed almost an hour. Pretty tired rest of day. Isabel came to see me in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>afternoon. Dorothy was down town &amp; Jen, Ida and Vi came back with her and they had lemonade out of my new glasses. Very hot in the afternoon. Mrs. Graham called in the evening. Charles went up to Kirkwood's for her butter and Dorothy went to Ankenmann's to play bridge, Walter Krug calling for her. Mrs. Beattie got Mr. Graham to write my address over again &amp; Dorothy got it partly signed.</p> <p>April 22nd. Sunday.</p> <p>Little cooler. Grey day with a couple of small showers. Dorothy and her dad at church &amp; S.S. Mother here from Church time until about 3 p.m. She thought it might rain more &amp; went home earlier. Finished a silly book "A Secret of the Sea" by Wm. Allison. Charles went to Church at night and Allie and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Charlie were here after church. Was not out.</p> <p>April 23rd. Monday.</p> <p>Colder so was not out. Got up at 10.30 a.m. studied a little. Isabel and Frances were here for tea learning a dance for the Community sale. Helped Dorothy a little in selecting costumes for them. Wrote ad. and dodger for Sale in the Morning. At 5 p.m. 10 girls came to practise choruses for the Saturday night programme. Dorothy at practise at Town Hall at 4, Here at 5, Meeting at Hall at 7 and went to Young People's Social evening afterwards. She is not feeling very well.</p> <p>April 24th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Still too cold to go out. Lazy to-day &amp; studied very little. Cut patterns for hearts, crowns etc. and sewed necks of a couple of capes for Dorothy. Isabel and Frances were here for dinner to have another practise. Alma</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Halliday (home for the week-end) called in the afternoon. Dorothy to Hall for practise at 4 p.m. and again at 7. after which she was going to the Movies. Margaret Grover came over in the evening and Charles went to a High School Board Meeting.</p> <p>April 25th. Wednesday</p> <p>Cool but nice day. Studied. In the Afternoon put on my fur coat and went down to the Manse to call. Stayed about an hour. Walked down with Dorothy on her way to practise at the Hall. In the evening the girls were here practising for the choruses. Charles and Mr. Bell continued their game of chess by phone. Now about 2 Months on the go. Sewed ermine (?) on three capes for Dorothy. Mrs. Graham walked back with her.</p> <p>April 26th. Thursday.</p> <p>Getting up at 10.30 now (an hour earlier) Lovely day with still a cool breeze. Was trying to make wings (for a bee) for Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>studied. Cut out 11 crowns for Dorothy and some stars. In the afternoon walked over to Mrs. M.A. Halliday's. She is in bed again. Mrs. Graham &amp; Mrs. Stewart came in while I was there. Mrs. Graham walked home with me and came in for awhile &amp; Mr. Graham joined us at the Manse and came as far as the gate and then went over to Hooper's (Mr. Hooper is very ill.) In the evening 15 children came to practise the Maypole Dance on the lawn and the Pantomime in the house. Isabel and Frances stayed later to practise their dance. Mother came up for a plant and Charlie and Jack called for her with the car.</p> <p>Friday Apr. 27th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Studied. Went over to Hooper's with Some arrowroot. Mrs. Ankenmann and Jen Krug were here in the afternoon helping make tissue paper dresses. I sewed all the animals</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>on the witch's cape and made a red cape. Charles went to Walkerton in the Morning and got back about 4 p.m. Finished "The story of Captain Cook." Wrote to Clare. Made a crown for the Princess in the Fairy Tale (Dorothy's programme for Thurs. night.) Raining after tea. Sat on verandah for an hour in the afternoon. Dorothy at the Hall and away to a practise at 7 p.m. Movies afterwards. Charles at a meeting of High School Board.</p> <p>Saturday Apr. 28th.</p> <p>Nice day. Got up at 10 a.m. Isabel and Frances were here practising, then they went with Dorothy to the hall to practise and came back for dinner. I went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Ferguson's in the Morning. Dorothy and the children were practising at the hall again at 1 o'clock. In the afternoon Jen Krug, Rena Stewart, Matie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Pearl Buckley were here making tissue paper dresses and after tea Mrs. Ankenmann, Jen and Vi were here playing bridge. At 6 p.m. I walked down to the Manse (waited in the house) to walk home with Charles.</p> <p>April 9th. Sunday.</p> <p>Grey day. Shower as church was coming out and another at church time in the evening. Charles and Dorothy at church and S.S. and Charles went at night with the Oddfellows. Mother was here and Charlie called for her after s.s. Halved my Seeds with her and put them in envelopes for her. Finished reading "Building the Nation" by W. G. Smith. Charles went with Mr. Graham after s.s. to see Bert Gillies who is very ill with Tuberculosis of the bowels, then he went over to see Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A. Halliday who are both ill. Charlie and Allie were up after church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 30th. Monday.</p> <p>Cool and damp so was not out. Studied awhile. In the Afternoon Jen Krug and Mrs. Ankenmann were here making tissue dresses. Dorothy also on the Job and I made one. Dorothy went to practise at 4. p.m. and the others left shortly after. Miss Elworthy called. Dorothy went to practise again from 7 to 8 and Jen and Mrs. Ankenmann came back and worked until after 10. Still one dress to do.</p> <p>May 1st. Tuesday.</p> <p>Nice day - still cool breeze. Did not do any studying. Helping Dorothy decide about her costume etc. Sat outside awhile. Mts. Graham and Mrs. Stewart came in as they were passing. I walked up as far as Black's with them. Dorothy out calling to get programmes for Thursday afternoon &amp; then went to hall to decorate her booth. D. went to the Movies.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at night. Wrote a paper on "Immigrants from S.E. Europe for Dorothy to read at Missionary Society to-morrow.</p> <p>May 2nd. Wednesday</p> <p>Got up at 9.30 a.m. Finished reading "Story of Lord Roberts." Worked at some bazaar things for Dorothy and made 5 tissue head bands. Miss Elworthy here in Afternoon and Mrs. Beattie called twice. Isabel and Frances were here for tea. Helped put the hearts on Frances' Queen of Hearts dress. Dorothy went to Missionary Meeting in afternoon. (I read the paper for her to write out before she went.) and to practise at hall in the evening and for Motor ride with Wat Krug afterwards. Walked as far as Manse.</p> <p>May 3rd. Thursday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Did not get up until about 10 a.m. Dorothy at hall most of the Morning. Made 8 tissue head bands, hunted up curios to go to hall. Walked</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>down to the Manse but feel very tired. Finished reading "Babbitt" by Sinclair Lewis. Mr. Graham called for a minute in the afternoon looking for Mrs. Graham. Mrs. Green here housecleaning the library. Jen Krug called for me with the car and took me down to the Community Sale. Dorothy's programme was very good and she spoke very well indeed. (Pantomime of flowers asleep &amp; Fairy Tale) Isabel and Frances danced the Minuet very prettily. I enjoyed it very much and Jen brought me home again,</p> <p>May 4th. Friday.</p> <p>Nice day. Very tired so did not get up until 11.30. Did nothing all day. Dorothy was down town in the Morning. She was very tired after dinner but went down to the hall and came home shortly after 5 p.m. feeling quite ill. Had Dr. Rannie up. Her temperature</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>was over 101°. He could not find anything wrong with her lungs and after he left she felt much better and her temperature went down in a few minutes to less than 100°. I hope she will be quite well by Morning. Mother, Charlie and Jack called in the afternoon and Mother stayed until after 5. Mr. Hooper is very ill to-day. I wrote to Clare and to Mrs. Aldwich (enclosing plan for Perennial Border.) Charles went to the Community Sale in the evening.</p> <p>May 5th. Saturday</p> <p>Dorothy feeling ill still but came down to library after dinner. Vi Mair called to see her. Hannah Peter called for books. Dorothy intending to go to hall at night but too ill. Dr. Rannie here again still not sure of cause of temperature. Dorothy insisted that I should go to the Hall. Frances came up to stay with Dorothy. Afterward at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the hall. I went down with Dr. Rannue. Had to stand up to get glimpses of the programme. Balloon chorus and Dorothy's musical Revue very good. Mrs. Crow played for her. Mr. W. P. Krug drove me home.</p> <p>May 6th. Sunday.</p> <p>Nice day but still cool. Dorothy quite poorly. As Aldyth could not go to s.s. and neither could Dorothy Ted drove me down and, with Isabel to do the running, I attended once more to my old Job. Charlie and Allie up after church. Dr. Rannie pronounces Dorothy's illness touch of pleurisy.</p> <p>May 7th. Monday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dorothy a little better - temperature a little lower. Jan Krug, Ida Halladay and Ethelyn Gurlay called to see Dorothy and after tea Pearl Buckley and Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Graham called to see Dot. I walked around the garden a bit and sat on the verandah a few minutes and looked after Dorothy. Also wrote to Clare, Nell, Doug. Nickle and Berenice Clapp for Dorothy.</p> <p>May 8th. Tuesday</p> <p>Rained a tiny bit this Morning. Mr. Hooper buried this afternoon. Dr. Rannie here. Thinks Dorothy a little better but some fluid on her lung. Wrote up the Community Sale for "The Enterprise" a task which Dorothy was to perform. Wrote a letter to Clare to thank her for Dorothy's "Tut" pumps. Vi Mair and Miss Elworthy called to see Dorothy.</p> <p>May 9th. Wednesday</p> <p>Snowed in the night and practically all day. Charles down to Tara in the Morning but got home at noon. Half holiday. Regular blizzard at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dr. Rannie here in afternoon. Thinks Dorothy doing very nicely. Miss Milne came down in the evening to bring a bed Jacket she was making for Dorothy.</p> <p>May 10th. Thursday</p> <p>6 inches of snow on the level - drifts 2 ft or higher in spots. Getting pretty tired. Dr. Rannie here in the afternoon. Dorothy's temperature a little lower again to-day. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham called to see her in the afternoon. Charles at a High School Board meeting in the evening. Miss Meuser called to see me in the evening. Quite cold at night.</p> <p>May 11th Friday</p> <p>Cold. Snow melting very slowly. Charles went to Owen Sound with Mr. McNeel. Got back about 6.30 Dorothy still progressing favorably. Ida, Jen and Vi were here in the afternoon. Ida &amp; Jen brought Dorothy some Marigolds. In the evening Mr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Bell and Jean called &amp; Jean came up to see Dorothy. I was all in when I got to bed.</p> <p>May 12th. Saturday</p> <p>still cool but some warmer. Mrs. Green here to-day to help me with Dorothy. Pearl called in the afternoon &amp; brought Dorothy some roses. Frances &amp; Margaret Christoffer were here also. My plants came &amp; I went out in the garden for a little while to show Mr. Phillips where to plant a few of them. Wrote to Margaret Kastner for Dorothy &amp; Myself (Jack has had a serious operation.)</p> <p>May 13th. Sunday.</p> <p>Mrs. Green here to-day but leaving to-night. Dr. Rannie here in the afternoon. Dorothy's temperature still dropping slowly. Mother here after church. I stayed in bed until after church. Aldyth called for the s.s. supplies &amp;</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>went up to see Dorothy for a few minutes. Charles went to church in the Morning but not to S.S. Adjutant Martin of Salvation Army called and went to church with Charles. There was a union meeting afterwards in the Hall which Charles attended. Charlie and Allie came in about a quarter to ten after Dorothy had gone to sleep. Cold wind all day.</p> <p>May 14th. Monday</p> <p>Cold still. Nurse again to-day. Dorothy's temperature down a little more. Have read her "The Chestermarke Instinct" and finished "Dead Men's Money" by J.S. Fletcher this morning. Also finished "The Pioneers of France in the New World"" by Parkman. Wrote to Gwen for Dorothy and to Clare and Nell. Mrs. Ankenmann &amp; Jen Krug called in the afternoon and the doctor? Dorothy's temperature 100° at night. After</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>tea Mrs. Graham called. Mrs. Beattie and I were out showing Mr. Phillips where to plant the plants in my new border under the library window. Then Jen Krug came over and Mrs. Beattie and I helped her select flowers for her border. Too much fuss for Dorothy. (Jen's bewilderment at the flower names etc.)</p> <p>May 15th Tuesday</p> <p>Margaret's birthday, sent her {hose?} with her Mother and father on Sunday. Raining most of the day and much warmer at night. Mrs. Green came back to-day. Dr. and Rhena Stewart called this afternoon. Fixed Dorothy up for night. Gave her a good alcohol rub as her back sore. Temperature 100° again. Showed Mrs. Ryan where to plant some shasta daisies Mrs. Beattie sent me. Charles at High School Board Meeting. Very tired - bad day for me. Raining again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at night.</p> <p>May 16th. Wednesday</p> <p>Raining but warm. Mrs. Green here. Was very tired to-day. Dr. Rannie drew a quart of fluid of Dorothy's lung to-day. She was very nervous about it but found it did not hurt much. Jen Krug &amp; Ida Halladay called and Jen brought some narcissus. Mrs. Leitch called while the Doctor was busy so went away again. Sent for Revelation Fortune Telling cards. Finished "The Unseen Ear." (reading it to Dorothy.</p> <p>May 17th. Thursday</p> <p>Cold in Morning. Snowing during day but warmer at night. Mrs. Green here. Dr. Rannie called. Found Dorothy better so will not be here again until Saturday. D's temperature normal in Morning &amp; 99 in afternoon. Jean Bell and Marguerite Grover called to see</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy in the afternoon and Vi Mair in the evening. Frances and Hannah Peters brought back books &amp; got others this afternoon. Studied a little and wrote to Miss McEachran and Mrs. Pringle.</p> <p>May 18th. Friday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dorothy's temperature 99° &amp; went up to 99 1/5 °. She sorted out a number of old letters. Mrs. Green here. I walked around my flower beds in the morning and went over to Mrs. Beattie's to see about ordering 2 or 3 plants. Duncan was entertaining Dorothy when I came back (with Jack's assistance. Duncan came home last night. Aldyth brought up some Broadway dresses for Dorothy and me to see. We each ordered one. Studied a little. Finished reading "The Dawn of Canadian History" by Stephen Leacock. Pearl Buckley called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to see Dorothy in the afternoon and Duncan was back in the evening. D's temperature hardly 99° at bedtime.</p> <p>May 19th. Saturday.</p> <p>Showery. Dorothy's temperature normal in the morning. The Doctor was up in the afternoon &amp; found D's condition satisfactory. Mrs. Green here. Frances and Hannah Peters came. Vi Mair was here in the afternoon, also Mrs. Graham, Ted and Duncan and just about 6 o'clock Jen Krug came in for a few minutes. In the evening Dorothy Engel drove up from Hanover and came to see Dorothy. Duncan here all evening working at the radio. Clare came on the late train and called in here on her way up the hill. Dorothy's temperature 99 3/5 at bedtime - too much company I expect.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 20th. Sunday</p> <p>Showery in the Morning. Charles went to Hanover to give address in Presbyterian Church re church deficit. He went to S.S. in afternoon. Mother came up after church. Dorothy's temperature normal in the morning. 99 2/5 at bedtime. After S.S. Duncan, Clare, Isabel and Jack were here. Mother stayed for tea. I fixed up belated s.s. collections ready for bank. Ferna (who came home last night) came over after tea and after church Clare, Charlie and Allie were here. Charles went to Paisley in the evening with Mr. M. A. H. and Mr. Hamilton who was to speak over there. Aldyth was up to see Dorothy when she called for the S.S. bag. Read "The Subsconscious Courtship" by Berta Ruck. Mrs. Green here.</p> <p>May 21st. Monday</p> <p>Sunshiny but cold north wind. Read "It's the Way It's Written" and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>"The Human note" two booklets on how to be a newspaper writer. Wrote a paper on "Pauline Johnson" for {Jane?} Black. Dr. Rannie drew a quart and a quarter of fluid of Dorothy's lung to-day and I had to assist him. Mrs. Leitch, Ferna, Clare and (Little) Jack all called to see Dorothy. Miss Milne came to see me but came just as the doctor was busy and left before I could get down to see her. Mr. Caldwell here in the evening &amp; he fixed the typewriter. Mrs. Green here.</p> <p>May 22nd. Tuesday</p> <p>Nice day. Dorothy's temperature normal in the morning 99 1/8 at night. Doctor up in the afternoon and Ferna called. I studied a little. After tea I went over to see Mrs. Beattie about some flowers and afterwards out in the garden to show Mrs. Ryan where to plant them. Very tired. Mrs. Green here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 23rd. Wednesday</p> <p>Lovely day. No half holiday to-day as to-morrow is the 24th. Clare, Duncan &amp; little Jack, Ferna, Jen Krug and Marguerite Grover called in the Afternoon. Read "Penny Plain" by O. Douglas. Went out after tea to show Reg. where to plant bulbs and Mrs. Beattie came up, too. Listened to Pittsburg Concert with Duncan on radio. Mrs. Green here.</p> <p>May 24th. Thursday</p> <p>Lovely day. Mrs. Green still here. Mts. Beattie and Reg. Lipsett came over about 9.30 a.m. and I went out in the garden with them while they put in the Perennial seeds. Ferna came over to see Dorothy in the Morning and the Doctor called before noon. Charles went out in the country with Mr. Bell in the afternoon. Mr. Wilson and Beatrice Whick called to enquire for Dorothy and Mother and Clare were here for tea. Wrote to Nell and to Miss Gemmell for Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 25th Friday</p> <p>Lovely day but was so tired. I loafed in Dorothy's room all day until after tea. Ferna was here in the afternoon. Vi Mair, Clare, Charlie, Allie, Mother, Duncan, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Smellie in the evening. I went out after tea to show Reg where to plant the pansies at the playhouse and Katybel Black called for the paper I wrote for Jane. Frances went to Toronto this Morning with Roy Reid on her way to N.Y. and Clare goes in the Morning to meet Jack on his return from Winnipeg.</p> <p>May 26th. Saturday</p> <p>Lovely day. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's and as she was not in I went in &amp; waited for her. Answered the phone &amp; played solitaire on the back steps till Mrs. Beattie came. Then she came up with me and she and Reg. put in some seeds at back under flag pole.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ferna called to see Dorothy before dinner and Isabel came in from Noon train after being at Hanover. In the afternoon Pearl Buckley and Ferna called and after tea Vi Mair &amp; Ted. Duncan was here also and Charles and he played three sets of tennis against Mr. Kellerman &amp; Eric Graham. Dr. Rannie thought D. better to-day when he called.</p> <p>May 27th. Lovely day. Went out &amp; picked pansies, lily of the valley and forget-me-nots for Dorothy and Mrs. Green picked tulips &amp; flowering currant. Tried Chasis Ointment on top of D's iodine with disasterous results. She has a burning time for awhile last night in spite of applications of linseed oil but was comfortable again this morning. Mother came up after church as usual. Finished "Tell England" by Ernest Raymond. a great book of boy life in England and of Gallipoli.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aldyth called for s.s. papers and went up to see Dorothy. Charles went to church and to s.s. and to church at night. Ferna came over about half past five and Mr. Halliday (M.A.) called also Keith who wanted to see Mr. M.A. They all went up to see Dorothy. After church Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham, Charlie and Allie were here and Duncan was here during and after church time.</p> <p>May 28th. Monday.</p> <p>Lovely Day. Charles went to Owen Sound by Motor with Mr. McNeel for the Boyd trial. Dr. Rannie called in the Morning and found Dorothy doing very well lung clearer. I finished "The Enchanted April" by "Elizabeth" {von Arnim} author of "Elizabeth of the German Garden". Ferna brought Barbara over to see Dorothy. Then Ida and Jen called, then Florence Leslie. Mrs. Beattie and Reg were here after tea</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>putting in seeds and I was out with them. Duncan spent the evening here and Mr. Russel called to see Dorothy. Mrs. Beattie also went up to see her and Charles got home just before 10 p.m.</p> <p>May 29th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Alice's birthday. Sent her a pair of silk hose. Charles went to Owen Sound again to-day. Left at 9 a.m. Barbara and Ferna were here in the Morning. I shampooed my hair. In the afternoon Mrs. Ankenmann &amp; Mrs. Will Krug called. Re-read "The Room with the Tassels" by Carolyn Wells." Duncan was here in the evening and I listened to a Boy Scout Programme on the radio. Charles got home about 9.30 p.m. Got up at 6.30 a.m. Beautiful day.</p> <p>May 30th. Wednesday</p> <p>Got up at 6.15 a.m. Charles left for Owen Sound at 7.30. Beautiful day. Warm. Dr. Rannie was here in the Morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and says Dorothy is better and the fluid is absorbing. Ferna was over in the Morning. Charles got home at 1 o'clock. Half holiday. He, Duncan, Mr. Graham and Mr. Caldwell played tennis - the first two against the others. We moved Dorothy's bed over to the window and she watched the game. Mr. Phillips came after tea to put in my plants which arrived this Morning and Mrs. Beattie and Reg. were here also. I spent some time in the garden with them. Duncan was here after tea and Isabel and Jack came to see Dorothy and Mrs. Beattie went up to see her also. Then Ferna, who was taking a friend back to Miss Smellie's, dropped in about 9.15 p.m. Charles spent the evening at prayer meeting. I was over at Mrs. Beattie's about 8.30 in the Morning &amp; she came back with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 31st. Thursday</p> <p>Lovely day. Was out in the garden before breakfast. Ferna and Barbara here. Finished "The Mariner of St. Malo" by Stephen Leacock. Vi Mair was here in the afternoon and Duncan was up for awhile. Ferna, Barbara &amp; Arthur Davey were up to see Dorothy in the evening. Mr. Phillips was here planting flowers in the evening and I was out in the garden for awhile.</p> <p>June 1st. Friday</p> <p>Hot. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's about 9 a.m. and she came back with me and put in some seeds. In the afternoon Irene Frazier (who is here until to-morrow) called &amp; brought little Jean to see me. Then Jen Krug &amp; Pearl Buckley called. Pearl brought Ice cream &amp; Jen flowers. Then Fen came along &amp; stayed until tea time. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's after tea to give her a quarter she left</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>this morning. Mrs. Graham sitting with Dorothy when I got back. I wrote to Clare and Nell.</p> <p>June 2nd Saturday</p> <p>Very hot. Hunted up information on "Dryads" in the Morning. Dr. Rannie here about 11.30. He said Dorothy might sit up in a chair in her room on Monday if temperature not up in the meantime. Duncan, Vi, Margaret and Alice here in the afternoon and Ferna after tea. Our new fence arrived. Walked around the garden a bit.</p> <p>June 3rd. Sunday.</p> <p>Looks like rain and somewhat cooler. Finished "A Maker of History" by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Mother and Jack came up after church. Raining quite hard. (Charlie and Allie away to Cargill &amp; Pinkerton where Charlie speaking on the Budget.) Aldyth</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>went up to see Dorothy for a few minutes when she called for the S.S. papers. Isabel came up after S.S. She, Mother and Jack all stayed for tea. Ferna and Lena Dolan, who Motored up from Toronto with Armand to-day, ) were here and after Church Charlie came in for awhile. Duncan of course arrived at church time and stayed all evening. Charles at church morning &amp; evening and at S.S. Mr. Graham away to-day preaching anniversary service. Read "On A Chinese Screen" by W. Somerset Maugham.</p> <p>June 4th. Monday.</p> <p>Somewhat watery looking. Little shower in the Morning. No decorations at our house to-day. Ferna called early to see Dorothy as she has decided to move to Toronto with Armand. Just as we finished Dorothy's bath, Alma came over. She arrived from Toronto Saturday night &amp; goes back with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and later Jen Krug came to see Dorothy. Charles &amp; Duncan played chess.</p> <p>June 7th. Thursday</p> <p>Was up from 1.20 to 4.20 a.m. with Dorothy who had cramps. Very tired this morning. Very dark day, damp, cool and looks like more rain. Wrote to Clare and Nell. Dr. sent Dorothy some Medicine &amp; she soon felt much better. Stomach sick in afternoon though. Copey and Mrs. M.A. H. with Barbara and Arthur Davey called and also Pearl and Matie Buckley. Evelyn Neelon and her baby. Duncan visited us awhile as usual. Raining as we finished tea. Charles went to a Bible Society Meeting in the evening. Afterwards he and Duncan played Chess.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Armand this afternoon. Dorothy Sat up in "the chair" a few Minutes this Morning while Mrs. Green made the bed. Found she could not walk as she thought she could. Jean (came home Friday night with her Uncle) amd Mrs. Maxwell called before Jean took afternoon train back to Toronto. Dorothy sat up for an hour and we played solitaire. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Graham called in the evening and Duncan was here of course. We turned out the light in D's room and Mrs. Graham, Dorothy and I watched the fireworks over in the park. Charles at grounds in Morning, Afternoon and evening. Celebration a success, about 3500 people in grounds during day and proceeds likely to be over $2000.</p> <p>June 5th. Tuesday</p> <p>Slight thunder storm in the night. Lovely day with nice cool breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 8th. Friday.</p> <p>Quite cool to-day. Dark in the Morning and raining for awhile. Charles went to Walkerton at 11 a.m. with Mr. George Durst but got back in the afternoon. Sun shone a very little in the afternoon. I wrote to Aunt Anaise and Miss Ward. I finished reading "The Founder of New France" by Charles W. Colby. In the afternoon Mother was here, then Dr. Harold Mair and Viola arrived and then Mrs. Graham, Copey, Barbara and the new baby. After tea I took a walk around the flower beds to see what was doing. Mr. Graham and Charles played Eric and Duncan at tennis, the latter two beating 11 to 9. Then Charles went to the political meeting where Mr. Ferguson (leader of Conservative party) was to speak. Made out S.S. report for Elderslie s.s. Association. Duncan came in after the meeting to type report for London Free Press for Charles.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 9th Saturday</p> <p>Nice day, sunshiny but quite cool wind. Rather stiff &amp; knees sore. Pearl Buckley called in the afternoon. In the evening Duncan and Mr. Caldwell played tennis against Jack McDonald and Charles- latter two winning. Wrote to Miss Wood yesterday, Miss Smart &amp; Miss Bessie Smart called for paper for Young Peoples.</p> <p>June 10th Sunday</p> <p>Nice day. Had a walk around the garden in the morning, again with Mother and later still with Charlie. Charles went to church twice and to S.S. Mother was here after church &amp; stay until after S.S. Copey and Barbara called after church. Aldyth at S.S. time, and Charlie and Allue after church. At night, Duncan was here in the evening.</p> <p>June 11th Monday</p> <p>Nice day - not too hot. Wrote paper out on Pauline Johnson for Miss Stuart - (the one I wrote for Jane Black) Brightened</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the letters on electric range written with white ink. Counted S.S. collections &amp; got them ready for the bank. Aldythe called for S.S. contribution to Elderslie S.S. association. Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon and Vi Mair in the evening. Duncan, Mr. Caldwell &amp; Charles played tennis and afterwards Duncan and Charles played chess. Dorothy did not sit up to-day. Her temperature went up to 99 3/8 but this only a degree. Decided to take cottage in Muskoka for season. I was in the garden after tea showing Mr. Phillips where to transplant the hollyhocks. Started little Dryad play for Ferna to-day.</p> <p>June 12th. Tuesday</p> <p>Nice day - cool. Aldythe brought dresses up in the Morning. Mrs. Pringle called in the Morning - going home this afternoon. Dorothy got up &amp; tried on three or four</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dresses. She ordered two and I ordered three. The Doctor came just as Aldythe was leaving. Found Dorothy's lung much better - more {uncovered?}. Aldythe came back after dinner. Premier Drury speaking in the rink this afternoon. Charles wrote an address for him this morning &amp; read it at the Meeting. Dorothy got up again to get length of dress for Aldythe and then sat up for about 3 hours. Copey called, brought her knitting and stayed about an hour. Dorothy's temperature went up to 100 2/5 so she got back to bed. Mrs. &amp; Mr. Start called down for Drury meeting. I walked around the garden with Mrs. Start. Also did a little at the dryad play. Mrs. Graham, Duncan &amp; Charles played tennis &amp; Mr. Graham went up to see Dorothy. Then Mrs. Graham &amp; Mrs. Beattie called. Duncan &amp; Charles played chess.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 13th. Wednesday</p> <p>Nice day. I helped Dorothy clean out the drawers in her chiffonier and wash stand. Too Much for Dorothy, I am afraid as her temperature ran up to 100 1/5. Duncan and Mr. Caldwell &amp; Charles played tennis. Dorothy sat up to watch the game until her temperature rose then she went back to bed. Miss Agnes Milne called to get Mr. Kempt's address as Miss Nellie has rheumatism. Half holiday. Mr. Caldwell came up to see Dorothy who is quite discouraged over the rise in fever. Men started to put up new fence to-day. Charlie, Jack &amp; Duncan here in afternoon.</p> <p>June 14th. Thursday.</p> <p>Quite cool. Fire in furnace. Little Shower of rain. Read "My Method, Including American Impressions" by Emile Coué. Wrote a good part of dryad play. Vi Mair and Mrs. Bell called to see Dorothy in the afternoon &amp; Duncan at night. Charles and Duncan had a game of chess &amp; listened to radio. New set of earphones.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Heard a couple of numbers from Schnectady, N.Y. D's temp. up. stayed in bed.</p> <p>June 15th. Friday</p> <p>Dorothy's temperature behaving badly - up again to-day. Copey and Barbara were here in the morning. Duncan passed his first year Exams. Grade B. He was here all afternoon &amp; for tea. He, Dorothy and I played Street for awhile. Mrs. Marion Johnston (Leslie) called &amp; Mother came up. She also stayed for tea. Then Jen Krug called. Isabel came up in the evening to show us the dress she had made for herself. Duncan &amp; Mr. Caldwell played Charles &amp; Mr. Graham at tennis. Score 11 - 9 in favor of first mentioned. I went out in garden with Mother &amp; Mr. &amp; Mrs. Haynes came in. I sat on verandah awhile.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 16th. Saturday</p> <p>Nice day. Read "The Girls" by Edna Ferber. Callers: Vi Mair, Bertha Davidson, Lynda Simpson in the afternoon and Mrs. Robert Halliday in the evening (staying at Charlie's) Also Dr. Rannie in the Morning. Dorothy feeling somewhat better to-day - temperature not quite 100°. Mr. Caldwell and Duncan played Charles and Mr. Graham at tennis. Result 1st. 7 - 5 for two first. 2nd 8 - 6 for other two. Duncan here all evening (as well as in morning &amp; afternoon) at radio. cool. 1st hay fever innoculation.</p> <p>June 17th. Sunday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Much warmer. Dorothy not very well to-day (calomel). At night temperature 100°. Mother came up after Church &amp; Charlie called for her after S.S. Charles at Church twice &amp; S.S. Aldythe called for papers. Read "The Evil Shepherd" by Oppenheim.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Engel and Dorothy came to see Dorothy after tea and Jack &amp; Duncan Engel stayed down on verandah. Mrs. Graham, Allie, Charlie &amp; Duncan were up to see Dorothy during evening. Eric stayed with Duncan at radio for awhile. Dorothy had bad headache at bedtime. Dorothy Engel sang.</p> <p>June 18th. Monday</p> <p>Very warm but nice breeze in Dorothy's room. This afternoon the New Edison arrived that Charles got for Dorothy. David Leitch brought it &amp; Mrs. Green, Duncan &amp; I played them all for Dorothy. Wrote a very little more of my dryad play. Duncan went to Oliphant to-night to spend a few days by himself. Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Cruickshank, Mrs. Rogers called in the evening. Mrs. Green down town in the afternoon to try on her dress. Isabel's birthday. Sent for Hurlburt for her. did not come until later.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 19th Tuesday</p> <p>Very hot. Dorothy somewhat better to-day. Temperature down a little. Doctor gave her innoculation in afternoon. Piano tuned. Vi Mair, Mrs. Beattie (brought D. some roses) Allie and Mrs. Robt. Halliday called and Mr. Bell brought a basket of apples for Dorothy. I wrote a letter to Clare. Finished my play " A Forest Conference" for Ferna and wrote it out. Also played several records on the phonograph which will be, I doubt not, a daily job. Good shower but cleared up hot as ever.</p> <p>June 20th. Wednesday</p> <p>30th anniversary of our wedding day. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 a.m. Going to be very hot. Was desperately hot. Wrote a letter to Fen, and part of one to Miss Small. Isabel and Alice Stevens were here this afternoon. Then Jen Krug came in and in the evening Ida Halladay, Vi Mair, Pearl &amp; Matie Buckley were here in the evening. Charles got home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>shortly after 6 p.m.</p> <p>June 21sr Thursday.</p> <p>Charles had to go to Walkerton again to-day leaving at 7.30 a.m. Hot. Very hot but not quite so bad as yesterday. Finished reading "The Love-Story of Aliette Brunton" by Gilbert Frankau. Had a walk around the garden in the evening. Mrs. Haynes brought Mrs. Patterson (who has had rheumatism) &amp; Mrs. McKay of Pt. Elgin in to see me and Dorothy. Charles got home at 6 p.m. Mrs. Green went down town in the afternoon to fit her dress. In the evening Charles went to Mr. M.A. Halliday's Meeting on Heroe's Square.</p> <p>June 22nd. Friday</p> <p>Very hot. Dorothy's temperature down 1 point to-day. Aunt Carrie here in the afternoon hunting for some songs to sing at Mission Band Garden party. After tea Duncan (came back from Oliphant</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to-day) turned up of course. Then Mr. W. H. Bunn called and came up to see Dorothy. later, Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Leitch, David and Mrs. Crow were here.</p> <p>June 23rd. Saturday</p> <p>Desperately hot. Dorothy's temperature little lower to-day. I went to Mrs. Beattie's in the Morning and she came back with me. We walked around garden &amp; she went up to see Dorothy. Dr. Rannie came in the afternoon and Mr. Bell brought us his electric fan at noon. D. had her 3rd innoculation. Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon and Vi at night. After tea Charles and I walked down to the Manse and Charles &amp; Duncan played a game of chess. H. F. innoculation {Hay Fever}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 24th Sunday</p> <p>Very bad thunder storm in the night heavy rain for very short time, some hail and great gusts of wind. Of short duration and not much rain. Sad to relate - not a bit cooler. Mother came up after church. Mr. Caldwell also called (They are busy trying to find a name for the new baby born June 19th.) and Aldyth called for s.s. papers &amp; went up to see Dorothy. Desperately hot. Charles went to church and to S.S. also church at night. Alma Halliday (home for the week end called) and Mother stayed for tea. Charlie (who had been at the Decoration Day service), calling for her after tea. (Isabel, Jack and Keith were with him). Duncan, Allie and Charlie were here after tea.</p> <p>June 25th. Monday</p> <p>Hot as ever in the Morning - cooler in the evening. Election Day. Charles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>went over to vote at 8 a.m. (after working in the garden) and I went over at 9. Voted for Mr. M.A. Halliday. {in margin} Mr. Fenton elected Mr. Bunn 2nd Mr. M A. 3rd. Just after dinner Mrs. Wm. Krug &amp; Harry called &amp; went up to see Dorothy. Then Mrs. Graham. (Showers all afternoon) then Alma Halliday, Ida Halladay, Ethelyn Gourlay, Mrs. Ankenmann. After tea Duncan was here. Mr. Fenton in in this riding but Conservatives appear to be in in the Province. Dorothy's temperature a little lower.</p> <p>Tuesday June 26th.</p> <p>Thunder shower in the night &amp; shower this morning, quite cool. Dr. Isabel brought a bouquet of roses from Mother in the Morning and after dinner Dr. Rannie and Aunt Carrie were here. Dr. Rannie says more absorption has taken place since he was here on Saturday than any time yet. Duncan was here in the evening trying out a</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>new radio set he made this afternoon which he got results with {?} aerial or ground wire. Charles reading "Ovington's Bank" H.F. innoculation.</p> <p>June 27th. Wednesday</p> <p>Cool. Dorothy feeling better to-day - temperature little lower. In the afternoon Vi and Harold Mair called. later Mrs. M.A. Halliday and Jen Krug. Also Duncan and after tea Mr. Wilson came up to see her. Half holiday so Duncan and Charles played tennis against Mr. Caldwell and Harold Mair and were beaten.</p> <p>June 28th. Thursday</p> <p>Quite Cool. Nasty east wind. These are the days I think Dr. Goldie is right and I will never be altogether better. Mrs. Ewart &amp; Miss Mary Kyle called to see me in the afternoon &amp; Mrs. Cobean came to see both Dorothy and me. In the evening Mrs. Beattie was here and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>invited me to a tea to meet Mrs. Biehn. (who is here for a week before going to their cottage at Oliphant) Eric Graham and Charles played Duncan &amp; Mr. Caldwell at tennis beating them 2 - 1. I finished reading "About the Weather" by Mark W. Harrington.</p> <p>June 29th. Friday</p> <p>Cool day. Wore the serge dress I bought last November for the first time {(third time?)} to-day. Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Stewart called. I went to a tea at Mrs. Beattie's - present, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Van Camp, Nell &amp; Belle Elliot, Mrs. B S. Halladay, Mrs. Vickers, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Haynes. Had a nice time but was quite tired. In the evening Duncan brought his radio upstairs for Dorothy to hear but it whistled too much to be satisfactory. Temp. normal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 30th Saturday</p> <p>still cool but beautiful day. Isabel came up in the afternoon with some wild strawberries for Dorothy. Aunt Carrie came here to-day to stay for a few days. In the aftern evening Charles and Aunt Carrie went to the Bijou and Duncan, Dorothy and I played seven-Up. Temp. normal. Dr. Rannie here. H. F. innoculation.</p> <p>July 1st. Sunday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Communion Sunday. Charles &amp; Aunt Carrie went to church night and Morning &amp; Charles to s.s. Communicants - 441 - largest in church history. Mother came up after church. Ida Halladay called before Morning church out, Wrote a letter to Nell. In the afternoon Mar. Finlayson &amp; Evelyn Neelon called. After church Charlie, Allie, Duncan &amp; Jack were here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 2nd. Monday.</p> <p>Holiday. Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A. Called in the Morning and I went for a Motor ride with them - around same block. Enjoyed it very much. In the afternoon Mr. Caldwell was here, also Eula and Ida McQueen (Atkinson) Pearl Buckley, Jen Krug and Mrs. Graham. Aunt Carrie still here, and in the evening Mar. Finlayson brought a bouquet of peonies. Thunderstorm in the evening. Charlie, Allie, Duncan, Keith &amp; Jack went to Oliphant for the day. 1st Motor ride since last fall except down to Community Sale.</p> <p>July 3rd. Tuesday</p> <p>Aunt Carrie left at noon to stay at W. H. Bunn's for a few days. I wrote to Miss Mitchell of Hamilton (re Kempt medicine) Fairly cool &amp; somewhat cloudy, Dr. Rannie was here in the afternoon. Innoculation. Says Dorothy getting along fine. After tea Marguerite Grover called. Was in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>garden in the afternoon showing Mr. Phillips what to do and after tea with Reg. Eric and Charles played tennis against Mr. Caldwell &amp; Duncan - first two winning. Duncan at radio afterwards. Nell came on the late train. Charles, Duncan and Charlie went to meet her and came in with her.</p> <p>July 4th. Wednesday</p> <p>Warmer but still not too hot. Cool at night. Nell went up the hill for dinner &amp; out to Lillico's getting back here about 2.15 p.m. Keith was here about 9 a.m. to see Nell as he was going to Pt. Elgin on the S.S. picnic. Charlie, Allie, Mother and Duncan came in with Nell on the way to the station. Mother stayed. While Charlie &amp; Allie drove Alice and Isabel to Hanover to try their piano exam. Did not get back until after 8 so Mother was here for tea. Judge Greig was also here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for tea. Half holida but court day. Miss Milne called to shorten my dresses. After tea Miss Lizzie Milne called to see me before she gets too busy preparing for her marriage to Mr. Kidd 2 weeks from Monday. In the evening Jean Maxwell called. She came home last night &amp; is to rest a month here before she goes to Hammondsport to visit her uncle Jim. D's temp. normal. Charles at church in morning helping with picnics. Went to court and at 4 p.m. went to hotel for Judge Greig &amp; walked down with him when he left.</p> <p>July 5th. Thursday</p> <p>Nice day - not much sunshine. Started to rain about 3 p.m. and rained very heavily until about 9 p.m. Bud and Charlie called in the afternoon and Ida Halladay spent a couple of hours with Dorothy. Dorothy sat up in the chair for about 10 minutes in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and walked around the bed in the evening without bad effect. Duncan was here in the evening and put on several records. I finished reading " A Man for the Ages" by Irving Bachellen. Supposed to be take of A. Lincoln but not much of Lincoln's life in it. Got my new ratine dress (3rd one) to-day. S.S. picnic does not seem to have been a great success. Congregation gave no help so Mr. M. A. has resigned as superintendent of the S.S. Hope he will re-consider it. Charles &amp; Duncan played chess.</p> <p>July 6th. Friday</p> <p>Sultry. Dorothy walked out to the porch and spent the Morning there, walking back at noon. She also walked to the bathroom. I finished reading "The Last Voyage of the "Donna Isabel" by Randall Parrish. Callers - Dess Symons &amp; Mrs. Owens. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's after tea and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>She came back with me to see Dorothy. Charles &amp; Duncan played tennis against Mr. Caldwell and Dr. Treumner &amp; beat them. Duncan came up to see Dorothy and later Vi and Jean Maxwell were here.</p> <p>July 7th. Saturday</p> <p>Mrs. Stewart &amp; Mrs. Robert Halliday were here in the Morning. Dr. Rannie was here. Duncan came up after dinner and he, Dorothy and I were playing Street when Jack, Clare &amp; Frances arrived in the Cadillac. Hannah Peters returned a book. Mother &amp; Jack were here in the evening with Clare &amp; Jack. Vi &amp; Mrs. Graham called and Miss Elworthy brought D. some books late in the evening. At tea time I went over to Mrs. Ferguson's. Mr. Caldwell &amp; Dr. Treumner played tennis with Charles &amp; Duncan. Dorothy sat up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 8th. Sunday.</p> <p>Nice day. Charles at Church in Morning &amp; at S.S. Church at 10.30 a.m. with School directly after. In the afternoon Eula Hird and Pearl Buckley were here and Eula sang. Then the car arrived with Clare, Jack, Mother, Duncan, Charlie, Allie, Keith, Jack and Isabel and I went for a 17½ Miles drive. Lemonade and cake when we came back. In the evening Charles and I went down to Caldwell's to see the new baby. Nice little babe. After church, Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A. Halliday came over. Dorothy came downstairs while Charles at church.</p> <p>July 9th. Monday.</p> <p>Dorothy out on verandah on couch this afternoon. Corley Rogers and Rena Campbell came to see her and Rena played beautifully. Ted Graham spent some time on the verandah with us, too. Aunt Carrie came up to put rose lining in my grey hat and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Stewart came up after. They both stayed for tea and Dorothy, Mrs. Stewart and Carrie and I played bridge while Charles was at the session meeting. Dorothy went to bed and we three played bridge. Then Clare, Jack, Bud, Duncan and Charlie arrived after a trip to Southampton to see the Neelands.</p> <p>July 10th. Tuesday</p> <p>Misty in the Morning and a couple of showers. Charles went to Tara at 7 a.m. got back for dinner. Duncan drove him. Dorothy out on verandah. Duncan &amp; Marguerite Grover here in the afternoon. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham in the evening. Charles out in the country in the afternoon. He and Eric played tennis against Duncan &amp; Mr. Caldwell &amp; won. Afterwards Duncan &amp; Charles played chess. Dorothy and I sat on chairs on the lawn to watch the tennis game. Finished reading "Eminent Victorians" by Strachey.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 11th. Wednesday</p> <p>Warm. Dorothy out on verandah. She &amp; I had a walk around the gardem. Jen Stewart and Marguerite Griver here in the afternoon. Also Duncan who stayed for tea. Charles &amp; Eric played Mr. Caldwell &amp; Duncan at tennis &amp; beat them. In the evening Jen Krug &amp; Elmer Krug were here and Elmer sang for us. Mrs. Graham also came in &amp; Eric &amp; Duncan stayed.</p> <p>July 12th. Thursday.</p> <p>Hot day. 12th celebrated here. 22 lodges. Vi Mair came for Dorothy at 11 a.m. and drove her down there. She stayed for dinner and got home about 2 p.m. after the procession had passed. I went over to Mrs. M.A.'s &amp; saw it there &amp; she walked home with me. Mrs. Graham &amp; Ted called in the afternoon. Duncan here in afternoon &amp; he and Eric played tennis against Charles &amp; Mr. Graham - 1st 2 won. Charlie here while Dorothy &amp; I watching the tennis.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Later Dorothy &amp; Duncan heard prize fight results over radio - Willard &amp; Luis Firpo - Firpo knocked Willard out. Firpo from Buenos Aires.</p> <p>July 13th. Friday.</p> <p>Hot. Finished reading "When Winter Comes to Main Street" by Grant Overton. Read "The Adventures of A Solicitor" by Weatherby Chesney. Wrote a letter to Nell. Charles went out in the country in the afternoon. Miss Milne was here fitting Dorothy's dresses that have to be fixed. Duncan was here also. Washed Dorothy's hair this Morning and cut it for her. Mrs. Halliday and Barbara were here in the afternoon. After tea Mrs. Beattie &amp; Ethel Reed. Dorothy and I walked down to the Manse in the afternoon and I went to Mrs. Beattie's after tea. Charles and Mr. Graham Eric Eric played tennis against Mr. Caldwell &amp; Duncan. Dorothy and I sat on lawn &amp; watched game.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 14th. Saturday</p> <p>Not Much Sunshine. Washed my hair in the Morning. Dr. Rannie found Dorothy getting along fine. Mrs. Robt. Halliday, Duncan &amp; Mother here in the afternoon. Jean Maxwell, Miss Elworthy &amp; Miss Milne in the evening. Dorothy walked down to Mair's in the afternoon &amp; back again. Duncan, Charles &amp; Mr. Graham played tennis, and afterwards Chas. and Duncan played chess. Read "The Mare with the Club Foot" by Douglas Vallentine.</p> <p>July 15th. Sunday.</p> <p>Nice day. Charles went to church &amp; S.S. (after church which is at 10.30) In our church Morning, Evangelical at night. Read "Mistress Anne by Temple Bailey. Wrote letters to Adelaide, Irene Frazier and Miss McEachran. Charlie, Allie and Mother came up after Church. Mother stayed until evening, the rest went to Oliphant.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aunt Carrie called. Dorothy and her father went to call at M.A.'s. Mr. Caldwell came up after tea, I walked to the Manse corner with Mother when she went home and Mrs. Spencer (Mina Schroeder visiting here after 11 years) and Corley Rogers came back home with me and we had a fine chat about old Chesley friends in the West. Evening ended with thunder storm and rain. Wrote a letter to Miss McNaughton, Mrs. McGregor's cousin.</p> <p>July 16th. Monday</p> <p>Nice day. Dorothy and I walked down town in the Morning. (1st time I have walked down since last July. or longer) Went to the office, to Charlie's store and to see Mrs. Leitch. Dorothy got dresses fitted. Ted Graham drove us home. Mrs. Stewart called in the afternoon, was overseeing packing by Mrs. Green. Dorothy packed her trunk with Mrs. G's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>assistance. Dorothy and I watched tennis game, Charles &amp; Eric against Mr. Graham and Mr. Caldwell - 1st two winning. Mrs. Graham joined us. Had some gramaphone and Mrs. Leitch called and Miss Milne came to fit my dress. I wrote to Delphine Mainwaring. Wrote to Mrs. Lutin. Mrs. Leitch called to say good-bye.</p> <p>July 17th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Nice day. Packing in the Morning. Aunt Carrie, Armand, Copey and Barbara were here (going up to Lake for holidays &amp; Aunt Carrie leaving this afternoon.) Dorothy went down town in the Morning to get her dresses fitted and her innoculation and Miss Milne called after dinner to fit mine. Then Mother came up and we walked over to see Mrs. Rogers. Charlie called for Mother and was here after tea to help rope dunnage</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>bag. I went over to Mrs. Ferguson's with a cheque for Miss Elworthy for Gertie Cass's presentation and to Mrs. Beattie's and she walked back with me. Eric &amp; Charles played Mr. Graham &amp; Mr. Caldwell and were beaten. Mrs. Ferguson called later to say good-bye. Ted was here watching the game for awhile.</p> <p>July 18th. Wednesday</p> <p>Very hot. Dorothy went down town in the Morning. I got some things in shape, cleaned off table in library and went over to Mrs. Beattie's with some pictures. Mrs. Green finished up last night. She was here 9 weeks and 3 days. Wrote to Aunt Maggie, Aunt Anaise, Agnes Anderson and Corinne Walkers (Armer). Also tagged the luggage and gathered up the Small things. Eric played tennis against Charles &amp; Mr. Graham. Dorothy Engel and Jack drove up to see Dorothy and Vi, Matie Buckley, Mrs. Graham, Charlie, Allie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Jack all came to say good-bye. Dorothy walked down town in the afternoon &amp; her temperature went up to 99.1 but was down to 98 again at bedtime.</p> <p>July 19th. Thursday</p> <p>Charles, Dorothy and I left on the early train for Toronto. Mrs. Green came along to help us get off. Charlie drove us to the station and Frances cames with us to Toronto. Dick and Campbell met us. Shopping in the afternoon. Dorothy got a woollen cape, white flannel suit, hat, and I got a pair of shoes &amp; golf socks. Berenice Clapp came up to see Dorothy in the evening. Charles &amp; Dick went out to see Dick's new property.</p> <p>July 20th. Friday</p> <p>Douglas Nickle had breakfast with us and came to the station to see us off to Muskoka. Dinner on train, arrived at Lake Joseph Wharf about 2 o'clock. Clare</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Jack met us there. Got on board the 'Ahmac' and came on to Port Sandfield where Nell and Doug met us with the new disappearing propeller boat and brought us on to Ivandell. Beautifully situated and very comfortable. After dinner Nell, Doug, Frances and I went for a run to Port Sandfield for the Mail and a spin into Lake Joseph. Dorothy being tired went to bed early.</p> <p>July 21st. Saturday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Wonderful view down the Lake. Getting unpacked. Wrote a letter to Mother. Was down to Pt. Sandfield in the boat and out for a sail later. Dorothy slipped and sprained her ankle. Went down to the sand beach in the afternoon and through the little cottage there which Dick is thinking of renting.</p> <p>July 22nd. Sunday</p> <p>Charles, Jack, Clare, Frances and Doug went to Church at the Elgin House while Dorothy,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sophia, Margaret and I stayed at home. In the afternoon we went out for a sail. Then Dr. Wesley (of Toronto) came over to give Dorothy her innoculation and bandaged up her foot. (sprained the tendons and must wear a support all summer). Spent evening quickly reading and finished "The Charing Cross Mystery" by J.S. Fletcher. Charles, Jack, Nell, Doug and Frances went for a walk in the afternoon up the "Mountain". I went a very short distance up the path in the wood. Cooler at night.</p> <p>July 23rd Monday.</p> <p>Lovely day. Cooler. We went to Port Sandfield in the Morning to buy provisions of the supply boat, came home, had lunch and all went to Port Carling in the afternoon. Did some shopping (I waited in the ice cream parlour) had ice cream, came home and I wrote letters to Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Beattie and cards to Mrs. McGregor and Mrs. Ryan. Clare, Doug, Frances &amp; Margaret</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>went for a Swim and Charles and Jack loafed While Dorothy played solitaire and Nell did some sewing. In the evening we had two tables of Street. July 24th Tuesday Rained all day. sat by fire Dorothy, Frances &amp; I playing together and Doug, Charles and Nell. I never laughed so much. Frances ended with 31 matches borrowed. She was a real sport and stated once "Everybody else is horrid so I'm going to be horrid too " (holding back cards) Nell &amp; Doug caught a bass in the cut.</p> <p>July 24th. Tuesday</p> <p>Rained all day. Sat before fire, Dorothy, Charles, Jack and I played bridge. Jack &amp; Charles very funny as they learned the game. Wrote to Lenore Carter, Dick and Mrs. Graham. Clare, Jack, Charles &amp; the children walked to Pt. Sandfield for the Mail. Boat self starter broken. Nell and Doug were to Sandfield &amp; Elgin House with laundry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>In the evening Clare, Frances, Doug &amp; Nell played Rummey. Dorothy disturbed the night with her terrors regarding a Mouse she heard.</p> <p>July 25th. Wednesday</p> <p>Cool. Rheumatism bad. Had lunch on the rocks in front of the house. Charles, Jack and Clare went to Country Club &amp; played 18 holes of golf. When they returned the party - me went over to Dr. Wesley's for Dorothy's innoculation. In the evening Jack, Charles, Dorothy and I played 500 and Clare, Frances &amp; Doug played Street. I finished "The Wrong Mr. Wright" by Berta Ruck. Studied a little.</p> <p>July 26th. Thursday.</p> <p>Warmer. sat outside until 2.30 having lunch on rocks. Studied a little. Party went to Sandfield in Morning for supplies (supply boat) Charles &amp; Jack went to play golf in the afternoon &amp; Clare</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy, Doug &amp; Frances to the Elgin House to call on Mrs. Hartmarn. Nell washed her hair. I studied a little. After tea played five hundred with Dorothy against Clare and Nell.</p> <p>July 27th. Friday.</p> <p>Showery. Jack, Charles, Nell, Doug &amp; Frances went to Port Carling. Dorothy cross because could not go for fear of rain. She and Clare walked over to Sandfield for the Mail and they went for them with the boat when they got home from Carling. I studied a little and wrote to Mother. After dinner played five hundred with Jack against Charles and Nell. Finished "Pagan Lives" by John Murray Gibbon.</p> <p>July 28th. Saturday</p> <p>Clare, Dorothy, Doug &amp; Frances went over to Country Club to take the Men to play golf and in the afternoon Dorothy, Nell, Doug &amp; Frances went to Port Sandfield for Mail &amp; to Elgin House for laundry. I studied a little and Clare had a bath. Played</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>500 for awhile in the evening. Dorothy and I against Charles &amp; Nell and then I had a bath. Wrote to Allie.</p> <p>July 29th. Sunday.</p> <p>Warm. Charles, Jack, Clare, Dorothy, Doug and Frances went to church at the Elgin House and at 1 o'clock we went over to the Elgin House so Dorothy could phone to the Royal Muskoka to Keith Robinson. In the afternoon (phone did not get through) we started for the Royal Muskoka but found we had no gas so rowed home from opposite Port Sandfield. At 5 o'clock Charles, Doug, Frances and Clare went over to Dr. Wesley's with Dorothy for her innoculation, got gas there to come home. Quiet evening reading.</p> <p>July 30th. Monday</p> <p>Very hot. The family, Minus myself, went to Pt. Sandfield to buy supplies. Then we all went to Royal Muskoka and after some difficulty located Keith Robinson</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Longest walk I have had for over a year from the boat house to hotel. We all had ice cream downstairs in hotel. Got home shortly after 4 (1 hour's run) and the rest all went to swim at the Sand beach and I stayed home and finished "The Woman of the Horizon" by Gilbert Frankan. Clare &amp; I played Five hundred at night against Nell and Charles. Dorothy went to bed early. Dorothy went in for her first dip as she must not swim.</p> <p>July 31st. Tuesday</p> <p>Very hot. Nell, Doug, Dorothy Charles &amp; Jack went over to Country Club. The two men stayed to play golf and the Men brought Keith Robinson back to spend the day. I read "Exterior to the Evidence" by J.S. Fletcher. In the afternoon went to sand beach in the boat - all the rest went in for a swim. Dorothy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>having her dip. Wrote to Charlie, Isabel and Mrs. Ryan. Charles, Jack &amp; Dorothy left at 6.30 to take Mr. Robinson back to the Royal Muskoka and Clare, Nell, Doug and Frances went for the Mail in the 'row boat'. Played five hundred, Clare and I against Nell and Charles.</p> <p>Aug. 1st. Wednesday</p> <p>Awfully hot day. In the afternoon Jack, Charles and I went out in the "put-put" and sailed around Lake Joseph. Landed at Port Sandfield and had cherry sundaes on the dock, then had another little run and waited for the Mail. Dorothy, Clare, Nell, Doug &amp; Frances came over in the row boat. We all had ice cream cones and we towed them home. Dorothy and rest went for Mail at night. We played five hundred. Nell and Charles against Clare and me. Wrote to Miss McEachran, Mother and Mr. Caldwell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 2nd. Thursday</p> <p>Rained in the Morning and shower in the afternoon. Cooler afterwards. All the rest went to the supply boat in the Morning and Dorothy and Nell &amp; Doug went to the Elgin House in the afternoon so Dorothy could phone Keith Robinson. He is leaving to-day or to-morrow so will not be down again. Charles and Jack went to Port Carling to get a haircut and have the engine overhauled. Dorothy and Clare walked over to Sandfield for Mail. Dorothy had a little temperature so lay down Most of the afternoon. telephone for Nell that Dick and Bessie coming on Saturday to take possession of Beach Cottage. She and Clare rowed down to look it over. Played five hundred at night. Clare and I against Charles and Nell. Wrote to Mrs. Caldwell who is ill. Dr. Mair thinks gall stones.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 3rd. Friday.</p> <p>Clare, Nell, Doug, Dorothy, Frances and I went to Port Carling in the Morning to get supplies for Nell's Cottage taking Jack and Charles over to the Country Club and leaving them there to play golf. I sat in the drug store while they shopped. Got a flash light for Dorothy and string of beads for myself. Could not get boat started so were at dock a long time. Got a man from the boat-works to come down and start it. Rained a little on the way home. Dorothy lay in the sun and in the hammock and wrote 3 poems while we were gone "Visionary" "The song and Meditative. Finished reading "The Borough Treasurer" by J.S. Fletcher. The household went down to clean Nell's Cottage &amp; Dorothy to lie in the Sand and I kept house. When Jack &amp; Charles got back they went down, too. Played five hundred - Clare and I against Dorothy and Charles.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 4th. Saturday</p> <p>Weather looked rather uncertain in the Morning but cleared up &amp; was very hot. Nell, Doug, Charles, Dorothy, Frances and I went to Pt. Sandfield (Clare &amp; Jack to Sandfield, too) and after visiting 1½ hours the Sagamoo appeared and we went aboard. Nell &amp; Doug transferred to the Ahmic at the Elgin House. We went on to Natural Park. Beautiful scenery, lovely breeze. We had dinner on board. Frances &amp; Charles Climbed the Mountain at the Park &amp; viewed the scenery. Dorothy and I, being invalids, stayed on board. Then on we went to Lake Joseph to meet Dick, Nell &amp; Doug &amp; Bessie who came back with us on the Sag. Miss Dugit, her Mother, sister and brother-in-law were on board, going to Elgin House. The whole family dined there and then the Lillicos &amp; Bessie took possession of Beach House. After tea Doug and Dick went fishing in the row boat. The rest of us went to Pt. Sandfield for the Mail. Great crowd of people</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>some funny Natives among the rest. I visited the tuck shop and walked up the dock to the post office. Jack caught a perch off the end of the dock and as we were coming home we left it at the Beach House. Doug much disgusted because he caught nine said "Daddy wouldn't wait long enough. Charles and Jack knocked down the wasp nest (in the ice house) and fled to safety in the kitchen.</p> <p>Aug. 5th. Sunday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Jack, Clare, Charles, Dorothy, Frances, Sophia, Margaret and I all went to church at the Elgin House. The first time I have been at church since I went in Mount Clemens last year. Sat outside in a rocking chair and did not hear much of the sermon which was no good. After church Dorothy discovered Marjorie Henderson and her sister had arrived at the Elgin House yesterday and are to be there a month. I went in to see the hotel and we met Miss Dugit in the rotunda. Wrote some</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>post cards. Had a little run on the water later in the day.</p> <p>Aug. 6th. Monday.</p> <p>Went with the family to the supply boat in the Morning. Everybody helps themselves. They have great faith in the honesty of the public. Waited for the Mail. In the afternoon Nell and Dick borrowed the "putt putt" to go to Port Carling to rent one for themselves. They left Dorothy at Elgin House to visit Marjorie Henderson and Charles and Jack at the Club to play golf. Clare and I stayed home and I finished "The Middle Temple Murder" by J.S. Fletcher. Wrote to Charlie and Mr. Caldwell and started another little play for Ferna. "Out Door Secrets." Dorothy and Marjorie went to the Regatta at the Country Club with Mr. Love Jr. (son of proprietor of Elgin House) in his fast launch Mary Louise. She saw Homer Taylor and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Bessie McKendrick there. Rained. The Men called at Elgin House for Dorothy but did not find her. Went back later but in the meantime Dorothy had returned (got off at Sandfield &amp; walked home.) Men went for Mail in the evening.</p> <p>Aug. 7th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Went for a Sail around Lake Joseph in the Morning and waited for the Mail. Read "The Prince of Sinners" by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Lazed in the Afternoon. (Called at Beach House in the Morning to say good bye to Dick.) Dorothy and Clare walked to Sandfield for the Mail. The Men played golf. Went for Mail at night and a Sail on Lake Rosseau. Rained in evening.</p> <p>Aug. 8th. Wednesday</p> <p>Cool. Fire in fireplace. Went over to Elgin House with the laundry and got the Mail, called at Beach House on the way back. Men took Nell's trunk and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>other baggage down in the boat. Clare &amp; Dorothy walked to Sandfield for the Mail in the Afternoon and the Men went to play golf. In the evening we went over for the Mail and Jack tried fishing without result. In the evening played five hundred - Jack and I against Dorothy and Charles. Wrote a little of the new play "The Secrets of the Out of Doors."</p> <p>Aug. 9th. Thursday</p> <p>Supply boat day. We all went over and Charles (chief engineer &amp; pilot) took Dorothy and I to Elgin House where we picked up Miss Henderson and Marjorie to spend the day with us. Shopped at Sandfield &amp; picked up supplies &amp; Clare &amp; Jack. Bought the girls home &amp; then Clare, Jack, Charles and I went for the Mail. Visited until after lunch. Then Jack, Charles, Dorothy &amp; the 2 visitors went for a run in the boat. Nell got a "putt-putt" this afternoon and they tried it out. (Is to have a new one to-morrow, this being a substitute until the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>other is ready. I went for a run with Nell, Doug and Frances in the new boat &amp; when I got back the rest had taken the visitors back to Elgin House. I sat on the verandah and watched the sunset until it was dark. When everybody home Jack and I played five hundred against Dorothy and Charles.</p> <p>Aug. 10th. Friday</p> <p>This morning the men went to play golf. Clare and Dorothy walked over for the Mail. Clare, Jack, Charles and I went to the Memorial Service for President Harding (who died in San Francisco Aug. 2nd) held in Elgin House Chapel. Dr. Church decorated prettily with purple and white flowers, Union Jacks and stars and stripes. Dr. Hyndman of Phil. led in prayer. Mr. Oster of Phil. (in charge of Service) Mr. Rev. Mr. Woodroffe of Detroit read the lesson. Dr. Brickerton and another Clergyman (Looked like Taft.) gave addresses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Dr. Tovell of Toronto pronounce the benediction. Very nice service. Met Marjorie &amp; Lillias Henderson and had a little visit with them. Wrote to Mother and to Aunt Carrie. Went over to the Mail in the evening and got a huge box of flowers from Mrs. Beattie. Helped Margaret &amp; Sophia arrange them in the Kitchen and then told their fortunes and Dorothy's with the New "Revelation" cards.</p> <p>Aug. 11th. Saturday</p> <p>Very hot day. Dick and Miss Gorril and arrived last night so Frances is back sleeping at our house. The 2 boats went exploring this morning. Went into Joseph River at Lake Rosseau end and out at Lake Joseph end and home by Elgin House and Pt. Sandfield. Gone over 2 hours and went 15 or 16 Miles. In the afternoon went over for the Mail. Charles stayed at home to read. Wrote to Mrs. Beattie to thank her for flowers and to Marjorie Finlayson (McDonald) to congratulate her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>on the arrival of an 11 lb. boy on Aug. 9th. Also went over for the Mail at night. Charles and Jack destroyed a wasp's nest (the 2nd) on balcony at door of Margaret &amp; Sophia's room. Too hot for anything Finished "The Mine with the Iron Door" by Harold Bell Wright.</p> <p>Aug. 12th. Sunday</p> <p>Cool breeze this Morning. Fog on lake in early Morning. Went to church at Elgin House Chapel before which we had an early call from Nell, Doug and Miss Gorril, who came up last night with Dick. Dr. Brickerton of Philadelphia took the service, his text being, "Jesus Christ, the same, yesterday, to-day and forever." Had a little visit with Miss Henderson and Marjorie and met Mr. and Mrs. Jameison (nee Mary Duff) of Toronto who arrived at the Elgin House last night. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan and Lenore Carter. Clare Jack &amp; Charles went for a walk in the evening. Quite cool with strong breeze in the evening. Re-read "The Great Impersonator {Impersonation} by E. Phillips Oppenheim.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 13th Monday</p> <p>Quite cool and breezy. Went to supply boat in the morning and Charles, Jack, Dorothy and I went on to Elgin House for laundry. Charles telephoned his cousin at Gravenhurst. Jack and I stayed down at the dock and Mrs. Jameison came down &amp; visited with us. Dorothy came back from Pt. Sandfield in Nell's boat &amp; spent afternoon down there. Jack &amp; Charles took Clare and I over for the Mail and then went to play golf and Nell, Doug, Dick, Frances, Dorothy and Miss Gorril brought us back in their boat. Dorothy going on to their camp. I wrote to Ferna and Mr. Caldwell &amp; Clare walked to Sandfield for the 3 o'clock Mail. In the evening we went for a run around the shore of Bay (Pt Sandfield to Elgin House) crossed over and sailed Pinelands Bay and got Mail on the way home. Played 500 in the evening - Jack &amp; I against Dorothy &amp; Charles. Nell &amp; Doug took Dick &amp; Miss Gorril to Port Carling to catch his boat back to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 14th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Real raining day. Pouring. Had a fine fire in the fireplace. Jack and Charles read. Nell, Doug &amp; Frances came up after lunch &amp; we played bridge. Nell, Clare, Dorothy and I. Jack, Clare &amp; Charles went for the Mail &amp; got soaking wet. In the evening we all went out to Pt. Sandfield for the Mail. I changed to Nell's boat at the dock and we went for a run around the lake, The rest went in Jack's boat. When we returned (cleared up beautifully) we again practised bridge and Nell, Doug, Frances &amp; Bessie went home late in then back. I wrote to Mrs. Graham &amp; Miss Small.</p> <p>Aug. 15th. Wednesday.</p> <p>Dorothy and her dad got up at 6.30 to go to Gravenhurst. (Cool Morning but warmed up somewhat later although cool all day out of the sun). They walked to Pt. Sandfield but found the bridge had blown open so came back and took Nell's putt putt (Good thing Charles has learned to run it.)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jack, Doug, Clare &amp; Nell went off in Nell's boat to fish (after Nell &amp; the children paid us a morning call) Frances stayed with me and went for the Mail. Then Clare and Nell came back for me and we went after Jack &amp; Doug who were left fishing on the remnants of an old punt. We sailed around, came home, had lunch and went to the Elgin House in search of Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jameison but failed to locate them so went towards Pt. Carling &amp; met the Oriole returning with them &amp; got Dorothy and her dad at the dock. They reported a nice visit in Gravenhurst. Nell, Doug &amp; Frances spent part of the evening with us.</p> <p>Aug. 16th. Thursday</p> <p>still cool. Went to supply boat in the Morning &amp; then the men went to play golf. Wrote part of play "Out-Door Secrets" and wrote to Allie, enclosing resolution re her coming up with Charlie, and to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. R. T. Kidd wishing her joy. After lunch we all went in Nell's boat (Men had ours) to Elgin House for Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jameison &amp; took them for a ride up Joseph River, called at Wodington {Woodington} so Mrs. Jamesion might see a friend, and came home via Country Club &amp; found Men had got home first. Dorothy did not go on the trip but went for the Mail with Frances who also stayed at home. Two girls from Elgin House found they could not manage their canoe (lake quite choppy &amp; windy) &amp; borrowed our row boat to row over to the dump to walk to Port Carling. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jameison spent the rest of the day here &amp; after dinner Jack, Clare and I went to Elgin House &amp; Dorothy, Nell, Doug &amp; Frances &amp; Charles went in the other boat to Sandfield for the Mail. Folks from Beach House spent the evening with us. Finished "The Murder on the Links" by Agatha Christie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 17th. Friday</p> <p>Nice day but still rather cool. Charles &amp; Jack took Dorothy over to Elgin House to spend the day with Marjorie Henderson. I wrote to Dr. Rannie (report re Dorothy) Mother, Miss Smart, And Cards to Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Leslie, Mrs. Green and Mrs. McGregor. Charles &amp; Jack went to play golf and played 27 holes. And when they returned they went over for Dorothy. Clare, Nell, Frances, Doug, Margaret, Sophia, Bessie and I went to Port Carling. I got weighed, have lost 2½ lbs. since I came to Muskoka - weigh 126 lbs. in my heavy dress. In the evening went over for Mail &amp; afterwards came up and took Nell's pies and cakes down (Baked here because Nell's over will not bake. Frances Sleeping Here. Dick &amp; Mrs. Jennings &amp; Bob arrived at their house at 11 p.m. for weekend.</p> <p>Aug. 18th. Saturday</p> <p>Went over in the Morning to meet the Sagamo in which Adelaide and her sister were coming. Then, after getting the Mail, went over to Elgin House to see Adelaide. Madeline, ill. fainted when she arrived</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>so did not see her. Went back in the afternoon. Madeline still in bed. Adelaide went for a boat ride with Clare, Frances and Jack while Dorothy, Charles and I stayed at Elgin House. Nell, Dick, Mrs. Jennings, Bob (visiting them) and Doug came to boat in the Morning and went to Port Carling in the Afternoon. It started to rain while Adelaide and the rest out in the boat and they went to cottage &amp; brought umbrellas &amp; wraps. Waiting for Marjorie Henderson to sing. Saw Mr. &amp; Mrs Jameison, Miss Dugit &amp; Mrs. Dugit &amp; Met Dr. Jeffreys of Toronto (organist) and Dr. &amp; Miss Bickerton. Failed to make connections with Marjorie and came home in the pouring rain. Very wet night. Played 500. Clare &amp; I against Charles &amp; Dorothy.</p> <p>Aug. 19th. Sunday</p> <p>Very cool &amp; windy &amp; Slippy so Charles would not let Dorothy &amp; me go to church. Wanted to hear Marjorie Henderson sing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Frances did not go either. Dorothy started her packing &amp; then went down to Nell's cottage to get a book. I finished "The Alaskan" by James Oliver Curwood. Clare, Jack &amp; Charles went to church. In the afternoon Charles and I walked down to Nell's cottage (real walk for me) and stayed for an hour or so. When we came back Clare &amp; Jack had brought Adelaide &amp; Madeline over for the afternoon and dinner. Charles, Jack, Clare and I took them back to Elgin House. After dinner - Beautiful Moonlight sail. Thunder storm Saturday night. Wawa Hotel struck by lightning, burned down with some loss of life. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan</p> <p>Aug. 20th. Monday.</p> <p>Cool &amp; windy. Went to Sandfield in the Morning &amp; left Clare &amp; Frances at the supply boat while Dorothy, Jack, Charles and I went on to hear Marjorie Henderson sing at Elgin House. She gave us quite a concert and sang beautifully. Then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Clare, Dorothy &amp; Frances walked over for the Mail. While Charles, Jack and Bob Jennings went to the Country Club to play golf. (Saw Madeline for a few minutes at Elgin House, Adelaide playing golf.) Wrote part of my play "The Secrets of the Out of Doors." Dorothy and Clare took time exposure snaps of the inside of the cottage &amp; some out-door snaps. About 6 p.m. we went over to Elgin House to see about getting the "Viola" for a trip to-morrow. After dinner Charles, Dorothy and I went to Dr. Wesley's to pay him. Wire from Charlie in the Morning saying "Hang out the White flag, Monday." They arrived about 7.30, Charlie, Allie, Jack, Mother and of course Duncan. Mother went down to Nell's, and as we had no place for him to sleep, Duncan went down to bunk with Bob Jennings. He and his Mother are to leave to-morrow. Nell,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Doug, Mrs. Jennings &amp; Bob took Dick to Port Carling to catch his boat. They were all up here to get Mother after dinner.</p> <p>Aug. 21st Tuesday</p> <p>Poured rain all night and all day, a regular deluge. Charlie had a very bad toothache and was miserable all day. Nothing to do. Charlie &amp; I played 500 against Allie and Nell and Duncan, Charles, Dorothy and Jack played. After dinner it cleared up a little and Charlie, Allie, Jack and Clare went down to Nell's house. Nell &amp; Doug brought Mother up for part of the day &amp; then came back for her. Perfectly impossible weather. Another heavy shower during the evening. Dorothy packed. Trip on Viola postponed on account of rain.</p> <p>Aug. 22nd. Wednesday</p> <p>Cold. Dorothy got away. They took her baggage over in the Ford. Charles &amp; Dorothy went on the Ahmic to Lake Joseph and Charlie, Allie, Jack, Duncan &amp; little Jack took the Sagamo trip &amp; Charles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>joined them for the trip home. Nell brought Mother up here to the fire &amp; she had lunch with Clare and me. After lunch Nell, Clare, Doug, Frances and I went over to Elgin House to leave a note for Capt Wallace re a trip to-morrow. We met the Sag at Sandfield and brought Allie, Charlie and little Jack home. They left me at Ivandell and went to Port Carling in Nell's boat. (Had to tow a row boat over to the dump where 4 silly people who started out with oars that were no good.) we were ready to start for Elgin House.) Charles, Jack &amp; Duncan taking the other to go to play golf. I tidied up the desk and the desk drawer. Charlie and I played 500 against Allie and Charles. Trip on Viola not possible to-day as Charles had to take Dorothy to Lake Joe.</p> <p>Aug. 23d. Thursday</p> <p>Supply boat in the Morning. Then Charles, Charlie, Allie, Jack, Nell, Doug, Frances, Clare &amp; little Jack climbed the Mountain &amp; afterwards went to Elgin House to see Adelaide. I wrote 2 letters to Mrs. Beattie and to Mr. Caldwell &amp; Mrs. M.A.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>In the afternoon, we went for the mail on our boat, Clare, Allie, Charlie, Jack and I, And Charles and Duncan rowed over to the dump to play golf. Then we met Nell's boat &amp; Clare &amp; Allie got into it while we got Mother in ours. (Frances &amp; Little Jack with Nell) and we went up Joseph River. Charlie fished &amp; caught a fair sized black bass. In the evening Jack and Charlie played five hundred against Allie &amp; Charles. I read.</p> <p>Aug. 24th. Friday</p> <p>The trip in the Viola postponed yesterday because Capt. Wallace stupidly let Elgin House guests sign up must be off again as it is pouring rain. Cleared up about 1 p.m. &amp; Capt. Wallace came along with the Viola. party: - Clare, Jack, Charlie, Allie, Mother, Nell, Doug, Little Jack, Duncan &amp; Frances, from here and at Elgin House we picked up Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jameison, Marjorie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Miss Henderson, Miss Bickerton, Adelaide and Madeline, and with Charles and Myself had a party of 19. It was fine when we started but rained hard two or three times when we were out. The scenery was beautiful but we had to put up (or put down) the curtain and so did not see very much of it. We went up to the head of Lake Rosseau making stops, where part of party landed at Rosseau and the Royal Muskoka. Rained all the rest of the day. Mother and Frances were here for dinner &amp; Nell and Doug came up in the boat for Mother later. (Frances to sleep on Dorothy's cot to-night as they are to leave at 7.30 in the morning. Charles went down in the rain to Nell's cottage only to find Nell had left for here. Jack &amp; Charlie played 500 against Allie &amp; Charles. Finished reading "Trodden Gold" by Howard Vincent O'Brien. Wrote a letter to Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 25th. Saturday</p> <p>Fair this morning &amp; not very cold. It was 8.30 before breakfast was over and then the car (wet batteries) would not start. Got away but came back twice to heat up the batteries so it was 11 a.m. before they got away. I walked up to the road once to see cause of delay. Nell, Doug &amp; Mother called in the Morning and Charles went down to their cottage to put in ice to find Nobody up as Peter (the Persian cat) was sick in the night. Whisky administered according to Dr. Lee's advice worked a gradual cure. Charles and I went down to Nell's about 4.30 (Mother, who came up a second time with Nell walked down with Charles &amp; I went in the boat with Nell &amp; Doug.) And played 500 until dinner time when we had dinner and Dick &amp; Doug brought me back in the boat by Moonlight. Jack, Clare, Charles &amp; I talked until after 11 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 26th. Sunday.</p> <p>Nice day at last. Clare, Jack, Charles and I went to church. (Nell, Dick and Doug went in their boat.) Dr. Bickerton preached a very fine sermon - text "and underneath are the everlasting arms." Marjorie Henderson took a snap of us after the service. Saw Mr. &amp; Mrs. Jameison, Miss Henderson &amp; Marjorie, Miss Bickerton, Adelaide, Madeline &amp; her husband (Mr. Tillotson) Who arrived last night. After lunch we went to Elgin House and got Adelaide (Madeline and her husband away for a picnic in their canoe) and had 1½ hrs run on the lake and then called at Nell's and spent an hour there leaving Adelaide. (Nell took her home) After dinner had a call from Nell, Mother, Dick &amp; Doug and then Clare, Jack, Charles and I went to church again. Dr. Hyndman of Philadelphia preached. Rather poor preacher. Marjorie Henderson sang "I have to Tell the Story."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. 27th Monday.</p> <p>Nice day. Washed my hair &amp; mended the bedding bag. Clare walked to supply boat &amp; the men brought her back in our boat. They packed the Oliphant bedding packages, cots, dishes etc. and Clare sewed up the packages. I did some of our own packing. Adelaide, Madeline and Mr. Tillotson called in their canoe just as Nell, Dick, Doug and I started for Port Carling. Had a good run down. Got weighed - lost another pound. Went over to the locks where boats were locking through. Medora, Islander, Sagamo. Marjorie Henderson, Mr. Donohue and Miss Crawford having paddled and rowed over to the dump and walked to Carling came home with us. We left them at the dump. Charles and Jack played Golf. Charles' best Score - 103. Spent the evening quietly and went to bed early. Raining at bed time.</p> <p>Aug. 28th. Tuesday</p> <p>Rained all night and all Morning. Packed Clare Jack &amp; Charles took the bedding parcel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to Sandfield &amp; Shipped it. Mother came up for awhile in the Morning. Wrote to Dorothy. Charlie and Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. Ryan. Men went to play golf in the afternoon &amp; Clare went for the Mail. Literally poured rivers of water after Clare got back - thunder &amp; lightning, too. Men only played 9 holes. Finished "Tales of adventure &amp; medicine {medical life}" by Conan Doyle and read "The Damsel &amp; the Sage" by Elinor Glyn. Played 500 at night, Jack and I against Clare &amp; Charles.</p> <p>Aug. 29th. Wednesday</p> <p>Packed the trunks this Morning. Nice day but cool. Helping straighten up house. Clare, Jack &amp; Charlie went over with their baggage &amp; on to Elgin House to say good-bye to Adelaide. We went over to say good-bye to Clare &amp; Jack at the Sagamore. Nell &amp; Doug there, too. Went for little run with Charles afterwards &amp; Nell took Margaret &amp; Sophia &amp; Bessie for a run. After dinner Charles &amp; I went to Sandfield</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for Mail &amp; the two boats took a last sail. 2 calls from Nell &amp; Doug. Solitaire in the evening &amp; Charles waited for bedtime.</p> <p>Aug. 30th. Thursday</p> <p>Nice day. Up early packing. Charles went down for Mother with the boat (after fixing up boat to be left &amp; packing etc.) but it would not work so they walked up to Ivandell at 8 a.m. Campbell came along in the car for Nell and Doug and Charles went with him to show him the way to Beach House. Looked up and got Away in the Viola at 11.a.m. Party - Charles, Mother, Bessie, Sophia, Margaret &amp; myself. Ate the lunch on the Viola and reached St. Joseph station (Capt. Wallace took us to station via Joseph River. Beautiful sunshiny day - beautiful sail.) Here we had to wait until 1.45 when we boarded the train for Toronto. Had dinner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>on train. Dick met us at the station. Awful exhibition crowd. Nell and Doug had just arrived before we did. Bad roads. Jack Adolph called in the evening and gave Charles an account of his family troubles.</p> <p>Aug. 31st. Friday</p> <p>Charles went to the Exhibition at 9. a.m. Nell, Mother, Doug and I had a drive out to Sunnyside after lunch and then went home &amp; I went out with Campbell to get Mr. Mickle at 5 p.m. at Main gate of Ex. I stayed in car which was parked on Temple ave. Cars parked all over. In the evening Dick, Charles, Doug, Mother and I went to the Royal Alexandra to see "Shuffle along." (Nell was to go. Mother said she would not go but changed her mind and we could not get another ticket) got home about a quarter to twelve.</p> <p>Sept. 1st. Saturday</p> <p>Went to Dr. Corrigan's in the morning. Went down with Dick &amp; Charles, Nell</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Campbell called for us. We went to Ryrie's and bought wedding presents for Harry Krug &amp; Ethel Reid (both to be married on Sept. 6th) Went to Loundes where Charles ordered a winter suit. In the afternoon Charles went out with Dick &amp; Doug to see some property. Read "The Copper Box" by J.S. Fletcher and wrote a letter to Dorothy. Got to the station in good time but rain was not ready until away after train time so stood on platform a long time. Found our seats had been re-sold but got others. Dr. McTavish and Dr. Veitch on the chair car. Had supper. Party: - Mother, Charles and I. At Palmerston, changed to other car. Met Mr. McDonald, Will McDonald, Ted Dash, Jack Frist Jr., Margaret &amp; Sophia. Mr. Caldwell met us at the Station and brought us home. Mother stayed here. Unpacked a little and went to bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. 2nd Sunday</p> <p>Lovely day. Did my unpacking and got everything put away. Charles went to church, Mother did not. Walked around the garden. All in nice shape. After tea Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Halliday came over and returned afterwards and took me down to church in the car. Mother went to church with Charles. Raining a little when we came out, rained quite hard later. 1st time I have been in our church for over a year. Wrote letters to Clare, Nell, Dorothy and Britnell's (about Stanley Weyman books for Dick.)</p> <p>Sept. 3rd. Monday</p> <p>Labour Day holiday. Charles went down town twice to post my letters etc. Took a short letter to Ryries (re wedding gifts) for Charles &amp; typed it (first typing &amp; short hand in ages.) Vi Mair and Mrs. Graham called in the afternoon. Charles &amp; Eric played Mr. Graham &amp; Mr. Caldwell a game of tennis (Mr. Caldwell</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>was here in the morning to see Charles and Mother went home about half past ten. After tennis game I went down to see Ted Graham and Charles called for me. Ethel Reid and Mr. McCarthy called at Manse to get idea of service for to-morrow. Mrs. Caldwell and Baby Mildred Elizabeth (Constance) called in afternoon.</p> <p>Sept. 4th. Tuesday</p> <p>School starts to-day. Charles went to High School - teachers - Messrs Wilson, Russell, Tapp, Ward &amp; Miss Hicks. I went to see Mrs. Beattie in the Morning &amp; she came back with me; Charlie &amp; Duncan were up after dinner to bring some of our things they had brought from Muskoka and to get Mother's baggage. Studied awhile. Feeling pretty stiff &amp; sore hand. Went down to the Manse to meet Charles at tea time. In the evening Charles went to the church to a presentation &amp; farewell to Gertie Cass before she returns to Korea. I wrote a yell for {Veslar?} School and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>several ads for Quality Ink.</p> <p>Sept. 5th. Wednesday</p> <p>Nice day. Walked around the garden in the Morning and had a chat at back fence with Mr. Lipsett. A little after 12 a.m. Dorothy Engel brought Mrs. Wood (Ella Hahn) and Dr. Gould (Maggie Gould) to call on me for a few minutes. (I have not seen Maggie for years.) At dinner Charles got a telephone message asking him to go to Hanover and left about 3 o'clock. I finished reading "The Seigneurs of Old Canada, " by William Bennett Munro. Wrote to Dorothy. Isabel called and I walked down as far as Caldwell's when she left and went in to see Mrs. Caldwell &amp; the baby. Duncan arrived with his infernal radio and began setting it up. Charles went down town after tea and Duncan arrived as usual. He could not get the radio going so Charles and he played chess.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. 6th Thursday.</p> <p>Very hot. Feeling very sore and achy. Duncan was here in the afternoon with his re-charged battery. Studied in the Morning and learnt a recitation and wrote to Clare and Dorothy after dinner. Had a little walk up and down the walk and around the garden. Read " Legends of Vancouver" by E. Pauline Johnson. Duncan here in the evening and a radio spoiled by static he and Charles played Chess.</p> <p>Sept. 7th. Friday.</p> <p>Rather cool and dark. Studied. Read some books in preparation for another out doors play. Duncan here in the evening. He and Charles "listening in." I wrote to Britnell's ordering some books for Dick and letters to Aunt Maggie and Beulah Kidd (sympathy for her Mother's death.) Rained in the afternoon. Feeling a bit discouraged as pains "quite frequent &amp; free" again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duncan here in the evening. Radio and game of chess. Charlie here a minute at noon.</p> <p>Sept. 8th. Saturday.</p> <p>Wet day. Showery all day - pelting showers. Duncan came in the morning and took his radio away for repairs. In the afternoon Mrs. M.A. Halliday called and stayed for an hour or more. Poured all evening. Studied a little. Fire in the fireplace.</p> <p>Sept, 9th. Sunday.</p> <p>Nasty cold day. Showery in the Morning. Fire in the furnace to dry out the house. At 1 a.m. this morning Charlie and Mr. Davey roused us out of bed. Had caught the boys who robbed Mr. Davey's store. Were here for nearly 2 hours. Was after 4 a.m. before I got to sleep. Mother here after Church. Finished reading "The Lucky Number" by Ian Hay. Walked 50 times the length of the drawing room rug and had a walk around the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>garden in the afternoon. We had a fire in the fireplace in the evening. Charlie and Allie were here. (Charlie called for Mother in the afternoon and Jack came in for a few minutes.</p> <p>Sept. 10th. Monday.</p> <p>Cool but sunshiny. Made the beds. Wrote to Dorothy. Studied a little. Duncan &amp; Jack were here in the Morning with the radio. I went over to Mrs. M. A.'s in the afternoon for a walk and found she was in Owen Sound. Rested on the verandah and looked through "The Ladies Home Journal" called at Manse lawn to see Ted (sitting in the sun) for a few minutes. Pearl Buckley and Mrs. Stewart called. Judge Greig was here for tea. Charles walked down to the hotel with him shortly after 8. I listened to the radio. Heard Jewish New Year's service (Temple in Albany) from W.G.Y.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Gor snatches from New York, Pittsburgh Stock Exchange, Zion, Ill (Holy City, Crossing the Bar,) Omaha, Cincinnati, and some other stations. Mrs. Ferguson called after the late train (just got home from Toronto) to see Charles on business.</p> <p>Sept. 11th. Tuesday</p> <p>Grey, cool day. Charles left for Tara court at 8 a.m. Did some mending. Studied a little. Rained all afternoon and evening. Charles got home about 4 p.m. Willard Boos came to see him in the evening re theft at Davey's. (Guilty boys, Lyle Jackson, Young Connelly &amp; Boos.) Duncan came for his radio and took it down to the Manse for Ted's entertainment.</p> <p>Sept. 12th. Wednesday</p> <p>Charles went to court at Hanover this Morning. Bright day but still cool. Charles got home at noon. Sat on Verandah this Morning. Studied a little. After dinner walked over to Mrs. M.A.'s but found her out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>on the way went in to see Ted. While there Rhena Schultz &amp; Mr. Bluben came to be Married. Came home around by Mary Street and in by the back gate.</p> <p>Sept. 13th. Thursday.</p> <p>Very nasty day. Showers and snow flurry. Very cold. Could not go out all day. Exercise 60 times up drawing room rug. Wrote addresses : - Choir to Mrs. Crow. High school Boys to Archie Crow. Also wrote letters to Clare and Dorothy. Barrie Davey called at noon to ask me to write the address to Archie and Edgar Called for it after tea. Duncan brought his radio back again. He and his uncle Charlie listening to play. Trial of Lyle Jackson, Willard Boos, and Connolly this afternoon. Let go on suspended sentence for a year - must be in every night at 10 p.m. Mrs. Boehmer called for address to Mrs. Crow &amp; Heard a selection on the radio. I heard a play</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>"The Traitor" Story of Boer War. Motto. "He who would be kind to a traitor is (the a) traitor." Heard part of a comedy too, but too much inteference to get it well. Studied a little.</p> <p>Sept. 14th. Friday</p> <p>Another cool day. Things very wet. Studied. Wrote to Nell, Britnell's and Irene Frazier. Walked 5 times length of drawing room. After dinner went over to see Mrs. M.A. Halliday. Stayed about an hour. Duncan here for tea. Charles and he played a game of chess. Night of Dempsey Firpo fight. Mr. Caldwell came up to hear radio report. Heard the report Myself from the ring side partly and from W.G.Y. Dempsey won. Firpo counted out in the 2nd round. Fire in grate.</p> <p>Sept. 15th. Saturday.</p> <p>Showery and cool. Fire in furnace. Finished reading "The Grey Man" by S. R. Crockett. Studied a little. Duncan here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in afternoon fixing the radio. I went for a walk out front gate and home by back gate via Long Street. In the evening about 5 p.m. Marguerite Grover called. After tea Mr. Bell was here and Duncan. Radio and then Charles &amp; Duncan played Chess.</p> <p>Sept. 16th. Sunday</p> <p>Nice day. Cool at Night. Charles went to Church twice &amp; to S.S. I went over to Mrs. Beattie's about 11.15 a.m. &amp; came back around by Long St. Mother came up after church, stayed for tea &amp; walked home as Charlie's car painted &amp; he walked down to S.S. She went to Mrs. Beattie's for awhile and I was out from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Walking in sun &amp; resting on verandah. Went to Schaab's to meet Charles. Aft At church time Duncan arrived with David Leitch to work at radio. After church Charlie &amp; Allie were here and Mr. Graham and Mr. M A. (Mrs. M. A. came also) came over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>as committee (with Charles) to decide re organist applications. Finished reading "The Great Intendant" by Thomas Chaplais.</p> <p>Sept. 17th. Monday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Studied on verandah. Walked around our block about noon. After dinner went to call on Mrs. Conrad Krug. On the way home met Isabel going to our place and she came on with me. Found Mrs. Graham here. At 6 p.m. walked down with Mrs. Graham and met Charles at the Manse. In the evening Duncan hitched the radio to the phone and let Allie, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Caldwell, Ted and Miss Oswald in the country hear it. good performance.</p> <p>Sept. 18th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Grey day with short showers &amp; one heavy one in the evening. Studied. Started for a walk around our block in the Morning but only got past Milne's when it started to rain so returned. Wrote to Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>In the afternoon walked down as far as the Manse and talked to Ted for awhile. Mrs. Ryan here 10 years today. Sat on the verandah most of the day. Finished reading "The Two Vanrevels" by Booth Tarkington. Duncan here in the evening. Charles and he played chess then sent the radio out over the 'phone. Mr. Bell and Charles started a game of Chess by phone to-night.</p> <p>Sept. 19th. Wednesday</p> <p>Nice day. Studied. Walked down to foot of hill at McDonald's this Morning and back. Ruth Miller (Field) called in the afternoon. She is living in Toronto now and is quite prosperous. Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Bell called. Then I walked around Main St. block. After tea I went over to Hopper to get S.S. bank book etc. from Aldyth and to get Marguerite to play at prayer meeting. Charles went to prayer meeting. I ordered s.s. supplies and wrote to Doroth Fen and to Britnell's for some books. Duncan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>arrived as usual. No radio to-night as batteries not charged. Charles &amp; Duncan played chess.</p> <p>Sept. 20th. Thursday.</p> <p>Showery. Nasty day. Studied awhile. Could not go out in the Morning so walked 70 times the length of the drawing room. Wrote to Clare. In the afternoon I walked up and down the verandah (as raining) for ½ an hour (125 times) and then sat outside for another half hour. Duncan here after tea. Listened to radio. Started a little story but am not sure I shall continue it. Wrote to Nell.</p> <p>Sept. 21st Friday.</p> <p>Raining in the Morning. Walked 15 Mins in the drawing room (80 times) lazy so did not studied {study}. Finished reading "The Jesuits in N. America" by F. Parkman. Vi Mair called in the afternoon. Walked around Main St. block. Mr. Graham called after tea and Duncan spent the evening at his radio. Charles and I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>went to a euchre party at Mrs. Beattie's - given for Mrs. Crow. 6 tables - Mr. &amp; Mrs. Leitch, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Dr. Rannie, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Dr. Mair, Mr. &amp; Mrs. S.K. Ewart, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Cobean, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Boehmer, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Haines, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Caldwell, Charlie &amp; Allie, Mr. &amp; Mrs. G. Reid, Charles and myself, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Vickers, Miss Model and, Mr. Caldwell's brother, came from late train. (can't remember others) sang "For She's A Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Syne" for Mrs. Crow.</p> <p>Sept. 22nd. Saturday.</p> <p>Very hot day. Dusted Dorothy's room &amp; the front room. Wrote to Dorothy. Got the cocktails ready for dinner. Mr. Caldwell, his brother, Mr. Ward (New H.S. Teacher) and Mr. Graham had a game of (tennis?}. Duncan here in the afternoon. Got three bouquets ready &amp; tidied up library. Had dinner party at 6.30. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Caldwell, Mr. Caldwell, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Cross, Dr. &amp; Mrs. Treumner, to meet Mr. Caldwell Sr. who is here on his</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>return from trip all over Canada &amp; is to leave on Monday for Muskoka {(Begun there?)} before returning to England. Asked Duncan, too, but at last minute he failed to stick. Played two tables - 500 and had some radio.</p> <p>Sept. 23rd. Sunday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Mother here from church time until Charlie called for her after S.S. Charles at Church twice &amp; s.s. Aldythe called for s.s. book. In the afternoon Daisy Williams (Lauderkin) visiting in Hanover called for a few Minutes. Miss Milne called after tea before church &amp; Duncan arrived about same time &amp; stayed until 10 p.m. when he went home with his Mother &amp; father who came up after church. M.A. &amp; Winnie Ferguson (home to help her Mother, who is going to Toronto about Nov. 1st, to pack) were here and Mrs. Ferguson called for Winnie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. 24th. Monday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Finished reading "Desolate Splendour" by Michael Sadleir &amp; Studied Some. Went for a walk around our block. Tired so called at Beattie's - out. Rested in the verandah and called on Ted at Manse. Wrote to Dorothy. Mr. Millhouse here to see Charles on business.</p> <p>Sept. 25th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Studied a little. Etta Wood &amp; her son Morris &amp; Daisy Williams came up from Hanover. Morris went on to O. Sound to see his pals in the 147th Battalion. Daisy and Etta stayed for dinner. Had a fine old chat. Morris called for them again at half past three. Then Mother called. I walked down to McDonald's Corner with her and as they had just put tarvine on the street we went along to church corner &amp; Coming back I went into Manse to reat &amp; to see Ted. After tea Bud called to see if his grandmother had left her glasses. Florence</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Leslie called to return books lent to her Mother. 2 ladies called later to see Charles on business.</p> <p>Sept. 26th. Wednesday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Washed my hair. Studied. Etta In the afternoon went for a walk. McGaw, Long &amp; down Mary to Geneva church corner, along Adolph to McGaw, up McGaw. Called at Manse. Found Mrs. Beattie here when I got home. Walked around garden with her. Charles went to prayer meeting.</p> <p>Sept. 27th. Thursday</p> <p>Beautiful day. 1st day of Fall Fair. Washed my hair. Studied. Mr. McNally called in the afternoon. Letter from Dorothy saying she, Fen &amp; Miss Jameison were on the way to Quebec for 3 days. Going on ocean liner Minnedosa, returning to Montreal by Motor car. Walked to corner and visited Ted. Too hot - no good. Wrote to Clare and to Miss McEachran. Charles went to see Mr. Clarke, who is very ill, in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. 28th Friday</p> <p>Fair Day. Rained in the night and early this Morning. Still looks watery at 10 a.m. Finished reading "The Ways of Laughter" by Harold Begbie. Studied. Wrote to Dorothy &amp; Gwen Gauley. Charles went to the Fair in the afternoon. Mr. Caldwell called later to ask me to go for a drive but feeling no good so did not go. Mr. W. H. Brown also came in when passing. Charles &amp; I spent evening reading.</p> <p>Sept. 29th. Saturday.</p> <p>Quite cool. Charles went to the office at 7 a.m. and from there to Owen Sound. Got back at 1 p.m. I put buttons on Charles shirt and finished reading "The Old Regime in Canada" by Francis Parkman. Went for a walk down McGaw to Long, called at Mrs. Beattie's and she came home with me. Charles went to meet Adelaide at the late train. Train 1 hour late. Made tea for Adelaide and got her a lunch. (She drove her Mother up to London &amp; then came on here for a few days, arranged books for Mr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M.A. to present at S.S. Fire in grate.</p> <p>Sept. 30th. Sunday.</p> <p>Cool. Fire in furnace &amp; in the evening in the fireplace. Charles &amp; Adelaide wnet to church in the Morning. Rally Day in s.s. Mr. M.A. was here after Morning service. (Mr. Curtis organist for to-day.) 12 babies baptized at s.s. Adelaide went up the hill while S.S. was in. I walked as far as McDonald's house with her. Called on Ted coming back. Stayed till after s.s. visit on Manse porch with Ted, Mrs. Graham, Eric, Mr. Graham, Charles &amp; Mr. McDonald. Adelaide away for tea. Charles went to church at night. Adelaide (went for a drive) Charlie &amp; Allie were here late in the evening.</p> <p>Oct. 1st. Monday.</p> <p>Very cool. Adelaide &amp; I had a walk around the garden in the morning &amp; around our block in the afternoon. Mrs. M.A. called. In the evening had Jen Krug, Mrs. Ankenmann &amp; Vi Mair here to play bridge with Adelaide. Made tea etc. Charles was at Managers' Meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at the church &amp; went home with Vi.</p> <p>Oct. 2nd. Tuesday</p> <p>Warmer, sunshiny. Finished reading "His Children's Children" by Arthur Train. In the afternoon Charlie &amp; Mother arrived. Mother, Adelaide &amp; I walked over to see Jen Krug's new house &amp; went through it. Jen took us for a 10 mile drive in their New Chevrolet sedan. Adelaide went up the hill for tea. Charlie &amp; Bud calling for her and Mother. Charles and I went to the Mair's for dinner. Dr. Mair came for me with his car. Present: Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mrs. Davey, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Sanderson, Mr &amp; Mrs. Cobean and ourselves. Had a pleasant time. played triangle &amp; Crokinole. Charlie &amp; Adelaide called for us with the Ford. Wrote to Dorothy &amp; Britnell's.</p> <p>Oct. 3rd. Wednesday.</p> <p>Lovely Day. Adelaide and I went over to see Mrs. M.A. She went on down town and I came home calling on Ted on the way back.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mother was here for dinner. Charles took bed rest over to Mr. J.B. Campbell at noon. The two Charlies arrived to take Adelaide to the station and Mother went along. I made a lunch for Adelaide on the train. Later I went for a walk to Middle of overhead bridge. Spent evening quietly at home, both of us.</p> <p>Oct. 4th. Thursday</p> <p>Bright but cooler. Wrote to Dorothy (goes to Ottawa to-day from Montreal) and to Clare. Studied a little. After dinner went to call on Mrs. Maxwell. Met her going down town. I decided to go on down town. Called at office, Leitch's (Mrs. Leitch out) at Charlie's store &amp; Dolphin's. Pretty stiff after I got home. Charles went to the Bible Society Meeting. I finished reading "The British Fleet in the Great War" by Archibald Hurd. Very hard frost.</p> <p>Oct. 5th. Friday.</p> <p>Cool. Showery. Studied a little. Charles went to H.S. Field Day in the afternoon. As it was raining I just walked on</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>verandah for about 15 Mins. Mary Stevens called to borrow Dorothy's bloomers but of course she has them with her. Rained all evening.</p> <p>Oct. 6th. Saturday</p> <p>Nice day. Studied a little. Started to go for a walk but met Charles coming home to dinner. He took Dorothy's fur coat to the station to express it. I mended the lining a little. Took 3 small books over to M.A.'s for presentation to S.S. pupil at church to-morrow morning. (M. A. had rest since last week.) Calling in to talk to Ted on the way. Met Mrs. Leitch at Mrs. Halliday's. She walked home with me &amp; I walked back to Manse corner with her. Charles &amp; I spent the evening quietly at home. Vi Mair calling to ask me to write an address for Mrs. Farney. They are leaving town to go to Grand Rapids. Wrote to Dorothy.</p> <p>Oct. 7th. Sunday</p> <p>Beautiful day but cool. I went to church with Charles. Books presented to Allan Glenn</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(not present) Ray Murphy, Helen McRorie, Madeline McRorie, Margaret Christoffer, Florence Green, Frances Halliday, Alice Stevens. Mother came up when Charlie went to S.S and Charlie called for her after S.S. Took a walk around garden to see frost damage. Finished reading "The Master of Man" by Hall Caine. Charles went to S.S. and to church at night. Charlie &amp; Allie were up after church.</p> <p>Oct. 8th. Monday.</p> <p>Nice day. Studied awhile. Went for a walk after dinner to end of overhead bridge and Mrs. Graham called later. Wrote an address to Mrs. Farney in the evening. Womens' Guild of Holy Trinity Church to present her with gift as they are suppose to be leaving for Grand Rapids. Hunted up costumes in attic for Isabel.</p> <p>Oct. 9th. Tuesday</p> <p>Nice day. Studied awhile. Walked McGaw St to Adolph - Adolph to Mary - Long - McGaw - home. Later walked to Manse Corner &amp; back. Marguerite Grover came over for a few minutes on her way to Mrs. Harry Krug's reception. Wrote to Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Frances &amp; Margaret Christoffer called for costumes. Read my little play "Some Secrets" to Charles and he pronounced the deadly criticism of going to sleep (on Monday Night) Mr. Robt. Oswald called in the evening to see Charles on business &amp; came in to see me.</p> <p>Oct. 10th. Wednesday</p> <p>Very foggy in the Morning but nice sunshiny day. Studied a little. Went down town McGaw St to Mill, and called to see Mrs. Leitch. Called at Charlie's store and the office and came home with Charles at noon. After dinner Dr. &amp; Mrs. &amp; Herb. Sinclair called for a few minutes (came over to see Charles on business. Later I walked around Main St. Clock. Charles went to prayer meeting at night. Heard later, Charlie took Mother to Kincardine to-day to visit Mrs. John Dobie.</p> <p>Oct. 11h Thursday</p> <p>Foggy - no sun by noon. Wrote to Clare. Bit lazy to-day &amp; interested in "The World Crisis" so did not study. Walked down to the Manse in the afternoon (Beautiful day then)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Went to the Teachers' Association concert in the evening with Charles &amp; Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham. Charles gave address on "League of Nations." "Frog Chorus" "Bunnie Scene" drills by H.S. Girls. "Minuet" Frances &amp; Isabel, Chorus, Solo Mr. Ward Orchestra - D. Leitch, J. Frost, J. Hetherington. Very good concert. Vote of thanks by Mr. McCool.</p> <p>Oct. 12th. Friday</p> <p>Lovely day. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 a.m. (U.F.O. Reference) I finished Vol. 1 of "The World Crisis" by Winston Churchill. 1st Lord of the Admiralty. Wrote to Dorothy and took my letter to the post office &amp; went on down town. Went to store, to office, to Davey's (Store &amp; Davey's to see about bulbs. Horticultural Society bulbs at Charlie's) and to Cobean's for bead catches. Got s.s. cheques &amp; letters ready for Aldythe.</p> <p>Oct. 13th. Saturday</p> <p>Dull all day. Rain after dinner. Heavy at night. Lazy. Finished reading "Some People of Importance" by Kathleen Norris. Isabel was up in the afternoon returning costumes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. 14th. Sunday</p> <p>Nice day. (Rained good part of night). Went to church - organ not finished so used piano. Read "A Thousand Miles from a Post Office" or " 20 Years' Life &amp; Travel in the Hudson's Bay Regions" by J. Lofthouse D.D. late Bishop of Reservation. Charles went to S.S. (Aldythe called for S.S. purse) and church at night. I went down to Manse after S.S. and met Charles there. After church Charles brought Mr. Curtis (new organist) home with him &amp; Charles &amp; Allie called. Mother is visiting Mrs. John Dobie in Kincardine.</p> <p>Oct. 15th. Monday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dorothy phoned from Toronto this Morning that she would likely be home to-night (went up from Ottawa last night.) Finished reading "My Discovery of England" by Stephen Leacock. Went for a walk to the Manse &amp; walked home with Charles. Lazy to-day. Went to Mrs. Beattie's in the afternoon. Mrs. Stewart &amp; Mrs. Maxwell called while I was out but came in to Beattie's. Mrs. Wm. Krug &amp; Mrs. Ankenmann also called while I was there. I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>put Dorothy's things back on her desk, dresser etc. Went to the station with Charles to meet Dorothy. Mr. &amp; Mrs. M. A., Ferna, Barbara &amp; Mary Krug came off train also.</p> <p>Oct. 16th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dorothy and I went down town in the Morning and bought me a hat. Called at Manse on way down &amp; Dorothy went to Letich's Store &amp; into Mair's. Met Hardy Campbell &amp; Harold Mair (home for a day from Detroit) Dorothy went for a walk in the afternoon and Ida Halladay and Ferna came back with her for cup of tea. I, being very tired, lazed all afternoon. Dorothy tired in evening so she did not go to Bijou with Vi as she wanted her to. Charles at Walkerton in the Morning.</p> <p>Oct. 17th. Wednesday</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dr. Rannie came to "sound" Dot this Morning. Found her lung very good shape. Fen and Barbara were here. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 a.m. Got back about 6.30 p.m. Dorothy and I walked down to church (for sweetpeas) in the afternoon &amp; then over to Mrs. M.A.'s</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dot and Fen went for a walk. I read "The Luminous Face" by Carolyn Wells. Later I walked down to Mrs. Caldwell's. She was out. Charles went to prayer meeting. Dorothy went to bed early. Lazy to-day.</p> <p>Oct. 18th. Thursday.</p> <p>Nice day. Wrote to Clare. Dorothy and Fen went for a walk. Fen came over to help us decide about Oriental rug for dining room. (Harry Cooke's) I went down to the Manse and then Mrs. Graham &amp; I went over to M.A.'s ( I took over Cradle Roll Certificates) and Mrs. Graham came home with me for awhile. After tea Dorothy Fen and Vi went to the Bijou and Charles and I went also. Picture: - "One Clear Call."</p> <p>Oct. 19th. Friday.</p> <p>Mrs. Beattie came over in the Morning to decide about bulbs &amp; to get some plants. I spent some time in the garden with her. Decided to return the rose rug as it did not suit other things. Dorothy went for a walk in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the Morning. Raining by Noon. Showers. Wrote to Nell (partly yesterday &amp; finished to-day.) Finished reading "The Bridge" by Marjorie Pickthall. Dorothy played bridge at Ida Halladay's in the afternoon. After tea Charlie called and Dorothy &amp; Fen went for a walk and came in here afterwards. I wrote a little paper on "Laura Secord" for Florence Green.</p> <p>Oct. 20th. Saturday</p> <p>Cool to-day. Dorothy was down town in the Morning &amp; again in afternoon &amp; for a walk. I was in the garden while showing Mr. Phillips where to plant bulbs. Went out later and gathered horse chestnuts for Barbara Halliday. Mrs. Mair called. Charles went to Walkerton to County High School game - Walkerton won. Dorothy went down town in evening &amp; Charles went, too, to see new paper Dorothy has selected for her room. Dorothy Saw McKay's taking Mrs. McGregor out to their place. Charlie went to Hanover, to Walkerton and then to Kincardine &amp; brought Mother home.</p> <p>Oct. 21st. Sunday.</p> <p>Nice day. Went to church in the Morning. Dorothy &amp; Charles to church in Morning, to S.S.,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Charles to church at night also. Mother came home with me after church &amp; Charlie came for her after S.S. In the evening Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham, Dr. Arch. McCannel and Charlie and Allie were here. Rained at night but nice day.</p> <p>Oct. 22nd. Monday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dorothy and I went down town in the Morning to select paper for Guest room and her room. I finished reading "The Vanishing Point" by Coningsby Dawson. In the afternoon Dorothy and I called at Manse and talked to Ted in back yard and then took anenome {anemone} over to Mrs. Ankenmann's. In the evening Dorothy and I went to the Town Hall to hear the Galt Quartette. Charles was preparing an address for Tuxe's Boys at Church to-morrow night. Charlie and Dr. Harry Livingstone called while we were away. I wrote an address for Mr. Farney.</p> <p>Oct. 23rd. Tuesday</p> <p>Lovely day. Took my dress down to be relined. Dorothy going along. Met Fen, walked</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>around the block on the way home. Very tired. Lay down Most of the afternoon. Pearl &amp; Fen called for Dorothy at 4 p.m. to play tennis at the Park with Myrtle Wright. In the evening Dorothy went to the Bridge Club at Ida Halladay's. Tuxe's Meeting off so Charles did not have to deliver his talk.</p> <p>Oct. 24th. Wednesday</p> <p>Cold day. Raining afternoon &amp; evening. Very lazy all day. Dorothy down town in the morning, played bridge at Ankenmann's in the evening afternoon and at Fen's in the evening. I walked on the Verandah for 20 mins. Charles had to go back to office after tea and then went to Mr. John Krug's to hear Lloyd George on the radio. (Was kept at the office until 11.30 so did not hear the radio.)</p> <p>Oct. 25th. Thursday</p> <p>Nasty, cold, grey day. Dorothy went down town in the Morning. Lazy. I wrote to Clare and shelled some peanuts for Dorothy's cake. Mrs. Ankenmann, Ida Halladay,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ethelyn Gourlay, Vi Mair and Ferna were here for afternoon tea - 3.30 until about 7. Just talked. Dorothy went to an Executive Young People's Meeting at Lamont's later.</p> <p>Oct. 26th. Friday</p> <p>Lovely day. Spent the Morning trying to find an idea for a play for the Scotch supper. After dinner took Mrs. Beattie's beads over to her, then went downtown. Got home very tired. Met Mother in the store - was not feeling very well. Keith had measles - Isabel, Frances &amp; Jack quarantined. Dorothy went to Owen Sound after tea with Wat Krug, Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mary. Mrs. Ankenmann and Ferna to a Musical Comedy. Charles went to S.S. room to meeting for re-organization of his class and Mr. Graham &amp; I went down cellar and helped Mrs. Ryan plant some bulbs.</p> <p>Oct. 27th. Saturday</p> <p>Nice day. I went over to Mrs. Beattie's in the Morning with some tulips. Dorothy went down town &amp; then called for me. Went via McGaw St.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and returned the same way. Vi and Ferna called in the afternoon (I did a lot of mending &amp; darning in the morning) and Dorothy went with them to the School to see C. H. S. girls play Wiarton girls in basket ball. Wiarton won. Wiarton boys played Chesley boys Rugby - Chesley won. I had a walk to middle of overhead bridge and started platy for Scotch supper when I came home. Very tired. Dorothy went to Movies &amp; Hallowe'en Tea with Vi at night. Charles took his usual "exercise" I called at Manse in Morning with N. Y. Times pictures for Ted.</p> <p>Oct. 28th. Sunday.</p> <p>Cool - not very bright. I went to church Morning &amp; night. Dorothy went in Morning and to S.S. Her father went 3 times. Mother came up after church &amp; Charlie called for her after S.S. Dorothy re-wrote her poem "In Memoriam M.S. Davison" in the evening. Charlie &amp; allie were up after Church.</p> <p>Oct. 29th. Monday.</p> <p>Not too bad a day. Worked at the Scotch play. In afternoon went with Dorothy to Manse &amp; Mrs. M. A. 's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy went for a walk with Fen and Mrs. Ankenmann. Mrs. Halliday &amp; Barbara walked home with me. Keith Halliday called for "In a Monastery Garden" for Ben to play somewhere &amp; Marguerite Grover called. Fen called for Dorothy after tea to go to Young People's. Dorothy to play as programme is short.</p> <p>Oct. 30th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Nasty wet day so was not out all day. snowed in Morning. Finished reading "The Clinton Twins &amp; Other Stories" by Archibald Marshall. Ferna and Pearl Buckley were here for afternoon tea. Finished my play for the Scotch Supper. Dorothy went to the Bridge Club at Fen's and Charles went to give his talk on "George Stephenson" to the Tuxe's Boys.</p> <p>Oct. 31st. Wednesday</p> <p>Snowed hard. Quite a depth of Snow by night. Studied a little. Dorothy down town in the Morning At Fen's &amp; for a walk in the afternoon &amp; spent the evening quietly at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I went to the Manse about 4 p.m. to read my play to Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham. approved. Charles went to prayer meeting. I ordered our Christmas cards and did up card plates to go to Ryrie's Also sewed names in a pair of hose. Boys took our gate off. Mrs. Ryan found it &amp; Mr. Kirkewood brought it back. A row of boys lined up in front of the house &amp; demanded taffy.</p> <p>Nov. 1st. Thursday.</p> <p>Cold in the Morning - quite a lot of snow. Warmed up during day and most of it melted. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 a.m. Last day of U.F.O. trial. Got home about 6.30 p.m. Wrote to Clare. Dorothy went down town in the Morning. I studied a little. Read "The Rented Earl" by Edward Salisbury Fields. Dorothy and I went down to Charlie's store in the afternoon. I finished "The Fighting Governor" by Charles W. Colby. Dorothy went to Ankenmann's in the evening to play bridge with Jan, Mrs. Ankenmann &amp; Mrs. Haines.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 2nd. Friday.</p> <p>Nice day. Studied all Morning. At 1.30 Charles, Dorothy and I left with Clifford Wright for Walkerton. Went to factory &amp; selected reed furniture for library with chair &amp; took shelf for Dorothy's room. Dorothy and her father went downtown when we got home &amp; Charles went to to H.S. Board Meeting &amp; Dorothy to Movies at night.</p> <p>Nov. 3rd. Saturday</p> <p>Lovely day. Studied a little. Dorothy went down town in the Morning &amp; I went over to Mrs. M. A.'s with Cradle Roll Certificates. After dinner went down with Dorothy to Public Library. Mrs. Ferguson went to Toronto (House rented for a year) and Vi Mair is Librarian now. I went on down town &amp; called at store, office &amp; Mrs. Leitch's. Met Marjorie Smith, Lynda Simpson, Fen and Mrs. Ankenmann at library. Dorothy went to library again in evening. Charles went to McKay's in afternoon with Mr. Bell to see Mrs. McGregor who is quite ill &amp; to office at night as Mr. Caldwell away this</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>afternoon. At noon Mr. &amp; Mrs. Caldwell came up and brought Connie to get her robe, coat and cap.</p> <p>Nov. 4th. Sunday.</p> <p>Raining. Charles, Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. Dorothy to S.S. and her dad to S.S. &amp; church at night. Mother was here as usual &amp; after tea Ferna &amp; Barbara were over until about church time. I finished "The Black Gang" by Sapper. Allie &amp; Charlie were not up as Isabel, Frances &amp; Jack have the measles. Allie &amp; her Mother went to London Saturday to see Maude who is no better. Walked on Verandah for ½ hr in afternoon.</p> <p>Nov. 5th. Monday.</p> <p>Wet. Sewed all morning. Dorothy making a cushion. Studied some. In the afternoon Mrs. Graham brought Mrs. McClure (Ellen Kemp) up to practise with Dororthy for Missionary Meeting to-morrow &amp; Marguerite Grover came over to sing alto. I walked around our block &amp; Dorothy went down town. After tea Dorothy went to Young People's (Aldythe calling for her,) &amp; to Sparrow's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Hall to Meeting called for Women's Institute Play "Hick'ry Farm." Charles took his usual exercise.</p> <p>Nov. 6th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Nice day. Read "The Seven Conundrums" by E. Phillips Oppenheim. Went to Manse in the Morning with N.Y. Times for Ted &amp; Dorothy went down town. Mother was here after dinner. Walked to the corner with her &amp; went to call on Mrs. Wm. Cross. Came home &amp; then decided to go around Main Street block. Dorothy going to practise at Sparrow's Hall for "The Hick'ry Farm". Saw Pat struggling with poison {over?} at Kirkewood. Came home from Mr. Angus McDonald's by Main St. Went over to M.A.'s and to Movies with Dorothy and Fen, Charles walking over to M.A.' s with me. Mrs. McGregor died out at McKay's this morning. Wrote out 4 parts, Thrift, Education, Religion &amp; Patriotism in play for those who are to take the parts. Dorothy made a cover for her dressing table.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 7th. Wednesday</p> <p>Snowing &amp; nasty &amp; wet. I wrote to Miss McNaughton telling her of Mrs. McGregor's death. Read songs and two pages of "Scotland Finds a Way" for Dorothy while she typed them. Studied a little. Typed 2 pages of play Myself. (1st typing I have done for a long time) Dorothy went to Missionary Meeting in the afternoon, to practise for "Hickry Farm" afterwards and to Bridge Club in the evening. Judge Greig was here to tea and Charles walked down with him after tea. Finished reading "The Unheroic North" by Merrill Denison.</p> <p>Nov. 8th. Thursday.</p> <p>Cold but bright. Charles left at 8.30 a.m. for court in Tara. Studied a little. Wrote to Clare. Typed 2 3/4 pages of my play and Dorothy finished it - 1/4 page. Went out for a walk and went all the way down town to the office and the store. Dorothy went to practise. In the evening Dorothy went down to Mair's and to practise a duet at Sparrow's Hall and Charles went to pay some of his session calls. Mr. Vickers started work in D's room this afternoon. Mr. McDonald put the double window on to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 9th. Friday.</p> <p>Cold. Studied a little. Made a start at a short story. Mr. Vickers here. Went over to Hooper with parts of play for Marguerite, Aldythe and Laura. Then went on to M.A.'s with play for Fen. Mrs. Wm. Halliday visiting there. (she came up last night). Went on down town to the store. Dorothy went to practise at 4.30 and she and her father went to Preparatory service at night &amp; took flags for decoration for Amistice Day. Wrote to Nell and Miss McEachran.</p> <p>Nov. 10th. Saturday</p> <p>Bright but cold. Mr. Vickers here and the Guest room had to be turned out, too, as waiting for paper to finish Dorothy's. Mr. Phillips here and I went out to show him what to do. Finished reading "The Pomp of Power" (Anomymous.). Went to the Public Library in the afternoon and down to the office &amp; store and called to see Mrs. Leitch. Dorothy was at Library from 5 to 6 and at a tea at Buckley's for Edna Kiletey at 3. Fen walked home with me in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Walter Krug called for Dorothy to go to Mrs. Ankenmann's to play bridge &amp; Charles went down town in the evening. Was at Anglican Church Bazaar. Lovely day.</p> <p>Nov. 11th. Sunday.</p> <p>Armistice Day and Communion Sunday. Also Thanksgiving Day. We were all at Church. Mother came home with me. We all went to the Armistice Service in the S.S. Country schools there. Ferna and Moss Dugit (here for Thanksgiving) were here for tea. Charles went to church. Lovely day. Read "Rosemary" by Josephine Lawrence.</p> <p>Nov. 12th. Monday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Was out in the garden with Mr. Phillips for awhile. Charles did some gardening. Then I helped Dorothy hang some of her pictures. In the afternoon Charles and I called at Leslie's, Bell's, Stewart's &amp; the Manse. Mr. M.A. caught up to us on the hill and gave us a drive out to the 1st corner. Dorothy went for a drive with Ted. She went to the Band Concert with Vi and Charles and I went together leaving before the programme was over.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 13th. Tuesday</p> <p>Foggy in the Morning - damp, Grey day. Did some studying. Charlie called at breakfast time and brought some fish from Oliphant. He, Allie and Bub spent Thanksgiving day up there. Dorothy down town in the Morning, busy getting pictures framed and chair fixed for her room. Mrs. Beattie called after dinner and she &amp; I called on Mrs. Wm. &amp; Mrs. Harry Krug and then on Mrs. M. A. &amp; Mrs. Wm. Halliday. Charles went to a dinner at M.A.'s. I wrote (in short-hand) a letter for him before he left. Dorothy went to practise. Mr. Caldwell called for the letter to post and Marguerite Grover came over to telephone. Dorothy put up her curtains &amp; Fen &amp; Barbara were here in the afternoon.</p> <p>Nov. 14th. Wednesday</p> <p>Lovely day. Quite warm. Dorothy down town and for a drive with Fen in the morning. I finished reading "The Black Candle" by Janey Canuck. Dorothy went to Tara Paisley in the afternoon with Mr. Pearson &amp; Wilfred Davison to put up bills for play there &amp; then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to practise when they got back. I called on Mrs. Mair &amp; Mrs. Leitch. Dorothy at bridge club at Buckley's and Charles at prayer meeting in the "evening'.</p> <p>Nov. 15th. Thursday.</p> <p>Grey day. Wind n the East. Finished reading "By an unknown Disciple". {by Cecily Spencer Smith Phillimore} Wrote to Clare. Raining in the afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. C. Ankenmann and I, with Mrs. Harry Krug as chauffeur, drove out to Mrs. Smellie's. Had to get Mr. Smellie to crank the car in the lane and later Mr. Pepper. Dorothy went to the Manse, Vi Mair's &amp; practise in the afternoon. Charles went to Soldiers' Memorial Meeting at 8 p.m. and Mr. Moss came over to decide as to covering of chairs.</p> <p>Nov. 16th. Friday.</p> <p>Wet day, rained until late in the afternoon. re-reading "Poppy" by Cynthia Stockley. Dorothy had two tables of bridge in the afternoon. Mrs. Harris, Jen Krug, Ferna, Ethelyn, Ida,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Vi, and Rena. I went for a walk around the block. Dorothy at practise in the evening.</p> <p>Nov. 17th. Saturday</p> <p>Colder. Wrote to Aunt Carrie &amp; Miss Small. Dorothy went to the library in the afternoon. Jen Krug called (with (Mrs. Con Krug &amp; Mrs. W. Halliday) to drive me up to tea party at Allie's. We also called for Mrs. Stewart. Present. Mrs. W. Halliday, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs. Con Krug, Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Geo. Durst, Mrs. Jos. McNeil, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Smellie, Miss H. Smellie, Mrs. Steven. In the evening Dorothy had Mr. &amp; Mrs. Ankenmann &amp; Walter Krug over to play bridge. Studied a little.</p> <p>Nov. 18th. Sunday</p> <p>Cold day. Went to church in the Morning with Charles &amp; Dorothy. Mr. McCullough preached "Lord's Day Alliance." Charles &amp; Dorothy to S.S. Aldythe called to say her Aunt Agnes was worse so she could not go to S.S. Charles &amp; Dorothy went, Charles taking Mr. Graham's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>class and going to see M.A. (Who is in bed with rapid heart action) after S.S Mother came up from church. Charlie called for her. Barbara and Fen were in for a few minutes. After church at night Charlie, Allie and Mrs. McCullough were here.</p> <p>Nov.19th. Monday</p> <p>Cold. Dorothy busy hunting up pictures to frame for guest-room &amp; putting up some of her own. I helped a little. Little fingers very sore &amp; badly swollen. Went over to Marguerite Grover's to see her about practise. Jen Krug called and took me to Mrs. Stewart's to a tea. Present: - Mrs. W. Halliday, Mother, Allie, Mrs. Steven, Miss Smellie, Mrs. Elliot, Mrs. McNeel, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Con. Krug, Mrs. Wm. Krug, Mrs. Bell. Selected rug for Drawing room when I got home. Charlie called for sample. Ferna &amp; Marguerite were here to see Dorothy in the afternoon &amp; she went to practise. Hunted out some jokes for Mr. Pearson for "Hickrey Farm."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 20th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Copied out Jokes for Mr. Pearson. Went down town in the Morning with Dorothy. In the afternoon, Dorothy, Fen, Marguerite and Janet McCannel read over "Scotland finds a Way" for 1st practise. Studied a little. Dorothy went to practise in the evening and Marguerite came over to exchange Aldythe's part.</p> <p>Nov. 21st Wednesday</p> <p>Lovely day. Dorothy went down town in the Morning. I got the s.s. collections ready for the bank. Went to Manse, came home and went over to M. A. 's, Mr. M.A. somewhat better today. At 2 p.m. Marguerite, Janet &amp; Dorothy had a practise. Vi called. Dorothy made sandwiches for Paisley. Mr. Pearson &amp; Wilfred Davison called for her at 4.30 to go to Paisley. They all had afternoon tea and started off to play Hickr'y Farm in Paisley. At 5.30 I walked around the block and called at Mrs. Beattie's. Charles went to prayer meeting. Finished reading "Count Frontenac &amp; New France Under Louis XIV." by Parkman.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 22nd Thursday</p> <p>Lovely day. Wrote to Clare. Went down town in the Morning. Dorothy washed her hair in the morning &amp; left for Tara (&amp; Paisley, at 3.30 (for Hick'ry Farm) with Wilfred D., Mr. Pearson &amp; Bess Buckley. I went down town again in afternoon with Fen. Practise for "Scotland Finds a Way" at 7 p.m. Marguerite Aldythe, Georgina Milne, Laura Lamont &amp; Janet McCannel. Mrs. Graham called and Charles and I went to the Manse and heard "Trial by Jury" opera &amp; Gilbert &amp; Sullivan over the radio. Wrote to Clare.</p> <p>Nov. 23rd. Friday.</p> <p>Grey day. Chilly, not pleasant. Finished reading "The Grays" by Charlotte Bacon. Snowing in the afternoon. Wellington Krug called to take me to Mrs. Jos. McNeel's tea. Present, Mrs. C. Krug, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. J.B. Campbell, Mrs. W. Krug, Allie, Mother, Mrs. Steven, Mrs. W. Halliday, Miss McFarlane, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Stewart. Harry Krug called to take me to "Hickr'y Farm." Walked home with Mrs. Graham &amp; Charles. Dorothy went to dance afterwards at Sparrow's Hall. Wrote to Nell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 24th Saturday</p> <p>Cold but nice day. Read "Champion" by the Williamsons. Isabel and Jack were here in the afternoon with eggs from Mrs. Faulkner. Dorothy was down town in the afternoon &amp; also in the evening. I went down town in the afternoon. Mr. Caldwell called in the evening for a book and Ferna was in on the way to meet Armand.</p> <p>Nov. 25th. Sunday.</p> <p>Nice day. All went to church and Charles &amp; Dorothy to S.S. &amp; Charles to church at night. After church in the Morning all of us and Mother went over to see Armand, Copey &amp; Alma &amp; Baby Jackie who drove up last night to see M.A. (Some better) and are to leave at 4 p.m. Mother came back with us till after S.S. when Charlie called for her. (He and Allie went to Tara later for Margaret &amp; Alice who were spending the week end with Mrs. Start.) Jimmie McKay from O.Sound called after S.S. Aldythe here before S.S. to say</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Marguerite is sick. No visitors after church.</p> <p>Nov. 26th. Monday</p> <p>Rather drizzly day. Charles &amp; Dorothy left at 9 a.m. for Walkerton with Mr. McNeel. Charles U.F.O. trial, Dorothy to Rattan factory. I took her poem on Mel. Davison down to Mr. McDonald and Mr. Pearson's music to the telephone office. Then I went to see Marguerite Grover. She has tonsilitis &amp; will not be able to take her part. After dinner went up to get Miss Hardy to take it &amp; called at Black's to see if they had any Scotch costumes. Read "Possession" by Mazo De La Roche. Dorothy got home about half past three. Practise in evening. Laura, Aldythe, Georgina, Janet &amp; Dorothy. I wrote part of "Hickr'y Farm" for The Enterprise. Dorothy went down town after she came home &amp; after practise went to Young People's where question of present for Ted was discussed. Charles went to meeting of the Musical Committee at the Manse. Mr. Curtis has resigned.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 27th. Tuesday</p> <p>Snowed a bit in the night but is not very cold. Was not out all day. Mrs. Green here to make Dorothy's bedspread. Dorothy at Fen's for dinner and down town afterwards. At 7 p.m. Mr. Ward called re play for High School - "The Rivals" and then we had practise. Present - Janet, Irene Stevens, Annie Milne, Georgina, Laura, Miss Hardy. Charles at Soldiers' Memorial Meeting - site accepted as presented by Mr. Bell, M.A. &amp; Charles.</p> <p>Nov. 28th. Wednesday</p> <p>A sprinkle of snow but water on the walks. Addressed My Christmas Cards. Dorothy was down town in the Morning &amp; making a cushion later. I wrote to Dorothy Engel, &amp; Irene Frazier. Went for a walk Around Main St. block and about 25 times up &amp; down verandah. Practise at 7. Miss Hardy, Georgina, Aldythe, Dorothy, Irene. Dorothy went to Bridge Club at Johnston's. I went to attic to hunt up suit for Aldythe. Charles went to prayer meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nv. 29th. Thursday</p> <p>Mild day. snow all gone. Busy mending in the morning &amp; collecting scenery for play. Fen was over &amp; Lee took the furniture down. Dorothy &amp; Fen went down. Dorothy and I went down town in the afternoon. Charles, Dorothy and I went to the church for the rehearsal. Pouring rain when we came out &amp; Charles went home for umbrellas etc.</p> <p>Nov. 30th. Friday</p> <p>Just like spring out. Mrs. Beattie here in the Morning, also Aldythe. Dorothy and Fen went to Paisley with Lee to get some Christmas vanity cases. Raining After dinner. I went down town to get some things for Dorothy as she was resting to get ready for night. Dorothy went to church at 5.30 to wait on tables. (Should not have gone.) She packed basket &amp; Charles went to the church for four teas (Ted, Mrs. Graham, Charles &amp; myself) and we had tea at the Manse with Ted. Went on to S.S. room. Helped dress Dorothy, Aldythe etc. Play a great success - all the girls did well &amp; Mr. Graham gave such a nice introduction Home 9 p.m. Mrs. Wm. Halliday called to say good-bye as she returns to Toronto to-morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. 1st. Saturday.</p> <p>Mild day. Dorothy tired out even before play last night so resting most of to-day. I did some mending in the Morning, put away things in the attic. Mr. Moss here upholstering chairs in the afternoon and Fen and Aldythe here. Mrs. McClure called also. I walked over to M.A.' s and went up to see M.A. Dorothy down town in afternoon &amp; Charles down in the evening. Wrote to Miss McNaughton and to Adelaide. Read little play "The Live Gift."</p> <p>Dec. 2nd. Sunday.</p> <p>Charles went to Church twice and to S.S. Dorothy to church &amp; S.S. and I went in the Morning although it was raining (Jen &amp; Wellington drove me down from Manse corner &amp; home again.) Mother came up from Church. Fen came over for tea &amp; Stayed Until after Church. Allie and Charlie were here after Church. I wrote to Mr. Atkinson.</p> <p>Dec. 3rd. Monday</p> <p>Was not out all day. In the afternoon Fen came over. Then Mrs. Graham arrived</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with life Membership in W.M.S. for me. (Charles bought it) Then Mrs. Ankenmann &amp; Mrs. Harry Krug came &amp; all had afternoon tea. Dorothy went to Ankenmann's after tea with Walter Krug, who called for her.</p> <p>Dec. 4th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Not cold out but dreary looking. Wrote to Nell. Dorothy down town in the Morning. I finished reading "Old Crow" by Alice Brown. Sewed roses on Dorothy's cushion. Went down town &amp; got some Christmas cards. Fen was here. Dorothy went to bridge party at Bunn's at 8 p.m. &amp; Charles to the office &amp; to rink to inspection of High School cadets. Wrote to Mrs. Egan and Mrs. Smellie.</p> <p>Dec. 5th. Wednesday</p> <p>Nasty wind. Raining by 6 p.m. Went down town in the Morning with Dorothy and at 2.30 p.m. went to a bridge party at W. H. Bunn's. Wrote to Clare and packed my suitcase. Charles went to prayer meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. 6th. Thursday</p> <p>Dorothy and I went to Toronto on the early train. Mrs. (Florence) Rowand on the train. Nell met us. After lunch shopped at Ryries and Ellis's. In the evening Dorothy and I wentto Pantages with Dick. Good picture "Squibbs {Squibs} M.P. " Very wet day.</p> <p>Dec. 7th. Friday</p> <p>Went shopping in the Morning in Eaton's. In the Afternoon Dorothy and I went to Trivoli {Tivoli} to see picture "The Covered Waggon {Wagon}." Dorothy at lunch with Doug Nickle and we met at the theatre. Stayed in in evening. Dorothy spending night with Berenice Clapp. Duncan was up in the evening &amp; Copey &amp; Armand called. Nice day.</p> <p>Dec. 8th. Saturday.</p> <p>Shopped at Britnells &amp; Tyrrells. Dorothy still at Berenice's. Had drive in the afternoon with Nell &amp; Dick. Dick went to Buffalo after dinner. Nice day but rained.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. 9th. Nell &amp; Doug went to church. Duncan came up before lunch and he and I walked around a couple of blocks while Nell took Doug to S.S. at Deer Park church. Finished reading "A Step On the Stair" by Anna Katharine Green. Dick got home by 6 p.m. Duncan stayed for tea &amp; after tea Nell, Doug, Dick &amp; I went for a drive. Dorothy still with Berenice. Nice day.</p> <p>Dec. 10th. Monday</p> <p>Dot &amp; I went shopping. Dot went to lunch with Berenice &amp; Courtland Elliot. Charles arrived from home at noon. Shopping in afternoon. Dorothy at the Nickles for dinner. Duncan came up to see Charles &amp; went shopping with us. In the evening Nell &amp; Dick Charles went to see "The Covered Waggon {Wagon}" &amp; Dick and I to the Royal Alexandra to see "The Gingham Girl." Nice day.</p> <p>Dec. 11th. Tuesday</p> <p>Nell, Dorothy, Charles &amp; I went to buy me a dress. Then the rest went shopping while I sat in the car. Dorothy had lunch with Fen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>We drive around to Copey's. I stayed home in afternoon &amp; packed &amp; Charles &amp; Duncan went shopping at Eaton's. Dorothy, Charles &amp; I came home on the afternoon train. Jen &amp; Wellington Krug &amp; Rev. Mr. Currie of Tara were on train.</p> <p>Dec. 12th. Wednesday</p> <p>Did not get up until after 11 a.m. Raining in afternoon. Unpacked. Finished reading "The Middle of Things" by J.S. Fletcher. New reed furniture arrived for library &amp; is very nice. Dorothy had walk in morning &amp; walk in afternoon &amp; went to bridge Club at Lynda Simpson's.</p> <p>Dec. 13th. Thursday.</p> <p>Snowing. Read "Little Eve Edgarton" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott. Wrote to Clare. Mother &amp; Ferna called. Went down town in the Afternoon. Snowed. Slippery. Did up some Christmas parcels. Dorothy went to Rehearsal for the High school play "The Rivals" for which she is to play.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. 14th. Friday.</p> <p>Cold. Took things out of the China cabinet so it could be moved upstairs. Went down town in the afternoon &amp; called on Mrs. Leitch &amp; Mrs. Halliday. We all went to High School Concert "The Rivals" at night. Did not get home until Midnight.</p> <p>Dec. 15th. Saturday</p> <p>snowing. Isabel here in the afternoon. Dorothy took library for Vi as her mother is ill. Went down town shopping. Ferna called in the evening &amp; we arranged Chesterfield etc. in living room. I went to Mair's in the afternoon for Dorothy to get cards from Vi. Dorothy went to library in the evening until 8 p.m. &amp; then went to the Movie with Ida &amp; Ethelyn.</p> <p>Dec. 16th. Sunday.</p> <p>Thawing. All went to church in the Morning &amp; Mother came up as usual after church. Charles &amp; Dorothy went to S.S. and Jack came home with "Uncle Charlie" and, Charlie came in when he called for Mother. Charles went to church at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Got quite windy &amp; colder. Ferna came over &amp; she and Dot selected records for Ted's Christmas gramaphone. (Found out Armand had sold his so must look for Another. Dorothy went over to Halliday's to discuss the question. Charles went to the Manse after church to hear the radio. Finished "Black Oxen" by Gertrude Atherton.</p> <p>Dec. 17th. Monday.</p> <p>Cold but nice day. Spent the Morning mending. Dorothy down town seeing about gramaphone. Fen came back with her and then they went down street again. I went shopping in the afternoon and Dorothy went to Young People's at night. Gramaphone purchased from Mr. Leitch.</p> <p>Dec. 18th. Tuesday</p> <p>Nice day. Doing up packages Morning and evening. Dorothy down town in Morning &amp; did up parcels all afternoon. Wrote to Nell &amp; wrote up High School concert for Mr. McDonald. Mother came up and I went down with her &amp; helped her finish</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>her Christmas shopping. Came back with Fen &amp; Jen Krug &amp; we went through Jen's house &amp; Fen walked home with me. After tea Dot went out &amp; Ida &amp; Jen came back with her. Wrote to Britnell's.</p> <p>Dec. 19th. Wednesday</p> <p>Lovely day. Dorothy out in Morning. Read "Camp Jen {Ken} - Jockety" by Ethel Hume Bennett. Put back things in China cabinet. Dorothy's rug too short for unpainted space, so Mr. Vickers is here painting. Wrote to Nell. Went shopping in the afternoon and on the way down called on Mrs. Haines and returned "Black Oxen" Which she lent to Dorothy. Also went in to see Mrs. Leitch. Dorothy and I started for the Bijou but Mr. Graham kidnapped Dorothy to play at prayer meeting so I came back home &amp; Charles &amp; Dorothy went to prayer meeting.</p> <p>Dec. 20th. Thursday</p> <p>Raining all day so stayed in. Dorothy was down town in the Morning and Fen and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jen Krug spent the afternoon here. Dorothy and I went to the Bijou "The Cup of Life" Chinese picture &amp; Charles had to go back to the office. Very Mild. Lovely Moonlight. Did up five Christmas parcels.</p> <p>Dec. 21st. Friday</p> <p>Very dark, damp &amp; dreary. Quite Mild. Wrote Christmas letters to Clare, Aunt Anaise, Nell, Miss Ward and Aunt Maggie. Dorothy was down town in the Morning &amp; I went shopping in the afternoon. Duncan (Who came home Wednesday night) came up after tea and he and Charles played chess and Dorothy went for a walk with Fen in the afternoon and to the Manse to hear the radio in the evening. Did up three parcels.</p> <p>Dec. 22nd. Saturday</p> <p>Mild, dark day. Read "In Between Stories" by Stephen Southwold. Did up Kurving's Cake {King's Cake?} in Christmas parcel. Records for Ted's gramaphone are here. Dorothy and Fen brought them over on their way</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to the station to meet Armand, Copey &amp; the baby. Dorothy went to bank with S.S. collection &amp; to church for sec. Cards etc. so can be ordered for next year. I went down town in the afternoon. Duncan set up his father's radio to try it. Listened in for awhile. Dorothy at library for Vi in the afternoon &amp; evening. Wrote address to Charlie from 2nd Con. S.S.</p> <p>Dec. 23rd. Sunday.</p> <p>Snow this Morning Charles went to church Morning &amp; night and to S.S. Dorothy Evening and S.S. I went Morning and night. At S.S. Children brought gifts for poor children. I parcelled up Charles' Chocolate bars. Mother came up after Church as usual. Charlie presented with rug at S.S. After Church Charlie, Charles, Allie went out to Floyd's (Mrs. Floyd died yesterday.) Then came here. Isabel and Duncan here also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. 24th. Monday</p> <p>Nice day. Getting milder again. Mr. Moss here covering green chair. Duncan sawed off ends of window seat and was here for dinner. Went down town after dinner &amp; Dorothy was down in the Morning and again about 4 p.m. Armand came over then to play chess and Duncan stuck around. Did up some parcels for Charles. Wrote to Mrs. Farney. Duncan at radio in evening. Jean &amp; Beulah called &amp; left present for Dorothy &amp; other presents left. Keith here for tea and took over presents for distribution. Clare &amp; Jack arrived on the late train (Dorothy and Allie knew of it. Also Charles) Surprise for rest of us. They came in for a few minutes on the way from the train. Finished "The Road to Calvary" by Alexey {Alexsey} Tolstoy.</p> <p>Dec. 25th. Tuesday</p> <p>Little snow for Christmas and very nice day. Charles, Dorothy and I went over to Halliday's to see Barbara's tree. Then Fen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Mr. Halliday went with us to the Manse to see Ted's gramaphone. And Fen came on home with us. Wellington Krug called to drive me up the hill and Duncan called for the others. 16 for dinner - 1st Christmas Clare &amp; Jack have been with us. Great time! Presents - mah Jong, fur lined mitts, fountain pen (2) book from Charles, pair of triplex stockings, flower for my coat, 4 books, lingerie clasps, pack of patience cards, from Dorothy, fountain pen from Nell, sandwich plate with handle and 2 boxes of happiness candy from Clare, 1 dozen linen serviettes with crotcheted corner from Margaret &amp; Allie, coat hanger from Isabel, 2 hdkefs from Frances, Book from Duncan, roses from Fen and Mrs. Leitch, perfume from Mrs. Ryan. Books of luggage tags from Miss Small, photo of Dorothy Luton; plaque of Burns' cottage from Tuer's, Jean &amp; Blanche, Teddy bears from Mrs. Caldwell, photo &amp; Elsie's Johnnie &amp; Barbara photo, Bookplates from Adelaide, hdkefs from Mother, Charles got set of Stanley Weyman, "Damascus</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Gate", golf bag, from me. Golf socks &amp; knickers and plaque of Shakespeare's birthplace from Dorothy, Book plates from Adelaide, hdkf from Isabel, Book from Jack &amp; book from Mr. Hewitt. Dorothy got 2 cheques, 2 bracelets, Party slippers, gloves, hdkfs, bridge set, 2 packs cards, Room re-furnished, bottle perfume, sandwich basket, scarf, "Loved Lucked Out" step-in's &amp; vest, Teddy bears, lady for toilet table, perfume, Mah Jong score and, bridge scores, and several other things. We went Armand came over and had a game of chess with Charles &amp; in the evening, Jen, Ida &amp; Florence Halladay, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Graham and Eric, Charlie, Allie, Clare, Jack &amp; Duncan were here.</p> <p>Dec. 26th. Wednesday</p> <p>Mild day. Wrote to Nell, Adelaide &amp; Miss Small. Clare, Jack &amp; Mother were here for dinner. Dorothy went to Missionary Meeting and to a tea at Myrtle Wright's. Armand was here in the Morning to play</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>chess. Charles came home early at noon. Isabel came up in the afternoon with eggs from Mrs. Faulkner's. Mr. Oliver called after tea to borrow "Far From the Madding Crowd." Charles went up the hill to say good-bye to Clare &amp; Jack. Dorothy and I, being tired, stayed at home and I got all four kinds of patience with my new cards.</p> <p>Dec. 27th. Thursday.</p> <p>Was very tired as was not out until about a quarter to three when I walked on verandah for 20 mins. Copey, Jen and Fen came over and we spent the afternoon learning mah Jong. They came back after eight and we had another session at it. Finished reading "The yellow seven" by Edmund Snell. Raining about 11 p.m.</p> <p>Dec. 28th. Friday</p> <p>Blizzard to-day. Cleaned up library desk, Magazine stand etc. Dorothy went down town in the Morning and had her dinner over at Halliday's. Barbara &amp; Edna Snyder were here in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Morning. Mrs. In. Thomson &amp; Mrs. Cruickshank called collecting for Bible Society. Helped Dorothy get ready for her tea. People arrived at 4 p.m. Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Halliday and Allie to help with Frances &amp; Isabel to open door etc. Jen, Ida, Vi and Fen helped. Present: - Copey, Beulah, Jean, Marguerite Grover, Aldythe, Rena, Alivida, Myrtle Wright, Mrs. Haines, Mrs. Shields, Ethelyn, Lynda, Florence Leslie, Jean Bell, - Preparatory service Charles &amp; Dorothy went. Mr. Curtis phoned that he was ill and asked Dorothy to play the organ. Duncan arrived with our radio &amp; of course spent the evening.</p> <p>Dec. 29th. Saturday.</p> <p>Snowing. About 4 inches of snow. Finished reading "Oliver October" by George Barr McCutcheon. Fen came in after train (Copey left on it) and Duncan was here. Dorothy &amp; Fen went for a walk and I went down town. Slippery walking - I went over</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to Hooper'. Duncan was here in the evening and got our radio going. Dorothy went to a bridge party at Haines. I wrote to Clare, Lilias Henderson and Mr. Phillips.</p> <p>Dec. 30th. Sunday</p> <p>snowing. Charles - Church Morning &amp; evening &amp; S.S. Dorothy - Morning &amp; S.S. Myself - Morning &amp; evening. Mother was here as usual but has a bad cold. Went to the Manse after church to hear the radio. Duncan here when we got home. Communion Sunday.</p> <p>Dec. 31st. Monday.</p> <p>snowing in afternoon. Dorothy and I called at the Manse in the afternoon and took the Mah Jong over to Fen's where Fen, Jen, Dot and I played until 6.15. Isabel and Mary Ferguson were here in the afternoon with eggs from Mrs. Faulkner's. 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During the diary’s time period, such racial terms and prejudices were commonplace in Canadian society. They are considered wrong today. {Front Cover Blue Marble} {Inside front cover blue marble} {Inside front cover blue marble} Kate H.{Halliday} Mickle 1893. June 20th Tues. The most eventful day of my life I expect. The day upon which I was married. What I felt and what I thought I will not write here for nobody knows who may read. Our wedding I consider was very nice. Mr Howith, Arthur, Miss Mickle and the people at home were present. Mr Howith performing the ceremony. A number of friends were at the station to see us depart. It so pleasant to have them come to say good bye but so much kissing seems silly. Our railway journey to Niagara Falls N. Y (where we stayed for the night) was dusty and tiring. We stayed at "Prospect House" where we had a very comfortable room and a nice parlor. We had a view of the Falls by moonlight. They are much more beautiful than I thought when I saw them last summer. The view crossing Suspension Bridge was also very beautiful. June 21st Wed. Left at 10 a.m. for New York. Had a wait of 2 hrs. in Buffalo where we employed our hire in driving around the city. The first place which we visited was the house of Icineration {Incineration}. The Chapel where the service is held, after which all leave but two people who remain to witness the cremation. The body is carried into a small room, taken from the coffin and placed on a marble slab which is then rolled into the retort (already heated for 1 1/2 hrs) where in the space of an hour and a half it is reduced to ashes. The furnace is down in the basement and was brought from Italy and set up by an Italian. After being thus cheerfuly entertained we visited the graveyard which was certainly well cared for. One tomb in particular was very pretty. A marble monument (the sides of which were glass) contained four marble figures in different positions and around it were place marble seat and marble urns filled with flowers. The cemetery is controlled by the city and in one part they have 1 �arranged the small tombstones of all dead firemen and in the center erected a large monument for all firemen. Next came Dufferin Park which is immense and very pretty arranged. York then Main, the Empire fast express, which passed along the edge of the Hudson and arrived in New York at 10.p.m. We went to the Broadway Central Hotel where we were shown a room of the 2nd flat which looked out on the roof and felt as if it contained only about 1 inch of fresh air. We changed for one higher up but with a window facing the street but as we wanted a bath we moved once more and betook ourselves to the 4th flat where we had a parlor, a bedroom and a bath-room. June 22nd Thurs. Got a cab in the morning after we had with a great deal of difficulty found the breakfast room and partaken of our morning repast, and drove out to Brooklyn Bridge. After crossing which we returned to the Hotel (Driving up 5th ave first) and had dinner at 3 p.m. We embarked on the Orinoco for Bermuda. In passing out of U of harbor the Statue of Liberty could be seen for some distance. The night was lovely and the sail delightful June 23rd Frid. Found the State room excessively warm in the morning and myself quite uncomfortable. (Caused no doubt by the roll of the Dock). I lay In my berth and read until night where I went on deck for a short time. My meals consisted of very little and were few and far between. Saturday was but a repetition of friday and deserves or requires no special notes. June 25th Sund. Arrived in Bermuda on Sunday morning about 7 and anchored in Grassy Bay. Went to the Wharf in the tender and took a carriage to the Windsor Hotel. In the office we found nobody and waited for awhile when a darkey boy arrived and asked if we would like to see the Missus. Upon her appearance on the scene we were shown our bedroom which proved to be both large and comfortable. Went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Dr. Burrows - preacher. Church small, pipe organ hot brick good deed singing wretched. June 26th Mond. Had a visit from Mr. Armer who came to Hamilton on the Ferry. It seemed nice to see somebody that we knew. Mr. Mickle went home with him and upon his return brought me a very pretty bouquet from Mrs. Armer. The vegetation on the Island being altogether tropical was something quite new to me. From the front of the hotel we could see across the road, 'a row of Pride of India' kiss, in a garden a large rubber tree and plenty of oleanders were to be seen in the distance June 27th Tues. 2 �Got - by this time pretty well acquainted (at least well enough to speak) with Mr. and Mrs. McInnis of Edinburgh who were staying at the Windsor. They had been there five months and as Mr MacInnis was working in a jewellers store there their stay in Bermuda was to be a long one. Mrs. Armes called and brought me a second pretty bouquet. Called with her at Mrs. Kempe's who lived over the way. June 28th Wed. We got a donkey cart after dinner and drove to Armer's, 5 miles; We felt rather absurd perched up in a little cart behind such a small animal. He did not go very rapidly and when upon Front it he stopped and brayed we felt quite silly. However after a great deal of persuasion we reached Armer's or rather Dunscombe's. The roads are lovely being smooth coral. A great heavy hedges of oleander are to be seen and in many places stone walls covered with Lantana. The most noted things on the way to East Warwick are the Royal palaces in Paget, a number of Mangroves grow in the bay and present a peculiar appearence. We remained at Dunscombe's for Supper. The household consists of Mr & Mrs Armer & 5 children, 2 Miss Dunscombe's and Mabel Dunscombe a cousin. Also Mr Dunscombe (Mrs Armer's brother) After supper we found that our little donkey was very anxious to start for home and from the way in which he started off we might be forgiven if we expected to go home at a good pace. Our hopes however were deemed to be disappointed and our donkey soon got down to a walk. I was compelled to hold up a carriage lamp all the way home on account of a law which was enacted on the Island that all vehicles of travel must carry a light after seven o'clock. When we got to Hamilton our lamp began to go out and Just as we reached Queen St, on which our hotel was situated, the lamp went out. However we escaped the fine and decided that one experience with a donkey cart was quite enough. East Warwick Church. Geo. Whitefield pulpit 1748 and Tablet. present pulpit High. June 29th Thurs. Took a walk around Hamilton and we explored town through the Public gardens after which we visited the store known as the Towers, looked around and returned home. The garden contained many beautiful trees, ponsiana {poinciana}, which has a very pretty red flower, another tree with a yellow flowers and numbers of oleanders, red, white & pink, palms, Sago and palmetto. The flower beds were filled with geraniums, foliage plants etc. June 30th Frid. In the afternoon got a carriage and went for a drive along the South Shore to Spanish Point, The drive was pretty along the Shore of the Bay and Spanish Point lovely. It is very rough and on one side are the ruins of an old house. Behind which the Ocean was to be seen stretching out as far as the ey horizon. On the other side a narrow strip of land, then a Small Bay, and then strip of land and then the vast Atlantic. On which were two or three sail boats. It was a very pretty scene and one which I hope I shall never forget. We returned by the 3 �north shore. The Ocean lovely and the rocks immense. We passed the Old Devonshire Church and paid it a short visit. It is very old but kept in pretty good repair. The old organ still remains and the high pulpit with the reading desk down below it. The Ivy was growing in at the windows and covered quite a lot of the outside. It was built in 16--. The Church Yard contained a great brassy flat stone which covered the family vaults. On account of lack of ground vaults are used altogether and are built with two parts so that a grave needs not be opened for a Year after anyone is buried in it. In 20 Years only dust remains. an old Cedar tree stood quite near the Church and was used at one time for a belfry. Continued our drive by the North Shore East Government house, which is situated on a high hill overlooking Hamilton and in the rear the Ocean, Returned to Hamilton & then went out to St John's Church Pembroke which has been rebuilt and is therefore quite modern. In the evening we went for a row over to one of the Islands where Mr Mickle had a bath and we returned by moonlight. Phosphorescent Sea. July 1st. Sat. Rowed over to Armer's in the Row boat where we stayed for tea and returned again by moonlight. The lights of Hamilton looked very pretty and the Fire Brigade were practising their torches, out in the Bay and which they were trying to extinguish looked quite pretty, and added considerably to the liveliness of the scene. We hurried home as quickly as possible on account of the roughness of the boys who usually occupy the town on Saturday nights. July 2nd Sund. Went to church in the morning. Came home sick and spent the afternoon and evening in bed. As Monday was spent in the same uninteresting way it is not worthy of special notice. July 4th Tues. On Tuesday afternoon the Kempes very kindly invited us to go for a sail with them which invitation we accepted & at two o'clock the boat left the wharf, containing Mr, Mrs, Walter, Ethel, {Eurena?} and Phoebe Kempe, Miss Burrows, a darkey who had charge of the boat, Mr Mickle and myself. We sailed to the West side of Hinson's Island and the gentlemen fished & Mr Kempe caught one fish which was thrown back into the water. In the meantime we had a couple of bunches of fruit, pineapple, orange & banana & mangoes. In the evening I went over to Kempe's while Mr M went over to see Mr Armer about going to St. Georges. Did not get back until after ten. July 5th We took the Paget ferry in the morning & Crossed, Met the Ms. and started for St George. Mr & 3 Miss Dunscombe's Mr, Mrs & 5 little Armers' Mrs Smith & Miss Ashcombe. When we reached Walsingham Caves we stopped for lunch. The driver acted as our guide and guided us through the caves illuminating them with palmetto. Growing in front of the 1st caves was a coffee tree the flowers of which were 4 �lovely both in appearance & perfume. Moore's Calabash tree was also near it. The Stagmalites {stalagmites} were very pretty and the water in the 1st cave 40 ft deep but so clear that you could see the bottom quite distinctly. The second cave was fuller of stagmitites {stalactites} but a passage went right through it so that we went in at one side and out at the other. We had our lunch in an old house close by a little pond & there resumed our journey to St George passing over the great causeway. We went to Mr Smith's in St George and he and Mrs Smith Kindly Showed us the sights of the town. 1st the gardens, A tablet erected to Sir George Somerset 1609 first catches the eye. A Screw palm and a monkey puzzle tree are two other prominent articles. Also a pond of water hyacinths. Our drive back in the evening was pleasant. July 6th Thurs. Mr Mickle felt poorly all day but in the evening Mr & Mrs MacInnis and ourselves took a carriage for the theatre at Prospect. The Soldiers provided the Entire programme. The whole of these {pri?} is in the choruses. The Statue dance was good. The Governor, his wife & daughters and all the officers and their wives were present in full dress. Although we were not in full dress we felt quite grand driving to a concert in a carriage with a darkey driver. July 7th Frid. On Friday and Saturday Mr Mickle was quite miserable and stayed in bed part of the time so that with the exception of going out to buy some oranges I was not out all day. July 9th Sund. Went to Presbyterian Church in the Morning. Mr & Mrs Powell from Florida & Mrs Williams from Glascow {Glasgow} arrived on the Orinoco & took up their quarters at the Windsor. Mr & Mrs Powell seemed very nice, considered Bermuda cool & took long walks. Mrs Williamson shy, Had a Maid, her husband an officer in the navy, was going to remain in Bermuda for 3 Yrs. Had been a great traveller. In the evening we went to the English Church which was held in the Mechanics Hall. As there was no usher we found a seat for ourselves but shortly after we were seated a snipe {snip} of a girl asked us if we would mind taking the seat in front as there was more people coming in that one. This naturally made us feel a little uncomfortable & as it was the hottest place I ever struck & the Minister was no good I am afraid we were not much benefited by going. We took a walk down front it to get cooled off. July 10th. Mond. Went in the afternoon to the Light House taking Ethel Kempe with us and driving home by the South Shore. 192 Steps we climbed but the view more than repaid us. Stretched below us we saw the Whole Island with a number of small ones 362 in number. And all around the Ocean only a Small piece of land in the midst of a Vast Sea. It caused one to wonder at the small space of land we were living on. We could hear the breakers on the South Shore quite distinctly and the waves breaking on the rocks were very pretty. 5 �July 11th. Tues. In the Morning went to the Dock Yard on the Slocum Triton. To enter the Dock Yard You pass 2 draw bridges & 2 moats. Within the Dock Yard are Saw Mills, Repair Shops, provisions stores etc. The most interesting objects were an old wooden vessel "The Irresistible" which looked like a castle of 3 Stories and a gun boat the "Scorpion" which we visited. One of the sailors showed us through and explained the Manner of loading the guns, firing a broadside etc. It was a turret Shop having 2 turrets containing 2, 19 ton guns each. On the upper deck was a Nordenfelt gun which fires 300 shots a minute. In the afternoon we went to Kempe's for tea. Miss Dunscombe, Miss Burrows, Mr, Mrs Armer & ourselves being there. The evening was spent in singing, playing etc. July 12th Wed. Spent a very quiet day. Caled on Mrs Burrows in the afternoon while Mr M went for a bath with Walter Kempe. July 13th Thurs. Went over to Armer's in the afternoon & then went to the South Shore with Miss Dunscombe, Mrs Armer Corinne & Russel & Jim for a bath. The first feeling upon slipping into the sea was that the waves would carry me into shore again but I sooned gained confidence and felt so wonderfully elated & light when I learnt to rise above the large waves when they rolled in. We stayed in about an hour. Had tea at Armer's and returned by Salt Kettle ferry. July 14th Frid. Frid. was a repetition of Thursday but that Mr Mickle went in too and helped me trying to teach me to swim. July 15th Sat. Went around to Armer's in the Somerset Stage and went for a bath on the South Shore. We returned by the ferry after having tea at Armer's. July 16th Sund. Went to the Presbyterian Church in the Morning and in the afternoon Walked out to Government house to see the grounds which are beautiful. Part of them are laid out in civilized Style while the remainder is left wild and many nice walks run through the roads. There is a small outlook on top of a high hill. We went up and beheld a lovely view. Hamilton below us and behind us the Atlantic. In the evening we went to the African Church. There 6 �was only three White people present, a soldier and ourselves. The singing was lovely, the sermon a muddle and the people polite. July 17th. Mond. Crossed to Paget in the Paget ferry, (row boats) and began to hunt for a road to the South Shire. Climbed up a tremendous hill only to find that we were in somebody's private grounds. Returned, enquired our way, round around and around a great hill and at last struck the road. By perserverance and when we were almost discouraged we reached Hungry Bay where we had a delightful bath & found a shorter way home. July 18th. Tues. Had another bath in Hungry Bay & began to swim a little. Ice cream. July 19th. Wed. Went shopping in the morning. To Hungry Bay in the afternoon where Mr M had a bath while I sat on the Rocks. We then ate four oranges and after returning home visited the English Cathedral which they have been building for some years but which is not yet nearly finished & which is costing a great sum of money. In the evening Mrs MacInnis went with us for Ice cream. July 20th. Thurs. Went over to Armers in the afternoon & went for a bath in the South Shore. Had tea there and returned by salt kettle ferry. In the evening Mrs MacInnis treated us to Ice cream at Meyers'. July 21st. Frid. Went down before breakfast to see the fishing fleet come in. The fish were brought in in crates fastened to the boats. As the fish were of all colors and all kinds & alive they looked very pretty. They were killed on the boat as they were sold. In the afternoon took the Somerset bus to Armer's and then started for the South Shore for a bath but as a shower came up we went into Mr Armer's store until is was over & then went on & had a splendid bath. Mr Armer & Mr Mickle, Jim Russel & Mrs Armer, Miss Dunscombe, Corinne & myself. It started to rain just as we started for home and we had shelter in a negro's cabin where there was a cute little darkey baby. Had tea at Armer's and went back to Hamilton on the ferry. July 22nd Sat. Went to Kempe's and to Armers to say good bye in the afternoon as we expected our boat to arrive & leave that day. In the morning we went over to the south shore & Mr M. had a 7 �bath while I sat on the rocks & watched the waves. As there had been a storm the day before the waves were quite high. July 23rd. Sund. Went to the Methodist Church in the morning with Mrs MacInnis. Text "Blessed Are the poor in Spirit for they Shall See God." We liked the sermon very much indeed & went back in the evening text " Quit You like Men, be Strong." As it rained all afternoon we stayed in our room and wrote a fairy story. July 24th. Mond. Went to the South Shore in the afternoon for a bath. Spent the evening wandering around looking for the signal of the boat. July 25th. Tues. Went down before breakfast to see the fishing fleet but as Monday was showery they did not go out. At three o'clock we went on board the tender accompanied by Mrs MacInnis & Mrs Bradley, And were taken out to the Taymouth Castle. The first thing we noticed was the disagreeable fact that all the staterooms were down stairs. However we got the Ladies Cabin which had 2 port-holes & was therefore fresher than the others. We were detained sometime & Mrs Bradley came on board but Mrs MacInnis remained on the tender. A little before 6 o'clock we started and everything was smooth sailing. The pilot got off opposite St George. We met a tug towing in a wrecked steamer. A {fancy?} Mast was rigged up on deck and the top of the cabin was stoved in. July 26th. Wed Sea very calm. Mrs Meyers, a simpleton who came on with us At Bermuda, had our meals on deck. Taymouth Castle 320 feet long, 2 bunches bannanas, 2 barrels pineaples, 2½ barrels lime, a box of mangoes, 3 parrots & 2 Negro girls in back. passengers, Vaisis, who got intoxicated the last day on board, Mr Schofield & Mr Neave, 2 lieutenants of Berkshire {requicest?}going home on sick leave, Captain Mara, Mr Ellicombe, Mrs Meyer & ourselves. Captain Mara said " There are a great many wrecks floating around in the Atlantic, some of these level with the sea. The U.S. & Eng have made some efforts to retrieve these but nothing systematic has been done. Charts have been got out showing their position. Whenever I come to any I {spurn?} them if possible as I think a great many vessels which are lost at sea have struck on these water-logged vessels & gone down. (All editorial in the 'trail' a few days after we returned revived Mr M's story about bricks, the "City of Pekin" etc. July 27th Thurs. The Gulf Stream was quite stormy and the waves washed on deck all day. We did not feel very comfortable squall about 4 o'clock. chairs, barrel of pineapples etc, rolled down to the 8 �railing, ordered below where we nearly expired for want of air. Our State room smelt so dreadfully of sugar that we slept on couches in the music salon. July 28th Frid. Lovely day. A pleasure even to live. Enjoyed our meals downstairs. Saw quite close 2 large Steamers after tea saw several Whales sporting quite close to the Ship. Just at dark the fishing fleet which was anchored in "St Annie's Churchyard" so called on account of fishermen drowned there from St Anne. In the evening Mr Lauir, the purser, and some of the others entertained us in the salon with comic songs etc. Slept in salon. July 29th. Sat. Beautiful day. pilot came on board about 6.30 a.m. in sight of land all day. Anchored outside of St John {Saint John} harbour to wait for high tide. At 6. p.m. then after getting the necessary amount of water proceeded up the river a short distance & upon receiving permission sailed up to the wharf where the Doctor came on board. Landed in pouring rain & climbed a long ladder. got into a cab. Where the friendly Mrs Meyers joined us and went to the 'Clifton Manse" where we got a room on 3rd flat. July 30th. Sund. Went to the 'Stone Church' English where the volunteers had parade service. Old church. Nice organ and the Singing was beautiful especially the Te Deum. The amount of style was wonderful after Bermuda & the difference between materials (Velvet & cotton) quite noticeable. Went for a walk around the city in the afternoon. Climbed a high hill & had a splendid view. Very picturesque & hilly. Went to St Andrews Church (Pres.) in the evening. Minister ugly & conceited. Blind Man in the choir who read with his fingers & sang very well (a solo & in a quartette) but through his nose. Went for a walk after church when the friendly Mrs Meyers again accompanied us (by her own invitation) 53 steps to go to Dinner 20 more to go down town. July 31st. Mond. Had to hurry breakfast somewhat to catch a car for Indiantown to take the boat up the St John {Saint John} River. Cars not runnning. Cabman fooled $1 out of us. Got on Steamer Olivette for John Vanwart's. The sail was pleasant & the banks of the River beautiful but water very muddy. And hill after another all the way. Just had time to have dinner at hotel at John Vanwart's & catch the steamer "David Weston" for return trip landing in St John {Saint John} at 3.30 & took the bus to the hotel. Went for a walk after our return & spent the evening in the room. Mrs Meyer took her departure to a private boarding home early in the morning. The captain showed us 2 small alligators which he had caught on the St John River Florida & which he kept in a large wooden case. 9 �Aug 1st. Tues. Breakfast at seven. Cab for the Wharf Where we took the "New Brunswick" for Portland. Very nice boat and a good many passengers. Very nice day. Called at Eastport about 12. Quite pretty & on the boundary between Maine & N.B. Many surveyor's marks to be seen saw a Revenue Cutter with a very peculiar bow. About 1 p.m. a fog settled down & Whistle kept blowing, answered by foghorn on Shore & sailing vessel horn, until 1 A M when the fog lifted. Stayed on deck nearly all afternoon. Aug 2nd Wed. Landed in Portland very early in the morning before 5 and walked over to the Station which is very comfortable indeed, containing 4 lovely rocking chairs & several other nice chairs. Had breakfast at the Station & left on 8.25 A M. train for Montreal Via White Mts. a bride on board, a friend of Mrs John Cameron's Mr & Mrs Sandford (an actor & his wife) on train also. Very pleasant intelligent well-traveled people who made the time pass quickly. Dinner at Bartlett. Supper in the Dining Car where they took Mrs Sandford (who had been married 4½ Yrs for the bride). Lake Memphremagog & Richlieu {Richelieu} River. Mts beautiful beyond description. Got to Montreal about 9 p.m. and went to the Queen's Hotel where we had a very nice room with a bathroom. Aug. 3rd Thurs. After breakfast took a walk to Notre Dame church & then got a cab for the Jesuit church which we also visited. Then continued our trip up to the top of Mt Royal, 800 ft high, where we saw the Lunch spread for the Men of the Italian Flag ship & got a view of Montreal. On our way back we visited the "Grey Nunnery" The Chapel first where we saw the procession of nuns & heard their service Then an old lady showed us through the building. Sick people, aged, children (Maypole, dance) Then Schools etc. After dinner visited St. Peter's which, when finished, will surely be beautiful. Then the Italian Flag Ship. 2. 25 ton guns on lower deck, 6, 17 ton guns, 3 Machine guns on upper deck At the front, 1 pointing each way & out in front of the wheel house 1 gun which fires 620 shots in a min. At back 2 machines guns, 2 which fire 620 etc. & 3 Revolver guns & from the rear wheel house Another machine gun. Draws 59 ft of water. "Extra". Down below were the muskets & swords for 300 men. Went through the market on the way home also a store of statuary & visited La Salle Museum. After Supper went to the Cyclorama "Jerusalem at the Time of the Crucifixion" which was very fine. Aug 4th. Frid. 5 Min. for breakfast and a rush for the Station when we got on the train for Lachine as it was moving out. Expected to catch the boat & run the Rapids but waited & waited, all in vain! It did not come. Everybody else caught the 9.45 train back to the City. We did not care whether we caught it or not until it was gone & then we were very sorry that we had missed 10 �it. A wait of 3 hours stared us in the face. Nothing to do & nothing to see. We walked down along the River, then to the Station & resigned ourselves to our fate (waiting). The longest & dullest times come to an end and at 11.45 we got on about the slowest train I ever met, And crept back to Montreal. With {?} ruffled & about 25 lbs of dust. Then went on a Shopping expedition, tickets, cap, toys, neckties, socks & book. After lunch C. J. M. had a sleep & then we took in the Art Gallery Where we saw some very fine pictures. Embarked on the "Cuba" for Hamilton at 8 o'clock p.m. M. Cuba high & narrow about 40 passengers on board among whom were the Cargills. Spent the evening getting through the locks. Aug. 5th. Sat. Beautiful day. Got up about half past five & had a walk on the upper deck before breakfast. Music in the evening. Rain. Aug. 6th. Sund. Cool to-day. Read "The Refugees" {Sir Arthur Conan Doyle} rough & a great many sick. hymns in the evening. Saw Maggie Cameron for about ½ hr at Kingston at 8. A.M. Aug 7th Mond. Reached Toronto about 3.30 a.m. Where we stayed, loading on grain, until about 12. Reached Hamilton about 4 o'clock. In the evening we went to the telegraph office & had some Ice Cream at Crawford's. Mr & Mrs Howitt very nice. Mrs Howitt of Guelph also visiting there. Aug 8th. Tues. Went for a walk in the morning with Arthur. Mrs Howitt, Arthur, Maurice, C.J.M. & myself went for a drive in a cab up over the Mountain Going up on the Elevated railway. Frank Hyde came in for tea & spent the evening. He sang for us & we enjoyed it very much indeed. Aug 9th. Wed. Left on the 9.15 train for Chesley accompanied by Mrs Howitt Sr. Mr Howitt came down to see us off. Railway Journey very tiresome. Reached home on afternoon train. House very nicely fixed up to receive us. Reception in the evening which was very pleasant. Thus ended my wedding trip. Seven weeks and one day. Pleasant - all of it. I suppose one never forgets their wedding trip but I think it well to note it down for none of us know what may happen. Aug 25th Frid. Was quite pleased to receive a call from Daisy L & Kinnie this afternoon. We went up the River for a canoe ride & they went to Cooke's for tea & stayed all night with me. Aug 26th Sat. 11 �Drove out to Hanover with the girls & spent a very pleasant day at Dr Landerkin's. Mr Mickle came in about 9. p. m. (having been out to Maple Hill on business) and we came back on the late train together. They had quite a laugh at our expense saying that Mr Mickle could not do without me that long. Sept 1 Frid C.J.M. and I drove out to Walkerton and spent the day with Dr. Sinclair's. It began to rain in the evening so that it was 10. p m when we started for home which we reached at 12.30. Sept. 9th. Sat. When I was dusting this morning Matt. called & I went for a drive with him (about 9 miles out) & did not get back until 2 o'clock. Enjoyed it of course. I don't feel like a married woman & I consider that I have a better time than many girls who are not married. Sept 19th. Tues. Started about a quarter to eight a.m. for Walkerton to hear Laurier. Went to the Hartley House. Mr & Mrs Lawson, Mr & Mrs W. D. Bell. Went to Mr Robb's for dinner. Mr & Mrs Beaton were there also. Mrs Beaton does not impress one very favorably and uses very bad English. (Speaking in the drill Shed which was nicely decorated with Evergreen Bunting & flags. Speakers. O'Connor, Rowan. Mrs Landerkin Melock, Laurier, McMullen Patterson. Laurier very clever & pleasing. Met Mrs Sinclair, Mr Robertson invited us to six o'clock dinner but as we had just had tea we declined very windy drive home. Sept July 22nd Frid Departed on the 11.20 train for Gravenhurst Had Mrs Cooke & the Dr. as far as Palmerston. They were on their way to the World's Fair. Saw Frank and Charlie Cooke at Harriston. Stayed in Guelph all night at Mrs Goldie's. A beautiful house and a lovely view. Marble Hall, Marble bath-room etc. Our bed room had a dressing room. We went in the evening into "Woodside." Sept 23rd Sat. Left on the 6.40 a m. train. Drove to the Station in the phaeton {carriage}. Had to wait at Orangeville for 1½ hrs. Saw Jessie Cooke at Cookstown. Reached Gravenhurst at half past two. Charlie and Mrs Mickle met us at the Station. Sept 24th. Sund. Mr & Mrs Mickle very kind. Charlie nice boy. Bertha & Grace rather spoiled. House very nice and grounds large. 25 incandescent lights in the house 4 Spare bed rooms etc. Gravenhurst rather small place but pretty country. Churches small and not very well filled. Mrs Mickle very jolly and splendid company. 12 �Sept 26th. Tues. Went to Mrs Mowry's for tea. They lived at one time in Fenelon Falls and knew Aunt Maggie, Uncle Jim & family. Strange how you meet people everywhere. It does make the world seem small. Went to Miss Arnot's Millinery opining afterwards nothing pretty to be seen. {repeat of entries for Sept 19, 23, 24} Sept 19th. Tues. Started about a quarter to eight a.m. for Walkerton to hear Laurier. Went to the Hartley House. Mr & Mrs Lawson, Mr & Mrs W. D. Bell. Went to Mr Robb's for dinner. Mr & Mrs Beaton were there also. Mrs Beaton does not impress one very favorably and uses very bad English. (Speaking in the drill Shed which was nicely decorated with Evergreen Bunting & flags. Speakers. O'Connor, Rowan. Mrs Landerkin Melock, Laurier, McMullen Patterson. Laurier very clever & pleasing Met Mrs Sinclair, Mr Robertson invited us to six o'clock dinner but as we had just had tea we declined very windy drive home. Sept July 22nd Frid Departed on the 11.20 train for Gravenhurst Had Mrs Cooke & the Dr. as far as Palmerston. They were on their way to the World's Fair. Saw Frank and Charlie Cooke at Harriston. Stayed in Guelph all night at Mrs Goldie's. A beautiful house and a lovely view. Marble Hall, Marble bath-room etc. Our bed room had a dressing room. We went in the evening into "Woodside." {repeat of page 35} Sept 23rd Sat. Left on the 6.40 a m. train. Drove to the Station in the phaeton. Had to wait at Orangeville for 1½ hrs. Saw Jessie Cooke at Cookstown. Reached Gravenurst at half past two. Charlie and Mrs Mickle met us at the Station. Sept 24th. Sund. Mr & Mrs Mickle very kind. Charlie nice boy. Bertha & Grace rather spoiled. House very nice and grounds large. 25 incandescent lights in the house 4 Spare bed rooms etc. Gravenhurst rather small place but pretty country. Churches small and not very well filled. Mrs Mickle very jolly and splendid company. Sept 26th. Tues. 13 �Went to Mrs Mowry's for tea. They lived at one time in Fenelon Falls and knew Aunt Maggie, Uncle Jim & family. Strange how you meet people everywhere. It does make the world seem small. Went to Miss Arnot's Millinery opening afterwards nothing pretty to be seen. Sept 27th. Wed. Went to the exhibition in the afternoon. Drove around the race track and then folded literature in the G.C.L. U. Quite a queer place for me to be. Mrs Mickle had a few ladies in for tea. Miss Heath and I danced the {Shalisa? Schottische?}, Minuet etc. and then we played "Crockinole" {crokinole}. Sept 28th. Thurs. Went to a lecture on U.P.S.C.E. Work in the Methodist Church by Mr Caldwell of Toronto. Was too sleepy to enjoy it. Ran home all the way from the corner. Sept 30th. Sat. Went up to Bala on the "Muskoka". The Lake is very pretty as the foliage is just changing and the little Islands look so pretty. Grace was rather cross and so spoiled our enjoyment somewhat. Oct. 1st. Sund. Went to the English church in the Morning. A harvest service. The fruit decorations were very scarce and none of the others pretty. Wrote a story "The Lonely Grave" in the evening. Oct 2nd. Mond. Went across Gull Lake in the afternoon to a picnic. The Lake is very pretty and the picnic grounds also. From the rocks we had such a pretty view and the sunset was beautiful. Had a nice row home in the evening. Miss Mickle proves very annoying. She knew we were going to the picnic at half past two and she actually lay down & went off to sleep at that time and at 3 o'clock we had to waken her & start off at ½ hr. late. Oct. 3rd. Tues. Went to Mrs Grant's party in the evening. Wore my cream silk. Dr Grant (who is going to Scotland next week) and I flirted a little I am afraid. He walked home with us afterwards. The electric light went out before we could get ready for bed. Oct. 4th. Wed. Stayed in all day and knit at a cape which I am making for Mother. Helped Nellie (The girl) iron in the evening. 14 �Oct. 6th. Frid. Went Shopping in the Morning with Mrs Mickle. She had a large party of Young people at which I enjoyed myself. very much. Miss Mickle astonished everybody very much this morning by announcing that she was going home in the afternoon. It was quite annoying. However we went to the Station to see her off. Oct. 9th. Mond. Left on the early train for home. Mr Mickle came with us as far as the "Severn" and Mrs Mickle as far as Toronto. At Toronto Station I met Miss Louie Mickle Mrs & Miss Ellis. When I got to Guelph. I called on Dr Howitt who was away & then went to Jackson's where I had supper. They went to the station with me and I got home by the late train. Oct. 13th. Frid. Mrs M.A.. Matt. Mrs G D Bell, Mr Bell, John Dobbie, Tom Dobbie, Mr Mickle & myself all started on the train for the World's Fair. Had tea at Hyde's and got on Sleepers a night landing in Chicago at 4 o'clock on Saturday Oct. 14. Sat. Had some time to wait for a street car. Arrived at J.N. Thompson's where we got a very small bedroom. Had tea & went to the grounds. Electrical Building, pillar of different colored electric lights up which the light ran, then out along lines of lights to balls up which the light flashed. Then began again at the pillar. Up stairs there were a good many pianos from all over the world. Electric fountain which was very beautiful indeed. Electric theatre, a scene in the Alps, Sunrises, daylight, Sunset, Street, Midnight by electric light. The Telautograph which was very interesting. Administration Building. A model of U.S. Treasury Made of Silver Dollars. Mining Building. Miners Cabin, Liberty in Salt, Oval pillar, Iron pillar, Electrical Build. Electric fountain, Red, green, blue, yellow, White, Chickens hatched by electricity. Egyptian Temple. Beautiful green glass pillars lighted by electric lights. Oct. 15th. Sund. Columbia Theatre. Rev John McNeil. 2 Sam. 23. 11- 12 & 20. Quite an actor. Given to Jokes. Kicked his foot in a wonderful manner. 3. o'clock. Baptist Church on Wabash Ave. to hear D. L. Moody on the Work of the Shepherd. Sheep only follow their leader but a sick Sheep will follow anyone. Carry the lamb over the water & the sheep will follow. Applied to the death of children. Matt & Mr M. went at night to hear Dr. Pierson. Oct 16th. Mond. 15 �Mining Build. German Exhibit with Scenery at the back. Cases strewn with silver. Missouri, Map in Stone, Louisiana, Lot's Wife in Rock Salt. Silver pillar from New South Wales with a man bearing a globe on his back on the top. Typical scene in Iowa Coal fields, Miners at work, a car of coal. asbestos, a rock with a fibre in it which will not burn and from which they make fire proof clothing. Transportation Build. Modes of boats. Map of World. Gondola from Venice upholstered in Black with furred edges. Cargo boats from Bengal India. Three post of Vessel "Waranna" 1538. Panorama of Austrian Alps. Model of Saloon Steerage, Cabin etc. of a great attractive steamer. The boat in which Grace Darling went to the rescue. Models of funeral boats. 4000 Yr old found in a tomb in Upper Egypt. Models of Venetian Gondolas of 15th, 17th & 19th centuries. Model of Egyptian temple 222 B.C. funeral boat, Rough wood whitewashed. Locomotives 1803 & 1829. (the Rocket) Locomotives wooden on top 1837-1838. Lovely fancy sleigh White Sea egg resting on a bed of sea weed & the runners placed on 4 Dolphins. Front a sea Dragon, 5 Months for carving. 6 Months to make it. Saw Dr {Bemear} & had quite a talk with him while {Mr or Mrs} M.A. was resting at the C.P.R. train. Hearse Valued at $12000. White hearse valued at $9000. Model of new electric railway & run 200 mls an hour. Hung by 1 side of the car. Duke of Newcastle carriage. Ancient State Carriage of Don Pedro 1822. Columbus Caravel. Ste-Marie. Constantinople Street Carriers. Wooden German Railway of the 16th century. Still in use in the Hungarian Districts. Intramural Railway. Long wait and a train of a number of empty coaches went past us without stopping. Saw the esquimax {Eskimo} as we passed their village on the Main & got a good view of the grounds. Fisheries First the tanks containing living fish. Big Shark with Small one following. paddle fish, toad fish, Star fish, Eels, Gold fish, etc. Other part of Building, Harbor seal (stuffed fish) Skeleton of Whale, Alaska fur seal (Blue Grey with fins at Side.) Sturgeon, Hooded Seal, Otter, Mink, Beavers, White Whale, Shark (White Bear Shields, Harpoons etc.) in Norway Exhibit with a number of nice Skins, Japan {?} glass, Japanese pearls, Whale bone. Holland, Model of boat, fisherman & waves, Sword fish, sword fish sword, alligator. U.S. Government Build. Sea Lion, Alaska 3 Hatch Bidarka {Baidarka=Aleutian kayak}, Skin of Sea Lion cover. Big tree with a Chair in it, Greely Expedition, Snow ice, with wax figures etc. with the flag displayed nearest the north pole. War department. Bunker Hill flag. Smithsonian Institute Exhibit.) Indian papoose & Indians of all Kinds, Reindeer, Walrus, Rocky Mt. sheep & goats, African Buffalo, Sacred Bull of India, American Buffalo. (stuffed animals). Light Houses, Old & New Kinds, Mail Service. Dog train, old Mail coach of 1868 in which Gen. Garfield, President Arthur & Gen. Sherman travelled. 16 �Manufacturers Build. Bar in tiles, Model of a Gate, temples etc. in Japan. Dishes etc. Germany, Candles Crucifix, coats of arms, lamps etc. Armour, Knives, Room where King Ludwig of Bavaria lived Suit worth $2000000. Frames of Chairs etc. Solid gold, Gold candles, French dolls, Room exact copy of original Bed room of Napoleon I worth $8000. Parisian wedding in wax. House furnishings, Jewellry, perfumes, silk worms, silks etc. dress embroidered in pearls, Big Stove (Garland) Beautiful furniture. Oct 17th Tues. Dahomey Village. Mud cabins covered with figures. Gods, Mud Shapes covered with clotted blood flies etc. Grinding corn with a stone. Music, Stove pipes drums etc. Dance, a stately advance a few stick ups & another advance etc. papoose. Thatched houses. Chinese temple. Old Vienna Finest glass in the world. soap in the shape of peaches, pears, apples etc. East India Palace Gold work. Algerian Palace Many things for sale. Streets of Cairo. Camels & donkeys ridden by visitors. Helmets rugs etc. Turkish Mahommedan {Mohammedan} Temple, Obelisk. Persian War Tent 400 Yrs old. worth $1000 000. All hand work. The Work of 35000 Turkish women for 5 Yrs & then presented to the Shah for a war tent. Bed of Princess of Turkey 300 Yrs old. Valued at $5000. Streets of Constantinople a lot of Shops. Japanese {?}. Blarney Castle. California Building. Fruit preserved. Ball of oranges. pyramids of bottles, Raisins, Glass case of Walnuts, Pampas grass, Prune horse & Man. Californian Lion. Killed 3 Man, 1 boy & a Mule before it was killed. {Grain?} in glass cases, bottles etc. pyramid of Oranges & lemons, Model of San Francisco. Gold nuggets. Rubbelite {Rubellite}, Marble, Quartz Crystal ½ Walnut-Made of Walnuts. Onyx, Olives, Nectarines, Pomegranates etc. Illinois Build. Stone implements found in Ill. picture Made of grain on wall. Fountain of wood in forestry Depart. fish pond, flowers, Pottery found in Ill. Woman's Build for lunch. Russian Costumes embroidered in pearl & gold. Statue of America & 6 prominent men. "These are My Jewels." Art Building, Triumph of the Holy Cross (Spain) Santa Maria in a Storm (Russia) Foreclosure of the Mortgage (Canada) Tullia Driving over the dead body of her father (German) Death of an exhiled Woman in Siberia (Polish) Mother of Sorrows (Drapery very real) Danish Family Street in Copenhagen (very vivid). Horticultural Build. Crystal Cave (no good.) Big tree 28 ft in diameter. Wine Cellar. Oct 18th. Wed. MidwayAntropological {Anthropological} Build. 17 �Annuals, Lions tigers, Monkey, Arabian Monkey, Rocky Mt. Burroes etc. Antropological {Anthropological} Build Skeletons, Giant Squid, 8 short arms & 2 long ones covered with teeth, Mammoth, somewhat like an elephant only hairy. Octopus, 8 arms with suckers, Stuffed Moose, Buffalo, Wild Cat, lynx, Bengal tiger, Wolverine, Porcupine, Walrus, Mitten of Dame Eve in Stone, Guillotine, Racoon, Wolf, 1st Electrocution Chair, Plaster Castes from National Museum at Athens 4 centuries before Christ, Mercury. (finest Work in Museum). Minerva, fortune, Neptune., Idols of all Kinds, Winged Lion. Dairy Build. Horse Made of Butter. Pioneer Cabin 18 oz. Spinning wheel etc. Shoe Build. Boy's Russet Brogau {Brogue} of 1833. Prince Shouisski {Shuisky} boots from Russia 16th Century. Straw waterproof Shoes. Sandals worn by Spanish soldiers, Shoes from Corea, Asia, Turned up toes wooden & Straw. Sweden. five tops toes the shape of a curve. South America. Sole toe & Strap. Peru. Great nails in the sole. India. toes turned right back. Lapland fur boots. Shoes from Turtle claws. Shoes worn by a Bedouin. Shiekles (Sheiks) in the desert. Shoes from Palestine inside of sole inlaid with pearl. Strap for holding them on. Wooden slippers from Norway. Japan shoes. Brown wicker sole. Japan Stocking. 2 places for toes. Long boots worn in Texas all the time for 14 Yrs. Leather Quilt. 'Pinta" & "Santa Maria." Agriculture Build. Mammoth cheese. Cape of Good Hope. Angora Hair, Ostrich feathers, Ostrich eggs, Angora goat. Ben goat, Ostrich & Young, ( a black one & a gray one) Bushman's stone implements. Algeria Bees wax, Inlaid Marble Cabinet. Manufacturers Build. Singer Sewing Machine exhibit. Spanish velvet, pills in bottles, (S.S. Machine) Bedroom, parlor & dining room. pictures, chairs, curtains, table linen etc. done on the machine) Stained glass windows, Harps, Earliest printed newspapers, Mexico, Marble books, fruit etc. Bust in Parrafine. {Parrafin} Persian rugs. Spain, lace, fans, Curtains, Red & White Arches & colored pillars. "Quadrica" { Columbus Quadriga} & 4 horses Made of hand hammered copper. fur cape North $5000 Russian Sable cloak worth $13500. Telescope 75 tons. Tiffaney {Tiffany} diamond $100 000. Tiffaney {Tiffany} Chapel, Crucifix Worth $3000000, contains (the Chapel) 500000 pieces of stained glass. Chimes, "Swanee River." etc Gold plated Bedstead $2520. Silver plated $225 & $350 Paris Bedstead. green with painted figures $7800. four chairs in Russia exhibit. China Ivory idols. Embroidered Screens, dishes, Incense slippers, shoes inlaid with pearl, Ivory fans. Embroidered Satin fans, Embroidered Silk Coverlid (figures with China faces) Carved cabinet. Embroidered Silk lantern. Marble Chess board (Oxidised Silver & Brass Men Supported on blue Marble. Bronze Statues, Paris, Engine & car of Spools of Silk. Wheels, covered wood & Spokes of Spools. Incandescent light for head light.. Porcelain works, Beautiful China picture at back of lites, fountain, Silver Court exhibits of Bavaria, Art industries, Robes, Sword & riding whip of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Read leather {Pictures?} 18 �$150. English hand Made silk rug 4000 000 Stiches, Length of silk used being about 28 Miles Cdn. Indian curiosities. Compass over 359 Yrs old. Made in St Malo 1534, used by J. Cartier when exploring Can & the St Lawrence 1536. Duplicate of Marie Antoinette's Bed cover. White Silk. Hand embroidered in Roses grapes & basket. Oct 19th. Thurs. White Star line Build. Ships. State rooms etc. Puck printing presses, pictures etc Woman's Build. Lace from Belgium, Painting, Artificial flowers. Inventions. Egg. Beater, Nail nib. press board, Refrigerator, Coffee pot etc. American Costume dolls. Indiana Build. Statues, Blue tile grate. Colorado Minerals, Washington fur Mast 215 ft high 3½ ft in diameter. Model farm on floor, ploughs, horses, Reapers, Rakes, Men, house. Skeleton of Mammoth 13 ft high. North Dakota (outside) petrified stumps. Red River Cart with a Steer hitched in it. in use until 1781. Kansas Cocoons of silk, decorations in Cree, panorama of animals on Mts. Bull Moose, (Largest known) 2 Moose with horns locked. Small railway running around the top of the building. New Mexico ancient stone idols. Household Gods of Pueblo Indians. Ceylon Black elephants. Model Showing Cultivation of rice & cocanuts {coconuts}. Royal Mail cart drawn by oxen (driver sitting in front.) Model of a tea factory, boats, coins etc. Albert Memorial Hyde park London. Manufacturers Build. Italy. Statues in wood Carving, Marble etc. Bronze vase $20000 Machinery Hall. First printing press in New Hampshire 1742. Lincoln park. Pelicans, Virginia owls, eagles, birds, Lions, tigers, Jaguars, elephant, Capybara, Spotted Cavia, Anteater, Monkeys, Alligators, turtles, Alpaca lamas, Kangaroo, Tapir, Snakes, Baboon parrots, (Red, Green & grey) Cockatoo, Prairie dogs, Badger, Brown Bear, Wolves, Coyote (fast runner) Black Wolf, Red fox, racoons, Climbing bear, 2 White bears, 1 big brown bear, 7 other bears, puma or Mt Lion, 13 Buffalos, 7 fawns, Canada lynx, 14 Guinea pigs, rabbits, foxes, 3 Rocky Mt. sheep, Mule deer, 2 Moose, 14 Angora goats, Wapiti (deer), Marsh Hawk, otter, conservatory, Chrysanthemums, Begonias, pansies, ferns, {Canes?}, Rubber tree, Water Lillies, picture plants. 19 �McVicar's {McVicker's} Theatre after having lunch at a restaurant {Gunters?} Crane {William H. Crane} in "Brother John" very good. Oct 20th. Frid. Cooper & Seigel's. Moody & McNell {McNeill}. in Central Music Hall. Moody on a Christian's power. McNeel {McNeill} on "David & Goliath." Individuality in preaching etc." Masonic temple. Dinner at a restaurant. Crowd at the gates for rain. Carrie Ritchie with Bells' in Sleeper no. 5 extra. we in no. 6. Reached Stratford Sat Morning 8.30. Had Breakfast at Hyde. Got home at 4. p. m. Oct. 31st Tues. Went out to Paisley to Mrs Row's funeral. Service in the church. Saw Mr & Mrs Mickle. Had rather an uncomfortable drive home. Very dark & roads bad. Aurelia, Nell Mc, Nell & I after tea began our practise of "the Ladies Speak at Last." Nov 2nd. Frid. Went out to Walkerton with Mr M. Stayed & had dinner at Sinclair's. Rather a cold drive home. Nov. 8th Thurs. Went out to Walkerton again. Called on Mrs Robb & had dinner with her. Called on Mother Genevieve and spent the rest of the time at Sinclair's. Went for a Walk with the Dr. Dec. 19th. Tues. Gave a concert for the Mechanics Institute. Address by Ralph McNeal. Solos by Charlie Smellie as professor Fenwick was taken with La Grippe and could not come. "The Ladies Speak at Last" Recitation by Aurelia Lamont and a Gipsy {Gypsy} Scene which was rather short to suit the audience. Otherwise everything was a success. Dec 10th. Went to see "The Last Loaf". Flow Currie, Mina Schroeder etc. Have been to a number of other concerts also. "Hazel Kirtle" (Miss Biette) "Robinson Crusoe" (troupe) Eurenia Wells, Jennie Ray (Steel bass, piano, singing, xylophone. Automatic Hand bells etc. {BLANK PAGE} {BLANK PAGE} {BLANK PAGE} 20 �{BLANK PAGE} de 35 {stamp} A.S. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front Cover Blue Marble}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover blue marble}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover blue marble}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Kate H.{Halliday} Mickle</p> <p>1893.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 20th Tues. The most eventful day of my life I expect. The day upon which I was married. What I felt and what I thought I will not write here for nobody knows who may read. Our wedding I consider was very nice. Mr Howith, Arthur, Miss Mickle and the people at home were present. Mr Howith performing the ceremony. A number of friends were at the station to see us depart. It so pleasant to have them come to say good bye but so much kissing seems silly. Our railway journey to Niagara Falls N. Y (where we stayed for the night) was dusty and tiring. We stayed at "Prospect House" where we had a very comfortable room and a nice parlor. We had a view of the Falls by moonlight. They are much more beautiful than I thought when I saw them last summer. The view crossing Suspension Bridge was also very beautiful.</p> <p>June 21st Wed. Left at 10 a.m. for New York. Had a wait of 2 hrs. in Buffalo where we employed our hire in driving around the city. The first place which we visited was the house of Icineration {Incineration?}. The Chapel where the service is held, after which all leave</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>but two people who remain to witness the cremation. The body is carried into a small room, taken from the coffin and placed on a marble slab which is then rolled into the retort (already heated for 1 1/2 hrs) where in the space of an hour and a half it is reduced to ashes. The furnace is down in the basement and was brought from Italy and set up by an Italian. After being thus cheerfuly entertained we visited the graveyard which was certainly well cared for. One tomb in particular was very pretty. A marble monument (the sides of which were glass) contained four marble figures in different positions and around it were place marble seat and marble urns filled with flowers. The cemetery is controlled by the city and in one part they have arranged the small tombstones of all dead firemen and in the center erected a large monument for all firemen. Next came Dufferin Park which is immense and very pretty arranged. York then Main, the Empire fast express, which passed along the edge of the Hudson and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>arrived in New York at 10.p.m. We went to the Broadway Central Hotel where we were shown a room of the 2nd flat which looked out on the roof and felt as if it contained only about 1 inch of fresh air. We changed for one higher up but with a window facing the street but as we wanted a bath we moved once more and betook ourselves to the 4th flat where we had a parlor, a bedroom and a bath-room.</p> <p>June 22nd Thurs.</p> <p>Got a cab in the morning after we had with a great deal of difficulty found the breakfast room and partaken of our morning repast, and drove out to Brooklyn Bridge. After crossing which we returned to the Hotel (Driving up 5th ave first) and had dinner at 3 p.m. We embarked on the Orinoco for Bermuda. In passing out of U of harbor the Statue of Liberty could be seen for some distance. The night was lovely and the sail delightful</p> <p>June 23rd Frid.</p> <p>Found the State room excessively warm in the morning and myself quite uncomfortable. (Caused no doubt by the roll of the Dock). I lay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in my berth and read until night where I went on deck for a short time. My meals consisted of very little and were few and far between. Saturday was but a repetition of friday and deserves or requires no special notes.</p> <p>June 25th Sund.</p> <p>Arrived in Bermuda on Sunday morning about 7 and anchored in Grassy Bay. Went to the Wharf in the tender and took a carriage to the Windsor Hotel. In the office we found nobody and waited for awhile when a darkey boy arrived and asked if we would like to see the Missus. Upon her appearance on the scene we were shown our bedroom which proved to be both large and comfortable. Went to the Presbyterian Church in the evening. Dr. Burrows - preacher. Church small, pipe organ hot brick good deed singing wretched.</p> <p>June 26th Mond.</p> <p>Had a visit from Mr. Armer who came to Hamilton on the Ferry. It seemed nice to see somebody that we knew. Mr. Mickle</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>went home with him and upon his return brought me a very pretty bouquet from Mrs. Armer. The vegetation on the Island being altogether tropical was something quite new to me. From the front of the hotel we could see across the road, 'a row of Pride of India' kiss, in a garden a large rubber tree and plenty of oleanders were to be seen in the distance</p> <p>June 27th Tues.</p> <p>Got - by this time pretty well acquainted (at least well enough to speak) with Mr. and Mrs. McInnis of Edinburgh who were staying at the Windsor. They had been there five months and as Mr MacInnis was working in a jewellers store there their stay in Bermuda was to be a long one. Mrs. Armes called and brought me a second pretty bouquet. Called with her at Mrs. Kempe's who lived over the way.</p> <p>June 28th Wed.</p> <p>We got a donkey cart after dinner and drove to Armer's, 5 miles; We felt rather absurd perched up in a little cart behind such a small animal. He did not go very rapidly and when upon Front it he stopped and brayed we felt quite silly. However after a</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>great deal of persuasion we reached Armer's or rather Dunscombe's. The roads are lovely being smooth coral. A great heavy hedges of oleander are to be seen and in many places stone walls covered with Lantana. The most noted things on the way to East Warwick are the Royal palaces in Paget, a number of Mangroves grow in the bay and present a peculiar appearence. We remained at Dunscombe's for Supper. The household consists of Mr &amp; Mrs Armer &amp; 5 children, 2 Miss Dunscombe's and Mabel Dunscombe a cousin. Also Mr Dunscombe (Mrs Armer's brother) After supper we found that our little donkey was very anxious to start for home and from the way in which he started off we might be forgiven if we expected to go home at a good pace, Our hopes however were deemed to be disappointed and our donkey soon got down to a walk. I was compelled to hold up a carriage lamp all the way home on account of a law which was enacted on the Island that all vehicles of travel must</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>carry a light after seven o'clock. When we got to Hamilton our lamp began to go out and Just as we reached Queen St, on which our hotel was situated, the lamp went out. However we escaped the fine and decided that one experience with a donkey cart was quite enough. East Warwick Church. Geo. Whitefield pulpit 1748 and Tablet. present pulpit High</p> <p>June 29th Thurs.</p> <p>Took a walk around Hamilton and we explored town through the Public gardens after which we visited the store known as the Towers, looked around and returned home. The garden contained many beautiful trees, ponsiana {poinciana}, which has a very pretty red flower, another tree with a yellow flowers and numbers of oleanders, red, white &amp; pink, palms, Sago and palmetto. The flower beds were filled with geraniums, foliage plants etc.</p> <p>June 30th Frid.</p> <p>In the afternoon got a carriage and went for a drive along the South Shore to Spanish Point, The drive was pretty along the Shore of the Bay and Spanish Point lovely. It is very rough and on one side are the ruins of an old</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>house. Behind which the Ocean was to be seen stretching out as far as the ey horizon. On the other sidem a narrow strip of land, then a Small Bay, and then strip of land and then the vast Atlantic. On which were two or three sail boats. It was a very pretty scene and one which I hope I shall never forget. We returned by the north shore. The Ocean lovely and the rocks immense. We passed the Old Devonshire Church and paid it a short visit. It is very old but kept in pretty good repair. The old organ still remains and the high pulpit with the reading desk down below it. The Ivy was growing in at the windows and covered quite a lot of the outside. It was built in 16--. The Church Yard contained a great brassy flat stone which covered the family vaults. On account of lack of ground vaults are used altogether and are built with two parts so that a grave needs not be opened for a Year after anyone is buried in it. In 20 Years only dust remains.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>an old Cedar tree stood quite near the Church and was used at one time for a belfry. Continued our drive by the North Shore East Government house, which is situated on a high hill overlooking Hamilton and in the rear the Ocean, Returned to Hamilton &amp; then went out to St John's Church Pembroke which has been rebuilt and is therefore quite modern. In the evening we went for a row over to one of the Islands where Mr Mickle had a bath and we returned by moonlight. Phosphorescent Sea.</p> <p>July 1st. Sat.</p> <p>Rowed over to Armer's in the Row boat where we stayed for tea and returned again by moonlight. The lights of Hamilton looked very pretty and the Fire Brigade were practising their torches, out in the Bay and which they were trying to extinguish looked quite pretty, and added considerably to the liveliness of the scene. We hurried home as quickly as possible on account of the roughness of the boys who usually occupy the town on Saturday nights.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 2nd Sund.</p> <p>Went to church in the morning. Came home sick and spent the afternoon and evening in bed. As Monday was spent in the same uninteresting way it is not worthy of special notice.</p> <p>July 4th Tues.</p> <p>On Tuesday afternoon the Kempes very kindly invited us to go for a sail with them which invitation we accepted &amp; at two o'clock the boat left the wharf, containing Mr, Mrs, Walter, Ethel, {Eurena?} and Phoebe Kempe, Miss Burrows, a darkey who had charge of the boat, Mr Mickle and myself. We sailed to the West side of {Hinson's?} Island and the gentlemen fished &amp; Mr Kempe caught one fish which was thrown back into the water. In the meantime we had a couple of bunches of fruit, pineapple, orange &amp; banana &amp; mangoes. In the evening I went over to Kempe's while Mr M went over to see Mr Armer about going to St. Georges. Did not get back until after ten.</p> <p>July 5th We took the Paget ferry in the morning &amp;</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Crossed, Met the {Ms.?} an started for St George Mr &amp; 3 Miss Dunscombe's Mr Mrs &amp; 5 little Armers' Mrs Smith &amp; Miss Ashcombe. When we reached Walsingham Caves we stopped for lunch. The driver acted as our guide and guided us through the caves illuminating them with palmetto. Growing in front of the 1st caves was a coffee tree the flowers of which were lovely both in appearance &amp; perfume. Moore's Calabash tree was also near it. The Stagmalites {stalagmites} were very pretty and the water in the 1st cave 40 ft deep but so clear that you could see the bottom quite distinctly. The second cave was fuller of stagmitites {stalactites} but a passage went right through it so that we went in at one side and out at the other. We had our lunch in an old house close by a little pond &amp; there resumed our journey to St George passing over the great causeway. We went to Mr Smith's in St George and he and Mrs Smith Kindly Showed us the sights of the town. 1st the gardens, A tablet erected to Sir George Somerset 1609 first catches the eye. A Screw palm and a monkey puzzle tree are two</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>other prominent articles. Also a pond of water hyacinths. Our drive back in the evening was pleasant.</p> <p>July 6th Thurs.</p> <p>Mr Mickle felt poorly all day but in the evening Mr &amp; Mrs MacInnis and ourselves took a carriage for the theatre at Prospect. The Soldiers provided the Entire programme. The whole of these {pri?} is in the choruses. The Statue dance was good. The Governor, his wife &amp; daughters and all the officers and their wives were present in full dress. Although we were not in full dress we felt quite grand driving to a concert in a carriage with a darkey driver.</p> <p>July 7th Frid.</p> <p>On Friday and Saturday Mr Mickle was quite miserable and stayed in bed part of the time so that with the exception of going out to buy some oranges I was not out all day.</p> <p>July 9th Sund.</p> <p>Went to Presbyterian Church in the Morning. Mr &amp; Mrs Powell from Florida &amp; Mrs Williams from Glascow {Glasgow} arrived on the Orinoco &amp;</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>took up their quarters at the Windsor. Mr &amp; Mrs Powell seemed very nice, considered Bermuda cool &amp; took long walks. Mrs Williamson shy, Had a Maid, her husband an officer in the navy, was going to remain in Bermuda for 3 Yrs. Had been a great traveller. In the evening we went to the English Church which was held in the Mechanics Hall. As there was no usher we found a seat for ourselves but shortly after we were seated a snipe {snip} of a girl asked us if we would mind taking the seat in front as there was more people coming in that one. This naturally made us feel a little uncomfortable &amp; as it was the hottest place I ever struck &amp; the Minister was no good I am afraid we were not much benefited by going. We took a walk down front it to get cooled off.</p> <p>July 10th. Mond. Went in the afternoon to the Light House taking Ethel Kempe with us and driving home by the South Shore. 192 Steps we climbed but the view more than repaid us. Stretched below us we saw the Whole Island</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with a number of Small ones 362 in number. And all around the Ocean only a Small piece of land in the midst of a Vast Sea. It caused one to wonder at the small space of land we were living on. We could hear the breakers on the South Shore quite distinctly and the waves breaking on the rocks were very pretty.</p> <p>July 11th. Tues.</p> <p>In the Morning went to the Dock Yard on the Slocum Triton. To enter the Dock Yard You pass 2 draw bridges &amp; 2 moats. Within the Dock Yard are Saw Mills, Repair Shops, provisions stores etc. The most interesting objects were an old wooden vessel "The Irresistible" which looked like a castle of 3 Stories and a gun boat the "Scorpion" which we visited. One of the sailors showed us through and explained the Manner of loading the guns, firing a broadside etc. It was a turret Shop having 2 turrets containing 2, 19 ton guns each. On the upper deck was a Nordenfelt gun which fires 300 shots a minute.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>In the afternoon we went to Kempe's for tea. Miss Dunscombe, Miss Burrows, Mr, Mrs Armer &amp; ourselves being there. The evening was spent in singing playing etc.</p> <p>July 12th Wed.</p> <p>Spent a very quiet day. Caled on Mrs Burrows in the afternoon while Mr M went for a bath with Walter Kempe.</p> <p>July 13th Thurs.</p> <p>Went over to Armer's in the afternoon &amp; then went to the South Shore with Miss Dunscombe, Mrs Armer Corinne &amp; Russel &amp; Jim for a bath. The first feeling upon slipping into the sea was that the waves would carry me into shore again but I sooned gained confidence and felt so wonderfully elated &amp; light when I learnt to rise above the large waves when they rolled in. We stayed in about an hour. Had tea at Armer's and returned by Salt Kettle ferry.</p> <p>July 14th Frid.</p> <p>Frid. was a repetition of Thursday but that Mr Mickle went in too and helped me (trying</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to teach me to swim.</p> <p>July 15th Sat.</p> <p>Went around to Armer's in the Somerset Stage and went for a bath on the South Shore. We returned by the ferry after having tea at Armer's.</p> <p>July 16th Sund.</p> <p>Went to the Presbyterian Church in the Morning and in the afternoon Walked out to Government house to see the grounds which are beautiful. Part of them are laid out in civilized Style while the remainder is left wild and many nice walks run through the roads. There is a small outlook on top of a high hill. We went up and beheld a lovely view. Hamilton below us and behind us the Atlantic. In the evening we went to the African Church. There was only three White people present, a soldier and ourselves. The singing was lovely, the sermon a muddle and the people polite.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 17th. Mond.</p> <p>Crossed to Paget in the Paget ferrt, (now boats) and began to hunt for a road to the South Shire. Climbed up a tremendous hill only to find that we were in somebody's private grounds. Returned, enquired our way, round around and around a great hill and at last struck the road. By perserverance and when we were almost discouraged we reached Hungry Bay where we had a delightful bath &amp; found a shorter way home.</p> <p>July 18th. Tues.</p> <p>Had another bath in Hungry Bay &amp; began to swim a little. Ice cream.</p> <p>July 19th. Wed.</p> <p>Went shopping in the morning. To Hungry Bay in the afternoon where Mr M had a bath while I sat on the Rocks. We then ate four oranges and after returning home visited the English Cathedral which they have been building for some years but which is not yet nearly finished &amp; which is costing a great sum of money. In the evening Mrs MacInnis went with us for Ice cream.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 20th. Thurs.</p> <p>Went over to Armers in the afternoon &amp; went for a bath in the South Shore. Had tea there and returned by salt kettle ferry. In the evening Mrs MacInnis treated us to Ice cream at Meyers'.</p> <p>July 21st. Frid.</p> <p>Went down before breakfast to see the fishing fleet come in. The fish were brought in in crates fastened to the boats. As the fish were of all colors and all kinds &amp; alive they looked very pretty. They were killed on the boat as they were sold. In the afternoon took the Somerset bus to Armer's and then started for the South Shore for a bath but as a shower came up we went into Mr Armer's store until is was over &amp; then went on &amp; had a splendid bath. Mr Armer &amp; Mr Mickle, Jim Russel &amp; Mrs Armer, Miss Dunscombe, Corinne &amp; myself. It started to rain just as we started for home and we had shelter in a negro's cabin where there was a cute little darkey baby. Had tea at Armer's and went back to Hamilton on the ferry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 22nd Sat.</p> <p>Went to Kempe's and to Armers to say good bye in the afternoon as we expected our boat to arrive &amp; leave that day. In the morning we went over to the south shore &amp; Mr M. had a bath while I sat on the rocks &amp; watched the waves. As there had been a storm the day before the waves were quite high.</p> <p>July 23rd. Sund.</p> <p>Went to the Methodist Church in the morning with Mrs MacInnis. Text "Blessed Are the poor in Spirit for they Shall See God." We liked the sermon very much indeed &amp; went back in the evening text " Quit You like Men, be Strong." As it rained all afternoon we stayed in our room and wrote a fairy story.</p> <p>July 24th. Mond.</p> <p>Went to the South Shore in the afternoon for a bath. Spent the evening wandering around looking for the signal of the boat.</p> <p>July 25th. Tues.</p> <p>Went down before breakfast to see the fishing fleet but as Monday was showery they did not</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>go out. At three o'clock we went on board the tender accompanied by Mrs MacInnis &amp; Mrs Bradley, And were taken out to the Taymouth Castle. The first thing we noticed was the disagreeable fact that all the staterooms were down stairs. However we got the Ladies Cabin which had 2 port-holes &amp; was therefore fresher than the others. We were detained sometime &amp; Mrs Bradley came on board but Mrs MacInnis remained on the tender. A little before 6 o'clock we started and everything was smooth sailing. The pilot got off opposite St George. We met a tug towing in a wrecked steamer. A {fancy?} Mast was rigged up on deck and the top of the cabin was stoved in.</p> <p>July 26th. Wed</p> <p>Sea very calm. Mrs Meyers, a {?simpleton?} who came on with us At Bermuda, had our meals on deck. Taymouth Castle 320 feet long, 2 bunches bannanas, 2 barrels pineaples, 2½ barrels lime, a box of mangoes, 3 parrots &amp; 2 Negro girls in back.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>passengers, Vaisis, who got intoxicated the last day on board, Mr Schofield &amp; Mr Neave, 2 lieutenants of Berkshire {requicest?}going home on sick leave, Captain Mara, Mr Ellicombe, Mrs Meyer &amp; ourselves. Captain Mara said " There are a great many wrecks floating around in the Atlantic, some of these level with the sea. The U.S. &amp; Eng have made some efforts to retrieve these but nothing systematic has been done. Charts have been got out showing their position. Whenever I come to any I {spurn?} them if possible as I think a great many vessels which are lost at sea have struck on these water-logged vessels &amp; gone down. (All editorial in the 'trail' a few days after we returned revived Mr M's story about bricks, the "City of Pekin" etc.</p> <p>July 27th Thurs.</p> <p>The Gulf Stream was quite stormy and the waves washed on deck all day. We did not feel very comfortable squall about 4 o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>chairs, barrel of pinesapples etc, rolled down to the railing, ordered below where we nearly expired for want of air. Our State room smelt so dreadfully of sugar that we slept on couches in the music salon.</p> <p>July 28th Frid.</p> <p>Lovely day. A pleasure even to live. Enjoyed our meals down stairs. Saw quite close 2 large Steamers after tea saw several Whales sporting quite close to the Ship. Just at dark the fishing fleet which was anchored in "St Annie's Churchyard" so called on account of fishermen drowned there from St Anne. In the evening Mr Lauir, the purser, and some of the others entertained us in the salon with comic songs etc. Slept in salon.</p> <p>July 29th. Sat.</p> <p>Beautful day. pilot came on board about 6.30 a.m. in sight of land all day. Anchored outside of St John harbour to wait for high tide. At 6. p.m. then after getting the necessary amount of water proceeded up the river a short distance &amp; upon receiving permission sailed up to the wharf where the Doctor came on board. Landed in pouring rain &amp; climbed a long ladder. got into a cab</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Where the friendly Mrs Meyers joined us and went to the 'Clifton Manse" where we got a room on 3rd flat.</p> <p>July 30th. Sund.</p> <p>Went to the 'Stone Church' English where the volunteers had parade service. Old church. Nice organ and the Singing was beautiful especially the Le Deuui. The amount of style was wonderful after Bermuda &amp; the difference between materials (Velvet &amp; cotton) quite noticable. Went for a walk around the city in the afternoon. Climbed a high hill &amp; had a splendid view. Very picturesque &amp; hilly. Went to St Andrews Church (Pres.) in the evening. Minister ugly &amp; conceited. Blind Man in the choir who read with his fingers &amp; sang very well (a solo &amp; in a quartette) but through his nose. Went for a walk after church whe the friendly Mrs Meyers again accompanied us (by her own invitation) 53 steps to go to Dinner 20 more to go down town.</p> <p>July 31st. Mond.</p> <p>Had to hurry breakfast somewhat to catch a car for Indiantown to take the boat up the St John River. Cars not runnning. Cabman fooled $1 out of us. Got on Steamer Olivette for John Vanwart's. The sail was pleasant &amp; the banks of the River beautiful but</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>water very muddy. And hill after another all the way. Just had time to have dinner at hotel at John Vanwart's &amp; catch the steamer "David Weston" for return trip landing in St John at 3.30 &amp; took the bus to the hotel. Went for a walk after our return &amp; spent the evening in the room. Mrs Meyer took her departure to a private boarding home early in the morning. The captain showed us 2 small alligators which he had caught on the St John River Florida &amp; which he kept in a large wooden case.</p> <p>Aug 1st. Tues.</p> <p>Breakfast at seven. Cab for the Wharf Where we took the "New Brunswick" for Portland. Very nice boat and a good many passengers. Very nice day. Called at Eastport about 12. Quite pretty &amp; on the boundary between Maine &amp; N.B. Many surveyor's Marks to be seen saw a Revenue Cutter with a very peculiar bow. About 1 p.m. a fog settled down &amp; Whistle kept blowing, answered by foghorn on Shore &amp; sailing vessel horn, until 1 A M when the fog lifted. Stayed on deck nearly all afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 2nd Wed.</p> <p>Landed in Portland very early in the morning before 5 and walked over to the Station which is very comfortable indeed, containing 4 lovely rocking chairs &amp; several other nice chairs. Had breakfast at the Station &amp; left on 8.25 A M. train for Montreal Via White Mts. a bride on board, a friend of Mrs John Cameron's Mr &amp; Mrs Sandford ( an actor &amp; his wife) on train also. Very pleasant intelligent well-traveled people who made the time pass quickly. Dinner at Bartlett. Supper in the Dining Car where they took Mrs Sandford (who had been married 4½ Yrs for the bride). Lake Memphremagog &amp; Richlieu {Richelieu} River. Mts beautiful beyond description. Got to Montreal about 9 p.m. and went to the Queen's Hotel where we had a very nice room with a bathroom.</p> <p>Aug. 3rd Thurs.</p> <p>After breakfast took a walk to Notre Dame church &amp; then got a cab for the Jesuit church which we also visited. Then continued our trip up to the top of Mt Royal, 800 ft high, where we saw the Lunch spread for the Men of the Italian Flag ship &amp; got a view of Montreal. On our way back we visited the "Grey Nunnery" The Chapel first where we</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>saw the procession of nuns &amp; heard their service Then an old lady showed us through the building. Sick people, aged, children (Maypole, dance) Then Schools etc. After dinner visited St. Peter's which, when finished, will surely be beautiful. Then the Italian Flag Ship. 2. 25 ton guns on lower deck, 6, 17 ton guns, 3 Machine guns on upper deck At the front, 1 pointing each way &amp; out in front of the wheel house 1 gun which fires 620 shots in a min. At back 2 machines guns, 2 which fire 620 etc. &amp; 3 Revolver guns &amp; from the rear wheel house Another machine gun. Draws 59 ft of water. "Extra". Down below were the muskets &amp; swords for 300 men. Went through the market on the way home also a store of statuary &amp; visited La Salle Museum. After Supper went to the Cyclorama "Jerusalem at the Time of the Crucifixion" which was very fine.</p> <p>Aug 4th. Frid.</p> <p>5 Min. for breakfast and a rush for the Station when we got on the train for Lachine as it was moving out. Expected to catch the boat &amp; run the Rapids but waited &amp; waited, all in vain! It did not come. Everybody else caught the 9.45 train back to the City. We did not care whether we caught it or not until it was</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>gone &amp; then we were very sorry that we had missed it. A wait of 3 hours stared us in the face. Nothing to do &amp; nothing to see. We walked down along the River, then to the Station &amp; resigned ourselves to our fate (waiting). The longest &amp; dullest times come to an end and at 11.45 we got on about the slowest train I ever met, And crept back to Montreal. With {?} ruffled &amp; about 25 lbs of dust. Then went on a Shopping expedition, tickets, cap, toys, neckties, socks &amp; book. After lunch C. J. M. had a sleep &amp; then we took in the Art Gallery Where we saw some very fine pictures. Embarked on the "Cuba" for Hamilton at 8 o'clock p.m. M. Cuba high &amp; narrow about 40 passengers on board among whom were the Cargills. Spent the evening getting through the locks.</p> <p>Aug. 5th. Sat.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Got up about half past five &amp; had a walk on the upper deck before breakfast. Music in the evening. Rain.</p> <p>Aug. 6th. Sund.</p> <p>Cool to-day. Read "The Refugees" {Sir Arthur Conan Doyle} rough &amp; a great many sick. hymns in the evening. Saw Maggie Cameron for about ½ hr at Kingston at 8. A.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 7th Mond. Reached Toronto about 3.30 a.m. Where we stayed, loading on grain, until about 12. Reached Hamilton about 4 o'clock. In the evening we went to the telegraph office &amp; had some Ice Cream at Crawford's. Mr &amp; Mrs Howitt very nice. Mrs Howitt of Guelph also visiting there.</p> <p>Aug 8th. Tues.</p> <p>Went for a walk in the morning with Arthur. Mrs Howitt, Arthur, Maurice, C.J.M. &amp; myself went for a drive in a cab up over the Mountain Going up on the Elevated railway. Frank Hyde came in for tea &amp; spent the evening. He sang for us &amp; we enjoyed it very much indeed.</p> <p>Aug 9th. Wed.</p> <p>Left on the 9.15 train for Chesley accompanied by Mrs Howitt Sr. Mr Howitt came down to see us off. Railway Journey very tiresome. Reached home on afternoon train. House very nicely fixed up to receive us. Reception in the evening which was very pleasant. Thus ended my wedding trip. Seven weeks and one day. Pleasant - all of it. I suppose one never forgets their wedding trip but I think it well to note it down for none of us know what may happen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 25th Frid.</p> <p>Was quite pleased to receive a call from Daisy L &amp; Kinnie this afternoon. We went up the River for a canoe ride &amp; they went to Cooke's for tea &amp; stayed all night with me.</p> <p>Aug 26th Sat.</p> <p>Drove out to Hanover with the girls &amp; Spent a very pleasant day at Dr Landerkin's. Mr Mickle came in about 9. p. m. (having been out to Maple Hill on business) and we came back on the late train together. They had quite a laugh at our expense saying that Mr Mickle could not do without me that long.</p> <p>Sept 1 Frid</p> <p>C.J.M. and I drove out to Walkerton and spent the day with Dr. Sinclair's. It began to rain in the evening so that it was 10. p m when we started for home which we reached at 12.30.</p> <p>Sept. 9th. Sat.</p> <p>When I was dusting this morning Matt. called &amp; I went for a drive with him (about 9 miles out) &amp; did not get back until 2 o'clock. Enjoyed it of course. I don't feel like a married woman &amp; I consider that I have a better time than many girls who are not married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 19th. Tues.</p> <p>Started about a quarter to eight a.m. for Walkerton to hear Laurier. Went to the Hartley House. Mr &amp; Mrs Lawson, Mr &amp; Mrs W. D. Bell. Went to Mr Robb's for dinner. Mr &amp; Mrs Beaton were there also. Mrs Beaton does not impress one very favorably and uses very bad English. (Speaking in the drill Shed which was nicely decorated with Evergreen Bunting &amp; flags. Speakers. O'Connor, Rowan. Mrs Landerkin Melock, Laurier, McMullen Patterson. Laurier very clever &amp; pleasing Met Mrs Sinclair, Mr Robertson invited us to six o'clock dinner but as we had just had tea we declined very windy drive home.</p> <p>Sept July 22nd Frid</p> <p>Departed on the 11.20 train for Gravenhurst Had Mrs Cooke &amp; the Dr. as far as Palmerston. They were on their way to the World's Fair. Saw Frank and Charlie Cooke at Harriston. Stayed in Guelph all night at Mrs Goldie's. A beautiful house and a lovely view. Marble Hall, Marble bath-room etc. Our bed room had a dressing room. We went in the evening into "Woodside."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 23rd Sat.</p> <p>Left on the 6.40 a m. train. Drove to the Station in the phaeton. Had to wait at Orangeville for 1½ hrs. Saw Jessie Cooke at Cookstown. Reached Gravenurst at half past two. Charlie and Mrs Mickle met us at the Station.</p> <p>Sept 24th. Sund.</p> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Mickle very kind. Charlie nice boy. Bertha &amp; Grace rather spoiled. House very nice and grounds large. 25 incandescent lights in the house 4 Spare bed rooms etc. Gravenhurst rather small place but pretty country. Churches small and not very well filled. Mrs Mickle very jolly and splendid company.</p> <p>Sept 26th. Tues.</p> <p>Went to Mrs Mowry's for tea. They lived at one time in Fenelon Falls and knew Aunt Maggie, Uncle Jim &amp; family. Strange how you meet people everywhere. It does make the world seem small. Went to Miss Arnot's Millinery opining afterwards nothing pretty to be seen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of page 34}</p> <p>Sept 19th. Tues.</p> <p>Started about a quarter to eight a.m. for Walkerton to hear Laurier. Went to the Hartley House. Mr &amp; Mrs Lawson, Mr &amp; Mrs W. D. Bell. Went to Mr Robb's for dinner. Mr &amp; Mrs Beaton were there also. Mrs Beaton does not impress one very favorably and uses very bad English. (Speaking in the drill Shed which was nicely decorated with Evergreen Bunting &amp; flags. Speakers. O'Connor, Rowan. Mrs Landerkin Melock, Laurier, McMullen Patterson. Laurier very clever &amp; pleasing Met Mrs Sinclair, Mr Robertson invited us to six o'clock dinner but as we had just had tea we declined very windy drive home.</p> <p>Sept July 22nd Frid</p> <p>Departed on the 11.20 train for Gravenhurst Had Mrs Cooke &amp; the Dr. as far as Palmerston. They were on their way to the World's Fair. Saw Frank and Charlie Cooke at Harriston. Stayed in Guelph all night at Mrs Goldie's. A beautiful house and a lovely view. Marble Hall, Marble bath-room etc. Our bed room had a dressing room. We went in the evening into "Woodside."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of page 35}</p> <p>Sept 23rd Sat.</p> <p>Left on the 6.40 a m. train. Drove to the Station in the phaeton. Had to wait at Orangeville for 1½ hrs. Saw Jessie Cooke at Cookstown. Reached Gravenurst at half past two. Charlie and Mrs Mickle met us at the Station.</p> <p>Sept 24th. Sund.</p> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Mickle very kind. Charlie nice boy. Bertha &amp; Grace rather spoiled. House very nice and grounds large. 25 incandescent lights in the house 4 Spare bed rooms etc. Gravenhurst rather small place but pretty country. Churches small and not very well filled. Mrs Mickle very jolly and splendid company.</p> <p>Sept 26th. Tues.</p> <p>Went to Mrs Mowry's for tea. They lived at one time in Fenelon Falls and knew Aunt Maggie, Uncle Jim &amp; family. Strange how you meet people everywhere. It does make the world seem small. Went to Miss Arnot's Millinery opining afterwards nothing pretty to be seen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept 27th. Wed.</p> <p>Went to the exhibition in the afternoon. Drove around the race track and then folded literature in the G.C.L. U. Quite a queer place for me to be. Mrs Mickle had a few ladies in for tea. Miss Heath and I dances the {?} Minuet etc. and then we played "Crockinole" {crokinole}</p> <p>Sept 28th. Thurs.</p> <pre>Went to a lecture on U.P.S.C.E. Work in the Methodist Church by Mr Caldwell of Toronto. Was too sleepy to enjoy it. Ran home all the way from the corner. </pre> <p>Sept 30th. Sat.</p> <p>Went up to Bala on the "Muskoka". The Lake is very pretty as the foliage is just changing and the little Islands look so pretty. Grace was rather cross and so spoiled our enjoyment somewhat.</p> <p>Oct. 1st. Sund.</p> <p>Went to the English church in the Morning. A harvest service. The fruit decorations were very scarce and none of the others pretty. Wrote a story "The Lonely Grave" in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct 2nd. Mond.</p> <p>Went across Gull Lake in the afternoon to a picnic. The Lake is very pretty and the picnic grounds also. From the rocks we had such a pretty view and the sunset was beautiful. Had a nice row home in he evening. Miss Mickle proves very annoying. She knew we were going to the picnic at half past two and she actually lay down &amp; went off to sleep at that time and at 3 o'clock we had to waken her &amp; start off at ½ hr. late. Oct. 3rd. Tues.</p> <p>Went to Mrs Grant's party in the evening. Wore my cream silk. Dr Grant (who is going to Scotland next week) and I flirted a little I am afraid. He walked home with us afterwards. The electric light went out before we could get ready for bed.</p> <p>Oct. 4th. Wed.</p> <p>Stayed in all day and knit at a cape which I am making for Mother. Helped Nellie (The girl) iron in the evening.</p> <p>Oct. 6th. Frid.</p> <p>Went Shopping in the Morning with Mrs Mickle. She had a large party of Young people at which I enjoyed myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>very much. Miss Mickle astonished everybody very much this morning by announcing that she was going home in the afternoon. It was quite annoying. However we went to the Station to see her off.</p> <p>Oct. 9th. Mond.</p> <p>Left on the early train for home. Mr Mickle came with us as far as the "Severn" and Mrs Mickle as far as Toronto. At Toronto Station I met Miss Louie Mickle Mrs &amp; Miss Ellis. When I got to Guelph I called on Dr Howitt who was away &amp; then went to Jackson's where I had supper. They went to the station with me and I got home by the late train.</p> <p>Oct. 13th. Frid.</p> <p>Mrs M.A.. Matt. Mrs G D Bell, Mr Bell, John Dobbie, Tom Dobbie, Mr Mickle &amp; myself all started on the train for the World's Fair. Had tea at Hyde's and got on Sleepers a night landing in Chicago at 4 o'clock on Saturday</p> <p>Oct. 14. Sat.</p> <p>Had some time to wait for a Street Car. Arrived at J.N. Thompson's where we got a very small bedroom. Had tea &amp; went to the grounds. Electrical Building, pillar of different colored electric lights up which the light ran, then out</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>along lines of lights to balls up which the light flashed. Then began again at the pillar. Up stairs there were a good many pianos from all over the world. Electric fountain which was very beautiful indeed. Electric theatre, a scene in the Alps, Sunrises, daylight, Sunset, Street, Midnight by electric light. The Telautograph which was very interesting. Administration Building. A model of U.S. Treasury Made of Silver Dollars. Mining Building. Miners Cabin, Liberty in Salt, Oval pillar, Iron pillar, Electrical Build. Electric fountain, Red, green, blue, yellow, White, Chickens hatched by electricity. Egyptian Temple. Beautiful green glass pillars lighted by electric lights.</p> <p>Oct. 10th. Sund.</p> <p>Columbia Theatre. Rev John McNeil. 2 Sam. 23. 11- 12 &amp; 20. Quite an actor. Given to Jokes. Kicked his foot in a wonderful manner. 3. o'clock. Baptist Church on Wabash Ave. to hear D. L. Moody on the Work of the Shepherd. Sheep only follow their leader but a sick Sheep will follow anyone. Carry the lamb over the water &amp; the sheep will follow. Applied to the death of children. Matt &amp; Mr M. went at night to hear Dr. Pierson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct 16th. Mond.</p> <p>Mining Build. German Exhibit with Scenery at the back. Cases strewn with silver. Missouri, Map in Stone, Louisiana, Lot's Wife in Rock Salt. Silver pillar from New South Wales with a man bearing a globe on his back on the top. Typical scene in Iowa Coal fields, Miners at work, a car of coal. asbestos, a rock with a fibre in it which will not burn and from which they make fire proof clothing.</p> <p><br />Transportation Build. Modes of boats. Map of World. Gondola from Venice upholstered in Black with furred edges. Cargo boats from Bengal India. Three post of Vessel "Waranna" 1538. Panorama of Austrian Alps. Model of Saloon Steerage, Cabin etc. of a great attractive steamer. The boat in which Grace Darling went to the rescue. Models of funeral boats. 4000 Yr old found in a tomb in Upper Egypt. Models of Venetian Gondolas of 15th, 17th &amp; 19th centuries. Model of Egyptian temple 222 B.C. funeral boat, Rough wood whitewashed. Locomotvies 1803 &amp; 1829. (the Rocket) Locomotives wooden on top 1837-1838. Lovely fancy sleigh White Sea egg resting on a bed of sea weed &amp; the runners placed on</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>4 Dolphins. Front a sea Dragon, 5 Months for carving. 6 Months to make it. Saw Dr {Bemear?} &amp; had quite a talk with him while Mt M.A. was resting at the C.P.R. train. Hearse Valued at $12000. White hearse valued at $9000. Model of new electric railway &amp; run 200 mls an hour. Hung by 1 side of the car. Duke of Newcastle carriage. Ancient State Carriage of Don Pedro 1822. Columbus Caravel. Ste-Marie. Constantinople Street Carriers. Wooden German Railway of the 16th century. Still in use in the Hungarian Districts. Intramural Railway. Long wait and a train of a number of empty coaches went past us without stopping. Saw the esquimax {Eskimo} as we passed their village on the Main &amp; got a good view of the grounds.</p> <p><br />Fisheries First the tanks containing living fish. Big Shark with Small one following. paddle fish, toad fish, Star fish, Eels, Gold fish, etc. Other part of Building, Harbor seal (stuffed fish) Skeleton of Whale, Alaska fur seal (Blue Grey with fins at Side.) Sturgeon, Hooded Seal, Otter, Mink, Beavers, White Whale, Shark (White Bear Shields, Harpoons etc.) in Norway Exhibit with a number of nice Skins, Japan {?} glass,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Japanese pearls, Whale bone. Holland, Model of boat, fisherman &amp; waves, Sword fish, sword fish sword, alligator.</p> <p>U.S. Government Build. Sea Lion, Alaska 3 Hatch Bidarka {Baidarka=Aleutian kayak}, Skin of Sea Lion cover. Big tree with a Chair in it, Greely Expedition, Snow ice, with wax figures etc. with the flag displayed nearest the north pole. War department. Bunker Hill flag. Smithsonian Institute Exhibit.) Indian papoose &amp; Indians of all Kinds, Reindeer, Walrus, Rocky Mt. sheep &amp; goats, African Buffalo, Sacred Bull of India, American Buffalo. (stuffed animals). Light Houses, Old &amp; New Kinds, Mail Service. Dog train, old Mail coach of 1868 in which Gen. Garfield, President Arthur &amp; Gen. Sherman travelled.</p> <p>Manufacturers Build. Bar in tiles, Model of a Gate, temples etc. in Japan. Dishes etc. Germany, Candles Crucifix, coats of arms, lamps etc. Armour, Knives, Room where King Ludwig of Bavaria lived Suit worth $2000000. Frames of Chairs etc. Solid gold, Gold candles, French dolls, Room exact copy of original Bed room of Napoleon I worth $8000. Parisian wedding in wax.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>House furnishings, Jewellry, perfumes, silk worms, silks etc. dress embroidered in pearls, Big Stove (Garland) Beautiful furniture.</p> <p>Oct 17th Tues.</p> <p>Dahomey Village. Mud cabins covered with figures. Gods, Mud Shapes covered with clotted blood flies etc. Grinding corn with a stone. Music, Stove pipes drums etc. Dance, a stately advance a few stick ups &amp; another advance etc. papoose. Thatched houses. Chinese temple. Old Vienna Finest glass in the world. soap in the shape of peaches, pears, apples etc. East India Palace Gold work. Algerian Palace Many things for sale. Streets of Cairo. Camels &amp; donkeys ridden by visitors. Helmets rugs etc. Turkish Mahommedan {Mohammedan} Temple, Obelisk. Persian War Tent 400 Yrs old. worth $1000 000. All hand work. The Work of 35000 Turkish women for 5 Yrs &amp; then presented to the Shah for a war tent. Bed of Princess of Turkey 300 Yrs old. Valued at $5000. Streets of Constantinople a lot of Shops. Japanese {?}. Blarney Castle.</p> <p>California Building . Fruit preserved. Ball of oranges. pyramids of bottles, Raisins, Glass case of Walnuts, Pampas grass, Prune horse &amp; Man. Californian Lion</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Killed 3 Man, 1 boy &amp; a Mule before it was killed. {Grain?} in glass cases, bottles etc. pyramid of Oranges &amp; lemons, Model of San Francisco. Gold nuggets. Rubbelite {Rubellite}, Marble, Quartz Crystal ½ Walnut-Made of Walnuts. Onyx, Olives, Nectarines, Pomegranates etc.</p> <p>Illinois Build. Stone implements found in Ill. picture Made of grain on wall. Fountain of wood in forestry Depart. fish pond, flowers, Pottery found in Ill. Woman's Build for lunch. Russian Costumes embroidered in pearl &amp; gold. Statue of America &amp; 6 prominent men . "These are My Jewels."</p> <p>Art Building, Triumph of the Holy Cross (Spain) Santa Maria in a Storm (Russia) Foreclosure of the Mortgage (Canada) Tullia Driving over the dead body of her father (German) Death of an exhiled Woman in Siberia (Polish) Mother of Sorrows (Drapery very real) Danish Family Street in Copenhagen (very vivid)</p> <p>Horticultural Build. Crystal Cave (no good.) Big tree 28 ft in diameter. Wine Cellar.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct 18th. Wed. MidwayAntropological {Anthropological} Build.</p> <p>Annuals, Lions tigers, Monkey, Arabian Monkey, Rocky Mt. Burroes etc.</p> <p>Antropological {Anthropological} Build Skeletons, Giant Squid, 8 short arms &amp; 2 long ones covered with teeth, Mammoth, somewhat like an elephant only hairy. Octopus, 8 arms with suckers, Stuffed Moose, Buffalo, Wild Cat, lynx, Bengal tiger, Wolverine, Porcupine, Walrus, Mitten of Dame Eve in Stone, Guillotine, Racoon, Wolf, 1st Electrocution Chair, Plaster Castes from National Museum at Athens 4 centuries before Christ, Mercury. (finest Work in Museum). Minerva, fortune, Neptune., Idols of all Kinds, Winged Lion.</p> <p>Dairy Build. Horse Made of Butter. Pioneer Cabin 18 oz. Spinning wheel etc.</p> <p>Shoe Build. Boy's Russet Brogau {Brogue} of 1833. Prince Shouisski {Shuisky} boots from Russia 16th Century. Straw waterproof Shoes. Sandals worn by Spanish soldiers, Shoes from Corea, Asia, Turned up toes wooden &amp; Straw. Sweden. five tops toes the shape of a curve. South America. Sole toe &amp; Strap. Peru. Great nails in the sole. India. toes turned right back. Lapland fur boots. Shoes from Turtle claws. Shoes worn by D Bedouin</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Shiekles (Sheiks) in the desert. Shoes from Palestine inside of sole inlaid with pearl. Strap for holding them on. Wooden slippers from Norway. Japan shoes. Brown wicker sole. Japan Stocking. 2 places for toes. Long boots worn in Texas all the time for 14 Yrs. Leather Quilt. 'Pinta" &amp; "Santa Maria."</p> <p>Agriculture Build. Mammoth cheese. Cape of Good Hope. Angora Hair, Ostrich feathers, Ostrich eggs, Angora goat. Ben goat, Ostrich &amp; Young, ( a black one &amp; a gray one) Bushman's stone implements.</p> <p>Algeria Bees wax, Inlaid Marble Cabinet.</p> <p>Manufacturers Build. Singer Sewing Machine exhibit. Spanish velvet, pills in bottles, (S.S. Machine) Bedroom, parlor &amp; dining room. pictures, chairs, curtains, table linen etc. done on the machine) Stained glass windows, Harps, Earliest printed newspapers, Mexico, Marble books, fruit etc. Bust in Parrafine. {Parrafin} Persian rugs. Spain, lace, fans, Curtains, Red &amp; White Arches &amp; colored pillars. "Quadrica" { Columbus Quadriga} &amp; 4 horses Made of hand hammered copper. fur cape North $5000 Russian Sable</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>cloak worth $13500. Telescope 75 tons. Tiffaney {Tiffany} diamond $100 000. Tiffaney {Tiffany} Chapel, Crucifix Worth $3000000, contains (the Chapel) 500000 pieces of stained glass. Chimes, "Swanee River." etc Gold plated Bedstead $2520. Silver plated $225 &amp; $350 Paris Bedstead. green with painted figures $7800. four chairs in Russia exhibit. China Ivory idols. Embroidered Screens, dishes, Incense slippers, shoes inlaid with pearl, Ivory fans. Embroidered Satin fans, Embroidered Silk Coverlid (figures with China faces) Carved cabinet. Embroidered Silk lantern. Marble Chess board (Oxidised Silver &amp; Brass Men Supported on blue Marble. Bronze Statues, Paris, Engine &amp; car of Spools of Silk. Wheels, covered wood &amp; Spokes of Spools. Incandescent light for head light.. Porcelain works, Beautiful China picture at back of lites, fountain, Silver Court exhibits of Bavaria, Art industries, Robes, Sword &amp; riding whip of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Read leather {Pictures?} $150. English hand Made silk rug 4000 000 Stiches, Length of silk used being about 28 Miles Cdn. Indian curiosities. Compass over 359 Yrs old. Made in St Malo 1534, used by J. Cartier</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>when exploring Can &amp; the St Lawrence 1536. Duplicate of Marie Antoinette's Bed cover. White Silk. Hand embroidered in Roses grapes &amp; basket.</p> <p>Oct 19th. Thurs.</p> <p>White Star line Build. Ships. State rooms etc.</p> <p>Puck printing presses, pictures etc</p> <p>Woman's Build. Lace from Belgium, Painting, Artificial flowers. Inventions. Egg. Beater, Nail nib. press board, Refrigerator, Coffee pot etc. American Costume dolls.</p> <p>Indiana Build. Statues, Blue tile grate.</p> <p>Colorado Minerals, Washington fur Mast 215 ft high 3½ ft in diameter. Model farm on floor, ploughs, horses, Reapers, Rakes, Men, house. Skeleton of Mammaoth 13 ft high. North Dakota (outside) petrified stumps. Red River Cart with a Steer hitched in it. in use until 1781.</p> <p>Kansas Cocoons of silk, decorations in Cree, panorama of animals on Mts. Bull Moose, (Largest known) 2 Moose with horns locked. Small railway running around the top of the building.</p> <p>New Mexico ancient stone idols.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Household Gods of Pueblo Indians.</p> <p>Ceylon Black elephants. Model Showing Cultivation of rice &amp; cocanuts {coconuts}. Royal Mail cart drawn by oxen (driver sitting in front.) Model of a tea factory, boats, coins etc. Albert Memorial Hyde park London.</p> <p>Manufacturers Build. Italy. Statues in wood Carving, Marble etc. Bronze vase $20000</p> <p>Machinery Hall. First printing press in New Hampshire 1742.</p> <p>Lincoln park. Pelicans, Virginia owls, eagles, birds, Lions, tigers, Jaguars, elephant, Capybara, Spotted Cavia, Anteater, Monkeys, Alligators, turtles, Alpacalaura, Kangaroo, Tapir, Snakes, Baboon parrots, (Red, Green &amp; grey) Cockatoo, Prairie dogs, Badger, Brown Bear, Wolves, Coyote (fast runner) Black Wolf, Red fox, racoons, Climbing bear, 2 White bears, 1 big brown bear, 7 other bears, puma or Mt Lion, 13 Buffalos, 7 fawns, Canada lynx, 14 Guinea pigs, rabbits, foxes, 3 Rocky Mt. sheep, Mule deer, 2 Moose, 14 Angora goats, Wapiti (deer), Marsh Hawk, otter, conservatory, Chrysanthemums, Begonias, pansies, ferns, {Canes?}, Rubber tree, Water Lillies, picture plants.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>McVicar's {McVicker's} Theatre after having lunch at a restaurant {Gunters?} Crane {William H. Crane} in "Brother John" very good.</p> <p>Oct 20th. Frid.</p> <p>Cooper &amp; Seigel's. Moody &amp; McNell {McNeill}. in Central Music Hall. Moody on a Christian's power. McNeel {McNeill} on "David &amp; Goliath." Individuality in preaching etc." Masonic temple. Dinner at a restaurant. Crowd at the gates for rain. Carrie Ritchie with Bells' in Sleeper no. 5 extra. we in no. 6. Reached Stratford Sat Morning 8.30. Had Breakfast at Hyde. Got home at 4. p. m.</p> <p>Oct. 31st Tues.</p> <p>Went out to Paisley to Mrs Row's funeral. Service in the church. Saw Mr &amp; Mrs Mickle. Had rather an uncomfortable drive home. Very dark &amp; roads bad. Aurelia, Nell Mc, Nell &amp; I after tea began our practise of "the Ladies Speak at Last."</p> <p>Nov 2nd. Frid.</p> <p>Went out to Walkerton with Mr M. Stayed &amp; had dinner at Sinclair's. Rather a cold drive home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. 8th Thurs.</p> <p>Went out to Walkerton again. Called on Mrs Robb &amp; had dinner with her. Called on Mother Genevieve and spent the rest of the time at Sinclair's. Went for a Walk with the Dr.</p> <p>Dec. 19th. Tues.</p> <p>Gave a concert for the Mechanics Institute. Address by Ralph McNeal. Solos by Charlie Smellie as professor Fenwick was taken with La Grippe and could not come. "The Ladies Speak at Last" Recitation by Aurelia Lamont and a Gipsey Scene Which was rather Short to Suit the audience. Otherwise everything was a Success.</p> <p>Dec 10th.</p> <p>Went to se "The Last Loaf" . Flow Currie, Mina Schroeder etc. Have been to a Number of other concerts also. "Hazel Kirtle" (Miss Biette) "Robinson Crusoe" (troupe) Eurenia Wells, Jennie Ray (Steel bas, piano, singing, xylephone. Automatic Hand bells etc.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BLANK PAGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BLANK PAGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BLANK PAGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BLANK PAGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>de 35</p> <p>{stamp} A.S. 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Mickle 1920 (continued) Aug 11th-Dec 31st. 1921 - Jan - Mch. 28th Wednesday Aug.11th Scotch mist {fog} in the morning but a fine day. Up early as Duncan intended going to Gauley's Bay with Mr Dowkes. Did not go as Dowkes' had friends coming from Owen Sound. Went in for morning dip with Isabel. Puttied a window and a half. Went up to the P.O. {Post Office} to post a letter for Clare. Manufactured some Minstrel Jokes for the concert tomorrow. Took them up to Mrs. Jas. Clarke. Dorothy went to the picnic with the Stewart camp, Margaret Kastner, etc. Letter for her from Doug. Dorothy went to a dance at Stewarts'. Clare and I entertained Harold Wright at Veranda all evening. Thursday Aug.12th Did my washing. Mist very thick in morning, disappeared but rolled in again 4 times. Puttied the rest of the windows all but 11 missing panes. Went to P.O {Post office}. with Dorothy. Dot Engel overtook us & drove us up and back. Worked at my centrepiece. Went to the concert at Clarke's. Sat in Harold Wright's car. Men got back just as concert started so Charles got out of being chairman. They didn't use my jokes properly and missed a number of them. Friday Aug. 13th. Morning swim. Wrote four letters for Charles. Washed out Dorothy's handkerchiefs. Worked at my centre-piece. Walked down to the docks for Doug. Walked up to Golf Links to tell men to come to dinner. The two households went for a launch ride. Look like storm. Dorothy went to O.{Owen} Sound to go to Chesley dance (opening roller rink). Saturday Aug. 14th. Bad electric storm in the night. Raining to-day. Had good swim (on wings) this morning. Swept Dorothy's room and my own and did my morning work. Men put up hammocks etc. and everybody tidying up. Worked at my centrepiece. Started up for Mail. Mr. Creeper gave 1 �me a drive up and back. Went to golf links to get men to dinner. Went to bed early as tired. Dorothy came out with Mr. Kastner about 6 o'clock. She went out for evening with Harold Wright. Sunday Aug. 15th. Beautiful day with sunshine and good west breeze. Had Morning swim (in wings). Charlie, Mother and Doug Nickle arrived about 1.30. Charles, Isabel, Charlie, Margaret, Alice, Keith, Miss Milne, Mrs. Stevens and I went to church. Went for a launch ride after dinner. Hot day with fog at night. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan. Monday Aug. 16th. Hot. Had Morning dip. Doug Nickle, Dot, Doug L. Nell, Clare & Duncan went into Wiarton in Charlie's car. Did my own room and Doug Nickle's. Wrote a letter for Charles. Helped get lunch ready. Worked at my centrepiece. Went up for the Mail. Played cards with Doug Lillico while the rest played bridge. Tuesday Aug. 17th. Hot day but nice breeze. Had Morning dip - felt as if I made some progress this Morning. Did my room and Doug's. Puttied the rest of the windows. Finished my centrepiece. Alice (sn) {?} and I took Mother for a row in the Jutland. Played seven-up with Nell and Duncan while Clare, Isabel & Doug. played snap. Jack & Duncan started to put stain on cottage today. Doug & Dorothy went to a dance at Clarke's. Wednesday Aug. 18th. Hot day. Good breeze. Went in for Morning dip. Swam over the deep hole (in wings) shows progress as I made no headway before. Did my own room and Doug's and swept mine, Dot's, Doug's and the hall. Went over to F.O. Clarke's for books for Nell and Myself. Went up to P.O. {Post Office} to post Clare's letter. Went in for a second swim in the afternoon. Alice, Isabel and I went out in the canoe. Alice and I paddling. Dr. Livingstone told us about China and his experience there. Thursday Aug. 18th. Hot day. Had Morning swim. Water cold. Read " A {The}Maker of Opportunities" by George Gibbs. {a novel written in 1912. The story centers around Mortimer Crabb, a wealthy and 2 �somewhat idle man, who becomes embroiled in the lives of others,} {George Fort Gibbs (March 8, 1870 – October 10, 1942) was an American author, illustrator, artist, and screenwriter.} Did my room and Doug's and washed the bedroom dishes. Mended Charles' bathing suit. Washed out 2 pairs of stockings for Dorothy. Went out for a paddle in the canoe all by myself. Rest went for a launch ride. Watched Doug. and Dorothy play double Solitaire. Friday Aug. 20th. Cloudy day. Nice breeze. Did my Morning work and had my morning swim. Water cool and quite rough. (Doug says "billows " not "waves.") Went to Wiarton with Dr. Clarke. Had my crown cemented on which came off yesterday. Did some shopping in Wiarton. Went up to P.O. {Post Office}. D. Clarke overtook us (Alice, Jean and I) and drove us up. Charles, Duncan, Nell, Doug and I went over to Lonely Island in the "Jutland" to see Miss Ellis. Duncan and Charles rowed over and Nell and I rowed part of way back when Duncan took Nell's oar. (I rowed all the way back - about 2 miles) In Nobody home so we walked all over the Island. beautiful Island - sand beach - Lovely cedars, tamarac, {tamarack} blue spruces etc. Waves had a lovely sound as they rolled up on the beach. Miss Ellis called here as Alice told her we were looking for her. Teddy Neelands & Jack Wyse arrived from Southampton by canoe. Slept in tent. Saturday Aug. 21st Very wet day. Rain poured down and beat into cottage (2 front rooms upstairs) Washed Dorothy's clothes = muddy blouse, smock, Georgette blouse, 2 Skirts, 2 pairs hose, 2 brassieres, 1 vest, 1 camisole, 1 gown and 2 hdkfs. {handkerchiefs}. Ironed part of them and she finished what was dry. Lake in the back yard. Started by centrepiece. Went over to Charlie's to play seven-up with Doug and Isabel. Too rough for boys to go back to Southampton. They, Doug. Nickle and Dorothy played bridge. Went to store twice for Clare. Had my Morning swim (still on wings) Sunday Aug. 22nd. Fine but quite cool. Had My Morning swim although the water was cold. Jack, Julius, Duncan, Isabel, Doug L. and I went in. Men dug canal system to drain back yard. Went to church (Julius, Clare, Dorothy, Doug N. Alice S. and Keith & Isabel) Mr. Pilkie preached and Ruth Chambers sang a solo. "O Lord Correct Me." Jack, Charlie (who arrived about 1.30 with Mrs. Start) Mrs. Start, Nell, Teddy Neelands and Jack Wyse started for Southampton in the 3 �Naidanac towing their canoe. Helped make a lunch for them. Margaret and Sophy had two car loads of friends visit them this afternoon. Lovely evening - getting warmer. Wrote to Aldyth Hooper. Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Luton and Mr. McDonald. (for Mr. Mickle re call on Miss Ellis.) Monday Aug. 23rd. Cool morning but fine. Dorothy got cold outside last night (sleeping in the hammock since Mother came up) Got her warmed up in her Aunt Clare's bed. Helped her get packed up and packed the trunk she left behind. She and Doug. Nickle started for a week's visit in Kingston. Washed up all her clothes. After dinner Duncan, Charles & I rowed over to Montrose to call on Maris - not at home (I rowed all the way over - 2 miles. Coming back we waited in the Middle of the channel for the Naidanac and refused a tow by all calling one 'no' at once. Campers Association Meeting here so spent the evening at Charlie's cottage playing solitaire & seven up with Doug L & Isabel. Tuesday Aug. 24th. Had my first swim without water wings. Find I can go alright. Swam 19 strokes, before I came out, without stopping. Wrote to Mr. Caldwell and an address for Bud which was not used after all. Worked at my centrepiece. Went for a ride away out in the Lake in the Naidanac. After dinner Charlie, Mother, Mrs. Start, Alice and the baby left for Chesley. Cool so had a fire in the evening and we all went to bed at 9 p.m. Charles made it in 42. Wednesday Aug. 25th. Swam from the end of the dock (deep hole) to the dock ladder. Washed out My Clothes. Shampooed My hair. Jim Ross, Telford Biehn, Jim Hetherington and Shaffer arrived in Dr. Biehn's sedan to spend the day. Wrote a letter for Charles. Worked at My centrepiece. Isabel, being a trouble maker over at the other cottage when her Mother is not there to keep her in order, has dinner over at our house. After dinner went up to call on Mrs. Engel, Charles, Jack and Duncan having great fun over a game of "Street." Jack made it (golf) in 39 to-day. Thursday Aug. 26th. Had a longer service this morning. Charlie got back last night about 11 p.m. Children put on too hot a fire at dinner and got pipes red - some excitement for awhile. Wrote to Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. McCarrel (Mary Green). Wrote card to Allie for Clare. Rowed up to Indian 4 �Channel with Charles to fish. No fish. I rowed all the way back (about 2 ½ miles. Wrote Sample love letter. Duncan, Jack & Charles played "Street" After dinner. Charlie, Jack & Duncan shingled Charlie's kitchen to-day. Friday Aug. 27th. Very hot day. Had Morning swim. Wrote to Dorothy & copied love letter. Wrote out couple of cake recipes. Cleaned up Dorothy's room and spare room ready for closing up. Charles and I rowed Clare over to explore new gut we went up yesterday. Both rowed both ways, about 4 miles. Charlie got telegram that Grace Steven had very serious operation & doubtful if she will get better. Wire 2 days old. He, Jack & Duncan went into Wiarton to telephone as phone from Oliphant to Wiarton was out of commission. Went over to Charlie's and had a piece of Chocolate cake Isabel made & went to bed early. Saturday Aug. 28th. Had my Morning swim. Raining to-day. Took up rug in my room and did some packing. Alice scalded her hand this Morning. Men, Nell, Doug, Ducan, Kirk & Donald Dowkes went fishing. Worked at my centrepiece. Called on B.S. Halladay's. Ethelyn & her husband there - all going home Monday Morning. Did some cleaning up desk, mantel etc. Went to Wiarton with Charlie & Duncan to meet Alice & babe at late train. Did some shopping & had some ice cream. Beautiful moonlit night & fine drive. cool. Sunday Aug. 29th. Very hot & stuffy. Had Morning swim. Did some packing & read "Now It Can Be Told. {In "Now It Can Be Told," Philip Gibbs provides a candid and unflinching account of World War I, drawing from his experiences as a war correspondent.} Went to Church. Mr. Pilkie preached - was 15 minutes late - watch wrong. Dorothy Engel sang "Patiently, Tenderly, Jesus is calling" beautiful. Violin played by M. Pilgrim. Dorothy's voice "greatly developed. Rest went for a launch ride before church. We went for a launch ride in the evening. No gas in the boat so we had to wait while Jack and Charlie went up for it. Made our ride a dark one but very pleasant. Monday Aug. 30th. Got up early. No swim to-day as bathing suit packed. Helped close up the cottage. Returned a book to Clarke's. Went into Wiarton with Jack, Charlie, Charles & Frances, Mr. 5 �McVannel driving. Had dinner at the Arlington. Train very crowded. Crowd getting in at Hepworth filled the aisle. At Park Head a woman and 4 children got in the seat opposite us for awhile. Mr. Clifton (gardener) is not back yet and garden needs some attention. Trunks arrived after 5 p.m. Unpacked the whole 3 of them and put everything away. In the evening went up to see Clare and Jack. Tuesday Aug. 31st. Got up and went to the station to see Clare and Jack off. Met Alma for first time since her return from Guelph. Armand going away after 10 days holidays at home. Great crowd of people going - School teachers, Girls to school, Exhibition visitors etc. Went down for Meat. Wrote some letters for Charles. Worked at my centrepiece for an hour. After dinner M. Caldwell came up to put the new roller in my typewriter but could not get the screw out. We tried all the screwdrivers in the house and one he brought from the office. Replaced the old roller. Went to call on Mrs. Green. Still feeling very badly about Josh Green's mad act. {“DIES FROM WOUNDS” “CHESLEY, Ont., Aug. 2. – H. B. Cavill, Chesley drayman, died about three o’clock this afternoon as a result of wounds received in a shooting affair on Thursday, for which Joshua Green, another local man, is held in Walkerton jail.”} Went on down town and called at Charlie's store to see him. Went to Chautauqua to see "Nothing but the Truth”. {1920 American silent comedy film} Both Charles and I enjoyed it greatly. Cool. Practised ½ hr. Wednesday Sept. 1st. Cool day. Worked in the garden for an hour and a half. Mr. Clifton has not come back yet so everything needs attention. Worked at my centrepiece for 2 hours. Called to see Jean Maxwell - nobody home. Winnie Barber called me as I passed so went in to see her for awhile - is sick - cannot teach for awhile - perhaps a year - has goitre {A goitre is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency, commonly seen in countries that scarcely use iodised salt. The introduction of iodised salt in the early 20th century became a key public health initiative, effectively reducing the prevalence of goitre in previously affected regions. This measure was one of the earliest and most successful examples of mass preventive health campaigns.} & has been used up with Medicine to cure it. Called to see Mrs. Lizzie Milne and Mrs. Leslie. Missed a drive to Walkerton. Mr. Leitch was driving Dr. Whyte (Chautauqua lecturer) over to Walkerton - took Charles along. Would have taken me had I been here. 6 �Charles got back about 7 p.m. We went to the Chautauqua Concert - Miss Christian, Violinist (very, very good. Had been playing to boys at front and to German army of occupation) and an accompanist. Chautauqua Closed. Had little fire in grate when we came home. Thursday Sept. 2nd. Charles felt sick (too much corn) this Morning so I fooled around over bath etc. Breakfast at 10 a.m. Fire in kitchen - very cool morning. Went down town for Meat. Raked the leaves and twigs off the Boulevard and burned them. Wrote to Frank, Aldyth Hooper (at Toronto Exhibition) and to Len Carter. Charles lay down after dinner and slept until 5 o'clock. Still feeling squeamish. I went down town for the Mail and to get some Seidlitz powders. Did my Memory Lesson and my Literature. Duncan came up in the evening and brought Charles' raincoat which he forgot and left at Oliphant. Fire in grate and also fire in the kitchen in the morning. Took S.S. {Sunday School} collection down in the Morning and got draft for supplies. Friday Sept. 3rd. Warmer to-day. Had my cold bath. Charles feeling somewhat better but still had gripes occasionally. Did my Memory work. Worked in the garden for an hour. Worked at my centrepiece for an hour and a half. Did French and History. Walked around a five mile block Sane and home by McTavish's. Fire in the fireplace in the Morning & evening. Duncan was up in the afternoon. Public School started Wednesday but High School does not begin until Tuesday, 7th Sept. (after Labor Day.) Saturday Sept. 4th. Beautiful day. Lost 8 ½ pounds at the Lake. Hurrah! Went down for meat. Cut out scallops of my tray cloth and doily and did my mending. Worked in the garden for an hour and a quarter. Went down town and called at Public Library to see Mrs. Ferguson and then called to see Mrs. Caldwell who is still far from well. She is talking of going to Owen Sound to see Dr. Middlebro. Alma Halliday called after dinner to see me about writing a story for her to use as an advertisement. Spent the evening reading. Stopped to talk to Mr. & Mrs. Tuer who got home last night. Sunday Sept. 5th. 7 �Fine day but rained a little about 5 p.m. Went to church in the morning. Arch McCarrel, Jean Maxwell & Winnie Ferguson there. Went to s.s. {Sunday School} Saw Jean just before I went and saw Archie after church. Charles and I called on Winnie after church as she goes back to Toronto in the Morning. Charlie and Duncan go to Oliphant to-day for Labor Day & to bring home rest of things. Mother went along as far as Tara where she will visit Mrs. Start. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} and to church at night. Wrote to Clare & Nell. Monday Sept. 6th. Labor Day. Helped Charles put a load of cuttings in the cellar and worked in the garden time - 2½ hours. Worked at centrepiece for 1 1/4 hours. Went down to the Post Office for the Mail and to Leitch's for The Globe. Charles and I went to see Mrs. English who hurt her knee and cannot walk. Then we went down by Elliot's Mill, along 2nd, through cemetery. Met W.R. Paterson and went to office and I drew agreement of sale of a farm to him. Did my Literature and Memory work. Fine day. Tuesday Sept. 7th. Few small showers but nice day. Charles went to the High School, which opens to-day, this morning. New teacher for Moderns & Art. Principal new Mr. Wilson Classics - Miss Evans. 3rd year Science Miss McCullough - New. Worked in garden for an hour & a quarter. Not feeling very well - cramps occasionally - did not sleep well. Played a set of tennis with Duncan. Went downtown. Went to bed early. Did my Memory Work, French, History and worked at my centrepiece for an hour & three quarters. Charles and I ready for bed when door bell rang - Dorothy came home without sending word. Has hay fever badly and so feels Miserable. Hope she will soon be better. Wednesday Sept. 8th. Nice day. Went down for Meat. Did a part of a probate and three or four letters & a Resolution for Charles. Did not finish until noon. Then had a little talk with Dorothy. Did my short-hand, and went down town with Dorothy. Store and dress makers. Went to Dr. Rannie's & got some oil for Dorothy's nose & an inhaler at Davey's but inhaler refused to work. After tea went down to the office to draw an agreement for Charles. While waiting wrote an advertising story for Alma. Then Mr. Caldwell came in and did the agreement. Dorothy came down and she and I went to the Bijou. Play "The Egg-Crate - Wallop" {1919 8 �American silent comedy film} was very good. Scurried around for an hour getting Absorbine Jr. ready for Dorothy etc. Thursday Sept. 9th. Nice day in Morning but cloudy by noon. Worked in the garden for an hour. Went down for meat. Dorothy came along. Called at Tuer's with their jar of canned tomatoes (Mrs. Ryan did while we were all away to keep them from spoiling) Got atomizer fixed & invested in some Raz-mah tablets {"TEMPLETON'S LIMITED TORONTO 1, CANADA". USED FOR TREATING BREATHING AILMENTS SUCH AS ASTHMA 6 BRONCHITIS. A PATENT MEDICINE. FROM ESTATE OF ROY & MAE STEWART OF CLARESHOLM.} for D's hay-fever. Spent some time trying to find Dorothy's poem on "Springtime in Flanders". Found at last and she wrote another this afternoon. I went down town to get the Mail and then played one set and four games of tennis with Duncan. set -6-4 in his favor game 2-2. Wrote to Clare. Mr. & Mrs. Bell came up about 8 o'clock and brought a letter from Smirle Lawson with a contribution of $10 to Mrs. Ferguson fund. Friday Sept. 10th Warm. Looked like rain but did not rain. Went down for meat. Typed 18 pages of a Brief for Charles. Walked around the five mile block. Wrote to Mrs. Nasmith (not sent) and to Miss Thompson re Mrs. Nasmith's letter to Dorothy about her unsuitability for the Residence. Dorothy went to show with Mar. McDonald. Wat Krug quite ill in Waterloo. Had his tonsils out & bad hemorrhage. Duncan came up in the evening and he, Charles and I played SevenUp. Saturday Sept. 11th. A little shower this morning. Typed the other 11 pages of Palmer-Bruce Brief. Worst letters I ever tried to copy. Typed a couple of poems for Dorothy & wrote letter for her sending "Sunset and Sunrise" to Canadian Courrier." also wrote letter for Charles to Mrs. Nasmith. Played two sets of tennis with Duncan 6-4 in his favor. 6-3 in my favor. Went down town for meat and floor wax & came home. Then took a 2½ mile walk, after went down to Library with Dorothy for a book and called to see Mrs. M.A. Halliday on the way home. Jennie Halliday was there. Hot to-night. Sunday Sept. 12th. 9 �Bad electrical storm in the night and some hail. Nothing in garden destroyed. Hot day. Went to church morning & night good sermons - & to church school. The hour was changed from 2.30 to 2 as Mr. Robinson's funeral which was to be at 3.30 was advertised for 3 & Mr. Tuer had to take the service and Charles was one of the pall bearers. Dorothy stayed home afternoon & evening. Wrote a poem "The Passing of Love" After church. Mr. Farney came over to show us a Lusitania Medal taken from a German prisoner. date was 2 days before (May 5th) the actual date of sinking (May 7th) so was prepared beforehand. Charlie, Allie and Margaret were up after church. Wrote to Smirle Lawson. Monday Sept. 13th. Beautiful morning. Went down for meat. came home and then went down with the s.s. {Sunday School} collection. Worked at my centrepiece for two hours. Went for a walk - 7½ miles. Out to Fisher's corner and back to 2nd concession and home. Longest walk I ever took. Not as dusty to-day. Mrs. Ryan going to Owen Sound with Bert Lemke who is to have her tonsils removed. Mrs. Green to do the work while she is away. Wrote to Frank. Cleared off table. Played double Solitaire with Dorothy. Was wakened before 6 a.m. by black birds. I said "darn" and Charles grunted out, "I wish I had a gun." Migrating - hundred or more settled in our trees - on very top twigs & such a clatter! Tuesday Sept. 14th. Still taking morning cold bath: Beautiful Morning. Got breakfast: sprinkled the Clothes. Made the beds. did French & Memory Work. Went down town with Dorothy. Played tennis with Duncan after Dorothy played a set with him. Result 6-5 his favor 3-2 his favor. Worked at my centrepiece 3/4 of an hour. Went down to Tuer's for Charles and Mr. Tuer returned with me. Cleared tea table with Dorothy's help and then wiped dishes for Mrs. Green. Wrote to Miss McEachran. Wednesday Sept. 15th. Got breakfast. Put away ironed Clothes. Did the darning. Went down town to get some fruit for a salad. Went down with Dorothy after dinner for the Mail. Dorothy and Duncan played tennis. I wrote two advertising stories for Alma. Called on Mrs. Leitch. Found her housecleaning and sore at Mr. & Mrs. Tuer for not calling. Got tea and cleared off the table. After tea went up to see Mother who got home from Tara Monday night. Charles goes to Toronto in the morning on the early train. Dorothy down at McDonald's to-night. Eva & her husband went home to-day after about ten days' visit here. 10 �Thursday Sept. 16th. Rained quite hard last night. Got up at 5.30 a.m. and got breakfast for Charles who left for Toronto on the early train. Got breakfast, Made beds. Mrs. Green came up for a few minutes & washed breakfast dishes. Dorothy and I got dinner & tea. I went down town with D. for Mail and went down a second time for North Mail. Washed dinner and tea dishes. Had fire in grate in evening - got quite cool. Spent evening by fire with Dorothy. I read "Now It Can Be Told." while she read "The Weavers." {The Weavers is "A Tale of England and Egypt" by Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker, (1862-1932), Canadian novelist and British politician. Published 1907} Friday Sept. 17th. Cool. Mrs. Ryan not yet back. Swept bath-room, nursery, dining room Library & downstairs hall, dusted then all and drawing room and stairs. Went down town for the Mail. As Dorothy did not sleep all night she did not get up until 1 o'clock. Mr. McCarrel came to put hard water tap in bath room. Hydro off between 12 and 1 so late when I got dinner. (got breakfast and tea also). Mrs. Green came up in afternoon and dusted the floor and finished the sweeping. Typed the 3 advertising stories for Alma and wrote and typed an address from McGaw Street Gang to the Nolans. Went over to Alma's with the stories and to Caldwell's to get address bound, then to Biehn's to meet to go to Nolan's. As Nolan's packing we just went in there then everybody went to Thomson's where we spent a pleasant evening. I left for a few minutes to meet late train. Charles did not come. Saturday Sept. 18th. Cool but bright. Went down for meat. Worked at my centrepiece for over an hour. Went down town with Dorothy for the Mail. Did my Memory work. Went to call on Miss Evans (away home.) Saw Mrs. M.A. H. in verandah and called on her. Mr. Halliday came along in his Ford Coupe and I went out to Mr J.C. Milner's with him. Got out down town when we came back & did some shopping. Went down to Tuer's with "Parables from Nature" {Written by Margaret Gatty, an English children’s author. Classic parables that use nature to teach us about God and faith. Published mid 19th century.} Which I got for Mr. Tuer. Spent the evening at home. Charles came home on the late train. Fire in furnace. Sunday Sept. 19th. 11 �Went to Church Morning & night. Cold - fire in furnace. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mother up after church and Charlie, Alice and Alice Jean after church at night. Monday Sept. 20th. Still cool. Typed draft letter to send in Mrs. Ferguson Presentation Fund. Worked at centrepiece an hour or more. Dorothy and I walked to the top of North hill. Then I went for a 2 ½ mile walk. The had to go down to Enterprise office with Size of card for Index box. After tea Dorothy and I went to Bijou and saw Mae Marsh in "Hidden Fires." {1918 silent film} Very good. Called at office on the way home for paper for Charles. Wrote to Stan, Pauline (acknowldg. $5 for Fund) Nell and Miss McNaughton for Mrs. McG. Tuesday Sept. 21st. Little warmer but still have the furnace going. Still unsettled what Dorothy is to do. She and I went down to Sample Room at McDonald House to see hats Mr. Boyd had. Each got one. Took form C's dictation and typed Editorial on "Navy League of Canada." {The Navy League of Canada is a nonprofit organization founded in 1895 and incorporated in 1918. In the years following World War I, the Navy League took particular interest in seeking continued support for a Canadian flag, the Merchant Marine and maintained shore hostel facilities for the benefit of seafaring personnel.} Worked at centrepiece for an hour or more. Wrote to Miss Thomson (re Dorothy's stay at Residence of Margaret Eaton School) {a private institution of higher learning which was designed to train young upper and middle class women in the field of dramatic arts and physical education in Ontario between 1901 and 1941.} and to Miss Small and Mary McCarrel. Walked 6 miles and a half (3 times around race track 1½ miles and from McManus' corner to Neil Moore's Corner & back 5 miles - Total 6½. Dorothy had afternoon tea at Mair's and then played tennis at the Park with Misses Vi Mair Florence Leslie and Duncan for 4th. Got very warm in afternoon. Wednesday Sept. 22nd. Beautiful day. Warm as July but quite thick haze in the North. Went down for meat. Too hot to work in garden. Wrote to Margaret Cameron and Winnie Ferguson (re tutoring in French for Dorothy) and answered Irene Halliday's letter. Mar. McDonald and Vi Mair were here playing Bridge with Dorothy. Called on Mrs. Harry Adolph at the Elliot's on Mrs. Carter, who was sitting out in the garden and on Lena Brown who was out. Duncan was up after tea. Then Charles and I went to call on Mr. & Mrs. Wilson (He is Principal of the High School. Very warm at night too. 12 �Thursday Sept. 23rd. Very hot day. Went down for Meat. Worked in the garden (taking up potatoes) for an hour and a quarter. Worked at my centrepiece for about 3/4 of an hour. Wrote to Nell and to Clare. Went to Enterprise part at Mrs. M.A. H's (Alma got it up for her Mother as it was her birthday) Dorothy went to help Alma. From 10 a.m. - 11 15 a.m. I worked in the garden (took up potatoes) and I worked an hour at my centrepiece. Went to station at 9.p.m. to post letter to Clare. Friday Sept. 24th, Worked in the garden with Charles for 3/4 of an hour before breakfast (taking up potatoes. Then Dorothy and I worked at the Job for an hour and a quarter. Went down to the bank with the s.s. {Sunday School} collection. After dinner worked about 2½ hours at my centrepiece and finished it. Went down town with Charles' collars. King away & no chinaman to take his place so Mr. Davison sends the laundry away. Awfully hot. August weather. Saturday Sept. 25th. August weather. Charles and I worked at potatoes for 3/4 hr before breakfast and after breakfast Dorothy and I worked for an hour and a half. Wrote a 2½ page (single space) letter for Charles. Finished "Harriet and the Piper." {1920 novel Harriet and the Piper by Kathleen Norris.} Went down town to do some shopping. Got another letter from Charles which I shall type after tea. Dorothy and I worked for an hour. 4.45 - 5.45 at the potatoes. After tea Miss Evans called to ask me to be score keeper at High School Field Day. 8th of October. Typed Charles' letter. Sunday Sept. 26th. Very hot. Went to church in the Morning with Charles & Dorothy (Communion Sunday). Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Dorothy came along to help me and Aldyth there also. Rally Day so plenty of work. {“Rally Day” was the special celebration to open the Sunday School year in many Protestant Churches. The Rally Day program often involved the introduction of Sunday School teachers, the assignment to classes. the announcement of prizes or awards to be won or attained, and a general acknowledgement of the congregation’s commitment to religious education and fellowship. In many congregations, there was a fellowship meal and special games or activities for the young people.} Went to church at 13 �night but thunder storm (not bad) started and, as I had promised Mr. Tuer to go up and stay with Mrs. Tuer as she is sick and afraid of thunder storms. I left just as the sermon started. Charles called for me after church. The children (Isabella, Frances & Alice among them) sang the anthem in the Choir at night. Sang same hymn in s.s. {Sunday School} Alice and Charlie did not come up as wanted to get home before storm but Duncan was up part of the time we were at Church and Mother was up after Church in the Morning. Finished "Now It can Be Told" by Phillip Gibbs. Monday Sept. 27th. Raining in night and although fair in the Morning rained very hard. Several showers during the day. Went down for meat. Got s.s. {Sunday School} collection ready to take down tomorrow and slips ready to send away Rally Day money. Went down after dinner for the Mail. Wrote a long letter to Mr. Phillips & did some Physical Culture exercises. {Physical culture, also known as body culture, is a health and strength training movement that originated during the 19th century in Germany, the UK and the US.} Walked five miles. Finished my centrepiece working at it 1½ hours. Padded my new tray cloth border, working at it 1½ hours. Tuesday Sept. 28th. Fine day. Charles and I dug potatoes for 3/4 of an hour before breakfast. Then I worked at the potatoes from 9.30 until 12 - finished taking them up and picked up a wheel barrow full. After dinner I went down town for the Mail and at then put new knob on my typewriter roller. At 4.p.m. Dorothy and I went with Mr. & Mrs. Bell and Jean for a drive out into Bentinck. I did not know there was such beautiful Scenery near Chesley. Hills & Lakes, and woods. Passed through Crawford and Louise. Had a chat in Crawford with Mrs. Brown, Crawford School teacher. From the top of a very high hill we looked down over hill and vale with a ribbon of road winding away into the distance with a most glorious Sunset at the end, one great golden glow at the end of the road but red and purple and angry looking at the sides until it merged into the grey and black of storm clouds while the north was all black. Got home about a quarter to six and a little sprinkle of rain came on so Charles and I picked up and brought in the rest of the potatoes and emptied the wheelbarrow which I had filled in the Morning. At 8 p.m. I went to the Church and with Mrs. Rogers started out to a corn roast (Cavell Girl's Club & Osagee Rangers). Mr. Fiddis joined us at Brown's barn to look after the boys. We went along by river, through Brown's bush to the other side where the fire was made & the corn roasted and marshmallows toasted. Most beautiful night and the Moonlight on the river was very beautiful. Pink Hetherington, Willard Boos and some 14 �other boys of their ilk made a nuisance of themselves by wiring up the gate, stringing wires between trees in the bush and then came up in a canoe and threw mud etc. When a battle followed and the Osagee Rangers splashed them well by throwing stones and thought they inpaired their canoe with a large stone. Coming home we went around the bush. Gerald Green, Alma Murphy, Marion Glenn, Margaret Fry, Annie Sloan and I went straight up to the road where we had to climb a wire fence, then we came home along 22nd concession. The rest went over a wire fence and followed along the river & found the gate out of Brown field wired. I met Mrs. Rogers at the top of hill and walked on home with she and Sidney & Hilda Barrett. It seems too bad that a few boys should be allowed to interfere with the fun of others. Starting to rain as we reached McDonald House corner. Wednesday Sept. 29th. Went down town in the Morning for meat. Quite cool & rather cloudy. At 10.20 a.m. Mr. Bell called and Charles (got him at office) Mr & Mrs. Bell, Jean and I started for Southampton. It was quite windy and rather cool driving over. Dined at the hotel. After dinner we went down to beach. The lake was great - green in spots - deep blue in others - White-Capped and great breakers rolling in. We called on Mrs. McGorman who was canning fish and explained the process for us. Nearly all the cottages are shut-up and I fancy she must be lonely in these grey days. We left Jean with her and Mr. Bell, Mrs. Bell Charles and I walked the whole length of the beach and out to the end of the dock. Windy and cool but beautiful. Called for Jean and while Charles & Mr. Mickle went up to the Mouth of the river, Mrs. Bell, Jean and I went Shopping. Jean tried on boots and then we had ice cream. Started home about 4 p.m. and got home a few minutes after 5. Raining when we left Southampton and had a couple of showers on the way home. Paisley Fair out in great stir as we passed through the village. After tea Dorothy and I went to the Bijou to see "Haunting Shadows" {1919 American silent comedy film} (taken from "The House of a Thousand Candles.") {1915 movie} Enjoyed it but not as good as the book. Cut out my centrepiece after tea. Fire in grate. Thursday Sept. 30th. Very wet. 1st day of Chesley Fair. Went down for meat. Fire in grate. Did the Mending (about 3 hours work). Went down town in afternoon. Wrote to Clare. Fixed cards for Primary class in Church School. Heavy showers all day. Friday October 1st. 15 �Wetter than wet & cool. Went down for Meat and to Bank with s.s. {Sunday School} money. Met Mr. Kellerman (also went to Enterprise office with letter, re Mrs. Ferguson Fund, to be printed) on way home. He insists on having an S.S. {Sunday School} report for Elderslie s.s. {Sunday School} association. (Missed me in Summer - did not send me a form) came home and prepared report. Worked at my tray cloth for two hours and a half. Snowing - real snow too. Dorothy was down at McDonald's for a couple of hours. I went down town about 5 p.m. to get some things. Still snowing. As leaves are all in trees, the snow is bending them right over. The Manse apple trees are badly broken and between Biehn's and Davey's ever so many big limbs are down. Electric wires broken in some places but our lights came on shortly after 5. This was our Fair Day but the weather was so bad the Fair was postponed until next year. The Concert - Rupert Legate Co. was on. Dorothy and I went. Raining at night which was fortunate as a great many trees would have been spoiled. I called at Kellerman's on my way down town and delivered my report. Saturday Oct. 2nd. Cool day and Showery in the Morning but cleared up in the afternoon and was nice. Shampooed my hair. After dinner went for a walk. Dorothy caught up to me on the North hill. We went out to Moore's Corner. (I walked 3½ miles altogether) and called at Mother's on the way back. Then after we got home I went down to the Public Library to get some books for Dorothy. Knit some of Dorothy's black sweater. Sunday Oct. 3rd. Showery in the Morning but beautiful day later on. Went to church - Charles, Dorothy and I. Alice, Margaret and Margaret Stevens received their certificates from General assembly, at Morning Service, for reciting verses. Went to SS. Found I had forgotten my s.s. {Sunday School} satchel so had to come home for it. Found Mother (who went to Covenanter Church) here when we got home from church in the Morning. Charles and I went to church at night. Alice Jean and Bud came home with me and Charles and Charlie stayed for Session Meeting. Have decided to ask Mr. Workman for his resignation - do not approve - am afraid things will only be worse. Charlie came up for Alice and Bud. Walked up & down walk for 20 Minutes after s.s. {Sunday School} Monday Oct. 4th. 16 �Beautiful day. Went down for meat and deposited s.s. {Sunday School} collection. Did up empty spools to send to Doug. Wrote to Doug, Margaret Cameron, Minnie Halliday (in Wellesley Hospital) and to Nell. Sent for books re: Cavell Girls. Worked at tray cloth for an hour. Went down town for the Mail. Dorothy and I walked about 3 Miles (out to Corner at McGregor's and back) and walked around cemetery on way back. Got wool and needles to knit a skirt for Dorothy. Mrs. Leitch called while we were out walking. Wrote to Mrs. Lenore Carter and to Irene Frazier. Dorothy went over to Halliday's to play bridge with Alicia, Jean Johnson and Viola Mair. Started to knit at Dorothy's skirt, at 9.20 p.m. Mr. McNeel phoned Charles & me to go down to Bijou and see Navy League pictures. We went. Raining when we got home. Charles went over to Halliday's with an umbrella for Dorothy. Tuesday Oct. 5th. Cool. Went down for meat. Knit 4½ inches on Dorothy's skirt. Walked 7 ½ miles out to Scone - North to Ravell Park - West to Neil Moore's corner then South to McManus corner and home. Went around to Mrs. Beattie's to order bulbs (not in) Dorothy and I went to Bijou to see Sessue Hayakaka {Sessue Hayakawa} {The movie was a blockbuster for Famous Players-Lasky (later Paramount), turning Hayakawa into a romantic idol for millions of American women, regardless of their race.} Wednesday Oct. 6th. Fine day. Went down town for meat. Wrote 3 letters and did some copying for Charles. Went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Green's (both out) Mrs. Beattie came over after dinner and I ordered bulbs.gave her some plants out of the garden. Knit 4½ inches altogether on Dorothy's skirt (176 stitches on ½. Dorothy has started other half.) Dorothy and I called on Mrs. Mair and Viola. (Knit all evening). Thursday Oct. 7th. Fine day - Sunshine. Knit 5 inches (35 rows) altogether on Dorothy's skirt. Dug the two flower beds by walk to get them ready for the tulips. Wrote a letter for Charles and 2 for Dorothy. (Typewriter) Dorothy and I went up to Mother's for a basket of snow apples. Went out to orchard where Alice s. was picking apples with Bud's & Jack's help. Duncan was up after 4 to sell programmes for H.S. {High School} Field Day and Charlie came up after tea to see the New Honour Roll for the Church which just arrived from Ottawa. Friday Oct. 8th. 17 �Beautiful day. Wrote a letter for Charles. (long one). Mrs. Ferguson called to get some apples. Had quite a long chat and I went with her to get apples. Worked in garden for an hour and got the aster beds cleaned and dug for bulbs. Jack McDonald came up with copy7of letter. re: Mrs. Ferguson. Read it. Mrs. Ferguson called after dinner and she, Charles and I went to Victoria Park to H.S. {High School} Field Day (Dorothy went later with Viola Mair and Mar. McDonald. Charles was a Judge and I was taking the score for the girls. Walkerton, Paisley, and Hanover Schools and some of their friends were present. Things well organized and went with a swing. Knit 9 rows on Dorothy's skirt. After tea Charles and I went to the Promenade down in the School. School Orchestra. Fun watching boys and girls. Very nice time. Spoiled somewhat after we left, by some of the usual Hoodlum element - putting coffee in ice cream etc. There seems to be no end of it. World is no longer a Comfortable place to live in and there are very few gentlemen among the new generation. Saturday Oct. 9th. Beautiful Day. At 8.30 a.m. Charles, Dorothy and I went to Walkerton. Charles had to go. Dorothy and I went to the fur store and bought 2 squirrel skins to make a crown for her hat. Then got some books at McCrum's; Went up to call on Mrs. Greig and then went to Dr. Sinclair's where Charles joined us and we all had dinner. Had a lovely drive back. Trees are beginning to turn, fall wheat is coming up and the country is beautiful. Dorothy went at once to get ready to go to a 'shower' at Alma Halliday's for Margaret Davison who is to be married this month. I went down town and got her a Royal Doulton tray to take with her. Went down to Tuer's to enquire for Mrs. Tuer who has been ill with Summer Flu. After tea Dorothy went to Bijou with Viola Mair & Lynda Simpson. I wrote to Clare and to Mrs. Sinclair to send her 15 cents for telephone call which I, of course, forgot to give her before I left Walkerton. Charles went to the Jail to see Mr. Green to arrange for his defence. Sunday Oct. 10th. Almost perfect day. Went to church in Morning with Charles & Dorothy. Mother came up after church. Went to S.S. {Sunday School}. Aldyth was not there so I was busy. Walked around garden with Mother. After S.S. {Sunday School} Duncan and I went to Church at night. Harry Krug & Stan Ruthven called after church for Dorothy to go for a motor ride. After the ride they and Lynda Simpson came in for awhile. Charlie and Margaret at Church. Duncan up here while we were at church. Charlie & Margaret went home & then Chalie and Alice came up for awhile. Helped Dorothy get some lunch ready for her guests. 18 �Monday Oct. 11 Raining a good part of day. Showers. Took Mr. Green's statement in short-hand and typed it (8 pages) and took it down to the office. Came home and then went back down for some biscuits. Knit 15 rows (about 2 inches) on Dorothy's skirt. Now 17 ½ inches long, while Dorothy studied Bridge & chess problems. Tuesday Oct. 12th. Beautiful day. Knit 15 rows on Dorothy's skirt. Went down town after dinner for the Mail (with Dorothy) Worked in the garden for an hour planting tulips, and Dorothy helped and then went to pick apples. While I explore the back garden with the spade for the bulbs Mr. Clifton trenched (?). Then went down town to get more bulbs. Met Myrle Safana (who is home visiting) and her baby girl. (very Swarthy & Frenchy). Put in a few more bulbs when I came home and after tea spent the whole evening until 11.45 p.m. getting letters ready to send out re Mrs. Ferguson presentation. Wednesday Oct. 13th. Beautiful day - warm both yesterday & to-day. Did some hunting up of addresses re: telephone, & walking. Went down town with Dorothy. Made 14 calls re addresses. In the afternoon planted bulbs an hour and 10 minutes. Called on Mrs Geer and Mrs. Pollock and went down to get more addresses. After tea called on Armstrong's and Kirkwood's and got 20 more letters ready. Then wrote special letters to Harvey Bene, Frank, Kathleen Carter, Jim Halliday, Milton Johnston, Nell, Garfield McEdwards, Stan Paulin, Harry Dobie, Smirle Lawson, Joe Stinson, Sandy Anderson, Grace Steven, Mrs. J.C. Barton. Indian Summer I fancy. Lazy and beautiful warm. Wore summer dress and no coat. Mrs. Haumore was in the office on Monday. She says a lawyer was put in penitentiary for 15 years for doing what Charles did. She also said he was just shoved through college & then they sent him up to the back woods and she promised to pray for maledictions on his head unto the 3rd & 4th generations. She also stated that I said on the street that my husband would not write a letter for less than $1. She is about as big a fibber as they make them and the worst client Charles has ever had. Thursday Oct. 14th. 19 �Beautiful day. Typed Terms of Settlement in Hessenauer v. Thede for Charles & a Memo for Mr. Perdue before getting ready to go to Walkerton. Left for W. at a quarter to 9. taking Mrs. Tuer with us. Mrs. Ruer and I walked around Walkerton, had ice cream at Erdman’s etc. Were to start home at 11.30 but Charles not through as had dinner at Hartley House. (on way out of Chesley watched a tractor plough at work). Went to Jail to see Mr. Green. 1st visit to a Jail. Very gloomy -undesirable place of residence. Mr. Green asked about Mrs. Green and then told me the history of dope given to him. He is evidently most unhappy and greatly worried. One could not but pity him and realize it was all very real to him. Went for a walk -8 ½ miles - out to McCannel's School and twice over block from 2nd concession to 4th concession. Had six offers of rides. After tea called on Mrs. Green and write to Clare and Winifred Ferguson and went to station with Dorothy to post my letters. Friday Oct. 15th. Beautiful warm day. Wrote a letter for Charles. Knit 25 rows on Dorothy's skirt. Dorothy and I called at Mrs. Crow's and Mr. Murphy's for addresses then called on Mrs. Leitch (busy). At Mair's to see Sanderson's baby. Mrs. Sanderson on Mair's verandah. At Mrs. George Stanley's (away) at Johnston's to see Myrle Safana (out) and at Jean Bell's where we discussed whether insane Murderers should be hanged or not. After tea Charles and I went around to get Mr. Phillips to come to work in the garden and called at Yager's to get Mr. Yager to come and cut down some trees we want removed. Dorothy and I went to the Bijou to see Geraldine Farrar {an American lyric soprano who also frequently sang dramatic roles. She was noted for her beauty, acting ability, and "the intimate timbre of her voice."[2] In the 1910s, she also found success as an actress in silent films. Farrar had a large following among young women, who were nicknamed "Gerry-flappers"} in "The World and Its Woman". {a 1919 American silent drama film produced and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures and directed by Frank Lloyd. Opera singer Geraldine Farrar and her husband Lou Tellegen star.} Saturday Oct. 16th. Grey day with spells of sunshine. Got up for the early train and went over to station with Charles who is going to the Red Cross banquet, given for Herbert Hoover in Toronto tonight and is then going to Hamilton for Sunday and Thanksgiving. Did some mending and darning. Was out in garden with instructions for Mr. Phillips. Went down with s.s. {Sunday School} collection and to the Store with Dorothy who was trying on coat etc. Walked my ten miles at last (down 2nd for a mile, few drops of rain so turned back 1/4 of a mile from 20 �the corner, down to Neil Moore's corner, called in at the house (Charlie's) on way back, then round same 5 mile block and finished with a half mile around the race track to make up the ½ Mile on the 2nd) 10 miles plus, distance from house to Victoria Park & back. Called at the Manse twice - to ask Mr. Tuer to take Charles' s.s. {Sunday School} class and with some snowdrops. After tea knit 17 rows on Dorothy's skirt. Sunday Oct. 17th. Misty day. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Dorothy went to church in the Morning only. Mother was up after church. When I was at s.s {Sunday School}, Dorothy Engel arrived and she and Dorothy had a great old gossip. Mr. Lavack sang two Solos at night. Very powerful voice and wonderful singer. Only Charlie, Frances & Isabel at church so they did not come up but Mr. & Mrs Tuer went up with them. Monday Oct. 18th. Dull in Morning but ice & Sun came out in the afternoon. Winnie Ferguson came home for Thanksgiving. Dorothy and I went over in the Morning to see her but found she and Mrs. Ferguson were away (likely at Smellie's) Wrote to Sybil Bennett (for Mrs. McGregor) Nell and Mary McCaul, Miss McEachran. Worked in the garden for an hour planting bulbs by the ice house. Called at Ferguson's again. Still away. Called at Green's. Mrs. Green out. Dorothy and I went to the train and saw Winnie Ferguson for a few minutes. Mr. M.A. Halliday at the station with his Ford Coupe. Took Dorothy and me for a ride out in the country and twice around race track at the Park. Charles phoned that he had to go back to Toronto (from Hamilton) to-morrow and would not get home until to-morrow night. Dorothy went down to Mair's to play bridge. Blanche Ross & Margaret Stevens called re Cavell Club. Will not be able to start until week after next. Knit 35 rows on D's skirt & finished half of it. Tuesday Oct. 19th. Fine day. Planted the bulbs in the back garden (about 1 hour) Went down town for meat and with S.S. {Sunday School} Collection. Called at M.A.'s office to get some addresses re Mrs. Ferguson. After dinner went down town with Dorothy. Called at Mrs. Crow's for address. Came home, went down town again with Dorothy to fit her dress. Went over to Schroeder's to see Mel. Wrote to Aunt Anaise; helped Dorothy pack and packed My own Suit case. Went over to train to meet Charles. Duncan was up in the evening. Very warm day. Wednesday Oct. 20th. 21 �Went to Toronto with Dorothy on the early train. Spent the afternoon hunting for rooms for Dorothy after meeting Gwen Gauley at Eaton's Rest Room. Miss Kemp's on Bloor Street Old Westbourne. Called for Doug at School. (Havergal Preparatory) Then after lunch got Miss Ferguson and looked at 589 Huron St & 19 Madison Ave. Saw Margaret Cameron on Bloor St. Helped Nell fold and enclose Church letters for Dick and stamped Thank offering enveloped. Wrote post-card to Charles. Thursday Oct. 21st. Went to 73 Prince Arthur Ave with Nell, Dorothy and Gwen. Engaged sitting room and bedroom for girls. Went down to Eaton's with Dorothy and Gwen. Dorothy and I went over to Elm Street Y.W.C.A. with Gwen (very warm) and then Dorothy and I walked up to Doug's school and met Nell & the car just as they came for Doug. Doug Nickle phoned that he was coming to see Dorothy. Nell and Doug away to the dentist's (Dorothy, Gwen and I met Margaret Davison and her husband (Married yesterday) on Yonge Street). Dorothy & Doug Nickle stayed at Nell's and Gwen and I went to Loewe's Up Town Theatre Very pretty. Met (Gwen at the corner of Yonge & Bloor. Smith took me down) Saw "MisfitWife." Gwen and I went up to Nell's on the Street-car. Dorothy & Gwen then left to get dinner and settle at 73 Prince Arthur Ave. After dinner Doug and I went to Dr. Boddington's with Dick and sat out in the car while he was inside. Nell, not feeling well, took some sleeping Medicine and went to bed early. Wrote to Charles. Friday Oct. 22nd. Beautiful day. Helped Nell with her work. Went to Walk-Over shoe shore for Shoes & to Eaton's with Nell. Called for Doug. Nell, Doug and I went out with Chauffeur to the Highlands to get colored leaves to decorate Avenue Road church. Called at St. John's Hospital to see Jessie Duff but found she had gone to Mrs. Jameison's on Euclid Ave. So went around there to see her. After tea Dick took me over to see Dorothy and Gwen. Mary Taylor (Principal Taylor's daughter) was there. Had an hour's chat then Dick called for me. Doug's latest: "Life is a rush, life is a dash, I wonder if Daddy didn't have anything to do if he could drive slowly." Saturday Oct. 23rd. Lovely day. Little Cooler. Doug and I walked over to Yonge St. for bread, eggs and wool. Went down on Street Car to Lowther Ave. On way to Admiral Road to see Madame Laurie. 22 �Empty house at address given; 17 Admiral Road. Walked, via St George St. to Dorothy's room to deliver her letter. She was out. Went to Matinee "The Maid of the Mountains" {The Maid of the Mountains, called in its original score a musical play, is an operetta or "Edwardian" musical comedy in three acts.} with Nell. Very very good. Costumes beautiful. Very crowded, standing at back. And in the evening went with Dick to Shea's. He stood in line for 15 Minutes. Nothing left so went to Allen Theatre - stood packed in line at door for 40 minutes when we got in. Saw Norma Talmadge in a good picture. Sunday Oct. 24th. Fine day. Went to church with Dick and Doug, Nell not feeling well. Wrote to Charles after lunch & went to Wellesley Hospital to see Minnie Halliday. Nell and Dick left me there & went for a drive. Minnie out with Bickles so walked up and down for half an hour (3/4) Until Nell and Dick called for me. Drove out to Dunvegan Heights, Dick's new property and walked over to see Doug's lot. Went to Church at night with Dick. Organ Recital after church and Nell and Doug came down for it & we all went home together. Solos & Violin Solos - also organ solos - very good. Monday Oct. 25th Nice day - a little cooler. Nell and I went shopping, then went for Doug. (Went down on Street car and came up in the car, called at Dorothy's room. After lunch went for a drive to Dunvegan Heights with Dick. Then went down to Elliot Business college to see Mr. Elliot about Dorothy & Gwen & to Britnell's {Albert Britnell Bookshop opened in 1893 at approx 240 Yonge St. This store was demolished to make way for The Pantages Theatre. They relocated to 765 Yonge St north of Bloor in The Yorkville Neighbourhood in 1919 and the bookshop was closed in 1999.} to look for a book. (Walked down Yonge St to Eaton's & then had to go back by street car to new store above Bloor St.) Nell joined me there. She & Doug had gone to dentist's and she had gone down to the old store too, We went to Tyrrell's {Tyrrell's Book and Art Store, 820 Yonge Street, Toronto} & McAinish's { McAINSH & CO, LIMITED, Publishers, 4 to 12 College St} but could not get the book I wanted. Cleaned my ermine scarf in the evening. Tuesday Oct. 26th. Went shopping. Rained all night and all day mostly. Got some books etc. After lunch Dorothy came up and got Nell to cut her hair & we all went out to see Copey and the baby. 23 �Dick and I went to see "His Honour, Abe Potash" {Venue- Royal Alexandra Theatre, Show Run - October 25, 1920 - October 30, 1920, Genre – Comedy} in the evening - good. Wednesday Oct. 27th. Went to General Hospital (Still Showery) to see Miss Small & to Wellesley Hospital to see Minnie Halliday, over to Bathurst St to see about rubber heels. Then home for Nell and down to Nelson's {NELSON THOMAS & SONS, LTD, Publishers 77 Wellington w} for book & called for Doug. Then went over to Yonge St. to get bulbs for Doug. After lunch went down town & met Dorothy at Eaton's. She came home with us. I drove down to her room with her and then helped Nell get dinner and wash the dishes. Mabel Lillico and her aunt Mrs. Stinson came up in the evening so I bathed Doug and put him to bed. Thursday Oct. 28th. Much cooler. Nell and I called for Dorothy and we went shopping. Looked at crockery etc. Called for Doug and went to Scott's on the way home where I ordered grapes sent to Dorothy. Cut out a pumpkin Jack -O-Lantern for Doug. Called for Dorothy, Mrs. Ferguson & Winnie & went to station (Nell & Doug along.) Mrs. Ferguson & I went home - had dinner on train. As Mrs. Ferguson's house cold had her stay here all night. Friday Oct. 29th. Got s.s. {Sunday School} collection ready and also contributions to Mrs. F. Fund & took them down to the Bank. Called at Store to look at chintz etc. & at office where I got two more contributions so took them to bank. Explained to Jimmie Green what I wanted done in the garden. Called at Mrs. Ferguson's with her umbrella and coat. Wrote to Dorothy and Nell. Wrote up diary from time I left until my return. went down town in afternoon and called at Wright's with Charles to see about table for Dorothy. Duncan came up after tea and we played Seven-Up. Raining, cool. Saturday Oct. 30th. Went down town and ordered knives forks & spoons for Dorothy. Got meat. Not so cool as yesterday - nice day. Went down in afternoon & took some books to the Library. Hallowe'en. Went up to see Mother. Had the croup and sat up nearly all night in the chair in the library. 24 �Sunday Oct. 31st. Both Charles and I feeling sick so we did not go to Church either Morning or evening. Both went to s.s. {Sunday School} Mother was up but Charlie and Alice did not come up. Charlie was sick also. Monday Oct Nov. 1st. Raining all night and most of the day. Real November day. Read "A Poor Wise Man." {by Mary Roberts Rinehart, it is a novel that combines elements of romance and political analysis. The story is set in a post-World War I America} still feeling wretched with croup. Went down town in the afternoon. Tuesday Nov. 2nd. Raining hard all afternoon morning & all night. Cleared up in the afternoon. Worked at my tray cloth. Went down to Miss Milne's in the afternoon to get My black dress, re-faced & shortened. Called on Mrs. Leitch. Played piano for Charles in the evening. Charles not feeling right yet, neither am I. Wednesday Nov. 3rd. Grey fall day. Ripped out the skirt (half) I had knitted for Dorothy to make dress for Isabel or Frances. Worked at my tray cloth. Went up to Mother's to see Alice about knitted dress. Then came up home and went down town to get Chintz for bamboo stand Curtains (to send to Dorothy). Coming home met Mrs. Rogers and made her walk up to Clarke's corner with me and, as she was going down town, I went with her to Liebeck's. When I got home I found I had forgotten to get post office order cashed so went back. Met Mrs. Rogers at the top of the hill and made her go with me. After tea wrote to Clare and to Mr. Phillips. Mrs. Ferguson & Mrs. Beattie called to see Charles about Red Cross work. Thursday Nov. 4th. Cool. Nice day. Explained to Mrs. Green about curtains for bamboo stand. Went down town for meat and up to Glenn's (next Woollen Mill) to get M. Glenn to come and crate chair, table and stand for Dorothy. Knit 3 3/4 inches of skirt for Frances. Had a 5 mile walk. (out to McTavish's corner, up to top of hill and back.) Went over to see how Mrs. Hooper was after tea. 25 �Friday Nov. 5th. Grey day. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 this morning. Went down town in the morning to the bank, for meat and to get some curtain poles for Mrs. (Dr.) Sinclair. Knit 4 1/4 inches on skirt for Frances. Got Dorothy's things ready to send to her. Went down town in the afternoon with dishes for Charlie to pack for Dorothy. Mr. Glenn came in the evening and crated furniture for Dorothy. Wrote to Dorothy, Mrs. Sinclair, Nell, Mrs. McCaul and a 2nd letter to Dorothy. Duncan came up in the evening. Saturday Nov. 6th. Beautiful morning but got much cooler in afternoon and evening. Went down town in the Morning for tags to address crates to Dorothy. Knit 5 inches on skirt for Frances. Went down town in the afternoon and called at Mrs. M.A. Halliday's with Missionary Money only to find no one at home. Charles at a Red Cross Meeting at night. Mr. Angus McDonald fixed rug and put double windows on in afternoon. Wrote to James Bell (Mrs. J.C. Bell's son) re Mrs. Ferguson Fund and to Mrs. Nolan, Gertie Bass, Matie Ritchie and Minnie Halliday. Typed a Notice for Pulpits. Has to be Changed in the Morning. Sunday Nov. 7th. Raining until late in the afternoon. Charles had to prepare an address for to-morrow night on 'The League of Nations' or 'Canada's share in the League of Nations" {The League of Nations was established on January 10, 1920, as the first worldwide intergovernmental organization aimed at maintaining world peace and preventing future conflicts.} so he did not go to church in the Morning and, as Mr. Tuer was in Pt Elgin preaching anniversary services and a Lord's Day Alliance man preached in our church, I did not go either. As it was wet Mother went home in the car with Charlie and so was not up. Both went to S.S. {Sunday School} and in the evening to hear Dr. Margaret McKellar. {Margaret McKellar (23 October 1861 – 24 August 1941) was a Canadian medical missionary.} Mrs. Bell invited us up after Church to meet Miss McKellar but Mr. McQueen had said he was coming around after church so we had to come home. Alice and Charlie joined us later. Monday Nov. 8th. Beautiful day. Typed Green Cavill Inquest for Charles (14 pages) and took it to the office. Had a 5 Mile walk (McManus corner to Moore Corner) Knit 3½ inches of skirt for Frances 26 �(finished ½ of skirt). Also typed Charles summary for to-night and heard him say his piece. Called at Mother's when walking but found no one at home. Went to Young People's Meeting. Found a good many older folks had come to hear Charlie's address on "The League of Nations - Canada's part.” Very good address and audience seemed to appreciate it. Mr. McQueen was to come over after meeting but called at 9 and at 9.30 And we were not home. Meeting long drawn out. Tuesday Nov. 9th. Mild Spring temperature in the Morning but raining in the afternoon and quite cool at night. Knit 6 inches and the belt of dress for Frances. Did short-hand and French. Went down town in the afternoon. Miss Pearce gave Notice yesterday that she is going to be married and will leave on 8th December. Over 5 years in the office. Will be hard to get any one to take her place. Mr. McQueen came over after tea and we played Seven-Up until 12 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 10th. Snowed in the night but beautiful bright sunshiny day - a great many leaves still on the tress (brown Maple) just beginning to lose its leaves and lilacs etc., still green and full of foliage. Quite cool. Did French and Short-hand. Mr. Green (John) was here fixing the window. Went down town after dinner and up to Mother's to measure Frances' dress. Did some shopping. After tea worked on bluebird on towel for Nell and wrote to Mrs. Sinclair, Walkerton, Miss McEachran, Napanee and Mrs. Luton. Charles at Red Cross Meeting. Thursday Nov. 11th. Armistice Day. Nice in the Morning, had been snowing in the night and by noon a real snow storm on. Was down town in the morning to the Bank and for Meat. Knit 10 rows to increase 100 stitches for sleeves on Frances' dress then knit 4 inches. Went down town in the afternoon to see about rings for Margaret and Alice. 3 minutes Silence at 11 a.m. 3 taps of town bell. Did not hear it but kept 2 minutes silence at 11.a.m. Charles went to Soldiers' Memorial Meeting at 8 p.m. Friday Nov. 12th. Snowed all night and when I went out to shovel about 9.30 a.m. there was 12 inches of snow on our walk. Took me an hour in the morning and 3/4 of an hour in the afternoon to get the walk cleared. (snow about 1 inch after I shovelled). (Mr. Bell says he waded to his knees 27 �some places going to the early train.) Wrote to Dorothy and Clare. Knit from neck to other side of sleeve on dress. Miss Evans called in the evening and Duncan came up & he, Charles and I played Seven-Up. Saturday Nov. 13th. Washed the palm. Charles came home from the office about 11. 30 a.m. feeling ill. Had Dr. Rannie up in the afternoon. No symptoms but temperature. Went down to Hall but was too late for practise of High School play as I had to wait for the doctor. Did some message at the office, got the Globe etc. Knit the other side of sweater sleeve- dress and joined with one row across the front below neck. Got hot bath; hot water bottles, bed etc. ready for Charles and fixed the furnace. Snow still here. Cold. As the leaves have fallen off some of the trees, since the snow came it makes the Snow very untidy looking. Charles' temperature 102° to-night. Sunday Nov. 14th. Charles ill in bed all day. Temperature went up to 102 4/5° during the day. Went down about 3/5° then up then down. Did not go to church. Went over to Hooper's to get Aldyth to go to S.S. {Sunday School} Dr. Rannie here in the afternoon. Still undecided as to what temperature means. Mr. Bell called in afternoon. Mr. Caldwell came up after tea. He is to go to Walkerton to-morrow in Mr. Mickle's place to Mr. Green's trial. Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Halliday called while church was in at night and Charlie, Alice, Margaret & Isabel were here after Church. Charlie's temperature 102° at night. Monday Nov. 15th. Snowing in the Morning - thawing later. Mr. Caldwell and rest away to Walkerton in cars despite snow. Charles lower temperature but severe pains in his head. Shovelled the walks. Did up parcels of eats for Dorothy & French Dictionary, also cake for Winnie Ferguson. Took them to post office and went down for Mail & Globe. Busy looking after Charles all day. Went down to Dr. Rannie's with bottle I forgot to give him when he was here this afternoon. Read Globe to Charles. Only got three rows of dress knit. Mary Green here after tea and talking to her by writing on pad. Mr. Green's trial not yet started. Tuesday Nov. 16th. 28 �Cold day. Busy waiting on Charles whose temperature is down but had neuralgic pains in his head. Went down town in the afternoon for Mail etc. Mrs. Ferguson called in afternoon and Dr. Rannie was here. Mr. McCarrel, Mr. Farney and Mr. Wilson called in the evening and the latter two stayed for some time. Got 1st innoculation for croup. Wednesday Nov. 17th. Thawing a little. Went down for the Mail. Charlie feeling better and came down to the sofa in the library. Went down for the Mail and Shovelled the walk when I came home. Report that Mr. Green dropped dead. Charles phoned Walkerton. He tried to commit suicide by opening an artery (supposedly with his finger nails). Mr. McKechnie thought he was dead when he found him lying in a pool of blood. Mr. Green says he fell against the radiator. Which story is the one which is to be told. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Bell called. Knit at dress. Thursday Nov. 18th. Charles not feeling so brisk this Morning but his temperature is normal. First applicant for Miss Pearce's place applied to-day. Mr. Caldwell does not seem to be particularly impressed by her appearance. Decision to wait until we give two other applicants the "once over." Nice day. Thawing a little. Mrs. Ryan has gone to Walkerton with Mr. Hauser, Mrs. Green, Mary & Jimmie to see Mr. Green. Wrote to Dorothy & Clare. Mrs. Ryan got back about 5 p.m. She did not see Mr. Green who is quite weak & who really seems not to want to see his family. Charles' temperature started to rise so phoned the doctor. He had been lying on sofa in library since 11 a.m. Got him to bed and Dr. Rannie came up. Then I went down for some medicine. Friday Nov. 19th. Nice Mild day. Charles in bed. Temp. 101 in the Morning. Kept rising and reached 102 4/5 by four o'clock. I shovelled the sidewalk from the gate to King's lot. (past). Attended to Charles. Went down for the Mail. Shovelled walk about 5 p.m. up to Grofskis'. Dr. Rannie, who had been to O. Sound for an operation, came back on afternoon train. Came up to see Charles and also gave me my second innoculation. Knit at dress. Have now reached other side of skirt and have 2 inches of it done. Mr. & Mrs. Tuer called and Duncan was here for the evening as usual. Rained a little to-day. Snow disappearing rapidly. 29 �Saturday Nov. 20th. Charles Temperature 102 in the Morning. Kept up & reached 102 4/5 in the afternoon. Was kept busy waiting on him. Knit 2 1/4 inches of skirt of dress. Went over to see how Mrs. Hooper was about 5.30 p.m. Dr. Rannie here about 5 p.m. Isabel, Frances & Margaret Christoffer were here in the afternoon with a basket of apples and stayed for over an hour. (I was busy most of the time). Raining in the evening & freezing as it fell. Mr. M.A. came over to enquire for Charles. Got a letter from Nell Mc (Mrs. Ferguson Fund) the first I have had from her for three years or more. Sunday Nov. 21st. Very slippery. Raining & freezing off and on all day. Went down to Dr. Rannie's in the Morning. Charles somewhat better. Highest temperature to-day 101 1/5. Did not go to church or to S.S. {Sunday School} Mr. Bell called in the afternoon and Charlie, Alice & Alice Jean, Mrs. & Dr. Biehn in the evening. Dr. Rannie was here about 7 p.m. and thinks Charles much better. Monday Nov. 22nd. Still slippery. Trees all laden with ice. The pine tree looks like a Christmas tree covered with artificial snow crystals. Trees very pretty & glistening in the electric light last night. Charles had a normal temperature this morning but of course feels very weak. Did some knitting. Mr. Bell, Isabel, Keith called in the afternoon. Went down town for the Mail. Mr. Wilson called in the evening. I went down to Dr. Rannie's to have my 3rd innoculation & to invest in a new thermometer as I broke the one I had. Water dripping off trees as ice melted. Raining late in the day. Tuesday Nov. 23rd. Very mild - thawing. Charles still in bed & temperature still normal. Went down to bank with Presentation Fund deposits in the Morning. Went down for Mail in the afternoon. Wrote to Dorothy. Raining in the afternoon. Wednesday Nov.23rd. 24th. Raining. Charles temperature normal to-day. Still in bed. Wrote five or six letters for Charles. Went down for the Mail in the afternoon. Was kept pretty busy looking after Charles. Mr. 30 �Bell called in the afternoon. Wrote to Clare and Dorothy. Went down to Hall to see High School pupils practise their play "Who's Who?" Not as well done as the play last year. Thursday Nov. 25th. Drizzling rain all day. Went down to the bank in the Morning. Mr. Bell called to see Charles who is feeling better but is still in bed. Went down for the Mail after dinner. Mr. Caldwell & Mr. Yeigh were up to see Charles in the afternoon and Duncan came up to-night instead of to-morrow night which is the night of the H.S. {High School} concert. Knit 2½ inches on skirt of dress. Friday Nov. 26th. Charles still in bed. Knit some on dress. Went down after dinner for the Mail. Went to H.S. {High School} concert in the evening. Great crowd. Very good School Orchestra. School quartette. Duet Grace Wilkins & Jessi Milne. Presented the Field Day prizes to the girls and made a no good speech. Wish I could learn to make a decent speech and get some practise at it. Very mild. Saturday Nov. 27th. Still mild. Wet snow falling. Went to Tuer's this morning with a piece of venison that Charlie sent up to us. As Charles was ill it could not be eaten without waste as Mrs. Ryan does not care for it. Knit 6 inches on dress. Went down for the Mail and up to see Mother who is still in bed with the cold. Sunday Nov. 28th. Beautiful day. Did not go to church but was at S.S. {Sunday School} Mr. Bell, Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. Black and Mr. McConnell called to see Charles in the afternoon. He got up about 2 o'clock. His temperature went up in the evening again to 100 4/5. Charlies and Alice Jean came up after church. As Charlie was going down the steps he fell but declared he was not hurt. Little colder at night. Monday Nov. 29th. Beautiful sunshiny day. Little Cooler than yesterday which was like Spring. Went down town in the Morning for Meat and some papers for Charles. (still in bed but feeling better). Wrote a 2 page single space letter for him. Dr. Rannie came up after dinner and sounded Charles. 31 �Apparently alright but must stay in bed a few days yet. Went down to office with letter to post. Mr. Bell called. Mr. Farney came over to see me about some sort of an entertainment for some boys. After tea I went to Dr. Rannie's for my innoculation. Mr. George Reid called to see Charles. Tuesday Nov. 30th. Charles still in bed. Mr. Kyle called this morning. Wrote an account of the concert for the Enterprise. Went down town after dinner and up to see Mother who is in bed. She got up Sunday but had to go to bed again. Her cold is better but her stomach is bothering her. Wrote to Dorothy, Nell, Franck, Mrs. Goodeve and Mrs. Blair. (the two last being letters of sympathy) Wednesday Dec. 1st. Rained during the night and several showers during the day. Wind in the East. Dark dismal day. Wrote 3 letters for Charles who is still in bed. Went down for the Mail and as I forgot to take the Church Home Rolls down to Charlie came back for them and took them down. Mr. Bell called in the morning to discuss Soldiers' Monument with Charles and Mr. Caldwell called in the evening. 'Lily" (New Stenographer Miss Bunn) does not seem to be very capable. Finished knitting dress and sewed it up - collars, cuffs and cord & tassels still to do. Wrote to Frank and Dorothy. Thursday Dec. 2nd. Beautiful day. Sunshiny - like Spring with a touch of frost in the air. Charles still in bed - did the usual sick room chores and swept and dusted the room. Wrote 5 letters for Charles and a letter to Miss Stead. Went down for the Mail and up to see Mother who is still in bed also. After tea started down for Dr. Rannie's but met Mrs. Cavill who told me he was out in the country so went to see Mrs. Hooper. She is still in bed but feeling somewhat better. Mr Caldwell was up after tea. Friday Dec. 3rd. Just like Indian Summer. Charles feeling somewhat better but not up yet. Knit the cuffs for Frances' dress. Went down for the Mail and Mrs. Beattie and I went up to see Mother who is still in bed but feeling somewhat better. Brought the Mail home and then went down to the 32 �Rannie's for my last innoculation at present. Mr. Caldwell was up after tea and Duncan spent the evening here as usual. Wrote to Clare. Saturday Dec. 4th. Raining hard all day. Colder at night. Charles still in bed. Went down to Bank in the morning with s.s. {Sunday School} money and to get some books and papers for Charles and after dinner went for the Mail. Mother is up to-day Charlie tells me as it is too wet and I am too busy to go up. Mr. Bell called in the afternoon. Knit nearly all the collar for Frances' dress. Sunday Dec. 5th. Cool to-day. Snowing awhile in the morning. Went to s.s. {Sunday School} and to church at night. Teachers' Meeting after s.s. {Sunday School} so was late getting home. Charlie and Alice J. came up after church. Mr. M.A. called after tea and Mr. Caldwell was here while I was at church. Monday Dec. 6th. Dark day. Need light in morning. Cooler than we have had it for some time. Charles still in bed but says he is feeling better this morning. Went down town in the morning to get schedules of by-law to buyTown Hall. Did two by-laws and then went down for the Mail. Finished the collar for dress and sewed it and the cuffs on and made neck cord and threaded it in. Wrote to Dorothy. Tuesday Dec. 7th. Nice day. Cool. Made the waist cord and balls and tassels for Frances' dress and finished it all up. Wrote to Dorothy and Miss Ward. Mr. Bell called in the morning and Mr. Caldwell in the evening. Keith and Victor Caldwell were here selling Sanitarium stamps. Went down town in the morning with cheques for Charles and in the afternoon for the Mail. Charles sitting up a while in the morning and again in the evening. I went over to call on Mrs. Hooper (still in bed) and show her the knitted dress. Rumor that Cassie Pollock is to be married. Was invited to a tea at Mrs. Oliver's but could not go. Wednesday Dec. 8th. 33 �Wrote 3 letters for Charles. He got up about 11 a.m. and stayed up until 10 p.m. Typed 30 follow letters, re Mrs. Ferguson Fund, addressed and posted them when I went down for the Mail. Miss Pearce called to say good-bye and Mr. Bell called also. Wrote to Tena Boyd, Jean Hyland and Helen Macpherson. Beautiful day. Cooler at night. Thursday Dec. 9th. Beautiful day. Hunted up Dorothy's purple suit in the attic. Charles got up about 11 a.m. and stayed up until 10.30 p.m. Went down town in the morning to report the telephone out of order. Ripped part of Dorothy's skirt. Wrote a letter for Charles. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Simpson called just as I was going to call on Jennie Adolph so could not go. Went down for the Mail after dinner and called at Mrs. Beattie's to arrange to go calling in the evening. Mr. Caldwell called in the evening. Wrote to Lottie Halliday and Miss McEachran & Clare. Mrs. Beattie and I called on Miss McCullough (H.S. {High School} Teacher at Mrs. Crow's) out, then on Miss Millar. (H.S.{High School} Teacher at Miss Lizzie Milne's) Had a nice chat with her. Friday Dec. 10th. Half rain & Half Snow. Charles got up about 11 a.m. and stayed up until 10 p.m. Seems somewhat better. Went down to the bank in the morning and waited for Globe. Ripped Dorothy's purple coat. Went down for the Mail. Snowing. After tea went down to Stanley's to call on Jennie Adolph but found no one at home. Went to Dorothy and Blanche Gillies. Duncan was not up to-night. Charlie is expected from Toronto to-night. He went down on Tuesday afternoon. Saturday Dec. 11th. Nice day - thawing. Hunted up a play for s.s. {Sunday School} Entertainment. Went down in the morning for Mail. Dr. Rannie was up in the morning and sounded Charles and decided that the dullness was gone from his lung. Mr. Caldwell was up. Went down town after dinner for the Mail. Came home and found Duncan here. Charles had broken the spring of his glasses so I took them down to Cobean's and got them fixed. Brought them home and then went to Leslie's to see Miss Leslie about the play and up to see Mother, who is better again. Wrote 3 letters for Charles and finished one of my towels for Nell (2 blue birds- one done). Sunday Dec. 12th. 34 �Fine day. Charles walked up and down walk for ½ hour in the morning and 3/4 hour in the afternoon. I went to Church and to S.S. {Sunday School} Mr. McDonald, Jack Start and Mr. Tuer, M.A. Halliday were here in the afternoon and Mr. & Mrs. Tuer, Charlie and Alice were here after church. I made lemonade and got biscuits for them all. Monday Dec. 13th. Showery but Charles had a half hour walk in the morning and another in the afternoon. Mr. Bell was up in the morning. I wrote to Dorothy and to Matie Ritchie and went down for meat in the morning. Started my other towel and did a Memorandum, an affidavit and a letter for Charles. Then went down town for the Mail. for children. Wrote a letter and did 2 releases for Charles and took them to the office to be posted, then went around to Cassie Pollock's with rest of play and called at Leitch's to give Wallace his part. Still snowing but not cold. Read "The Bells of St. John" { This book tells the story of Miles Murdock, a young man who returns home from World War I with severe injuries that leave him blind. The main focus of the book is on Miles's struggle to adjust to his new life and the ways in which his family and friends try to help him.} by Grace S. Richmond. Charles walked on Verandah yesterday for 40 minutes and had two walks outside to-day. Friday Dec. 17th. Very heavy snow storm, nearly all day. Cleaned up Dorothy's room. Went down for the Mail. Afterwards went down to do some shopping. Duncan spent the evening with his Uncle Charles while I went to the Mission Band Entertainment which was very good. Wrote 3 letters in the afternoon for Charles and some items for Free Press and wrote to Clare. Shovelled path. Saturday Dec. 18th. Several snow flurries (real blizzard ones) to-day then the sun came out for awhile. Cleared out box and bed in my room. Mr. Yager here cutting down trees to-day. 2 apple trees Alexandrian and harvest apple. Went down town for Meat. Mr. Worden tuned the piano. Charles is feeling better and got up at 8.15 this morning. Has a couple of walks outside every day. Went down town for the Mail and down again to do some shopping. Went over to the late train to meet Dorothy. Train arrived about 10.25. Got to bed after 1 a.m. Had practise at s.s. {Sunday School} at 2 p.m. Shovelled walk. Yager boys shovelled snow on again to run their sleigh then left it & I had to take it off. 35 �Sunday Dec. 19th. Snowing hard. Shovelled path before Church. Dorothy and I went to Church. Shovelled path after church. Dorothy and I went to S.S. {Sunday School} Did not go to church at night. M.A. came over before church and Mr. Caldwell while church was in. Charlie and Alice were not up as Alice not feeling well. Shovelled path again after S.S. {Sunday School} Monday Dec. 20th. Snowing to-day also. Wrote 4 letters for Charles and copied one. Dorothy and I went down town shopping for her. Charles had his walk and cleared the side walk while I was down town. Went down for the Mail while Dorothy and her dad went over to call on Mrs. M.A. Halliday. Brought the mail home and went to S.S. {Sunday School} to practise. Did up a parcel for Frank. Dorothy busy making Christmas presents. Tuesday Dec. 21st. Still snowing. Dorothy and I went down town in the morning to do some shopping. Went down after dinner for the Mail. Went to s.s. {Sunday School} room to practise for entertainment. Wrote to Frank, Blanche Gillies and Doug. Nickle, and got s.s. {Sunday School} orders ready to send away. Charles & Dorothy called on Mrs. M.A. Wednesday Dec. 22nd. Nice day but colder. Wore my fur coat for the 1st time this year. Wrote 3 letters for Charles. Went down for Meat and did some shopping. Went for the Mail. Went back down town for some pillow sheets. Went to practise at church. Then went down town for a couple of parcels. After tea at had practise at the house and typed part of "The Chronicle of the Sea Gull" Dorothy working at it while I was busy with the practise. Duncan was here all evening doing his illustrations for "The Chronicle of the Sea Gull." Thursday Dec. 22nd. {23rd} Stormy day. Wrote to Miss Ward and Miss Small. Wrote a whole bunch of letters for Charles. Went down town after dinner for the Mail and did some shopping. Went to the S.S. {Sunday School} practise at 5 p.m. after addressing our Christmas cards which just arrived. parcelled Christmas gifts all evening and Dorothy, (Charlie Duncan (who arrived about 11 p.m.) and I went to the Station at 12.20 to meet Nell and Doug. Train got in about ten minutes to one. Great crowd at station & great crowd got off here. 36 �Friday Dec. 24th. Nice day but very cold. Did up parcels - did some shopping. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} to practise at 2 p.m. Went up to Mother's in the morning to see Nell and Doug. Bud was here in the evening to take parcels around. Waited up for Dick who arrived on train at 11:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 25th. Beautiful day - cold & Sunshiny. Charles gave me a purple silk "Rain or shine" {umbrella}, a beautiful walnut & cane chair and a pair of fur-lined gloves. Dorothy - pair of white kid gloves, pair of grey suede gloves & book, Clare - silver sandwich plate; Margaret - Centre piece, Alice doily, Douglas Caldwell, doily, Mrs. Caldwell embroidered pillow cases, Mother Silk hose, Charlie & Alice Record file, Isabel knit me a wash rag, Miss Small - calendar, Miss Ward - holders, Mrs. Ryan - Box of Mary Anne's. Duncan - calendar with Snap on it. Nell - 3 books. We all went up the hill for dinner. Nell, Dick & Doug there. Had a good time. Present, Charlie, Mother, Dick, Dorothy, Mrs. Steven, Babe, Alice, Margaret, Charles, Duncan, Doug, Nell. At small table, Keith, Isabel, Frances, (Alice was sick and could not come to dinner. Sunday Dec. 26th. Communion Sunday. Charles went to Church for the first time in six weeks. Was pretty well tired out when he got home. Dick, Dorothy and I went also. I went to s.s. {Sunday School} Nell, Doug & Dick were here for tea. Nell and I went to church at night. Two Solos by Mr. Lavak and an anthem, Dick went up the hill after church. Monday Dec. 27th. Went to the office this morning and wrote 4 letters for Charles. Went down after dinner to order s.s. {Sunday School} supplies from Toronto. Came back home & Duncan came up to illustrate 2nd copy of "Chronicles of a Sea Gull." Charles was at office an hour in the Morning and two in the afternoon. Went to the practise at the S.S. {Sunday School} Duncan was here for tea. Awfully tired to-night. Wrote Christmas letters to Clare, to Len Carter, Miss Small, Miss Pearce and Mrs. Engel. Duncan & Dorothy played Two-handed bridge all evening. Tuesday Dec. 28th. Cold and snowy. Did 2 affidavits for Charles and took them down to the office and worked there until noon. Did a letter for him after dinner. Went to the afternoon train to see Nell and 37 �Doug off. Margaret went with them for her first visit to Toronto. Dorothy had a tea and I came home to pour the tea. After tea went to S.S. {Sunday School} practise and Doug. Nickle arrived on late train, Dorothy going to meet him. Went to store in the morning for curtains for hospital. Wednesday Dec. 29th Still snowing and cold. Spent the morning writing letters for Charles. Went down town after dinner and called at Biehn's re Mrs. Ferguson presentation. Had the same old pain in my side but went to S.S. {Sunday School} practise. Doug. Nickle and Dorothy went down to McDonald's to play bridge. Eva and her husband here for the holidays. Thursday Dec. 30th. Wrote 5 long letters for Charles and wrote the address for Mrs. Ferguson. Went to s.s. {Sunday School} practise at 2 p.m. Then to the office to write a letter for Charles. Miss Brown came back this afternoon. Went to a tea at Mrs. Fergusons where had a very nice time. Alice, Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. McNeel, Miss Milne, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Carter, Lillian Esplen, Myrle Safana, Ethel Lamont, Mrs. Beattie. Called to see Mrs. Hooper in the evening. Doug and Dorothy played two hand bridge & chess until 10 p.m. when they went to Harry Krug's snow shoeing party. Wrote to Aunt Maggie. Friday Dec. 31st. Typed the address for Mrs. Ferguson. Took it down town. Had it bound and took it to Laura Lamont. Called at Cobean's to get Mrs. Cobean to read it. Went to practise at s.s. {Sunday School} in afternoon. Got some of s.s. {Sunday School} envelopes ready. Went to the s.s. {Sunday School} entertainment. Quite a success. The presentation to Mrs. Ferguson was made at close of play. A real surprise to Mrs. Ferguson & Winnie. They came to our house after entertainment. Very much pleased. Dorothy and Douglas went to a dance in Biehn's Hall. So ends 1920. Bells rang at 12 p.m. Got a very bad cold. -- 1921-- {in middle of page} Saturday Jan. 1st. 1921 Thawing and about 5 p.m. raining. Busy typing quotations for dinner also getting decorations ready for table, etc. Went down for the Mail in the Morning and also for Mail after dinner in afternoon. For 5.30 dinner: - Mother (arrived by bus about 3.40 p.m. and 38 �went home in bus after late train about 9.45 p.m.) Charlie, Alice, Duncan, Alice Jean, (Margaret in Toronto) Keith, Isabel, Frances, Jack, Douglas Nickle, Dorothy, Charles and Myself. Duncan, Charles, Charlie & Alice played 500, Frances & Keith - rummy. Alice played the piano & crocheted. Isabel and I played Halma. Dorothy and Douglas chess and Charles, John tumbeline. Sunday Jan. 2nd. Sidewalks a mass of ice. As I had such a bad cold I did not go to church either Morning or evening but went to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles, Dorothy & Douglas went to church in the Morning. The Home people did not come up after church. Too slippery I expect. Monday Jan. 3rd. Beautiful sunshiny day. Went down to the bank in the morning. Wrote to Clare, Miss Leslie and Ferna called in the afternoon. Elected old council & W. P. King. All men running on labor ticket defeated. By-law to buy Town Hall carried. Wrote to Aunt Carrie and Aunt Anaise. Dorothy, Charles & Doug. playing chess. Tuesday Jan. 4th. Nice springlike day. Wrote account of presentation last night and added list of contributors this morning and took it down to Enterprise office. Dorothy went down at same time and I went to Miss Milne's with her. Mended Dorothy's underwear ready for her to take away with her. Went down town to get some new bands. Cleared ice of {off} sidewalk down to big tree. Dorothy and Douglas Nickle at an afternoon tea at Ferna's and played chess all evening. Did up some Lifes and some N.Y. Times for post. Cold still bad. Wednesday Jan. 5th. Mild, raining & snowing in turns. Colder at night. Went down for meat in the morning. darned Dorothy's stocking. Went down after dinner for Dorothy's dress. helped her pack. Made sandwiches for she her and Doug. Went to the station with them to start them on their way to Toronto. Closed up sleeping porch for winter on my return to house and tidied up Dorothy's room. Ferna Halliday spent a couple of hours with us in the evening. Wrote to Frank and Nell Macpherson. Thursday Jan. 6th. 39 �Nice day. Cooler. Went down to Miss Milne's with Dorothy's evening cloak and fitted on my old Jersey cloth dress. After dinner went down to get a New Year's card for Mrs. Ryan as I forgot it in the morning. Brought it home and went to see Mrs. David Irvine who is ill (internal growth; will not recover) and found her lying on a sofa in kitchen with Mr. Irvine doing the work. Sent her some flowers. went with Mrs. Leitch to Mrs. M.A. Halliday's where Ferna, Mrs. Halliday, Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. Ferguson, who came in, and I had afternoon tea. Then Mrs. Leitch and I went to see Mrs. Beattie who has been ill with La grippe. I took down a lot of work for Charles which I am to type in the morning. Wrote to Clare, Dorothy, Jamie Atkinson and Maude Halliday. Charles posted them at the station for me. Friday Jan. 7th. Mrs. Ryan went to Listowel on the early train and Mrs. Green got the meals & did the work. Did the work in connection with Sale of town hall. Proxies, Notices of Meetings, Bylaws, etc. Went down town after dinner to dress Maker's. Typed 3 copies of "The Chronicle of the Sea Gull." A Meeting of the Directors of the Chesley Public Buildings Co. held in our Library after tea. Mr. Bell & Charlie present. Duncan spent the evening here as usual. Wrote names in s.s. {Sunday School} registers. Saturday Jan. 8th. Did some notes on 'League of Nations" for Charles. He promised them to Baptist Minister for their young people who are having a debate on the Subject: Went down town after dinner for Cheese to make Sandwiches for s.s. {Sunday School} Tea for Starving China (proceeds $35) Helped make sandwiches. Hemstitch 2 curtains for Reception Room in Walkerton Hospital (furnished originally by Chesley & Mrs. Hal Norman Robertson wrote asking me to collect Money & get the curtains). Duncan was here in the afternoon drawing pictures for "The Chronicles of the Sea Gull. Left him here when I went up to wish Mother many happy Returns of the Day. " Took her "Black Bartlemys' Treasure" {A novel written by Jeffery Farnol in the early 20th century. The story centers around a protagonist who rises from the depths of despair and slavery to seek vengeance against his enemy, set against a backdrop of adventure and the quest for treasure.} and some fruit candies. As Charles was invited by Mrs. M.A. Halliday to a surprise dinner for Mr. Halliday at 6.30 p.m. I let Mrs. Green go home and got my own tea. Fixed my s.s. {Sunday School} papers (last Sunday's insides 40 �of the one for to-morrow.) Charles got home about 10 p.m. & reported having good time. Mrs. Ryan came home on the late train. Beautiful day. Cooler. Sunday Jan. 9th. Fine day. Went to church in the Morning with Charles and to S.S. {Sunday School} New papers made a great deal of work and Aldyth not there so I did not get home until 4.p.m. Had bad coughing spell in s.s. {Sunday School} While I was at School Charles went to see Mrs. Duncan McLean who is seriously ill (Dr. Rannie thinks may be same as Charles' illness of 1916) and also to see Mr. Campbell who is at last beginning to get a little better though so weak he can hardly speak and then around to Bell's with Mr. Bell whom he met. I did not go to church at night. Charles did. I read "The Irish Case" by P. Whitwell Wilson. {exploration of Ireland's prolonged struggle for justice and recognition on the global stage, published 1920) Monday Jan. 10th. Sunshiny in early morning but gray later. Hemmed the other two curtains for Walkerton Hospital and posted them to Miss Campbell, also sent Doug's trousers which he left behind. Wrote to Miss Campbell, Miss Small & Mrs. Luton. Went down town to post parcels and get rubbers for Charles. After tea went to Mrs. Beattie's with Horticultural Society money and then Charles and I went over to see Ferna. She was supposed to leave for Toronto tomorrow but is not going until Saturday now. Tuesday Jan. 11th Fine day. Wrote a letter for Charles. Went down to bank in the morning and did some shopping. After dinner went down for meat for tea. Called to enquire how Mrs. Duncan McLean was - better. Got my letters from Mr. McDonald re Mrs. Ferguson presentation and went around to see Mrs. Ferguson about putting card in. Went back there with cards and to Mrs. Ross' and Stevens' to see them about their cards etc. being missed. Judge Greig was here for tea as it was court day. Worked at my tray cloth awhile. Went to a card party at Caldwell's at 9 p.m. Had a fine time, 34 there. Snowing quite hard when I got home. Wednesday Jan. 12th. Beautiful sunshiny day. Charles went to Walkerton this morning to meeting of Mother's Pension Committee. Went with Mr. Beattie in a car. Writing notes and addressing letters re Mrs. Ferguson presentation. Wrote about 25 notes & typed 45 slips. Went down town for 41 �Mail. Charles got home about a quarter to six. Snowing hard, about 4 or 5 inches. Had a nasty trip home. had to call at Hanover to thaw car out and then it was partly frozen all the rest of the way home. Mrs. Ferguson was here for over an hour. After tea finished addressing and getting ready most of circular letters and wrote letters to Beatrice Pearce, Matie Ritchie, Douglas & Stewart Gillies, James Cassiss and Frank. Shovelled the walk in the afternoon and took & typed an item for the Free Press. Thursday Jan. 13th. Beautiful sunshiny day. Colder and quite frosty. As Charles had Magistrate's Court at 2 o'clock I did not go to office but am to go to-morrow to do the correspondence so that Miss Brown can do the filing & docket and get caught up. Awfully slow! Busy writing letters until 3 p.m. Wrote to George Bell, Archie McCannel, Harvey Bine, Fred Adolph, George McDonald, Juni Bell, Clare and Dorothy - all long letters. Went down town in the afternoon. Had intended to go calling but Viola Mair called to return a book. Then Ferna arrived on same errand and when we went it was too late for calling. Just after I had gone out Myrle Safana called. Was sorry I missed her. After tea wrote to Mrs. Luton, Helen Grant and Elizabeth Halliday (long letters) making 11 letters to-day. Quite cold to-night. Friday Jan. 14th. Mild. Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to fit my dress and then to office to do correspondence and let Miss Brown catch up on filing and entries. Spent the afternoon at office also and found Miss Brown was balling entries up badly so started them myself. Duncan came up in evening and we played Seven-Up. Saturday Jan. 15th. Snowing in morning but sunshiny. Much colder at night. Did 23 pages shorthand, 2 letters 14 pages type writing. Went to Miss Milne's to fit dress. Called at office and was given 2 affts {affidavits} to do. Then finished the entries up to date. After tea went down to the public Library for books. Sunday Jan. 16th. Very stormy - real blizzard. Snow plough did not go along sidewalks. Charles and I went to church in the Morning & to S.S. {Sunday School} I went to Church at night. Charlie and Alice Jean there but Charlie decided it was too Stormy for them to come up. Read "The Valley of 42 �Silent Men." {The Valley of Silent Men is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power of nature.1920.} Monday Jan. 17th. Very cold day. Did some mending and a notice for Charles. Went down town for meat. Jean Bell called & I went over on afternoon train to say good bye to Ferna. (Went to Mrs. Ferguson's in the Morning for cards she had completed. went from to train to Mrs. Irvine's. Called at Stanley's but no one at home. Coming home met Mrs. Wilson just leaving one place so got her to come back. While she was here Mrs. Ferguson called. Read Phillip Gibb's "Wounded Souls." {a poignant exploration of the human cost of World War I. A powerful work of war fiction and historical fiction, the novel delves into the lasting trauma experienced by soldiers on the front lines.} Very cold night. 6° below zero. Tuesday Jan. 18th. Cold day but sunshiny. Washed my hair. Typed Session Report for Charles. Went to Miss Milne's to fit my dress then up to see Mother. Made out the Treasurer's Report for Congregational Meeting. Went to Tuer's then up to pay farewell visit to Bells' who leave on Thursday for California. Called at Public Library with books. Wrote to Dorothy, Clare and Glenn Ross. Cold at night but somewhat milder than last night. 6° below zero this morning. Wednesday Jan. 19th. Very cold. Made out Secretary's Report for Congregational Meeting. Typed it and Treasurer's Report. Went to bank and called at Mrs. Crow's to return book she lent us. Packed suit-case hunted up books for Mr. Black. Charles & I went to Guelph on afternoon train, arriving there about a quarter to 8 - ½ hour late. Had supper at Wellington Hotel. Charles did some business and about 9 o'clock we went out to call on Mrs. Luton. Raining when we went but very cold in morning. Thursday Jan. 20th. Had breakfast at hotel and read in the paper of Sir Martin Harvey's { English stage actormanager, many tours in both Great Britain and North America. His success was always greater in Canada than the United States.} illness but having gone as far as Guelph decided to go on Train ½ hour late in leaving Guelph. Nell met us. Douglas home from School with sore eyes. Dorothy did not meet us as she was at the Christopher Settlement {multi- 43 �service neighbourhood centre serving west downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada since 1912}, where she works three mornings a week. She came up in the afternoon. Then we went to her rooms to see her and Gwen. Afterwards Nell, Dorothy & Charles & I went to Britnell's to browse around & got some books. At 8 started for Theatre to see "The Burgomaster of Stillemonde {Stilemonde}." Nell, Dick, Dorothy, Doug Nickle, Charles and I. Play good. Lady Harvey & old Gardener fine but spoiled by Understudy having to read lines & by disappointment when we realized how great it would have been had Sir Martin Harvey been there. Mild. Raining when we Friday Jan. 21st. Rained very heavily in the night. Mild day. Went to walk over to get Charles' boots and to Eaton's to get him a cane for his birthday. Nell and Dorothy with us. Went to Queen's Hotel & took Dorothy & Gwen to lunch. Bells having lunch there. Visited in their room awhile. Went home. Went to Eaton's for cane & book & into Dick's office. Mr. Douglas took us to the Station from there as Dick going to country with both cars. Said good bye to Dorothy and Nell at office. Train got home sharp on time. Mr. Workeman got on at Hanover. Saturday Jan. 22nd. Very mild. Thawing all day. Went down town for meat. When I came back took some of the ice off the sidewalk. Duncan was here in the afternoon. Wrote to Annie Burbank and Pearl Buckley. Then finished taking ice off down to King's lot and a strip along outside of sidewalk past their lot. Wrote to Miss MacEachran & Miss Murray, Dorothy and Nell. Sunday Jan. 23rd. Snow flurries all day but not cold. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles did not go at night. Wrote to Clare. Read "The Blower of Bubbles." {by Arthur Beverley Baxter is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The volume features various narratives exploring the lives of individuals affected by the aftermath of war, particularly focusing on English society.} Alice and Charlie up after church and Mr. McQueen arrived while I was at Church. Monday Jan. 24th. 44 �Got much colder at night. Cold day. Went to the office in the Morning and did the entries up to date. Got home at noon. Started "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain.{1896 novel which recounts the life of Joan of Arc}. In the afternoon called on Mrs. Burrett, (who is ill -- supposed to have a tumor) on Mrs. Hooper who is in bed again and on Mrs. Irvine. As Dr. Morgan was there I did not go in. Called at Stanley's also but found no one at home. Then went to store and home. Did some short-hand and reading in the evening. Tuesday Jan. 25th. Went down to the Bank in the Morning. Did Some French. In the afternoon, called on Mrs. Cross (Leola) out, on Mrs. Boos, Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Wallace Buckley. Read "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain in evening. Mrs. Ryan got telephone message that her husband had been arrested & had tried to commit suicide. Cold day. Wednesday Jan. 26th. Cold but little milder. Wrote 3 letters for Charles. Finished "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc." Went up to Mother's in the afternoon and then stayed at office and did the entries up to date. Not known whether Mr. Ryan will recover or not. Did Some short-hand. Wrote to Adelaide and Irene Frazier. Thursday Jan. 27th. Read "Joan of Arc" by Andrew Lang, {retells the inspiring and heartbreaking tale of the French teenage girl who heard voices from God and led her country to victory against the English during the Hundred Years War } & in "Story of Frances." Typed a Resolution for Charlie and Oliphant Honour Roll for Charles. Wrote to Dorothy, Clare and Mrs. Engel. Nice day - not cold at all. Called to see Mrs. McLean but did not go in as had a bad night. Then went to see Mrs. Leslie. Made lemonade for Charles. He went to see Mr. J.B. Campbell who is sitting up now. Still no word about Mr. Ryan. Alice gave me a nice petticoat she made for me. Did some French. Read "Joan of Arc" in "Great Events" by Famous Historians. {a comprehensive and readable account of the world's history, emphasizing the more important events, and presenting these as complete narratives in the master-words of the most eminent historians, published 1905} Mended rug in front of fireplace. Friday Jan. 28th. 45 �Beautiful day. Milder. Went to the office in the Morning. Took dictation for 1½ hours. After dinner typed for 2 hours and took letters to the office. Had a walk. Duncan came up in the evening and we played Seven Up. Mr. Caldwell went to Hanover to hockey match which Chesley won 8-7. Saturday Jan. 29th. Very beautiful day, like Spring. Duncan was up in the Morning hunting words to be found in "Dayton Scales." I had to go to the office to get some work. Did the entries while I waited. Came home and typed the letters. Had two more letters and 3 copies of a By-law to do (about 2 hours work). Frances called and I went to Music Recital with her (at Alma's) where she played for 1st time (had 3 lessons) and Isabel played very well (12 lessons) After tea went to Public Library to get some books. Sunday Jan. 30th. Cold day. North wind. Went to Church & S.S. {Sunday School} Morning Story for children about "Teeter-Totter". Where one is up, one must be down. Can't both be up at once. So in life, Christ went down that we might be raised up. Read "Peking Dust” {a compelling narrative that immerses readers in the complexities of life in early 20th century China. Through the eyes of a Western nurse, the book explores the cultural clashes and personal struggles faced by expatriates in a rapidly changing society.} by Ellen N. La Motte, so American it makes one angry. Went to church at night. Morning sermon was on "CoOperation." The night one on "New Ways of Service." God does not stand still. Things that were right in ages past are not right now. "Move on." In olden days the duties of a Canadian home were few. No newspapers, no cables. If a famine in India not our responsibility as we know nothing of it. The Romance of being able to send a part of ourselves (heart, money etc.) in a flash to the end of the world (money by cable etc.) Greatest romance in the world, greater than any novel. Charlie, Alice and Margaret came up after church. Monday Feb. 1st. {should be Jan. 31st.} Did some short-hand. Read Preface to "Albert 4th Earl Grey" {a British peer and politician who served as Governor General of Canada from 1904 to 1911, the ninth since Canadian Confederation. He was a radical Liberal aristocrat and a member of a string of liberal high society clubs in London. An active and articulate campaigner in late Victorian England, he was associated with many of the leading Imperialists seeking change.} by Harold Begbie. Typed some poems from book of Mr. Tuer's. Called at Tuer's to return book & say good-bye 46 �as they are going to Toronto to-morrow, until Friday Night. Went to office and did entries and called at Mrs. Ferguson's for "The Street of Adventure." {a 1909 novel by the British writer Philip Gibbs. A newspaper reporter attempts to save a young woman from prostitution. The title refers to the hero's profession of journalism, as it was an alternative name used for Fleet Street. It has been described as "the first best-selling novel about newspaper reporters".} Charlie went to see Mrs. Barrett & Mrs. Hooper after tea. Tuesday Feb.1st. Beautiful day - quite mild. Spent 2 hours at office work. Went down to the office and then out to Shouldice's corner (2 mile walk) Road quite hard and dry. (Snow well packed where is any but dusty in parts.) Mrs. Mair called in the afternoon and had quite a nice little visit. Started Phillip Gibb's "The Street of Adventure" in the evening and did some French. Wednesday Feb. 2nd. Still mild but snowing a little. Got Mrs. Ferguson Fund account & S.S. {Sunday School} collection ready and took to Bank. Called at office & Enterprise to deliver cheques re fund. Had to write 5 letters for Charles after dinner & then Scurry around to get a box away to Dorothy. Went around to Mrs. Ferguson's but found her out so went to the office & did entries. Then went to Mrs. Ferguson again at 6 o'clock & delivered last cards and cheque for $32.81 which closes up the fund. Charlie went to Mrs. Irvine's and it was 7 o'clock before we had tea. Charles went up to Charlie's for a walk and I worked at my short-hand and read "The Street of Adventure." Wrote to Dorothy. Thursday Feb. 3rd. Snowing in Morning. Quite stormy for a little while but fine in the afternoon. Did an hour and a half's office work, some shorthand & some French. Wrote to Clare and Mrs. Blair. Went to see Mother in the afternoon and called at office when Charles gave me a letter. Came home and wrote it. Charles at High School Board Meeting in the evening. Read "Street of Adventure." Friday Feb 4th. Mild day. Went to the office in the Morning & got some work and brought it home & did it. Had another letter after dinner to type. Went down town after dinner. Did some short-hand. Duncan was up as usual & we played Seven up. 47 �Saturday Feb. 5th. Fine mild day. Took some letters. Went down for meat & got some more letters. Wrote them. Charles went to Mr. Cassel's funeral after dinner. (Expected Mr. Tuer for dinner as Mrs. Tuer away but he could not come.) I took Charles' Brief bag down for me and got the Mail. Mrs. Ryan's husband sentenced to 18 months at Burwash. Later in the afternoon I went down to Public Library for a book. Charles went out for a walk in the evening. Harold Garner was here in the evening getting some help with an essay on "The League of Nations." Wrote to Dorothy. Sunday Feb. 6th. Had a horrid sore throat all night & a wretched cold this Morning. Just thought I was free of the one I had had for 3 months? Went to Church in the Morning and to S.S. {Sunday School} Stayed home at night but Charles went. After church, Charlie Alice Jean & Mr. Tuer were here. Gave them tea sandwiches & cake. Monday Feb. 7th. Mr. Caldwell sick so I spent the day at the office. Feeling sick myself. Tuesday Feb. 8th. Spent most of the day at the office. Feeling pretty wretched. Went to Dr. Rannie and had my throat burnt. Wednesday Feb. 9th. Feeling really sick to-day. Lay on the sofa all morning. Mr. Caldwell still at home & 'Lily' was sick in the afternoon so Charles all alone at the office, first time in years. I went down about 4 o'clock and worked until 6. Sort of drizzling day. Thursday Feb. 10th. Sent a birthday telegram to Nell. Cold still bad. Went to the office in the afternoon and did some work at home in the morning. Friday Feb. 11th. 48 �Beautiful day. Spent an hour and a half trying to get the tacks out of a chair which was to go to High Grade Factory to be repolished. Then spent until 2.30 typing letters I had taken in the office yesterday. Went up to see Mother and to take a fountain pen up for a birthday present for Frances. Then got a couple of letters at the office and called at Mrs. Ferguson's to ask her to go to concert with me. Typed the letters after I got home and called at eight o'clock at the Public Library for Mrs. Ferguson. (Charles not yet going out at night.) Concert was very good indeed. "Musical Revue & Operetta "Gypsy Maid." Classical dancers, good quartette and good elocutionist. Scene from "Mikado" very well done and Souvenir Dance (Green fairy danced on tip toes.) Russian Cossak {Cossack} (Costume - red & green - long red boots, somewhat like clog.) *The Vintage (girl in wine color) were very good. So was Gavotte, Chinese Fantasy (Chinese Boy & girl & Musician) and the gypsy Beggar Dance was very good - camp scene quite picturesque. Elocutionist gave a capital imitation of a small boy singing "Tipperary." She changed "Opistah" to a Gypsy Setting & recited it as a gypsy Story (she being the Storyteller of the gypsy camp.) All quite a change for Chesley concert & therefore very enjoyable. Saturday Feb. 12th. Beautiful Sunshiny Morning but rather gray by noon. Went down for meat and wrote a 4 page letter to Mr. Bell for Charles (Typed) Duncan was up. Mr. Tuer was here for dinner. In the afternoon I went to the Library & helped Mrs. Ferguson for awhile then went on down to the office. Wrote to Mr. Phillips (Got his letter yesterday saying he had been operated on) and to Nell. After tea went down to Library for a book that was to come in to-night and down to Davey's for stamps for Mrs. Ryan. Mr. Mickle went along for a walk. Jack McDonald & Alex Lustig were each fine $30 to-day for being drunk a week ago Yesterday. Mild tonight. Has stopped snowing. Sunday Feb. 13th. Went to church and to S.S. {Sunday School} Beautiful day. Mild. After tea went over to see Mrs. M.A. Halliday who has a bad cold and then went to see Mrs. Hooper who is still in bed. Mr. Tuer's sermon in the Morning - "The Man of rock faith and the Man of sand faith. Getting happiness out of the remainder of Life". Did not go to church at night as thought air was not good for my cold. Charlie came up after church with the car & insisted that I should go up to the house. Charles & Mr. Tuer went also. Had Supper and Charlie and Duncan brought us home. 49 �Monday Feb. 14th. Colder to-day. Cold wind from North-West. Wrote a letter for Charles. After dinner went to see Mrs. McLean (phlebitis in her leg now and will have to stay in bed some weeks) and to see Mr. & Mrs. Leslie. Then went to the office and did the entries. After tea attended my first meeting as a Member of the Public Library Board. Mrs. Ferguson and I walked down as far as Davison's and back after the Meeting. Tuesday Feb. 15th. Beautiful Spring day. Took dictation until 11 a.m. & had my typing done. At 2.15 p.m. went down to see Mrs. Irvine then called at office and did the entries. Called on Mrs. Hogg and the Misses Smellie. Wrote to Dorothy and Delphine Manwaring congratulating her on birth of "Edward Stanley" on February 10th. Finished Kipling's "Letters of Travel (1892-1913)." {a collection of travel essays written during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.} Wednesday Feb. 16th. Still thawing. Went down for meat. Came home & then took my S.S. {Sunday School} money to bank. Called at Mrs. Leitch's. Came home and took the ice of {off} part of the sidewalk. Walking very bad - roads solid ice - sidewalks pools of water. In the afternoon called on Myrle Safana (not in) then went to station to see special hockey train leave for Owen Sound. Called on Mrs. Maxwell (out) and started down town to get my throat burnt but met Mrs. M.A. & stopped to talk to her & Mrs. Maxwell joined us. Spent the evening trying to hunt up something for a scotch dialogue for Scotch Supper on Feb. 24. No time to get anything ready. Hockey train got back about 1.15 a.m. Chesley won (Chesley & Hanover playing off in Owen Sound) 4-3. Now playing in Second district. Charlie came home on Hockey train. Had been curling in O.S.{Owen Sound} for two days. Thursday Feb. 17th. Wind got round to the North in the night. Quite stormy to-day. Washed my hair this Morning. Soft water tanks for bath-room empty so had to let in hard water. Snowing hard after dinner when I went down to the office to see the New typewriter. Did the Entries. Called to see Mrs. Leitch and tell her (after spending morning on the Job) that it would not be possible to get up anything in a week for the Scotch supper. Went to Dr. Rannie's and had my throat burnt. Charles went to Masonic Meeting in the evening. Helped Mrs. Ryan look through books for pictures for costume for Tom for the Carnival. Wrote to Clare. 50 �Friday Feb. 18th. Fine day. Fairly cold. Busy in the Morning trying to get Material for "The Haunted Bookshop." {Written by Christopher Morley, Set in a lovingly evoked Brooklyn just after the end of World War I, The Haunted Bookshop cleverly juxtaposes a pair of middle-aged bookshop owners and two young lovers with a nest of German saboteurs, published 1919}. Spent an hour or so hunting up Carnival costume for Miss Lemke & Tom Ryan. Mrs. Harry Stevens and Miss Kirkwood called to get contribution for Scotch supper. Called at Hooper's to enquire as to result of consultation of Doctors' Mair & Morgan this Morning. Give no hope for Mrs. Hooper's recovery and say cannot operate as Malignant. Poor Aldyth was feeling very badly. Went to Mrs. Leitch's to return book of Scotch stories and to Charlie's store where learn that Isabel sick and Frances has mumps. Babe had colic one night, also. Wrote Prologue to "Haunted Bookshop" and began at Scene I. Saturday Feb. 19th. Nice day. Fairly cold. Went down for meat in the morning. Found Duncan here when I got home. Spent some time hunting up pictures for drawing patterns for him. Wrote to Dorothy, Mr. McKaye, Mrs. McCaul and Miss McEachran. Called at Mrs. Leitch's to get Choruses to copy. After tea made 20 copies each of 3 Scotch songs & 4 copies of a quartette for the Choir to practise for the Scotch supper. Charlie's birthday. Called to wish him many happy returns & gave him a box of candy. Sunday Feb. 20th. Cold but bright & fine. Went to church and Sunday School. Isabel & Frances both sick. Did not go to church at night & neither did Charles and no one from home was up after church. Monday Feb. 21st. Mrs. McGregor here. Wrote a letter to Miss McNaughton for her. Went up to see Isabel & Frances after dinner. Did the entries at the office on the way home. After tea went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Tuesday Feb. 22nd. 51 �Went down for meat. Called at the office & found Miss Bunn had the mumps so she went home. Went up with the meat and back to the office where I worked the rest of the day. Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Halliday came over in the evening. Wednesday Tuesday Feb. 20th. Was at the office all day. At noon hunted up some mat weaving & basket-making tools (?) for Isabel. Called at Mrs. M.A. Halliday with a book at Noon. Went to see Mrs. Hooper in the evening and took her some arrowroot. Stormy to-day and quite cold at night but not too bad. Thursday Wednesday Feb. 24th. Went to the office. In the evening went to the Scotch supper. About 400 there. Choir gave the programme and it was very good. Charles gave an address on "Scotland." As Mr. Tuer was ill Charlie was Chairman. M.A. also gave an address and Misses Millar, Stevens and McCullough gave readings and I read "The Enchanted Shirt". {A poem by John Milton Hay, publish date unknown} Cold night. Friday Feb. 25th. Did not go to sleep until after 3 a.m. and got up at 6.30 a.m. as Mrs. Start came down on the early train to have dress fitted. Went to Miss Milne's with her and while she was being fitted worked at the office. After dinner Mrs. Start went back to Miss Milne's and was to phone me when she got through. I was very busy at the office until 6.30 p.m. Mrs. Start did not get through until after six and went up with Charlie for tea. I was invited to a shower for Cassie Pollock at Mrs. J.H. Elliot's but did not go for fear Mrs. Start would return. Duncan up as usual. Wrote to Dorothy and to Clare. Stormy day and fairly cold. The pain in my side which was bad last night did not bother me much today. Called at Tuer's after dinner to enquire for Mr. Tuer and to give him Gertie Cass' letter. After tea called at Mrs. Biehn's to give her my towel to take to Cassie Pollock. Saturday Feb. 26th. Stormy in the morning and quite cold by 6 o'clock. Was very busy at the office all day and had to go down right after dinner to get some letters away in the afternoon mail. Have another cold. Called a {at?} 6 p.m. at Dr. Rannie's to get some tablets. Charlie Krug came 52 �around after tea to get some help with his paper (or speech) on The League of Nations for the Oratorical Contest. His subject "Disarmament. " and he does it well. Sunday Feb. 27th. Mild beautiful day. Did not go to church either Morning or night but went to S.S. {Sunday School} Charlie went in the Morning. After Sunday School I went over to see Mrs. Hooper who was feeling a little better. Charlie and Alice were up after Church at night. Monday Feb 28th. Had a very strenuous day at the office. Real 1st of March rush. Just missed the bus so had to take the Mail to the station for the afternoon train. Had to write a letter for Charles after tea and also wrote to Miss McEachran. Called at noon to enquire how Mrs. Leitch was. She fell over a book in the dark on Friday night after getting home from the Scotch supper and cut and blackened her eye badly. Just missed losing her eye. Feeling better now. Wrote to Miss Small and Miss Ward. Tuesday March 1st. Very mild. Thawing all day. Was at office all day. Went to bank twice & to Post Office with Mail. Strenuous day. Quite tired at night so did not go to Bible Society Meeting with Charles. Wednesday March 2nd. Paddled through pools of water to-day almost to top of rubbers. Just like spring. Spent the day at the office. Strenuous. This being Allie's birthday Charles and I walked up after tea. Isabel out today. Frances went back to school yesterday. Thursday Mch. 3rd. Cold and stormy. At office all day. At noon went to McCaw's to enquire how Miss Bunn was as her father had "phoned in" the morning. Found her up but looking somewhat ill. Wrote to Dorothy and Clare. Charles had a High School Board Meeting at 8 p.m. Alma called in evening to deliver Dot's camp. At the office all day. Called at Mrs. M.A. Halliday with book which I forgot to give Alma. (at 6 p.m.) Duncan was up in the evening and we played seven up. Cold. Saturday Mch. 5th. 53 �Like spring. Heavy rain at night. Did not get home until about a quarter to seven. Went down to library after tea to change my books. Raining very hard. Called at Tuers' to return "Atlantic Monthly" and saw his dinner waggon, curate and Martha Washington table which he had been making. Helped Mrs. Ferguson awhile and went to store & came home with her. Sunday Mch. 6th. Went to church in the Morning and to S.S. {Sunday School} Very slippery walking. After s.s. {Sunday School} went over to see Mrs. Hooper, Marguerite is home. Mrs. Hooper cheerful as usual. After church, Alice, Charlie and Margaret were up. Neither Julius nor I went to church at night. Monday Mch. 7th. At the office all day. Went to a ladies' party at Mrs. Caldwell's in the evening. Took my work. About 20 or more there. Some one (Mrs. Beattie I suspect) annexed my tray cloth while I was buttoning my own or Mrs. Cruickshank's spats. Has not turned up yet. Julius was a Judge at the Oratorical Contest in the Baptist Church. Subject: League of Nations. Evangelical, Methodists & Baptist: Charlie Krug won. Anderson girl second & Grace Wilkins third. Mild. thawing. Tuesday March 8th. Raining in the Morning. Regular Mild Spring day. Spent the Morning reading and did up the lamp to send to Dorothy for her birthday. Lily (Miss Bunn) got back to the office this Morning after her bout with the mumps. Wrote to Dorothy. Wednesday Mch 9th. Julius went to Hanover on the early train to court. Returned on noon train for court here. As Judge Greig wanted Mr. Caldwell to take the evidence I went to the office for the afternoon to keep "Lily" busy. Judge Greig and Mr. Wright of Owen Sound were here for tea. Julius went to Temperance Meeting in the evening. Thursday Mch 10th. 54 �Got collections ready for the bank. Took them down and got meat. Went to the office and got some work. Did up box - chicken, cake etc. for Dorothy and wrote her a letter. Typed for about an hour and a half & got letters done. Took them to the office and got some Easter cards for Mrs. Ryan. Wrote to Dorothy again, to Clare and to Doug. Lillico. Beautiful day. Fresh and sunshiny. Friday Mch. {17th.? -- date looks like an "11" but 18th follows it} Nice day. In the Morning wrote a couple of letters for Julius and typed his answer to Mr. Matheson's letter on "Christ and Prohibition." Went to the office in the afternoon. Called at Tuers' to get Miss Smart's address. Made the entries, and got a bunch of letters. Came home and typed them. Put one patch on the lining of my fur coat and went to see the Methodists perform in "The Minister's Bride." {a play written by Clara Rothwel Andersonl and published in 1910.} They did it very well but that sort of a play does not appeal to me much. Julius went with me. Saturday Mch. 18th Mending and darning and finished patching the lining of my fur coat. Duncan was up for his weekly visit as we were out last night & he could not come then. Frances came up in the afternoon to return Foxy Grandpa books lent to Duncan. I went up with Frances to see Mother and the rest. After tea (called at Library.) went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Julius went up to Charlie's for a walk. Jack said "Aunt Tate, home by George!" Wrote a letter after tea for Charles. Sunday Mch. 19th. Went to church in the Morning & to s.s. {Sunday School} Cool but fine. Sidewalks all dry, do not need rubbers. Temperance Meeting after s.s. {Sunday School} to which Julius stayed. I walked up to Milne's corner then down to the end of Long Street side walk over the track. Mrs. Ferguson & Fred Adolph (visiting at Biehn's from Baynes Lake) were here for tea. Julius & Fred went to church. Mrs. Ferguson and I stayed home. Charlie, Margaret, Frances & Julius called for us after Church & we went up to Charlie's, Fred Adolph & Mrs.Biehn Joining us. {The dates are out of order, however the end of each page matches with the continuation on next page, so the diarist may have decided not to correct the dates} Monday Mch. 14th. 55 �Dorothy's birthday - 22 years old to-day. Cool, dull looking day. Raining in the afternoon. Was at the office for awhile & at Miss Milne's. Took over some arrowroot for Mrs. Hooper at tea time. Tuesday Mch. 15th. Raining very hard in the afternoon but beautiful spring morning. Went down at 10 a.m. to bank with s.s. {Sunday School} collection and to send for supplies. Went to office and wrote a couple of letters and did the entries. Went down to Charlie's Store in the afternoon (pouring rain) to give news in Adelaide's letter. When I got home found Mr. Bruegeman had forgotten the bread so went for it. Then walked up and down the verandah until Julius came home for tea. Had a beastly pain in my shoulder which got quite bad at tea time. Thunder storm in the evening. Snow drops just beginning to come up. Wednesday Mch. 16th. Shoulder kept me awake all night. Dr. Rannie came up in the Morning. Decided it was Muscular & told me to stay in bed all day. Felt a little better at night. Nice day. Thursday Mch. 17th. Grey Morning. Snow storm at noon. Soft snow. Shoulder quite a bit better. Got up at noon. Copied a will and "Order for directions" and wrote a letter for Julius at noon. Read until 5 p.m. Not feeling just too well. Mrs. Ferguson called for her "Book of Praise" which she left here on Sunday. Wrote to Dorothy, Clare, Miss Anderson (for Mrs. McGregor) Adelaide and Nell. Friday Mch. 18th. Copied a Judgment for Julius. Cool but nice sunshiny day. Wrote a couple of letters for Julius after dinner. Read Chapter of "Japan Moves North" {the inside story of the struggle for Siberia, written by Frederic Abernethy Coleman, published in 1918.} and Made Notes thereon. Wrote to Mrs. Small. Went to the office and to Charlie's Store. Called on Mrs. Irvine and Mrs. Leslie. After tea Julius and I went to see Harry Moss about upholstering chairs. Then he went to Temperance Meeting at church and I went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Mrs. Frank Murphy and Miss Mary Milne there. Dr. McDonald called to take Aldyth for a drive. Wrote to Mrs. Hewitt and Bert Halliday. 56 �Saturday Mch. 19th. Very dark morning. Had lights on all day until about 4 o'clock. Did My Mending. Very bad hail storm observed once or twice stones as large as a big Marble.) Then tremendous rain (water went right over top of Scone dam. Charlie's orchard & lower lawn flooded. River on side walk down McGaw street hill.) Duncan was up in the Morning. Went to the Public Library & on down town in the Afternoon. Came home & went for a little walk until 6. Called to see Mrs. Leitch when down town. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper after tea. * Sunday Mch. 20th. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles did not go at night. "Is it worth while feeding & clothing me?" "Am I worth that much to the world. Mother came up after church (She went to the associate church.) Charlie, Frances, and Alice were up after church at night. Monday Mch. 21st. Charles went to Walkerton to court on the early train. Washed my hair. Then Mrs. Ryan insisted on having the Library closet cleaned so was busy at it until about 5 p.m. Hunted up some pictures for the Mission Band scrap books and took them around to S.S. {Sunday School} and went down for paper & mail. Went to station (fixed up Dorothy's dresser etc.) to meet Dorothy and her dad and talked till after 11 p.m. Dorothy very much pleased with her new Mahogany bed & curtains. Tuesday Mch 22nd Went with Dorothy to dressmaker's in the Morning. Ripped the coat of her brown broadcloth suit which she is going to have made into a dress. Went down town for some ham & then for a short walk. (Nice day - cool) Mr. McQueen was here for tea and went away for an hour to come back later to play Seven-up. Dorothy made a salad and iced the cake. Wednesday Mch. 23rd. Wrote some letters for Julius. Went down town for Meat. Called at Carters, Leitch's, Rannie's, Crow's, Mrs. M.A. Halliday's, Mrs. Maxwell's. Mrs. Ferguson & Mrs. Sanderson's, Mrs. Biehn's and Mrs. Cobean's to ask them to a tea to-morrow. Mr. McQueen called at 5 p.m. and stayed until 6. (Selected paper for drawing room when he was here this morning). Julius and I went to lecture by Mr. Moore on "Inexpensive Flower Gardens, Trees and roses." 57 �Very good and slides were good. Dorothy had Eva Neelon, Mar. McDonald & Jen Krug in playing bridge in the afternoon and went to the Bijou in the evening with Vi Mair. Thursday Mch. 24th. Wrote some letters for Julius. Went down town to get some supplies. Charlie brought Mr. Moore up and he gave me some suggestions as to fixing lawn. Got ready for tea at (3 - 6) after dinner. Present: - Alice, Mrs. M.A. Halliday, Mrs. Cobean, Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Rannie, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Davey, Mrs. Mair, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Stewart. I asked Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Ferguson & Mrs. Biehn but they were all going to a tea at Mrs. Elliot's. I also invited Myrle Safana and Mrs. McNeel but they were to be out of town. The ladies seemed to enjoy themselves although it started to rain at 1 p.m. and rained most of the afternoon and evening. Eva Neelon, Mar, Ken Krug, & Ida Halladay called for Dorothy to go to station. Dorothy to meet Gwen, Eva & Mar., Will & Mr. Neelon, Is - Edna & Jen. Wellie. Wrote to Clare. Gwen arrived. Friday March 25th. Good Friday. Nice day. Wrote some letters for Julius. Went with Dorothy and Gwen to Maxwell's and Mrs. M.A. Halliday's (Lena Dolan there for Easter week-end) Then down town and Dorothy & Gwen went to McDonald's. I went to Holtzeman's to ask Beulah to Dorothy's tea to-morrow. Then to see Mrs. McLean, who is up now, & came home. Then went down to the Manse with "Chronicles of the Sea-Gull." and called to see Mrs. Rogers who has been ill. After tea I took some bromide down to Mr. Tuer. Julius went to preparatory service & Dorothy & Gwen to the Bijou. Pearl Buckley called in the Morning. Raining after tea. Saturday March 26th. Beautiful day. Went down for meat. Wrote some letters for Charles and took them down intending to do the entries but instead talked to Lena Dolan and heard Dr. Biehn's tale of his trouble in Windsor over extracting a boy's teeth. Dorothy having a tea so had to go down for Icing sugar for her. Brought it up and went back to office to take a letter. Got some flowers for Dorothy. Poured tea for her. Present: Gwen, Alma, Ida, Eva, Jean Maxwell, Beulah, Pearl, Mar., Eula McQueen (visiting Pearl), Jen Krug, Ethel Reid, Edna (home for Easter) Lena Dolan, Vi Mair. Wrote my letter. Dorothy and Gwen went to a party at Reid's. Typed Toast List for Hockey Club Banquet and looked up some of the quotations. Went down to Public 58 �Library & to office. Raining when we came out so Julius took an umbrella over to Reid's for the girls. Sunday March 27th. Rained hard (driving rain) in the Morning and was warm afterwards. Communion Sunday. Julius, Dorothy Gwen and I all went to church. Gwen sat upstairs in our seat with Bud, who entertained her in his own way, and Dot and I sat in Charlie's seat. Went to s.s {Sunday School}. & had to come back for money satchel as I forgot it. Dorothy & Gwen went to Jean Maxwell's for tea. I called on Mrs. Hooper after s.s. {Sunday School} & then took her some chicken for her tea. Julius and I went to church. Alice, Charlie, (Frances and Isabel up & Alice Jean were at church but went home as Isabel has a cold) came up after church and Duncan was here, having come up while we were at church. Monday Mch. 28th. Did some work for Charles. After dinner went down for some ham to Make sandwiches for Gwen. Very cold day, strong North Wind. Snowing but very little. Went to Station with Dorothy and Gwen. Lots of girls going away. Dorothy went down to McDonald's to play bridge and I went to the office and did the entries. 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Title A name given to the resource Kate Halliday Mickle Diary & Transcription, 1920-1921 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kate Halliday Mickle Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 1920 - March 1921 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, Bruce County, Elderslie Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. August 11, 1920 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front Cover}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Kate G. Mickle</p> <p>1920 (continued) Aug 11th-Dec 31st.</p> <p>1921 - Jan - Mch. 28th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Aug.</p> <p>11th Scotch mist in the morning but a fine day. Up early as Duncan intended going to Gauley's Bay with Mr {Dowkes?}. Did not go as Dowkes' had friends coming from Owen Sound. Went in for morning dip with Isabel. Puttied a window and a half. Went up to the P.O. to post a letter for Clare. Manufactured some Minstrel Jokes for the concert tomorrow. Took them up to Mrs. Jas. Clarke. Dorothy went to the picnic with the Stewart camp, Margaret Kastner, etc. Letter for her from Doug. Dorothy went to a dance at Stewarts'. Clare and I entertained Harold Wright at Veranda all evening.</p> <p>Thursday Aug.</p> <p>12th Did my washing. Mist very thick in morning, disappeared but rolled in again 4 times. Puttied the rest of the windows all but 11 missing panes. Went to P.O. with Dorothy. Dot Engel overtook us &amp; drove us up and back. Worked at my centrepiece. Went to the concert at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Clarke's. Sat in Harold Wright's car. Men got back just as concert started so Charles got out of being chairman. They didn't use my jokes properly and missed a number of them.</p> <p>Friday Aug. 13th.</p> <p>Morning swim. Wrote four letters for Charles. Washed out Dorothy's handkerchiefs. Worked at my centre-piece. Walked down to the docks for Doug. Walked up to Golf Links to tell men to come to dinner. The two households went for a launch ride. Look like storm. Dorothy went to O. Sound to go to Chesley dance (opening roller rink).</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 14th.</p> <p>Bad electric storm in the night. Raining to-day. Had good swim (on wings) this morning. Swept Dorothy's room and my own and did my morning work. Men put up hammocks etc. and everybody tidying up. Worked at my centrepiece. Started up for Mail. Mr. Creeper gave me a drive up and back. Went to golf links to get men to dinner. Went to bed early as tired. Dorothy came out with Mr. Kastner about 6 o'clock. She went out for evening with Harold Wright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday Aug. 15th.</p> <p>Beautiful day with sunshine and good west breeze. Had Morning swim (in wings). Charlie, Mother and Doug Nickle arrived about 1.30. Charles, Isabel, Charlie, Margaret, Alice, Keith, Miss Milne, Mrs. Stevens and I went to church. Went for a launch ride after dinner. Hot day with fog at night. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan.</p> <p>Monday Aug. 16th.</p> <p>Hot. Had Morning dip. Doug Nickle, Dot, Doug L. Nell, Clare &amp; Duncan went into Wiarton in Charlie's car. Did my own room and Doug Nickle's. Wrote a letter for Charles. Helped get lunch ready. Worked at my centrepiece. Went up for the Mail. Played cards with Doug Lillico while the rest played bridge.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 17th.</p> <p>Hot day but nice breeze. Had Morning dip - felt as if I made some progress this Morning. Did my room and Doug's. Puttied the rest of the windows. Finished my centrepiece. Alice (sn) and I took Mother for a row in the Jutland. Played seven-up with Nell and Duncan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>while Clare, Isabel &amp; Doug. played snap. Jack &amp; Duncan started to put stain on cottage to-day. Doug &amp; Dorothy went to a dance at Clarke's.</p> <p>Wednesday Aug. 18th.</p> <p>Hot day. Good breeze. Went in for Morning drip. Swam over the deep hole (in wings) shows progress as I made no headway before. Did my own room and Doug's and swept mine, Dot's, Doug's and the hall. Went over to F.O. Clarke's for books for Nell and Myself. Went up to P.O. to post Clare's letter. Went in for a second swm in the afternoon. Alice, Isabel and I went out in the canoe. Alice and I paddling. Dr. Livingstone told us about China and his experience there.</p> <p>Thursday Aug. 18th.</p> <p>Hot day. Had Morning swim. Water cold. Read " A Maker of Opportunities" by George Gibbs. Did my room and Doug's and washed the bedroom dishes. Mended Charles' bathing suit. Washed out 2 pairs of stockings for Dorothy. Went out for a paddle in the canoe all by myself. Rest went for a launch</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>ride. Watched Doug. and Dorothy play double Solitaire.</p> <p>Friday Aug. 20th.</p> <p>Cloudy day. Nice breeze. Did my Morning work and had my morning swim. Water cool and quite rough. (Doug says "billows " not "waves.") Went to Wiarton with Dr. Clarke. Had my crown cemented on which came off yesterday. Did some shopping in Wiarton. Went up to P.O. D. Clarke overtook us (Alice, Jean and I) and drove us up. Charles, Duncan, Nell, Doug and I went over to Lonely Island in the "Jutland" to see Miss Ellis. Duncan and Charles rowed over and Nell and I rowed part of way back when Duncan took Nell's oar. (I rowed all the way back - about 2 miles) In Nobody home so we walked all over the Island. beautiful Island - sand beach - Lovely cedars, tamarac, blue spruces etc. Waves had a lovely sound as they rolled up on the beach. Miss Ellis called here as Alice told her we were looking for her. Teddy Neelands &amp; Jack Wyse arrived from Southampton by canoe. Slept in tent.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Aug. 21st</p> <p>Very wet day. Rain poured down amd beat into cottage (2 front rooms upstairs) Dashed Dorothy's clothes = muddy blouse, smock, Georgette blouse, 2 Skirts, 2 pairs hose, 2 brassieres, 1 vest, 1 camisole, 1 gown and 2 hdkfs.{handkerchiefs}. Ironed part of them and she finished what was dry. Lake in the back yard. Started by centrepiece. Went over to Charlie's to play seven-up with Doug and Isabel. Too rough for boys to go back to Southampton. They, Doug. Nickle and Dorothy played bridge. Went to store twice for Clare. Had my Morning swim (still on wings)</p> <p>Sunday Aug. 22nd.</p> <p>Fine but quite cool. Had My Morning swim although the water was cold. Jack, Julius, Duncan, Isabel, Doug L. and I went in. Men dug canal system to drain back yard. Went to church (Julius, Clare, Dorothy, Doug N. Alice S. and Keith &amp; Isabel) Mr. Pilkie preached and Ruth Chambers sang a solo. "O Lord Correct Me." Jack, Charlie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(who arrived about 1.30 with Mrs. Start) Mrs. Start, Nell, Teddy Neelands and Jack Wyse started for Southampton in the Naidauac towing their canoe. Helped make a lunch for them. Margaret and Sophy had two car loads of friends visit them this afternoon. Lovely evening - getting warmer. Wrote to Aldyth Hooper. Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Luton and Mr. McDonald. (for Mr. Mickle re call on Miss Ellis.)</p> <p>Monday Aug. 23rd.</p> <p>Cool morning but fine. Dorothy got cold outside last night (sleeping in the hammock since Mother came up) Got her warmed up in her Aunt Clare's bed. Helped her get packed up and packed the trunk she left behind. She and Doug. Nickle started for a week's visit in Kingston. Washed up all her clothes. After dinner Duncan, Charles &amp; I rowed over to Montrose to call on Maris - not at home (I rowed all the way over - 2 miles. Coming back we waited in the Middle of the channel for the Naidauac</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and refused a tow by all calling one 'no' at once. Campers Association Meeting here so spent the evening at Charlie's cottage playing solitaire &amp; seven up with Doug L &amp; Isabel.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 24th.</p> <p>Had my first swim without water wings. Find I can go alright. Swam 19 strokes, before I came out, without stopping. Wrote to Mr. Caldwell and an address for Bud which was not used after all. Worked at my centrepiece. Went for a ride away out in the Lake in the Naidauac. After dinner Charlie, Mother, Mrs. Start, Alice and the baby left for Chesley. Cool so had a fire in the evening and we all went to bed at 9 p.m. Charles made it in 42. {golf score on links}</p> <p>Wednesday Aug. 25th.</p> <p>Swam from the end of the dock (deep hole) to the dock ladder. Washed out My Clothes. Shampooed My hair. Jim Ross, Telford Biehn, Jim Hetherington and Staffer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>arrived in Dr. Biehn's sedan to spend the day. Wrote a letter for Charles. Worked at My centrepiece. Isabel, being a terrible maker over at the other cottage when her Mother is not there to keep her in order, has dinner over at our house. After dinner went up to call on Mrs. Engel, Charles, Jack and Duncan having great fun over a game of "Street." Jack made it (golf) in 39 to-day.</p> <p>Thursday Aug. 26th.</p> <p>Had a longer service this morning. Charlie got back last night about 11 p.m. Children put on too hot a fire at dinner and got pipes red - some excitement for awhile. Wrote to Mr. Caldwell and Mrs. McCarrel (Mary Green). Wrote card to Allie for Clare. Rowed up to Indian Channel with Charles to fish. No fish. I rowed all the way back (about 2 ½ miles. Wrote Sample love letter. Duncan, Jack &amp; Charles played "Street" After dinner, Charlie, Jack &amp; Duncan shingled Charlie's kitchen to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Aug. 27th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Had Morning swim. Wrote to Dorothy &amp; copied love letter. Wrote out couple of cake recipes. Cleaned up Dorothy's room and spare room ready for closing up. Charles and I rowed Clare over to explore new gut we went up yesterday. Both rowed both ways, about 4 miles. Charlie got telegram that Grace Steven had very serious operation &amp; doubtful if she will get better. Wire 2 days old. He, Jack &amp; Duncan went into Wiarton to telephone as phone from Oliphant to Wiarton was out of commission. Went over to Charlie's and had a piece of Chocolate cake Isabel made &amp; went to bed early.</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 28th.</p> <p>Had my Morning swim. Raining to-day. Took up rug in my room and did some packing. Alice scalded her hand this Morning. Men, Nell, Doug, Ducan, Kirk &amp; Donald Dowkes went fishing. Worked at my centrepiece. Called on</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>B.S. Halladay's. Ethelyn &amp; her husband there - all going home Monday Morning. Did some cleaning up desk, mantel etc. Went to Wiarton with Charlie &amp; Duncan to meet Alice &amp; babe at late train. Did some shopping &amp; had some ice cream. Beautiful moonlit night &amp; fine drive. cool.</p> <p>Sunday Aug. 29th.</p> <p>Very hot &amp; stuffy. Had Morning swim. Did some packing &amp; read "Now It Can Be Told. Went to Church. Mr. Pilkie preached - was 15 minutes late - watch wrong. Dorothy Engel sang "Patiently, Tenderly, Jesus is calling" beautiful. Violin played by M. Pilgrim. Dorothy's voice "greatly developed. Rest went for a launch ride before church. We went for a launch ride in the evening. No gas in the boat so we had to wait while Jack and Charlie went up for it. Made our ride a dark one but very pleasant.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Aug. 30th.</p> <p>Got up early. No swim to-day as bathing suit packed. Helped close up the cottage. Returned a book to Clarke's. Went into Wiarton with Jack, Charlie, Charles &amp; Frances, Mr. McVannel driving. Had dinner at the Arlington. Train very crowded. Crowd getting in at Hepworth filled the aisle. At Park Head a woman and 4 children got in the seat opposite us for awhile. Mr. Clifton (gardener) is not back yet and garden needs some attention. Trunks arrived after 5 p.m. Unpacked the whole 3 of them and put everything away. In the evening went up to see Clare and Jack.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 31st.</p> <p>Got up and went to the station to see Clare and Jack off. Met Alma for first time since her return from Guelph. Armand going away after 10 days holidays at home. Great crowd of people going - School teachers, Girls to school, Exhibition visitors etc. Went down for Meat. Wrote some letters for Charles. Worked at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>my centrepiece for an hour. After dinner M. Caldwell came up to put the new roller in my typewriter but could not get the screw out. We tried all the screwdrivers in the house and one he brought from the office. Replaced the old roller. Went to call on Mrs. Green. Still feeling very badly about Josh Green's mad act. Went on down town and called at Charlie's store to see him. Went to Chautauqua to see "Nothing but the Truth". Both Charles and I enjoyed it greatly. Cool. Practised ½ hr.</p> <p>Wednesday Sept. 1st.</p> <p>Cool day. Worked in the garden for an hour and a half. Mr. Clifton has not come back yet so everything needs attention. Worked at my centrepiece for 2 hours. Called to see Jean Maxwell - nobody home. Winnie Barber called me as I passed so went in to see her for awhile - is sick - cannot teach for awhile - perhaps a year - has goitre &amp; has been used up with Medicine to cure it. Called to see Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Lizzie Milne and Mrs. Leslie. Missed a drive to Walkerton. Mr. Leitch was driving Dr. Whyte (Chautauqua lecturer) over to Walkerton - took Charles along. Would have taken me had I been here. Charles got back about 7 p.m. We went to the Chautauqua Concert - Miss Christian, Vioilinist (very, very good. Had been playing to boys at front and to German army of occupation) and an accompanist. Chautauqua Closed. Had little fire in grate when we came home.</p> <p>Thursday Sept. 2nd.</p> <p>Charles felt sick (too much corn) this Morning so I fooled around over bath etc. Breakfast at 10 a.m. Fire in kitchen - very cool morning. Went down town for Meat. Raked the leaves and twigs off the Boulevard and burned them. Wrote to Frank, Aldyth Hooper (at Toronto Exhibition) and to Len Carter. Charles lay down after dinner and slept until 5 o'clock. Still feeling squeamish. I went down town for the Mail and to get some Seidlitz powders. Did my Memory Lesson and my Literature. Duncan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>came up in the evening and brought Charles' raincoat which he forgot and left at Oliphant. Fire in grate and also fire in the kitchen in the morning. Took S.S. collection down in the Morning and got draft for supplies.</p> <p>Friday Sept. 3rd.</p> <p>Warmer to-day. Had my cold bath. Charles feeling somewhat better but still had gripes occasionally. Did my Memory work. Worked in the garden for an hour. Worked at my centrepiece for an hour and a half. Did French and History. Walked around a five mile block Scene and home by McTavish's. Fire in the fireplace in the Morning &amp; evening. Duncan was up in the afternoon. Public School started Wednesday but High School does not begin until Tuesday, 7th Sept. (after Labor Day.)</p> <p>Saturday Sept. 4th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Lost 8 ½ pounds at the Lake. Hurrah! Went down for meat. Cut out scallops of my tray cloth and doily and did my mending. Worked</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in the garden for an hour and a quarter. Went down town and called at Public Library to see Mrs. Ferguson and then called to see Mrs. Caldwell who is still far from well. She is talking of going to Owen Sound to see Dr. Middlebro. Alma Halliday called after dinner to see me about writing a story for her to use as an advertisement. Spent the evening reading. Stopped to talk to Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer who got home last night.</p> <p>Sunday Sept. 5th.</p> <p>Fine day but rained a little about 5 p.m. Went to church in the morning. Arch McCarrel, Jean Maxwell &amp; Winnie Ferguson there. Went to s.s. Saw Jean just before I went and saw Archie after church. Charles and I called on Winnie after church as she goes back to Toronto in the Morning. Charlie and Duncan go to Oliphant to-day for Labor Day &amp; to bring home rest of things. Mother went along as far as Tara where she will visit Mrs. Start. Went to S.S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and to church at night. Wrote to Clare &amp; Nell.</p> <p>Monday Sept. 6th.</p> <p>Labor Day. Helped Charles put a load of cuttings in the cellar and worked in the garden - time - 2½ hours. Worked at centrepiece for 1 1/4 hours. Went down to the Post Office for the Mail and to Leitch's for The Globe. Charles and I went to see Mrs. English who hurt her knee and cannot walk. Then we went down by Elliot's Mill, along 2nd, through cemetery. Met W.R. Paterson and went to office and I drew agreement of sale of a farm to him. Did my Literature and Memory work. Fine day.</p> <p>Tuesday Sept. 7th.</p> <p>Few small showers but nice day. Charles went to the High School, which opens to-day, this morning. New teacher for Moderns &amp; Art. Principal new Mr. Wilson Classics - Miss Evans. 3rd year Science Miss McCullough - New. Worked in garden for an hour &amp; a quarter. Not feeling very well - cramps occasionally - did not</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>sleep well. Payed a set of tennis with Duncan. Went downtown. Went to bed early. Did my Memory Work, French, History and worked at my centrepiece for an hour &amp; three quarters. Charles and I ready for bed when door bell rang - Dorothy came home without sending word. Has hay fever badly and so feels Miserable. Hope she will soon be better.</p> <p>Wednesday Sept. 8th.</p> <p>Nice day. Went down for Meat. Did a part of a probate and three or four letters &amp; a Resolution for Charles. Did not finish until noon. Then had a little talk with Dorothy. Did my short-hand, and went down town with Dorothy. Store and dress makers. Went to Dr. Rannie's &amp; got some oil for Dorothy's nose &amp; an inhaler at Davey's but inhaler refused to work. After tea went down to the office to draw an agreement for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Charles. While waiting wrote an advertising story for Alma. Then Mr. Caldwell came in and did the agreement. Dorothy came down and she and I went to the Bijou. Play "The Egg-Crate - Wallop" was very good. Scurried around for an hour getting absorbini Jr. ready for Dorothy etc.</p> <p>Thursday Sept. 9th.</p> <p>Nice day in Morning but cloudy by noon. Worked in the garden for an hour. Went down for meat. Dorothy came along. Called at Tuer's with their jar of canned tomatoes (Mrs. Ryan did while we were all away to keep them from spoiling) Got atomizer fixed &amp; invested in some Ruz-mah tablets for D's hay-fever. Spent some time trying to find Dorothy's poem on "Springtime in Flanders". Found at last and she wrote another this afternoon. I went down town to get the Mail and then played one set and four games of tennis with Duncan.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>set -6-4 in his favor game 2-2. Wrote to Clare. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Bell came up about 8 o'clock and brought a letter from Smirle Lawson with a contribution of $10 to Mrs. Ferguson fund.</p> <p>Friday Sept. 10th</p> <p>Warm. Looked like rain but did not rain. Went down for meat. Typed 18 pages of a Brief for Charles. Walked around the five mile block. Wrote to Mrs. Nasmith (not sent) and to Miss Thompson re Mrs. Nasmith's letter to Dorothy about her unsuitability for the Residence. Dorothy went to show with Mar. McDonald. Wat Krug quite ill in Waterloo. Had his tonsils out &amp; bad hemourage (hemorrhage}. Duncan came up in the evening and he, Charles and I played Seven-Up.</p> <p>Saturday Sept. 11th.</p> <p>A little shower this morning. Typed the other 11 pages of Palmer-Bruce Brief. Worst letters I ever tried to copy. Typed a couple of poems for Dorothy &amp; wrote letter for her sending "Sunset</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Sunrise" to Canadian Courrier." also wrote letter for Charles to Mrs. Nasmith. Played two sets of tennis with Duncan 6-4 in his favor. 6-3 in my favor. Went down town for meat and floor wax &amp; came home. Then took a 2½ mile walk, after went down to Library with Dorothy for a book and called to see Mrs. M.A. Halliday on the way home. Jennie Halliday was there. Hot to-night.</p> <p>Sunday Sept. 12th.</p> <p>Bad electrical storm in the night and some hail. Nothing in garden destroyed. Hot day. Went to church morning &amp; night good sermons - &amp; to church school. The hour was changed from 2.30 to 2 as Mr. Robinson's funeral which was to be at 3.30 was advertised for 3 &amp; Mr. Tuer had to take the service and Charles was one of the pall bearers. Dorothy stayed home afternoon &amp; evening. Wrote a poem "The Passing of Love" After church. Mr. Farney came over to show us a Lusitania Medal taken from a</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>German prisoner. date was 2 days before (May 5th) the actual date of sinking (May 7th) so was prepared beforehand. Charlie, Allie and Margaret were up after church. Wrote to Smirle Lawson.</p> <p>Monday Sept. 13th.</p> <p>Beautiful morning. Went down for meat. came home and then went down with the s.s. collection. Worked at my centrepiece for two hours. Went for a walk - 7½ miles. Out to Fisher's corner and back to 2nd concession and home. Longest walk I ever took. Not as dusty to-day. Mrs. Ryan going to Owen Sound with Bert Lemke who is to have her tonsils removed. Mrs. Green to do the work while she is away. Wrote to Frank. Cleared off table. Played double Solitaire with Dorothy. Was wakened before 6 a.m. by black birds. I said "darn" and Charles grunted out, "I wish I had a gun." Migrating - hundred or more setted in our trees - on very top twigs &amp; such a clatter!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday Sept. 14th.</p> <p>Still taking morning cold bath: Beautiful Morning. Got breakfast: sprinkled the Clothes. Made the beds. did French &amp; Memory Work. Went down town with Dorothy. Played tennis with Duncan after Dorothy played a set with him. Result 6-5 his favor 3-2 his favor. Worked at my centrepiece 3/4 of an hour. Went down to Tuer's for Charles and Mr. Tuer returned with me. Cleared tea table with Dorothy's help and then wiped dishes for Mrs. Green. Wrote to Miss McEachran.</p> <p>Wednesday Sept. 15th.</p> <p>Got breakfast. Put away ironed Clothes. Did the darning. Went down town to get some fruit for a salad. Went down with Dorothy after dinner for the Mail. Dorothy and Duncan played tennis. I wrote two advertising stories for Alma. Called on Mrs. Leitch. Found her housecleaning and sore at Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer for not calling. Got tea and cleared off the table. After tea went up to see Mother who got home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>from Tara Monday night. Charles goes to Toronto in the morning on the early train. Dorothy down at McDonald's to-night. Eva &amp; her husband went home to-day after about ten days' visit here.</p> <p>Thursday Sept. 16th.</p> <p>Rained quite hard last night. Got up at 5.30 a.m. and got breakfast for Charles who left for Toronto on the early train. Got breakfast, Made beds. Mrs. Green came up for a few minutes &amp; washed breakfast dishes. Dorothy and I got dinner &amp; tea. I went down town with D. for Mail and went down a second time for North Mail. Washed dinner and tea dishes. Had fire in grate in evening - got quite cool. Spent evening by fire with Dorothy. I read "Now It Can Be Told." while she read "The Weavers."</p> <p>Friday Sept. 17th.</p> <p>Cool. Mrs. Ryan not yet back. Swept bath-room, nursery, dining room Library &amp; downstairs hall, dusted then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>all and drawing room and stairs. Went down town for the Mail. As Dorothy did not sleep all nigt she did not get up until 1 o'clock. Mr. McCarrel came to put hard water tap in bath room. Hydro off between 12 and 1 so late when I got dinner. (got breakfast and tea also). Mrs. Green came up in afternoon and dusted the floor and finished the sweeping. Typed the 3 advertising stories for Alma and wrote and typed an address from McGaw Street Gang to the Nolans. Went over to Alma's with the stories and to Caldwell's to get address bound, then to Biehn's to meet to go to Nolan's. As Nolan's packing we just went in there then everybody went to Thomson's where we spent a pleasant evening. I left for a few minutes to meet late train. Charles did not come.</p> <p>Saturday Sept. 18th.</p> <p>Cool but bright. Went down for meat. Worked at my centrepiece for over an hour. Went down town with Dorothy for the Mail. Did my Memory work. Went to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>call on Miss Evans (away home.) Saw Mrs. M.A. H. in verandah and called on her. Mr. Halliday came along in his Ford Coupe and I went out to Mr J.C. Milner's with him. Got out down town when we came back &amp; did some shopping. Went down to Tuer's with "Parables from Nature" Which I got for Mr. Tuer. Spent the evening at home. Charles came home on the late train. Fire in furnace.</p> <p>Sunday Sept. 19th.</p> <p>Went to Church Morning &amp; night. Cold - fire in furnace. Went to S.S. Mother up after church and Charlie, Alice and Alice Jean after church at night.</p> <p>Monday Sept. 20th.</p> <p>Still cool. Tyed draft letter to send in Mrs. Ferguson Presentation Fund. Worked at centrepiece an hour or more. Dorothy and I walked to the top of North hill. Then I went for a 2 ½ mile walk. The had to go down to Enterprise office with Size of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>card for Index box. After tea Dorothy and I went to Bijou and saw Mae Marsh in "Hidden Fires." Very good. Called at office on the way home for paper for Charles. Wrote to Stan, Pauline (acknowldg. $5 for Fund) Nell and Miss McNaughton for Mrs. McG.</p> <p>Tuesday Sept. 21st.</p> <p>Little warmer but still have the furnace going. Still unsettled what Dorothy is to do. She and I went down to Sample Room at McDonald House to see hats Mr. Boyd had. Each got one. Took form C's dictation and typed Editorial on "Navy League of Canada." Worked at centrepiece for an hour or more. Wrote to Miss Thomson (re Dorothy's stay at Residence of Margaret Eaton School) and to Miss Small and Mary McCarrel. Walked 6 miles and a half (3 times around race track 1½ miles and from McManus' corner to Neil Moore's Corner &amp; back 5 miles - Total 6½. Dorothy had afternoon tea at Mair's and then played tennis at the Park with Misses Vi Mair Florence Leslie and Duncan for 4th. Got very warm in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Sept. 22nd.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Warm as July but quite thick haze in the North. Went down for meat. Too hot to work in garden. Wrote to Margaret Cameron and Winnie Ferguson ( re tutoring in French for Dorothy) and answered Irene Halliday's letter. Mar. McDonald and Vi Mair were here playing Bridge with Dorothy. Called on Mrs. Harry Adolph at the Elliot's on Mrs. Carter, who was sitting out in the garden and on Lena Brown who was out. Duncan was up after tea. Then Charles and I went to call on Mr. &amp; Mrs. Wilson (He is Principal of the High School. Very warm at night too.</p> <p>Thursday Sept. 23rd.</p> <p>Very hot day. Went down for Meat. Worked in the garden (taking up potatoes) for an hour and a quarter. Worked at my centrepiece for about 3/4 of an hour. Wrote to Nell and to Clare. Went to Enterprise part at Mrs. M.A. H's (Alma got it up for her Mother as it was her birthday) Dorothy went to help Alma. From 10 a.m. - 11 15 a.m. I worked in the garden (took up potatoes)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and I worked an hour at my centrepiece. Went to station at 9.p.m. to post letter to Clare.</p> <p>Friday Sept. 24th,</p> <p>Worked in the garden with Charles for 3/4 of an hour before breakfast (taking up potatoes. Then Dorothy and I worked at the Job for an hour and a quarter. Went down to the bank with the s.s. collection. After dinner worked about 2½ hours at my centrepiece and finished it. Went down town with Charles' collars. King away &amp; no chinaman to take his place so Mr. Davison sends the laundry away. Awfully hot. August weather.</p> <p>Saturday Sept. 25th.</p> <p>August weather. Charles and I worked at potatoes for 3/4 hr before breakfast and after breakfast Dorothy and I worked for an hour and a half. Wrote a 2½ page (single space) letter for Charles. Finished "Harriet and the Piper." Went down town to do some shopping. Got another letter from Charles which I shall type after tea. Dorothy and I worked for an hour. 4.45 - 5.45 at the potatoes. After tea</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Miss Evans called to ask me to be score keeper at High School Field Day. 8th of October. Typed Charles' letter.</p> <p>Sunday Sept. 26th.</p> <p>Very hot. Went to church in the Morning with Charles &amp; Dorothy (Communion Sunday). Went to S.S. Dorothy came along to help me and Aldyth there also. Rally Day so plenty of work. Went to church at night but thunder storm (not bad) started and, as I had promised Mr. Tuer to go up and stay with Mrs. Tuer as she is sick and afraid of thunder storms. I left just as the sermon started. Charles called for me after church. The children (Isabella, Frances &amp; Alice among them) sang the anthem in the Choir at night. Sang same hymn in s.s. Alice and Charlie did not come up as wanted to get home before storm but Duncan was up part of the time we were at Church and Mother was up after Church in the Morning. Finished "Now It can Be Told" by Phillip Gibbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Sept. 27th.</p> <p>Raining in night and although fair in the Morning rained very hard. Several showers during the day. Went down for meat. Got s.s. collection ready to take down to-morrow and slips ready to send away Rally Day money. Went down after dinner for the Mail. Wrote a long letter to Mr. Phillips &amp; did some Physical Culture exercises. Walked five miles. Finished my centrepiece working at it 1½ hours. Padded my new tray cloth border, working at it 1½ hours.</p> <p>Tuesday Sept. 28th.</p> <p>Fine day. Charles and I dug potatoes for 3/4 of an hour before breakfast. Then I worked at the potatoes from 9.30 until 12 - finished taking them up and picked up a wheel barrow full. After dinner I went down town for the Mail and at then put new knob on my typewriter roller. At 4.p.m. Dorothy and I went with Mr. &amp; Mrs. Bell and Jean for a drive out into Bentinck. I did not know there was such beautiful Scenery near Chesley. Hills &amp; Lakes, and woods. Passed through Crawford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Louise. Had a chat in Crawford with Mrs. Brown, Crawford School teacher. From the top of a very high hill we looked down over hill and vale with a ribbon of road winding away into the distance with a most glorious Sunset at the end, one great golden glow at the end of the road but red and purple and angry looking at the sides until it merged into the grey and black of storm clouds while the north was all black. Got home about a quarter to six and a little sprinkle of rain came on so Charles and I picked up and brought in the rest of the potatoes and emptied the wheelbarrow which I had filled in the Morning. At 8 p.m. I went to the Church and with Mrs. Rogers started out to a corn roast (Cavell Girl's Club &amp; {Osagee?} Rangers). Mr. Fiddis joined us at Brown's barn to look after the boys. We went along by river, through Brown's bush to the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>other side where the fire was made &amp; the corn roasted and marshmellows toasted. Most beautiful night and the Moonlight on the river was very beautiful. Pink Hetherington, Willard Boos and some other boys of their ilk made a nuisance of themselves by wiring up the gate, stringing wires between trees in the bush and then came up in a canoe and threw mud etc. When a battle followed and the Osagee Rangers splashed them well by throwing stones and thought they {inpaired?} their canoe with a large stone. Coming home we went around the bush. Gerald Green, Alma Murphy, Marion Glenn, Margaret Fry, Annie Sloan and I went straight up to the road where we had to climb a wire fence, then we came home along 22nd concession. The rest went over a wire fence and followed along the river &amp; found the gate out of Brown field wired. I met Mrs. Rogers at the top of hill and walked on home with she and Sidney &amp; Hilda Barrett. It seems</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>too bad that a few boys should be allowed to interfere with the fun of others. Starting to rain as we reached McDonald House corner.</p> <p>Wednesday Sept. 29th.</p> <p>Went down town in the Morning for meat. Quite cool &amp; rather cloudy. At 10.20 a.m. Mr. Bell called and Charles (got him at office) Mr &amp; Mrs. Bell, Jean and I started for Southampton. It was quite windy and rather cool driving over. Dined at the hotel. After dinner we went down to beach. The lake was great - green in spots - deep blue in others - White-Capped and great breakers rolling in. We called on Mrs. McGorman who was canning fish and explained the process for us. Nearly all the cottages are shut-up and I fancy she must be lonely in these grey days. We left Jean with her and Mr. Bell, Mrs. Bell Charles and I walked the whole length of the beach</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and out to the end of the dock. Windy and cool but beautiful. Called for Jean and while Charles &amp; Mr. Mickle went up to the Mouth of the river, Mrs. Bell, Jean and I went Shopping. Jean tried on boots and then we had ice cream. Started home about 4 p.m. and got home a few minutes after 5. Raining when we left Southampton and had a couple of showers on the way home. Paisley Fair out in great stir as we passed through the village. After tea Dorothy and I went to the Bijou to see "Haunting Shadows" (taken from "The House of a Thousand Candles.") Enjoyed it but not as good as the book. Cut out my centrepiece after tea. Fire in grate.</p> <p>Thursday Sept. 30th.</p> <p>Very wet. 1st day of Chesley Fair. Went down for meat. Fire in grate. Did the Mending (about 3 hours work). Went down town in afternoon. Wrote to Clare. Fixed cards for Primary class in Church School. Heavy showers all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday October 1st.</p> <p>Wetter than wet &amp; cool. Went down for Meat and to Bank with s.s. money. Met Mr. Kellerman (also went to Enterprise office with letter, re Mrs. Ferguson Fund, to be printed) on way home. He insists on having an S.S. report for Elderslie s.s. association. (Missed me in Summer - did not send me a form) came home and prepared report. Worked at my tray cloth for two hours and a half. Snowing - real snow too. Dorothy was down at McDonald's for a couple of hours. I went down town about 5 p.m. to get some things. Still snowing. As leaves are all in trees, the snow is bending them right over. The Manse apple trees are badly broken and between Biehn's and Davey's ever so many big limbs are down. Electric wires broken in some places but our lights came on shortly after 5. This was our Fair Day but the weather was so bad the Fair was postponed until next year. The Concert - Rupert Legate Co. was on.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy and I went. Raining at night which was fortunate as a great many trees would have been spoiled. I called at Kellerman's on my way down town and delivered my report.</p> <p>Saturday Oct. 2nd.</p> <p>Cool day and Showery in the Morning but cleared up in the afternoon and was nice. Shampooed my hair. After dinner went for a walk. Dorothy caught up to me on the North hill. We went out to Moore's Corner. (I walked 3½ miles altogether) and called at Mother's on the way back. Then after we got home I went down to the Public Library to get some books for Dorothy. Knit some of Dorothy's black sweater.</p> <p>Sunday Oct. 3rd.</p> <p>Showery in the Morning but beautiful day later on. Went to church - Charles, Dorothy and I. Alice, Margaret and Margaret Stevens received their certificates from General assembly, at Morning Service, for reciting verses. Went to SS. Found I had forgotten my s.s. satchel so had to come home for it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Found Mother (who went to Covenanter Church) here when we got home from church in the Morning. Charles and I went to church at night. Alice Jean and Bud came home with me and Charles and Charlie stayed for Session Meeting. Have decided to ask Mr. Workman for his resignation - do not approve - am afraid things will only be worse. Charlie came up for Alice and Bud. Walked up &amp; down walk for 20 Minutes after s.s.</p> <p>Monday Oct. 4th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Went down for meat and deposited s.s. collection. Did up empty spools to send to Doug. Wrote to Doug, Margaret Cameron, Minnie Halliday (in Wellesley Hospital) and to Nell. Sent for books re: Cavell Girls. Worked at tray cloth for an hour. Went down town for the Mail. Dorothy and I walked about 3 Miles (out to Corner at McGregor's and back) and walked around cemetery on way back. Got wool and needles to knit a skirt for Dorothy. Mrs. Leitch called while we</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>were out walking. Wrote to Mrs. Lenore Carter and to Irene Frazier. Dorothy went over to Halliday's to play bridge with Alicia, Jean Johnson and Viola Mair. Started to knit at Dorothy's skirt, at 9.20 p.m. Mr. McNeel phoned Charles &amp; me to go down to Bijou and see Navy League pictures. We went. Raining when we got home. Charles went over to Halliday's with an umbrella for Dorothy.</p> <p>Tuesday Oct. 5th.</p> <p>Cool. Went down for meat. Knit 4½ inches on Dorothy's skirt. Walked 7 ½ miles out to Scone - North to Ravell Park - West to Neil Moore's corner then South to McManus corner and home. Went around to Mrs. Beattie's to order bulbs (not in) Dorothy and I went to Bijou to see Sessue Hayakaka {Sessue Hayakawa} in</p> <p>Wednesday Oct. 6th.</p> <p>Fine day. Went down town for meat. Wrote 3 letters and did some copying for Charles. Went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Green's (both out) Mrs. Beattie came over after dinner and I ordered bulbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>gave her some plants out of the garden. Knit 4½ inches altogether on Dorothy's skirt (176 stitches on ½. Dorothy has started other half.) Dorothy and I called on Mrs. Mair and Viola. (Knit all evening).</p> <p>Thursday Oct. 7th.</p> <p>Fine day - Sunshine. Knit 5 inches (35 rows) altogether on Dorothy's skirt. Dug the two flower beds by walk to get them ready for the tulips. Wrote a letter for Charles and 2 for Dorothy. (Typewriter) Dorothy and I went up to Mother's for a basket of snow apples. Went out to orchard where Alice s. was picking apples with Bud's &amp; Jack's help. Duncan was up after 4 to sell programmes for H.S. Field Day and Charlie came up after tea to see the New Honour Roll for the Church which just arrived from Ottawa.</p> <p>Friday Oct. 8th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Wrote a letter for Charles. (long one). Mrs. Ferguson called to get some apples. Had quite a long chat and I went with her to get apples. Worked in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>garden for an hour and got the astor beds cleaned and dug for bulbs. Jack McDonald came up with {part?} of letter. re: Mrs. Ferguson. Read it. Mrs. Ferguson called after dinner and she, Charles and I went to Victoria Park to H.S. Field Day (Dorothy went later with Viola Mair and Mar. McDonald. Charles was a Judge and I was taking the score for the girls. Walkerton, Paisley, and Hanover Schools and some of their friends were present. Things well organized and went with a swing. Knit 9 rows on Dorothy's skirt. After tea Charles and I went to the Promenade down in the School. School Orchestra. Fun watching boys and girls. Very nice time. Spoiled somewhat after we left, by some of the usual Hoodlum element - putting coffee in ice cream etc. There seems to be no end of it. World is no longer a Comfortable place to live in and there are very few gentlemen among the new</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>generation.</p> <p>Saturday Oct. 9th.</p> <p>Beautiful Day. At 8.30 a.m. Charles, Dorothy and I went to Walkerton. Charles had to go. Dorothy and I went to the fur store and bought 2 squirrel skins to make a crown for her hat. Then got some books at McCrum's; Went up to call on Mrs. Greig and then went to Dr. Sinclair's where Charles joined us and we all had dinner. Had a lovely drive back. Trees are beginning to turn, fall wheat is coming up and the country is beautiful. Dorothy went at once to get ready to go to a 'shower' at Alma Halliday's for Margaret Davison who is to be married this month. I went down town and got her a Royal Doulton tray to take with her. Went down to Tuer's to enquire for Mrs. Tuer who has been ill with Summer Flu. After tea Dorothy went to Bijou with Viola Mair &amp; Lynda Simpson. I wrote to Clare and to Mrs. Sinclair to send her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>15 cents for telephone call which I, of course, forgot to give her before I left Walkerton. Charles went to the Jail to see Mr. Green to arrange for his defence.</p> <p>Sunday Oct. 10th.</p> <p>Almost perfect day. Went to church in Morning with Charles &amp; Dorothy. Mother came up after church. Went to S.S. Aldyth was not there so I was busy. Walked around garden with Mother. After S.S. Duncan and I went to Church at night. Harry Krug &amp; Stan Ruthven called after church for Dorothy to go for a motor ride. After the ride they and Lynda Simpson came in for awhile. Charlie and Margaret at Church. Duncan up here while we were at church. Charlie &amp; Margaret went home &amp; then Chalie and Alice came up for awhile. Helped Dorothy get some lunch ready for her guests.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Oct. 11</p> <p>Raining a good part of day. Showers. Took Mr. Green's statement in short-hand and typed it (8 pages) and took it down to the office. Came home and then went back down for some biscuits. Knit 15 rows (about 2 inches) on Dorothy's skirt. Now 17 ½ inches long, while Dorothy studied Bridge &amp; chess problems.</p> <p>Tuesday Oct. 12th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Knit 15 rows on Dorothy's skirt. Went down town after dinner for the Mail (with Dorothy) Worked in the garden for an hour planting tulips, and Dorothy helped and then went to pick apples. While I explore the back garden with the spade for the bulbs Mr. Clifton trenched (?). Then went down town to get more bulbs. Met Myrle Safana (who is home visiting) and her baby girl. (very Swarthy &amp; Frenchy). Put in a few more bulbs when I came home and after tea spent the whole evening until 11.45 p.m. getting letters ready to send</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>out re Mrs. Ferguson presentation.</p> <p>Wednesday Oct. 13th.</p> <p>Beautiful day - warm both yesterday &amp; to-day. Did some hunting up of addresses re: telephone, &amp; walking. Went down town with Dorothy. Made 14 calls re addresses. In the afternoon planted bulbs an hour and 10 minutes. Called on Mrs Geer and Mrs. Pollock and went down to get more addresses. After tea called on Armstrong's and Kirkwood's and got 20 more letters ready. Then wrote special letters to Harvey Bene, Frank, Kathleen Carter, Jim Halliday, Milton Johnston, Nell, Garfield McEdwards, Stan Paulin, Harry Dobie, Smirle Lawson, Joe Stinson, Sandy Anderson, Grace Steven, Mrs. J.C. Barton. Indian Summer I fancy. Lazy and beautiful warm. Wore summer dress and no coat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Haumore was in the office on Monday. She says a lawyer was put in penitentiary for 15 years for doing what Charles did. She also said he was just shoved through college &amp; then they sent him up to the back woods and she promised to pray for Maledictions on his head unto the 3rd &amp; 4th generations. She also stated that I said on the street that my husband would not write a letter for less than $1. She is about as big a fibber as they make them and the worst client Charles has ever had.</p> <p>Thursday Oct. 14th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Typed Terms of Settlement in Hessenauer v. Thede for Charles &amp; a Memo for Mr. Perdue before getting ready to go to Walkerton. Left for W. at a quarter to 9. taking Mrs. Tuer with us. Mrs. Ruer and I walked around Walkerton, had ice cream at {Erdmards'?} etc. Were to start home at 11.30 but Charles not through as had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dinner at Hartley House. (on way out of Chesley watched a tractor plough at work). Went to Jail to see Mr. Green. 1st visit to a Jail. Very gloomy -undesirable place of residence. Mr. Green asked about Mrs. Green and then told me the history of dope given to him. He is evidently most unhappy and greatly worried. One could not but pity him and realize it was all very real to him. Went for a walk -8 ½ miles - out to McCarrel's School and twice over block from 2nd concession to 4th concession. Had six offers of rides. After tea called on Mrs. Green and write to Clare and Winifred Ferguson and went to station with Dorothy to post my letters.</p> <p>Friday Oct. 15th.</p> <p>Beautiful warm day. Wrote a letter for Charles. Knit 25 rows on Dorothy's skirt. Dorothy and I called at Mrs. Crow's amd Mr. Murphy's for addresses then called on Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Leitch (busy). At Mair's to see Sanderson's baby. Mrs. Sanderson on Mair's verandah. At Mrs. George Stanley's (away) at Johnston's to see Myrle Safana (out) and at Jean Bell's where we discussed whether insane Murderers should be hanged or not. After tea Charles and I went around to get Mr. Phillips to come to work in the garden and called at Yager's to get Mr. Yager to come and cut down some trees we want removed. Dorothy and I went to the Bijour to see Geraldine Farrar in "The World and Its Woman".</p> <p>Saturday Oct. 16th.</p> <p>Grey day with spells of sunshine. Got up for the early train and went over to station with Charles who is going to the Red Cross banquet, given for Herbert Hoover in Toronto to-night and is then going to Hamilton for Sunday and Thanksgiving. Did some mending and darning. Was out in garden with instructions for Mr. Phillips. Went down with s.s. collection and to the Store</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>with Dorothy who was trying on coat etc. Walked my ten miles at last (down 2nd for a mile, few drops of rain so turned back 1/4 of a mile from the corner, down to Neil Moore's corner, called in at the house (Charlie's) on way back, then round same 5 mile block and finished with a half mile around the race track to make up the ½ Mile on the 2nd) 10 miles plus, distance from house to Victoria Park &amp; back. Called at the Manse twice - to ask Mr. Tuer to take Charles' s.s. class and with some snowdrops. After tea knit 17 rows on Dorothy's skirt.</p> <p>Sunday Oct. 17th.</p> <p>Misty day. Went to church twice and to S.S. Dorothy went to church in the Morning only. Mother was up after church. When I was at s.s. Dorothy Engel arrived and she and Dorothy had a great old gossip. Mr. Lavack sang two Solos at night. Very powerful voice and wonderful singer. Only Charlie, Frances &amp; Isabel at church so they did not come up but</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs Tuer went up with them.</p> <p>Monday Oct. 18th.</p> <p>Dull in Morning but ice &amp; Sun came out in the afternoon. Winnie Ferguson came home for Thanksgiving. Dorothy and I went over in the Morning to see her but found she and Mrs. Ferguson were away (likely at Smellie's) Wrote to Sybil Bennett (for Mrs. McGregor) Nell and Mary McCaul, Miss McEachran. Worked in the garden for an hour planting bulbs by the ice house. Called at Ferguson's again. Still away. Called at Green's. Mrs. Green out. Dorothy and I went to the train and saw Winnie Ferguson for a few minutes. Mr. M.A. Halliday at the station with his Ford Coupe. Took Dorothy and me for a ride out in the country and twice around race track at the Park. Charles phoned that he had to go back to Toronto (from Hamilton) to-morrow and would not get home until to-morrow night. Dorothy went down to Mair's to play</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>bridge. Blanche Ross &amp; Margaret Stevens called re Cavell Club. Will not be able to start until week after next. Knit 35 rows on D's skirt &amp; finished half of it.</p> <p>Tuesday Oct. 19th.</p> <p>Fine day. planted the bulbs in the back garden (about 1 hour) Went down town for meat and with S.S. Collection. Called at M.A.'s office to get some addresses re Mrs. Ferguson. After dinner went down town with Dorothy. Called at Mrs. Crow's for address. Came home, went down town again with Dorothy to fit her dress. Went over to Schroeder's to see Mel. Wrote to Aunt Anaise; helped Dorothy pack and packed My own Suit case. Went over to train to meet Charles. Duncan was up in the evening. Very warm day.</p> <p>Wednesday Oct. 20th.</p> <p>Went to Toronto with Dorothy on the early train. Spent the afternoon hunting for rooms for Dorothy after meeting Gwen Gauley at Eaton's Rest Room. Miss Kemp's on Bloor</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Street - Old Westbourne. Called for Doug at School. (Havergal Preparatory) Then after lunch got Miss Ferguson and looked at 589 Huron St &amp; 19 Madison Ave. Saw Margaret Cameron on Bloor St. Helped Nell fold and enclose Church letters for Dick and stamped Thank offering enveloped. Wrote post-card to Charles.</p> <p>Thursday Oct. 21st.</p> <p>Went to 73 Prince Arthur Ave with Nell, Dorothy and Gwen. Engaged sitting room and bedroom for girls. Went down to Eaton's with Dorothy and Gwen. Dorothy and I went over to Elm Street Y.W.C.A. with Gwen (very warm) and then Dorothy and I walked up to Doug's school and met Nell &amp; the car just as they came for Doug. Doug Nickle phoned that he was coming to see Dorothy. Nell and Doug away to the dentist's (Dorothy, Gwen and I met Margaret Davison and her husband (Married yesterday) on Yonge Street).</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy &amp; Doug Nickle stayed at Nell's and Gwen and I went to Loewe's Up Town Theatre -Very pretty. Met (Gwen at the corner of Yonge &amp; Bloor. Smith took me down) Saw "Misfit-Wife." Gwen and I went up to Nell's on the Street-car. Dorothy &amp; Gwen then left to get dinner and settle at 73 Prince Arthur Ave. After dinner Doug and I went to Dr. Boddington's with Dick and sat out in the car while he was inside. Nell, not feeling well, took some sleeping Medicine and went to bed early. Wrote to Charles.</p> <p>Friday Oct. 22nd.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Helped Nell with her work. Went to Walk-Over shoe shore for Shoes &amp; to Eaton's with Nell. Called for Doug. Nell, Doug and I went out with Chauffeur to the Highlands to get colored leaves to decorate Avenue Road church. Called at St. John's Hospital to see Jessie Duff but found she</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>had gone to Mrs. Jameison's on Euclid Ave. So went around there to see her. After tea Dick took me over to see Dorothy and Gwen. Mary Taylor (Principal Taylor's daughter) was there. Had an hour's chat then Dick called for me. Doug's latest: - "Life is a rush, life is a dash, I wonder if Daddy didn't have anything to do if he could drive slowly."</p> <p>Saturday Oct. 23rd.</p> <p>Lovely day. Little Cooler. Doug and I walked over to Yonge St. for bread, eggs and wool. Went down on Street Car to Lowther Ave. On way to Admiral Road to see Mafame Laurie. Empty house at address given; 17 Admiral Road. Walked, via St George St. to Dorothy's room to deliver her letter. She was out. Went to Matinee "The Maid of the Mountains" with Nell. Very very good. Costumes beautiful. Very crowded, standing at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>back. And in the evening went with Dick to Shea's. He stood in line for 15 Minutes. Nothing left so went to Allen Theatre - stood packed in line at door for 40 minutes when we got in. Saw Norma Talmadge in a good picture.</p> <p>Sunday Oct. 24th.</p> <p>Fine day. Went to church with Dick and Doug, Nell not feeling well. Wrote to Charles after lunch &amp; went to Wellesley Hospital to see Minnie Halliday. Nell and Dick left me there &amp; went for a drive. Minnie out with Bickles so walked up and down for half an hour (3/4) Until Nell and Dick called for me. Drove out to Dunvegan Heights, Dick's new property and walked over to see Doug's lot. Went to Church at night with Dick. Organ Recital after church abd Nell and Doug came down for it &amp; we all went home together. Solos &amp; Violin Solos - also organ solos - very good.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Oct. 25th</p> <p>Nice day - a little cooler. Nell and I went shopping, then went for Doug. (Went down on Street car and came up in the {car?}:) called at Dorothy's room. After lunch went for a drive to Dunvegan Heights with Dick. Then went down to Elliot Business college to see Mr. Elliot about Dorothy &amp; Gwen &amp; to Britnell's to look for a book. (Walked down Yonge St to Eaton's &amp; then had to go back by street car to new store above Bloor St.) Nell joined me there. She &amp; Doug had gone to dentist's and she had gone down to the old store too, We went to Tyrrell's &amp; McAnish's but could not get the book I wanted. Cleaned my ermine scarf in the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday Oct. 26th.</p> <p>Went shopping. Rained all night and all day mostly. Got some books etc. After lunch Dorothy came up and got Nell to cut her hair &amp; we all went out to see Copey and the baby. Dick and I went to see</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>"His Honour, Abe Potash" in the evening - good.</p> <p>Wednesday Oct. 27th.</p> <p>Went to General Hospital (Still Showery) to see Miss Small &amp; to Wellesley Hospital to see Minnie Halliday, over to Bathurst St to see about rubber heels. Then home for Nell and down to Nelson's for book &amp; called for Doug. Then went over to Yonge St. to get bulbs for Doug. After lunch went down town &amp; met Dorothy at Eaton's. She came home with us. I drove down to her room with her and then helped Nell get dinner and wash the dishes. Mabel Lillico and her aunt Mrs. Stinson came up in the evening so I bathed Doug and put him to bed.</p> <p>Thursday Oct. 28th.</p> <p>Much cooler. Nell and I called for Dorothy and we went shopping. Looked at crockery etc. Called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for Doug and went to Scott's on the way home where I ordered grapes sent to Dorothy. Cut out a pumpkin Jack -O-Lantern for Doug. Called for Dorothy, Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Winnie &amp; went to station (Nell &amp; Doug along.) Mrs. Ferguson &amp; I went home - had dinner on train. As Mrs. Ferguson's house cold had her stay here all night.</p> <p>Friday Oct. 29th.</p> <p>Got s.s. collection ready and also contributions to Mrs. F. Fund &amp; took them down to the Bank. Called at Store to look at chintz etc. &amp; at office where I got two more contributions so took them to bank. Explained to Jimmie Green what I wanted done in the garden. Called at Mrs. Ferguson's with her umbrella and coat. Wrote to Dorothy and Nell. Wrote up diary from time I left until my return. went down town in afternoon and called at Wright's with Charles to see about table for Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duncan came up after tea and we played Seven-Up. Raining, cool.</p> <p>Saturday Oct. 30th.</p> <p>Went down town and ordered knives forks &amp; spoons for Dorothy. Got meat. Not so cool as yesterday - nice day. Went down in afternoon &amp; took some books to the Library. Hallowe'en. Went up to see Mother. Had the croup and sat up nearly all night in the chair in the library.</p> <p>Sunday Oct. 31st.</p> <p>Both Charles and I feeling sick so we did not go to Church either Morning or evening. Both went to s.s. Mother was up but Charlie and Alice did not come up. Charlie was sick also.</p> <p>Monday Oct Nov. 1st.</p> <p>Raining all night and most of the day. Real November day. Read "A Poor Wise Man." still feeling wretched with croup. Went down town in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday Nov. 2nd.</p> <p>Raining hard all afternoon morning &amp; all night. Cleared up in the afternoon. Worked at My tray cloth. Went down to Miss Milne's in the afternoon to get My black dress, re-faced &amp; shorterned. Called on Mrs. Leitch. Played piano for Charles in the evening. Charles not feeling right yet, neither am I.</p> <p>Wednesday Nov. 3rd.</p> <p>Grey fall day. Ripped out the skirt (half) I had knitted for Dorothy to make dress for Isabel or Frances. Worked at my tray cloth. Went up to Mother's to see Alice about knitted dress. Then came up home and went down town to get Chintz for bamboo Stand Curtains (to send to Dorothy). Coming home met Mrs. Rogers and made her walk up to Clarke's corner with me and, as she was going down town, I went with her to Liebeck's. When I got home I found I had forgotten to get post office order cashed so went back. Met Mrs. Rogers at the top of the hill and made her go with me. After tea wrote to Clare and to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. Phillips. Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Mrs. Beattie called to see Charles about Red Cross work.</p> <p>Thursday Nov. 4th.</p> <p>Cool. Nice day. Explained to Mrs. Green about curtains for bamboo stand. Went down town for meat and up to Glenn's (next Woollen Mill) to get M. Glenn to come and crate chair, table and stand for Dorothy. Knit 3 3/4 inches of skirt for Frances. Had a 5 mile walk. (out to McTavish's corner, up to top of hill and back.) Went over to see how Mrs. Hooper was after tea.</p> <p>Friday Nov. 5th.</p> <p>Grey day. Charles went to Walkerton at 8.30 this morning. Went down town in the morning to the bank, for meat and to get some curtain poles for Mrs. (Dr.) Sinclair. Knit 4 1/4 inches on skirt for Frances. Got Dorothy's things ready to send to her. Went down town in the afternoon with dishes for Charlie to pack for Dorothy. Mr. Glenn</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>came in the evening and crated furniture for Dorothy. Wrote to Dorothy, Mrs. Sinclair, Nell, Mrs. McCaul and a 2nd letter to Dorothy. Duncan came up in the evening.</p> <p>Saturday Nov. 6th.</p> <p>Beautiful morning but got much cooler in afternoon and evening. Went down town in the Morning for tags to address crates to Dorothy. Knit 5 inches on skirt for Frances. Went down town in the afternoon and called at Mrs. M.A. Halliday's with Missionary Money only to find no one at home. Charles at a Red Cross Meeting at night. Mr. Angus McDonald fixed rug and put double windows on in afternoon. Wrote to James Bell (Mrs. J.C. Bell's son) re Mrs. Ferguson Fund and to Mrs. Nolan, Gertie Bass, Matie Ritchie and Minnie Halliday. Typed a Notice for Pulpits. Has to be Changed in the Morning.</p> <p>Sunday Nov. 7th.</p> <p>Raining untill late in the afternoon. Charles had to prepare an address for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to-morrow night on 'The League of Nations' or 'Canada's share in the League of Nations" so he did not go to church in the Morning and, as Mr. Tuer was in Pt Elgin preaching anniversary services and a Lord's Day Alliance man preached in our church, I did not go either. As it was wet Mother went home in the car with Charlie and so was not up. Both went to S.S. and in the evening to hear Dr. Margaret McKellar. Mrs. Bell invited us up after Church to meet Miss McKellar but Mr. McQueen had said he was coming around after church so we had to come home. Alice and Charlie joined us later.</p> <p>Monday Nov. 8th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Typed Green Cavill Inquest for Charles (14 pages) and took it to the office. Had a 5 Mile walk (McManus corner to Moore Corner) Knit 3½ inches of skirt for Frances (finished ½ of skirt). Also typed Charles Summary for to-night and heard him say his piece. Called at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mother's When walking but found no one at home. Went to Young People's Meeting. Found a good many older folks had come to hear Charlie's address on "The League of Nations - Canada's part. Very good address and audience seemed to appreciate it. Mr. McQueen was to come over after meeting but called at 9 and at 9.30 And we were not home. Meeting long drawn out.</p> <p>Tuesday Nov. 9th.</p> <p>Mild Spring temperature in the Morning but raining in the afternoon and quit cool at night. Knit 6 inches and the belt of dress for Frances. Did short-hand and French. Went down town in the afternoon. Mrs. Pearce gave Notice yesterday that She is going to be married and will leave on 8th December. Over 5 years in the office. Will be hard to get any one to take her place. Mr. McQueen came over after tea and we played Seven-Up until 12 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Nov. 10th.</p> <p>Snowed in the night but beautiful bright sunshiny day - a great many leaves still on the tress (brown Maple just beginning to lose its leaves and lilacs etc, still green and full of foliage. Quite cool. Did French and Short-hand. Mr. Green (John) was here fixing the window. Went down town after dinner and up to Mother's to measure Frances' dress. Did some shopping. After tea worked on bluebird on towel for Nell and wrote to Mrs. Sinclair, Walkerton, Miss McEachran, Napanee and Mrs. Luton. Charles at Red Cross Meeting.</p> <p>Thursday Nov. 11th.</p> <p>Armistice Day. Nice in the Morning, had been snowing in the night and by noon a real snow storm on. Was down town in the morning to the Bank and for Meat. Knit 10 rows to increase 100 stitches for sleeves on Frances' dress then knit 4 inches. Went down town in the afternoon to see about rings for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Margaret and Alice. 3 minutes Silence at 11 a.m. 3 taps of town bell. Did not hear it but kept 2 minutes silence at 12.a.m. Charles went to Soldiers' Memorial Meeting at 8 p.m.</p> <p>Friday Nov. 12th.</p> <p>Snowed all night and when I went out to shovel about 9.30 a.m. there was 12 inches of snow on our walk. Took me an hour in the morning and 3/4 of an hour in the afternoon to get the walk cleared. (snow about 1 inch after I shovelled). (Mr. Bell says he waded to his knees some places going to the early train.) Wrote to Dorothy and Clare. Knit from neck to other side of sleeve on dress. Miss Evans called in the evening and Duncan came up &amp; he, Charles and I played Seven-Up.</p> <p>Saturday Nov. 13th.</p> <p>Washed the {palm?}. Charles came home from the office about 11. 30 a.m. feeling ill. Had Dr. Rannie up in the afternoon. No symptoms but temperature. Went down to Hall but was too late for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>practise of High School play as I had to wait for the doctor. Did some message at the office, got the Globe etc. Knit the other side of sweater sleeve- dress and joined with one row across the front below neck. Got hot bath; hot water bottles, bed etc. ready for Charles and fixed the furnace. Snow still here. Cold. As the leaves have fallen off some of the trees, since the snow came it makes the Snow very untidy looking. Charles' temperature 102° to-night.</p> <p>Sunday Nov. 14th.</p> <p>Charles ill in bed all day. Temperature went up to 102 4/5° during the day. Went down about 3/5° then up then down. Did not go to church. Went over to Hooper's to get Aldyth to go to S.S. Dr. Rannie here in the afternoon. Still undecided as to what temperature means. Mr. Bell called in afternoon. Mr. Caldwell came up after tea. He is to go to Walkerton to-morrow in Mr. Mickle's place to Mr. Green's trial.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A. Halliday called while church was in at night and Charlie, Alice, Margaret &amp; Isabel were here after Church. Charlie's temperature 102° at night.</p> <p>Monday Nov. 15th.</p> <p>Snowing in the Morning - thawing later. Mr. Caldwell and rest away to Walkerton in cars despite snow. Charles lower temperature but severe pains in his head. Shovelled the walks. Did up parcels of eats for Dorothy &amp; French Dictionary, also cake for Winnie Ferguson. Took them to post office and went down for Mail &amp; Globe. Busy looking after Charles all day. Went down to Dr. Rannie's with bottle I forgot to give him when he was here this afternoon. Read Globe to Charles. Only got three rows of dress knit. Mary Green here after tea and talking to her by writing on pad. Mr. Green's trial not yet started.</p> <p>Tuesday Nov. 16th.</p> <p>Cold day. Busy waiting on Charles whoes temperature is down but had neuralgic pains in his head. Went down town in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for Mail etc. Mrs. Ferguson called in afternoon and Dr. Rannie was here. Mr. McCarrel, Mr. Farney and Mr. Wilson called in the evening and the latter two stayed for some time. Got 1st innoculation for croup.</p> <p>Wednesday Nov. 17th.</p> <p>Thawing a little. Went down for the Mail. Charlie feeling better and came down to the sofa in the library. Went down for the Mail and Shovelled the walk when I came home. Report that Mr. Green dropped dead. Charles phoned Walkerton. He tried to commit suicide by opening an artery (supposedly with his finger nauls). Mr. McKechninie thought he was dead when he found him lying in a pool of blood. Mr. Green says he fell against the radiator. Which story is which is to be told. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Bell called. Knit at dress.</p> <p>Thursday Nov. 18th.</p> <p>Charles not feeling so brisk this Morning but his temperature is normal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>First applicant for Miss Pearce's place applied to-day. Mr. Caldwell does not seem to be particularly impressed by her appearance. Decision to wait until we give two other applicants the "once over." Nice day. Thawing a little. Mrs. Ryan has gone to Walkerton with Mr. Hauser, Mrs. Green, Mary &amp; Jimmie to see Mr. Green. Wrote to Dorothy &amp; Clare. Mrs. Ryan got back about 5 p.m. She did not see Mr. Green who is quite weak &amp; who really seems not to want to see his family. Charles' temperature started to rise so phoned the doctor. He had been lying on sofa in library since 11 a.m. Got him to bed and Dr. Rannie came up. Then I went down for some medicine.</p> <p>Friday Nov. 19th.</p> <p>Nice Mild day. Charles in bed. Temp. 101 in the Morning. Kept rising and reached 102 4/5 by four o'clock. I shovelled the sidewalk from the gate to King's lot. (past). Attended to Charles. Went down for the Mail. Shovelled walk about 5 p.m. up to {Grofskis'?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dr. Rannie, who had been to O. Sound for an operation, came back on afternoon train. Came up to see Charles and also gave me my second innoculation. Knit at dress. Have now reached other side of skirt and have 2 inches of it done. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer called and Duncan was here for the evening as usual. Rained a little to-day. Snow disappearing rapidly.</p> <p>Saturday Nov. 20th.</p> <p>Charles Temperature 102 in the Morning. Kept up &amp; reached 102 4/5 in the afternoon. Was kept busy waiting on him. Knit 2 1/4 inches of skirt of dress. Went over to see how Mrs. Hooper was about 5.30 p.m. Dr. Rannie here about 5 p.m. Isabel, Frances &amp; Margaret Christoffer were here in the afternoon with a basket of apples and stayed for over an hour. (I was busy most of the time). Raining in the evening &amp; freezing as it fell. Mr. M.A. came over to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>enquire for Charles. Got a letter from Nell Mc (Mrs. Ferguson Fund) the first I have had from her for three years or more.</p> <p>Sunday Nov. 21st.</p> <p>Very slippery. Raining &amp; freezing off and on all day. Went down to Dr. Rannie's in the Morning. Charles somewhat better. Highest temperature to-day 101 1/5. Did not go to church or to S.S. Mr. Bell called in the afternoon and Charlie, Alice &amp; Alice Jean, Mrs. &amp; Dr. Biehn in the evening. Dr. Rannie was here about 7 p.m. and thinks Charles much better.</p> <p>Monday Nov. 22nd.</p> <p>Still slippery. Trees all laden with ice. The pine tree looks like a Christmas tree covered with artificial snow crystals. Trees very pretty &amp; glistening in the electricl light last night. Charles had a normal temperature this morning but of course feels very weak. Did some knitting. Mr. Bell, Isabel, Keith called in the afternoon. Went down town for the Mail. Mr. Wilson called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in the evening. I went down to Dr. Rannie's to have my 3rd innoculation &amp; to invest in a new thermometer as I broke the one I had. Water dripping off trees as ice melted. Raining late in the day.</p> <p>Tuesday Nov. 23rd.</p> <p>Very mild - thawing. Charles still in bed &amp; temperature still normal. Went down to bank with Presentation Fund deposits in the Morning. Went down for Mail in the afternoon. Wrote to Dorothy. Raining in the afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday Nov.23rd. 24th.</p> <p>Raining. Charles temperature normal to-day. Still in bed. Wrote five or six letters for Charles. Went down for the Mail in the afternoon. Was kept pretty busy looking after Charles. Mr. Bell called in the afternoon. Wrote to Clare and Dorothy. Went down to Hall to see High School pupils practise their play "Who's Who?" Not as well done as the play last year.</p> <p>Thursday Nov. 25th.</p> <p>Drizzling rain all day. Went down to the bank in the Morning. Mr. Bell called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to see Charles who is feeling better but is still in bed. Went down for the Mail after dinner. Mr. Caldwell &amp; Mr. {Yeigh?} were up to see Charles in the afternoon and Duncan came up to-night instead of to-morrow night which is the night of the H.S. concert. Knit 2½ inches on skirt of dress.</p> <p>Friday Nov. 26th.</p> <p>Charles still in bed. Knit some on dress. Went down after dinner for the Mail. Went to H.S. concert in the evening. Great crowd. Very good School Orchestra. School quartette. Duet Grace Wilkins &amp; Jessi Milne. Presented the Field Day prizes to the girls and made a no good speech. Wish I could learn to make a decent speech and get some practise at it. Very mild.</p> <p>Saturday Nov. 27th.</p> <p>Still mild. Wet snow falling. Went to Tuer's this morning with a piece of venison that Charlie sent up to us. As Charles was ill it could not</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>be eaten without waste as Mrs. Ryan does not care for it. Knit 6 inches on dress. Went down for the Mail and up to see Mother who is still in bed with the cold.</p> <p>Sunday Nov. 28th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Did not go to church but was at S.S. Mr. Bell, Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. Black and Mr. McConnell called to see Charles in the afternoon. He got up about 2 o'clock. His temperature went up in the evening again to 100 4/5. Charlies and Alice Jean came up after church. As Charlie was going down the steps he fell but declared he was not hurt. Little colder at night.</p> <p>Monday Nov. 29th.</p> <p>Beautiful sunshiny day. Little Cooler than yesterday which was like Spring. Went down town in the Morning for Meat and some papers for Charles. (still in bed but feeling better). Wrote a 2 page single space letter for him. Dr. Rannie came up after</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dinner and sounded Charles. Apparently alright but must stay in bed a few days yet. Went down to office with letter to post. Mr. Bell called. Mr. Farney came over to see me about some sort of an entertainment for some boys. After tea I went to Dr. Rannie's for my innoculation. Mr. George Reid called to see Charles.</p> <p>Tuesday Nov. 30th.</p> <p>Charles still in bed. Mr. Kyle called this morning. Wrote an account of the concert for the Enterprise. Went down town after dinner and up to see Mother who is in bed. She got up Sunday but had to go to bed again. Her cold is better but her stomach is bothering her. Wrote to Dorothy, Nell, Franck, Mrs. Goodeve and Mrs. Blair. (the two last being letters of sympathy)</p> <p>Wednesday Dec. 1st.</p> <p>Rained during the night and several showers during the day. Wind in the East. Dark dismal day. Wrote 3 letters for Charles who is still in bed. Went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>down for the Mail and as I forgot to take the Church Home Rolls down to Charlie came back for them and took them down. Mr. Bell called in the morning to discuss Soldiers' Monument with Charles and Mr. Caldwell called in the evening. 'Lily" (New Stenographer Miss Bunn) does not seem to be very capable. Finished knitting dress and sewed it up - collars, cuffs and cord &amp; tassels still to do. Wrote to Frank and Dorothy.</p> <p>Thursday Dec. 2nd.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Sunshiny - like Spring with a touch of frost in the air. Charles still in bed - did the usual sick room chores and swept and dusted the room. Wrote 5 letters for Charles and a letter to Miss Stead. Went down for the Mail and up to see Mother who is still in bed also. After tea started down for Dr. Rannie's but met Mrs. Cavill who told me he was out in the country so went to see Mrs. Hooper. She is still in bed but feeling somewhat better. Mr Caldwell was up after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Dec. 3rd.</p> <p>Just like Indian Summer. Charles feeling somewhat better but not up yet. Knit the cuffs for Frances' dress. Went down for the Mail and Mrs. Beattie and I went up to see Mother who is still in bed but feeling somewhat better. Brought the Mail home and then went down to the Rannie's for my last innoculation at present. Mr. Caldwell was up after tea and Duncan spent the evening here as usual. Wrote to Clare.</p> <p>Saturday Dec. 4th.</p> <p>Raining hard all day. Colder at night. Charles still in bed. Went down to Bank in the morning with s.s. money and to get some books and papers for Charles and after dinner went for the Mail. Mother is up to-day Charlie tells me as it is too wet and I am too busy to go up. Mr. Bell called in the afternoon. Knit nearly all the collar for Frances' dress.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday Dec. 5th.</p> <p>Cool to-day. Snowing awhile in the morning. Went to s.s. and to church at night. Teachers' Meeting after s.s. so was late getting home. Charlie and Alice J. came up after church. Mr. M.A. called after tea and Mr. Caldwell was here while I was at church.</p> <p>Monday Dec. 6th.</p> <p>Dark day. Need light in morning. Cooler than we have had it for some time. Charles still in bed but says he is feeling better this morning. Went down town in the morning to get schedules of by-law to {buy?} Town Hall. Did two by-laws and then went down for the Mail. Finished the collar for dress and sewed it and the cuffs on and made neck cord and threaded it in. Wrote to Dorothy.</p> <p>Tuesday Dec. 7th.</p> <p>Nice day. Cool. Made the waist cord and balls and tassels for Frances' dress and finished it all up. Wrote to Dorothy and Miss Ward.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. Bell called in the morning and Mr. Caldwell in the evening. Keith and Victor Caldwell were here selling Sanitarium stamps. Went down town in the morning with cheques for Charles and in the afternoon for the Mail. Charles sitting up a while in the morning and again in the evening. I went over to call on Mrs. Hooper (still in bed) and show her the knitted dress. Rumor that Cassie Pollock is to be married. Was invited to a tea at Mrs. Oliver's but could not go.</p> <p>Wednesday Dec. 8th.</p> <p>Wrote 3 letters for Charles. He got up about 11 a.m. and stayed up until 10 p.m. Typed 30 follow letters, re Mrs. Ferguson Fund, addressed and posted them when I went down for the Mail. Miss Pearce called to say good-bye and Mr. Bell called also. Wrote to Tena Boyd, Jean Hyland and Helen Macpherson. Beautiful day. Cooler at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday Dec. 9th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Hunted up Dorothy's purple suit in the attic. Charles got up about 11 a.m. and stayed up until 10.30 p.m. Went down town in the morning to report the telephone out of order. Ripped part of Dorothy's skirt. Wrote a letter for Charles. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Simpson called just as I was going to call on Jennie Adolph so could not go. Went down for the Mail after dinner and called at Mrs. Beattie's to arrange to go calling in the evening. Mr. Caldwell called in the evening. Wrote to Lottie Halliday and Miss McEachran &amp; Clare. Mrs. Beattie and I called on Miss McCullough (H.S. Teacher at Mrs. Crow's) out, then on Miss Millar. (H.S. Teacher at Miss Lizzie Milne's) Had a nice chat with her.</p> <p>Friday Dec. 10th.</p> <p>Half rain &amp; Half Snow. Charles got up about 11 a.m. and stayed up until 10 p.m. Seems somewhat better. Went down to the bank in the morning and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>waited for Globe. Ripped Dorothy's purple coat. Went down for the Mail. Snowing. After tea went down to Stanley's to call on Jennie Adolph but found no one at home. Went to Dorothy and Blanche Gillies. Duncan was not up to-night. Charlie is expected from Toronto to-night. He went down on Tuesday afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday Dec. 11th.</p> <p>Nice day - thawing. Hunted up a play for s.s. Entertainment. Went down in the morning for Mail. Dr. Rannie was up in the morning and sounded Charles and decided that the dullness was gone from his lung. Mr. Caldwell was up. Went down town after dinner for the Mail. Came home and found Duncan here. Charles had broken the spring of his glasses so I took them down to Cobean's and got them fixed. Brought them home and then went to Leslie's to see Miss Leslie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>about the play and up to see Mother, who is better again. Wrote 3 letters for Charles and finished one of my towels for Nell ( 2 blue birds- one done).</p> <p>Sunday Dec. 12th.</p> <p>Fine day. Charles walked up and down walk for ½ hour in the morning and 3/4 hour in the afternoon. I went to Church and to S.S. Mr. McDonald, Jack Start and Mr. Tuer, M.A. Halliday were here in the afternoon and Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer, Charlie and Alice were here after church. I made lemonade and got biscuits for them all.</p> <p>Monday Dec. 13th.</p> <p>Showery but Charles had a half hour walk in the morning and another in the afternoon. Mr. Bell was up in the morning. I wrote to Dorothy and to Matie Ritchie and went down for meat in the morning. Started my other towel and did a Memorandum, an affidavit and a letter for Charles. Then went down town for the Mail.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for children. Wrote a letter and did 2 releases for Charles and took them to the office to be posted, then went around to Cassie Pollock's with rest of play and called at Leitch's to give Wallace his part. Still snowing but not cold. Read "The Bells of St. John" by Grace S. Richmond. Charles walked on Verandah yesterday for 40 minutes and had two walks outside to-day.</p> <p>Friday Dec. 17th.</p> <p>Very heavy snow storm, nearly all day. Cleaned up Dorothy's room. Went down for the Mail. Afterwards went down to do some shopping. Duncan spent the evening with his Uncle Charles while I went to the Mission Band Entertainment which was very good. Wrote 3 letters in the afternoon for Charles and some items for Free Press and wrote to Clare. Shovelled path.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Dec. 18th.</p> <p>Several snow flurries (real blizzard ones) to-day then the sun came out for awhile. Cleared out box and bed in my room. Mr. Yager here cutting down trees to-day. 2 apple trees - Alexandrian and harvest apple. Went down town for Meat. Mr. Worden tuned the piano. Charles is feeling better and got up at 8.15 this morning. Has a couple of walks outside every day. Went down town for the Mail and down again to do some shopping. Went over to the late train to meet Dorothy. Train arrived about 10.25. Got to bed after 1 a.m. Had practise at s.s. at 2 .p.m. Shovelled walk. Yager boys shovelled snow on again to run their sleigh then left it &amp; I had to take it off.</p> <p>Sunday Dec. 19th.</p> <p>Snowing hard. Shovelled path before Church. Dorothy and I went to Church. Shovelled path after church. Dorothy and I went to S.S. Did not go to church at night. M.A. came over before church and Mr. Caldwell while church was in. Charlie and Alice were not up as Alice not feeling well. Shovelled path again after S.S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Dec. 20th.</p> <p>Snowing to-day also. Wrote 4 letters for Charles and copied one. Dorothy and I went down town shopping for her. Charles had his walk and cleared the side walk while I was down town. Went down for the Mail while Dorothy and her dad went over to call on Mrs. M.A. Halliday. Brought the mail home and went to S.S. to practise. Did up a parcel for Frank. Dorothy busy making Christmas presents.</p> <p>Tuesday Dec. 21st.</p> <p>Still snowing. Dorothy and I went down town in the morning to do some shopping. Went down after dinner for the Mail. Went to s.s. room to practise for entertainment. Wrote to Frank, Blanche Gillies and Doug. Nickle, and got s.s. orders ready to send away. Charles &amp; Dorothy called on Mrs. M.A.</p> <p>Wednesday Dec. 22nd.</p> <p>Nice day but colder. Wore my fur coat for the 1st time this year. Wrote 3 letters for Charles. Went down for Meat and did some shopping. Went for the Mail. Went back</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>down town for some {pillow?} sheets. Went to practise at church. Then went down town for a couple of parcels. After tea at had practise at the house and typed part of "The Chronicle of the Sea Gull" Dorothy working at it while I was busy with the practise. Duncan was here all evening doing his illustrations for "The Chronicle of the Sea Gull."</p> <p>Thursday Dec. 22nd. {23rd}</p> <p>Stormy day. Wrote to Miss Ward and Miss Small. Wrote a whole bunch of letters for Charles. Went down town after dinner for the Mail and did some shopping. Went to the S.S. practise at 5 p.m. after addressing our Christmas cards which just arrived. parcelled Christmas gifts all evening and Dorothy, (Charlie Duncan (who arrived about 11 p.m.) and I went to the Station at 12.20 to meet Nell and Doug. Train got in about ten minutes to one. Great crowd at station &amp; great crowd got off here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Dec. 24th.</p> <p>Nice day but very cold. Did up parcels - did some shopping. Went to S.S. to practise at 2 p.m. Went up to Mother's in the morning to see Nell and Doug. Bud was here in the evening to take parcels around. Waited up for Dick who arrived on train at 11:30 p.m.</p> <p>Saturday Dec. 25th.</p> <p>Beautiful day - cold &amp; Sunshiny. Charles gave me a purple silk "Rain or shine", a beautiful walnut &amp; cane chair and a pair of fur-lined gloves. Dorothy - pair of white kid gloves, pair of grey suede gloves &amp; book, Clare - silver sandwich plate; Margaret - Centre piece, Alice doily, Douglas Caldwell, doily, Mrs. Caldwell embroidered pillow cases, Mother Silk hose, Charlie &amp; Alice Record file, Isabel knit me a wash rag, Miss Small - calendar, Miss Ward - holders, Mrs. Ryan - Box of Mary Anne's. Duncan - calendar with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Snap on it. Nell - 3 books. We all went up the hill for dinner. Nell, Dick &amp; Doug there. Had a good time. Present, Charlie, Mother, Dick, Dorothy, Mrs. Steven, Babe, Alice, Margaret, Charles, Duncan, Doug, Nell. At small table, Keith, Isabel, Frances, (Alice was sick and could not come to dinner.</p> <p>Sunday Dec. 26th.</p> <p>Communion Sunday. Charles went to Church for the first time in six weeks. Was pretty well tired out when he got home. Dick, Dorothy and I went also. I went to s.s. Nell, Doug &amp; Dick were here for tea. Nell and I went to church at night. Two Solos by Mr. Lavak and an anthem, Dick went up the hill after church.</p> <p>Monday Dec. 27th.</p> <p>Went to the office this morning and wrote 4 letters for Charles. Went down after dinner to order s.s. supplies from Toronto. Came back home &amp; Duncan came up to illustrate 2nd</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>copy of "Chronicles of a Sea Gull." Charles was at office an hour in the Morning and two in the afternoon. Went to the practise at the S.S. Duncan was here for tea. Awfully tired to-night. Wrote Christmas letters to Clare, to Len Carter, Miss Small, Miss Pearce and Mrs. Engel. Duncan &amp; Dorothy played Two-handed bridge all evening.</p> <p>Tuesday Dec. 28th.</p> <p>Cold and snowy. Did 2 affidavits for Charles and took them down to the office and worked there until noon. Did a letter for him after dinner. Went to the afternoon train to see Nell and Doug off. Margaret went with them for her first visit to Toronto. Dorothy had a tea and I came home to pour the tea. After tea went to S.S. practise and Doug. Nickle arrived on late train, Dorothy going to meet him. Went to store in the morning for curtains for hospital.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Dec. 29th</p> <p>Still snowing and cold. Spent the morning writing letters for Charles. Went down town after dinner and called at Biehn's re Mrs. Ferguson presentation. Had the same old pain in my side but went to S.S. practise. Doug. Nickle and Dorothy went down to McDonald's to play bridge. Eva and her husband here for the holidays.</p> <p>Thursday Dec. 30th.</p> <p>Wrote 5 long letters for Charles and wrote the address for Mrs. Ferguson. Went to s.s. practise at 2 p.m. Then to the office to write a letter for Charles. Miss Brown came back this afternoon. Went to a tea at Mrs. Fergusons where had a very nice time. Alice, Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. McNeel, Miss Milne, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Carter, Lillian Esplen, Myrle Safana, Ethel Lamont, Mrs. Beattie. Called to see Mrs. Hooper in the evening. Doug and Dorothy played two hand bridge &amp; chess until 10 p.m. when they went to Harry Krug's snow shoeing party.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wrote to Aunt Maggie.</p> <p>Friday Dec. 31st.</p> <p>Typed the address for Mrs. Ferguson. Took it down town. Had it bound and took it to Laura Lamont. Called at Cobean's to get Mrs. Cobean to read it. Went to practise at s.s. in afternoon. Got some of s.s. envelopes ready. Went to the s.s. entertainment. Quite a success. The presentation to Mrs. Ferguson was made at close of play. A real surprise to Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Winnie. They came to our house after entertainment. Very much pleased. Dorothy and Douglas went to a dance in Biehn's Hall. So ends 1920. Bells rang at 12 p.m. Got a very bad cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>-- 1921-- {in middle of page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Jan. 1st. 1921</p> <p>Thawing and about 5 p.m. raining. Busy taking quotations for {dinner?} also getting decorations ready for table, etc. Went down for the Mail in the Morning and also for Mail after dinner in afternoon. For 5.30 dinner: - Mother (arrived by bus about 3.40 p.m. and went home in bus after late train about 9.45 p.m.) Charlie, Alice, Duncan, Alice Jean, (Margaret in Toronto) Keith, Isabel, Frances, Jack, Douglas Nickle, Dorothy, Charles and Myself. Duncan, Charles, Charlie &amp; Alice played 500, Frances &amp; Keith - rummy. Alice played the piano &amp; crocheted. Isabel and I played Halma. Dorothy and Douglas chess and Charles, John tumbeline.</p> <p>Sunday Jan. 2nd.</p> <p>Sidewalks a mass of ice. As I had such a bad cold I did not go to church either Morning or evening but went to S.S. Charles, Dorothy &amp; Douglas went to church in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the Morning. The Home people did not come up after church. Too slippery I expect.</p> <p>Monday Jan. 3rd.</p> <p>Beautiful sunshiny day. Went down to the bank in the morning. Wrote to Clare, Miss Leslie and Ferna called in the afternoon. Elected old council &amp; W. P. King. All men running on labor ticket defeated. By-law to buy Town Hall carried. Wrote to Aunt Carrie and Aunt Anaise. Dorothy, Charles &amp; Doug. playing chess.</p> <p>Tuesday Jan. 4th.</p> <p>Nice springlike day. Wrote account of presentation last night and added list of contributors this morning and took it down to Enterprise office. Dorothy went down at same time and I went to Miss Milne's with her. Mended Dorothy's underwear ready for her to take away with her. Went down town to get some new bands. Cleared ice of {off} sidewalk down to big tree. Dorothy and Douglas Nickle at an afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>tea at Ferna's and played chess all evening. Did up some Lifes and some N.Y. Times for post. Cold still bad.</p> <p>Wednesday Jan. 5th.</p> <p>Mild, raining &amp; snowing in turns. Colder at night. Went down for meat in the morning. darned Dorothy's stocking. Went down after dinner for Dorothy's dress. helped her pack. Made sandwiches for she her and Doug. Went to the station with them to start them on their way to Toronto. Closed up sleeping porch for winter on my return to house and tidied up Dorothy's room. Ferna Halliday spent a couple of hours with us in the evening. Wrote to Frank and Nell Macpherson.</p> <p>Thursday Jan. 6th.</p> <p>Nice day. Cooler. Went down to Miss Milne's with Dorothy's evening cloak and fitted on my old Jersey cloth dress. After dinner went down to get a New Year's card for Mrs. Ryan as I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>forgot it in the morning. Brought it home and went to see Mrs. David Irvine who is ill (internal growth; will not recover) and found her lying on a sofa in kitchen with Mr. Irvine doing the work. Sent her some flowers. went with Mrs. Leitch to Mrs. M.A. Halliday's where Ferna, Mrs. Halliday, Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. Ferguson, who came in, and I had afternoon tea. Then Mrs. Leitch and I went to see Mrs. Beattie who has been ill with La grippe. I took down a lot of work for Charles which I am to type in the morning. Wrote to Clare, Dorothy, Jamie Atkinson and Maude Halliday. Charles posted them at the station for me.</p> <p>Friday Jan. 7th.</p> <p>Mrs. Ryan went to Listowel on the early train and Mrs. Green got the meals &amp; did the work. Did the work in connection with Sale of town hall. Proxies, Notices of Meetings, Bylaws, etc. Went down town after dinner to dress Maker's. Typed 3 copies of "The Chronicle of the Sea Gull."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>A Meeting of the Directors of the Chesley Public Buildings Co. held in our Library after tea. Mr. Bell &amp; Charlie present. Duncan spent the evening here as usual. Wrote names in s.s. registers.</p> <p>Saturday Jan. 8th.</p> <p>Did some notes on 'League of Nations" for Charles. He promised them to Baptist Minister for their young people who are having a debate on the Subject: Went down town after dinner for Cheese to make Sandwiches for s.s. Tea for Starving China (proceeds $35) Helped make sandwiches. Hemstitch 2 curtains for Reception Room in Walkerton Hospital (furnished originally by Chesley &amp; Mrs. Hal Norman Robertson wrote asking me to collect Money &amp; get the curtains). Duncan was here in the afternoon drawing pictures for "The Chronicles of the Sea Gull. Left him here when I went up to wish Mother many happy Returns of the Day. " Took her "Black Bartlemys'</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Treasure" and some fruit candies. As Charles was invited by Mrs. M.A. Halliday to a surprise dinner for Mr. Halliday at 6.30 p.m. I let Mrs. Green go home and got my own tea. Fixed my s.s. papers (last Sunday's insides of the one for to-morrow.) Charles got home about 10 p.m. &amp; reported having good time. Mrs. Ryan came home on the late train. Beautiful day. Cooler.</p> <p>Sunday Jan. 9th.</p> <p>Fine day. Went to church in the Morning with Charles and to S.S. New papers made a great deal of work and Aldyth not there so I did not get home until 4.p.m. Had bad coughing spell in s.s. While I was at School Charles went to see Mrs. Duncan McLean who is seriously ill (Dr. Rannie thinks may be same as Charles' illness of 1916) and also to see Mr. Campbell who is at last beginning to get a little better though so weak he can hardly speak and then around to Bell's with Mr. Bell whom he</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>met. I did not go to church at night. Charles did. I read "The Irish Case" by P. Whitwell Wilson.</p> <p>Monday Jan. 10th.</p> <p>Sunshiny in early morning but gray later. Hemmed the other two curtains for Walkerton Hospital and posted them to Miss Campbell, also sent Doug's trousers which he left behind. Wrote to Miss Campbell, Miss Small &amp; Mrs. Luton. Went down town to post parcels and get rubbers for Charles. After tea went to Mrs. Beattie's with Horticultural Society money and then Charles and I went over to see Ferna. She was supposed to leave for Toronto to-morrow but is not going until Saturday now.</p> <p>Tuesday Jan. 11th</p> <p>Fine day. Wrote a letter for Charles. Went down to bank in the morning and did some shopping. After dinner went down for meat for tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Called to enquire how Mrs. Duncan McLean was - better. Got my letters from Mr. McDonald re Mrs. Ferguson presentation and went around to see Mrs. Ferguson about putting card in. Went back there with cards and to Mrs. Ross' and Stevens' to see them about their cards etc. being missed. Judge Greig was here for tea as it was court day. Worked at my tray cloth awhile. Went to a card party at Caldwell's at 9 p.m. Had a fine time, 34 there. Snowing quite hard when I got home.</p> <p>Wednesday Jan. 12th.</p> <p>Beautiful sunshiny day. Charles went to Walkerton this morning to meeting of Mother's Pension Committee. Went with Mr. Beattie in a car. Writing notes and addressing letters re Mrs. Ferguson presentation. Wrote about 25 notes &amp; typed 45 slips. Went down town for Mail. Charles got home about a quarter to six. Snowing hard, about 4 or 5 inches. Had a nasty trip home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>had to call at Hanover to thaw car out and then it was partly frozen all the rest of the way home. Mrs. Ferguson was here for over an hour. After tea finised addressing and getting ready most of circular letters and wrote letters to Beatrice Pearce, Matie Ritchie, Douglas &amp; Stewart Gillies, James {Cassiss?} and Frank. Shovelled the walk in the afternoon and took &amp; typed an item for the Free Press.</p> <p>Thursday Jan. 13th.</p> <p>Beautiful sunshiny day. Colder and quite frosty. As Charles had Magistrate's Court at 2 o'clock I did not go to office but am to go to-morrow to do the correspondence so that Miss Brown can do the filing &amp; docket and get caught up. Awfully slow! Busy writing letters until 3 p.m. Wrote to George Bell, Archie McCannel, Harvey Bine, Fred Adolph, George McDonald, Juni Bell, Clare and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy - all long letters. Went down town in the afternoon. Had intended to go calling but Viola Mair called to return a book. Then Ferna arrived on same errand and when we went it was too late for calling. Just after I had gone out Myrle Safana called. Was sorry I missed her. After tea wrote to Mrs. Luton, Helen Grant and Elizabeth Halliday (long letters) making 11 letters to-day. Quite cold to-night.</p> <p>Friday Jan. 14th.</p> <p>Mild. Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to fit my dress and then to office to do correspondence and let Miss Brown catch up on filing and entries. Spent the afternoon at office also and found Miss Brown was balling entries up badly so started them myself. Duncan came up in evening and we played Seven-Up.</p> <p>Saturday Jan. 15th.</p> <p>Snowing in morning but sunshiny. Much colder at night. Did 23 pages</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>shorthand, 2 letters - 14 pages type writing. Went to Miss Milne's to fit dress. Called at office and was given 2 affts to do. Then finished the entries up to date. After tea went down to the public Library for books.</p> <p>Sunday Jan. 16th.</p> <p>Very stormy - real blizzard. Snow plough did not go along sidewalks. Charles and I went to church in the Morning &amp; to S.S. I went to Church at night. Charlie and Alice Jean there but Charlie decided it was too Stormy for them to come up. Read " The Valley of Silent Men."</p> <p>Monday Jan. 17th.</p> <p>Very cold day. Did some mending and a notice for Charles. Went down town for meat. Jean Bell called &amp; I went over on afternoon train to say good bye to Ferna. (Went to Mrs. Ferguson's in the Morning for cards she had completed. went {from?} to train to Mrs. Irvine's. Called at Stanley's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>but no one at home. Coming home met Mrs. Wilson just leaving one place so got her to come back. While she was here Mrs. Ferguson called. Read Phillip Gibb's "Wounded Souls." Very cold night. 6° below zero.</p> <p>Tuesday Jan. 18th.</p> <p>Cold day but sunshiny. Washed my hair. Typed Session Report for Charles. Went to Miss Milne's to fit my dress then up to see Mother. Made out the Treasurer's Report for Congregational Meeting. Went to Tuer's then up to pay farewell visit to Bells' who leave on Thursday for California. Called at Public Library with books. Wrote to Dorothy, Clare and Glenn Ross. Cold at night but somewhat milder than last night. 6° below zero this morning.</p> <p>Wednesday Jan. 19th.</p> <p>Very cold. Made out Secretary's Report for Congregational Meeting. Typed it and Treasurer's Report. Went to bank and called at Mrs. Crow's to return book she lent us. Packed suit-case</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>hunted up books for Mr. Black. Charles &amp; I went to Guelph on afternoon train, arriving there about a quarter to 8 - ½ hour late. Had supper at Wellington Hotel. Charles did some business and about 9 o'clock we went out to call on Mrs. Luton. Raining when we went but very cold in morning.</p> <p>Thursday Jan. 20th.</p> <p>Had breakfast at hotel and read in the paper of Sir Martin Harvey's illness but having gone as far as Guelph decided to go on Train ½ hour late in leaving Guelph. Nell met us. Douglas home from School with sore eyes. Dorothy did not meet us as she was at the Christopher Settlement where she works three mornings a week. She came up in the afternoon. Then we went to her rooms to see her and Gwen. Afterwards Nell, Dorothy &amp; Charles &amp; I went to Britnell's to browse around &amp; got some books. At 8 started for Theatre to see "The Burgomaster of Stillemonde {Stilemonde}." Nell, Dick, Dorothy, Doug Nickle, Charles and I. Play</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>good. Lady Harvey &amp; old Gardener fine but spoiled by Understudy having to read lines &amp; by disappointment when we realized how great it would have been had Sir Martin Harvey been there. Mild. Raining when we</p> <p>Friday Jan. 21st.</p> <p>Rained very heavily in the night. Mild day. Went to walk over to get Charles' boots and to Eaton's to get him a cane for his birthday. Nell and Dorothy with us. Went to Queen's Hotel &amp; took Dorothy &amp; Gwen to lunch. Bells having lunch there. Visited in their room awhile. Went home. Went to Eaton's for cane &amp; book &amp; in to Dick's office. Mr. Douglas took us to the Station from there as Dick going to country with both cars. Said good bye to Dorothy and Nell at office. Train got home sharp on time. Mr. Workeman got on at Hanover.</p> <p>Saturday Jan. 22nd.</p> <p>Very mild. Thawing all day. Went down town for meat. When I came back took some of the ice off the sidewalk.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duncan was here in the afternoon. Wrote to Annie Burbank and Pearl Buckley. Then finished taking ice off down to King's lot and a strip along outside of sidewalk past their lot. Wrote to Miss MacEachran &amp; Miss Murray, Dorothy and Nell.</p> <p>Sunday Jan. 23rd.</p> <p>Snow flurries all day but not cold. Went to church twice and to S.S. Charles did not go at night. Wrote to Clare. Read "The Blower of Bubbles." Alice and Charlie up after church and Mr. McQueen arrived while I was at Church.</p> <p>Monday Jan. 24th.</p> <p>Got much colder at night. Cold day. Went to the office in the Morning and did the entries up to date. Got home at noon. Started "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain. In the afternoon called on Mrs. Burrett, (who is ill -- supposed to have a tumor) on Mrs. Hooper who is in bed again and on Mrs. Irvine. As Dr. Morgan was there I did not go in. Called at Stanley's also</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>but found no one at home. Then went to store and home. Did some short-hand and reading in the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday Jan. 25th.</p> <p>Went down to the Bank in the Morning. Did Some French. In the afternoon , called on Mrs. Cross (Leola) out, on Mrs. Boos, Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Wallace Buckley. Read "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc" by Mark Twain in evening. Mrs. Ryan got telephone message that her husband had been arrested &amp; had tried to commit suicide. Cold day.</p> <p>Wednesday Jan. 26th.</p> <p>Cold but little milder. Wrote 3 letters for Charles. Finished "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc." Went up to Mother's in the afternoon and then stayed at office and did the entries up to date. Not known whether Mr. Ryan will recover or not. Did Some short-hand. Wrote to Adelaide and Irene Frazier.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursdat Jan. 27th.</p> <p>Read "Joan of Arc" by Andrew Lang, &amp; in "Story of Frances." Typed a Resolution for Charlie and Oliphant Honour Roll for Charles. Wrote to Dorothy, Clare and Mrs. Engel. Nice day - not cold at all. Called to see Mrs. McLean but did not go in as had a bad night. Then went to see Mrs. Leslie. Made lemonade for Charles. He went to see Mr. J.B. Campbell who is sitting up now. Still no word about Mr. Ryan. Alice gave me a nice petticoat she made for me. Did some French. Read "Joan of Arc" in "Great Events" by Famous Historians. Mended rug in front of fireplace.</p> <p>Friday Jan. 28th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Milder. Went to the office in the Morning. Took dictation for 1½ hours. After dinner typed for 2 hours and took letters to the office. Had a walk. Duncan came up in the evening and we played Seven Up. Mr. Caldwell went to Hanover to hockey match which Chesley won 8-7.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Jan. 29th.</p> <p>Very beautiful day, like Spring. Duncan was up in the Morning hunting words to be found in "Dayton Scales." I had to go to the office to get some work. Did the entries while I waited. Came home and typed the letters. Had two more letters and 3 copies of a By-law to do (about 2 hours work). Frances called and I went to Music Recital with her (at Alma's) where she played for 1st time (had 3 lessons) and Isabel played very well (12 lessons) After tea went to Public Library to get some books.</p> <p>Sunday Jan. 30th.</p> <p>Cold day. North wind. Went to Church &amp; S.S. Morning Story for children about "Teeter-Totter". Where one is up, one must be down. Can't both be up at once. So in life, Christ went down that we might be raised up. Read "Peking Dust" by Ellen N. La Motte, so American it makes one angry. Went to church at night. Morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>sermon was on "Co-Operation." The night one on "New Ways of Service." God does not stand still. Things that were right in ages past are not right now. "Move on." In olden days the duties of a Canadian home were few. No newspapers, no cables. If a famine in Indian not our responsibility as we know nothing of it. The Romance of being able to send a part of ourselves (heart, money etc.) in a flash to the end of the world (money by cable etc. ) Greatest romance in the world, greater than any novel. Charlie, Alice and Margaret came up after church.</p> <p>Monday Feb. 1st. {should be Jan. 31st.}</p> <p>Did some short-hand. Read Preface to "Albert 4th Earl Grey" by Harold Begbie. Typed some poems from book of Mr. Tuer's. Called at Tuer's to return book &amp; say god-bye as they are going to Toronto to-morrow, until Friday Night. Went to office and did entries and called at Mrs. Ferguson's for "The Street</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>of Adventure." Charlie went to see Mrs. Barrett &amp; Mrs. Hooper after tea.</p> <p>Tuesday Feb.1st.</p> <p>Beautiful day - quite mild. Spent 2 hours at office work. Went down to the office and then out to Shouldice's corner (2 mile walk) Road quite hard and dry. (Snow well packed where is any but dusty in parts.) Mrs. Mair called in the afternoon and had quite a nice little visit. Started Phillip Gibb's "The Street of Adventure" in the evening and did some French.</p> <p>Wednesdat Feb. 2nd.</p> <p>Still mild but snowing a little. Got Mrs. Ferguson Fund account &amp; S.S. collection ready and took to Bank. Called at office &amp; Enterprise to deliver cheques re fund. Had to write 5 letters for Charles after dinner &amp; then Scurry around to get a box away to Dorothy. Went around to Mrs. Ferguson's but found her out so went to the office &amp; did entries. Then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>went to Mrs. Ferguson again at 6 o'clock &amp; delivered last cards and cheque for $32.81 which closes up the fund. Charlie went to Mrs. Irvine's and it was 7 o'clock before we had tea. Charles went up to Charlie's for a walk and I worked at my short-hand and read "The Street of Adventure." Wrote to Dorothy.</p> <p>Thursday Feb. 3rd.</p> <p>Snowing in Morning. Quite stormy for a little while but fine in the afternoon. Did an hour and a half's office work, some shorthand &amp; some French. Wrote to Clare and Mrs. Blair. Went to see Mother in the afternoon and called at office when Charles gave me a letter. Came home and wrote it. Charles at High School Board Meeting in the evening. Read "Street of Adventure."</p> <p>Friday Feb 4th.</p> <p>Mild day. Went to the office in the Morning &amp; got some work and brought it home &amp; did it. Had another letter after dinner to type. Went down town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>after dinner. Did some short-hand. Duncan was up as usual &amp; we played Seven up.</p> <p>Saturday Feb. 5th.</p> <p>Fine mild day. Took some letters. Went down for meat &amp; got some more letters. Wrote them. Charles went to Mr. Cassel's funeral after dinner. (Expected Mr. Tuer for dinner as Mrs. Tuer away but he could not come.) I took Charles' Brief bag down for {him?} and got the Mail. Mrs. Ryan's husband sentenced to 18 months at Burwash. Later in the afternoon I went down to Public Library for a book. Charles went out for a walk in the evening. Harold Garner was here in the evening getting some help with an essay on "The League of Nations." Wrote to Dorothy.</p> <p>Sunday Feb. 6th.</p> <p>Had a horrid sore throat all night &amp; a wretched cold this Morning. Just thought I was free of the one I had had for 3 months? Went to Church in the Morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and to S.S. Stayed home at night but Charles went. After church, Charlie Alice Jean &amp; Mr. Tuer were here. Gave them tea sandwiches &amp; cake.</p> <p>Monday Feb. 7th.</p> <p>Mr. Caldwell sick so I spent the day at the office. Feeling sick myself.</p> <p>Tuesday Feb. 8th.</p> <p>Spent most of the day at the office. Feeling pretty wretched. Went to Dr. Rannie and had my throat burnt.</p> <p>Wednesday Feb. 9th.</p> <p>Feeling really sick to-day. Lay on the sofa all morning. Mr. Caldwell still at home &amp; 'Lily' was sick in the afternoon so Charles all alone at the office, first time in years. I went down about 4 o'clock and worked until 6. Sort of drizzling day.</p> <p>Thursday Feb. 10th.</p> <p>Sent a birthday telegram to Nell. Cold still bad. Went to the office in the afternoon and did some work at home in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Feb. 11th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Spent an hour and a half trying to get the tacks out of a chair which was to go to High Grade Factory to be repolished. Then spent until 2.30 typing letters I had taken in the office yesterday. Went up to see Mother and to take a fountain pen up for a birthday present for Frances. Then got a couple of letters at the office and called at Mrs. Ferguson's to ask her to go to concert with me. Typed the letters after I got home and called at eight o'clock at the Public Library for Mrs. Ferguson. (Charles not yet going out at night.) Concert was very good indeed. "Musical Revue &amp; Operetta "Gypsy Maid." Classical dancers, good quartette and good elocutionist. Scene from "Mikado" very well done and Souvenir Dance (Green fairy danced on tip toes.) Russian Cossak {Cossack} (Costume - red &amp; green - long red boots, somewhat like clog.) *The</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Vintage (girl in wine color) were very good. So was Gavotte, Chinese Fantasy (Chinese Boy &amp; girl &amp; Musician) and the gypsy Beggar Dance was very good - camp scene quite picturesque. Elocutionist gave a capital imitation of a small boy singing "Tipperary." She changed "Opistah" to a Gypsy Setting &amp; recited it as a gypsy Story (she being the Storyteller of the gypsy camp.) All quite a change for Chesley concert &amp; therefore very enjoyable.</p> <p>Saturday Feb. 12th.</p> <p>Beautiful Sunshiny Morning but rather gray by noon. Went down for meat, and wrote a 4 page letter to Mr. Bell for Charles (Typed) Duncan was up. Mr. Tuer was here for dinner. In the afternoon I went to the Library &amp; helped Mrs. Ferguson for awhile then went on down to the office. Wrote to Mr. Phillips (Got his letter yesterday saying he had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>been operated on) and to Nell. After tea went down to Library for a book that was to come in to-night and down to Davey's for stamps for Mrs. Ryan. Mr. Mickle went along for a walk. Jack McDonald &amp; Alex Lustig were each fine $30 to-day for being drunk a week ago Yesterday. Mild to-night. Has stopped snowing.</p> <p>Sunday Feb. 13th.</p> <p>Went to church and to S.S. Beautiful day. Mild. After tea went over to see Mrs. M.A. Halliday who has a bad cold and then went to see Mrs. Hooper who is still in bed. Mr. Tuer's sermon in the Morning - "The Man of rock faith and the Man of sand faith. Getting happiness out of the remainder of Life" Did not go to church at night as thought air was not good for my cold. Charlie came up after church with the car &amp; insisted that I should go up to the house. Charles &amp; Mr. Tuer went also. Had Supper and Charlie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Duncan brought us home.</p> <p>Monday Feb. 14th.</p> <p>Colder to-day. Cold wind from North-West. Wrote a letter for Charles. After dinner went to see Mrs. McLean (phlebitis in her leg now and will have to stay in bed some weeks) and to see Mr. &amp; Mrs. Leslie. Then went to the office and did the entries. After tea attended my first meeting as a Member of the Public Library Board. Mrs. Ferguson and I walked down as far as Davison's and back after the Meeting.</p> <p>Tuesday Feb. 15th.</p> <p>Beautiful Spring day. Took dictation until 11 a.m. &amp; had my typing done. At 2.15 p.m. went down to see Mrs. Irvine then called at office and did the entries. Called on Mrs. Hogg and the Misses Smellie. Wrote to Dorothy and Delphine Manwaring congratulating her on birth of "Edward Stanley" on February 10th. Finished Kipling's "Letters of Travel (1892-1913)."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Feb. 16th.</p> <p>Still thawing. Went down for meat. Came home &amp; then took my S.S. money to bank. Called at Mrs. Leitch's. Came home and took the ice of {off} part of the sidewalk. Walking very bad - roads solid ice - sidewalks pools of water. In the afternoon called on Myrle Safana (not in) then went to station to see special hockey train leave for Owen Sound. Called on Mrs. Maxwell (out) and started down town to get my throat burnt but met Mrs. M.A. &amp; stopped to talk to her &amp; Mrs. Maxwell joined us. Spent the evening trying to hunt up something for a scotch dialogue for Scotch Supper on Feb. 24. Not time to get anything ready. Hockey train for back about 1.15 a.m. Chesley won (Chesley &amp; Hanover playing off in Owen Sound) 4-3. Now playing in Second district. Charlie came home on Hockey train. Had been curling in O.S. for two days.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday Feb. 17th.</p> <p>Wind got round to the North in the night. Quite stormy to-day. Washed my hair this Morning. Soft water tanks for bath-room empty so had to let in hard water. Snowing hard after dinner when I went down to the office to see the New typewriter. Did the Entries. Called to see Mrs. Leitch and tell her (after spending morning on the Job) that it would not be possible to get up anything in a week for the Scotch supper. Went to Dr. Rannie's and had my throat burnt. Charles went to Masonic Meeting in the evening. Helped Mrs. Ryan look through books for pictures for costume for Tom for the Carnival. Wrote to Clare.</p> <p>Friday Feb. 18th.</p> <p>Fine day. Fairly cold. Busy in the Morning trying to get Material for "The Haunted Bookshop." Spent an hour or so hunting up Carnival costume for Miss Lemke &amp; Tom Ryan.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Harry Stevens and Miss Kirkwood called to get contribution for Scotch supper. Called at Hooper's to enquire as to result of consultation of Doctors' Mair &amp; Morgan this Morning. Give no hope for Mrs. Hooper's recovery and say cannot operate as Malignant. Poor Aldyth was feeling very badly. Went to Mrs. Leitch's to return book of Scotch stories and to Charlie's store where learn that Isabel sick and Frances has mumps. Babe had colic one night, also. Wrote Prologue to "Haunted Bookshop" and began at Scene I.</p> <p>Saturday Feb. 19th.</p> <p>Nice day. Fairly cold. Went down for meat in the morning. Found Duncan here when I got home. Spent some time hunting up pictures for drawing patterns for him. Wrote to Dorothy, Mr. McKaye, Mrs. McCaul and Miss McEachran. Called at Mrs. Leitch's to get Choruses to copy. After tea made 20 copies each of 3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Scotch songs &amp; 4 copies of a quartette for the Choir to practise for the Scotch supper. Charlie's birthday. Called to wish him many happy returns &amp; gave him a box of candy.</p> <p>Sunday Feb. 20th.</p> <p>Cold but bright &amp; fine. Went to church and Sunday School. Isabel &amp; Frances both sick. Did not go to church at night &amp; neither did Charles and no one from home was up after church.</p> <p>Monday Feb. 21st.</p> <p>Mrs. McGregor here. Wrote a letter to Miss McNaughton for her. Went up to see Isabel &amp; Frances after dinner. Did the entries at the office on the way home. After tea went over to see Mrs. Hooper.</p> <p>Tuesday Feb. 22nd.</p> <p>Went down for meat. Called at the office &amp; found Miss Bunn had the mumps so she went home. Went up with the meat and back to the office where I worked the rest of the day. Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A. Halliday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>came over in the evening.</p> <p>Wednesday Tuesday Feb. 20th.</p> <p>Was at the office all day. At noon hunted up some mat weaving &amp; basket-making tools (?) for Isabel. Called at Mrs. M.A. Halliday with a book at Noon. Went to see Mrs. Hooper in the evening and took her some arrowroot. Stormy to-day and quite cold at night but no too bad.</p> <p>Thursday Wednesday Feb. 24th.</p> <p>Went to the office. In the evening went to the Scotch supper. About 400 there. Choir gave the programme and it was very good. Charles gave an address on "Scotland." As Mr. Tuer was ill Charlie was Chairman. M.A. also gave an address and Misses Millar, Stevens and McCullough gave readings and I read "The Enchanted Shirt". Cold night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday Feb. 25th.</p> <p>Did not go to sleep until after 3 a.m. and got up at 6.30 a.m. as Mrs. Start came down on the early train to have dress fitted. Went to Miss Milne's with her and while she was being fitted worked at the office. After dinner Mrs. Start went back to Miss Milne's and was to phone me when she got through. I was very busy at the office until 6.30 p.m. Mrs. Start did not get through until after six and went up with Charlie for tea. I was invited to a shower for Cassie Pollock at Mrs. J.H. Elliot's but did not go for fear Mrs. Start would return. Duncan up as usual. Wrote to Dorothy and to Clare. Stormy day and fairly cold. The pain in my side which was bad last night did not bother me much today. Called at Tuer's after dinner to enquire for Mr. Tuer and to give him Gertie Cass' letter. After tea called at Mrs. Biehn's to give her my</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>towel to take to Cassie Pollock.</p> <p>Saturday Feb. 26th.</p> <p>Stormy in the morning and quite cold by 6 o'clock. Was very busy at the office all day and had to go down right after dinner to get some letters away in the afternoon mail. Have another cold. Called a {at?} 6 p.m. at Dr. Rannie's to get some tablets. Charlie Krug came around after tea to get some help with his paper (or speech) on The League of Nations for the Oratorical Contest. His subject "Disarmament. " and he does it well.</p> <p>Sunday Feb. 27th.</p> <p>Mild beautiful day. Did not go to church either Morning or night but went to S.S. Charlie went in the Morning. After Sunday School I went over to see Mrs. Hooper who was feeling a little better. Charlie and Alice were up after Church at night.</p> <p>Monday Feb 28th.</p> <p>Had a very strenuous day at the office. Real 1st of March rush.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Just missed the bus so had to take the Mail to the station for the afternoon train. Had to write a letter for Charles after tea and also wrote to Miss McEachran. Called at noon to enquire how Mrs. Leitch was. She fell over a book in the dark on Friday night after getting home from the Scotch supper and cut and blackened her eye badly. Just missed losing her eye. Feeling better now. Wrote to Miss Small and Miss Ward.</p> <p>Tuesday March 1st.</p> <p>Very mild. Thawing all day. Was at office all day. Went to bank twice &amp; to Post Office with Mail. Strenuous day. Quite tired at night so did not go to Bible Society Meeting with Charles.</p> <p>Wednesday March 2nd.</p> <p>Paddled through pools of water to-day almost to top of rubbers. Just like spring. Spent the day at the office. Strenuous. This being Allie's birthday Charles and I walked up after tea. Isabel out to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>day. Frances went back to school yesterday.</p> <p>Thursday Mch. 3rd.</p> <p>Cold and stormy. At office all day. At noon went to McCaw's to enquire how Miss Bunn was as her father had "phoned in" the morning. Found her up but looking somewhat ill. Wrote to Dorothy and Clare. Charles had a High School Board Meeting at 8 p.m. Alma called in evening to deliver Dot's camp. At the office all day. Called at Mrs. M.A. Halliday with book which I forgot to give Alma. (at 6 p.m.) Duncan was up in the evening and we played seven up. Cold.</p> <p>Saturday Mch. 5th.</p> <p>Like spring. Heavy rain at night. Did not get home until about a quarter to seven. Went down to library after tea to change my books. Raining very hard. Called at Tuers' to return "Atlantic Monthly" and saw his dinner waggon, curate and Martha Washington table which he had been making.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Helped Mrs. Ferguson awhile and went to store &amp; came home with her.</p> <p>Sunday Mch. 6th.</p> <p>Went to church in the Morning and to S.S. Very slippery walking. After s.s. went over to see Mrs. Hooper, Marguerite is home. Mrs. Hooper cheerful as usual. After church, Alice, Charlie and Margaret were up. Neither Julius nor I went to church at night.</p> <p>Monday Mch. 7th.</p> <p>At the office all day. Went to a ladies' party at Mrs. Caldwell's in the evening. Took my work. About 20 or more there. Some one (Mrs. Beattie I suspect) annexed my tray cloth while I was buttoning my own or Mrs. Cruickshank's spats. Has not turned up yet. Julius was a Judge at the Oratorical Contest in the Baptist Church. Subject: League of Nations. Evangelical, Methodists &amp; Baptist: Charlie Krug won. Anderson girl second &amp; Grace Wilkins third. Mild. thawing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday March 8th.</p> <p>Raining in the Morning. Regular Mild Spring day. Spent the Morning reading and did up the lamp to send to Dorothy for her birthday. Lily (Miss Bunn) got back to the office this Morning after her bout with the mumps. Wrote to Dorothy.</p> <p>Wednesday Mch 9th.</p> <p>Julius went to Hanover on the early train to court. Returned on noon train for court here. As Judge Greig wanted Mr. Caldwell to take the evidence I went to the office for the afternoon to keep "Lily" busy. Judge Greig and Mr. Wright of Owen Sound were here for tea. Julius went to Temperance Meeting in the evening.</p> <p>Thursday Mch 10th.</p> <p>Got collections ready for the bank. Took them down and got meat. Went to the office and got some work. Did up box - chicken, cake etc. for Dorothy and wrote her a letter. Typed for about an hour and a half &amp; got letters done. Took</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>them to the office and got some Easter cards for Mrs. Ryan. Wrote to Dorothy again, to Clare and to Doug. Lillico. Beautiful day. Fresh and sunshiny.</p> <p>Friday Mch. {17th.? -- date looks like an "11" but 18th follows it}</p> <p>Nice day. In the Morning wrote a couple of letters for Julius and typed his answer to Mr. Matheson's letter on "Christ and Prohibition." Went to the office in the afternoon. Called at Tuers' to get Miss Smart's address. Made the entries, and got a bunch of letters. Came home and typed them. Put one patch on the lining of my fur coat and went to see the Methodists perform in "The Minister's Bride." They did it very well but that sort of a play does not appeal to me much. Julius went with me.</p> <p>Saturday Mch. 18th</p> <p>Mending and darning and finised patching the lining of my fur coat. Duncan was up for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>his weekly visit as we were out last night &amp; he could not come then. Frances came up in the afternoon to return Foxy Grandpa books lent to Duncan. I went up with Frances to see Mother and the rest. After tea (called at Library.) went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Julius went up to Charlie's for a walk. Jack said "Aunt Tate, home by George!" Wrote a letter after tea for Charles.</p> <p>Sunday Mch. 19th.</p> <p>Went to church in the Morning &amp; to s.s. Cool but fine. Sidewalks all dry, do not need rubbers. Temperance Meeting after s.s. to which Julius stayed. I walked up to Milne's corner then down to the end of Long Street side walk over the track. Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Fred Adolph (visiting at Biehn's from Baynes Lake) were here for tea. Julius &amp; Fred went to church. Mrs. Ferguson and I stayed home. Charlie, Margaret, Frances &amp; Julius called for us after Church &amp; we went up to Charlie's, Fred Adolph &amp; Mrs.Biehn Joining us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{dates are out of order - see March 17th possibly 11th 134 pdf. however end of each page matches with the continuation on next page and the diarist may have decided not to correct the dates}</p> <p>Monday Mch. 14th.</p> <p>Dorothy's birthday - 22 years old to-day. Cool, dull looking day. Raining in the afternoon. Was at the office for awhile &amp; at Miss Milne's. Took over some arrowroot for Mrs. Hooper at tea time.</p> <p>Tuesday Mch. 15th.</p> <p>Raining very hard in the afternoon but beautiful spring morning. Went down at 10 a.m. to bank with s.s. collection and to send for supplies. Went to office and wrote a couple of letters and did the entries. Went down to Charlie's Store in the afternoon (pouring rain) to give news in Adelaide's letter. When I got home found Mr. Bruegeman had forgotten the bread so went for it. Then walked up and down the verandah until Julius came home for tea. Had a beastly pain in my shoulder which got quite bad at tea time. Thunder storm in the evening. Snow drops just beginning to come up.</p> <p>Wednesday Mch. 16th.</p> <p>Shoulder kept me awake all night. Dr. Rannie came up in the Morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Decided it was Muscular &amp; told me to stay in bed all day. Felt a little better at night. Nice day.</p> <p>Thursday Mch. 17th.</p> <p>Grey Morning. Snow storm at noon. Soft snow. Shoulder quite a bit better. Got up at noon. Copied a will and "Order for directions" and wrote a letter for Julius at noon. Read until 5 p.m. Not feeling just too well. Mrs. Ferguson called for her "Book of Praise" which she left here on Sunday. Wrote to Dorothy, Clare, Miss Anderson (for Mrs. McGregor) Adelaide and Nell.</p> <p>Friday Mch. 18th.</p> <p>Copied a Judgment for Julius. Cool but nice sunshiny day. Wrote a couple of letters for Julius after dinner. Read Chapter of "Japan Moves North" and Made Notes thereon. Wrote to Mrs. Small. Went to the office and to Charlie's Store. Called on Mrs. Irvine and Mrs. Leslie. After tea Julius and I went to see Harry Moss about upholstering chairs. Then he went to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Temperance Meeting at church and I went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Mrs. Frank Murphy and Miss Mary Milne there. Dr. McDonald called to take Aldyth for a drive. Wrote to Mrs. Hewitt and Bert Halliday.</p> <p>Saturday Mch. 19th.</p> <p>Very dark morning. Had lights on all day until about 4 o'clock. Did My Mending. Very bad hail storm ({removed?} once or twice stones as large as a big Marble.) Then tremendous rain (water went right over top of Scone dam. Charlie's orchard &amp; lower lawn flooded. River on side walk down McGaw street hill.) Duncan was up in the Morning. Went to the Public Library &amp; on down town in the Afternoon. Came home &amp; went for a little walk until 6. Called to see Mrs. Leitch when down town. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper after tea. *</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday Mch. 20th.</p> <p>Went to church twice and to S.S. Charles did not go at night. "Is it worth while feeding &amp; clothing me?" "Am I worth that much to the world. Mother came up after church (She went to the associate church.) Charlie, Frances, and Alice were up after church at night.</p> <p>Monday Mch. 21st.</p> <p>Charles went to Walkerton to court on the early train. Washed my hair. Then Mrs. Ryan insisted on having the Library closet cleaned so was busy at it until about 5 p.m. Hunted up some pictures for the Mission Band scrap books and took them around to S.S. and went down for paper &amp; mail. Went to station (fixed up Dorothy's dresser etc.) to meet Dorothy and her dad and talked till after 11 p.m. Dorothy very much pleased with her new Mahogany bed &amp; curtains.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday Mch 22nd</p> <p>Went with Dorothy to dressmaker's in the Morning. Ripped the coat of her brown broadcloth suit which she is going to have made into a dress. Went down town for some ham &amp; then for a short walk. (Nice day - cool) Mr. McQueen was here for tea and went away for an hour to come back later to play Seven-up. Dorothy made a salad and iced the cake.</p> <p>Wednesday Mch. 23rd.</p> <p>Wrote some letters for Julius. Went down town for Meat. Called at Carters, Leitch's, Rannie's, Crow's, Mrs. M.A. Halliday's, Mrs. Maxwell's. Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Mrs. Sanderson's, Mrs. Biehn's and Mrs. Cobean's to ask them to a tea to-morrow. Mr. McQueen called at 5 p.m. and stayed until 6. (Selected paper for drawing room when he was here this morning). Julius and I went to lecture by Mr. {Moore?} on "Inexpensive Flower Gardens, Trees and roses." Very good and slides were good. Dorothy had Eva Neelon,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mar. McDonald &amp; Jen Krug in playing bridge in the afternoon and went to the Bijou in the evening with Vi Mair.</p> <p>Thursday Mch. 24th.</p> <p>Wrote some letters for Julius. Went down town to get some supplies. Charlie brought Mr. Moore up and he gave me some suggestions as to fixing lawn. Got ready for tea at (3 - 6) after dinner. Present: - Alice, Mrs. M.A. Halliday, Mrs. Cobean, Mrs. Leitch, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Rannie, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Davey, Mrs. Mair, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Stewart. I asked Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Mrs. Biehn but they were all going to a tea at Mrs. Elliot's. I also invited Myrle Safana and Mrs. McNeel but they were to be out of town. The ladies seemed to enjoy themselves although it started to rain at 1 p.m. and rained most of the afternoon and evening. Eva Neelon, Mar.., Ken Krug, &amp; Ida Halladay called for Dorothy to go to station. Dorothy to meet Gwen, Eva &amp; Mar., Will &amp; Mr. Neelon, Is - Edna &amp; Jen. {Wellin?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wrote to Clare. Gwen arrived.</p> <p>Friday March 25th.</p> <p>Good Friday. Nice day. Wrote some letters for Julius. Went with Dorothy and Gwen to Maxwell's and Mrs. M.A. Halliday's (Lena Dolan there for Easter week-end) Then down town and Dorothy &amp; Gwen went to McDonald's. I went to Holtzeman's to ask Beulah to Dorothy's tea to-morrow. Then to see Mrs. McLean, who is up now, &amp; came home. Then went down to the Manse with "Chronicles of the Sea-Gull." and called to see Mrs. Rogers who has been ill. After tea I took some bromide down to Mr. Tuer. Julius went to preparatory service &amp; Dorothy &amp; Gwen to the Bijou. Pearl Buckley called in the Morning. Raining after tea.</p> <p>Saturday March 26th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Went down for meat. Wrote some letters for Charles and took them down intending to do the entries but instead talked to Lena Dolan and heard Dr. Biehn's tale of his</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>trouble in Windsor over extracting a boy's teeth. Dorothy having a tea so had to go down for Icing sugar for her. Brought it up and went back to office to take a letter. Got some flowers for Dorothy. Poured tea for her. Present: Gwen, Alma, Ida, Eva, Jean Maxwell, Beulah, Pearl, Mar., Eula McQueen (visiting Pearl), Jen Krug, Ethel Reid, Edna (home for Easter) Lena Dolan, Vi Mair. Wrote my letter. Dorothy and Gwen went to a party at Reid's. Typed Toast List for Hockey Club Banquet and looked up some of the quotations. Went down to Public Library &amp; to office. Raining when we came out so Julius took an umbrella over to Reid's for the girls.</p> <p>Sunday March 27th.</p> <p>Rained hard (driving rain) in the Morning and was warm afterwards. Communion Sunday. Julius, Dorothy Gwen and I all went to church. Gwen sat upstairs in our seat with Bud, who entertained her in his own way, and Dot and I sat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in Charlie's seat. Went to s.s. &amp; had to come back for money satchel as I forgot it. Dorothy &amp; Gwen went to Jean Maxwell's for tea. I called on Mrs. Hooper after s.s. &amp; then took her some chicken for her tea. Julius and I went to church. Alice, Charlie, (Frances and Isabel up &amp; Alice Jean were at church but went home as Isabel has a cold) came up after church and Duncan was here, having come up while we were at church.</p> <p>Monday Mch. 28th.</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. After dinner went down for some ham to Make sandwiches for Gwen. Very cold day, strong North Wind. Snowing but very little. Went to Station with Dorothy and Gwen. Lots of girls going away. Dorothy went down to McDonald's to play bridge and I went to the office and did the entries. 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G. Mickle 1920 {Inside front cover} Kate G. Mickle. 1920 Jan 1st 1920. (Thursday) Was busy all morning preparing for the annual dinner party. All the family came out. The baby (Bill.) Got very stormy in the afternoon. Had conundrums and favors for each of the guests. Played games with the children until 6.p.m. Got Mr Beattie to drive mother home about 5.30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Jenkins (New H. S. teacher) called and Clarence Halliday came over to say good bye. Spent the evening clearing up and trying to fix a costume for Dorothy for her masquerade dance next night. Dorothy went down to a dance at Bicher's Hall to dance the old year out. Had a sore knee. Write out my S. S. {Sunday School} cards. Jan. 2nd (Friday) Was busy all day preparing for D's dance. Was like a moving day. Duncan came up to help decorate. Lights shaded with tissue paper (Green & red) and streamers confetti boxes fixed in electric light fixtures. Duncan stayed for dinner and until about 4 o'clock. Very stormy. Margaret 1920 and Alice came up to open the door and show the guests up-stairs. Guests-Mr. & Mrs. Wellington Krug, Jean Maxwell, Beulah, Margaret & Wilfred Davison, Edna & Ida Halliday, Eva, Man. & Jack McDonald, Whit and Ray Reid, Lindsay Milne, Harry & Wat Krug, Pearl B. couldn't come: _ Will McDonald, Mr. & Mrs. Oliver. Mr & Mrs. Krug, Charlie and I 1 �played cards. Rest had a fine dance. Dot - Gypsy - Mar, Gypsy. Beulah - Pierette, Jimmy – U.F.O. {United Farmers of Ontario} Candidate - Margaret D Italy. Ida - U.S. - Edna - Turkey Pearl - Folly - Jean - Domino - Wilfred - Clown Harry - Gypsy - Roy - Jew - Walter - Baby - Charlie called to take Margaret and Alice home. Wrote to Clare. January 3rd (Saturday) Spent large part of day cleaning up. In the afternoon took the S.S. {Sunday School} Teachers around to Mrs. Tuer, Mrs. Ferguson, Irene Halliday - Mrs. Gillies - Mrs. McLean Miss E. McLean - C.J. Halliday - M.A.H - Mrs. Irvine -. Came home and shovelled the Snow. Path very hardly 1920 packed. Took me an hour and a half. Snowed hard all days. More snow than we have had for some years: Must be 4 feet deep. Called at Mr Kellerman's with Receipt for Mrs Krug flowers. Alivelda {Annie?} Smith (Johnston) and Viola Maire very cool to me because Dorothy did not invite them to her dance. small town - petty ideas. Put a tuck in D's dress and washed & ironed her collar and washed her brassiere. January 4 (Sunday) Very Cold day. Went to Church in the Morning and to S.S. {Sunday School} Did not go to church in the evening as I had to help Dorothy pack her trunk. Edna, Mar. & Pearl were up to see Dot after church. 15° below zero at night. None of Charlie's family up. Mr. & Mrs. Tuer came up after church. Wrote to Clare and Nell. Slept inside 1st night this Winter. January 5 (Monday) Got up at 5.30 a.m. Charles did not get up. Went to the station with Dorothy who starts out for a new school adventure at Margaret Eaton School. Edna Halladay left 1920 for Hamilton to begin life in Head Office of the Bank of Hamilton. Jack McDonald, Lindsay Milne & Roy Reid also went back to Toronto to school. Miss Evans (H.S. Teacher) came off train. Walked around with her to Mrs. Dobie's. Worked at type writer for about four or five hours for Charles. Went down town for some Probate & Administration forms. Went to station for afternoon train to say good bye to Florence Halliday. Finished my typing and 2 �took it down to the office. After tea went over to M.A.'s to say good-bye to Mrs. Robt. Halliday who leaves on early train for Hamilton to see Bert who is in the sanatorium. From there she goes back to Ottawa. Margaret McLauchlan there. Charles went to High School Board Meeting and then called at M.A's for Me. Mr. Halliday came home on late train. About noon Nell telephoned that Dorothy was not on train and had not arrived. Later telephoned to say that the Palmerston Limited had not waited for their train & she reached Toronto about 1.30. & was then (2 3 o'clock) at Nell's. 1920 Rather disturbed hour and a half or more. Slept inside. January 6 (Tuesday) Cold Moderated some. Lovely out. Went downtown for Meat and Mrs Robt. Halliday (Who didn't go away after all) came into office and I walked up to M.A.'s with her and went on around the block to enjoy the nice day. Tidied up Dorothy's room and put away masquerade clothes, etc. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mrs. Clarke. Was on my way to Mrs. Ferguson's to ask them over for tea when met Mrs. Ferguson & Winnie at the Town Hall. Went down town with them and got home at 6 p.m. Charles went to the prayer meeting. (week of prayer) January 7. (Wednesday) Quite mild Snowing but almost rain. Wrote to Nell, Dug, Mrs Luton and Dorothy Luton. Shovelled snow for an hour and a half. After dinner finished the path. Mrs. Ferguson and Winnie came over for tea. Went home about 9 o'clock as Winnie had her trunk to pack to go to the station to-night. She leaves on the early train. Started my short Hand contractions again. 1920. January 8. (Thursday.) Nice mild day. Rose at ten minutes to seven. Was typing, taking letters and having dinner until 1.30 p.m. Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor}came up to see if all her money were lost (Got the idea from a letter asking her to call at the office to endorse a $6 interest cheque so it could be deposited) and I wrote to Miss McNaughton and Agnes Anderson for her. This being Mother's birthday I went down town, purchased a book for her and went up to see 3 �her. Shovelled some snow when I came home. After tea Duncan came up. I wrote to Dorothy and Clare and Duncan took them (the letters) to the post office for me. Charles went to the prayer meeting in the Methodist Church (week of prayer.) January 9. (Friday) Wrote some letters for Charles, then took them to the office and got some meat. Did some school work. After dinner went to call on Mrs. Wm. King. Found her sitting up in her room. I was there Mrs Chris Krug, Mrs. B.D. Halladay, Mrs C. Ankennman {Ankenman?}and 1920 Jen. King called. From there I went down to Leitch's to get some flowers Then home to do some more school work. Charles went to last prayer meeting of week of Prayer & held in Anglican Church. Wrote to Miss McEachran. January 10 (Saturday) Snowing again and fairly cold. Washed my hair this morning. Did some work for Charles. Wrote to Clare, to Frank, (who is now in Santa Monica, Cal. and I trust it may mean that he will recover his health) and to Aunt Maggie who writes that Dora is ill - nerves - very badWhich may mean anything. She has been in a couple of nursing homes and a hospital in Toronto in charge of Dr. Gaven but is now in Fenelon in charge of a nurse. Aunt Maggie thinks she is improving. Her husband is, I suppose, still in Cobalt. Tweet is home on furlough but will, I suppose, go back in Spring to China. Alma Halliday is in Guelph Sanatarium {Sanatorium} and Bert in the Hamilton Sanatarium. {Sanatorium} Went down 1920 town in afternoon. Came home and after tea mended some of Dorothy's clothes that are to be sent to her. January 11 Sunday Went to church and to S.S. {Sunday School} Very nice day. Mother was at church and came home with me. Stayed until Sunday School time when she went over to Wm. Halliday's. Storming when we went to church at night. Charlie, Alice, Duncan, Isabel and Mr. & Mrs. Tuer were up after church. I typed a Resolution re Thanksgiving day, for Charles to send to St. Mary's after Sunday School. Collection for Armenian Relief $56.76 4 �January 12 Monday. Tp Typed School paper for Bud and two recitations for Blanche Gillis. Bud came up and shovelled off the walk to pay for my work. Sent away Armenian cheque. Went down to see Mrs. Clarke but she was asleep. Went to Miss Milne's to see about purple dress. Called to see Mrs. Crow. Then went to Manse to hear rehearsal of Debating points by Miss Pollock and Mr. Millhouse. Did up parcels to send to Dorothy and wrote to her. After tea went to Methodist Church to hear 1920 debate. Resolved that the Pulpit is a greater influence for Good than the Press. Affirmative - Presbyterian- Miss Pollock and Mr. Millhouse Negative - Evangelical: - Mr. Bailey and Miss Daum Negative win because they summarized their points and nailed them but affirmative had best points. Judges - Miss Evans, Mr. Davey, Mr. Young - all Methodists but Mr. Young not an impartial Judge. Bound to get back at some Presbyterians. Miss Lochead sang a solo and Mrs. Carder recited. M. Wilkins - chairman. Tremendous storm raging from 5.30 p.m. Got home to find our veranda and steps drifted right up. Charles expects to go to Hanover (Walkerton) on the early train. Mr. Salt of Merchants Bank gone to Quebec Province. Mr. Will Cross appointed manager in his place. January 13. Tuesday. Blizzard so bad when we came home that Charles decided not to go to Walkerton until Wednesday. Had a good lot of snow to shovel - Shovelled all the walks and the sidewalk down to the Cement down to King's lot and dug out part of the walk there (mild day) Stormed 1920 very hard in afternoon. Made a box for Armenian tag day for Cavell Girls Club. Ripped Silver trimming off Dorothy's yellow evening dress to see if it would do for my purple dress. Wrote an address for the Ladies aid who are to present Mrs. Tuer with $100 to-night. Charlie, who is going to Walkerton to-morrow morning, gave me some dictation after tea. Then typed address to Mrs. Tuer and went to Manse to a Meeting of Cavell Girls to get ready for Tag Day on Saturday. About 8.30 14 Members of the Ladies' aid arrived, the Girls' Club went home. The presentation was made and address read and Mrs. Tuer replied in very short speech. Mr. Tuer replied somewhat more lengthily when he came home from Boy's Meeting. 5 �Had a regular McGaw Street evening. Came home about 11.30. Snowing hard & snow getting quite deep. Charles in bed. Got to bed at 12.50 p.m. Slept outside. January 14th. (Wednesday) Got up at 5.30. Went to attic for Balaclava Cap. Charles went over to 1920 station about ten minutes to seven. train went out about 8 o'clock. I lay down for awhile. Then shovelled walk. It was the worst I have had this winter. Snow was up to edge of bank at one side and at about half way. (deeper than height of snow shovel) Took me a long time. My feet got very cold so came in and shovelled from corner of house to back veranda after dinner. Did some of my typing. Went down to Mrs. Crow's for my 1st Music lesson from her. Then went to a tea up at Charlie's. Alice had invited a great many ladies to meet Mrs. Grant who is visiting her for a short time. Came down with Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Beattie. Mrs. Crow had to go to prayer meeting. Mrs. Beattie and I went down to Stanley's to see Mrs. Stanley and Margaret McLaughlin. Zena and Josie are expected from the West to-morrow or Friday for the Funeral, and Jack the Next day. Then we went to call on Mrs. Bremner and Misses Richards. Came home and typed 1920 six Probates. Just finished before Charles arrived from Walkerton on late train. Cold night. January 15 (Thursday) Very cold day. Went down town in the Morning for meat. Then down to Charlie's to see about trimming for dress and to get some facts from Charlie for an address for Mr. W. H. Brown who is to be presented with a gold cane to-night at a banquet in the McDonald House, the occasion being his retirement for a time at least from Municipal life. Went to Leitch's to see about a sheaf of wheat to send down to Stanley's. Came home and wrote the address for Mr. Brown. Then went to the office and did some work. (Miss Pearce went home this morning to her sister's wedding.) Got very cold at night. freshest night yet. Snow is so deep in front of post office that you cannot see across the road. Must be about 7 or 8 feet deep where it is thrown up. Read paper etc., practised for half an hour. Charles at the banquet 1920 6 �Wrote to Clare & Mrs. McDonald. Made a box for Blanche Gillies for Armenian Tag Day. 20° below zero. Slept inside. January 16. Friday Thursday Went to office in morning. After dinner made sandwiches (peanut butter and brown bread with walnuts) for the S.S. {Sunday School} sleigh ride. Went down to the church. Then Mrs. M.A. Halliday, Mrs. S. Ewart and I went to McNeel's {McNiel or McNeil} tea (for Mrs. Grant). Went back to church with Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Beattie calling at Crow's on way up. Impromptu programme some of the tiny Children very funny. Marked Mrs. Crow's "Boston Cooking School Cook Book for her. Blanche Gillies and Jessie Leslie called to get box. Had been tagging at the Hockey Match at the rink and had $14.85. Slept inside. January 17 (Saturday) Very stormy day. Was at the office all the morning. At noon ripped the collar of Dorothy's evening cloak and hemmed up neck. Took work book to Mrs. Crow and D's Cloak to store to be sent away to be dyed. Went to office where I worked until 6.15. Charles went to the Mr. Stanley's funeral. Josie & Zena both collapsed. 1920 and had to be carried upstairs. When we came home at 6 o'clock (or shortly after) the snow was up over the tops of my boots. Mrs. Halliday telephoned late in the evening that girls had $100 as result of tagging. Slept inside Slept inside. January 18 (Sunday) Stormed all night and still storming. They have decided to abandon the snow plough in the sidewalks as one horse cannot pull it through. Used two teams in the road snow plough. Charles shovelled walk out to road and to back veranda. We went to church which was held in the School room. About 100 there. At half past ten in the morning Saturday's afternoon train reached Chesley. As the Bible classes were called off Charles stayed home from church school and had a needed rest. I went and after I came home spent an hour shovelling out the walks for (the second time it was done to-day.) Charles went to church. I stayed home. 91 in church school. When Charles left for church he said the walk was as bad as ever. Some storm. 1920 7 �January 19. Monday. Miss Pearce still away so I went to the office in the morning. At noon I practised ½ hour. Went to Miss Milne's to fit my dress and then to the office where I worked until six o'clock. Miss Pearce came home in the afternoon train which got in about 5 p.m. (The late train Saturday night got to Chesley Sunday night at 10 p.m.) After tea I went to Nolan's to tell Mrs. Nolan we would not be able to go to her card party to-morrow night. Charles went up the hill for a walk and Duncan came back with him. I practised an hour. Slept inside. January 20 Tuesday. Went to the office this morning and waster a great deal of time (interruptions) before I got my work. After dinner went over to Will Halliday's to invite Mrs Grant & Mrs. Halliday to dinner to-morrow night. Very stormy. Went down town for cream, ham and called and invited Mrs. Crow to dinner. A Mr McKay there who is "a fine singer". When I {BLANK PAGE} {BLANK PAGE} 1920 Came home. I started my typing. Worked until tea time. Read part of The Globe and then finished my work (21 pages) at 11.30 p.m. Great excitement over the fact that the U.F.O. {United Farmers of Ontario} are trying to buy a building for the purpose of opening a store. Tried to buy the office block. Word arrived to-day that Walter Purdy had died (gas) in Toronto. Slept inside. January 21 (Wednesday) Cold bright day - beautiful. practised an hour and tidied up library. Charlie's birthday. Went down town to get Receipt for World's Work for birthday gift. Got it, put it in my pocket. Also got a couple of books and a box of Chocolates for Mrs. Ryan to give Charles. Got home and found I had lost my receipt. Wrote a note. When Charles got it he produced my receipt having found it on the road in front of Mrs. Roger's. Wrote Charlie's little Sketch of the collection of $116 for Armenian Fund by telephone. Took it down to him And took my Music lesson. Mrs. McNeel {McNiel or McNeil} 1920 8 �Mrs. Crow, Mrs. W. Halliday, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Stewart and Alice came up for dinner at six o'clock. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. W. T. U. {Workers Trade Union} have bought Mrs. Lindsay's Block & Ross & Warmington Must move out by 1st of June. Most Selfish, Autocratic Association in the World to-day. It is said the Union is making trouble for Krug's. Want an 8 hour day, a closed shop and $4.50 a day. Very cold night. January 22 (Thursday) Bright cold day. Went down to bank with S.S. {Sunday School} money and to Miss Milne's to fit my dress. Made up my S.S. {Sunday School} Reports - Treasurer and Secretary - took them down to Mr. M.A. Halliday. Called to see Mrs. Clarke but she was too ill to be seen. Is suffering very much from nerves and seems to be growing weaker. Called at the Manse on the way home to get the Session Report from Mr. Tuer. (He is staying in as he has sore arm from Vaccination) Wrote to Dorothy and Clare. Mrs. Tuer brought up the report which was not finished when I was there. Practised half an hour. Room 1920 too cold to stay longer. Charles went to Congregational Meeting. Raised Mr. Tuer's salary from $15.00 to $20.00: Cold night. January 23 (Friday) Miss Meuser called shortly after 9 o'clock (just before Charles left for the office) and it was about 11 when she left. Discussing a Music Recital. Practised an hour. Then typed the 2nd copy of Senior III paper for Bub. Wrote to Dorothy Nell and Clare Dug. Practised anthem half hour. It began to snow about 3 o'clock and I decided not to go out calling as I had intended so I went out and spent an hour shovelling the walk. After tea practised a quarter of an hour (Went over to Black's with some papers for Mr. Black) and a quarter of an hour before tea making 2 times in all to-day. Wrote to Frank and Charles took it with him when he went to the Meeting re: Housing problems. Men came to-day to shovel the snow off the roof, the veranda etc. Great load of snow on everything. Charles had a letter from his sister yesterday saying they had 1920 9 �heard from John who is still a part of the Egyptian Army. He had been sent to Constantinople on a Medical Mission and had been given a week's leave to see the sights and had had an audience with the sultan. Slept inside January 24th. (Saturday) Read all morning while I watched for the Milkman. Keith brought up the Meat. Practised over two hours altogether. Coldest day this winter I think. Went to call at Stanley's. Heard that Harry McDonald has at last communicated with Jack. He is in the States somewhere and is doing well. Said to be the best Directory man in North America. Too cold for Charles to go out for his exercises. Called in afternoon to enquire for Mrs. Clarke. She could not be seen and Mrs. Leitch was having a sleep. Slept inside. January 25 (Sunday) Very cold day. Went to Church in the Morning & evening and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles did not go to church at night. Mr. Tuer's Vaccination was very sore so he did not go to S.S. {Sunday School} & Charles took his class. Only Alice and 1920 Charlie at church at night and they came up with me for awhile. Slept inside. January 26 (Monday) Practised an hour in the Morning and half an hour in the afternoon. Did some short-hand. Went up to see Mother. Mrs. Grant & Mrs. Ferguson were there. Called in to see Mrs. McGregor, {MacGregor}who sprained her ankle at Mrs. Sanderson's last week. Mrs. Hugh Warmington was there. The ankle is not very bad. Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor} had her chickens under the table, a cat under the stove and the most untidy room imaginable. Can't imagine how she lives in it. Duncan came up after tea to see "Life". Looked over the Old Classical Manuscripts. I Read "The Clash." Much Milder to-day but windy so slept inside again to-night. January 27. (Tuesday) Nice Mild Morning. Practised an hour and a half altogether. Read part of "The Clash" went down town to fit my dress. Shovelled the walk when I came home. Did some French. Called 10 �at the Manse to enquire how Mr. Tuer's vaccination was getting along. Pretty sore arm Then went up to see 1920 Jean Bell. She had been out for a drive with Florence Leslie and so was rather tired. She tried sitting up in a chair for awhile but seemed to be very weary so she lay down on the couch. I am afraid she will have to spend the rest of her time in bed or on the couch. Life promised to be short and weary for her. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Grant came in before I left. Much colder by night Charles did not do sentry go for very long. Slept inside. January 28. (Wednesday) Cold day. Read "The Clash", practised an hour and a half. Went down town with S.S. {Sunday School} collection. Charles came home at noon stating that he wanted some sandwiches for the train on his way to London. Went down for ham, lemons etc. Wrote a couple of letters (typed) for Charles. He almost missed his train. I went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson so was not here when he left. After I came home I went down town again to get The Enterprise. Wrote to Dorothy after tea and Mrs. Ryan posted it for me. Mrs. Clarke (Mrs. Leitch's )Mother) is sinking rapidly. Slept inside. 1920 January 29. (Thursday) Was lazy this Morning as Charles away & did not get up until 8.30. Spent an hour or so mending my corsets and putting a new lace in them. Practised an hour & three quarters. Went down for the Mail. Much Milder to-day. Wrote to Mrs. Norman Robertson & Miss Small. Charles got home on late train 1½ hrs. late. Colder again. January 30 (Friday) Cold - very cold. Went down town to try on my dress. practised 1 3/4 hours. Read "The Clash". Went to tea at Mrs. Bell's. Quite a large tea. The house is certainly fine & big; especially upstairs. Fine big hall. Florence Leslie and Jean (who seemed much better today) served the supper. Came home and Charles and I went down to Leitch's to see Mrs. Leitch. Her Mother died at half past two this Morning. Coldest night yet. Still sleeping inside. January 31. (Saturday) 11 �Went down to Leitch's this morning as I promised. Mrs. Clarke looked as though peacefully sleeping. I would rather remember her so than as she looked 1920 this summer at the Chautauqua. The first time, I think, when I have felt so. The trains are blocked. The funeral was to go on afternoon train. As the early train did not get down until after 12 they tried to catch it but Mr. Wright was not ready. The Morning train from Toronto just passed through at 1.30. The thermometer registered 20° below zero at 8 o'clock this morning and was still 8° below at 11. Did some darning and put eyelets in the brassiere Eaton's sent with eyelets in one side only. Went over to the station to say good bye to Mrs. Leitch. Afternoon train only 40 Minutes late. Then went down town for a walk. Very cold. Coldest day yet. Read "The Clash" in the evening. Slept inside. So did Charles, the first time this winter. February 1 Sunday. Much Milder to-day but cold enough yet. Charles did not go to Church this morning as he had to study his S.S. {Sunday School} Lesson. I went good sermon. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Did not stay for annual meeting. Did not go to church at night but Charles went. After 1920 Church Charlie, Alice, Duncan & Isabel came up for awhile. slept inside. February 2 (Monday) Beautiful Mild day. Did some work for Charles and typed out points in debate, "Resolved That the Senate Should be Abolished" for Miss Evans who is on the Negative. Read "The Clash." Went up to see Mother and called to see how Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor} was. Mother out but saw her go to Mrs. McGregor’s {MacGregor’s}so walked down there and walked back with brother as far as Kyle's. Wrote an address for Mr & Mrs Cruickshanks. Went there with McGaw Street Gang. Typed the address and put it together with 13 paper fasteners, (13th anniversary of their wedding last Saturday) took 13 Scotch Mints each wrapped in paper in a box. The box was wrapped in 13 papers. We got them a work basket with 13 articles in it. Met at Nolan's. Charles only stayed an hour as he was going to 12 �Walkerton in the morning on the early train. Had a good time. Slept outside again. Thawing in the afternoon. Roads Soft. February 3. (Tuesday) February Charles got away on early train which was sharp on time and pulled out before seven o'clock. Fine day but little colder than yesterday. Beautiful Sunshine. Did some shorthand and read some of "The Clash". Practised about an hour. Archie Crow telephoned that his Mother had gone to Toronto and not to go down to-morrow. Went down for the Mail and to Leitch's for The Globe. Went over to the Mill to pay for some flour. Came home and got ready to go to tea at Mrs. Stewart's. Quite a crowd there. Had a good time and left for home at 8.30 (having been asked for tea and to spend the evening) Charles got home on the late train which was not very late and got in about 10 p.m. Slept outside - quite frosty. February 4 (Wednesday) Was cold when I went to bed and so did not get warmed up. Consequently did not sleep much. Wakened or rather startled by fire Bell. Hearing from Central it was Ross & Warmington's Gents' Furnishing Store and a bad fire; I got ready & went down so Charles 1920 need not get up. Stayed until about ½ past 6/ Did not like the look of the fire when I left. Did not think it was under control. About 7.10 we noticed (Charles got up at 7) the Smoke was much worse. I went down again and the south wall fell out (part of it). Just after I got down and Bart Wright's store was all gone too. Charles came down at 8. We went on to the office and then came home to breakfast which we finished about 10.30. I went down at 11 to get Meat for dinner & water was still being sprayed in building which is a complete wrecked and sheeted in ice. Mrs. Oliver & Mrs. Wesley Durst called. Wrote to Dorothy and Jean Maxwell. Rhena Campbell was to come in afternoon for Music Examination but decided to write from 7 to 10 so she arrived at 7. She was peeved because she could not write her Exam at home and was not angelic at all. I gave her the drawing room and left her to herself. She had forgotten to bring her 1920 Number with her so I left the envelope open until Morning. Slept outside as milder by night. Practised ½ hour. Read "The Clash." 13 �February 5 (Thursday) Lovely day. Went down for meat in the Morning and called at Leitch's to enquire after Mrs. Leitch who is still away. Got 5 tons of soft coal in to-day. Went over to Mr. Wark's to get him to shovel way in for team - the snow is so deep. Did 8 Copies Letters of administration and 5 Probates for Charles. Mr. Tuer called to bring some literature to Charles for an address he is to give in Walkerton on Monday night. Took my work down to the office and while there got three letters to write. Just finished a few minutes after 6. Read The Globe and practised 3/4 of an hour. Read "The Clash". Slept out. February 6 (Friday) Fine day, almost like Spring. Wrote a letter for Charles to David Savage in Central America reporting fire. (He owns Wright store) Read "The Clash". Mrs. Meuser called and stayed for about an hour. After dinner was overseeing dressing of Bertha Lemke and Margaret 1920 who, with Mrs. Ryan's help were getting Costumes for a carnival in Paisley to-night. Went up to see Mother and read her a letter I got from Frank. Met her on the road going for a walk, went in for awhile and then Mother walked down to the corner and I walked back to the gate with her. Mary Kyle came along and Mother went on home with her and I came home. Walking bad. Met Blanche Gillies and walked over to their house with her. Practised ½ an hour when I got home. Wrote to Clare, Nell, Dorothy and Douglas. February 7. (Saturday) Nice mild day. Washed the palm in the morning. It took about 2 hours. Read "The Clash". Went down town in the afternoon and called at the office. When Charles said he wanted to give me some work so did not get away until 6 p.m. Have about 13 pages of shorthand to type on Monday Morning. Some U.F.O. {United Farmers of Ontario} evidently sent word to the Fire Marshal that they suspected the U.F.O. {United Farmers of Ontario} store had been set on fire as the Deputy Fire Marshal was here yesterday 1920 investigating. (Silly things) After tea I went over to Mrs. Beattie's to see Miss Bridgman, the new High School Teacher who is Supplying for her sister until March 1st. Found she was rooming at Mrs. Crow's so Mrs. Beattie and I went down there to see her calling in At the 14 �Public Library on the way down. Got our clock back to-night (Charles went down for it) We missed it very much while it was gone. February 8 (Sunday.) Fine day - not so cold. Went to Church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Wrote to Frank. Charles was preparing an address (Forward Movement) for a banquet at Walkerton tomorrow and so did not go to S.S. {Sunday School} I typed some quotations for him before I went to S.S. {Sunday School} I also had to select the hymn slides as Mr. M.A. is in Toronto. After Church Mr. & Mrs. Tuer Miss Brownlee & Charlie and Alice came up. I made sandwiches before I went to church. February 9. (Monday) Slightly colder to-day but very pleasant. Typed the letters I got at the office on Saturday and took them down to the office. After 1920 dinner I wrote two more letters for Charles. Made him some sandwiches to take with him on afternoon train to Walkerton. He expects to want them after the banquet and Mass Meeting are over. Took the letters to the office and then called on Mrs. Leslie, who seems to be much worse and has to be moved around considerably. Alice was calling there at the same time. Also called to say good bye to Mrs. D. G. Scott who leaves on Wednesday for Montreal. Mr. Scott is manager in a Branch of the Merchant Bank near there. She was not in but we met her in the street and said good bye to her. Practised an hour. Counted the words in Dorothy's story "And in Conclusion". Practised a couple of Recitations for the Young People's Meeting. Debate- Resolved that the Senate of Canada should be Abolished. Very good. Negative win. Affirmative. W.P. Krug & Harry Krug Negative Mrs. Davey and Miss Evans. I recited "The Mystified Quaker in New York" and "The Faithful Lovers." 1920 Mrs. Tuer and Alice sent me candies. Mrs. Tuer's was a chocolate bun and Alice sent a box of conversational lozenges. Storming quite hard. Started after dinner and when I got home there was a great drift in the path especially at the Foot of the Step. Timmy Ryan was here and he shovelled it out before he went home. Quite mild, however, and I should not wonder if it changes to rain. Read a chapter of "The Clash." 15 �February 10 (Tuesday) Finished "The Wild Geese" by Stanley J. Weyman. Practised an hour. Went down for the Mail before dinner. Typed some papers for Alice (a contest - things found on a cent) Also typed Dorothy's story "And in Conclusion" to send to Young's Magazine for her. Went down for "The Globe". Telephoned Nell to wish her "Many Happy Returns of the Day." Says the flu is very bad in Toronto. Perhaps we may have Dorothy come home. After tea went to a party at Alice's (given for Miss Brownlee) Had a good time. Charles got home from Walkerton 1920 on the late train which did not get in until half past ten. Mild day - colder at night. February 11. Wednesday Went down for Meat. Practised over an hour. Phoned Stewarts to find out how Jim was. Jen said the doctor thought if they could watch his heart he would be alright. She told me that Jean Johnston had just ad a telegram saying that Mrs. Milton Johnston was dead but not giving any particulars. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my Music lesson and from there to the Public Library to help Mrs. Ferguson with the catalogue. Miss Elworthy called with the books and cards and after tea I wrote 204 Library Cards. Duncan was up for awhile. Soft water in bath-room done. No thaw all winter to supply any. February 12th (Thursday) Wrote a couple of letters for Charles. Then wrote a playlet "Business is Business" for Miss Meuser's Boys for her Recital. Typed it and took it down to her. Started it about a quarter to 11 and finished it about a quarter to 4. Then 1920 Went down town. Called at the Manse but there was nobody in. Went to Public Library and worked for awhile. Brought books and cards home with me. After tea wrote to Clare and then Charles and I went over to see Ferna who came home last night. She saw Dorothy in Toronto and says she looks well and likes her work February 13 (Friday) 16 �Wrote cards for the Library - about 200 or more. Heard at noon that Jim Stewart was dead in Waterloo. He had Flu and pneumonia but had got over that but his heart gave out. His mother went down on Monday. He was ill about two weeks altogether. I went in to see Rena in the afternoon and then went to the Library where I worked until half past six. Practised 3/4 of an hour. Wrote to Dorothy and Wrote an address to be presented to Mr. Heinmiller by the Chosen Friends. Went down to the Manse about a quarter to 9 to read "Business is Business" to Miss Brownlee. Quite Mild. Shampooed my hair in the morning. 1920 February 14 (Saturday) Getting Colder. Was writing Library Cards most of the Morning. Finished all the cards there were and there are still about 36 Names to write. Finished "The Clash". Duncan came up after dinner and brought me some snaps and a letter from Adelaide to read. Wrote up notes on "The Clash." Went to Public Library and accessioned the rest of the books for Mrs. Ferguson. Went on down town and came home & shovelled off the walk. Snowing quite hard and drifting badly. Ferna came over and spent the evening and we had a nice chat. The train is very late. Had not left Stratford when it should have been in Chesley. Jim Stewart's body is expected on it. Charles tired out so cannot wait up for it. Practised about 20 Minutes only. February 15 Sunday Very stormy. Went to church in the Morning. As there are about 20 cases of Flu in town the Board of health decided to close up Schools, Churches, Library, Reading Room, Skating Rink, Bijou & Pool Room & allow no social Gatherings. Order to come into effect at 1 o'clock to-day so there will be no Church to-night or S.S. {Sunday School} Saw Charlie and family at Church in the Morning. Got very Stormy and quite cold. About 4.20 I went out to shovel out the path and finished it about 5 o'clock. Played the piano for about an hour. Read "The Scarlett Letter." Charles had a fine rest. After tea Mr. Caldwell telephoned to say that Clarice had influenza. Little Emma Wettlaufer very ill with pneumonia. Train did not get in Saturday night until about 3.30 a.m. After Church Charles and Mr. M.A. went down to Stewart's and then over to see Mr. Blair who is quite ill. (heart) found him sitting up. Slept in. February 16 Monday 17 �Still storming with the sun shining occasionally amid the storm. Went out and shovelled the walk. Wrote to Miss Ward and Mr. McQueen. Practised three quarters of an hour. Was type writing all afternoon. Charles went to 1920 Jim Stewart's funeral. I went down town about half past five to get some Tomato soup and some meat. Still storming as hard as ever but frost is gone off the front door. North Windows covered with frost though Charles took a snap of me standing beside the big snow bank at the foot of the steps. It is higher than my head so I hope the picture of it will be a good one. So windy I guess I will sleep inside. Trains Cancelled. Worst storm this winter. February 17 Tuesday. Still Storming. Part of the path was drifted up level. Hard work to throw the snow over the bank. Took me about two hours to shovel out the walk. Was so tired I had to lie down for awhile. Typed a couple of probates. Called to see Mrs. Simpson who has been ill and then went to see Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Jeni Stewart there. She is feeling very badly about Jim's death. One train went up to-day And one went down about 6 o'clock. Mrs. Jim Stewart was going back to 1920 Waterloo on it with her father. Practised for an hour after tea. Florence Leslie and Miss Smart are the latest flu victims. Wrote to Dorothy and Frank. Slept inside. February 18 Wednesday. Went down to Bank with S.S. {Sunday School} collection and got Meat. Practised an hour and a quarter. When I came home, Charles had neuralgia in his head. Got him some aspirin and he lay down and had a sleep. I left him sleeping when I went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Was to go with Miss Bridgman to McDonald house to see about getting Meals there but as school is closed she has decided to go home on the early train in the Morning. Went with her to Cobean's and the Enterprise office. Got the Mail at the Post Office and took it to the office & then came home. Practised 3/4 of an hour in the evening. Very cold night. Slept inside. February 19 Thursday 18 �Typed the entries of yesterday for Charles. Cleaned and oiled my typewriter. Charles's head feels better this Morning. 1920 practised an hour and a half. Wrote to Clare. After dinner went over to see Ferna who leaves to-morrow morning for Guelph to see Alma and then on to Toronto and Montreal. (She expects to see Dorothy in Toronto). Then went down town - got a box of candy for Charlie's birthday and some tea and soup for Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor} . Went up to Mother's where I left the box for Charlie on the supper table. Visited Mother & called to see Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor}who is better and says she will be up on Monday. Duncan came up after tea to see "Life." Then Charles, Duncan and I played seven-up. Duncan who was in debt for toothpicks refused to go home until he had gained up and had 7 to the good. 22° below zero at 7.a.m. Slept inside. February 20 (Friday) Worked all Morning for Charles. Duncan was up for a little While. Went down town, met Miss Brownlee & Mrs. Tuer and walked around with them to Mrs. Oliver's to get Miss Brownlee's fancy work as she was 1920 leaving on the afternoon train for home (Barrie) Nice day. Then I called to see Mrs. Blair. Mr. Blair very poorly and was right in bed. Had been somewhat better but took bad in the night. (heart) Called to see Jean Bell who seemed to be fairly bright. Then called to see Jean Johnston but found her out and called in Mrs. (Dr.) Maire who has been ill with quinsy. Walked up with Mrs. Ferguson. She says Miss Murray contemplates leaving Havergal and going to Nova Scotia to teach with a friend of hers. Wrote to Dorothy after dinner and after tea to Mrs. Leitch (who is in Cleveland having gone over there from Hamilton, where she had gone to attend her mother's funeral, to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law who died suddenly of heart trouble) Nell, Douglas, Mr. Atkinson and Janet Feehan (Atkinson) whose baby boy arrived on Jan. 24th. Quite frosty again to-night so shall sleep inside. February 21 (Saturday) Worked for Charles until about 12.30. Practised an hour. Did my darning. Went down to public Library in the afternoon and did some work for Mrs. Ferguson. Then went down town 19 �to get some things for Dorothy's box of eats. Wrote a note to Clare re her bank deposits bonuses etc. Fine day- thawing some places in the sun. Wrote to Miss Small & Irene Frazier. February 22 (Sunday) No church or Sunday School. Seemed a very long day. Beautiful sunshiny day with a little feeling of spring in the air. I read "The Last Hope" by H. Seton Merriman. Went out and shovelled snow from outside sidewalk. Was out an hour and a half altogether. Charles had neuralgia in his head again. After 2. p. m. I hope it may soon be better. Charlie and Alice were up in the evening. They had walked around a five mile block in the Afternoon, (had the 6 children with them) Charlie is going to Toronto in the morning. Wrote to John Hewitt and his Mother. 1920 Quite frosty again to-night so still sleeping inside. Blanche Gillies called in the afternoon. February 23 (Monday) Mild day but snowing hard. Just after I started to shovel out the sidewalk. Must have snowed an inch to-day. (More than that) Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor}came to wash 1st time she has been out washing since she hurt her ankle. Instead of arriving about a quarter past ten or later she astonished us by appearing about ten minutes past nine. Did some work for Charles in the Morning. Went down town and got some card and paper to do up Dorothy's boxes of 'eats'. Got 2 boxes ready. Walked down with Charles to carry one to Post Office while he carried the other. Wrote Dorothy a letter. Went on down to the office to get Mail. Came home and shovelled the walk. Practised for an hour. Read The Globe. Played for Charles an hour in the evening. Slept outside. February 24th (Tuesday) Worked for Charles all morning. Practised two hours altogether. Did some Short-hand & some French. Went out in the afternoon. Somewhat 1920 colder. Called at Blair's to enquire how Mr. Blair was- somewhat better. Mr. Tuer was there at the same time. Called at Johnston's but Jean out again. Then went down to Stanley's. Mrs. Stanley pretty well but not able to go out yet. They had a fine picture of Stanley and 20 �had had a letter from Delphine saying she weighed 117 lbs when she was married and now weights 178 lbs. Was visiting Janet {Feehan?} Atkinson and says the baby is a very fine baby. After tea I read to Charles as he was afraid it might make his head pain again. Has not bothered him scarcely at all to-day. About 10 p.m. Duncan called on his way to the late train to meet his father. Got quite frosty at night so slept inside. February 25th (Wednesday) Beautiful sunshiny day but not thawing. Trees were covered with hoar frost and when the wind blows it looks just as though we were having a number of snow flurries. Worked all morning for Charles. No soft water in 1920 the bathroom tank so for about a week we were carrying water up from the cistern. Now it appears the cistern is about dry, for the water is very muddy, so we are melting snow. Wish there would soon be a rain to fill the tank. Are afraid to run the hard water in because of the tank for radiators and the water first being connected with bath room tank and hard water would fill them up. Went down to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Mrs. Beattie & Miss Florence Kirchener to see me about looking over Miss Kirchener's paper for Horticultural Society. After tea Duncan came up and we played seven-up until Duncan went to meet the late train at 10.30. Charlie did not get home last night. Went to Frank. Very frosty. Below zero so slept inside. February 26th. (Thursday) Did some work for Charles. Went down town for meat and called at Miss Milne's with my purple dress to have it fitted properly. Finished "The Haunted Book Store." {Christopher Morley} Went down to fit my kimina (kimono}. New Spring goods just arrived so stayed 1920 to look them over. very pretty but awful price. foulards $8 a yard other silks $7. serges $10$12 and higher. One wonders how people will be able to get clothes. Wrote to Clare. Some men came to the house on business and I had to write a letter for Charles. Very cold day and a blizzard started in afternoon. Very cold night. Will Sleep inside. Did some French & Short-hand. February 27 (Friday) 21 �Was kept busy with office work until 2 o'clock. Charles was not feeling very well (stomach out) so he did not go to the office in the afternoon. Had another letter to write for him. Got him hot water bottle etc. and about five o'clock he began to feel better, I spent an hour shovelling the walk and side walk. Cold day. Went down to the office with letters I had written & got the Globe and the Mail from the office. Practised an hour in the evening. Wrote to Dorothy. Duncan came up about 8 o'clock & read The Literary Digest. Slept inside. 1920 February 28 Saturday. Did Some work for Charles. Mr. Bell called and began discussing Forward Movement and it was 11 o'clock before Charles got away to the office. It is now 3.30 p.m. and he has not yet got home to dinner. Still cold and snowing steadily. Drifting some Noon train got in about 2 o'clock. Took Charles down a Thermos bottle of bovril and some soda biscuits. office still full of people. Went up to see Mother. came home, shovelled the walk and took some papers over for Mr. Black. It was after seven when Charles got home for his tea. Tried to get started on a paper of Miss Florence Kirchener's but found it hard work. Practised an hour. Quite frosty so slept inside. February 29th Sunday. Still no church. Walked up the hill with Charles in the morning. Fine day but still enough frost to make the snow crack. Wrote the paper on "What a Horticultural Society could do for a Small Town. Then we over to Mrs. Beattie's to read it to her. She approved. Charles went to Biehn to see Fred W. 1920 Adolph who arrived on Saturday night with his father's body. We were to go to the Manse but Manse all dark when I came past so came on home. Charles telephoned from the Manse later. Rink was going to open last night in spite of notice from Board of Health but thought better of it when they were served with a notice. Dr. Main, Medical Health officer had told Mr. Lustig he could open and he would not say anything. Dr. Main says he is going to resign to-morrow because the Council will not raise his salary. Poor kind of a town Official. Played the piano for an hour & a half. Will sleep in yet again to-night. Cut out some material for a picture letter I want to write to Blanche Gillies. Charlie and Alice came up for awhile. 22 �March 1st. Monday. Cold and stormy. Had some office work to do and had to go down in the morning to fit my kimina {kimono}. Typed out the paper on "What a Horticultural Society could do for a Small Town. Cut out a lot more material for my picture letter. Had to go down in afternoon to fit my kimina {kimono} and called at McDonald House & gave Miss Kirchner her paper for Guelph Meeting on Friday. Accumulated still some more material for Blanche's letter. March 2nd. Tuesday. Had to do some work for Charles and typed "an apology" to send to Dorothy re not thanking us for box, not writing, not dating her letters, etc. Took the work down to the office and got myself a new pair of foot livles {levels/levelers?} came home and had lunch and Charles & I caught the train for O. Sound {Owen Sound}. Going to hear Ex-President Taft lecture. Mr. & Mrs. Bell and Jean went along & Messrs. Conrad & Christian King were there Also Jean, Mrs. Bell and I went to McKay's in a taxi. Later Mr. Bell and Mr. Mickle arrived at the house where Jean was to stay & rest until we went home. Mr. Bell and I went down town, called on Davena Ritchie. Went to Scarrow's and looked at shoes for Jean but found she would have to fit them herself. Visited the two book stores and bought a book for Alice for a birthday present (birthday to-day) and Mrs. Bell bought a picture book for Donald McKay - the little sick & helpless son of the house. Met Mr. Bell & Mr. Mickle at the Seldon house where we had tea. Then walked up to McKay's with Jean's bag and went on to the West End Methodist Church to the lecture. Saw Dr. Middlebro, Mr. Dyer, Jack Telford, Mr. Black, Davena & Matie Ritchie & Miss Kate Bell in the audience. Mr. Kilbourne Acted as chairman & gave a good address. Mr. Taft gave a most excellent address on "The League of Nations." He is not nearly so stout as he appears in his pictures. He has a splendid smile & a most entrancing little chuckle. He speaks very quietly but convincingly and has a great fund of humor. His Jokes are preceded by the little chuckle. Had a few minutes chat with Miss Kate Bell When leaving the church. Returned to hotel where we had a chat in the sitting room with Miss Doyle, the proprietoress {proprietress}. Got to bed about 12. p.m. March 3rd. Wednesday 23 �Had breakfast with the Bells at hotel. We all called on Davena & Matie Ritchie. Charles went to attend to some business. Mrs. Bell and I went to the drug store for some tooth-paste and then visited Miss Bell's School. We went to the Kindergarten and saw the children play. Then visited the Manual Training Room & the Domestic Science room Where a sewing class was in session. Then visited Miss Bell's room where she had the children read for us. She must be some teacher for they read splendidly (2nd Bk "The Cricket and the ant.") We visited Jessie McTavish's room where the kiddies sang for us. Then we visited the Art Teacher's room and saw some very good work done by pupils from 2nd Bk up to Entrance Class. Also called at Mr. Shaw's (Principal) room. The Bells and the Mickles went to McKay's for dinner. Jean had spent the time resting but had a young man visitor in the evening. Drove to station in taxi. Train not in but only had to wait about 15 minutes. Taft came down on train, only one coach on. Mr. M.A. H. got in at Tara & told us Taft was to address the Chesley School children from the car. Quite a crowd at the station (Will Lamont is Brakeman on the train) Mr. Taft spoke very nicely & crowd gave him a cheer when he started & when he finished. Mr. McDonald introduced him & Dr. Biehn was on platform as representative of School Board. Went down to office to see if there was a letter from Dorothy - got one. Then went over to see Mrs. Leitch who got home on Monday night from Cleveland where she went from Hamilton (her brother's funeral) to her sister-in-law's funeral in Cleveland. Our train almost ran over a man just before we reached Chesley station. A Jew got on the track & did not hear the train. The cow catcher threw him over a couple of times and he rolled down of the snow bank to within a few inches of the wheels of the train. Had his cap torn to bits and his head cut but will be alright it seems. Cut out some more material for my picture letter. March 4th. Thursday. Did some work for Charles in the morning but cut some material for picture letter. (at same time cleaning out the shelf below library couch.) Mr. Caldwell is sick so I spent the office afternoon at the office. First thaw since before Christmas and it was raining when I came home at 6 o'clock. Charles went out with the shovel to dig out the sewer trap and I shovelled out quite a length of sidewalk. Slept outside. Wrote to Clare. March 5th. Friday 24 �Wind changed in the night. Windows covered with frost again and quite a fall of snow. Did some work for Charles. Then cut out pictures, at the same time clearing out shelf under couch. Went down town in the afternoon and shovelled the walk when I came home. (was at it half an hour) After reading "The Globe" and "The Enterprise continued 'cut out' work. It got quite stormy. Mr. Schmidt said it was the stormiest day this winter out in the country but I fancy he has forgotten some of the storms. Bad day, however. Wrote to Dorothy, Carnival tonight, fixed Bert Lemke's head dress. Slept outside. March 6th (Saturday) Worked all morning for Charles. Mr. Caldwell still confined to the house. Continued 'cut-out' work. Fine, bright day but still very frostly. Went down town in the afternoon. After tea Dr. Biehn came up to see Charles, re Hul McGuire V. Halladay. Continued cut out work. Cold so slept inside. Have a bad cold. March 7th. (Sunday) Still cold but bright. Church again to-day. Went to church and to S.S. {Sunday School} Did not go to church at night as I had neuralgia in my head. Quite stormy when we came home from School. Meeting after S.S. {Sunday School} to discuss Graded helps, not considered very feasible. Misses Ella McLean, Irene Halliday, C. Pollock, Mr. Tuer and myself are to meet at our house to-morrow night and try and re-arrange classes upstairs. Went to Coles re box for Dorothy's birthday. Played the piano for an hour. Charlie and Alice came up after church. Very windy so shall sleep inside. March 8th. (Monday) Charles left for Walkerton on the early train. Blocked and did not leave until about 8.20. Mrs. Ryan made a mistake and called him at 5.15 a.m. He had mixed up his watch in setting it, too, and came in at 1.15 to know the time so altogether he had a disturbed night. Did some work that Charles left for me. Wrote to Miss Mcnaughton for Mrs. McGregor{MacGregor}. Then went down with my work. Very Stormy. Had a letter from Frank asking for information in regard to relatives in Victoria & Vancouver. Went into the office and answered it at once as Frank wanted the letter before he leave California (about 15th) came home & Shovelled out the walk. Had a 25 �S.S. {Sunday School} meeting to change classes re: Irene Halliday, Ella McLean, Cassie Pollock, Mr. & Mrs. Tuer here. Had sandwiches & coffee for them. Duncan was here for an hour before they came looking at "Life." Trains cancelled. Had telephone message from Hanover where the men, Charles, Dr. Biehn & B.S. Halladay (His case in the West) have to stay all night. Very Stormy day. Slept inside. March 9th. Tuesday. Monday Much Milder to-day. Charles drove up from Hanover and got here a few minutes before 11. Came home to dinner but had to hurry back to Division Court as train got in about one o'clock instead of at 4.30 as reported at Hanover would be the case. Yesterday Morning's train is reported off the track up north. Eva McDonald, ready to go to Toronto, and Ida Halladay, going to Acton to visit Ethelyn, both are stranded here until there is a train. Did some Shorthand, some French & some Memory work. Practised two hours altogether. Went up to see Mother. Mild but storming when I came home. Judge Greig came up for tea and while he was here I did part of an initial on my dresser cover. Slept outside. March 10th. Wednesday Did some work for Charlie. Went down to Mrs. Crow's for my music lesson. Came home and shovelled snow for an hour. Eva Mar. McDonald and Pearl Buckley called. Pearl was returning a book she borrowed. Practised for an hour altogether & did some short-hand & French. Have Moved outside to sleep. Wrote to Dug March 11th. Thursday. Did some work for Charles. Got my S.S. {Sunday School} orders ready and went down to the bank with them. Mr. Tuer came up at 11 a.m. and we arranged to start a New Cradle Roll. Went out and shovelled snow for an hour. Wrote to Dorothy and Clare. Practised 3/4 of an hour. Duncan came up in the evening and we played Seven-up. Was 11 p.m when he went home. He owed me 30 Sticks of timber. Charles was reduced to 5 and I, having 78, had increased by capital more than threefold. Rained in night. 1st rain since November. March 12th. Friday. 26 �Rather a Jubiliation in the bathroom this morning as it rained in night and tank half full. Had a real bath and a shampoo. Was busy until 1 o'clock with office work. Wrote to Nell and a birthday letter to Dorothy who will be 21 years old on Sunday. I sent her $10 and her dad sent her $15. Rainy at least showery day. Roads are impassable. At Mr. Peter Kincaid's funeral, which is to-day. The Sleigh (hearse could not get out) is to be drawn by men. Shovelled snow for an hour. Had to write a note for Free Press for Charles & type it after tea. Freezing at night. March 13th. Saturday Very cold to-day. Did the entries then, as Mr. Caldwell is away (to Hamilton to visit a friend & have his eyes tested) Charles telephoned me and I went to the office & got some work and came home to do it on my own typewriter. Did my darning and mending (at noon & after tea). Went to the office in the afternoon but did not get a chance to get much work as there were so many people in. Very cold to-night. Started to arrange picture letter for Blanche Gillies. March 14th. Sunday. Went to church twice & to S.S. {Sunday School} Did some work on my picture letter. Nice day but cool. Only Charlie, Margaret & Alice Jean at church so they did not come up. Dorothy's birthday. 21 to-day so we rang her up. Nice to hear her sweet voice. She says she is going to do all kinds of things now she is 21. March 18 Monday Mr. Caldwell still away. Did the entries in the morning and continued my picture letter. Then Charles phoned for me to come down and do some affidavits. When I came home I proceeded with picture letter. Wrote a note to Clare at the office. After dinner shovelled for awhile. Snow was pretty icy so found a little was enough. If Charles wants me he is to telephone for me. Went down town about 5 o'clock. Duncan came up after tea to see "Life." His dad is making an Irish window display. Went to attic & got old harp for Duncan. March 16th. Tuesday 27 �Worked for Charles. Then did my picture letter. Shovelled the rest of the side walk up to McCannell's. Mrs. M.A. Halliday called. Finished my letter. Mr. & Mrs. Tuer came up about a quarter to ten for a little while. Fine Spring day. Thawing. Freezing & Snowing at night. March 17th. Wednesday Did some office work. Cleaned up Dorothy's closet. When Charles came home for dinner he had some work he wanted finished for afternoon train. Did it. Went to Mrs. Crow's for lesson. Called at office, M.A.'s office & let them see my letter. Then called to see Mrs. Leitch. Mrs. Ferguson brought me address for me to type. Mr. Caldwell came up and we had a game of seven-up. Cold to-day. Snowing quite a show for awhile. March 18th. Thursday. Did some work for Charles. Cleaned up my closet. Typed some riddles for Blanche and some poems (?) for Ferna which I promised to send her. Charles Went up to Mother's to see her after tea went to church to social evening held for saying farewell to The Wm. Halliday family and the Gillies Family. Programme - Hymns, Scripture Lesson, Duet Mrs. Crow & Mr. Workman (violin & piano) Speeches, Charlie, M.A.,Charles & piano solo Miss Elworthy. Vocal Duet. Mrs. Tuer & Ruby Milne, solo Miss Smellie, Violin Solo - Sammy Steinberg. Eats. Had a nice social time & got home about 11 o'clock. Wrote to Clare. March 19th. Friday. Did some work for Charles. He went to Tara on noon train returning on afternoon train. Got to be quite blizzardly. Great fall of snow and all the sidewalk has to be shovelled again. Wrote an address (Titles of songs) for Blanche & Wilda Gillies who are to be presented with oynx {onyx} rings at a girls party to-night. Went to Dr. Biehn's at 3 p. m. Called at Mrs. Leitch's Mrs. Crow's and Tuer's. Wrote to Dorothy. Had a letter from her to-day saying she had just got her hand out of splints a few days ago. Tore the ligaments but did not say how. March 20th (Saturday) Did some work for Charles. Shovelled the walk inside the garden, then, when I had typed my letters, went out and shovelled the sidewalk outside. Beautiful 28 �day but still cold wind. Went down to the office after dinner to bring up a jar of cream which Will Peterson brought in for us and which Charles forgot to bring up at noon. Then went down again to get some material for cushion tops and arranged and cut them. Practised an hour. Alice and Margaret came up with some carrots and got a parcel to take back with them. They stayed for quite a little chat. March 21st. Sunday. Went to church twice & to S.S. {Sunday School} Beautiful day. Charles was feeling very tired so did not go to church at night. S.S. {Sunday School} Teachers' Meeting after S.S. {Sunday School} which did not get out until half past four. Mr. M.A. Halliday gave in his resignation as superintendent not accepted but is to "be let out on bail" until September. As we are short about 4 teachers now it seems hard to see where the workers are to come from. Charlie and Alice came up after church. They had walked out to Lowe's. Mrs. Lowe is dead. to be buried Monday. March 22, (Monday) Took 25 pages of shorthand. Went down town for meat. Called Mrs. M.A. Halliday on the way home. She fell last week and sprained her shoulder. Said it felt somewhat better but she still has it in a sling. Typed my letters - got through about 2 o'clock - (had dinner of course) called on Mrs. Holford who is ill and also went to see Mr. & Mrs. Blair who have both been ill. Mr. Blair still in bed and Mrs. Blair went for a short walk, where sidewalk was cleared. Went down to Charlie's store and then came home and took Mrs. Ryan's watch down to Cobean's and got a new strap for it. Put covers on 3 cushions after tea and practised an hour during the day. Wonderful display of Northern lights & Mr. McDonald telephoned after 10 p.m. to get quotation from "Edinburgh After Flodden" Some time hunting it up but got it. Springlike day. Wore my spring coat for the 1st time since I put on my fur one. March 23rd Tuesday Did some work for Charles. Went down to get some meat. With crow bar Charles and I finished taking snow off in front of Krug's lot. Practised about half an hour. Mr. Caldwell and I went down at 4 o'clock and bought a cut glass fern bowl to presented to the Moores (Rev. & Mrs. Moore of Baptist Church) who are leaving for Georgetown. The McGaw Street Gang met here and then went to Biehn's where the Moores and Caldwells had been invited for the evening. I wrote an address and typed it for the occasion. The arrival of the gang was a 29 �great surprise to the Moores. Had a good time. Duncan was up in the evening for awhile. Covered 2 cushions. Fine spring day. March 24th Wednesday. Did the entries and a couple of probates for Charles. Mrs. Holford was to leave on the noon train for Owen Sound to go into hospital. Likely to have an operation. I called to see if I could assist her but she did not need any help. Covered 2 cushions. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Miss Kirchner and Mrs. Beattie called and Miss Kirchner brought me some most delicious maple cream for writing Horticulture paper for her. Practised about an hour altogether. Dr. Biehn has been appointed by Educational Board of Windsor to do School work so they will be leaving town. Sorry to see them go. Wrote to Alma at Guelph. Mr & Mr. Tuer came up after Prayer Meeting. Gave me some new ideas about the worth of our walnut furniture. Warm to-day but cooler at night. Prepared story for Pearl Buckley's composition (first outline) March 25th Thursday. Did Some work for Charles. Went down town for meat. Beautiful warm day. The sidewalks are all cleared but the streets and crossings are very dirty. Went out after dinner to go up to Mother's but met Mrs. Ferguson who told me she was in the Store so I had a chat with her there. Then went to the Public Library and helped Mrs Ferguson sort cards for over an hour. Pearl Buckley called there (had been up to the house) so I came up with her and gave her the notes. Wrote to Clare, Dorothy and Nell. March 26th. Friday. Warm day but got windy and much cooler. Rained during the night and there was one little shower during the day. Mrs. Ryan went off on the early train. I got up at 6. a. m. and, after seeing her started, stayed up. Did some work for Charles, did the work. Then went down to the McDonald House for dinner. Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Halliday there also. When I came home I did some more work for Charles. Then went down to Charlie's store and called on Mrs. Oliver who just came back from Toronto last night. Her sister died while she was down there. Got tea ready and washed the dishes. Mr. Moss was to come to cover the Library couch to- 30 �night but did not show up. I hope he comes along to-morrow as I would like it done before Dot comes home. March 27th (Saturday.) Did some work for Charles. Did the work at the house. Went down to McDonald House for dinner and dined with Hallidays again. Went down town in the afternoon and then went over to Mr. H Moss's to see if he was coming to put cover on couch. He was not in, and, although I left word, he has not shown up. Got tea and washed the dishes. Duncan came up for awhile. Then Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Davey and Miss Kirchner came in to talk over Horticultural Society with Charles. Took their notes for them. March 28th. Sunday. Did not go to church in the morning as it was 10 o'clock before we started breakfast and I had the dishes to do. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Blanche was away to Hanover so I had all the work to-day. Being Review Sunday Mr. Tuer gave an address on "The Forward Movement." Had a hint of my old pain so did not go to church but took measures to try and get rid of it. Charles, being very tired did not go either. Alice sr. and Margaret went to the Baptist church to hear Mrs. Moore Sing and arrived at the house before Charles did, who came along later from the Presbyterian church. Thunder storm with quite bright lightning and a great deal of wind. March 29th. Monday Very windy and quite cool. Did the entries and the house work. Went to dinner at the McDonald House and dined with Halliday's again. Practised an hour. Wrote to Ferna. Mr Furney called to see about a band concert. Kept me late getting tea, After tea Mr. Moss came over to re-cover the library couch. Cleared up the rest of the papers that were under it. Mrs. Ryan got home on the late train. Very cold & windy. Snowed at 6 o'clock and throughout evening. March 30th. Tuesday. Went down for meat. Got a table cloth ready to hem. Wrote to Miss Small. Just after dinner fire bell rang and King's Whistle blew furiously. Very windy & cold. It looked very serious for awhile but am glad to see they got 31 �it out. Did Some work for Charles. Covered two cushions. Wrote two addresses for Blanche & Wilda Gillies - typed them and went down town and got ribbon for them etc. March 31st Wedenesday Did some work for Charles. hemmed one end of my table cloth. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Went to a tea at Mrs. Beattie's about 30 there. Helped Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Beattie and Miss Kirchner serve the tea. Great spread. When I got home Charles and I went over to Mr. M.A.'s to say good bye to Mr. & Mrs. Will Halliday who leave to-morrow for Toronto. Mr. W. Halliday came home with a gold-headed cane presented to him by the Agricultural Society. Raining in afternoon & evening. April 1st. Thursday. Did Some work for Charles in the Morning and went down town before dinner for some probate forms. Did some more typing after dinner. stopped to go to the station to say good-bye to Laura Halliday. came back with Miss Leslie and Mrs. Tuer who came in for awhile, then finished up my typing and took the work to the office and did some shopping. Left my picture letter at Mrs. Biehn's - came home, having forgotten to call for it so went back down. Got supper ready for Dorothy and Mr. Douglas Mickle who are to arrive on the late train. Wrote 14 post cards (absurd views labelled "in, near, vicinity of Chesley etc." to be sent to Clare - one each mail till all gone. Duncan was up for a couple of hours. Went to train to meet Dorothy - left the house when it was 50 minutes late. Walked up and down the platform with Charles 3/4 of an hour before the train arrived. Had some time finding Dorothy and Dug {Doug} in the crowd. They had supper. Doug and Charles went to bed. Helped Dorothy (who has her broken hand in splints) to take a bath and we got to bed about half past one. Quite windy and cool. April 2nd (Friday) Good Friday. Raining hard in the Morning. Hemmed the other end of the table cloth. Prepared grapefruit for breakfast for Dorothy and Doug who got up about 10.30. Helped Dorothy throw out and burn some of her old letters. Hearing that Mrs. Holford's body had arrived went over to her house to see if I could do anything to help. Mrs. Lawrence (Mamie's cousin) was there. Then went down to the Manse and Biehns to tell Mrs. Biehn Mrs. Holford was dead (died after an operation for gall stones. Performed by Dr. Middlebro at O. Sound {Owen Sound}) Walked up and down the walk for an hour with Charles. Air fresh and 32 �energising. Cleared up cool. Practised ½ an hour. Dorothy and Doug went down to McDonald's and Dorothy went to a tea at Lynda Simpson's. After tea Edna, Mar. Jack and Wat came up and the Young folks played bridge until 10 o'clock when they went to a dance in Biehn's Hall. Blizzard at the time. April 2 3rd Saturday Did the entries for Charles. Helped Dorothy make her sandwiches for a tea dance. Went down town for meat. Went to the Public Library in the afternoon to help Miss Elworthy as Mrs. Ferguson is away to Toronto for Easter holidays. Dorothy had Eva, Mar., Edna, Isa, Pearl, Roy, Douglas, Harry, Wat, Wilfred Davison for a tea dance. Went back to Library after tea. Busy. Charles called and we went down to Leitch's and got flowers to send to Mrs. Holford funeral, came home and after the young folks left, Doug and 2 put rugs down and things away. Cold. wore my fur coat. April 4th. Sunday Went to church twice and to Sunday School. Cold. Wore my fur coat. Dorothy and Doug only went in the morning. Blanche Gillies' last Sunday. Mr. Halliday presented her with a "Book of Praise". Dorothy and Doug went over to Wellington Krug's after church for awhile. Charlie and Alice were up after church. Had skating in Paisley rink on Saturday night. April 5th (Monday) Did the entries for Charles. Went down town for meat. Lots of snow. Had to shovel it as the broom was not heavy enough. Fixed up my parcel for Blanche Gillies. Dorothy and Douglas went down town for a few minutes. Ida Halladay and Ethel Read are to come up to play Bridge. Regular snow storm this afternoon getting colder at night. Got tea waggon ready for Dorothy. April 6th. Tuesday Tank was empty in the bath-room. Charles turned on the hard water and then could not turn it off. Went over to McCannel's house to get Mr. McCannel but found he had gone to the store. Got him by phone and he came up and discovered that Charles had just been turning the tap the wrong way. The large tank was not empty but something had gone wrong with the ball. Mr. McConnell fixed it and I had several trips to the attic to see that valve worked properly when the tank was full. (Before all this) I got up 33 �at 5.20 and went over to see the Gillies family off to B.C. Cold wore my fur coat. Went down town for meat and to get a letter. As Charles was busy came home with the meat and then went back. Still busy so came on home. In the afternoon played treble Solitaire with Dorothy and Douglas Mickle. Went down town before tea. Dorothy and Doug went to play Bridge at McDonald's. After tea Went to the Public Library to help Miss Elworthy - no fire at all. Dorothy and Doug went to a dance in Hanover. April 7th. Wednesday Had a whole Morning's work this morning for Charles. Went down town in the afternoon for some corn, lettuce, etc. Practised an hour after tea. Dorothy and Doug have gone down to the McDonald's. Regular blizzard from about 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Quite a lot of snow has fallen. April 8th. Thursday Did the entries. Went down town for meat. Wrote to Clare, Nell and Frank. Dorothy very fine address. He came back from China with Tweet Dickson and thought very highly of her. At the close of the banquet Mr. Jno. Oswald and Mr. J.C. Milne announced their intention of giving $500 each. Called into Tuers on the way home to deliver part of their goods we carried up. May 11th Tuesday. Went down town for meat and to get my Oxford stretched. Went up to School room with Charles to take down flags and then to office for parcels. Wrote an article on the banquet and one on Miss Meuser's Recital for the Enterprise and took them down and went on down for my oxford. Typed 12 copies of Dorothy's poem "The Day sleeps and awakens." Mr. Tuer came up for a little while with a list for Forward Movement returns Which are now $6500. Wrote to Dorothy and to Mother. Practised for about half an hour. Fine day but wind still cool. May 12th Wednesday Did the entries and a couple of letters. Typed 28 copies of Forward Movement lists - 2 pages each single space) for Charles. M. Tuer called after dinner just as I was going to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Went down for my lesson. Wrote another letter for Charles after tea. May 13th. Thursday 34 �Went down town for meat. Called at Mrs. Green's to pay her for housecleaning and at Mrs. Beattie's. both out. Typed 25 Forward Movement letters for Charles who went out to Peter McTavish's with Mr. Halliday to canvas for Forward Movement. Wrote to Clarre and Frank. Practised ½ an hour. Very cool at night. Had to wear Dorothy's fur when I went down at 9 p.m. to post my letters and could feel the cold through my coat. Got telephone message from Rockwood that Ms. Joliffe is dead. Charles went to Preparatory Service. May 14th Friday Did a second copy of lists for Forward Movement canvassers. Went to office to get them posted. Delivered M.A. Halliday's W. T. Ross', Charlie's, M. Ewarts's, Mr. Dolphin's, Mr. Milne's and then went around to Cobean's house with his. Practised an hour. Went down town in the afternoon. Called to see Mrs. Caldwell who goes to Walkerton Hospital on Monday for an operation. (Is going over Sunday Morning.) After tea had to write a couple of letters for Charles. Mr. Fiddis called to leave his Forward Movement cards. May 15th. Saturday Charles went to Rockwood on the early train to Mrs. Joliffe's funeral. Did my Mending. Went down town in the Afternoon and knit a few rows on Aldyth Harper's sweater while I was in the Store. Duncan came up after tea and Charles got home on the late train. Nice day. Charles met a lot of old family friends in Rockwood. Heard that his grandfather and grandmother were present at the organization of the London Missionary Society. The pipes at the factory burst with the frost last night. Sunday* (over the page) May 17th Monday. Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor} ill so she did not come after saying she would be here which made Mrs. Ryan late with the washing. Went down town for meat in the morning. Clarice, Victor and Douglas Caldwell were here for dinner as their father over in Walkerton for Mrs. Caldwell's operation. Real spring day but looks like rain. Mr. McConnel came up this morning and put the new tank in the attic. Hunted up some clothes for Mr. Moss. Went down town in the afternoon. After tea Mr. Robt. Oswald and Mr. Wm. English called for Forward Movement cards. Went to Young People's Meeting to see the Mission Band's little play. May 18th. Tuesday. 35 �Charles and Mr. Andrew Young went off at 9 a.m. to canvass their district. I went down town with my S.S. {Sunday School} collection in the morning and took my hat to Miss Toms. Charles had dinner at Mr. John Oswald's and phoned for me to get Mr. W. T. Ross' cards and those of Mr. S. M. Ewart. Went down for them in the afternoon for them. Typed the W.M.S. address to Mrs. Irvine and took it over to Mrs. Ferguson after taking it to the office to be bound. Totalled up the Subscriptions after Charles got home. Mr. Tuer and Mr. Wm. English came up to see list. Total to-night - $10,659.17. Nice day. Raining during night. Threatening all day but no rain. Wrote to Agnes Anderson for Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor} who started out to come to our place this morning but was ill and only got as far as Leitch's. May 16th. Sunday. * Went to church and to Sunday School but did not go to church at night as a representative of Sailors' Mission took the service. Beautiful day. Walked up and down outside for some time after church in the Morning. Communion Sunday. Charlie, Alice and Duncan were up after Church at night. May 19th. Wednesday. Typed a letter for Charles. Wrote to Dorothy. Mr. J.A. Patterson - K.C., (to report progress in Forward Movement), Mr. Follis, Alma Halliday, Mrs. Wm. Krug, (still in hospital at Kitchener) and to Miss Small. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. As it was raining when I was through she lent me an umbrella. Took it back to her before tea. Rained quite hard. Got our veranda chairs out to-day. The air was beautifully fresh and I sat on veranda to read the Globe. (in the rain) Kind of rain one likes to be out in. May 20th. Thursday. Very hot. Wrote a long letter for Charles in the Morning and took it down to him as it had to go on the noon train. Mrs. Ryan forgot her oven and burnt the pudding so I went down town for an ice cream brick. Wrote to Clare and Sophia Albright (for Clare to see if she would go to camp) Charles went out with Mr. M.A. H. to canvass on the Kirkwood line. Wrote another letter for Charles after dinner. He was collecting limbs cut off apple tree by prunner. Went to post letters at Post Office. Then called to see Miss 36 �Annie Milne Who appears to be very ill. Also called to see Mrs. Douglas, who has been ill, but found her and Myrtle housecleaning. Charles had tea out at Allan Kirkwood's. Not very well pleased with the result of their canvass. Practised an hour. May 21st. Friday. Wrote a letter for Charles. Went down for meat. Wrote to Frank. Ripped my autocracy gown and my red dress. Went over to Miss Milne's with the New York Times. Went down town. In the evening Mr. Caldwell came up for some seeds. Then Mr. Kellerman came over as he and Charles are the Committee for floats for the 3rd of June. Charlie, Alice, Duncan and Bill came up to see the new tent and army cots which arrived to-day for camp. It was after 11 when Mr. Kellerman left. May 22nd Saturday Went down town to see about getting my suit fixed properly. Then went to see Mrs. Beattie about float for Horticultural Society. She gave me a daisy root which I planted. Wrote a letter to High School Inspector with list of applicants for Principal for Charles. Called at Miss Milne's with some flowers for Miss Annie Milne who is very poorly, Planted some flower seeds. Went down town in the afternoon. Called at the office and took a long letter for Charles which I typed. Charles and I went down town in the evening to get the War History from the office. Called in Charlie's store. May 23rd Sunday Fine day in the morning. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Rained in the afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Tuer came up after S.S. {Sunday School} to see the tulips. After church at night Mrs. Beattie and I went for a walk. Then she came in and I divided up my seeds with her. Charles, Duncan, Margaret and Alice went to Oliphant this morning for the 24th. Duncan & Charlie to paint the cottage, Alice & Margaret to clean it. May 24th. Monday. Got up at 5.30 a.m. Left at 7 for Brussels Party, Mr. W.T. Ross Charles Myself and Mr. Beattie driving. When we got to Walkerton went to the green House and ordered geraniums, salvia etc. and got some roses for Mrs. Caldwell. Then went up to the hospital to see Mrs. Caldwell. Took her the roses and a book. Found her quite bright and cheerful. 37 �Passed through Formosa, Bellmore, Jamestown and About a half a mile from Wroxeter. When we got to Brussels Mr. Ross insisted that we go to his father's. Miss Anna Ross very ill. Mrs. Smith (sister) in charge of home. Her husband died in the Spring and her nephew since then. Mr. Ross & Miss Ross of Kincardine there also. He went to see the Chicken farm and saw the chickens hatching in the incubator and a little girl packing day old chicks in pasteboard boxes for shipment all over the country. 25 in a box and she just put them in like eggs. Went for a drive around town in the afternoon with Dr. Geo. Ross (dentist) from Wingham. Started home about 7.30. Got here at 10.30. Mr. Beattie went to Mitchell races so we had to wait for him. Charles was busy investigating the John Kyle charges. Found nothing in them. Fine day. Tuesday May 25th. Fine day. Worked in the garden all morning. Made 3 flower beds at the back and put in my seeds. Wrote to Dorothy and to Mrs. Smith, Brussels, and to Clare. Went over to Mrs. Beattie's to help her parcel up and send out Horticultural shipment. Went down to school to get Miss Pollock to get boys to deliver parcels. Called at Tuer's. After tea called on Miss Annie Milne and took her over a book. Mrs. Beattie and I tramped around until 10 o'clock to see Who would decorate cars for the Procession on June 3rd. Charles at session meeting. Wednesday May 26th. My knee was slightly sore last night but when I was down town this morning it got much sorer and I called & Dr. Rannie bandaged it for me but it got worse on the way home. However I went down town in the afternoon. Charlie, Duncan & Alice came up in the evening and the new tent was put up to see how it looked. A few holes & several patches discovered. Mrs. Beattie came over with some seeds and the Horticultural float was discussed. Mrs. Crow in Toronto so no lesson. May 27th. Thursday. Knee quite sore. Mr. Tuer came up to see the tent and I went around the garden with him to get artichokes sorrel & cress. Went to bank with S. S. {Sunday School} collection and Mr. Ryan's and Tommy's deposits. Helped Charles take the tent down. Wrote to Clare. Just heard from Aunt Maggie that Dora committed suicide {Dorothea Mary “Dora” Dickson Hand 38 �Fenelon Falls, daughter of Margaret Halliday Dickson, see page 9} & Charlie phoned that Mr. Engel died this morning at 5 o'clock, at 6:30 p.m. Charlie and Alice came along in the car and we left for Hanover. Called first at Engel's. Saw Jack, Mrs. Dowkes, Dr. Engel, Mrs. Engel, Duncan and Mrs. Ball. Mrs. Engel seemed quite dazed. Mr. Engel had been ill for 9 weeks with rheumatism. Then had pleursy {pleurisy} and finally the fluid on the lungs filled the heart. Dorothy got home on Tuesday from Detroit but did not see her father as they were afraid of the excitement for him if even knowing she was in Hanover. Went to the Recital in the Misses Hahn's study. (Charlie and Alice had received tickets from Miss Hahn and wanted us to go to the Recital with them. So, upon hearing of Mr. Engel's death, we left a half an hour earlier to allow time to call on them.) Prof. Viggo Rihl was the pianist and he was wonderful. Saw Mrs. Miller and the Hahns and found Mr. Workeman {Workman}there. He came home with us in the car. They served sandwiches and coffee at the close of the programme and we got home about 11 p.m. Quite cool coming home. May 28th. Friday. cool this morning. Knee somewhat better. Went down for meat in the morning and to Miss Milne's to take my suit blouse in to be fixed as sleeves do not fit. put in some flower seeds in the afternoon. Went down town to give Charlie birthday present for Alice whose birthday is tomorrow. Charlie not there so gave it to Alice who promised not to open it until tomorrow. Wrote to Dorothy, Doug Mickle, Frank and Aunt Maggie. So cool we required a fire in the grate to-night. Wrote 3 letters for Charles. Mother came home from Toronto late train. Saturday Thursday May 29th. Went down town in the morning for meat. Wrote a letter (long one) for Charles. After dinner went to Hanover (Party: Charles, Charlie, Alice sn., Duncan Bill and myself) to Mr. Engel's funeral. We sat in the car while the two Charlies attended the services on the lawn. Then as there was still a Masonic Service to come, we left and came home. Went to Miss Milne's to fit my suit blouse. Washed my hair after tea. Sunday May 30th. 39 �Went to church twice & to S.S. {Sunday School} Typed a list of names for Honour Roll to be put up in vestibule of church and also three notices for church. Mother came up after church. While we were at S.S. {Sunday School} she went to see Miss Annie Milne & Charlie called for her after S.S. {Sunday School} After church at night Charlie, Alice (sn) and Margaret came up for awhile. Monday May 31st. Worked in the garden until 12 a.m. (Put out 13 phlox, 13 petunias, 13 stocks and filled a bed with seeds. Did a probate for Charles. Got Dorothy's panama hat from attic, went down street, got a box at the store and mailed it to her. Went for a walk. Intended to call on Mrs. Wm. Krug, who returned from Waterloo Hospital on Friday night, but did not want to pass the bull dog. Watered plants after tea and went down to Church to discuss float "Canada Helps Armenia" with Cavell girls. Mr. Tuer called in the Morning for list for Honour Roll. Some names added. Mrs. Oliver called in the evening, also some of the Cavell girls. Hot & dry. Tuesday June 1st. Did some typewriting for Charles. Worked in the garden all Morning. Went down town in the afternoon and called to see Mrs. Wm. Krug. found her fairly well but of course not very strong. After tea went over to Mrs. Beattie's to help her make cedar wreaths for side of float. Margaret, Alice; Margaret & Alice Stevens came up to see about dresses for the float and I found them here when I got home. Hot & dry. Wednesday June 2nd. Went down town for meat. Geraniums and Salvia came. Helped Mr. Clifton a little with them. Wrote to Clare. Went down to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Found Mr. Tuer and girls waiting for orders re float when I got home. After tea Mr. & Mrs. Tuer Charlie, Duncan, Margaret, Alice, Margaret Fry, Frances, Isabel, Margaret & Mary Steven and Annie Sloan were all here and we were all busy working at the 2 floats which were in the back yard "Armenia aids Canada" and the Horticultural Float. Hot - rained about 10 drops or so in the evening. Much cooler after tea. Thursday June 3rd. 40 �Got up at 5.30 a.m. Mr. Tuer came along about 6 a.m. Put up flags on pole, horse & pony house. Helped on floats and got them started off. (In Angus McDonald's truck for "Armenia Helps Canada" and Mr. Porters' dray for Horticultural Float). Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Tuer and I went down to school grounds to see floats assembled there. Mrs. Beattie and I came up here While Mrs. Tuer dropped off at the Manse. Mrs. Beattie and I walked down to see the Roller rink. Just had rough floor partly on. Community dancing to-night. Took stuff off floats & put it away. Called at Biehn's in afternoon to wait for Beatties. Went to grounds in their car. (Party - Beatties, Misses Nell & Bell Elliot and myself) at 1.30 and got home at 6.15. Met Father Cadot, Mrs. McKay & Mrs. Middlebro of Owen Sound. After tea went down town to get facts for London Free Press. Took down account and typed it for telegram. Duncan came up. (Keith here to climb tree in the Morning & put up big flag & stayed for breakfast) Wrote to Dorothy. Played seven-up with Duncan until 11 o'clock. Fire in grate. Very cool all afternoon. Friday June 4 still quite cool out- getting warmer outside - fire in fireplace - none too hot. Practised about ½ hour in the Morning. Duncan came up to take the flag down and shot five blackbirds and hit two others. Mr. Caldwell went to Walkerton in the afternoon to see Mrs. Caldwell so had to go down to help Charles at the office. Put away flags. After tea I went over to call on Miss. Annie Milne. She was sitting up in a chair but looked pretty sick. She had been downstairs for the 3rd of June and got quite tired out. Saturday June 5th Did some letters etc. for Charles. Went down town (got orders ready) to Banks with S.S. {Sunday School} Money and ordered supplies for next 3 months. Wrote account of June 3rd Parade for Enterprise (Both Mr. McDonald and Mr. Nolan away on Press Excursion) and took it down. After dinner went down for some ham to make lunch for Charles who goes to Hamilton on the afternoon train. Went over to see take a book and some lilacs over to Miss Anne Milne. Warmer to-day but can still stand fire in the grate. Went to Father Cadot and sent him Dorothy's poem "The Day sleeps & awakens". Helped get lunch made up for Charles. Then he came home and announced that he had been knocked down and run over by an auto. (Mr. Patchell from the country who was following close behind a truck and who did not tout his horn) His ankle was very badly swollen where the wheel went over it. I bandaged it up and painted his thumb with iodine, where it was bruised. He decided to go 41 �on to Hamilton so I helped him pack and went to the station with him. I expect he will very stiff & sore to-morrow and will likely notice the shock more then. Mr. Caldwell came up for a book. Duncan came up and spent the evening. Charles telephoned about 10 o'clock that he was feeling somewhat better. Watered the flower beds at 6 p.m. Sunday June 6th. Much warmer to-day. Went to church in the morning and to S.S. {Sunday School} Mother came up after church and stayed until after S.S. {Sunday School} As Charlie broke the back axle of his car yesterday he could not come for her so I walked up to the Baptist Church with her. Getting very warm. Mrs. Ryan went to Paisley in car (Barnes Bowie, Ruby Robinson & Tom) so had to get my own tea. Wrote to Charles to send Dorothy's poems and to Mrs. Caldwell, Walkerton Hospital. Went down to post office with them. Watered the lawn which was very brown and did not go to church. Charlie, Alice sr. and Duncan were up after church and Mr. Caldwell came up to get a book. Charles telephoned from Hamilton that his foot was worse than he expected and he could not get around and so would be home tomorrow night. Monday June 7th. Went down at 7 o'clock and turned on the spray. Went down town for meat. Mended Charles' trousers where they were torn when he was hurt. Helped Duncan Measure off tennis court. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Biehn called to ask me to write an address for Mr. & Mrs. C. Smellie's 15th anniversary of their wedding Day, and a surprise party going out there. (I could not go as Charles coming home.) Went down town for the Mail. Played several games of tennis with Duncan. Wrote the address. Typed it after tea. Mrs. Beattie called for it. Began to rain about a quarter to 7. Rained heavily till about 10. Went to the station to meet Charles. Mr. Beattie came in from Smellie's to take him from the station and we came home in the car. Had to help Charles to bed. Sorry I could not go to Smellie's. Jen Krug invited me to go to Walkerton in the afternoon but had to stay home and write the address. Tuesday June 8th. Phone rang at 7 a.m. Dr. Rannie asking Charles to go out to make Mr. Fiddis' will. Got ready (helped him) 42 �and was away about 8 o'clock. arrived about 5 minutes too late. Went down town for meat and some Messages. Wrote to Margaret Howitt, Clare and Dorothy. Fine day. Went down after dinner for the Mail and to Miss Milne's to see about getting a dress made. Forgot to take some money down so went back with it. Meeting of Soldiers' Memorial Committee here in the evening - M.A. Halliday, Mr. Bell & Charlie. Decided to have a canvass of the town. Wrote 3 letters for Charles. Wednesday June 9th. Helped Charles with Forward Movement report. Directed Mr. Clifton and helped him put in the foliage plants. Went down town for the Mail and some messages. Played tennis with Duncan. Went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Ferguson's, Smellies'. Mrs. Elliot's Biehns' and Leitch's to invite them for to-morrow night - having Mr. Jas. Smellie here. Had ice cream. at Christie's. Mr. Leitch's treat. Went over to see Miss Annie Milne - found her poorly called in to see Mrs. M.A. as she was sitting on the verandah. Meeting of High School Board here to select Principal (as Charles cannot walk very well) Miss Meuser called in the afternoon to see about Theory Exams. I called at Mrs. Crow's to tell her why I did not come for my lesson. Alice Jean brought up the butter. Thursday June 10th. Was busy hunting up ideas for entertaining. Went down town after dinner to get some things for to-night. played tennis with Duncan in the Morning - 2 sets - 4-2. 4-3. 1st set for me. 2nd for Duncan. Arranged slips for guests - one to sing - to play- to recite, to find a partner and chose a stunt. Also an aeroplane trip - stop at Adirondacks to hunt. (pig in register) Sir Jas. Smellie found it after long hunt. Next stop Mackinack {Mackinac} to fish. (typed slips with conundrums. answers fish. Answers were pinned up around the room. Those who brought correct answers got sugar sticks. Next stop Klondike where they dug for gold nuggets (chocolates wrapped in gold paper by Duncan and Myself) in a box of sawdust with a wooden shovel. Miss Smellie & Mrs. Bell sang. Mr. M.A. H. played the piano. Mr. Chas. Smellie recited "Tam-oShanter", Mr. Leitch sang, Mr. Bell & Mrs. Jas. Smellie made speeches. Thunder storm which delayed the ice cream so was quite a wait between courses. Everybody seemed to have a good time. Charles feeling very tired. Duncan helped serve. Mrs. Green helped Mrs. Ryan. Party - Mr. & Mrs. M.A., Mr. & Mrs. Bell, Mr. & Mrs. Leitch, Mr. & Mrs. Beattie, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. 43 �Smellie, Misses Smellie, Mrs. Ferguson, Miss Elworthy, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Elliot, Mother, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Crow. Charlie and Alice, Mr. James Smellie. Broke up about 11.30 p.m. June 11th. Friday Tired and lazy to-day. Did a letter for Charles. Duncan was up. Went down town in the afternoon and called to see Mrs. McGregor {MacGregor}and then went on to call on Mother. Mr. Copeland (the prospective Principal for High School who came up to look over the ground before accepting the position) called at the house in the evening. Went over to Black's to return some books. Miss Blue called to enquire how Charles' foot was, Ruby Robinson to see Mrs. Ryan. Mr. Caldwell to see Charles, Miss Helen Smellie to get her glasses. Charles feeling more rested to-day. (Mr. Beattie still driving him up and down) Wrote to Miss McEachran. Practised about an hour. June 12th. Saturday Awake a good part of last night with sore throat. Croup to-day. Mended my Corsets. Went down town for meat. After dinner returned some books to Library. (Before dinner typed an account for Charles) and went down to Dr. Rannie's. Felt wretched. Had temperature & good Dose of croup Got some medicine. Lay around in the evening but helped Charles as usual. Mr. Gordon Lindsay came off the late train to see Charles so it was late when he went to bed. About 11.30 Mr. Davey left Mr. Buckley's crutches on the verandah for Charles as the ones he ordered by telephone in the Morning for him had not turned up. Hot. June 13th. Sunday Felt wretched so lay on sofa. Got up about 10 a.m. Did not go to Church. Mother arrived after Associate Communion Service. Library Clock stopped. Main Spring in My Watch broken. Mrs. Ryan lent me hers but I set it an hour so was getting ready at 2 o'clock as I supposed to go to S.S. {Sunday School} when Miss McMillan arrived asking for East & West. Found it was 3 o'clock. Went down to S.S. {Sunday School} Found Duncan & Marshall Steven busy at my work. Well mixed up but got it finished & report ready. Did not go out at night. Charlie, Alice, Isabel, Mr. & Mrs. Tuer came up after church. Hot. June 14th. Monday 44 �As Mrs. Pearce is away on her holidays I had to go to the office. Drove down and up with Charles in Mr. Beattie's car. After tea went down to Mrs. McDonald to get some vines planted then called to see Mrs. Caldwell, who got home from the Hospital yesterday, for a few minutes. Went to see Mary Milne who is sick. Also to take some papers to Annie Milne. Attended to changing spray etc. between times. Very hot. June 15 Tuesday Did an agreement at home and then went to the office for the day. After Before tea went in to see Mrs. Caldwell. After tea did some watering and went down to fix Mrs. Caldwell up with a new binder. Raining hard in the evening. Went over to late train but, as I expected, Dorothy did not come. Pouring rain. June 16 Wednesday At office all day. In evening planted some seeds. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's and then went to McDonald's to see Eva's clothes and presents. House very nicely decorated with peonies etc. Eva's clothes also very pretty. Typed part of "Six cups of chocolate" for Blanche Gillies. Went to train to meet Dorothy and as usual it was midnight when we got to bed. June 17th. Thursday Cleaned Dorothy's pink linen dress as well as I could for her to wear to Eva McDonald's wedding. Her trunk not here yet. Went to Cobean's and bought a butter dish for a wedding present. Worked at office until Noon - half holiday. Dorothy went to wedding to help wait or serve. Tied up vines and did some other work in the garden. Mrs. McDonald borrowed my sherbet glasses. Called at Miss Milne's. Miss Annie Milne's and at Mrs. Caldwell's to fix her up. Then dropped into Tuer's to enquire how Mrs. Rae was. Very poorly but Dr. Middlebro did not operate. June 18th. Friday. Rained considerably in the night. Cold and raining until noon. Went to the office. Called at Lustig to pay for meat and Christie's to pay for bread. Went back early at noon to do some of Mr. Caldwell's work. Mother came up in the evening with some ceneilat {celandine} poppies. Then Duncan arrived. I planted the poppies and walked up to the gate with Mother 45 �then called at Caldwell's and bathed Mrs. C's back and fixed her up. Still cool but somewhat warmer. June 19th. Saturday. Music exam (Theory) at the Manse to-day. Got tables ready and papers out etc. Then left Dorothy to preside and went to the office. Did a great deal of work - no idle moment. Bought a dress for Isabel's birthday which was yesterday. Dorothy went to the show with Mar. McDonald. Went down to Mrs. Caldwell's and called at Tuer's to enquire for Mrs. Rae. Miss Annie Milne very poorly. Washed vest. Did some shopping for Dorothy. Mr McNaughton and Mr. Black called in evening. Nice day. Not too Hot. Finished typing play for Blanche G. June 20th Sunday. Dorothy and I went to church in the Manse. Charles had his chair down on the lawn. Mother came up after church. I went to S.S. {Sunday School} As it looked like rain, Mother walked home so I walked up with her. Went to church at night. Masonic brethren there (about 60) Went to Mrs. Caldwell's after church. Margaret, Frances, Alice & Isabel sat in one seat but went home after church. Charlie, Alice & Duncan came up after church. June 21st Monday. Was at the office all day. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Bell called in the evening to see Charles about Soldiers' Memorial Canvass. Dorothy had Ida H , Jen Krug and Mar. McDonald up in the afternoon to play Bridge. Rained all day and quite cool. Fire in the fireplace & also in the range. Went to fit my dress. Dorothy at dance in Hall. June 22nd Tuesday. Was at the office all day. Very cool and raining in the morning. Cleared up in the afternoon and was warmer at night. After tea rolled the tennis lawn and helped Dorothy mark part of it. She was in too big a hurry and so got it crooked. Went to enquire for Miss Annie Milne who was very ill to-day. Then went to Mrs. Caldwell's. Fire in fireplace - also in range. June 23rd Wednesday. 46 �At office all day - very busy. At noon wrote an address for Irene Halliday from her S.S. {Sunday School} class who are presenting her with a Bible before she goes to Toronto. On the way back to the office after dinner went round to Leslie to see if Florence would play tennis with Dorothy. Went in to see Mrs. Leslie. Dorothy and Florence played four sets tennis over at the Park. Went to Miss Milne's at 5 o'clock to fit my dress so did not get all my letters done - had to type the dress address after 6 o'clock. Sewed up band of Dorothy's skirt. Waited for Charles to get his call through to London Free Press about U. F. O. picnic. Dorothy down at Mar. McDonald's. At 10 o'clock went down to Mrs. Caldwell's and then went up to Charlie's to the S.S. {Sunday School} party. Helped Alice serve the supper. Charlie took the girls all home at once in the Ford (13 of them) and then took the 7 grown-ups all at once. Florence Leslie, Jen McLean, Ella McLean, Mrs. Tuer, Cassie Pollock, Irene Halliday and Myself. Fine day - cool at night. June 24th. Thursday. At the office and busy all morning. Half holiday. Had to go down to fit my dress. Wrote to Frank, Clare, Doug. Mickle and Doug Lilhio. Called to see how Miss Annie Milne was. Played seven-up with plus’s and Dorothy. At 10 p.m. went to Mrs. Caldwell's. June 25th. Friday. Fine day - cool at night. Went to office all day. Went down 3 times in the afternoon to fit my dress. Got Meat in the Morning and brought it home. Did a little weeding after tea and tied up vines in the morning. Called in evening to see how Miss Mary Milne was -- did not go in, then went to enquire for Miss Annie Milne and down to Caldwell's. Wrote to Alma. Charlie, Alice, Mother and the baby went to Oliphant, via Southampton, yesterday afternoon. Mother was to stay in Southampton all night and they were all to get home to-night bringing Duncan with them. He went up with a couple of boys on Monday - the other two were to get back yesterday. June 26th. Saturday Worked hard at the office all day. Came back home in the morning with some Paris Green for Mr. Clifton. After tea went back to the office to finish St. Clair Park account. Florence Leslie, Mary Wallace & Dorothy played tennis. Change a book at the Library. Went to see 47 �how Miss Milne was, found she had had a fairly good night and also a good day. Went to Caldwell's. Fine day. June 27th. Sunday. Tiny shower in the afternoon, otherwise warm day. Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. I went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mother was up from Church until after S.S. {Sunday School} Mrs. Ryan went to Southampton, starting about 9 a.m. She, Mr. & Mrs. Green went in Mr. Beattie's car, (arranged by Charles) and Tim and Lillie Jacklin went in M. Burnett's car. Dorothy and I did the work. Charlie and Alice came around after tea and Charles and I went to Peabody Church with them. It was a fine night for a drive and we enjoyed it greatly. Regular little country church - small organ - coal oil lamp Chandeliers and long lengths of stove pipes. Minister was fairly good. Choir of 9 and an organist- about 100 people there. Went down to Caldwell's after I got home. June 28th. Monday. Was at the office all day. Did not feel very well as had old pain in my side. Took some aspirin at noon. Duncan here for tea and he and Dorothy played tennis after tea. Watched them awhile, did some watering, went over to enquire for Miss Milne. Had good day. Then played Seven-Up with Duncan and Dorothy Charles. When I went to Mrs. Caldwell's Dorothy took my place & when I returned Charles went to bed and I took his place. Duncan went home about 11 p.m. Miss Pearce came back yesterday but took the day at home to fix up her things. Her typewriter is back & Mr. Caldwell tried to fool me with it and make me think it was mine. June 29th. Tuesday Thunder storm in the night. Wet day. Stayed at home. Knit on Dorothy's Scarf for her white sweater. Charlie, Duncan & Keith up to get the Cots & mattresses etc. ready to go to camp. Went to the office in the afternoon and got some work. Typed at home until 6 o'clock. Mr. Mcneel {McNiel or McNeil} took Charles for a ride. They went to Paisley and had 2 sundaes apiece. (Mr. McNaughton along) Knit pink scarf for Dorothy's sweater. Irene Halliday called to say good-bye before leaving for Toronto to-morrow. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's. Wednesday June 30th. 48 �Shampooed my hair. practised 3/4 of an hour. Finished Dorothy's pink sash. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Mr. Tuer & Miss Leslie playing tennis with Dorothy. Went down to Mrs. Caldwell's but Mr. Caldwell was sitting on verandah so will go down after tea to look at wound. Dr. Glover's cancer serum is making a great stir all over the world. Mr. J.C. Milne is making arrangements to send Miss Annie Milne down to be treated. Next over to enquire for Miss Annie Milne. Then went to Fry's to see about getting car but they were all out. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's but she had company. Helped Dorothy make sandwiches and prepare a lunch for Doug Mickle who is to come on the late train. Went to the station to meet Doug. Thursday July 1st. Mr. McNeel {McNiel or McNeil} asked us all to go to Southampton. Went down to the office to get some money for Charles. Charles went over to see Miss Annie Milne before she left for Toronto. I went down to Mrs. Caldwell's. Started for Southampton about a quarter to 11. Went to Patk Hotel first Where found Nell and Doug and Clare. All had dinner there (Nell, Doug, Clare, Charles, Dorothy, Doug Mickle and Myself.) Tom Neelands out fishing and they dined up town. Went to see Leitch's in their cottage, then down to Sandend cottage Where the Neelands and Clare are located. Spent the afternoon lying on the Sand. Margaret Neelands, Dorothy and Doug Lillico went in for a swim. Went back to Hotel for tea. Dorothy & Doug Mickle going with the Neelands. Started home with Mr. McNeel {McNiel or McNeil} at 9 p.m. Dorothy & Doug Mickle stayed for the dance and came home with Wat Krug, Mar. McDonald, Roy Reid and Pearl Buckley. Thunder storm in the night. Nell and Doug gave us all the fish they had caught and we weighed them when we got home - 4 lbs & 13½ ozs. altogether. Friday July 2nd. Had to type interview with Miss Pollock about the fuss at Speedwell Hospital for London Free Press. (Nurses refused to go into Kitchener). Took it over to Mr. Farney's, then called to enquire how Miss Annie Milne got away. Found her leg had been broken just by nurse turning her in bed but she got away alright in her private car. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's. Wrote to Doug, Dick, Miss Small and Blanche Gillies, Made lemonade for Dorothy and Doug Mickle who were playing tennis and went down town for films and an ice cream brick. Miss Pollock and Mr. Farney came over in the evening to finish up the interview business. 49 �Saturday July 3rd. Typed the interview over again with corrections. Also did 2 probates. Dorothy and Douglas took Charlie's car over to Southampton to bring him and Duncan home. Bud went along. Hard work getting them started. Took the probates to the office. Mr. Jolliffe had dinner over from Paisley- came up to the house for an hour and I made him a cup of tea. Went down town afterwards. Went to Mrs Caldwell's twice to-day. Quite cool in the evening. Mother & Duncan up in the evening. Dorothy & Doug not coming home till Sunday night. Sunday July 4th. Went to church twice & to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles went to church in the morning. Communion Sunday. Walked down. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's before church in the Morning and after church at night. Dorothy & Doug got home about 9 o'clock. Charlie, Alice and Duncan came up after church at night. Had a fire in the fire place after tea, very cool. Monday July 5th. Went down for meat & just got home when I had to go to the dressmakers. Took a bath in the afternoon (usually take it at night) as there was a fire in the kitchen & plenty of hot water. Went down town. Dorothy & Douglas playing tennis. After tea Mr. Caldwell, Miss Leslie, Doug and Dorothy played good tennis. Duncan was here and Jean Bell and Marion Leslie came along to look in. Charles went out to Misses Anderson with Mr. Bell - Miss Catherine died yesterday. Went to the train to greet Jack Steven (and his wife) He is just returning from overseas. Played treble solitaire with Dorothy and Doug. Tuesday July 6th. Went down for meat and to take S.S. {Sunday School} collection down. Raining a little. Called at Mrs. Caldwell's but found her up and Dr. Mair arrived while I was there so did not stay. Went to Miss Milne's to fit my dress. Douglas Mickle went away on the afternoon train. Raining. Dorothy went over with him and I went to meet her with an umbrella. Wrote to Sophia Albright, Aunt Amaisi, Dick and Annie Burbank (Atkinson). Charles, Dorothy and I played Seven-up. Wednesday July 7th. 50 �Went to Mrs. Caldwell's and then went around to enquire about Miss Annie Milne. Dr. Glover decided not to give her any serum treatments and she is to be brought home to-night. Called at Mrs. Tuer's to tell Mr. Tuer. Typed the Forward Movement Committee Report (some job) and "The King's High Way for Irene Halliday. Went down town with Dorothy in the afternoon. Fire in grate in evening. Raining in the evening. Wrote to Mr. Atkinson and Irene Halliday. Cold drizzle. Thursday July 8th. Beautiful day. Charles told me in the Morning that he had got quite a jolt in a letter he received from Dr. McLaughlin of Hamilton who said that the X ray plate of his ankle showed signs of hardening of the arteries. Of course one hopes he will prove to be wrong. I have had it following me as a shadow all day. Dr. Rannie is away this week for a holiday. Went down for meat. Came home, then went to Mrs. Caldwell's and went to enquire how Miss Annie Milne got home. She had a good night. Called at the Manse to give Mr. Tuer the Forward Movement report. Did some weeding in the seed beds. sprinkled a little. Went down to the post office with Dorothy after dinner and to Jackson's (Photographer) to get her B.A. degree framed. Her Westbourne Certificate & Doug N's photo and also Dean Cappin's. Half holiday so Charles spent the afternoon outside and about 5 o'clock he went to see Mr. Cassels, who is ill, and I went to take Forward's Movement Report to Miss Annie Milne, who was greatly interested in it, and they asked me in to see her. She was quite bright. Duncan came up in the evening and Dorothy spent the evening looking over and reading her old letters. Friday July 9th. Fine day. Cloudy in the Morning - a few drops of rain - then warm. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's in the morning, Did some weeding. Knit a great many rows on Dorothy's orange sweater. She and Duncan played tennis. Went down town and called to enquire for Miss Milne. Played 2 sets of tennis with Duncan. After tea Dorothy and Florence Leslie played tennis. I weeded awhile and then decided to go to Mother's but my foot was sore & when I met Mrs. M.A. & I got her to come back with me. Sat on verandah, ate lollipops & talked. Dorothy, Florence, Charkes, Mrs. M.A. & I . Then I went over with Mrs. M.A. to show M.A. list of pupils in Mrs. Ferguson's class which I had spent most of the morning preparing. 51 �Saturday July 10th. Hot day. Went down for meat. Came home and went down to Caldwell's. Found Mrs. Caldwell out. Did a great bunch of mending and knit a sleeve for Dorothy's orange sweater. Typed 5 copies of a Probate for Charles. Took it down town. Charlie had seen Dr. Rannie and he thinks Dr. McLaughlin is wrong and that there is no hardening of the arteries. Felt much happier and somewhat relieved of the shadow. Dorothy had Ethel Reid, Mar. McDonald & Viola Maire here playing tennis. Jack, Wat & Stan turned up also. I brought home ice cream bricks for them. After tea knit the other sleeve for D's sweater while Misses Tuer & Caldwell & Miss Leslie and Dorothy played tennis. Dorothy & Mr. Caldwell were beaten. Stan called for Dorothy to go to the Bijou. Wrote to Miss McEachan. Duncan was up in the evening. Sunday July 11th. Did a notice for church. Charles, Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. Sermon about Christ's own sayings about his death & life. Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. Leslie, Mr. M.A. and others rather disturbed thinking Mr. Tuer was rejecting the doctrine of the atonement. Union Service - Evangelical & Presbyterian both morning & evening in our church. Mr. Kellerman away & other Church painted. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mother came up after church & stayed until after I went to church at night. Charles & I went to church at night. Frank Adolph called in the afternoon. They have a large lumber business at Baynes Lake and he does a good deal of travelling for the Mills. After church Charlie, Alice, Mr. D. Steven and Jack Steven and his English wife were up. They leave (Jack & his wife) for Regina Tuesday Morning. After they left I walked over to the station with Dorothy to post a couple of letters. Raining in night. Monday July 12th. Raining in Morning then very hot. Orange celebration in Owen Sound so very quiet here. Wrote a letter for Charles. Wrote to Miss McNaughton and Mr. Atkinson for Mrs. McGregor{MacGregor}. Also to Clare, Frank and Aunt Annie. Went to enquire for Miss Milne. Did some weeding when I came back. Knit the sash for Dorothy's orange sweater - do some more weeding after tea and did some {sentry} {go.} Charles at Red Cross meeting until after 10. Tuesday July 13th. 52 �Knocked a lot of potato bugs off the potatoes. Went down town to get some ice cream for dinner as it was Court day and Turkey case on and Charles wanted dinner at 12 o'clock. Wrote to Len Carter, Mr. Phillips and Irene Frazier. Went down to get some ham for tea as Judge Greig and Mr. Start coming for dinner. After dinner, about 8 o'clock, went down to Public Library with Dorothy to get a book for her to read. Judge Greig & Mr. Start left shortly after 8 as going on late train. Telegram arrived saying Jack Reid was coming on the late train so Charles and I went over to meet him. He stayed with us as Charlie and family away to the Lake. Wednesday July 14th. Went down about 8.20 a.m. for bacon and milk for breakfast, (as cream sour.) After breakfast went up to Mother's with Jack. Charles and I went over to the station with Jack. Margaret Miskie & Sophia Albright waiting at station. Saw them all off. After dinner played double solitaire with Dorothy. Went over to enquire how Miss Milne was - somewhat brighter. Did not go in. Went to the Bijou with Dorothy and saw a picture called "Thin Ice" - not too bad. Wrote to Aunt Maggie. Did some weeding in the afternoon. Raining all Morning but cleared up in the afternoon - not too hot. Thursday July 15th. Paris Greened the potatoes before breakfast as Mr. Clifton is away on his holidays and Charles cannot walk on the rough ground. Marked the tennis court. In the afternoon went with Dorothy for the Mail, (half holiday at office) then to Miss Leslie's to see if she could come to play tennis, then to store to get some Egyptian cotton to make gowns for Myself. Charles and I got Mr. Beattie's car and went out to call on Mr. Robert Oswald's, Mr. Hugh Sloan's and Mr. John Oswald's. My first calls in the country - enjoyed them very much. Got out at McDonald House Corner. When we came back and did some shopping as Forward Movement Committee to meet here to-night, Dot and I made sandwiches. She and Florence Leslie played tennis. Cleared out pigeon holes in my desk. Forward Movement Committee - only 4 Members came - Messrs. W. J. Ross, Wm. Ross, J.C. Milne & Jno. Oswald. Went down town at 9 o'clock for ice cream bricks. Dot went to dance at Biehn's Hall with Stan Routhrin. Fire in Grate. Slight frost at night. 53 �Friday July 16th. Went down town for meat. Did some weeding. Made a pair of bloomers for Dorothy (by hand) Went to Mrs. Beattie's to see if she was going to Mrs. Carter's tea. Went with her, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Biehns & Mrs. Crow. We intended to call on Mrs. B's but met her coming out of the house. Went to tea. About 40 there. After tea (called at Tuer's on way home, Charles and I went to call on the Bell's friends. Miss Nettie Bell and Mrs. Evans. Dorothy and Florence Leslie played tennis and then Dorothy went to a dance at Ethel Reid's. Very cool. Saturday July 17th. Nice day. Did some weeding in the Morning. Called at Miss Smellie's for Mr. Jas. Smellie's address. Put new yoke on Dorothy's yellow silk gown. Went down town in the morning. Went down again in the afternoon to do some shopping. Called at Tuers on way back to see if Mr. Tuer could play tennis. Took the air bed over to Miss Milne's. Dorothy, Mr. Caldwell, Florence Leslie and a Mr. Jno. Milne played tennis. Went down town at night to get some chocolates to send Clare for her birthday, some bathing caps, etc. sewed button on Dot's rain coat, finished her night gown and repaired her sweater yoke and got this written in at 12.15 p.m. (Called a Mrs. M.A. Halliday's in the afternoon). Sunday July 18th. Rained hard from 4 a.m. until about 10 a.m. Charles, Dorothy and I went to church. Charlie, Frances & Dorothy started for Oliphant about 1.30. Some scurrying to get Dot ready - hunt up boat flags, write note to Clare to send with chocolates as birthday greeting. Mother came up with Charlie. I went to S.S. {Sunday School} & after S.S. {Sunday School} called at Biehn's for Mother. She stayed with us for tea. Mr. McNeel {McNiel or McNeil} was up for tea, too and went to church with us. Mother went home when we went to Church. Fine sermon. Did sentry go with Charles for awhile after church. Wore my suit. Monday July 19th. Wrote Ryrie Bros.. and parcelled up my jewellry {jewellery} and sent to them to be repaired. Also wrote Murray Kay re. vests addressed Dorothy's trunk and got it expressed by noon train & wrote card to Mr. McCarrel. Typed 25 letters to Mrs. Ferguson's old pupils asking them to act as committee and had some telephoning re addresses. Went down town in the afternoon. Wrote to Walk. over Shoe Shine Store about oxfords. Called at Miss Milne's, Mrs. 54 �M.A. Halliday's, Tuer's and did some weeding after tea, and then went to see Mrs. Caldwell about 9 p.m. as had not been feeling well. Alma Halliday was to come home from Guelph to-night. Lottie was coming with her. Cool at night - wore coat in the Morning. Tuesday July 20th. Went down town for meat. fine day. Cleaned up Dorothy's room and the drawers in the spare room. (Guest room right expression now.) Helped Mrs. Ryan hull gooseberries and stem cherries. Strung some beads to go to the Mission box for the Indians. Mrs. Tuer called to return some books. After tea Wilfred Davison came up to learn a little about playing tennis. I played with him and then Charles gave him a few swift serves. Charles went to enquire for Miss Milne. Alma did not come home until to-night. Wednesday July 21st. Weeded my three flower beds at the back. Went down to Miss Milne's to try on my dress. Helped Mrs. Ryan get black cherries ready to preserve. Typed list of canvassers and districts for soldier's Memorial canvass and took them down town. Beattie and went down town. Typed Dorothy's story "The Great Unanswerable." Wilfred Davison & Mr. Caldwell were here playing tennis after tea in preparation for the Tournament. Went over to enquire for Miss Milne. M.A's left for Southampton to-night. Weeded bed at tennis court after tea. Thursday July 22nd. Made a pink satin camisole for Dorothy and did some darning. Cut suckers of {off} tomatoes while Charles and Mrs. Ryan staked and tied them up. Went over to the park to see Jack McDonald & Mr. Caldwell play tennis. (Before that went to Post Office for Mail as half holiday at office.) The pole broke so they came here to finish their game. Got them some lime juice. After tea called at Biehn's to ask Mrs. Biehn to got to Brown's. Mr. Fry drove Charles, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Biehn and me out to Mr. Walter Brown's as Mrs. Shouldice going away to-morrow to attend the christening party. Waited for ceremony - Baby Lloyd William. After we got home I went to Leslie's with gift for Indian box. Heard Florence on Tuer's verandah so walked up with her. Visited with Mrs. Leslie and Florence and Marion walked home with me. Wrote note of congratulation to Duncan. Friday July 23rd. 55 �Wet day. very heavy shower. Took S.S. {Sunday School} collection down in the morning and Charles and I went to Charlie's store to got rugs for Clare's bedrooms and did some other camp shopping. Did a lot of darning. Went down in the afternoon to finish camp shopping. Mr. Caldwell called. Had a note from Armand re: Mrs. Ferguson fund and announcing arrival of their baby. Wrote to Clare and Dorothy and went over to the station to post letters. Saturday July 24th. Very cool day - wind from north - one little shower in the Morning. Went down town for Meat. Cleared out box, drawers and closet in my room. After dinner went down for Mail and to hunt for vests etc. Came home, tried on vests, went down again. Came home, found I had forgotten to get lace for Mrs. Green to put on my gowns so went down again. Just at 6 o'clock, Clarence Davison passing so he drove me down in his car. After tea called to see if Mrs. Beattie would go up to Mother's and took the lace to Mrs. Green. Mrs. Beattie and I went up to Mother's. She was out so we wandered all around the lawn and garden. Mother got home just as we were going to leave so we visited awhile. Met Mrs. Biehn at her door as we were coming home and went back down to Lustig's with her. Very cool night. Sunday July 25th. Got up at a quarter to seven. Mr. Davey called about ten o'clock for a couple of parcels which he was taking up to Clare for us. Charles and I went to church. Mother came home with me and stayed until church time at night. I went to S.S. {Sunday School} After S.S. {Sunday School} Mother and I viewed the garden. Met Mr. McQueen on my way to S.S. {Sunday School} Just returned two weeks ago from England. He called to see Charles but he was asleep so he talked to Mother. Charles and I went to church. Mr. & Mrs. Hilts were there and Charles stayed to speak to them so I came on home alone. In the Morning wrote to Clare and Mrs. Davey. Cool day, wore my heavy black dress and wore my coat as well to church at night. After Church Mr. McQueen Called and entertained us with an account of his doings in the Old Land. Wrote a letter of congratulations to Armond and Copie. Monday July 26th. 56 �Shampooed my hair. Gathered truck together for trunks and packed part of one trunk. Marked the tennis court. Mrs. Beattie came up and I got her some boxwood, Holly, and Chinese Woolflower. Also cleared out Shumac. Went down town, at noon helped Charles put up wire on verandah for vines. Went to to some shopping after dinner. came home, got wool flowers & Shumac for Mother, did some mending. Went up to Mother's. Mr. McQueen came for tea. played seven-up. Mr. Caldwell and Wilfred Davison played tennis here after tea. Tuesday July 27th. Packed the trunks, went down town. Left on noon train for Oliphant. Jessie Leslie went up to O. Sound {Owen Sound} on train. Duncan, Nell and Doug met us in Wiarton. Did some shopping and came out with a loaded car. Had dinner. Kept score for Charles and Duncan at Golf Links. Clare & Dorothy playing too. Walked up to the post office with Clare and went for a launch ride in the Naidanac. Had supper. Charlie, Alice, Doug and Nell here and the rabbits were centre of attention. (Doug's thoroughbred rabbits sent him by his uncle Archie). Dorothy at Dance in Wiarton. Wednesday July 28th. Cool day. Rained in Morning. Wrote to Mother, Mrs. Ryan and Blanche Gillies. Went down to the dock to see the boys work at boat. Was over at Charlie's cottage. Duncan drove us part way to Dr. Middlebro's cottage (car broke down on the road so had to walk part way) to see him re: Mrs. Caldwell. Invited to a shower at Forsyth's for Dan McDonald. Did not go. Charles had to go back to Miss Milne's funeral. Alice came over in evening and we were learning to play bridge. (Jack and I against Clare and Nell.) Isabel and Doug played cribbage at other cottage. Dorothy at a dance at Margaret Kastner's. Thursday July 29th. Very, Very windy night. Went to McKenzie's to telephone Charles to bring deed forms for Mr. Moore. Told me Mr. Green had shot Bert Cavil this morning. Finished embroidering my doily which I worked at yesterday also. Jack & Duncan busy fitting window sashes. Played Bridge in the evening. Jack and I against Nell and Duncan. Wrote to Frank. Started centre piece. Friday July 30th. 57 �Rained in the Morning - cool day. Put putty on some window frames. Kept at it all afternoon until about four o'clock when I went up and cleaned up the shavings out of my room where Jack had been fitting sashes. Charles got back with Charlie about 2 o'clock. Continued putty work until dark. Worked at my new centre piece in evening. Saturday July 31st. Wrote to Mrs. Green and to Stan. Fresh air Fund enclosing cheque for $9.05 collected by Doug. Lizzie Salt and her brother arrived in car with Jim Hetherington and another boy. Duncan took them for a launch ride. Bad thunderstorm in the night. Cool to-day. Barometer still falling. Did some more puttying. Went down to dock to see "Ginger" let down into water to get engine in and walked up to Walsh's Hill with Charles for a walk. Had a fire over at Charlie's so we all went over. Wrote to Mother & Mrs. Luttrell. Sunday August 1st. Quite cool - wore My black dress and a sweater. Dick arrived last night. In the morning we walked down to Davey's to see Mrs. Davey. Went to church. Mr. Pilkie of O Sound {Owen Sound} preached. Fire at Charlie's. We went for a launch ride after church. All went to Charlie's and the whole bunch sang hymns. Rained almost all night. Monday August 2nd. Beautiful day. Dick, Nell, Dug, Duncan went fishing. Jack and Charlie busy in "Ginger." Dorothy & I worked at windows. Dick left about 1.30 for Toronto. Charlie, Alice, Clare, Nell, Dug and Isabel & Duncan went into Wiarton - all to come back in Charlie's car. Mended Charles pyjamas. Knit some of Dorothy's sweater - sash. Worked at My centre-piece. Walked up to Jas. Clarke's to meet the party who were playing golf. Walked down to the dock to see how boat was getting along. Duncan, Alice, Dorothy and Nell played bridge. cool at night. Tuesday Aug. 3rd. Wrote a letter for Charles. Beautiful day. Mended a sheet. Knit a little at Dorothy's sash. Puttied two windows and a quarter. Went out for a launch ride. Men putting windows in for Regatta Day. Wrote to Harry Dobie, M. Caldwell, and Mrs. Cavill. Bert died at 3 o'clock Monday. 58 �Wednesday Aug. 4th. Regatta Day - beautiful day. Went out to put out buoys. darned Dorothy's stockings. Dinner set for 12 o'clock an hour late as usual. Went down to the dock for awhile, came back to see if Alice would go down. "No." Went back for awhile, came up with Dorothy. Went back. Went up to P.O. for mail. Harold Wright drove me back. Davena and Matie Ritchie were here. Naidanac’s spark plug worked loose in the race & had to be replaced so lost the race. "Ginger" Not in shape to race. Lost all 3 cups won last year. Decorated Boat goes to Dr. Middlebro, fast launch to Dave McDonald, Naidanac Cup to Stillwell's 'Anzac.' Dorothy and Charlie won the canoe race, Charlie came 2nd in single canoe. That "Some Halliday boy." Dorothy steered war canoe and Shore girls won. Thursday August 5th. Beautiful day. Knit at Dorothy's sweater sash, and worked at My tray cloth. Charlie's Sunday school arrived for a picnic. Walked down to the dock with some of them. Stayed home. Just Dorothy and I in our house (Sophy & Margaret also) and Margaret and the Babe at Charlie's. Went to P.O. for Mail. the picnic had Supper behind the cottage. After tea went out in the launch to tow the spile driver back to anchorage. (Used Regatta Day) Went down to dock to wait for Mr. Donkes' New boat to arrive! Walked up and back a couple of times and finally left without waiting for it. Did not arrive during the night. Friday August 6th. Beautiful day with cool breeze. Went down to dock to see Jack, Clare, Charles, Charlie and Nell off to Southampton in the Naidanac to bring Tim Neelands up to Oliphant. They went armed with a warrant for Tom and decorated with detective stars etc. Went down to the dock again to superintendent Doug's Swim. Got him dressed. Found he had left his hat in the "Jutland" so went back with him to get it. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan - took it up to the P.O. Wrote to Mrs. McCarrel, Miss Anna Ross and Frank. Pearl Buckley & Mabel Armstrong. (congratulations in passing Normal Entrance) Folks arrived about 6 p.m. with Tom. Swept 3 upstairs rooms & stair and got front room ready for Tom. Walked down to dock to meet them. Made up list for Regatta prizes which were 59 �presented at Charlie's verandah. Saturday Aug. 7th. Worked at My centre-piece. Went up for the Mail with Clare. Tom, Jack, Charlie, Nell, Duncan, Doug and Julius went fishing. Clare, Alice, Margaret, Jean, and I went in for a dip in the afternoon. After tea Alice and I went for a walk away down the shore. Very hot day. Spent an hour & a half waiting for a phone call & then cancelled it. Sunday Aug. 8th. Very hot. We walked up to the big hill about 6 miles by the time we got back. Went to church. Mr. Campbell preached. Thunder storm while we were there. Ferna Halliday was there. (Staying with the Davies' for a few days) Mrs. Struthers and Mr. Ede Sang solos at church. Had a Swim before breakfast. After dinner sat out behind clump of bushes in front of Charlie's with bunch of both families. Monday Aug. 9th. Men decide to go on fishing trip so great scurry getting them ready. Had my morning swim. Went to dock to see them {at top of page} ei/35 off. Went up to the post office to register a letter for Clare (rode up on running board of King's car - Floyd Buell going away. He and Marian are engaged. Walked back. Walked down to Davey's with Dorothy to see Ferna. Mr. Davey drove us up to P.O. and Ferna stayed for awhile, then Dorothy and I walked back with her. Worked at my tray cloth. Wrote to M. Caldwell, Mr. M.A. and Aldyth Hooper and played a game of bridge after Alice went home took her place. Rained quite hard for awhile about 3 o'clock and was quite windy. Tuesday Aug. 10th. Looked grey in morning but cleared up and is fine day. Isabel and I went in for morning dip. Wrote to Miss Small, Mother, Miss McEachran. Worked at my tray cloth. Played bridge in the evening. Clare and I against Nell and Duncan. Dorothy got a letter from Doug Mickle which made her very angry. She went into Wiarton to a dance with Harold Wright. {Sky blue leather back cover} 60 �For more information on Kate Halliday Mickle, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.uoguelph.ca 61 � 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 & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Sky blue leather Front Cover with calligraphy letters MSS}</p> <p>{Handwritten in top right corner} K. G. Mickle 1920</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover}</p> <p>Kate G. Mickle.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Jan 1st 1920. (Thursday)</p> <p>Was busy all morning preparing for the annual dinner party. All the family came out. The baby (Bill.) Got very stormy in the afternoon. Had conundrums and favors for each of the guests. Played games with the children until 6.p.m. Got Mr Beattie to drive mother home about 5.30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Jenkins (New H. S. teacher) called and Clarence Halliday came over to say good bye. Spent the evening clearing up and trying to fix a costume for Dorothy for her masquerade dance next night. Dorothy went down to a dance at Bicher's Hall to dance the old year out. Had a sore knee. Write out my S. S. cards.</p> <p>Jan. 2nd (Friday)</p> <p>Was busy all day preparing for D's dance. Was like a moving day. Duncan came up to help decorate. Lights shaded with tissue paper (Green &amp; red) and streamers confetti boxes fixed in electric light fixtures. Duncan stayed for dinner and until about 4 o'clock. Very stormy. Margaret</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>and Alice came up to open the door and show the guests up-stairs.</p> <p>Guests-Mr. &amp; Mrs. Wellington Krug, Jean Maxwell, Beulah, Margaret &amp; Wilfred Davison, Edna &amp; Ida Halliday, Eva, Man. &amp; Jack McDonald, Whit and Ray Reid, Lindsay Milne, Harry &amp; Wat Krug, Pearl B. couldn't come: _ Will McDonald, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Oliver. Mr &amp; Mrs. Krug, Charlie and I played cards. Rest had a fine dance. Dot - Gypsy - Mar, Gypsy. Beulah - Pierette, Jimmy - N.T.O. Candidate - Margaret D Italy. Ida - U.S. - Edna - Turkey - Pearl - Folly - Jean - Domino - Wilfred - Clown Harry - Gypsy - Roy - Jew - Walter - Baby - Charlie called to take Margaret and Alice home. Wrote to Clare.</p> <p>January 3rd (Saturday)</p> <p>Spent large part of day cleaning up. In the afternoon took the S.S. Teachers around to Mrs Tuer, Mrs. Ferguson, Irene Halliday - Mrs. Gillies - Mrs. McLean - Miss E. McLean - C.J. Halliday - M.A.H - Mrs. Irvine - . Came home and shovelled the Snow. Path very hardly</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>packed. Took me an hour and a half. Snowed hard all days. More snow than we have had for some years: Must be 4 feet deep. Called at Mr Kellerman's with Receipt for Mrs Krug flowers. Alivelda Smith (Johnston) and Viola Mair very cool to me because Dorothy did not invite them to her dance. small town - petty ideas. Put a tuck in D's dress and washed &amp; ironed her collar and washed her brassiere.</p> <p>January 4 (Sunday)</p> <p>Very Cold day. Went to Church in the Morning and to S.S. Did not go to church in the evening as I had to help Dorothy pack her trunk. Edna, Mar. &amp; Pearl were up to see Dot after church. 15° below zero at night. None of Charlie's family up. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer came up after church. Wrote to Clare and Nell. Slept inside 1st night this Winter.</p> <p>January 5 (Monday)</p> <p>Got up at 5.30 a.m. Charles did not get up. Went to the station with Dorothy who starts out for a new school adventure at Margaret Eaton School. Edna Halladay left</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>for Hamilton to begin life in Head Office of the Bank of Hamilton. Jack McDonald, Lindsay Milne &amp; Roy Reid also went back to Toronto to school. Miss Evans ( H.S. Teacher) came off train. Walked around with her to Mrs. Dobie's. Worked at type writer for about four or five hours for Charles. Went down town for some Probate &amp; Administration forms. Went to station for afternoon train to say good bye to Florence Halliday. Finished my typing and took it down to the office. After tea went over to M.A.'s to say good-bye to Mrs. Robt. Halliday who leaves on early train for Hamilton to see Bert who is in the sanatarium. From there she goes back to Ottawa. Margaret McLauchlan there. Charles went to High School Board Meeting and then called at M.A's for Me. Mr. Halliday came home on late train. About noon Nell telephoned that Dorothy was not on train and had not arrived. Later telephoned to say that the Palmerston Limited had not waited for their train &amp; she reached Toronto about 1.30. &amp; was then (2 3 o'clock) at Nell's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Rather disturbed hour and a half or more. Slept inside.</p> <p>January 6 (Tuesday)</p> <p>Cold Moderated some. Lovely out. Went downtown for Meat and Mrs Robt. Halliday (Who didn't go away after all) came into office and I walked up to M.A.'s with her and went on around the block to enjoy the nice day. Tidied up Dorothy's room and put away masquerade clothes, etc. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mrs. Clarke. Was on my way to Mrs. Fergusons's to ask them over for tea when met Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Winnie at the Town Hall. Went down town with them and got home at 6 p.m. Charles went to the prayer meeting. (week of prayer)</p> <p>January 7. (Wednesday)</p> <p>Quite mild Snowing but almost rain. Wrote to Nell, Dug, Mrs Luton and Dorothy Luton. Shovelled snow for an hour and a half. After dinner finished the path. Mrs. Ferguson and Winnie came over for tea. Went home about 9 o'clock as Winnie had her trunk to pack to go to the station to-night. She leaves on the early train. Started my short Hand contractions again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>January 8. (Thursday.)</p> <p>Nice mild day. Rose at ten minutes to seven. Was typing , taking letters and having dinner until 1.30 p.m. Mrs. McGregor came up to see if all her money were {lost?} (Got the idea from a letter asking her to call at the office to endorse a $6 interest cheque so it could be deposited) and I wrote to Miss McNaughton and Agnes Anderson for her. This being Mother's birthday I went down town, purchased a book for her and went up to see her. Shovelled some snow when I came home. After tea Duncan came up. I wrote to Dorothy and Clare and Duncan took them (the letters) to the post office for me. Charles went to the prayer meeting in the Methodist Church (week of prayer.)</p> <p>January 9. (Friday)</p> <p>Wrote some letters for Charles, then took them to the office and got some meat. Did some school work. After dinner went to call on Mrs. Wm. King. Found her sitting up in her room. I was there Mrs Chris Krug, Mrs. B.D. Halladay, Mrs C. Ankennman and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Jen. King called. From there I went down to Leitch's to get some flowers Then home to do some more school work. Charles went to last prayer meeting of week of Prayer &amp; held in Anglican Church. Wrote to Miss McEachran.</p> <p>January 10 (Saturday)</p> <p>Snowing again and fairly cold. Washed my hair this morning. Did some work for Charles. Wrote to Clare, to Frank, (who is now in Santa Monica, Cal. and I trust it may mean that he will recover his health) and to Aunt Maggie who writes that Dora is ill - nerves - very bad- Which may mean anything. She has been in a couple of nursing homes and a hospital in Toronto in charge of Dr. Gaven but is now in Fenelon in charge of a nurse. Aunt Maggie thinks she is improving. Her husband is, I suppose, still in Cobalt. Tweet is home on furlough but will, I suppose, go back in Spring to China. Alma Halliday is in Guelph Sanatarium and Bert in the Hamilton Sanatarium. Went down</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of page 8}</p> <p>1920.</p> <p>January 8. (Thursday.)</p> <p>Nice mild day. Rose at ten minutes to seven. Was typing , taking letters and having dinner until 1.30 p.m. Mrs. McGregor came up to see if all her money were {lost?} (Got the idea from a letter asking her to call at the office to endorse a $6 interest cheque so it could be deposited) and I wrote to Miss McNaughton and Agnes Anderson for her. This being Mother's birthday I went down town, purchased a book for her and went up to see her. Shovelled some snow when I came home. After tea Duncan came up. I wrote to Dorothy and Clare and Duncan took them (the letters) to the post office for me. Charles went to the prayer meeting in the Methodist Church (week of prayer.)</p> <p>January 9. (Friday)</p> <p>Wrote some letters for Charles, then took them to the office and got some meat. Did some school work. After dinner went to call on Mrs. Wm. King. Found her sitting up in her room. I was there Mrs Chris King, Mrs. B.D. Halladay, Mrs C. Ankennman and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{repeat of page 9}</p> <p>1920</p> <p>Jen. King called. From there I went down to Leitch's to get some flowers Then home to do some more school work. Charles went to last prayer meeting of week of Prayer &amp; held in Anglican Church. Wrote to Miss McEachran.</p> <p>January 10 (Saturday)</p> <p>Snowing again and fairly cold. Washed my hair this morning. Did some work for Charles. Wrote to Clare, to Frank, (who is now in Santa Monica, Cal. and I trust it may mean that he will recover his health) and to Aunt Maggie who writes that Dora is ill - nerves - very bad- Which may mean anything. She has been in a couple of nursing homes and a hospital in Toronto in charge of Dr. Gaven but is now in Fenelon in charge of a nurse. Aunt Maggie thinks she is improving. Her husband is, I suppose, still in Cobalt. Tweet is home on furlough but will, I suppose, go back in Spring to China. Alma Halliday is in Guelph Sanatarium and Bert in the Hamilton Sanatarium. Went down</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>town in afternoon. Came home and after tea mended some of Dorothy's clothes that are to be sent to her.</p> <p>January 11 Sunday</p> <p>Went to church and to S.S. Very nice day. Mother was at church and came home with me. Stayed until Sunday School time when she went over to Wm. Halliday's. Storming when we went to church at night. Charlie, Alice, Duncan, Isabel and Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer were up after church. I typed a Resolution re Thanksgiving day, for Charles to send to St. Mary's after Sunday School. Collection for Armenian Relief $56.76</p> <p>January 12 Monday.</p> <p>Tp Typed School paper for Bud and two recitations for Blanche Gillis. Bud came up and shovelled off the walk to pay for my work. Sent away Armenian cheque. Went down to see Mrs. Clarke but she was asleep. Went to Miss Milne's to see about purple dress. Called to see Mrs. Crow. Then went to Manse to hear rehearsal of Debating points by Miss Pollock and Mr. Millhouse. Did up parcels to send to Dorothy and wrote to her. After tea went to Methodist Church to hear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>debate. Resolved that the Pulpit is a greater influence for Good than the Press. Affirmative - Presbyterian- Miss Pollock and Mr. Millhouse Negative - Evangelical:- Mr. Bailey and Miss {Duneen?}. Negative win because they summarized their points and nailed them but affirmative had best points. Judges - Miss Evans, Mr. Davey, Mr. Young - all Methodists but Mr. Young not an impartial Judge. Bound to get back at some Presbyterians. Miss Lochead sang a solo and Mrs. Carder recited. M. Wilkins - chairman. Tremendous storm raging from 5.30 p.m. Got home to find our veranda and steps drifted right up. Charles expects to go to Hanover (Walkerton) on the early train. Mr. Salt of Merchants Bank gone to Quebec Province. Mr. Will Cross appointed manager in his place.</p> <p>January 13. Tuesday.</p> <p>Blizzard so bad when we came home that Charles decided not to go to Walkerton until Wednesday. Had a good lot of snow to shovel - Shovelled all the walks and the sidewalk down to the Cement down to King's lot and dug out part of the walk there (mild day) Stormed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>very hard in afternoon. Made a box for Armenian tag day for Cavell Girls Club. Ripped Silver trimming off Dorothy's yellow evenong dress to see if it would do for my purple dress. Wrote an address for the Ladies aid who are to present Mrs. Tuer with $100 to-night. Charlie, who is going to Walkerton to-morrow morning, gave me some dictation after tea. Then typed address to Mrs. Tuer and went to Manse to a Meeting of Cavell Girls to get ready for Tag Day on Saturday. About 8.30 14 Members of the Ladies' aid arrived, the Girls' Club went home. The presentation was made and address read and Nrs. Tuer replied in very short speech. Mr. Tuer replied somewhat more lengthily when he came home from Boy's Meeting. Had a regular McGaw Street evening. Came home about 11.30. Snowing hard &amp; snow getting quite deep. Charles in bed. Got to bed at 12.50 p.m. Slept outside.</p> <p>January 14th. (Wednesday)</p> <p>Got up at 5.30. Went to attic for Balaclava Cap. Charles went over to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>station about ten minutes to seven. train went out about 8 o'clock. I lay down for awhile. Then shovelled walk. It was the worst I have had this winter. Snow was up to edge of bank at one side and at about half way. (deeper than height of snow shovel) Took me a long time. My feet got very cold so came in and shovelled from corner of house to back veranda after dinner. Did some of my typing. Went down to Mrs. Crow's for my 1st Music lesson from her. Then went to a tea up at Charlie's. Alice had invited a great many ladies to meet Mrs. Grant who is visiting her for a short time. Came down with Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Beattie. Mrs. Crow had to go to prayer meeting. Mrs. Beattie and I went down to Stanley's to see Mrs. Stanley and Margaret McLaughlin. Zena and Josie are expected from the West to-morrow or Friday for the Funeral, and Jack the Next day. Then we went to call on Mrs. Bremner and Misses Richards. Came home and typed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>six Probates. Just finished before Charles arrived from Walkerton on late train. Cold night.</p> <p>January 15 (Thursday)</p> <p>Very cold day. Went down town in the Morning for meat. Then down to Charlie's to see about trimming for dress and to get some facts from Charlie for an address for Mr. W. H. Brown who is to be presented with a gold cane to-night at a banquet in the McDonald House, the occasion being his retirement for a time at least from Municipal life. Went to Leitch's to see about a sheaf of wheat to send down to Stanley's. Came home and wrote the address for Mr. Brown. Then went to the office and did some work. (Miss Pearce went home this morning to her sister's wedding.) Got very cold at night. freshest night yet. Snow is so deep in front of post office that you cannot see across the road. Must be about 7 or 8 feet deep where it is thrown up. Read paper etc., practised for half an hour. Charles at the banquet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>Wrote to Clare &amp; Mrs. McDonald. Made a box for Blanche Gillies for Armenian Tag Day. 20° below zero. Slept inside.</p> <p>January 16. Friday Thursday</p> <p>Went to office in morning. After dinner made sandwiches (peanut butter and brown bread with walnuts) for the S.S. sleigh ride. Went down to the church. Then Mrs. M.A. Halliday, Mrs. S. Ewart and I went to McNeel's tea (for Mrs. Grant). Went back to church with Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Beattie calling at Crow's on way up. Impromptu programme some of the tiny Children very funny. Marked Mrs. Crow's "Boston Cooking School Cook Book for her. Blanche Gillies and Jessie Leslie called to get box. Had been tagging at the Hockey Match at the rink and had $14.85. Slept inside.</p> <p>January 17 (Saturday)</p> <p>Very stormy day. Was at the office all the morning. At noon ripped the collar of Dorothy's evening cloak and hemmed up neck. Took work book to Mrs. Crow and D's Cloak to store to be sent away to be dyed. Went to office where I worked until 6.15. Charles went to the Mr. Stanley's funeral. Josie &amp; Zena both collapsed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>and had to be carried upstairs. When we came home at 6 o'clock (or shortly after) the snow was up over the tops of my boots. Mrs. Halliday telephoned late in the evening that girls had $100 as result of tagging. Slept inside Slept inside.</p> <p>January 18 (Sunday)</p> <p>Stormed all night and still storming. They have decided to abandon the snow plough in the sidewalks as one horse cannnot pull it through. Used two teams in the road snow plough. Charles shovelled walk out to road and to back veranda. We went to church which was held in the School room. About 100 there. At half past ten in the morning Saturday's afternoon train reached Chesley. As the Bible classes were called off Charles stayed home from church school and had a needed rest. I went and after I came home spent an hour shovelling out the walks for (the second time it was done to-day.) Charles went to church. I stayed home. 91 in church school. When Charles left for church he said the walk was as bad as ever. Some storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920 January 19. Monday.</p> <p>Miss Pearce still away so I went to the office in the morning. At noon I practised ½ hour. Went to Miss Milne's to fit my dress and then to the office where I worked until six o'clock. Miss Pearce came home in the afternoon train which got in about 5 p.m. (The late train Saturday night got to Chesley Sunday night at 10 p.m.) After tea I went to Nolan's to tell Mrs. Nolan we would not be able to go to her card party to-morrow night. Charles went up the hill for a walk and Duncan came back with him. I practised an hour. Slept inside.</p> <p>January 20 Tuesday.</p> <p>Went to the office this morning and waster a great deal of time (interruptions) before I got my work. After dinner went over to Will Halliday's to invite Mrs Grant &amp; Mrs. Halliday to dinner to-morrow night. Very stormy. Went down town for cream, ham and called and invited Mrs. Crow to dinner. A Mr McKay there who is "a fine singer". When I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BLANK PAGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{BLANK PAGE}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Came home. I started my typing. Worked until tea time. Read part of The Globe and then finished my work (21 pages) at 11.30 p.m. Great excitement over the fact that the U.F.O. are trying to buy a building for the purpose of opening a store. Tried to buy the office block. Word arrived to-day that Waller Purdy had died (gas) in Toronto. Slept inside.</p> <p>January 21 (Wednesday)</p> <p>Cold bright day - beautiful. practised an hour and tidied up library. Charlie's birthday. Went down town to get Receipt for World's Work for birthday gift. Got it, put it in my pocket. Also got a couple of books and a box of Chocolates for Mrs. Ryan to give Charles. Got home and found I had lost my receipt. Wrote a note. When Charles got it he produced my receipt having found it on the road in front of Mrs. Roger's. Wrote Charlie's little Sketch of the collection of $116 for Armenian Fund by telephone. Took it down to him And took my Music lesson. Mrs. McNeel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Mrs. Crow, Mrs. W. Halliday, Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Stewart and Alice came up for dinner at six o'clock. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. W. T. U. have bought Mrs. Lindsay's Block &amp; Ross &amp; Warmington Must move out by 1st of June. Most Selfish, Autocratic Association in the World to-day. It is said the Union is making trouble for Krug's. Want an 8 hour day, a closed shop and $4.50 a day. Very cold night.</p> <p>January 22 (Thursday)</p> <p>Bright cold day. Went down to bank with S.S. money and to Miss Milne's to fit my dress. Made up my S.S. Reports - Treasurer and Secretary - took them down to Mr. M.A. Halliday. Called to see Mrs. Clarke but she was too ill to be seen. Is suffering very much from nerves and seems to be growing weaker. Called at the Manse on the way home to get the Session Report from Mr. Tuer. (He is staying in as he has sore arm from Vaccination) Wrote to Dorothy and Clare. Mrs. Tuer brought up the report which was not finished when I was there. Practised half an hour. Room</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>too cold to stay longer. Charles went to Congregational Meeting. Raused Mr. Tuer's salary from $15.00 to $20.00: Cold night.</p> <p>January 23 (Friday)</p> <p>Miss Meuser called shortly after 9 o'clock (just before Charles left for the office) and it was about 11 when she left. Discussing a Music Recital. Practised an hour. Then typed the 2nd copy of Senior III paper for Bub. Wrote to Dorothy Nell and Clare Dug. practised anthem half hour. It began to snow about 3 o'clock and I decided not to go out calling as I had intended so I went out and spent an hour shovelling the walk. After tea practised a quarter of an hour (Went over to Black's with some papers for Mr. Black) and a quarter of an hour before tea making 2 times in all to-day. Wrote to Frank and Charles took it with him when he went to the Meeting re: Housing problems. Men came to-day to shovel the snow off the roof, the veranda etc. Great load of snow on everything. Charles had a letter from his sister yesterday saying they had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>heard from John who is still a part of the Egyptian Army. He had been sent to Constantinople on a Medical Mission and had been given a week's leave to see the sights and had had an audience with the sultan. Slept inside</p> <p>January 24th. (Saturday)</p> <p>Read all morning while I watched for the Milkman. Keith brought up the Meat. Practised over two hours altogether. Coldest day this winter I think. Went to call at Stanley's. Heard that Harry McDonald has at last communicated with Jack. He is in the States somewhere and is doing well. Said to be the best Directory man in North America. Too cold for Charles to go out for his exercises. Called in afternoon to enquire for Mrs. Clarke. She could not be seen and Mrs. Leitch was having a sleep. Slept inside.</p> <p>January 25 (Sunday) Very cold day. Went to Church in the Morning &amp; evening and to S.S. Charles did not go to church at night. Mr. Tuer's Vaccination was very sore so he did not go to S.S. &amp; Charles took his class. Only Alice and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Charlie at church at night and they came up with me for awhile. Slept inside.</p> <p>January 26 (Monday)</p> <p>Practised an hour in the Morning and half an hour in the afternoon. Did some short-hand. Went up to see Mother. Mrs. Grant &amp; Mrs. Ferguson were there. Called in to see Mrs. McGregor, who sprained her ankle at Mrs. Sanderson's last week. Mrs. Hugh Warmington was there. The ankle is not very bad. Mrs. McGregor had her chickens under the table, a cat under the stove and the most untidy room imaginable. Can't imagine how she lives in it. Duncan came up after tea to see "Life". Looked over the Old Classical Manuscripts. I Read "The Clash." Much Milder to-day but windy so slept inside again to-night.</p> <p>January 27. (Tuesday)</p> <p>Nice Mild Morning. Pracised an hour and a half altogether. Read part of "The Clash" went down town to fit my dress. Shovelled the walk when I came home. Did some French. Called at the Manse to enquire how Mr. Tuer's vaccination was getting along. Pretty sore arm Then went up to see</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Jean Bell. She had been out for a drive with Florence Leslie and so was rather tired. She tried sitting up in a chair for awhile but seemed to be very weary so she lay down on the couch. I am afraid she will have to spend the rest of her time in bed or on the couch. Life promised to be short and weary for her. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Grant came in before I left. Much colder by night Charles did not do Sentry go for very long. Slept inside.</p> <p>January 28. (Wednesday)</p> <p>Cold day. Read "The Clash", practised an hour and a half. Went down town with S.S. collection. Charles came home at noon stating that he wanted some sandwiches for the train on his way to London. Went down for ham, lemons etc. Wrote a couple of letters (typed) for Charles. He almost missed his train. I went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson so was not here when he left. After I came home I went down town again to get The Enterprise. Wrote to Dorothy after tea and Mrs. Ryan posted it for me. Mrs. Clarke (Mrs. Leitch's )Mother) is sinking rapidly. Slept inside.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920 January 29. (Thursday)</p> <p>Was lazy this Morning as Charles away &amp; did not get up until 8.30. Spent an hour or so mending my corsets and putting a new lace in them. Practised an hour &amp; three quarters. Went down for the Mail. Much Milder to-day. Wrote to Mrs. Norman Robertson &amp; Miss Small. Charles got home on late train 1½ hrs. late. Colder again.</p> <p>January 30 (Friday)</p> <p>Cold - very cold. Went down town to try on my dress. practised 1 3/4 hours. Read "The Clash". Went to tea at Mrs. Bell's. Quite a large tea. The house is certainly fine &amp; big; especially upstairs. Fine big hall. Florence Leslie and Jean (who seemed much better to-day) served the supper. Came home and Charles and I went down to Leitch's to see Mrs. Leitch. Her Mother died at half past two this Morning. Coldest night yet. Still sleeping inside.</p> <p>January 31. (Saturday)</p> <p>Went down to Leitch's this morning as I promised. Mrs. Clarke looked as though peacefully sleeping. I would rather remember her so than as she looked</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>this summer at the Chautauqua. The first time, I think, when I have felt so. The trains are blocked. The funeral was to go on afternoon train. As the early train did not get down until after 12 they tried to catch it but Mr. Wright was not ready. The Morning train from Toronto just passed through at 1.30. The thermometer registered 20° below zero at 8 o'clock this morning and was still 8° below at 11. Did some darning and put eyelets in the brassiere Eaton's sent with eyelets in one side only. Went over to the station to say good bye to Mrs. Leitch. Afternoon train only 40 Minutes late. Then went down town for a walk. Very cold. Coldest day yet. Read "The Clash" in the evening. Slept inside. So did Charles, the first time this winter.</p> <p>February 1 Sunday.</p> <p>Much Milder to-day but cold enough yet. Charles did not go to Church this morning as he had to study his s.s. Lesson. I went good sermon. Went to s.s. Did not stay for annual meeting. Did not go to church at night but Charles went. After</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920 Church Charlie, Alice, Duncan &amp; Isabel came up for awhile. slept inside.</p> <p>February 2 (Monday)</p> <p>Beautiful Mild day. Did some work for Charles and typed out points in debate, "Resolved That the Senate Should be Abolished" for Miss Evans who is on the Negative. Read "The Clash." Went up to see Mother and called to see how Mrs. McGregor was. Mother out but saw her go to Mrs. McGregor's so walked down there and walked back with brother as far as Kyle's. Wrote an address for Mr &amp; Mrs Cruickshanks. Went there with McGaw Street Gang. Typed the address and put it together with 13 paper fasteners, (13th anniversary of their wedding last Saturday) took 13 Scotch Mints each wrapped in paper in a box. The box was wrapped in 13 papers. We got them a work basket with 13 articles in it. Met at Nolan's. Charles only stayed an hour as he was going to Walkerton in the morning on the early train. Had a good time. Slept outside again. Thawing in the afternoon. Roads Soft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February 3. (Tuesday) February</p> <p>Charles got away on early train which was sharp on time and pulled out before seven o'clock. Fine day but little colder than yesterday. Beautiful Sunshine. Did some shorthand and read some of "The Clash". Practised about an hour. Archie Crow telephoned that his Mother had gone to Toronto and not to go down to-morrow. Went down for the Mail and to Leitch's for The Globe. Went over to the Mill to pay for some flour. Came home and got ready to go to tea at Mrs. Stewart's. Quite a crowd there. Had a good time and left for home at 8.30 (having been asked for tea and to spend the evening) Charles got home on the late train which was not very late and got in about 10 p.m. Slept outside - quite frosty.</p> <p>February 4 (Wednesday)</p> <p>Was cold when I went to bed and so did not get warmed up. Consequently did not sleep much. Wakened or rather startled by fire Bell. Hearing from Central it was Ross &amp; Warmington's Gents' Furnishing Store and a bad fire; I got ready &amp; went down so Charles</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920 need not get up. Stayed until about ½ past 6/ Did not like the look of the fire when I left. Did not think it was under control. About 7.10 we noticed (Charles got up at 7) the Smoke was much worse. I went down again and the south wall fell out (part of it). Just after I got down and Bart Wright's store was all gone too. Charles came down at 8. We went on to the office and then came home to breakfast which we finished about 10.30. I went down at 11 to get Meat for dinner &amp; water was still being played in building which is a complete wrecked and sheeted in ice. Mrs. Oliver &amp; Mrs. Wesley Durst called. Wrote to Dorothy and Jean Maxwell. Rhena Campbell was to come in afternoon for Music Examination but decided to write from 7 to 10 so she arrived at 7. She was peeved because she could not write her Exam at home and was not angelic at all. I gave her the drawing room and left her to herself. She had forgotten to bring her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Number with her so I left the envelope open until Morning. Slept outside as milder by night. Practised ½ hour. Read "The Clash."</p> <p>February 5 (Thursday)</p> <p>Lovely day. Went down for meat in the Morning and called at Leitch's to enquire after Mrs. Leitch who is still away. Got 5 tons of soft coal in to-day. Went over to Mr. Wark's to get him to shovel way in for team - the snow is so deep. Did 8 Copies Letters of administration and 5 Probates for Charles. Mr. Tuer called to bring some literature to Charles for an address he is to give in Walkerton on Monday night. Took my work down to the office and while there got three letters to write. Just finished a few Minutes after 6. Read The Globe and practised 3/4 of an hour. Read "The Clash". Slept out.</p> <p>February 6 (Friday)</p> <p>Fine day, almost like Spring. Wrote a letter for Charles to David Savage in Central America reporting fore. (He owns Wright store) Read "The Clash". Mrs. Meuser called and stayed for about an hour. After dinner was overseeing dressing of Bertha Lemke And Margaret</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>who, with Mrs. Ryan's help were getting Costumes for a carnival in Paisley to-night. Went up to see Mother and read her a letter I got from Frank. Met her on the road going for a walk, went in for awhile and then Mother walked down to the corner and I walked back to the gate with her. Mary Kyle came along and Mother went on home with her and I came home. Walking bad. Met Blanche Gillies and walked over to their house with her. Practised ½ an hour when I got home. Wrote to Clare, Nell, Dorothy and Douglas.</p> <p>February 7. (Saturday)</p> <p>Nice mild day. Washed the palm in the morning. It took about 2 hours. Read "The Clash". Went down town in the afternoon and called at the office. When Charles said he wanted to give me some work so did not get away until 6 p.m. Have about 13 pages of shorthand to type on Monday Morning. Some U.F.O. evidently sent word to the Fire Marshal that they suspected the U.F.O. store had been set on fire as the Deputy Fire Marshal was here yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>investigating. (Silly things) After tea I went over to Mrs. Beattie's to see Miss Bridgman, the new High School Teacher who is Supplying for her sister until March 1st. Found she was rooming at Mrs. Crow's so Mrs. Beattie and I went down there to see her calling in At the Public Library on the way down. Got our clock back to-night (Charles went down for it) We missed it very much while it was gone.</p> <p>February 8 (Sunday.)</p> <p>Fine day - not so cold. Went to Church twice and to S.S. Wrote to Frank. Charles was preparing an address (Forward Movement) for a banquet at Walkerton to-morrow and so did not go to S.S. I typed some quotations for him before I went to S.S. I also had to select the hymn slides as Mr. M.A. is in Toronto. After Church Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer Miss {Brownlee?} &amp; Charlie and Alice came up. I made sandwiches before I went to church.</p> <p>February 9. (Monday)</p> <p>Slightly colder to-day but very pleasant. Typed the letters I got at the office on Saturday and took them down to the office. After</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>dinner I wrote two more letters for Charles. Made him some sandwiches to take with him on afternoon train to Walkerton. He expects to want them after the banquet and Mass Meeting are over. Took the letters to the office and then called on Mrs. Leslie, who seems to be much worse and has to be moved around considerably. Alice was calling there at the same time. Also called to say good bye to Mrs. D. G. Scott who leaves on Wednesday for Montreal. Mr. Scott is manager in a Branch of the Merchant Bank near there. She was not in but we met her in the street and said good bye to her. Practised an hour. Counted the words in Dorothy's story "And in Conclusion". Practised a couple of Recitations for the Young People's Meeting. Debate- Resolved that the Senate of Canada should be Abolished. Very good. Negative win. Affirmative. W.P. Krug &amp; Harry Krug Negative Mrs. Davey and Miss Evans. I recited "The Mystified Quaker in New York" and "The Faithful Lovers."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>Mrs. Tuer and Alice sent me candies. Mrs. Tuer's was a chocolate bun and Alice sent a box of conversational lozenges. Storming quite hard. Started after dinner and when I got home there was a great drift in the path especially at the Foot of the Step. Timmy Ryan was here and he shovelled it out before he went home. Quite mild, however, and I should not wonder if it changes to rain. Read a chapter of "The Clash."</p> <p>February 10 (Tuesday)</p> <p>Finished "The Wild Geese" by Stanley J. Weyman. Practised an hour. Went down for the Mail before dinner. Typed some papers for Alice (a contest - things found on a cent) Also typed Dorothy's story "And in Conclusion" to send to Young's Magazine for her. Went down for "The Globe". Telephoned Nell to wish her "Many Happy Returns of the Day." Says the Fen is very bad in winter. Perhaps we may have Dorothy come home. After tea went to a party at Alice's (given for Miss {Brownlee?}) Had a good time. Charles got home from Walkerton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>on the late train which did not get in until half past ten. Mild day - colder at night.</p> <p>February 11. Wednesday</p> <p>Went down for Meat. Practised over an hour. Phoned Stewarts to find out how Jim was. Jen said the doctor thought if they could watch his heart he would be alright. She told me that Jean Johnston had just ad a telegram saying that Mrs. Milton Johnston was dead but not giving any particulars. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my Music lesson and from there to the Public Library to help Mrs. Ferguson with the catalogue. Miss Elworthy called with the books and cards and after tea I wrote 204 Library Cards. Duncan was up for awhile. Soft water in bath-room done. No thaw all winter to supply any.</p> <p>February 12th (Thursday)</p> <p>Wrote a couple of letters for Charles. Then wrote a playlet "Business is Business" for Miss Meuser's Boys for her Recital. Typed it and took it down to her. Started it about a quarter to 11 and finished it about a quarter to 4. Then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Went down town. Called at the Manse but there was nobody in. Went to Public Library and worked for awhile. Brought books and cards home with me. After tea wrote to Clare and then Charles and I went over to see Ferna who came home last night. She saw Dorothy in Toronto and says she looks well and likes her work</p> <p>February 13 (Friday)</p> <p>Wrote cards for the Library - about 200 or more. Heard at noon that Jim Stewart was dead in Waterloo. He had Flu and pnuemonia but had got over that but his heart gave out. His mother went down on Monday. He was ill about two weeks altogether. I went in to see Rena in the afternoon and then went to the Library where I worked until half past six. Practised 3/4 of an hour. Wrote to Dorothy and Wrote an address to be presented to Mr. Heinmiller by the Chosen Friends. Went down to the Manse about a quarter to 9 to read "Business is Business" to Miss Brownlee. Quite Mild. Shampooed my hair in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920 February 14 (Saturday)</p> <p>Getting Colder. Was writing Library Cards most of the Morning. Finished all the cards there were and there are still about 36 Names to write. Finished "The Clash". Duncan came up after dinner and brought me some snaps and a letter from Adelaide to read. Wrote up notes on "The Clash." Went to Public Library and accessioned the rest of the books for Mrs. Ferguson. Went on down town and came home &amp; shovelled off the walk. Snowing quite hard and drifting badly. Ferna came over and spent the evening and we had a nice chat. The train is very late. Had not left Stratford when it should have been in Chesley. Jim Stewart's body is expected on it. Charles tired out so cannot wait up for it. Practised about 20 Minutes only.</p> <p>February 15 Sunday.</p> <p>Very stormy. Went to church in the Morning. As there are about 20 cases of Flu in town the Board of health decided to close up Schools, Churches, Library,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Reading Room, Skating Rink, Bijou &amp; Pool Room &amp; allow no social Gatherings. Order to come into effect at 1 o'clock to-day so there will be no Church to-night or S.S. Saw Charlie and family at Church in the Morning. Got very Stormy and quite cold. About 4.20 I went out to shovel out the path and finished it about 5 o'clock. Played the piano for about an hour. Read "The Scarlett Letter." Charles had a fine rest. After tea Mr. Caldwell telephoned to say that Clarice had influenza. Little Emma Wettlaufer very ill with pneumonia. Train did not get in Saturday night until about 3.30 a.m. After Church Charles and Mr. M.A. went down to Stewart's and then over to see Mr. Blair who is quite ill. (heart) found him sitting up. Slept in.</p> <p>February 16 Monday.</p> <p>Still storming with the sun shining occasionally amid the storm. Went out and shovelled the walk. Wrote to Miss Ward and Mr. McQueen. Practised three quarters of an hour. Was type writing all afternoon. Charles went to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>Jim Stewart's funeral. I went down town about half past five to get some Tomato soup and some Meat. Still storming as hard as ever but frost is gone off the front door. North Windows covered with frost though Charles took a snap of me standing beside the big snow bank at the foot of the steps. It is higher than my head so I hope the picture of it will be a good one. So windy I guess I will sleep inside. Trains Cancelled. Worst storm this winter.</p> <p>February 17 Tuesday.</p> <p>Still Storming. Part of the path was drifted up level. Hard work to throw the snow over the bank. Took me about two hours to shovel out the walk. Was so tired I had to lie down for awhile. Typed a couple of probates. Called to see Mrs. Simpson who has been ill and then went to see Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Jeni Stewart there. She is feeling very badly about Jim's death. One train went up to-day And one went down about 6 o'clock. Mrs. Jim Stewart was going back to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Waterloo on it with her father. Practised for an hour after tea. Florence Leslie and Miss Smart are the latest flu victims. Wrote to Dorothy and Frank. Slept inside.</p> <p>February 18 Wednesday.</p> <p>Went down to Bank with S.S. collection and got Meat. Practised an hour and a quarter. When I came home, Charles had neuralgia in his head. Got him some asperin and he lay down and had a sleep. I left him sleeping when I went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Was to go with Miss Bridgman to McDonald house to see about getting Meals there but as school is closed she has decided to go home on the early train in the Morning. Went with her to Cobean's and the Enterprise office. Got the Mail at the Post Office and took it to the office &amp; then came home. Practised 3/4 of an hour in the evening. Very cold night. Slept inside.</p> <p>February 19 Thursday</p> <p>Typed the entries of yesterday for Charles. Cleaned and oiled my typewriter. Charles's head feels better this Morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>practised an hour and a half. Wrote to Clare. After dinner went over to see Ferna who leaves to-morrow morning for Guelph to see Alma and then on to Toronto and Montreal. (She expects to see Dorothy in Toronto). Then went down town - got a box of candy for Charlie's birthday and some tea and soup for Mrs. McGregor. Went up to Mother's where I left the box for Charlie on the supper table. Visited Mother &amp; called to see Mrs. McGregor who is better and says she will be up on Monday. Duncan came up after tea to see "Life." Then Charles, Duncan and I played seven-up. Duncan who was in debt for toothpicks refused to go home until he had gained up and had 7 to the good. 22° below zero at 7.a.m. Slept inside.</p> <p>February 20 (Friday)</p> <p>Worked all Morning for Charles. Duncan was up for a little While. Went down town, met Miss Brownlee &amp; Mrs. Tuer and walked around with them to Mrs. Oliver's to get Miss Brownlee's fancy work as she was</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>leaving on the afternoon train for home (Barrie) Nice day. Then I called to see Mrs. Blair. Mr. Blair very poorly and was right in bed. Had been somewhat better but took bad in the night. (heart) Called to see Jean Bell who seemed to be fairly bright. Then called to see Jean Johnston but found her out and Called in Mrs. (Dr.) Mair who has been ill with quinsy. Walked up with Mrs. Ferguson. She says Miss Murray Contemplates leaving Havergal and going to Nova Scotia to teach with a friend of hers. Wrote to Dorothy after dinner and after tea to Mrs. Leitch (who is in Cleveland having gone over there from Hamilton, where she had gone to attend her mother's funeral, to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law who died suddenly of heart trouble) Nell, Douglas, Mr. Atkinson and Janet Feehan (Atkinson) whose baby boy arrived on Jan. 24th. Quite frosty again to-night so shall sleep inside.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February 21 (Saturday)</p> <p>Worked for Charles until about 12.30. Practised an hour. Did my darning. Went down to public Library in the afternoon and did some work for Mrs. Ferguson. Then went down town to get some things for Dorothy's box of eats. Wrote a note to Clare re her bank deposits - bonuses etc. Fine day- thawing some places in the sun. Wrote to Miss Small &amp; Irene Frazier.</p> <p>February 22 (Sunday)</p> <p>No church or Sunday School. Seemed a very long day. Beautiful sunshiny day with a little feeling of spring in the air. I read "The Last Hope" by H. Seton Merriman. Went out and shovelled snow from outside sidewalk. Was out an hour and a half altogether. Charles had neuralgia in his head again. After 2. p. m. I hope it may soon be better. Charlie and Alice were up in the evening. They had walked around a five mile block in the Afternoon, (had the 6 children with them) Charlie is going to Toronto in the morning. Wrote to John Hewitt and his Mother.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>Quite frosty again to-night so still sleeping inside. Blanche Gillies called in the afternoon.</p> <p>February 23 (Monday)</p> <p>Mild day but snowing hard. Just after I started to shovel out the sidewalk. Must have snowed an inch to-day. (More than that) Mrs. McGregor came to wash 1st time she has been out washing since she hurt her ankle. Instead of arriving about a quarter past ten or later she astonished us by appearing about ten minutes past nine. Did some work for Charles in the Morning. Went down town and got some card and paper to do up Dorothy's boxes of 'eats'. Got 2 boxes ready. Walked down with Charles to carry one to Post Office while he carried the other. Wrote Dorothy a letter. Went on down to the office to get Mail. Came home and shovelled the walk. Practised for an hour. Read The Globe. Played for Charles an hour in the evening. Slept outside.</p> <p>February 24th (Tuesday)</p> <p>Worked for Charles all morning. Practised two hours altogether. Did some Short-hand &amp; some French. Went out in the afternoon. Somewhat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>colder. Called at Blair's to enquire how Mr. Blair was- somewhat better. Mr. Tuer was there at the same time. Called at Johnston's but Jean out again. Then went down to Stanley's. Mrs. Stanley pretty well but not able to go out yet. They had a fine picture of Stanley and had had a letter from Delphine saying she weighed 117 lbs when she was married and now weights 178 lbs. Was visiting Janet (Feenist){Feehan?} Atkinson and says the baby is a very fine baby. After tea I read to Charles as he was afraid it might make his head pain again. Has not bothered him scarcely at all to-day. About 10 p.m. Duncan called on his way to the late train to meet his father. Got quite frosty at night so slept inside.</p> <p>February 25th (Wednesday)</p> <p>Beautiful sunshiny day but not thawing. Trees were covered with hoar frost and when the wind blows it looks just as though we were having a number of snow flurries. Worked all morning for Charles. No soft water in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>the bathroom tank so for about a week we were carrying water up from the cistern. Now it appears the cistern is about dry, for the water is very muddy, so we are melting snow. Wish there would soon be a rain to fill the tank. Are afraid to run the hard water in because of the tank for radiators and the water first being connected with bath room tank and hard water would fill them up. Went down to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Mrs. Beattie &amp; Miss Florence Kirchener to see me about looking over Miss Kirchener's paper for Horticultural Society. After tea Duncan came up and we played seven-up until Duncan went to meet the late train at 10.30. Charlie did not get home last night. Went to Frank. Very frosty. Below zero so slept inside.</p> <p>February 26th. (Thursday)</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. Went down town for meat and called at Miss Milne's with my purple dress to have it fitted properly. Finished "The Haunted Book Store." {Christopher Morley} Went down to fit my kimina (kimono}. New Spring goods just arrived so stayed</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920.</p> <p>to look them over. very pretty but awful price. foulards $8 a yard other silks $7. serges $10-$12 and higher. One wonders how people will be able to get clothes. Wrote to Clare. Some men came to the house on business and I had to write a letter for Charles. Very cold day and a blizzard started in afternoon. Very cold night. Will Sleep inside. Did some French &amp; Short-hand.</p> <p>February 27 (Friday)</p> <p>Was kept busy with office work until 2 o'clock. Charles was not feeling very well (stomach out) so he did not go to the office in the afternoon. Had another letter to write for him. Got him hot water bottle etc. and about five o'clock he began to feel better, I spent an hour shovelling the walk and side walk. Cold day. Went down to the office with letters I had written &amp; got the Globe and the Mail from the office. Practised an hour in the evening. Wrote to Dorothy. Duncan came up about 8 o'clock &amp; read The Literary Digest. Slept inside.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920. February 28 Saturday.</p> <p>Did Some work for Charles. Mr. Bell called and began discussing Forward Movement and it was 11 o'clock before Charles got away to the office. It is now 3.30 p.m. and he has not yet got home to dinner. Still cold and snowing steadily. Drifting some Noon train got in about 2 o'clock. Took Charles down a Thermos bottle of bovril and some soda biscuits. office still full of people. Went up to see Mother. came home, shovelled the walk and took some papers over for Mr. Black. It was after seven when Charles got home for his tea. Tried to get started on a paper of Miss Florence Kirchener's but found it hard work. Practised an hour. Quite frosty so slept inside.</p> <p>February 29th Sunday.</p> <p>Still no church. Walked up the hill with Charles in the morning. Fine day but still enough frost to make the snow crack. Wrote the paper on "What a Horticultural Society could do for a Small Town. Then we over to Mrs. Beattie's to read it to her. She approved. Charles went to Biehn to see Fred W.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1920</p> <p>Adolph who arrived on Saturday night with his father's body. We were to go to the Manse but Manse all dark when I came past so came on home. Charles telephoned from the Manse later. Rink was going to open last night in spite of notice from Board of Health but thought better of it when they were served with a notice. Dr. Main, Medical Health officer had told Mr. Lustig he could open and he would not say anything. Dr. Main says he is going to resign to-morrow because the Council will not raise his salary. Poor kind of a town Official. Played the piano for an hour &amp; a half. Will sleep in yet again to-night. Cut out some material for a picture letter I want to write to Blanche Gillies. Charlie and Alice came up for awhile.</p> <p>March 1st. Monday.</p> <p>Cold and stormy. Had some office work to do and had to go down in the morning to fit my kimina {kinomo}. Typed out the paper on "What a Horticultural</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Society could do for a Small Town. Cut out a lot more material for my picture letter. Had to go down in afternoon to fit my kimina {kimono} and called at McDonald House &amp; gave Miss Kirchener her paper for Guelph Meeting on Friday. Accumulated still some more material for Blanche's letter.</p> <p>March 2nd. Tuesday.</p> <p>Had to do some work for Charles and typed "an apology" to send to Dorothy re not thanking us for box, not writing, not dating her letters, etc. Took the work down to the office and got myself a new pair of {foot?} holes. came home and had lunch and Charles &amp; I caught the train for O. Sound {Owen Sound}. Going to hear Ex-President Taft lecture. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Bell and Jean went along &amp; Messrs. Conrad &amp; Christian King were there Also Jean, Mrs. Bell and I went to McKay's in a taxi. Later Mr. Bell and Mr. Mickle arrived at the house where Jean was to stay &amp; rest until we went home. Mr. Bell and I went down town, called on Davena Ritchie. Went to Scarrow's and looked at shoes</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for Jean but found she would have to fit them herself. Visited the two book stores and bought a book for Alice for a birthday present (birthday to-day) and Mrs. Bell bought a picture book for Donald McKay - the little sick &amp; helpless son of the house. Met Mr. Bell &amp; Mr. Mickle at the Seldon house where we had tea. Then walked up to McKay's with Jean's bag and went on to the West End Methodist Church to the lecture. Saw Dr. Middlebro, Mr. Dyer, Jack Telford, Mr. Black, Davena &amp; Matie Ritchie &amp; Miss Kate Bell in the audience. Mr. Kilbourne Acted as chairman &amp; gave a good address. Mr. Taft gave a most excellent address on "The League of Nations." He is not nearly so stout as he appears in his pictures. He has a splendid smile &amp; a most entrancing little chuckle. He speaks very quietly but convincingly and has a great fund of humor. His Jokes are preceded by the little chuckle. Had a few minutes chat with Miss Kate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Bell When leaving the church. Returned to hotel where we had a chat in the sitting room with Miss Doyle, the proprietoress. Got to bed about 12. p.m.</p> <p>March 3rd. Wednesday</p> <p>Had breakast with the Bells at hotel. We all called on Davena &amp; Matie Ritchie. Charles went to attend to some business. Mrs. Bell and I went to the drug store for some tooth-paste and then visited Miss Bell's School. We went to the Kindergarten and saw the children play. Then visited the Manual Training Room &amp; the Domestic Science room Where a sewing class was in session. Then visited Miss Bell's room where she had the children read for us. She must be some teacher for they read splendidly (2nd Bk "The Cricket and the ant.") We visited Jessie McTavish's room where the kiddies sang for us. Then we visited the Art Teacher's room and saw some very good work done by pupils from 2nd Bk up to Entrance Class. Also called at Mr. Shaw's (Principal) room.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The Bells and the Mickles went to McKay's for dinner. Jean had spent the time resting but had a young man visitor in the evening. Drove to station in taxi. Train not in but only had to wait about 15 minutes. Taft came down on train, only one coach on. Mr. M.A. H. got in at Tara &amp; told us Taft was to address the Chesley School children from the car. Quite a crowd at the station (Will Lamont is Brakeman on the train) Mr. Taft spoke very nicely &amp; crowd gave him a cheer when he started &amp; when he finished. Mr. McDonald introduced him &amp; Dr. Biehn was on platform as representative of School Board. Went down to office to see if there was a letter from Dorothy - got one. Then went over to see Mrs. Leitch who got home on Monday night from Cleveland where she went from Hamilton (her brother's funeral) to her sister-in-law's funeral in Cleveland. Our train almost ran over a man just before we reached Chesley station. A Jew got on the track &amp; did</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>not hear the train. The cow catcher threw him over a couple of times and he rolled down of the snow bank to within a few inches of the wheels of the train. Had his cap torn to bits and his head cut but will be alright it seems. Cut out some more material for my picture letter.</p> <p>March 4th. Thursday.</p> <p>Did some work for Charles in the morning but cut some material for picture letter. (at same time cleaning out the shelf below library couch.) Mr. Caldwell is sick so I spent the office afternoon at the office. First thaw since before Christmas and it was raining when I came home at 6 o'clock. Charles went out with the shovel to dig out the sewer trap and I shovelled out quite a length of sidewalk. Slept outside. Wrote to Clare.</p> <p>March 5th. Friday</p> <p>Wind changed in the night. Windows covered with frost again and quite a fall of snow. Did some work for Charles. Then cut out pictures, at the same time clearing out shelf under couch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Went down town in the afternoon and shovelled the walk when I came home. (was at it half an hour) After reading "The Globe" and "The Enterprise continued 'cut out' work. It got quite stormy. Mr. Schmidt said it was the stormiest day this winter out in the country but I fancy he has forgotten some of the storms. Bad day, however. Wrote to Dorothy, Carnival to-night, fixed Bert Lemke's head dress. Slept outside.</p> <p>March 6th (Saturday)</p> <p>Worked all morning for Charles. Mr. Caldwell still confined to the house. Continued 'cut-out' work. Fine, bright day but still very frostly. Went down town in the afternoon. After tea Dr. Biehn came up to see Charles, re Hul McGuire V. Halladay. Continued cut out work. Cold so slept inside. Have a bad cold.</p> <p>March 7th. (Sunday)</p> <p>Still cold but bright. Church again to-day. Went to church and to S.S. Did not go to church at night as I had neuralgia in my head. Quite stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>when we came home from School. Meeting after S.S. to discuss "Graded {helps?}. not considered very feasible. Misses Ella McLean, Irene Halliday, C. Pollock, Mr. Tuer and myself are to meet at our house to-morrow night and try and re-arrange classes upstairs. Went to Coles re box for Dorothy's birthday. Played the piano for an hour. Charlie and Alice came up after church. Very windy so shall sleep inside.</p> <p>March 8th. (Monday)</p> <p>Charles left for Walkerton on the early train. Blocked and did not leave until about 8.20. Mrs. Ryan made a mistake and called him at 5.15 a.m. He had mixed up his watch in setting it, too, and came in at 1.15 to know the time so altogether he had a disturbed night. Did some work that Charles left for me. Wrote to Miss Mcnaughton for Mrs. McGregor. Then went down with my work. Very Stormy. Had a letter from Frank asking for information in regard to relatives in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Victoria &amp; Vancouver. Went into the office and answered it at once as Frank wanted the letter before he leave California (about 15th) came home &amp; Shovelled out the walk. Had a S.S. meeting to change classes re: Irene Halliday, Ella McLean, Cassie Pollock, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer here. Had sandwiches &amp; coffee for them. Duncan was here for an hour before they came looking at "Life." Trains cancelled. Had telephone message from Hanover where the men, Charles, Dr. Biehn &amp; B.S. Halladay (His case in the West) have to stay all night. Very Stormy day. Slept inside.</p> <p>March 9th. Tuesday. Monday</p> <p>Much Milder to-day. Charles drove up from Hanover and got here a few minutes before 11. Came home to dinner but had to hurry back to Division Court as train got in about one o'clock instead of at 4.30 as reported at Hanover would be the case. Yesterday Morning's train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>is reported off the track up north. Eva McDonald, ready to go to Toronto, and Ida Halladay, going to Acton to visit Ethelyn, both are stranded here until there is a train. Did some Shorthand, some French &amp; some Memory work. Practised two hours altogether. Went up to see Mother. Mild but storming when I came home. Judge Greig came up for tea dn while he was here I did part of an initial on my dresser cover. Slept outside.</p> <p>March 10th. Wednesday</p> <p>Did some work for Charlie. Went down to Mrs. Crow's for my music lesson. Came home and shovelled snow for an hour. Eva Mar. McDonald and Pearl Buckley called. Pearl was returning a book she borrowed. Practised for an hour altogether &amp; did some short-hand &amp; French. Have Moved outside to sleep. Wrote to Dug</p> <p>March 11th. Thursday.</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. Got my S.S. orders ready and went down to the bank with them. Mr. Tuer came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>up at 11 a.m. and we arranged to start a New Cradle Roll. Went out and shovelled snow for an hour. Wrote to Dorothy and Clare. Practised 3/4 of an hour. Duncan came up in the evening and we played Seven-up. Was 11 p.m when he went home. He owed me 30 Sticks of timber. Charles was reduced to 5 and I, having 78, had increased by capital more than threefold. Rained in night. 1st rain since November.</p> <p>March 12th. Friday.</p> <p>Rather a Jubiliation in the bathroom this morning as it rained in night and tank half full. Had a real bath and a shampoo. Was busy until 1 o'clock with office work. Wrote to Nell and a birthday letter to Dorothy who will be 21 years old on Sunday. I sent her $10 and her dad sent her $15. Rainy at least showery day. Roads are impassable. At Mr. Peter Kincaid's funeral, which is to-day. The Sleigh</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(hearse could not get out) is to be drawn by men. Shovelled snow for an hour. Had to write a note for Free Press for Charles &amp; type it after tea. Freezing at night.</p> <p>March 13th. Saturday</p> <p>Very cold to-day. Did the entries then, as Mr. Caldwell is away (to Hamilton to visit a friend &amp; have his eyes tested) Charles telephoned me and I went to the office &amp; got some work and came home to do it on my own typewriter. Did my darning and mending (at noon &amp; after tea). Went to the office in the afternoon but did not get a chance to get much work as there were so many people in. Very cold to-night. Started to arrange picture letter for Blanche Gillies.</p> <p>March 14th. Sunday.</p> <p>Went to church twice &amp; to S.S. Did some work on my picture letter. Nice day but cool. Only Charlie, Margaret &amp; Alice Jean at church so they did not come up. Dorothy's birthday. 21 to-day so we rang her up. Nice to hear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>her sweet voice. She says she is going to do all kinds of things now she is 21.</p> <p>March 18 Monday</p> <p>Mr. Caldwell still away. Did the entries in the morning and continued my picture letter. Then Charles phoned for me to come down and do some affidavits. When I came home I proceeded with picture letter. Wrote a note to Clare at the office. After dinner shovelled for awhile. Snow was pretty icy so found a little was enough. If Charles wants me he is to telephone for me. Went down town about 5 o'clock. Duncan came up after tea to see "Life." His dad is making an Irish window display. Went to attic &amp; got old harp for Duncan.</p> <p>March 16th. Tuesday</p> <p>Worked for Charles. Then did my picture letter. Shovelled the rest of the side walk up to McCannell's. Mrs. M.A. Halliday called. Finished my letter. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer came up about a quarter to ten for a little while. Fine Spring day. Thawing. Freezing &amp; Snowing at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 17th. Wednesday</p> <p>Did some office work. Cleaned up Dorothy's closet. When Charles came home for dinner he had some work he wanted finished for afternoon train. Did it. Went to Mrs. Crow's for lesson. Called at office, M.A.'s office &amp; let them see my letter. Then called to see Mrs. Leitch. Mrs. Ferguson brought me address for me to type. Mr. Caldwell came up and we had a game of seven-up. Cold to-day. Snowing quite a show for awhile.</p> <p>March 18th. Thursday.</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. Cleaned up my closet. Typed some riddles for Blanche and some poems (?) for Ferna which I promised to send her. Charles Went up to Mother's to see her after tea went to church to social evening held for saying farewell to The Wm. Halliday family and the Gillies Family. Programme - Hymns, Scripture Lesson, Duet Mrs. Crow &amp; Mr. Workman (violin &amp; piano) Speeches, Charlie, M.A.,Charles &amp; piano solo Miss Elworthy. Vocal Duet. Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuer &amp; Ruby Milne, solo Miss Smellie, Violin Solo - Sammy Steinberg. Eats. Had a nice social time &amp; got home about 11 o'clock. Wrote to Clare.</p> <p>March 19th. Friday.</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. He went to Tara on noon train returning on afternoon train. Got to be quite blizzardly. Great fall of snow and all the sidewalk has to be shovelled again. Wrote an address (Titles of songs) for Blanche &amp; Wilda Gillies who are to be presented with oynx {onyx} rings at a girls party to-night. Went to Dr. Biehn's at 3 p. m. Called at Mrs. Leitch's Mrs. Crow's and Tuer's. Wrote to Dorothy. Had a letter from her to-day saying she had just got her hand out of splints a few days ago. Tore the ligaments but did not say how.</p> <p>March 20th (Saturday)</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. Shovelled the walk inside the garden, then , when I had typed my letters, went out and shovelled the sidewalk outside. Beautiful</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>day but still cold wind. Went down to the office after dinner to bring up a jar of cream which Will Peterson brought in for us and which Charles forgot to bring up at noon. Then went down again to get some material for cushion tops and arranged and cut them. Practised an hour. Alice and Margaret came up with some carrots and got a parcel to take back with them. They stayed for quite a little chat.</p> <p>March 21st. Sunday.</p> <p>Went to church twice &amp; to S.S. Beautiful day. Charles was feeling very tired so did not go to church at night. S.S. Teachers' Meeting after s.s. which did not get out until half past four. Mr. M.A. Halliday gave in his resignation as superintendent not accepted but is to "be let out on bail" until September. As we are short about 4 teachers now it seems hard to see where the workers are to come from. Charlie and Alice came up after church. They had walked out to Lowe's. Mrs. Lowe is dead. to be buried Monday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 22, (Monday)</p> <p>Took 25 pages of shorthand. Went down town for meat. Called Mrs. M.A. Halliday on the way home. She fell last week and sprained her shoulder. Said it felt somewhat better but she still has it in a sling. Typed my letters - got through about 2 o'clock - (had dinner of course) called on Mrs. Holford who is ill and also went to see Mr. &amp; Mrs. Blair who have both been ill. Mr. Blair still in bed and Mrs. Blair went for a short walk, where sidewalk was cleared. Went down to Charlie's store and then came home and took Mrs. Ryan's watch down to Cobean's and got a new strap for it. Put covers on 3 cushions after tea and practised an hour during the day. Wonderful display of Northern lights &amp; Mr. McDonald telephoned after 10 p.m. to get quotation from "Edinburgh After Flodden" Some time hunting it up but got it. Springlike day. Wore my spring coat for the 1st time since I put on my fur one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 23rd Tuesday</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. Went down to get some meat. With crow bar Charles and I finished taking snow off in front of Krug's lot. Practised about half an hour. Mr. Caldwell and I went down at 4 o'clock and bought a cut glass fern bowl to presented to the Moores (Rev. &amp; Mrs. Moore of Baptist Church) who are leaving for Georgetown. The McGaw Street Gang met here and then went to Biehn's where the Moores and Caldwells had been invited for the evening. I wrote an address and typed it for the occasion. The arrival of the gang was a great surprise to the Moores. Had a good time. Duncan was up in the evening for awhile. Covered 2 cushions. Fine spring day.</p> <p>March 24th Wednesday.</p> <p>Did the entries and a couple of probates for Charles. Mrs. Holford was to leave on the noon train for Owen Sound to go into hospital. Likely to have an operation. I called to see if I could assist her but she did</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>not need any help. Covered 2 cushions. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Miss Kirchner and Mrs. Beattie called and Miss Kirchner brought me some most delicious maple cream for writing Horticulture paper for her. Practised about an hour altogether. Dr. Biehn has been appointed by Educational Board of Windsor to do School work so they will be leaving town. Sorry to see them go. Wrote to Alma at Guelph. Mr &amp; Mr. Tuer came up after Prayer Meeting. Gave me some new ideas about the worth of our walnut furniture. Warm to-day but cooler at night. Prepared story for Pearl Buckley's composition (first outline)</p> <p>March 25th Thursday.</p> <p>Did Some work for Charles. Went down town for meat. Beautiful warm day. The sidewalks are all cleared but the streets and crossings are very dirty. Went out after dinner to go up to Mother's but met Mrs. Ferguson who told me she was in the Store so I had a chat with her there. Then went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to the Public Library and helped Mrs Ferguson sort cards for over an hour. Pearl Buckley called there (had been up to the house) so I came up with her and gave her the notes. Wrote to Clare, Dorothy and Nell.</p> <p>March 26th. Friday.</p> <p>Warm day but got windy and much cooler. Rained during the night and there was one little shower during the day. Mrs. Ryan went off on the early train. I got up at 6. a. m. and, after seeing her started, stayed up. Did some work for Charles, did the work. Then went down to the McDonald House for dinner. Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A. Halliday there also. When I came home I did some more work for Charles. Then went down to Charlie's store and called on Mrs. {Cleve's?} who just came back from Toronto last night. Her sister died while she was down there. Got tea ready and washed the dishes. Mr. Moss was to come to cover the Library couch to-night but did not show up. I hope he comes along to-morrow as I would like it done before Dot comes home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 27th (Saturday.)</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. Did the work at the house. Went down to McDonald House for dinner and dined with Hallidays again. Went down town in the afternoon and then went over to Mr. H Moss's to see if he was coming to put cover on couch. He was not in, and, although I left word, he has not shown up. Got tea and washed the dishes. Duncan came up for awhile. Then Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Davey and Miss Kirchner came in to talk over Horticultural Society with Charles. Took their notes for them.</p> <p>March 28th. Sunday.</p> <p>Did not go to church in the morning as it was 10 o'clock before we started breakfast and I had the dishes to do. Went to S.S. Blanche was away to Hanover so I had all the work to-day. Being Review Sunday Mr. Tuer gave an address on "The Forward Movement." Had a hint of my old pain so did not go to church but took measures to try and get rid of it. Charles, being very tired did not go either. Alice sr. and Margaret went to the Baptist</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>church to hear Mrs. Moore Sing and arrived at the house before Charles did, who came along later from the Presbyterian church. Thunder storm with quite bright lightning and a great deal of wind.</p> <p>March 29th. Monday</p> <p>Very windy and quite cool. Did the entries and the house work. Went to dinner at the McDonald House and dined with Halliday's again. Practised an hour. Wrote to Ferna. Mr Furney called to see about a band concert. Kept me late getting tea, After tea Mr. Moss came over to re-cover the library couch. Cleared up the rest of the papers that were under it. Mrs. Ryan got home on the late train. Very cold &amp; windy. Snowed at 6 o'clock and throughout evening.</p> <p>March 30th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Went down for meat. Got a table cloth ready to hem. Wrote to Miss Small. Just after dinner fire bell rang and King's Whistle blew furiously. Very windy &amp; cold. It looked very serious for awhile but am glad to see they got</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>it out. Did Some work for Charles. Covered two cushions. Wrote two addresses for Blanche &amp; Wilda Gillies - typed them and went down town and got ribbon for them etc.</p> <p>March 31st Wedenesday</p> <p>Did some work for Charles. hemmed one end of my table cloth. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Went to a tea at Mrs. Beattie's about 30 there. Helped Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Beattie and Miss Kirchner serve the tea. Great spread. When I got home Charles and I went over to Mr. M.A.'s to say good bye to Mr. &amp; Mrs. Will Halliday who leave to-morrow for Toronto. Mr. W. Halliday came home with a gold-headed cane presented to him by the Agricultural Society. Raining in afternoon &amp; evening.</p> <p>April 1st. Thursday.</p> <p>Did Some work for Charles in the Morning and went down town before dinner for some probate forms. Did some more typing after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>stopped to go to the station to say good-bye to Laura Halliday. came back with Miss Leslie and Mrs. Tuer who came in for awhile, then finished up my typing and took the work to the office and did some shopping. Left my picture letter at Mrs. Biehn's - came home, having forgotten to call for it so went back down. Got supper ready for Dorothy and Mr. Douglas Nickle who are to arrive on the late train. Wrote 14 post cards (absurd views labelled "in, near, vicinity of Chesley etc." to be sent to Clare - one each mail till all gone. Duncan was up for a couple of hours. Went to train to meet Dorothy - left the house when it was 50 minutes late. Walked up and down the platform with Charles 3/4 of an hour before the train arrived. Had some time finding Dorothy and Dug in the crowd. They had supper. Doug and Charles went to bed. Helped Dorothy (who has her broken hand in splints) to take a bath and we got to bed about half past one. Quite windy and cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 2nd (Friday)</p> <p>Good Friday. Raining hard in the Morning. Hemmed the other end of the table cloth. Prepared grapefruit for breakfast for Dorothy and Doug who got up about 10.30. Helped Dorothy throw out and burn some of her old letters. Hearing that Mrs. Holford's body had arrived went over to her house to see if I could do anything to help. Mrs. Lawrence (Mamie's cousin) was there. Then went down to the Manse and Biehns to tell Mrs. Biehn Mrs. Holford was dead (died after an operation for gall stones. Performed by Dr. Middlebro at O. Sound) Walked up and down the walk for an hour with Charles. Air fresh and energising. Cleared up cool. Practised ½ an hour. Dorothy and Doug went down to McDonald's and Borothy went to a tea at Lynda Simpson's. After tea Edna, Mar. Jack and Wat came up and the Young folks played bridge until 10 o'clock when they went to a dance in Biehn's Hall. Blizzard at the time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 2 3rd Saturday</p> <p>Did the entries for Charles. Helped Dorothy make her sandwiches for a tea dance. Went down town for meat. Went to the Public Library in the afternoon to help Miss Elworthy as Mrs. Ferguson is away to Toronto for Easter holidays. Dorothy had Eva, Mar., Edna, Isa, Pearl, Roy, Douglas, Harry, Wat, Wilfred Davison for a tea dance. Went back to Library after tea. Busy. Charles called and we went down to Leitch's and got flowers to send to Mrs. Holford funeral, came home and after the young folks eft, Doug and 2 put rugs down and things away. Cold. wore my fur coat.</p> <p>April 4th. Sunday</p> <p>Went to church twice and to Sunday School. Cold. Wore my fur coat. Dorothy and Doug only went in the morning. Blanche Gillies' last Sunday. Mr. Halliday presented her with a "Book of Praise". Dorothy and Doug went over to Wellington Krug's after church for awhile. Charlie and Alice were up after church. Had skating in Paisley rink on Saturday night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April 5th (Monday)</p> <p>Did the entries for Charles. Went down town for meat. Lots of snow. Had to shovel it as the broom was not heavy enough. Fixed up my parcel for Blanche Gillies. Dorothy and Douglas went down town for a few minutes. Ida Halladay and Ethel Read are to come up to play Bridge. Regular snow storm this afternoon getting colder at night. Got tea waggon ready for Dorothy.</p> <p>April 6th. Tuesday</p> <p>Tank was empty in the bath-room. Charles turned on the hard water and then could not turn it off. Went over to McCannel's house to get Mr. McCannel but found he had gone to the store. Got him by phone and he came up and discovered that Charles had just been turning the tap the wrong way. The large tank was not empty but something had gone wrong with the ball. Mr. McCannel fixed it and I had several trips to the attic to see that valve worked properly when the tank was full. (Before all this) I got up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at {5?}.20 and went over to see the Gillies family off to B.C. Cold wore my fur coat. Went down town for meat and to get a letter. As Charles was busy came home with the meat and then went back. Still busy so came on home. In the afternoon played treble Solitaire with Dorothy and Douglas Nickle. Went down town before tea. Dorothy and Doug went to play Bridge at McDonald's. After tea Went to the Public Library to help Miss Elworthy - no fire at all. Dorothy and Doug went to a dance in Hanover.</p> <p>April 7th. Wednesday</p> <p>Had a whole Morning's work this morning for Charles. Went down town in the afternoon for some corn, lettuce, etc. Practised an hour after tea. Dorothy and Doug have gone down to the McDonald's. Regular blizzard from about 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Quite a lot of snow has fallen.</p> <p>April 8th. Thursday</p> <p>Did the entries. Went down town for meat. Wrote to Clare, Nell and Frank. Dorothy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>very fine address. He came back from China with Tweet Dickson and thought very highly of her. At the close of the banquet Mr. Jno. Oswald and Mr. J.C. Milne announced their intention of giving $500 each. Called into Tuers on the way home to deliver part of their goods we carried up.</p> <p>May 11th Tuesday.</p> <p>Went down town for meat and to get my Oxford stretched. Went up to School room with Charles to take down flags and then to office for parcels. Wrote an article on the banquet and one on Miss Meuser's Recital for the Enterprise and took them down and went on down for my oxford. Typed 12 copies of Dorothy's poem "The Day sleeps and awakens." Mr. Tuer came up for a little while with a list for Forward Movement returns Which are now $6500. Wrote to Dorothy and to Mother. Practised for about half an hour. Fine day but wind still cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 12th Wednesday</p> <p>Did the entries and a couple of letters. Typed 28 copies of Forward Movement lists - 2 pages each single space) for Charles. M. Tuer called after dinner just as I was going to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Went down for my lesson. Wrote another letter for Charles after tea.</p> <p>May 13th. Thursday</p> <p>Went down town for meat. Called at Mrs. Green's to pay her for housecleaning and at Mrs. Beattie's. both out. Typed 25 Forward Movement letters for Charles who went out to Peter McTavish's with Mr. Halliday to canvas for Forward Movement. Wrote to Clarre and Frank. Practised ½ an hour. Very cool at night. Had to wear Dorothy's fur when I went down at 9 p.m. to post my letters and could feel the cold through my coat. Got telephone message from Rockwood that Ms. Joliffe is dead. Charles went to Preparatory Service.</p> <p>May 14th Friday</p> <p>Did a second copy of lists for Forward Movement canvassers. Went to office to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>get them posted. Delivered M.A. Halliday's W. T. Ross', Charlie's, M. Ewarts's, Mr. Dolphin's, Mr. Milne's and then went around to Cobean's house with his. Practised an hour. Went down town in the afternoon. Called to see Mrs. Caldwell who goes to Walkerton Hospital on Monday for an operation. (Is going over Sunday Morning.) After tea had to write a couple of letters for Charles. Mr. Fiddis called to leave his Forward Movement cards.</p> <p>May 15th. Saturday</p> <p>Charles went to Rockwood on the early train to Mrs. Joliffe's funeral. Did my Mending. Went down town in the Afternoon and knit a few rows on Aldyth Harper's sweater while I was in the Store. Duncan came up after tea and Charles got home on the late train. Nice day. Charles met a lot of old family friends in Rockwood. Heard that his grandfather and grandmother were present at the organization of the London Missionary Society. The pipes at the factory burst with the frost last night.</p> <p>Sunday* (over the page)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May 17th Monday.</p> <p>Mrs. McGregor ill so she did not come after saying she would be here which made Mrs. Ryan late with the washing. Went down town for meat in the morning. Clarice, Victor and Douglas Caldwell were here for dinner as their father over in Walkerton for Mrs. Caldwell's operation. Real spring day but looks like rain. Mr. McConnel came up this morning and put the new tank in the attic. Hunted up some clothes for Mr. Moss. Went down town in the afternoon. After tea Mr. Robt. Oswald and Mr. Wm. English called for Forward Movement cards. Went to Young People's Meeting to see the Mission Band's little play.</p> <p>May 18th. Tuesday.</p> <p>Charles and Mr. Andrew Young went off at 9 a.m. to canvass their district. I went down town with my s.s. collection in the morning and took my hat to Miss {Tom's?}. Charles had dinner at Mr. John Oswald's and phoned for me to get Mr. W. T. Ross' cards and those of Mr. S. M. Ewart. Went down for them in the afternoon for them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Typed the W.M.S. address to Mrs. Irvine and took it over to Mrs. Ferguson after taking it to the office to be bound. Totalled up the Subscriptions after Charles got home. Mr. Tuer and Mr. Wm. English came up to see list. Total to-night - $10,659.17. Nice day. Raining during night. Threatening all day but no rain. Wrote to Agnes Anderson for Mrs. McGregor who started out to come to our place this morning but was ill and only got as far as Leitch's.</p> <p>May 16th. Sunday.*</p> <p>Went to church and to Sunday School but did not go to church at night as a representative of Sailors' Mission took the service. Beautiful day. Walked up and down outside for some time after church in the Morning. Communion Sunday. Charlie, Alice and Duncan were up after Church at night.</p> <p>May 19th. Wednesday.</p> <p>Typed a letter for Charles. Wrote to Dorothy. Mr. J.A. Patterson - K.C., (to report progress in Forward Movement), Mr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Follis, Alma Halliday, Mrs. Wm. Krug, (still in hospital at Kitchener) and to Miss Small. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. As it was raining when I was through she lent me an umbrella. Took it back to her before tea. Rained quite hard. Got our veranda chairs out to-day. The air was beautifully fresh and I sat on veranda to read the Globe. (in the rain) Kind of rain one likes to be out in.</p> <p>May 20th. Thursday.</p> <p>Very hot. Wrote a long letter for Charles in the Morning and took it down to him as it had to go on the noon train. Mrs. Ryan forgot her oven and burnt te pudding so I went down town for an ice cream brick. Wrote to Clare and Sophia Albright (for Clare to see if she would go to camp) Charles went out with Mr. M.A. H. to canvass on the Kirkwood line. Wrote another letter for Charles after dinner. He was collecting limbs cut off apple tree by prunner. Went to post letters at Post Office. Then called to see Miss</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Annie Milne Who appears to be very ill. Also called to see Mrs. Douglas, who has been ill, but found her and Myrtle housecleaning. Charles had tea out at Allan Kirkwood's. Not very well pleased with the result of their canvass. Practised an hour.</p> <p>May 21st. Friday.</p> <p>Wrote a letter for Charles. Went down for meat. Wrote to Frank. Ripped my autocracy gown and my red dress. Went over to Miss Milne's with the New York Times. Went down town. In the evening Mr. Caldwell came up for some seeds. Then Mr. Kellerman came over as he and Charles are the Committee for floats for the 3rd of June. Charlie, Alice, Duncan and Bill came up to see the new tent and army cots which arrived to-day for camp. It was after 11 when Mr. Kellerman left.</p> <p>May 22nd Saturday</p> <p>Went down town to see about getting my suit fixed properly. Then went to see Mrs. Beattie about float for Horticultural Society. She gave me a daisy root which</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>I planted. Wrote a letter to High School Inspector with list of applicants for Principal for Charles. Called at Miss Milne's with some flowers for Miss Annie Milne who is very poorly, Planted some flower seeds. Went down town in the afternoon. Called at the office and took a long letter for Charles which I typed. Charles and I went down town in the evening to get the {War?} History from the office. Called in Charlie's store.</p> <p>May 23rd Sunday</p> <p>Fine day in the morning. Went to church twice and to S.S. Rained in the afternoon. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer came up after S.S. to see the tulips. After church at night Mrs. Beattie and I went for a walk. Then she came in and I divided up my seeds with her. Charles, Duncan, Margaret and Alice went to Olphant this morning for the 24th. Duncan &amp; Charlie to paint the cottage, Alice &amp; Margaret to clean it.</p> <p>May 24th. Monday.</p> <p>Got up at 5.30 a.m. Left at 7 for Brussels Party, Mr. W.T. Ross Charles Myself and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. Beattie driving. When we got to Walkerton went to the green House and ordered geraniums, salvia etc. and got some roses for Mrs. Caldwell. Then went up to the hospital to see Mrs. Caldwell. Took her the roses and a book. Found her quite bright and cheerful. Passed through Formosa, Bellmore, Jamestown and About a half a mile from Wroxeter. When we got to Brussels Mr. Ross insisted that we go to his father's. Miss Anna Ross very ill. Mrs. Smith (sister) in charge of home. Her husband died in the Spring and her nephew since then. Mr. Ross &amp; Miss Ross of Kincardine there also. He went to see the Chicken farm and saw the chickens hatching in the incubator and a little girl packing day old chicks in pasteboard boxes for shipment all over the country. 25 in a box and she just put them in like eggs. Went for a drive around town in the afternoon with Dr. Geo. Ross (dentist) from Wingham. Started home about 7.30. Got here at 10.30. Mr. Beattie went to Mitchell races so we had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to wait for him. Charles was busy investigating the John Kyle charges. Found nothing in them. Fine day.</p> <p>Tuesday May 25th.</p> <p>Fine day. Worked in the garden all morning. Made 3 flower beds at the back and put in my seeds. Wrote to Dorothy and to Mrs. Smith, Brussels, and to Clare. Went over to Mrs. Beattie's to help her parcel up and send out Horticultural shipment. Went down to school to get Miss Pollock to get boys to deliver parcels. Called at Tuer's. After tea called on Miss Annie Milne and took her over a book. Mrs. Beattie and I tramped around until 10 o'clock to see Who would decorate cars for the Procession on June 3rd. Charles at session meeting.</p> <p>Wednesday May 26th.</p> <p>My knee was slightly sore last night but when I was down town this morning it got much sorer and I called &amp; Dr. Rannie bandaged it for me but it got worse on the way home. However I went down town in the afternoon. Charlie, Duncan &amp; Alice came up in the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>evening and the new tent was put up to see how it looked. A few holes &amp; several patches discovered. Mrs. Beattie came over with some seeds and the Horticultural float was discussed. Mrs. Crow in Toronto so no lesson.</p> <p>May 27th. Thursday.</p> <p>Knee quite sore. Mr. Tuer came up to see the tent and I went around the garden with him to get artichokes sorrel &amp; cress. Went to bank with S. S. collection and Mr. Ryan's and Tommy's deposits. Helped Charles take the tent down. Wrote to Clare. Just heard from Aunt Maggie that Dora committed suicide {Dorothea Mary “Dora” Dickson Hand Fenelon Falls, daughter of Margaret Halliday Dickson see page 9} &amp; Charlie phoned that Mr. Engel died this morning at 5 o'clock, at 6:30 p.m. Charlie and Alice came along in the car and we left for Hanover. Called first at Engel's. Saw Jack, Mrs. Dowkes, Dr. Engel, Mrs. Engel, Duncan and Mrs. Ball. Mrs. Engel seemed quite dazed. Mr. Engel had been ill for 9 weeks with rheumatism. Then had pleursy and finally the fluid on the lungs filled the heart. Dorothy got home on</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday from Detroit but did not see her father as they were afraid of the excitement for him if even knowing she was in Hanover. Went to the Recital in the Misses Hahn's study. (Charlie and Alice had received tickets from Miss Hahn and wanted us to go to the Recital with them. So, upon hearing of Mr. Engel's death, we left a half an hour earlier to allow time to call on them.) Prof. Viggo Rihl was the pianist and he was wonderful. Saw Mrs. Miller and the Hahns and found Mr. Workeman there. He came home with us in the car. They served sandwiches and coffee at the close of the programme and we got home about 11 p.m. Quite cool coming home.</p> <p>May 28th. Friday.</p> <p>cool this morning. Knee somewhat better. Went down for meat in the morning and to Miss Milne's to take my suit blouse in to be fixed as sleeves do not fit. put in some flower seeds in the afternoon. Went down town to give Charlie birthday present for Alice whose birthday is tomorrow. Charlie not there so gave it to Alice who promised not to open it until tomorrow. Wrote to Dorothy, Doug Nickle, Frank and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aunt Maggie. So cool we required a fire in the grate to-night. Wrote 3 letters for Charles. Mother came home from Toronto late train.</p> <p>Saturday Thursday May 29th.</p> <p>Went down town in the morning for meat. Wrote a letter (long one) for Charles. After dinner went to Hanover (Party: Charles, Charlie, Alice sn., Duncan Bill and myself) to Mr. Engel's funeral. We sat in the car while the two Charlies attended the services on the lawn. Then as there was still a Masonic Service to come, we left and came home. Went to Miss Milne's to fit my suit blouse. Washed my hair after tea.</p> <p>Sunday May 30th.</p> <p>Went to church twice &amp; to S.S. Tyed a list of names for Honour Roll to be put up in vestibule of church and also three notices for church. Mother came up after church. While we were at S.S. she went to see Miss Annie Milne &amp; Charlie called for her after S.S. After church at night Charlie, Alice (sn) and Margaret came up for awhile.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday May 31st.</p> <p>Worked in the garden until 12 a.m. (Put out 13 phlox, 13 petunias, 13 stocks and filled a bed with seeds. Did a probate for Charles. Got Dorothy's panama hat from attic, went down street, got a box at the store and mailed it to her. Went for a walk. Intended to call on Mrs. Wm. Krug, who returned from Waterloo Hospital on Friday night, but did not want to pass the bull dog. Watered plants after tea and went down to Church to discuss float "Canada Helps Armenia" with Cavell girls. Mr. Tuer called in the Morning for list for Honour Roll. Some names added. Mrs. Oliver called in the evening, also some of the Cavell girls. Hot &amp; dry.</p> <p>Tuesday June 1st.</p> <p>Did some typewriting for Charles. Worked in the garden all Morning. Went down town in the afternoon and called to see Mrs. Wm. Krug. found her fairly well but of course not very strong. After tea went over to Mrs. Beattie's to help her make cedar wreaths for side of float. Margaret,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Alice; Margaret &amp; Alice Stevens came up to see about dresses for the float and I found them here when I got home. Hot &amp; dry.</p> <p>Wednesday June 2nd.</p> <p>Went down town for meat. Geraniums and Salvia came. Helped Mr. Clifton a little with them. Wrote to Clare. Went down to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Found Mr. Tuer and girls waiting for orders re float when I got home. After tea Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer Charlie, Duncan, Margaret, Alice, Margaret Fry, Frances, Isabel, Margaret &amp; Mary Steven and Annie Sloan were all here and we were all busy working at the 2 floats which were in the back yard "Armenia aids Canada" and the Horticultural Float. Hot - rained about 10 drops or so in the evening. Much cooler after tea.</p> <p>Thursday June 3rd.</p> <p>Got up at 5.30 a.m. Mr. Tuer came along about 6 a.m. Put up flags on pole, horse &amp; pony house. Helped on floats and got them started off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(In Angus McDonald's truck for "Armenia Helps Canada" and Mr. Porters' dray for Horticultural Float). Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Tuer and I went down to school grounds to see floats assembled there. Mrs. Beattie and I came up here While Mrs. Tuer dropped off at the Manse. Mrs. Beattie and I walked down to see the Roller rink. Just had rough floor partly on. Community dancing to-night. Took stuff off floats &amp; put it away. Called at Biehn's in afternoon to wait for Beatties. Went to grounds in their car. (Party - Beatties, Misses Nell &amp; Bell Elliot and myself) at 1.30 and got home at 6.15. Met Father Cadot, Mrs. McKay &amp; Mrs. Middlebro of Owen Sound. After tea went down town to get facts for London Free Press. Took down account and typed it for telegram. Duncan came up. (Keith here to climb tree in the Morning &amp; put up big flag &amp; stayed for breakfast) Wrote to Dorothy. Played seven-up with Duncan until 11 o'clock. Fire in grate. Very cool all afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday June 4</p> <p>still quite cool out- getting warmer outside - fire in fireplace - none too hot. Practised about ½ hour in the Morning. Duncan came up to take the flag down and shot five blackbirds and hit two others. Mr. Caldwell went to Walkerton in the afternoon to see Mrs. Caldwell so had to go down to help Charles at the office. Put away flags. After tea I went over to call on Miss. Annie Milne. She was sitting up in a chair but looked pretty sick. She had been downstairs for the 3rd of June and got quite tired out.</p> <p>Saturday June 5th</p> <p>Did some letters etc. for Charles. Went down town (got orders ready) to Banks with S.S. Money and ordered supplies for next 3 months. Wrote account of June 3rd Parade for Enterprise (Both Mr. McDonald and Mr. Nolan away on Press Excursion) and took it down. After dinner went down for some ham to make lunch for Charles who goes to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Hamilton on the afternoon train. Went over to see take a book and some lilacs over to Miss Anne Milne. Warmer to-day but can still stand fire in the grate. Went to Father Cadot and sent him Dorothy's poem "The Day sleeps &amp; awakens". Helped get lunch made up for Charles. Then he came home and announced that he had been knocked down and run over by an auto. (Mr. Patchell from the country who was following close behind a truck and who did not tout his horn) His ankle was very badly swollen where the wheel went over it. I bandaged it up and painted his thumb with iodine, where it was bruised. He decided to go on to Hamilton so I helped him pack and went to the station with him. I expect he will very stiff &amp; sore to-morrow and will likely notice the shock more then. Mr. Caldwell came up for a book. Duncan came up and spent the evening. Charles telephoned about 10 o'clock that he was feeling somewhat better. Watered the flower beds at 6 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday June 6th.</p> <p>Much warmer to-day. Went to church in the morning and to S.S. Mother came up after church and stayed until after S.S. As Charlie broke the back axle of his car yesterday he could not come for her so I walked up to the Baptist Church with her. Getting very warm. Mrs. Ryan went to Paisley in car (Barnes Bowie, Ruby Robinson &amp; Tom) so had to get my own tea. Wrote to Charles to send Dorothy's poems and to Mrs. Caldwell, Walkerton Hospital. Went down to post office with them. Watered the lawn which was very brown and did not go to church. Charlie, Alice sr. and Duncan were up after church and Mr. Caldwell came up to get a book. Charles telephoned from Hamilton that his foot was worse than he expected and he could not get around and so would be home to-morrow night.</p> <p>Monday June 7th.</p> <p>Went down at 7 o'clock and turned on the spray. Went down town for meat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mended Charles' trousers where they were torn when he was hurt. Helped Duncan Measure off tennis court. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Biehn called to ask me to write an address for Mr. &amp; Mrs. C. Smellie's 15th anniversary of their wedding Day, and a surprise party going out there. (I could not go as Charles coming home.) Went down town for the Mail. Played several games of tennis with Duncan. Wrote the address. Typed it after tea. Mrs. Beattie called for it. Began to rain about a quarter to 7. Rained heavily till about 10. Went to the station to meet Charles. Mr. Beattie came in from Smellie's to take him from the station and we came home in the car. Had to help Charles to bed. Sorry I could not go to Smellie's. Jen Krug invited me to go to Walkerton in the afternoon but had to stay home and write the address.</p> <p>Tuesday June 8th.</p> <p>Phone rang at 7 a.m. Dr. Rannie asking Charles to go out to make Mr. Fiddis' will. Got ready (helped him)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and was away about 8 o'clock. arrived about 5 minutes too late. Went down town for meat and some Messages. Wrote to Margaret Howitt, Clare and Dorothy. Fine day. Went down after dinner for the Mail and to Miss Milne's to see about getting a dress made. Forgot to take some money down so went back with it. Meeting of Soldiers' Memorial Committee here in the evening - M.A. Halliday, Mr. Bell &amp; Charlie. Decided to have a canvass of the town. Wrote 3 letters for Charles.</p> <p>Wednesday June 9th.</p> <p>Helped Charles with Forward Movement report. Directed Mr. Clifton and helped him put in the foliage plants. Went down town for the Mail and some messages. Played tennis with Duncan. Went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Ferguson's, Smellies'. Mrs. Elliot's Biehns' and Leitch's to invite them for to-morrow night - having Mr. Jas. Smellie here. Had ice cream.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at Christie's. Mr. Leitch's treat. Went over to see Miss Annie Milne - found her poorly - called in to see Mrs. M.A. as she was sitting on the verandah. Meeting of High School Board here to select Principal (as Charles cannot walk very well) Miss Meuser called in the afternoon to see about Theory Exams. I called at Mrs. Crow's to tell her why I did not come for my lesson. Alice Jean brought up the butter.</p> <p>Thursday June 10th.</p> <p>Was busy hunting up ideas for entertaining. Went down town after dinner to get some things for to-night. played tennis with Duncan in the Morning - 2 sets - 4-2. 4-3. 1st set for me. 2nd for Duncan. Arranged slips for guests - one to sing - to play- to recite, to find a partner and chose a stunt. Also an aeroplane trip - stop at Adirondacks to hunt. (pig in register) Sir Jas. Smellie found it after long hunt. Next stop Mackinack to fish. (typed slips with conundrums.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>answers fish. Answers were pinned up around the room. Those who brought correct answers got sugar sticks. Next stop Klondike where they dug for gold nuggets (chocolates wrapped in gold paper by Duncan and Myself) in a box of sawdust with a wooden shovel. Miss Smellie &amp; Mrs. Bell sang. Mr. M.A. H. played the piano. Mr. Chas. Smellie recited "Tam-o-Shanter", Mr. Leitch sang, Mr. Bell &amp; Mrs. Jas. Smellie made speeches. Thunder storm which delayed the ice cream so was quite a wait between courses. Everybody seemed to have a good time. Charles feeling very tired. Duncan helped serve. Mrs. Green helped Mrs. Ryan. Party - Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A., Mr. &amp; Mrs. Bell, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Leitch, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Beattie, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Chas. Smellie, Misses Smellie, Mrs. Ferguson, Miss Elworthy, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Elliot, Mother, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Crow. Charlie and Alice, Mr. James Smellie. Broke up about 11.30 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 11th. Friday</p> <p>Tired and lazy to-day. Did a letter for Charles. Duncan was up. Went down town in the afternoon and called to see Mrs. McGregor and then went on to call on Mother. Mr. Copeland (the prospective Principal for High School who came up to look over the ground before accepting the position) called at the house in the evening. Went over to Black's to return some books. Miss Blue called to enquire how Charles' foot was, Ruby Robinson to see Mrs. Ryan. Mr. Caldwell to see Charles, Miss Helen Smellie to get her glasses. Charles feeling more rested to-day. (Mr. Beattie still driving him up and down) Wrote to Miss McEachran. Practised about an hour.</p> <p>June 12th. Saturday</p> <p>Awake a good part of last night with sore throat. {lungs?} to-day. Mended my Corsets. Went down town for meat. After dinner returned some books to Library. (Before dinner typed an account for Charles) and went down to Dr. Rannie's. Felt wretched. Had temperature &amp; good</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>doses of {lungs?}. Got some medicine. Lay around in the evening but helped Charles as usual. Mr. Gordon Lindsay came off the late train to see Charles so it was late when he went to bed. About 11.30 Mr. Davey left Mr. Buckley's crutches on the verandah for Charles as the ones he ordered by telephone in the Morning for him had not turned up. Hot.</p> <p>June 13th. Sunday</p> <p>Felt wretched so lay on sofa. Got up about 10 a.m. Did not go to Church. Mother arrived after Associate Communion Service. Library Clock stopped. Main Spring im My Watch broken. Mrs. Ryan lent me hers but I set it an hour so was getting ready at 2 o'clock as I supposed to go to S.S. when Miss McMillan arrived asking for East &amp; West. Found it was 3 o'clock. Went down to S.S. Found Duncan &amp; Marshall Steven busy at my work. Well mixed up but got it finished &amp; report ready. Did not go out at night. Charlie, Alice, Isabel, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Tuer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>came up after church. Hot.</p> <p>June 14th. Monday</p> <p>As Mrs. Pearce is away on her holidays I had to go to the office. Drove down and up with Charles in Mr. Beattie's car. After tea went down to Mrs. McDonald to get some vines planted then called to see Mrs. Caldwell, who got home from the Hospital yesterday, for a few minutes. Went to see Mary Milne who is sick. Also to take some papers to Annie Milne. Attended to changing spray etc. between times. Very hot.</p> <p>June 15 Tuesday</p> <p>Did an agreement at home and then went to the office for the day. After Before tea went in to see Mrs. Caldwell. After tea did some watering and went down to fix Mrs. Caldwell up with a new binder. Raining hard in the evening. Went over to late train but, as I expected, Dorothy did not come. Pouring rain.</p> <p>June 16 Wednesday</p> <p>At office all day. In evening planted some seeds. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and then went to McDonald's to see Eva's clothes and presents. House very nicely decorated with peonies etc. Eva's clothes also very pretty. Typed part of "Six cups of chocolate" for Blanche Gillies. Went to train to meet Dorothy and as usual it was midnight when we got to bed.</p> <p>June 17th. Thursday</p> <p>Cleaned Dorothy's pink linen dress as well as I could for her to wear to Eva McDonald's wedding. Her trunk not here yet. Went to Cobean's and bought a butter dish for a wedding present. Worled at office until Noon - half holiday. Dorothy went to wedding to help wait or serve. Tied up vines and did some other work in the garden. Mrs. McDonald borrowed my sherbet glasses. Called at Miss Milne's. Miss Annie Milne's and at Mrs. Caldwell's to fix her up. Then dropped into Tuer's to enquire how Mrs. Rae was. Very poorly but Dr. Middlebro did not operate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 18th. Friday.</p> <p>Rained considerably in the night. Cold and raining until noon. Went to the office. Called at Lustig to pay for meat and Christie's to pay for bread. Went back early at noon to do some of Mr. Caldwell's work. Mother came up in the evening with some ceneilat {celandine?} poppies. Then Duncan arrived. I planted the poppies and walked up to the gate with Mother then called at Caldwell's and bathed Mrs. C's back and fixed her up. Still cool but somewhat warmer.</p> <p>June 19th. Saturday.</p> <p>{Music?} exam (Theory) at the Manse to-day. Got tables ready and papers out etc. Then left Dorothy to preside and went to the office. Did a great deal of work - no idle moment. Bought a dress for Isabel's birthday which was yesterday. Dorothy went to the show with Mar. McDonald. Went down to Mrs. Caldwell's and called at Tuer's to enquire for Mrs. Rae. Miss Annie Milne very poorly. Washed vest. Did some shopping for Dorothy. Mr McNaughton and Mr. Black called in evening. Nice day. Not too Hot. Finished typing play for Blanche G.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 20th Sunday.</p> <p>Dorothy and I went to church in the Manse. Charles had his chair down on the lawn. Mother came up after church. I went to S.S. As it looked like rain, Mother walked home so I walked up with her. Went to church at night. Masonic brethren there (about 60) Went to Mrs. Caldwell's after church. Margaret, Frances, Alice &amp; Isabel sat in one seat but went home after church. Charlie, Alice &amp; Duncan came up after church.</p> <p>June 21st Monday.</p> <p>Was at the office all day. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Bell called in the evening to see Charles about Soldiers' Memorial Canvass. Dorothy had Ida H , Jen Krug and Mar. McDonald up in the afternoon to play Bridge. Rained all day and quite cool. Fire in the fireplacce &amp; also in the range. Went to fit my dress. Dorothy at dance in Hall.</p> <p>June 22nd Tuesday.</p> <p>Was at the office all day. Very cool and raining in the morning. Cleared up in the afternoon and was warmer at night. After tea rolled the tennis</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>lawn and helped Dorothy mark part of it. She was in too big a hurry and so got it crooked. Went to enquire for Miss Annie Milne who was very ill to-day. Then went to Mrs. Caldwell's. Fire in fireplace - also in range.</p> <p>June 23rd Wednesday.</p> <p>At office all day - very busy. At noon wrote an address for Irene Halliday from her S.S. class who are presenting her with a Bible before she goes to Toronto. On the way back to the office after dinner went round to Leslie to see if Florence would play tennis with Dorothy. Went in to see Mrs. Leslie. Dorothy and Florence played four sets - tennis over at the Park. Went to Miss Milne's at 5 o'clock to fit my dress so did not get all my letters done - had to type the dress address after 6 o'clock. Sewed up band of Dorothy's skirt. Waited for Charles to get his call through to London Free Press about U. F. O. picnic. Dorothy down at Mar. McDonald's. At 10 o'clock went down to Mrs. Caldwell's and then went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>up to Charlie's to the S.S. party. Helped Alice serve the supper. Charlie took the girls all home at once in the Ford (13 of them) and then took the 7 grown-ups all at once. Florence Leslie, Jen McLean, Ella McLean, Mrs. Tuer, Cassie Pollock, Irene Halliday and Myself. Fine day - cool at night.</p> <p>June 24th. Thursday.</p> <p>At the office and busy all morning. Half holiday. Had to go down to fit my dress. Wrote to Frank, Clare, Doug. Mickle and Doug Lilhio. Called to see how Miss Annie Milne was. Played seven-up with {plus's?} and Dorothy. At 10 p.m. went to Mrs. Caldwell's.</p> <p>June 25th. Friday.</p> <p>Fine day - cool at night. Went to office all day. Went down 3 times in the afternoon to fit my dress. Got Meat in the Morning and brought it home. Did a little weeding after tea and tied up vines in the morning. Called in evening to see how Miss Mary Milne was -- did not go in, then went to enquire</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for Miss Annie Milne and down to Caldwell's. Wrote to Alma. Charlie, Alice, Mother and the baby went to Oliphant, via Southampton, yesterday afternoon. Mother was to stay in Southampton all night and they were all to get home to-night bringing Duncan with them. He went up with a couple of boys on Monday - the other two were to get back yesterday.</p> <p>June 26th. Saturday</p> <p>Worked hard at the office all day. Came back home in the morning with some Paris Green for Mr. Clifton. After tea went back to the office to finish St. Clair Park account. Florence Leslie, Mary Wallace &amp; Dorothy played tennis. Change a book at the Library. Went to see how Miss Milne was, found she had had a fairly good night and also a good day. Went to Caldwell's. Fine day.</p> <p>June 27th. Sunday.</p> <p>Tiny shower in the afternoon, otherwise warm day. Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. I went to S.S. Mother was up from Church until after</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>S.S. Mrs. Ryan went to Southampton, starting about 9 a.m. She, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Green went in Mr. Beattie's car, (arranged by Charles) and Tim and Lillie Jacklin went in M. Burnett's car. Dorothy and I did the work. Charlie and Alice came around after tea and Charles and I went to Peabody Church with them. It was a fine night for a drive and we enjoyed it greatly. Regular little country church - small organ - coal oil lamp Chandeliers and long lengths of stove pipes. Minister was fairly good. Choir of 9 and an organizst- about 100 people there. Went down to Caldwell's after I got home.</p> <p>June 28th. Monday.</p> <p>Was at the office all day. Did not feel very well as had old pain in my side. Took some aspirin at noon. Duncan here for tea and he and Dorothy played tennis after tea. Watched them awhile, did some watering, went over to enquire for Miss Milne. Had good day. Then played Seven-Up with Duncan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and Dorothy Charles. When I went to Mrs. Caldwell's Dorothy took my place &amp; when I returned Charles went to bed and I took his place. Duncan went home about 11 p.m. Miss Pearce came back yesterday but took the day at home to fix up her things. Her typewriter is back &amp; Mr. Caldwell tried to fool me with it and make me think it was mine.</p> <p>June 29th. Tuesday</p> <p>Thunder storm in the night. Wet day. Stayed at home. Knit on Dorothy's Scarf for her white sweater. Charlie, Duncan &amp; Keith up to get the Cots &amp; mattresses etc. ready to go to camp. Went to the office in the afternoon and got some work. Typed at home until 6 o'clock. Mr. Mcneel took Charles for a ride. They went to Paisley and had 2 sundaes apiece. (Mr. McNaughton along) Knit pink scarf for Dorothy's sweater. Irene Halliday called to say good-bye before leaving for Toronto to-morrow. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday June 30th.</p> <p>Shampooed my hair. practised 3/4 of an hour. Finished Dorothy's pink sash. Went to Mrs. Crow's for my lesson. Mr. Tuer &amp; Miss Leslie playing tennis with Dorothy. Went down to Mrs. Caldwell's but Mr. Caldwell was sitting on verandah so will go down after tea to look at wound. Dr. Glover's cancer serum is making a great stir all over the world. Mr. J.C. Milne is making arrangements to send Miss Annie Milne down to be treated. Next over to enquire for Miss Annie Milne. Then went to Fry's to see about getting car but they were all out. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's but she had company. Helped Dorothy make sandwiches and prepare a lunch for Doug Nickle who is to come on the late train. Went to the station to meet Doug.</p> <p>Thursday July 1st.</p> <p>Mr. McNeel asked us all to go to Southampton. Went down to the office to get some money for Charles. Charles went over to see Miss Annie Milne before she</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>left for Toronto. I went down to Mrs. Caldwell's. Started for Southampton about a quarter to 11. Went to Patk Hotel first Where found Nell and Doug and Clare. All had dinner there (Nell, Doug, Clare, Charles, Dorothy, Doug Nickle and Myself.) Tom Neelands out fishing and they dined up town. Went to see Leitch's in their cottage, then down to Sandend cottage Where the Neelands and Clare are located. Spent the afternoon lying on the Sand. Margaret Neelands, Dorothy and Doug Lillico went in for a swim. Went back to Hotel for tea. Dorothy &amp; Doug Nickle going with the Neelands. Started home with Mr. McNeel at 9 p.m. Dorothy &amp; Doug Nickle stayed for the dance and came home with Wat Krug, Mar. McDonald, Roy Reid and Pearl Buckley. Thunder storm in the night. Nell and Doug gave us all the fish they had caught and we weighed them when we got home - 4 lbs &amp; 13½ ozs. altogether.</p> <p>Friday July 2nd.</p> <p>Had to type interview with Miss Pollock</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>about the fuss at Speedwell Hospital for London Free Press. (Nurses refused to go into Kitchener). Took it over to Mr. Farney's, then called to enquire how Miss Annie Milne got away. Found her leg had been broken just by nurse turning her in bed but she got away alright in her private car. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's. Wrote to Doug, Dick, Miss Small and Blanche Gillies, Made lemonade for Dorothy and Doug Nickle who were playing tennis and went down town for films and an ice cream brick. Miss Pollock and Mr. Farney came over in the evening to finish up the interview business.</p> <p>Saturday July 3rd.</p> <p>Typed the interview over again with corrections. Also did 2 probates. Dorothy and Douglas took Charlie's car over to Southampton to bring him and Duncan home. Bud went along. Hard work getting them started. Took the probates to the office. Mr. Jolliffe had dinner over from Paisley- came up to the house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for an hour and I made him a cup of tea. Went down town afterwards. Went to Mrs Caldwell's twice to-day. Quite cool in the evening. Mother &amp; Duncan up in the evening. Dorothy &amp; Doug not coming home till Sunday night.</p> <p>Sunday July 4th.</p> <p>Went to church twice &amp; to S.S. Charles went to church in the morning. Communion Sunday. Walked down. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's before church in the Morning and after church at night. Dorothy &amp; Doug got home about 9 o'clock. Charlie, Alice and Duncan came up after church at night. Had a fire in the fire place after tea, very cool.</p> <p>Monday July 5th.</p> <p>Went down for meat &amp; just got home when I had to go to the dressmakers. Took a bath in the afternoon (usually take it at night) as there was a fire in the kitchen &amp; plenty of hot water. Went down town. Dorothy &amp; Douglas playing tennis. After tea Mr. Caldwell, Miss Leslie, Doug and Dorothy played good tennis. Duncan was here and Jean</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Bell and Marion Leslie came along to look in. Charles went out to Misses Anderson with Mr. Bell - Miss Catherine died yesterday. Went to the train to greet Jack Steven (and his wife) He is just returning from overseas. Played treble solitaire with Dorothy and Doug.</p> <p>Tuesday July 6th.</p> <p>Went down for meat and to take s.s. collection down. Raining a little. Called at Mrs. Caldwell's but found her up and Dr. Mair arrived while I was there so did not stay. Went to Miss Milne's to fit my dress. Douglas Nickle went away on the afternoon train. Raining. Dorothy went over with him and I went to meet her with an umbrella. Wrote to Sophia Albright, Aunt Amaisi, Dick and Annie Burbank (Atkinson). Charles, Dorothy and I played Seven-up.</p> <p>Wednesday July 7th.</p> <p>Went to Mrs. Caldwell's and then went around to enquire about Miss Annie Milne. Dr. Glover decided not to give her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>any serum treatments and she is to be brought home to-night. Called at Mrs. Tuer's to tell Mr. Tuer. Typed the Forward Movement Committee Report (some job) and "The King's High Way for Irene Halliday. Went down town with Dorothy in the afternoon. Fire in grate in evening. Raining in the evening. Wrote to Mr. Atkinson and Irene Halliday. Cold drizzle.</p> <p>Thursday July 8th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Charles told me in the Morning that he had got quite a jolt in a letter he received from Dr. McLaughlin of Hamilton who said that the X ray plate of his ankle showed signs of hardening of the arteries. Of course one hopes he will prove to be wrong. I have had it following me as a shadow all day. Dr. Rannie is away this week for a holiday. Went down for meat. Came home, then went to Mrs. Caldwell's and went to enquire how Miss Annie Milne got home. She had a good night. Called at the Manse to give Mr. Tuer the Forward Movement report. Did some weeding in the seed beds.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>sprinkled a little. Went down to the post office with Dorothy after dinner and to Jackson's (Photographer) to get her B.A. degree framed. Her Westbourne Certificate &amp; Doug N's photo and also Dean Cappin's. Half holiday so Charles spent the afternoon outside and about 5 o'clock he went to see Mr. Cassels, who is ill, and I went to take Forward's Movement Report to Miss Annie Milne, who was greatly interested in it, and they asked me in to see her. She was quite bright. Duncan came up in the evening and Dorothy spent the evening looking over and reading her old letters.</p> <p>Friday July 9th.</p> <p>Fine day. Cloudy in the Morning - a few drops of rain - then warm. Went to Mrs. Caldwell's in the morning, Did some weeding. Knit a great many rows on Dorothy's orange sweater. She and Duncan played tennis. Went down town and called to enquire for Miss Milne. Played 2 sets of tennis with Duncan. After tea</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dorothy and Florence Leslie played tennis. I weeded awhile and then decided to go to Mother's but my foot was sore &amp; when I met Mrs. M.A. &amp; I got her to come back with me. Sat on verandah, ate lollipops &amp; talked. Dorothy, Florence, Charkes, Mrs. M.A. &amp; I . Then I went over with Mrs. M.A. to shiw M.A. list of pupils in Mrs. Ferguson's class which I had spent most of the morning preparing.</p> <p>Saturday July 10th.</p> <p>Hot day. Went down for meat. Came home and went down to Caldwell's. Found Mrs. Caldwell out. Did a great bunch of mending and knit a sleeve for Dorothy's orange sweater. Typed 5 copies of a Probate for Charles. Took it down town. Charlie had seen Dr. Rannie and he thinks Dr. McLaughlin is wrong and that there is no hardening of the arteries. Felt much happier and somewhat relieved of the shadow. Dorothy had Ethel Reid, Mar. McDonald &amp; Viola Mair here playing tennis. Jack, Wat &amp; Stan turned up</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>also. I brought home ice cream bricks for them. After tea knit the other sleeve for D's sweater while Misses Tuer &amp; Caldwell &amp; Miss Leslie and Dorothy played tennis. Dorothy &amp; Mr. Caldwell were beaten. Stan called for Dorothy to go to the Bijou. Wrote to Miss McEachan. Duncan was up in the evening.</p> <p>Sunday July 11th.</p> <p>Did a notice for church. Charles, Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. Sermon about Christ's own sayings about his death &amp; life. Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. Leslie, Mr. M.A. and others rather disturbed thinking Mr. Tuer was rejecting the doctrine of the atonement. Union Service - Evangelical &amp; Presbyterian both morning &amp; evening in our church. Mr. Kellerman away &amp; other Church painted. Went to S.S. Mother came up after church &amp; stayed until after I went to church at night. Charles &amp; I went to church at night. Frank Adolph called in the afternoon. They have a large lumber business at Baynes Lake and he does a good deal</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>of travelling for the Mills. After church Charlie, Alice, Mr. D. Steven and Jack Steven and his English wife were up. They leave (Jack &amp; his wife) for Regina Tuesday Morning. After they left I walked over to the station with Dorothy to post a couple of letters. Raining in night.</p> <p>Monday July 12th.</p> <p>Raining in Morning then very hot. Orange celebration in Owen Sound so very quiet here. Wrote a letter for Charles. Wrote to Miss McNaughton and Mr. Atkinson for Mrs. McGregor. Also to Clare, Frank and Aunt Annie. Went to enquire for Miss Milne. Did some weeding when I came back. Knit the sash for Dorothy's orange sweater - do some more weeding after tea and did some {sentry?} {go.?} Charles at Red Cross meeting until after 10.</p> <p>Tuesday July 13th.</p> <p>Knocked a lot of potato bugs off the potatoes. Went down town to get some ice cream for dinner as it was Court day and Turkey case on and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Charles wanted dinner at 12 o'clock. Wrote to Len Carter, Mr. Phillips and Irene Frazier. Went down to get some ham for tea as Judge Greig and Mr. Start coming for dinner. After dinner, about 8 o'clock, went down to Public Library with Dorothy to get a book for her to read. Judge Greig &amp; Mr. Start left shortly after 8 as going on late train. Telegram arrived saying Jack Reid was coming on the late train so Charles and I went over to meet him. He stayed with us as Charlie and family away to the Lake.</p> <p>Wednesday July 14th.</p> <p>Went down about 8.20 a.m. for bacon and milk for breakfast, (as cream sour.) After breakfast went up to Mother's with Jack. Charles and I went over to the station with Jack. Margaret Miskie &amp; Sophia Albright waiting at station. Saw them all off. After dinner played double solitaire with Dorothy. Went over to enquire how Miss Milne was - somewhat brighter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Did not go in. Went to the Bijou with Dorothy and saw a picture called "Thin Ice" - not too bad. Wrote to Aunt Maggie. Did some weeding in the afternoon. Raining all Morning but cleared up in the afternoon - not too hot.</p> <p>Thursday July 15th.</p> <p>Paris Greened the potatoes before breakfast as Mr. Clifton is away on his holidays and Charles cannot walk on the rough ground. Marked the tennis court. In the afternoon went with Dorothy for the Mail, (half holiday at office) then to Miss Leslie's to see if she could come to play tennis, then to store to get some Egyptian cotton to make gowns for Myself. Charles and I got Mr. Beattie's car and went out to call on Mr. Robert Oswald's, Mr. Hugh Sloan's and Mr. John Oswald's. My first calls in the country - enjoyed them very much. Got out at McDonald House Corner. When we came back and did some shopping as Forward Movement Committee to meet here to-night, Dot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and I made sandwiches. She and Florence Leslie played tennis. Cleared out pigeon holes in my desk. Forward Movement Committee - only 4 Members came - Messrs. W. J. Ross, Wm. Ross, J.C. Milne &amp; Jno. Oswald. Went down town at 9 o'clock for ice cream bricks. Dot went to dance at Biehn's Hall with Stan Routhrin. Fire in Grate. Slight frost at night.</p> <p>Friday July 16th.</p> <p>Went down town for meat. Did some weeding. Made a pair of bloomers for Dorothy (by hand) Went to Mrs. Beattie's to see if she was going to Mrs. Carter's tea. Went with her, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Biehns &amp; Mrs. Crow. We intended to call on Mrs. B's but met her coming out of the house. Went to tea. About 40 there. After tea (called at Tuer's on way home, Charles and I went to call on the Bell's friends. Miss Nettie Bell and Mrs. Evans. Dorothy and Florence Leslie played tennis and then Dorothy went to a dance at Ethel Reid's. Very cool.</p> <p>Saturday July 17th.</p> <p>Nice day. Did some weeding in the Morning. Called at Miss Smellie's for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. Jas. Smellie's address. Put new yoke on Dorothy's yellow silk gown. Went down town in the morning. Went down again in the afternoon to do some shopping. Called at Tuers on way back to see if Mr. Tuer could play tennis. Took the air bed over to Miss Milne's. Dorothy, Mr. Caldwell, Florence Leslie and a Mr. Jno. Milne played tennis. Went down town at night to get some chocolates to send Clare for her birthday, some bathing caps, etc. sewed button on Dot's rain coat, finished her night gown and repaired her sweater yoke and got this written in at 12.15 p.m. (Called a Mrs. M.A. Halliday's in the afternoon).</p> <p>Sunday July 18th.</p> <p>Rained hard from 4 a.m. until about 10 a.m. Charles, Dorothy and I went to church. Charlie, Frances &amp; Dorothy started for Oliphant about 1.30. Some scurrying to get Dot ready - hunt up boat flags, write note to Clare to send with chocolates as birthday greeting. Mother came up with Charlie. I went to S.S. &amp; after S.S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>called at Biehn's for Mother. She stayed with us for tea. Mr. McNeel was up for tea, too and went to church with us. Mother went home when we went to Church. Fine sermon. Did sentry go with Charles for awhile after church. Wore my suit.</p> <p>Monday July 19th.</p> <p>Wrote {Ryrie?} Bus. and parcelled up my Jewellry and sent to them to be repaired. Also wrote Murray Kay re. vests addressed Dorothy's trunk and got it expressed by noon train &amp; wrote card to Mr. McCarrel. Typed 25 letters to Mrs. Ferguson's old pupils asking them to act as committee and had some telephoning re addresses. Went down town in the afternoon. Wrote to Walk. over Shoe Shine Store about oxfords. Called at Miss Milne's, Mrs. M.A. Halliday's, Tuer's and did some weeding after tea, and then went to see Mrs. Caldwell about 9 p.m. as had not been feeling well. Alma Halliday was to come home from Guelph to-night. Lottie was coming with her. Cool at night - wore coat in the Morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday July 20th.</p> <p>Went down town for meat. fine day. Cleaned up Dorothy's room and the drawers in the spare room. (Guest room right expression now.) Helped Mrs. Ryan hull gooseberries and stem cherries. Strung some beads to go to the Mission box for the Indians. Mrs. Tuer called to return some books. After tea Wilfred Davison came up to learn a little about playing tennis. I played with him and then Charles gave him a few swift serves. Charles went to enquire for Miss Milne. Alma did not come home until to-night.</p> <p>Wednesday July 21st.</p> <p>Weeded my three flower beds at the back. Went down to Miss Milne's to try on my dress. Helped Mrs. Ryan get black cherries ready to preserve. Typed list of canvassers and districts for soldier's Memorial canvass and took them down town. Beattie and went down town. Typed Dorothy's story "The Great Unanswerable." Wilfred Davison &amp; Mr. Caldwell were here playing tennis after tea in preparation for the Tournament. Went over to enquire for Miss Milne. M.A's left for Southampton to-night . Weeded bed at tennis court after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday July 22nd.</p> <p>Made a pink satin camisole for Dorothy and did some darning. Cut suckers of {off} tomatoes while Charles and Mrs. Ryan staked and tied them up. Went over to the park to see Jack McDonald &amp; Mr. Caldwell play tennis. (Before that went to Post Office for Mail as half holiday at office.) The pole broke so they came here to finish their game. Got them some lime juice. After tea called at Biehn's to ask Mrs. Biehn to got to Brown's. Mr. Fry drove Charles, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Biehn and me out to Mr. Walter Brown's as Mrs. Shouldice going away to-morrow to attend the christening party. Waited for ceremony - Baby Lloyd William. After we got home I went to Leslie's with gift for Indian box. Heard Florence on Tuer's verandah so walked up with her. Visited with Mrs. Leslie and Florence and Marion walked home with me. Wrote note of congratulation to Duncan.</p> <p>Friday July 23rd.</p> <p>Wet day. very heavy shower. Took S.S. collection down in the morning and Charles and I went to Charlie's store to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>got rugs for Clare's bedrooms and did some other camp shopping. Did a lot of darning. Went down in the afternoon to finish camp shopping. Mr. Caldwell called. Had a note from Armand re: Mrs. Ferguson fund and announcing arrival of their baby. Wrote to Clare and Dorothy and went over to the station to post letters.</p> <p>Saturday July 24th.</p> <p>Very cool day - wind from north - one little shower in the Morning. Went down town for Meat. Cleared out box, drawers and closet in my room. After dinner went down for Mail and to hunt for vests etc. Came home, tried on vests, went down again. Came home, found I had forgotten to get lace for Mrs. Green to put on my gowns so went down again. Just at 6 o'clock, Clarence Davison passing so he drove me down in his car. After tea called to see if Mrs. Beattie would go up to Mother's and took the lace to Mrs. Green. Mrs. Beattie and I went up to Mother's. She was out so we wandered all around the lawn and garden.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mother got home just as we were going to leave so we visited awhile. Met Mrs. Biehn at her door as we were coming home and went back down to Lustig's with her. Very cool night.</p> <p>Sunday July 25th.</p> <p>Got up at a quarter to seven. Mr. Davey called about ten o'clock for a couple of parcels which he was taking up to Clare for us. Charles and I went to church. Mother came home with me and stayed until church time at night. I went to S.S. After S.S. Mother and I viewed the garden. Met Mr. McQueen on my way to S.S. Just returned two weeks ago from England. He called to see Charles but he was asleep so he talked to Mother. Charles and I went to church. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Hilts were there and Charles stayed to speak to them so I came on home alone. In the Morning wrote to Clare and Mrs. Davey. Cool day, wore my heavy black dress and wore my coat as well to church at night. After Church Mr. McQueen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Called and entertained us with an account of his doings in the Old Land. Wrote a letter of congratulations to Armond and Copie.</p> <p>Monday July 26th.</p> <p>Shampooed my hair. Gathered truck together for trunks and packed part of one trunk. Marked the tennis court. Mrs. Beattie came up and I got her some boxwood, Holly, and Chinese Woolflower. Also cleared out Shumac. Went down town, at noon helped Charles put up wire on verandah for vines. Went to to some shopping after dinner. came home, got wool flowers &amp; Shumac for Mother, did some mending. Went up to Mother's. Mr. McQueen came for tea. played seven-up. Mr. Caldwell and Wilfred Davison played tennis here after tea.</p> <p>Tuesday July 27th.</p> <p>Packed the trunks, went down town. Left on noon train for Oliphant. Jessie Leslie went up to O. Sound on train. Duncan, Nell and Doug met us in Wiarton. Did some shopping and came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>out with a loaded car. Had dinner. Kept score for Charles and Duncan at Golf Links. Clare &amp; Dorothy playing too. Walked up to the post office with Clare and went for a launch ride in the Naidauac. Had supper. Charlie, Alice, Doug and Nell here and the rabbits were centre of attention. (Doug's thoroughbred rabbits sent him by his uncle Archie). Dorothy at Dance in Wiarton.</p> <p>Wednesday July 28th. Cool day. Rained in Morning. Wrote to Mother, Mrs. Ryan and Blanche Gillies. Went down to the dock to see the boys work at boat. Was over at Charlie's cottage. Duncan drove us part way to Dr. Middlebro's cottage (car broke down on the road so had to walk part way) to see him re: Mrs. Caldwell. Invited to a shower at Forsyth's for Dan McDonald. Did not go. Charles had to go back to Miss Milne's funeral. Alice came over in evening and we were learning to play bridge. (Jack and I against Clare and Nell.) Isabel and Doug played cribbage at other cottage. Dorothy at a dance at Margaret Kastner's.</p> <p>Thursday July 29th.</p> <p>Very, Very windy night. Went to McKenzie's to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>telephone Charles to bring deed forms for Mr. Moore. Told me Mr. Green had shot Bert Cavil this morning. Finished embroidering my doily which I worked at yesterday also. Jack &amp; Duncan busy fitting window sashes. Played Bridge in the evening. Jack and I against Nell and Duncan. Wrote to Frank. Started centre piece.</p> <p>Friday July 30th.</p> <p>Rained in the Morning - cool day. Put putty on some window frames. Kept at it all afternoon until about four o'clock when I went up and cleaned up the shavings out of my room where Jack had been fitting sashes. Charles got back with Charlie about 2 o'clock. Continued putty work until dark. Worked at my new centre piece in evening.</p> <p>Saturday July 31st.</p> <p>Wrote to Mrs. Green and to Stan. Fresh air Fund enclosing cheque for $9.05 collected by Doug. Lizzie Salt and her brother arri ved in car with Jim Hetherington and another boy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duncan took them for a launch ride. Bad thunderstorm in the night. Cool to-day. Barometer still falling. Did some more puttying. Went down to dock to see "Ginger" let down into water to get engine in and walked up to Walsh's Hill with Charles for a walk. Had a fire over at Charlie's so we all went over. Wrote to Mother &amp; Mrs. Luttrell.</p> <p>Sunday August 1st.</p> <p>Quite cool - wore My black dress and a sweater. Dick arrived last night. In the morning we walked down to Davey's to see Mrs. Davey. Went to church. Mr. Pilkie of O Sound preached. Fire at Charlie's. We went for a launch ride after church. All went to Charlie's and the whole bunch sang hymns. Rained almost all night.</p> <p>Monday August 2nd.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dick, Nell, Dug, Duncan went fishing. Jack and Charlie busy in "Ginger." Dorothy &amp; I worked at windows. Dick left about 1.30 for Toronto. Charlie, Alice, Clare, Nell, Dug and Isabel &amp; Duncan went into Wiarton - all to come back in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Charlie's car. Mended Charles pyjamas. Knit some of Dorothy's sweater - sash. Worked at My centre-piece. Walked up to Jas. Clarke's to meet the party who were playing golf. Walked down to the dock to see how boat was getting along. Duncan, Alice, Dorothy and Nell played bridge. cool at night.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 3rd.</p> <p>Wrote a letter for Charles. Beautiful day. Mended a sheet. Knit a little at Dorothy's sash. Puttied two windows and a quarter. Went out for a launch ride. Men putting windows in for Regatta Day. Wrote to Harry Dobie, M. Caldwell, and Mrs. Cavill. Bert died at 3 o'clock Monday.</p> <p>Wednesday Aug. 4th.</p> <p>Regatta Day - beautifu day. Went out to put out buoys. darned Dorothy's stockings. Dinner set for 12 o'clock an hour late as usual. Went down to the dock for awhile, came back to see if Alice would go down. "No." Went back for awhile, came up with Dorothy. Went back. Went up to P.O. for mail. Harold Wright</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>drove me back. Davena and Matie Ritchie were here. Naidaiac's spark plug worked loose in the race &amp; had to be replaced so lost the race. "Ginger" Not in shape to race. Lost all 3 cups won last year. Decorated Boat goes to Dr. Middlebro, fast launch to Dave McDonald, Naidauac Cup to Stillwell's 'Anzac.' Dorothy and Charlie won the canoe race, Charlie came 2nd in single canoe. That "Some Halliday boy." Dorothy steered war canoe and Shore girls won.</p> <p>Thursday August 5th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Knit at Dorothy's sweater sash, and worked at My tray cloth. Charlie's Sunday school arrived for a picnic. Walked down to the dock with some of them. Stayed home. Just Dorothy and I in our house (Sophy &amp; Margaret also) and Margaret and the Babe at Charlie's. Went to P.O. for Mail. the picnic had Supper behind the cottage. After tea went out in the launch to tow the spile drver back to anchorage. (Used Regatta Day) Went down to dock to wait for Mr. Dowkes' New</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>boat to arrive! Walked up and back a couple of times and finally left without waiting for it. Did not arrive during the night.</p> <p>Friday August 6th.</p> <p>Beautiful day with cool breeze. Went down to dock to see Jack, Clare, Charles, Charlie and Nell off to Southampton in the Naidauac to bring Tim Neelands up to Oliphant. They went armed with a warrant for Tom and decorated with detective stars etc. Went down to the dock again to superintendent Doug's Swim. Got him dressed. Found he had left his hat in the "Jutland" so went back with him to get it. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan - took it up to the P.O. Wrote to Mrs. McCarrel, Miss Anna Ross and Frank. Pearl Buckley &amp; Mabel Armstrong. (congratulations in passing Normal Entrance) Folks arrived about 6 p.m. with Tom. Swept 3 upstairs rooms &amp; stair and got front room ready for Tom. Walked down to dock to meet them. Made up list for Regatta prizes which were</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>presented at Charlie's verandah.</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 7th.</p> <p>Worked at My centre-piece. Went up for the Mail with Clare. Tom, Jack, Charlie, Nell, Duncan, Doug and Julius went fishing. Clare, Alice, Margaret, Jean, and I went in for a dip in the afternoon. After tea Alice and I went for a walk away down the shore. Very hot day. Spent an hour &amp; a half waiting for a phone call &amp; then cancelled it.</p> <p>Sunday Aug. 8th.</p> <p>Very hot. We walked up to the big hill about 6 miles by the time we got back. Went to church. Mr. Campbell preached. Thunder storm while we were there. Ferna Halliday was there. (Staying with the Davies' for a few days) Mrs. Struthers and Mr. Ede Sang solos at church. Had a Swim before breakfast. After dinner sat out behind clump of bushes in front of Charlie's with bunch of both families.</p> <p>Monday Aug. 9th.</p> <p>Men decide to go on fishing trip so great scurry getting them ready. Had my morning swim. Went to dock to see them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{at top of page} ei/35</p> <p>off. Went up to the post office to register a letter for Clare (rode up on running board of King's car - Floyd Buell going away. He and Marian are engaged. Walked back. Walked down to Davey's with Dorothy to see Ferna. Mr. Davey drove us up to P.O. and Ferna stayed for awhile, then Dorothy and I walked back with her. Worked at my tray cloth. Wrote to M. Caldwell, Mr. M.A. and Aldyth Hooper and played a game of bridge after Alice went home - took her place. Rained quite hard for awhile about 3 o'clock and was quite windy.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 10th.</p> <p>Looked grey in morning but cleared up and is fine day. Isabel and I went in for morning dip. Wrote to Miss Small, Mother, Miss McEachran. Worked at my tray cloth. Played bridge in the evening. Clare and I against Nell and Duncan. Dorothy got a letter from Doug Nickle which made her very angry. She went into Wiarton to a dance with Harold Wright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Sky blue leather back cover}</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/087e17ed5027f83637940faf152fd56e.pdf a63e726ebdb88810c06419bc7d6d517c PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/337953d17c380880a18b3c11fc85e600.pdf be4aba8204a3ad8815f74014c0ed9007 PDF Text Text Kate Halliday Mickle (1871-1941) 1921 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DISCLAIMER: This diary depicts some discriminatory content which some may find offensive. During the diary’s time period, such racial terms and prejudices were commonplace in Canadian society. They are considered wrong today. {Front Cover} {Part of a typewritten programme is stuck to the cover} 7. Stan{cut off} H.k{cut off} The Orchestra w{cut off} Doors Open at{cut off} {Inside front cover} Kate G. Mickle 1921-March 29th-August 21st {blank page} {blank page} Tuesday March 29th Cold but warming up - Nice Sunshine. Wrote some letters for Charles. Wrote an account of Mr Moore's lecture on Inexpensive Flower Gardens and trees for Enterprise, Mrs. Beattie supplying the part on roses. Went down to the office to make the entries and while down went to the Sample room at McDonald House to get a hat. Went down there again after tea with Dorothy and called at Public Library coming back. Did Some more letters for Charles after dinner. Dorothy went to a party at Pearl Buckley's & Julius to the office to register voters for the Referendum. {A referendum was held in Ontario, Canada on April 18, 1921, concerning a ban on the importation of alcoholic beverages into the province. The referendum passed, and an importation ban was implemented.} Wednesday March 30th 1 �Wrote a long letter for Julius. Went down town for meat. Did some mending. Wrote another letter for Julius after dinner. Went to dress maker's with Dorothy and then we went up to call on Mother. After tea called at Biehn's & Cobean's to invite them to a euchre party to morrow night. Duncan up in the evening. Thursday March 31st. Went down town in the Morning to Make purchases for Euchre party at night. A letter from Adelaide arrived saying that Frank was seriously ill (hemorage {hemorrhage}on Easter Sunday or Tuesday before) but the doctors thought not in immediate danger but he was to be taken to the hospital & she would wire if he were worse. In the afternoon a wire came asking Charlie to come if possible so Julius and Charles decided to go. So I called off my party. Phoned everybody but Biehns and called there. Then went to the office to help Julius get ready. Mr. Caldwell and I worked until 11 p.m. Dorothy at Ida Halladay's bridge party when telegram arrived. She went to Bijou in the evening with Mar. McDonald as nobody was at home. Friday April 1st. Worked at office all Morning, Packed Julius' Suit-case. He and Charlie drove to Hanover, leaving here at 2.30 p.m. and caught 6 p.m. train. Went to Leitch's to get Huylers' peppermints {Huyler’s was a candy and restaurant chain in the New York City metropolitan area that operated from 1874 to 1964, and for a time was the largest and most prominent chocolate maker in the United States.} for Jack and called on Mrs. Leitch. Then went up to see Mother and wish Jack "Many happy returns of the Day." Mrs. Ferguson called in the evening and stayed until 10 p.m. Dorothy at home all evening. Saturday April 2nd. Beautiful spring day. Did Dorothy's last minute mending. Went down town in the morning to get her American Money etc. Went down with Dorothy after dinner to do her last minute shopping. Mar McDonald, Vi Mair and Pearl Buckley were here playing bridge. Mrs. Maxwell called to see me. After tea went to Public Library & then to office to see if I could help Mr. Caldwell (registering orders for Referendum) Then went to the Station and bought Dorothy's the ticket "Toronto Via Windsor." 2 �Sunday April 3rd Warm day. Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. Just about an hour before s.s. {Sunday School} Dorothy discovered she had cooties in her hair (Souvenir of settlement I expect) so I combed it and had to rush for s.s. {Sunday School} Mother came up after Church. After s.s. {Sunday School} I went to Leitch's for remedies. Mrs. Beattie came over to see Mother. Then Mr. and Mrs. M.A. called and Mrs. Stewart came to the door. Mother stayed for tea. Then I washed Dorothy's hair and went over it again. Went to Lowrey's to see if there was any Message from Prince Albert. None. Went up home with Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle who is very ill (somewhat better.) Cool enough for my fur coat at night. Helped Dorothy pack & got to bed at Midnight. Monday April 4th. Very warm to-day. Mrs. Ryan and I took the furniture out of the drawing room. Paper hangers gave the ceiling one coat of paint. Went down town for Meat. Wrote to Gwen Ganley enclosing Dorothy's cheque. (Forgot to say I got up at 5.30 a.m. and went to station with Dorothy. Leaving for Detroit for visit with Marion Buell and then going straight from there to Toronto.) And to Miss McNaughton for Mrs. McGregor. went down town for Meat. Went down in the afternoon for Mail and went around to Mrs. Ferguson's to deliver a letter from Bert Halliday enclosed in one to me. Saw Mrs. Beattie, who came over with me and we discussed flowers & flower seeds. After tea wrote to Mr. Mulligan and to Julius. Tuesday April 5th. Mrs. Beattie came over in the Morning & we spent an hour or more arranging flowers for my perennial borders. After dinner I went over there to complete list of plants & seeds. Mrs. Mair called. Went down town for Mail. Took part of leaves of tulips & Mrs. Ryan finished the Job. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper but someone there so did not go in. Wrote to Julius & Dorothy & went to station to post my letters. Alice got telegram from Charlie saying "Frank improving. Doctors think he may come round." Very hot. Too hot for coat. Wednesday April 6th. 3 �Very hot day. Mr. Vickers finished drawing room ceiling. Went down town after dinner for Mail. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle. Went to Mrs. Beattie's to deliver a plant Mother gave me for her but found her out. Discussed fence with Mr. Lipsett. Gathered some cress & sorrel for Mrs. Tuer & took it down to her. After tea went to see Mrs. Hooper. Wrote to Julius & Clare and went to the station to post my letters. Typed an extract for letter to Julius. Thursday April 7th. Very hot day. Mr. Vickers finished drawing room all but one tiny strip of border. Went down town in the Morning for Meat. Was out in garden telling Timmy Ryan what to do. Called on Mrs. Conrad Krug (also was ill) (In Morning went down to Mrs. Beatties' to see about some plants) and went to see Mrs. David Irvine, who was worse and was in bed. After coming home went down to get some pins to put up pictures. Got 2 letters and 2 postcards from Julius - 1st letter en route, other letter and cards from Regina but no word from Dorothy. Wrote to Julius and took letter to the station. Sent a wire to Marion Buell. Friday April 8th. Housecleaning all day. Put up all the pictures, put up drape above arch etc. Went down town for the Mail. Letter from Dorothy. Mrs. M.A. Halliday called and Duncan came up with as usual. Wrote to Julius and Duncan posted my letter. Made out the Quarterly Report for the Church School and fixed cards for Primary Class. Got letter from Dorothy. Written Tuesday, Post-Marked "Detroit" on Thursday. Got here Friday. At Noon. Saturday April 9th. Washed the palm, all the dishes on plate-rail and on Buffet, also the Electric lights & shades in dining room & drawing room. Went down for the Mail after dinner and after tea went to Library, helped Mrs. Ferguson until 9 p.m.. Went to Lustig's for Meat & to bridge for a walk. Had a wire from Dorothy this Morning. Sunday April 10th. Cold day - Wore my fur coat. Went to church twice & to S.S. {Sunday School} (Church in the Morning Union Service in the Evangelical Church. At night Union service in our church as Mr. Kellerman is in quarantine with Ellen who has Scarlet {Scarlett}fever. Mrs. Kellerman at 4 �Green's with new baby daughter.) Went to see Mrs. Hooper in the afternoon and after church at night Mrs. Ferguson and I went up to see Mother and on the way home I called and had my throat burnt at Dr. Rannie's. Nell telephoned that she had a wire from Julius saying Frank was better and now on the way to recovery. Monday Monday Apr. 11th. Still cool but a little warmer. Cleaned books in library, Electric lights etc. In fact busy house cleaning until after 4 o'clock. When I went down for the Mail a crown came off so I went up to Dr. Caulfield's to get it on. Wrote to Julius. Went to Public Library Board Meeting and afterwards walked to bridge & back with Mrs. Ferguson. Tuesday April 12th. Fine day. Typed a four (long) page letter for Mrs. Ferguson for W. M. S. Society. Took it over to her and called to see Mrs. Beattie about seeds etc. Wrote to Dorothy and Margaret Hewitt. Went down town for the Mail. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle. Did some shopping on the way home and after tea went to Post office to see if there was any letter from Charles on the {North?} Mail. Called to take some roses to Mrs. Hooper and then called to see Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Halliday as they got word today that Mr. James Halliday was dead (M.A. out) Wrote to Charles and went to the station to post the letter. Wednesday April 13th. Beautiful day. Washed my hair. Wrote to Blanche Gillies and Aunt Anaise. Went down town for the Mail and brought it home. Called at the Manse and then went to see Mrs. Leslie. Went down to store for curtains for hall door. After tea wrote to Charles, Nell and Jean Hyde. Went down to post office to post my letters. Met Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Maxwell had been coming to see me because she had heard that Frank had died. (Mixed with Mr. James Halliday. House cleaning finished. Thursday April 14th. 5 �Nice in the Morning. I gathered some stones off the road and prepared box as a miniature hot beds for my Snap dragons and ageratine {ageratina}seeds and then planted them. Wrote to Bert Halliday. Went to the office for the Mail and then to Johnston's for lesson in elocution. Called on Mrs. Leitch. After tea wrote to Charles and Nell and attended the Referendum Meeting which was addressed by Mr. Pilkie of Owen Sound. Mr. M.A. Chairman & Elmwood Minister and Mr. McCausland and Mr. McLachlan on the platform. Mr. Tuer not present at meeting. Rained quite heavily from about 5 to 7 p.m. Friday April 15th. Cool to-day. Went down at noon for Mail. Had a wire from Julius from Regina Saying Frank is steadily improving and they will be in Toronto Sunday and home Monday in time to vote on the Referendum. Rang Nell up and discovered that Dorothy had not turned up in Toronto. Nell telephoned in evening to say that Doug. Nickle had a letter from her saying she would be there this week. Went up to see Mother. Called to enquire for Mr. Kyle. Went in to see Mrs. Leitch and then went to enquire for Mrs. Irvine. As she wanted to see me I went in. She is very very ill. Duncan was up in the evening. I wrote to Mrs. Luton, Mrs. Blair and Miss Small. Saturday April 16th. Cold and stormy. Quite a lot of Snow fell. Was out at 8 a.m. to show Mr. Phillips what to do in the garden but he could only work a short time as the weather got bad. Went to the office after dinner and did all the entries Mr. Caldwell has made since Julius went away. Called at Public Library for some books. Vi Mair and Mr. Caldwell called after tea to get books. Wrote to Dorothy, Mrs. Goodeve and Mrs. Luttrell. Saturday April 17th. Cold. Sidewalks icy. Tulips are sticking up through the snow and looking very forlorn. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Mr. Tuer preached on prohibition at night and it was 9 p.m. when we got out of church. Called on Mrs. Hooper after s.s. {Sunday School} and after Church at night. Wrote to Gertie Cass in Korea and Irene Frazier. Monday April 18th. 6 �Another birthday. Went down town for Meat. At noon Alice Jean brought me a towel she had made me for my birthday. Voted on the Referendum in the Morning. Mrs. Hooper dressed and walked down to Wark's and voted. Studied my recitation. Went to afternoon train to meet Julius and Charlie. After Julius had voted went down town with him. After tea Julius and I went up to see Mother. Mr. Tuer's Sermon very much discussed. General Judgment being that he did not state where he stood and did harm rather than good. He gave Mr. Davey some nasty publicity about tanlac { Tanlac, a 36 proof mixture of wine, glycerin and bitter herbs, was marketed as a “system purifier,” laxative and treatment for catarrh, a common complaint targeted by patent medicines that was an elaborate euphemism for mucous. The American Medical Association described Tanlac as a “sky-rocket in the pyrotechnics of fakery,” that relied on extensive advertising and false testimonials to dupe consumers.} which was not only undeserved but very injudicious. Alice & Charlie gave me a box of chocolates and Julius gave me $25 to buy my own birthday gift. Tuesday April 19th. Typed out "How Liege Held the Road" for Myrle Safana. Went down town for Meat. Wrote to Nell Frank and Mr. Farney. At 2.30 p.m. Dr. Rannie, Mrs. Ferguson and I went to the McDonald House to select books for the Public Library. Afterwards I went for a walk with Mrs. Ferguson & Mrs. M A. Halliday. After tea Julius and I went up to see Mr. Kyle and on the way home Joined Charlie and family in the orchard where they had a big bonfire. Wednesday April 20th. Wrote some letters for Charles. Went to the Bank with the S.S. {Sunday School} Collection. Rained after dinner. Wrote to Clare, Dorothy, Winnie Ferguson and Miss McEachran. Rained cleared up. Went down town to Charlie's store to look for curtains. (Charlie not in) I met Mrs. Ferguson and we went out to McManus Corner for a walk. When we got back to Davey's corner Mrs. Ferguson went home but I went on to the top of the hill and made it 2½ miles. First long walk for some time so felt tired to-night. Julius went to the McDonald House to call on the High School Inspector. Thursday April 21st. 7 �Showery. Got box ready and planted some more Snapdragon seed. Mr. McDonald and his men to take off the double windows, put up wire on tennis court, fix fence, gate, doors, etc. Busy seeing that Screens are right etc. Went down town for Meat. Studied Recitations. Myrle phoned not to come until to-morrow. Spent the afternoon preparing Exam. papers (conundrums) for my School party on Tuesday night. (Schoolteachers and a few others I want to entertain). Wrote to Dorothy to thank her for a couple of Books. "Tales of Three Hemispheres" {Tales of Three Hemispheres is a collection of fantasy short stories by Lord Dunsany. The first edition was published in Boston by John W. Luce & Co. in November 1919; the first British edition was published in London by T. Fisher Unwin in June 1920.} and "The Seeds of Enchantment” {by Gilbert Frankau, this book is an adventure story set in the early 20th century that draws inspiration from the author's travels through Southeast Asia in the years following the First World War. It follows three male characters: a doctor, a soldier, and a socialist, who encounter a mysterious woman and a strange drug that leads them on a journey beyond the mountains of Siam, where they discover a hidden civilization and a secret that has been guarded for centuries. The author explores themes of colonialism, cultural difference, and the search for truth and meaning in life, ultimately presenting a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.} which she sent me for my birthday. Charles went to Masonic Meeting. Thunder storm in the evening. Friday April 22nd. Raining nearly all day. Reviewed my recitations. Went to Mrs. Beattie's to see what roses to order for our hedge. After dinner (at 2 p.m.) went to Johnston's for my Elocution lesson. Then went down town and afterwards came home and went back again. Julius went to Charlie's store with me to look for curtains. After tea began work on my new recitation. Duncan here. Worked at my tray cloth for an hour in the Morning. Saturday Apr. 23rd. still showery. Mended stockings, learned recitation (part) Measured curtains. Went down to the office to get some work. Wrote 1 letter and 11 circular letters (2 at once), for Juius. Went to Recital at Alma's where I presented her prizes. Then went for a walk with Miss Millar whom I met on the Street at Town Hall. After tea Julius went down to Irvine's, (Mrs. Irvine died this Morning) and I went to the Public Library where I helped Mrs. Ferguson until she closed up and then we went down town to do some shopping. 8 �Sunday Apr. 24th. Raining in morning. Beautiful warm day. Went to church, Evangelical in the Morning and ours at night. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Mother came up after Church and stayed until S.S. {Sunday School} time. Called on Mrs. Hooper (Charles and I) after S.S. {Sunday School} At church at night Mr. Tuer took exception to Mr McDonald's note in The Enterprise connecting him with the "4 Ministers" who did not give weight of influence to help Referendum. Also announced that he would go as soon as he got a call. Julius and Charlie went to the Manse to see him after church and Alice and I came on home where the men joined us later. Monday April 26th. Beautiful day. Wrote a letter for Julius & studied some history. Wrote to Lillian Esplen, Dorothy, Frank & Margaret Hewitt. Charles Julius went to Mrs. Irvine's funeral and acted as a pall-bearer. Went down to post letters and to pay some bills. Wrote to Clare, took it down to post & walked to Davison's for Julius ' laundry. Took it back to office and then went to the top of North hill for a walk. After tea Mr. J.E Campbell spent the evening until late train. Sat outside on Veranda, very warm. Went to late train with Mrs. Tuer to meet Mrs. Smith and carried her suit-case to the Manse & went in for a few minutes. Tuesday April 26th. Very hot day. Discussed with Mr. Lipsett rose hedge etc. Studied recitation Typed Income Tax Returns (3 separately) for Julius. After dinner went down town and had a walk with Miss Evans. Mrs. Hooper called me (was out at the back) and I went over to see her. In the afternoon called at Mrs. Biehn's to invite her to postponed euchre party. Also at Mrs Beattie's (telephoned the others) After tea Mr. McNeel called and took me for a drive in his car. Then Julius and I went up to see Mr. Kyle and called at Charlie's on way home. Had riddles with children. Wednesday April 27th. Raining in the afternoon. Wrote a couple of letters for Julius. Went down town in the morning to do some shopping for euchre party at night. Called at Mrs. Beattie's. Plants arrived from Horticultural Society. After dinner dusted Dorothy's room and Spare 9 �room, helped get out dishes bring down tables, arranged flowers etc. Then went down town for ham etc. At party (postponed on account of Frank's illness) Mr. & Mrs. Caldwell, Mr. & Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Leitch (Mr Leitch away). Dr. & Mrs. Mair, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Safana, Charlie, Alice, Grace Steven, Mr. & Mrs. Cobean, Mr. & Mrs. Beattie. (Dr. Biehn & Mr. Leitch away who were to be at other party and Alice & Grace took their places.) Had a nice time. Thursday April 28th. Beautiful day. Mrs. Beattie was here in the Morning and we planned out flowers etc. Then I went down there to return her cards. Planted My pink and blue border. Went to Johnston's at 3 o'clock for my elocution letter. Called at Crow's, Wilson's, Mc Donald's. Sanderson's, Davey's and at Dobie to invite Miss Evans and at Milne's to invite Miss Millar to a party tomorrow night. Mr. Sears was here for tea. I superintended Mr. Phillips Who planted My yellow and purple border. Wrote to Clare and Dorothy. Friday April 29th. Rained all day and in evening. Busy in the Morning selecting the questions for examination papers for party. Went down town to do some shopping. After dinner typed the exam. papers. Helped make the sandwiches (had to go down town for more ham) and fix up boxes (lunch) and paper them up for my School party. Fixed flowers and got tea and ready for guests. Present: Mr. & Mrs. Wilson (H.S. {High School} Principal) Miss Millar & Miss Evans (of H.S. {High School} Staff) (Miss McCullough away for week end). Mrs. Leitch (Mr L away) and Mrs. Crow. Charlie and Alice, Mr. & Mrs. Sanderson, Mr. & Mrs. Davey, Mr. & Mrs. McDonald, Mr. & Mrs. McNeel, and Mrs. Beattie came to help me. Had Chocolate bars (9 kinds 2 of each) for selecting partners. Exam was a Success and everybody had a good time. Alice and Mrs. Wilson won 1st prize (Box of Lemon and raspberry drops and a note book) and Mr. McNeel and Mr. Sanderson the booby (scribbling books.) Saturday April 30th. Much cooler to-day. Still cloudy. Darned my Stockings. Went down town for Meat. Duncan was up. "Lily" Bunn leaves to-day as she is not a success in the office. Went to the office in the afternoon. After tea called at the Manse to see Mrs. Smith who goes back to Toronto on 10 �Monday Morning & then went down to Public Library to change some books and stayed to help Mrs. Ferguson until closing time. Sunday May 1st. Quite Cold. Was wishing I had not put my fur coat away. Went to Church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Called to see Mrs. Hooper after S.S. {Sunday School} and found her up. After church Charlie and Alice were up for awhile. Monday May 2nd. Went to the office. Did up "Life" & "N Y Times" at noon. Still cold. Spent the office afternoon in the office but called at the Manse on the way down. In the evening wrote to Frank, Nell, Miss Ward and Douglas Nickle (to send him recipe for Bakewell pudding.) Tuesday May 3rd. Went to the office and had a satisfactory day's work. After tea went to the Red Cross Meeting in the Council Chamber to hear Miss Clayton's address on Health Campaign of Red Cross. {Membership Enrolment Campaign. Ontario’s Division of Public Health Education, formed in 1921, started the country’s first comprehensive health education program. It sent nurses and educators across the province, screening films, giving lectures, and talking to people about the importance of healthy living.} Went from there to Oddfellows' {international fraternity}banquet, 196 at tables. Frenchman played "Marseillaise" {"La Marseillaise" is the national anthem of France}. on cornet. Good programme. Good eats. Charlie & Julius both spoke. Got home at Midnight. Wednesday May 4th. Spent the day at the office. Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to select a style for my blue tricollete {tricolette}dress. After tea shampooed my hair. Cool so had fire in the library. Planted some holly hocks at noon Thursday May 5th. Spent Morning at the office. Went to Johnston's for my elocution lesson at 3 o'clock. Went on downtown and got some pansies. Went to Beattie's but no one at home. After tea spent 11 �some time in the garden directing Mr. Phillips. Then went to Beattie's with him for some phlox, Delphiniums, and sweet William. Afterwards wrote to Clare, Dorothy and Frank. Friday May 6th. Spent the day at the office. After tea went to Miss Meuser’s' Recital in the Methodist church basement. Then went from there to the Band Concert where Julius was chairman. Saturday May 7th. Fine day but still cool. Was at the office all day. (Went down in the Morning for Meat and took it home.) After tea went up to see Mr. Kyle - found him sitting up in the dining room, then called at Mother's. Mother just going to bed & only Isabel and Frances at home. At noon went to Mrs. Beattie's to see her about some seeds, no one there so went to barn where I found her. Sunday May 8th. Nice day but cool. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Went to see Mrs. Hooper after S.S. {Sunday School}; found her suffering a good deal of pain. Adjutant Martin {Fred Martin, age 35, 1921 Census, London, Ontario, Salvationist} arrived about 5.30. He went to church with us. Then we went over to the Town Hall where Mr. Martin gave an address on "The Work of the Salvation Army" {In 1921, The Salvation Army continued to be a beacon of hope and support for those in need. The year marked the publication of Margaret Harkness's final novel, "A Curate's Promise," which was set during the First World War and focused on the work of the Salvation Army. The novel was a significant contribution to the understanding of the Army's efforts in ameliorating the conditions of London's marginalized communities during the war. Harkness's work, while not a member of The Salvation Army, was deeply influenced by her observations and experiences within the organization.} He came to the house afterwards and I gave him a supper of sandwiches & tea and he left just after Midnight to drive to London. {London, Ontario} Monday May 9th. Went down town for Meat and bought it home, then went to the office. Called at Beattie's at noon but no one home. Bells came home from California on the noon train. Spent the afternoon at the office and after tea Charles and I called at the Bells. Watered my seed boxes at noon. 12 �Tuesday May 10th. Charles had to go to Durham to Court. Went on early train to Hanover and drove from there to return on late train. Spent the day at the office. Mr. Caldwell and I cleared out the filing cabinets. After tea went up to see Mother but she was out. Met Charlie and Allie coming down town so came back with them and went to the Public Library with Alice Jean to get books about battles of Somme & Vimy for History at school to-morrow. Nice day. Wrote to Dorothy. Received roses she sent me for Mother's Day (Sunday). Wrote to Frank. Wednesday May 11th. Charles had to go back to Hanover on the early train to take a case in the Court there. I went down for Meat and brought it home and went back for The Globe. Nothing to do at the office. Went to Charlie's store with a book for Margaret and Alice to get their note on Vimy & Somme out of. Thursday May 12th. Went to the office in the Morning. After dinner - (had lunch at a quarter to 12 and left at 12) Mr. & Mrs. Beattie, Julius and I went to Walkerton. Julius had a Meeting of "Mothers' Pensions Board" and Mr. Beattie and I went to Norrish's and got some plants - had ice cream at Erman's and went for a walk. Came home via Hanover and had to go around a block to miss road work. In Hanover Julius went to see Mrs. Gross in business. While Mrs. Beattie and I tried to procure some plants from the Horticultural Society but no one in charge. Got home about 6 o'clock. Wrote to Clare. Mrs. Beattie, Julius and I went to the Methodist Church to hear Miss Frances Nickawa, the Cree Indian elocutionist {Frances Nickawa (1898-1928). Baptized Fanny Beardy, also known as Nai-kaway-a and Ny-acka-way-a, Frances was born circa July 1898, probably near York Factory., Manitoba. In her teens, Nickawa studied elocution and won medals in contests organized by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Her teacher, a former theatre director, described her as “unusually gifted in the interpretation of the legends and character portrayals of the Indian race” and as successor to the famed Mohawk performer, Pauline Johnson (d 1913). She gave her first solo performance in January 1919 and, over the next couple of years, toured Canada giving recitals.} Cree performer and recitalist who is said to be a Second Pauline Johnson. She was very good indeed in her Indian numbers and, although very homely when dressed in her white gown, looked quite presentable in her Indian costume. Not yet a Pauline Johnson. Cool East wind - one Short shower. 13 �Friday May 13th Few showers to-day. Was at the office. At 2 p.m. went to Johnston's for my last lesson in elocution as Myrle leaves next week. Went from there to the office and worked the rest of the afternoon. (Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to fit my tricolette dress. After tea Mr. Lipsett, Reginald, Julius and I planted one rose hedge between Lipsett's and our garden. Mrs. Beattie sent up some phlox and a delphinium root which I planted and then went down there with her pot. Found Mrs. Ferguson there. Recited "The Pilot of the Plains"{poem by Emily Pauline Johnson}, "Marguerite de Roberval" "Rizpah" Madeleine de Verchères "Fra Giacomo" "At Half Mast" {poem by Emily Pauline Johnson}and "Seventy-Nine" {poem by Francis Bret Harte} Went to the Station with Mrs. Beattie to take an express parcel up and then came home to find Duncan here as usual on Friday night. Saturday May 14th. Cool. Went for Meat in the morning which I send up with Jamie Thomson. Went to the office. Did a good day's work. At noon planted some flower seeds. After tea Mrs. Beattie came over and we planted about half our seeds in the back garden. Then went up to Mother's and took up Margaret's book as her birthday to-morrow. Mother not there so we called at Faulkner's to see Mother. Left Mrs. Beattie at Lustig's where I got Milk and bacon. Went to Station to meet Margaret Hewitt. Talked some time. Sunday May 15th. Quite cold day. Went to church, Julius, Margaret and I in the Morning. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} After s.s. {Sunday School} went to see Mrs. Hooper. Found her somewhat better. Julius and Margeret went to the "Anglican" church at night and, as I was tired, I stayed at home. Mother came up after church and Charlie called for her in the car. Monday May 16th. Monday May 16th. Did My Mending. After dinner Margaret and I went for a walk up to the cemetery via Baptist Church and back by 2nd Concession Street. Mrs. Beattie and I planted the rest of our flower seeds. Julius went to Mission Band entertainment (pictures of "Ben Hur". Both Margaret and I have bad colds. Wrote to Dorothy. 14 �Tuesday May 17th. As Margaret was feeling weak and wretched with her cold she spent the day in bed. Took up her meals and was up several times. Went to the office at 10 a.m. and worked until dinner time. Felt wretched after dinner so had a tiny snooze. As Margaret was sleeping went down to see Mrs. Tuer. Watered my borders planted some columbine and put aster seeds in round bed in front of library window. Wrote to Dorothy. Went down to post letter and to Public Library to help Josie Stanley who is taking Mrs. Ferguson's place while she is in Toronto. Wednesday May 18th. Little warmer to-day. Margaret stayed in bed until dinner time. I worked at the office all Morning and finished My letters and two probates at the house after dinner. Margaret was reading and writing letters so I wrote to Frank, Nell, Dorothy, Homer Juker. (Wanted to bring an entertainment there) Miss McNaughton (for Mrs. McGregor and to Doug. Nickle to congratulate him upon passing his Exam (to be called to the bar tomorrow.) Went to post office to post my letters and called at Johnston's to say good bye to Myrle and Alwilda who leave in the Morning for Flint to visit Allie and then, being joined by Jean at Sarnia, got on to Edmonton. Thursday May 19th. Margaret stayed in bed all day. Dr. Rannie was up in the Morning & decided headache was from cold. Went to office & did some work. Finished it at home. Went to see Copey and Barbara Halliday and Mrs. Leslie. After tea went down town to get some Medicine for Margaret. Found Mrs. Beattie at livery barn & called on her there. Letter from Adelaide. Frank seems weaker. Think I must go out to P.A. {Prince Albert, Saskatchewan} when Dorothy comes home. Friday May 20th. Very warm. Went to office for awhile in the Morning. Margaret got up at 11 o'clock. Typed my letters at home after dinner. Tied up clematis. Margaret and I went for a walk. Went to Mrs. Beattie's before tea. Wrote to Clare & Dorothy. After tea watered my borders. Duncan was up and Mr. Parsons demonstrating the Hoover sweeper which Julius purchased. Saturday May 21st. 15 �Went down for Meat and did the entries, some letters and some filing at the office. In the afternoon Margaret and I went for a walk and after tea I planted some flower seeds and played tennis in Duncan's place until he came. (Miss Leslie, Julius & Mr. Caldwell the other three) Mrs. M.A. & Mr. M.A. called to see Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs. Caldwell called also. Went to Public Library for awhile to help Josie Stanley. Charlie had a wire from Adelaide Saying Frank worse. Sunday May 22nd. Showery and thundery all day. Julius and I went to Church in the Morning and to S.S {Sunday School}. A Meeting of teachers after S.S. {Sunday School} Just at church time severe thunder storm was on. We did not go to Church. Charlie came up after Church and about 9.30 a telephone message from Dick said they had got a telegram saying Frank had gone. Monday May 23rd. Went up to see Mother in the Morning. Resigned to have Frank go that he may not suffer longer. Funeral is to be in Chesley. Wrote quite a number of letters for Charlie after dinner. (Planted my Morning glories and butterfly flowers before dinner.) Margaret and I walked down to Mr. William Elliot's Mill via Mill Street and came home via Long Street. Then I went downtown to write another letter and to get some bread. After tea worked in the garden for an hour, then helped Mrs. Ryan cut up pineapples for preserving. Wrote to Dorothy and took my letter to the station walking back with Julius who had gone over to send a wire to Jack Reed. Tuesday May 24th. Rained Most of the night. Cooler but cloudy. Went to P.O. for the Mail before breakfast as this is a holiday. Did considerable work for Charles. Planted some seeds in the garden. Went for a walk to Mr. W. Elliot's Mill with Margaret. Washed my hair after tea. Mrs. Beattie was over for a few minutes. Raining in the evening. Wednesday May 25th. Cloudy and cool. Julius went to Owen Sound. (Motor-car) to attend a case. Typed account of Frank's life for Enterprise before breakfast. Typed 2 copies of Saskatchewan Probate (Had to be all typed. Took up one bed of tulips and went down town for the Mail. 16 �After dinner took up the tulips in the other bed and Margaret and I went to call on Mrs. M.A. Halliday and then took a walk over Overhead Bridge. Did some gardening after tea and Mr. Phillips put in the geraniums and ageratums. Charles got home in time for tea. Thursday May 26th. Beautiful day. Went down for Meat in the Morning. Went down for the Mail after dinner (half holiday so no one got it) and spent the rest of the time with Margaret. Julius and I went to the station with her. After tea did some watering and went up to see Mother. Charlie, Alice, Grace Steven and I had a drive around the 5 Mile block & Charlie brought me home. (Before I went up the hill wrote to Mrs. McCaul & Dorothy and Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Crow called to see me. Friday May 27th Beautiful day. Dusted Dorothy's room and Guest Room. Typed a poem for the scrapBook and cleared up Library. Went down town to do some shopping. Did some watering. Mr. & Mrs. McNeel and Mr. Tuer called in the evening. Mr. McNeel drove us to the station to meet Adelaide, her sister, Florence Hazelton, Nell, Dick, Doug, Clare & Jack. All went up to the house. Nell, Dick and Doug came back to stay at our house. Saturday May 28th. Nell and I drove up to the house in the Morning and Dick and Doug went out to the Lillicos. At 10 o'clock we went up to the funeral. Isabel coming up to our house to play with Douglas. Frank looked very nice. Just as though he were sleeping. Mr. Tuer took the funeral service. Tidied up the room after the service was over. Nell stayed for tea. Charles, Isabel, Doug and I had tea at our house. I played seven up with the children. Planted 36 asters after tea. Showery to-day. Thunder storm as the funeral left the house. Frank died in a thunder storm and was buried in a thunder storm. Poor Adelaide and poor Mother. Isabel and Doug went with Mrs. Ryan to have a ride on the Merry go round at the Park. (here for 3rd of June.) Heavy shower came up just after they left. Took coats and umbrella over to the park for them. Dick left on the afternoon train. Sunday May 29th. Beautiful day. Hot. Charles and I went to church in the morning. (Nell and Doug stayed at home.) Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Patriotic Day. Children's Choir which also sang in 17 �church at night - the regular choir sitting in the back gallery. After s.s. {Sunday School} we went to the cemetery and then on up to see Mother, Clare & the rest. The rest were out for a drive. After Church (Got sandwiches ready before I went) Adelaide, Miss Hazelton, Alice, Clare, Jack, Charlie, Duncan, Isabel and Frances came up. Monday May 30th. Beautiful Mornng. Got up at half past five and went to train with Nell and Doug. All went away but Adelaide who is to remain for a few days. Called at the Manse on the way to the office. Worked rest of the morning and all afternoon at the office: (Wrote to Miss Small before breakfast. Went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Green's after tea. Mr. Wilson, Miss Millar and Miss McCullough called in regard to High School Float for June 3rd. Watered my geranium beds. Called on Mrs. Hooper and then went to the Manse with a church certificate. Was going up to see Adelaide but found she had gone for a drive to Tara. {Tara, Ontario} Tuesday May 31st. Beautiful day but cool. Spent the Morning at the office and the afternoon until 2.30. Had my dress fitted in morning. Julius went to Walkerton to Went up to Mother's at 3 o'clock and Adelaide came back with me and had tea at our house. Charlie and Mother came up after tea and Charlie returned at 10 p.m. to take them home. Wednesday June 1st. Beautiful day. Still rather cool. Went to the office in the Morning. Fitted my dress. Went to office after dinner until 2.30. Julius went to Walkerton at 1 p.m. to a Trustee Association Meeting and got home at 11 p.m. Went up to Mother's at 2.45 p.m. and then went to the train to see Adelaide off. (Mother, Charlie Alice Jack and I.) Went back to office & worked until 6 o'clock. Went to Mrs. Beattie's for Snapdragon plants. Showed Mr. Phillips where to put them, helped him & put in some seeds. Went to the Manse to see Mrs. Tuer but found everybody out. Thursday June 2nd. 18 �Nice day. Planted about 100 snapdragon plants. Went to the office. Miss Milne phoned for me but when I went down had someone from the country so am to go in the afternoon. Watered the snapdragons at noon. Spent the afternoon at the office. Planted nasturtiums after tea. Hunted out flags for Mr. Caldwell. Julius and I walked over to park to see Palmer's Circus (Merry-go-Round etc.) Then went to Mrs. Beattie's to see about parade for Horticultural Society. Came home for poles and then came home a second time for hat for Doris McCoy. Raining hard. Wrote to Clare. Friday June 3rd. Celebration day and it rained all night & did not clear up until late afternoon. Parade at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. Decorated the verandah with curtains only. Went down to school ground to help Mrs. Beattie assemble the children, vegetables and flowers, that Who represented the Horticultural float. Called on Mrs. Tuer and Miss Smith while I was waiting for Mrs. Beattie. As Races were called off in the afternoon, did not go to grounds but Julius did. Went to P.O. for mail. Spent an hour at the Manse. After tea typed report for London Free Press and Julius and I went to the concert in the rink. Movie "Mickey." {Mickey is a 1918 silent comedy-drama film starring Mabel Normand, directed by F. Richard Jones and James Young, and written by J.G. Hawks. The movie was produced by the Mabel Normand Feature Film Company. Mickey was re-released each year into 1921. During that time, an estimated 41.8 million tickets were sold for the film, making it the most-attended film of the silent era. Its ticket sales were not surpassed until 1938 by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.} Cleared up cold. Saturday June 4th. Quite cool. Spent the Morning at the office. Darned socks at noon. Went to office in the afternoon and after tea went to the Public Library to help Josie Stanley give out books. Julius and Mr. Caldwell had a game of tennis after tea. Sunday June 5th. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Captain Lawson of Toronto occupied the pulpit both Morning and evening. He stayed at the hotel but was here for tea. Went to see Mrs. Tuer after Church in the Morning & found Mr. Tuer was home. Called on Mrs. Hooper after S.S. {Sunday School} and Charlie came to take her for a drive. As she could not go I went out to McTavish's corner for a little drive. Armand and Mr. Halliday came over after tea 19 �and after church at night we went over to see Armand and Copey who go away in the Morning. Monday Tuesday June 6. Went to the office in the morning. At 1:30 p.m. went to Park for races, postponed from June 3rd., with Mr. & Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Crow. Car parked between Mr. M.A. Halliday's and Mr. Walter Bunn's. Julius joined us for awhile but had to leave at 5 o'clock to go to the office with some {Blank page} {Blank page} Men. I got home at 8.30 p.m. Last race driver fined $25 for not driving to wire and another driver put in his place. Two horses had to run off and the pulled horse won. Typed report for London Free Press which Julius took to the Station. Fixed up S.S. {Sunday School} collections (2 Sundays) and ordered Supplies and wrote letter enclosing Patriotic Sunday collection. Tuesday June 7th. Nice day. Still rather cool. Took S.S. {Sunday School} Collection to Bank and got my three money orders away. Worked at office all Morning. Typed an article for Jack McDonald (Charles note on 3rd of June) for Enterprise. Wrote & typed an Editorial on The Parade for Jack and wrote up the Parade for him & took them to him. Worked at office in afternoon. Throat got very sore so went to Dr. Rannie's and had it burned. After tea watered My borders, Snap dragons, and geraniums & planted some seeds. Went to Public Library and then went up to see Mother. Met her coming home from Faulkner's. Wednesday June 8th. Went down town for some groceries for picnic to Kincardine. A Deputation going to county council for Grant to Muskoka Consumptive Hospital. Charlie & Charles on deputation, our car (Charlie's) Charlie, Charles, Alice, Grace Steven, Jack and myself. Beautiful day. Stopped at Inverhuron for our dinner (wayside lunch) on the beach. Alice, Grace, Jack & I spent the afternoon lying on the Beach. At 6 p.m. Charlie and Charles arrive in Mr. Malcolm Marmon 20 �car and Mr. Malcolm drove us up to the Golf Links and showed us cottage on Golf property. Had lunch on Kincardine Beach & left for home a few minutes after seven. Lovely drive home. Route - Tiverton, Underwood, Lovat, Paisley. Got home about 9 p.m. Thursday June 9th. Fine day. Little shower in the Morning. Spent some time trying to get earring out of Mrs. Ryan's ear. Went to the office in the Morning. Half-holiday. Went up to see Mother in the afternoon and took her some snapdragon plants. Charlie, Duncan, Frances & Isobel drove me home in the car via William Elliot's Mill. Watered all my flower beds. Charles & Mr. Caldwell played tennis at 5 p.m. and after tea Duncan came up and played with his Uncle Charlie & found out how little he knew about the game. Darned my stockings. Mrs. Ryan went to Dr. Morgan and it took him about 15 min. to get her ear ring out of her ear and she has a very sore ear. Duncan stayed for the evening. Wrote to Clare, Sophia Albright (for Clare) Mrs. Blair and Nell, Friday June 9 10th. Very hot. At the office all day. Duncan up at noon. Harold Mair & Bert Krug came up to play tennis with Charles & Mr. Caldwell who beat them. Mrs. Beattie and I planted some Swiss chard & some Chinese cabbage. A thunder storm stopped the game and our gardening. Wrote to Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Pringle. Saturday June 11th. Rained Most of the night with a few Showers in the Morning. Spent the day at the office. Mr. Caldwell & Charles played Harold Mair & Bert Krug at tennis. "Antiques" beat. Planted out some flowers and weeded some of back flower garden. Went to Public Library. Mrs. T. not home yet? called at the Manse to ask Mr. Tuer to take S.S. {Sunday School} tomorrow as M.A. ill with lumbago. Very cool in the evening. Sunday June 12th. 21 �Nice day but cool. Went to church & S.S. {Sunday School} Mother came up after church. Went over to M.A.'s to get hymns for S.S. {Sunday School} Called on Mrs. Hooper. Went to church at night. Only Charlie there so he did not come up. Fire in grate in evening. Monday June 13th. Did some work in the garden before breakfast. Went to the office. Went back after dinner. Got through about 4 o'clock and went to see Mrs. Leslie. Called in the Morning to see Mrs. Leitch. After tea did some weeding. Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Harold Mair & Roy Reid played tennis. Went to Meeting of Public Library Board. Not enough there- just Dr. Rannie Mr. C. Ankenmann & Myself so Meeting postponed. Quite cool all day & especially so at night. Mr. Lamb putting oak floor down in hall upstairs. Tuesday June 14th. As Charles going to Walkerton at 11.30 a.m. & busy getting case ready I did not go to the office but spent the Morning working in the garden while Duncan and Mr. Tuer played tennis. Warmer but still cool. Went down for Mail in afternoon, case settled in Walkerton so Charles got home earlier than he expected. Isabel came up with me to look for paper dolls. Went down town for Meat & to get her a Ladies Home Journal. Watered and weeded after tea while Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Bert & Harold played tennis Learned a new recitation "Poppies" after tea. Wednesday June 15th. Fine day. Did a little weeding before breakfast. Went to the office. At noon called to see Mrs. Beattie. Went to office for afternoon. Weeded and watered after tea. Harold & Roy Reid played Mr. Caldwell & Charles after tea. "Antiques" won. Charles and I went to the station to meet Dorothy. Mrs. Ferguson came home, too, so we went round to her home with her. As usual Dorothy and I talked until midnight. (Watered & weeded.) Thursday June 16th. Nice day. Went to the office in the afternoon morning. Half holiday. Went to store with Dorothy in the Morning. Dorothy & Mr. Caldwell played Charles & Mr. Tuer at tennis Dorothy & Mr. C. winning. I wrote to Clare and Nell. In the evening went to a party out at 22 �Smellie's with the Beattie's. Had good time. Good crowd there. Recited "Seventy-nine" and "Marguerite De Roberval. Came home in Mr. Smellie's car. Rained hard in night. Friday June 17. Fine day. Went to office in Morning and in afternoon for awhile. At noon went to see Mrs. Beattie. At 4.40 p.m. Dorothy called at office & we had ice cream at Buckley's and came home. Did some gardening. Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Harold Mair & Roy Reid played tennis. Went down to the Manse (after doing a little gardening) with some snap dragons. Charlie & Allie & Duncan were here when I got home. Saturday June 18th. Stayed home in the Morning and was busy mending all forenoon. Went to the office in the afternoon. Mother came up and stayed for tea. Went up with her to give Isabel her book & ball for her birthday. Called at the Public Library & got some books. Sunday June 19th. Was sick all night (old pain in my side) and stayed in bed until 10 o'clock. Mother came up after church. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Charlie called for Mother. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Did not go to church at night. Went down to the Manse with a pulpit notice. Charlie & Alice and Margaret were up after church at night. Monday June 20th. Washed my hair in the Morning. Called at the Manse on the way to the office in the afternoon. Watered the flower beds after tea. Dorothy played tennis in the afternoon and Charles had to go to the country. Wrote a note to Clare after tea. Mr. Vickers finished the floors up this afternoon. Tuesday June 21. Helped Dorothy make a cord for her blue sweater. Went to the office & was kept busy until 5.30 p.m. Watered my flower beds and weeded a bed at the back. Dorothy, Vi Mair, Mr. Caldwell and Charles had a game on so of tennis. Charles and I went to a party at Miss Smellie's (given for Mr. Jas. Smellie) Recited "Marguerite De Roberval" and "Poppies". 23 �Present: Mr. & Mrs. Bell, Miss Bell, Dr. & Mrs. Rannie, Mr. & Mrs. Leitch, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Smellie, Mr. James Smellie, Mr Wm. Smellie, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Beattie and Charlie. (Allie too tired to go). Awfully hot. Wednesday June 22nd. Very hot. Got furniture back into library this morning. Put the shells back on the shelf. Went to the office & was busy all the time. At noon made the balls for Dorothy's sweater. At office until 6 p.m. Weeded under the flag pole. Went down to the Manse to get S.S. {Sunday School} stamp but although doors all open no one answered the bell. Dorothy down at Mair's as Vi keeping house. Thursday June 23rd. Very hot. Spent Morning at the office. Called at Manse on the way down to get S.S. {Sunday School} stamps. Dorothy caught up to me there and went down town with me. After dinner Mr. M.A. H. called up and asked me to go to the S.S. {Sunday School} convention in Paisley. He, Florence Leslie and I went in his "limosine." {limousine}Charlie gave an address which was very good. Mr. Fletcher outside speaker. Got home about 6.30 p.m. After tea I went down for the Mail (holiday) and then watered the flower beds with hose. Mrs. Beattie and I then adjourned to the back yard & had a weeding bee. Mts. Beattie came in and stayed awhile. Dorothy out. Somewhat cooler to-night. Friday June 24th. Cooler to-day. A couple of very tiny showers. Planted the bed next tennis courts with Celosia and Snapdragon before I went to the office. While home at noon wrote to Irene Frazier and Jean Maxwell. Typed poem for Mr. Tuer and took it to the Manse on the way to office. No one answered bell so put it on piano. Dorothy had Ida Halladay, Jean Krug and Vi Mair here playing bridge. After tea went to Musicale at Mrs. Campbell's and recited "Marguerite de Roberval." {Written by Isabel Ecclestone Mackay, a Canadian poet who wrote in the early 20th century. This poem narrates the desolate journey of a woman who relocates from France to a barren island. The initial excitement and contentment transform into despair as she faces harsh conditions and the loss of her 24 �loved ones, leaving her with an inconsolable void. It delves into the profound impact of loss and the grappling with grief.} Duncan spent the evening here. Charles at church decorating for Red Cross service on Sunday. Dorothy went to dance. Called at Manse again at 6 p.m. to see that Mr Tuer got the poem. Wrote to Clare. Stamped the tickets (207) (for the S.S. {Sunday School} picnic to Southampton on July 7th.) at noon. Saturday June 25th. Hot day. Went for meat in the Morning and brought it home. Then took S.S. {Sunday School} collection to bank and went to the office. Mr. Caldwell went to Owen Sound in the afternoon. I was at the office. Charles and I walked around by the church, to see decorations for Red Cross Sunday. After tea watered the flower beds and cut the grass around the geranium beds while Charles mowed the lawn as Mr. Phillips still laid up. Mrs. Beattie came over and we weeded a couple more flower beds. Dorothy out. Sunday June 26th. Awfully hot day. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles spoke at the Oddfellows' Decoration service at the Cemetery in the afternoon. As it was so hot I did not go up. Dorothy went down to stay with Mrs. Tuer while we were at church at night and I called for her after church. Red Cross Sunday so I stayed after church to help take down our flags. Charles and Alice were up for awhile. Wrote letters of sympathy to Mrs. Gillies, Nicola, and Mrs. (Dr.) June Halliday, Minto, N.D. Monday June 27th. Very hot day. As I was not needed at the office this morning I spent the Whole Morning weeding. Fixed up the border under the dining room windows. Got my S.S. {Sunday School} collection ready and took it down after dinner. Did some work for Mr. Caldwell. Charles was not feeling well so went home early. After tea did the watering. Then knit at Dorothy's baby sweater and wrote to Miss Ward & Delphine Mainwaring. Tuesday June July 28th. Hot again - looked like rain but didn't rain. Worked all Morning in the garden - weeded and dug the border behind the play house. Charles went to Owen Sound on a case. Left here at 11.30 a.m., got back about 8.30 p.m. Went down for the Mail & paper called at office - not 25 �needed. Went up to see Mrs. Marklevitz. Knit 26 rows on Dorothy's baby Jacket (for Eva Nellon) and Mrs. Beattie came over and we did some more weeding. Cooler to-night. Wednesday June 29th. Very hot day. Knit 26 rows on Dorothy's sweater and finished one front. Took some arrowroot over to Mrs. Hooper who has not been so well. Went to the office in the Morning and went back for awhile in the afternoon. Went around to Leslie's to get Florence to come & play tennis. I watered the flowers while Dorothy, Florence, Mr. Caldwell & Mr. Mickle played. Dorothy and I went to hear the Napierville College Glee G Club. Very good. Thursday June 30th. Got up at 5.50 a.m. & went to station to see Charlie away to N.Y. and Duncan Toronto. Charlie to drive back with Jack & Clare. Weeded in vegetable garden (with Charles) for an hour before breakfast. At 9. a.m. Dorothy and I started for Walkerton with Charles & Mr. Beattie. While Charles attended Mothers' Pension Meeting Dorothy & I {Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois} GIRLS' GLEE CLUB of North-Western College NAPIERVILLE, ILLINOIS PROGRAM SEASON 1921 PERSONNEL First Soprano. Florence Umbreit, '22... Napierville, Ill. Lena Draeger, '22...Juneau, Wis. Edna Kluckhohn, '24...Reddick, Ill. Second Soprano. Veda Browns, '21 ...Huntington, Ind. Lula Kuske, ' 22 ...Hutchinson, Minn. Helen Tallman...Eola, Ill. 26 �First Alto. Carlie Ruth, ' 22...South Bend, Ind. Allie Schneider, ' 22...Blue Earth, Minn. Ruth Dissinger,' 22...Abilene, Kans. Second Alto. Harriet Kraushar, '21 ... Napierville, Ill. Marguerite Moser, ' 24...Hiawatha, Kans. Accompanist. Lorraine Shrock, '23... Kokomo, Ind. {Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 2} PROGRAM PART I. Birds Are Singing .......Thomas The Club Solo....Selected Florence Umbreit Deep River..... Burleigh Dinah.... Clayton Johns The Club Reading....Selected Veda Browns A Bowl of Roses .....Clark Wouldn't That be Queer....Beach The Club PART 11 How Sweet the Moonlight...Caldicott Only to Thee....Saint-Saens The Club Duet....Selected Misses Umbreit and Tallmann To a Wild Rose...MacDowell Twilight....Friml The Club Carmena....Wilson The Club Reading.....Selected Veda Browns North-Western and Why? The Club Program Subject to Change. {Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 3} ITINERARY June 10-12 South Bend, Ind. June 11-12....Niles, Mich. 27 �June 13.....Bremen, Ind. June 14....Waterloo, Ind. June 15...Perrysburg, Ohio June 16.... Toledo, Ohio June 17.....Monroe, Mich. June 18-21 ....Detroit, Mich. June 22................................. Rodney, Ont. Canada June 23......Stratford, Ont. June 24....Milverton, Ont. June 25-26.......Ayton, Ont. June 26..........Mildmay, Ont. June 27.....Hanover, Ont. June 28.....Elmwood, Ont. June 29....Chesley, Ont. June 20.......Mildmay, Ont. July 1........Elmira, Ont. July 2-3 .... Tavistock, Ont. July 4....... Hamilton, Ont. July 5... Campden, Ont. July 6..... Fenwick, Ont. July 7..... Buffalo, N.Y. 28 �July 8...Grand Island, N.Y. July 9-10 Chippawa, Ont. July 10-11..................... Niagara Falls, N.Y. July 12....Webster, N.Y. July 13-14..Syracuse, N.Y. July 15...... Oneida, N.Y. Juiy {July} 16.....New York City July 17-18....Newark, N.J. July 19..Philadelphia, Penn. July 20....Easton, Penn. July 21... Washington, D.C. July 22...Pottsville, Penn. July 23-24...................... Elizabethville, Penn. July 25......Altoona, Penn. July 26...Pittsburg, Penn. July 27....Vermillion, Ohio (Linwood Park) July 28...Mansfield, Ohio July 29..... Marion, Ohio 29 �July 30-31 .....Bucyrus, Ohio Aug. 1......Tiffin, Ohio Aug. 2......Fremont, Ohio Aug. 3....Gibsonburg, Ohio Aug. 4....Findlay, Ohio Aug. 5...Celina, Ohio Aug. 6 ...Ft. Wayne, Ind. Aug. 7-8 Wawasee, Ind. (Oakwood Park) Lula Kuske, Mgr. {Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 4} North-Western College NAPIERVILLE, ILLINOIS {Picture in Oval of College building} Modern and Well Equipped Buildings Strong Faculty Healthful and Beautiful Location High Standards of Scholarship Christian Influence Moderate Expense FOUNDED IN 1861 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 30 �Standed 4-year courses leading to B.A. degree, also B.S. degree in Home Economics. Standard pre-medical, pre-law, and pre-engineering courses of one, two and three years. Courses for teachers and for Christian workers. Besides the College there are the Academy, and Schools of Music and of Commerce First Semester Begins Monday, Sept. 12, 1921. For Catalog and Bulletins address E.E.RALL, Phd., President. did some shopping, had some ice cream, called on Mrs. Sinclair. Got home about 1 o'clock. Hottest day yet, I think. Knit the other half of Second sleeve in D's Sweater. Went down town. Called at Manse with ice cream brick. After tea watered the garden & weeded for over an hour in the partnership garden (flower) Charles at Preparatory Meeting and Dorothy at Bijou. Friday July 1st. Charles bowling all day in Bowling Tournament. I went down for Morning Mail On the way down called at Mrs. Hooper's with her paper. On the way back called at the Manse. Went down for the Mail in the afternoon and called at the Manse with some watermelon. Went over to get Mrs. Ferguson to go to Southampton to-morrow. Found her in bed with an b abscess. Went down town and got some ice cream. Took some to Mrs. Ferguson & some to Mrs. Hooper. After tea watered and weeded. Dorothy spent the day mostly in bed trying to keep cool. Awfully hot day. 104° on Mr. Leitch's thermometer when I was down town. Saturday July 2nd. Hottest day yet I think. Got up at 5.30 a.m. and started for Southampton. At 6.30 a.m. Charles had to go over. Took Isabel and Frances. Sat on beach awhile & then went to McNeel's Cottage. Isabel & Frances went in for a swim with Burdet and Charles, getting through early, called at Mrs. Whitby's cottage, got a bathing suit and went in too. The girls and I went to the Whitney cottage later, then we called at the Leitch shack (no one there) and then went to hotel for our dinner and got home about 2.15. Found Dorothy preparing sandwiches etc. for a tea for Jean Maxwell & Viola Mair. Helped her and went down town. 31 �for some groceries for her. Jen Krug phoned asking her to go to Southampton so she left at 5.45. to spend the week end there. After tea I watered the beds and then went over to Mrs. Ferguson's. Went down town for her mail and her shoe. Took them back. Then went to Mrs. Beattie's with a message & finding she had a sore heel came home and got rubber inheels for her & took them over. Went to late train to meet Winnie Ferguson. Train 40 Minutes late. Sunday July 3rd. Hot as ever & no sign of rain. Went to church & called to see Mrs. Ferguson after church. Found her somewhat better. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} Did not go to church at night. Mr. M.A. came over. Did some watering to cool off the front. Alice did not come up as Charlie away & walk long & hot. Dorothy got home about 10 p.m. Spent evening trying to keep cool. Monday July 4th. Was at the office morning and afternoon. Called to see how Mrs. Ferguson was and then went over to Mrs. Beattie's and she came up and got some plants. After tea Charles, Dorothy, Mother and I went to Hanover. Dorothy went to Engel's and Mother and I went to see the Hahns. As Dorothy had gone for a drive with Dorothy Engel we had wait a half an hour at Engel's for her. 84° in the dining room. Tuesday July 6th. Went to the office morning and afternoon. Called at the Manse at noon to see the new baby boy who arrived at a quarter to 10 a.m. Went over to see how Mrs. Ferguson was and called at Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. B came back with me to get some plants. Awfully hot. Dorothy & I went to the Library for some books, calling at the Manse on the way so Dorothy could see the baby. Went Met Alice & little Jack who were going up to our place. Dorothy got some ice cream which we had when we got home. Mr. McDonald was there too. Walked to corner with Alice and stayed with Mrs. Tuer while Grace Steven (Nurse) went to get some clothes. Watered. Wednesday July 6th. Hot as ever. 86° in dining room. Made cord and tassels for Dorothy's Mauve sweater. Went to the office and to Miss Milne's and fitted My dress. Dorothy Engel, Mrs. McAlpine (Clara Wright) and her baby Isabel arrived about 11.30 a.m. to spend the day. Went back down 32 �town at noon for Ice cream bricks. Went to office in afternoon after playing with young Isabel for an hour. Got home about 5.00 p.m. Girls had tea. Watered. Dorothy left for Southampton at 6.20 p.m. for week end with Wellington & Jen Krug Ida Hallady & Ethel Reid and then Dory Engel and friends left. M. Halliday came over to make arrangements for the picnic tomorrow. Went down to Manse to see Mr. Tuer about going. Then went down to Green's to arrange for Mrs. Green and 3 boys to go with Mr. Mickle tomorrow. Little breeze late at night. Thursday July 7th. Very hot. S.S. {Sunday School} picnic day. Decided to go to Port Elgin (Nelson's Grove) instead of Southampton so as to have some shade on the beach. Charlie had go to Court in Tara so left at 8.15 a.m. (was up before 6.) and called at John Green's and took Mrs. Green & the children with him & sent the car on to Port Elgin with them & had it come back for him. He got to picnic in the afternoon. I went to the church and helped Mr. Halliday get the cars away. Over 100 went. Then I went to the office until noon. at 3 p.m. (holiday) I went to Tuer's and Mrs. Green and I minded the baby. Mrs. Green went at 5 p.m. to get Jim's tea and I kept the babe until 6.30 when Grace Steven got up from her sleep. Went down for the Mail. Charles got home about 10 p.m. Friday July 8th. Very hot. Cloudy and storms all around but all the rain we got in the morning was a couple of showers neither of which lasted over 3 or 4 minutes. Went to the office & was there in the afternoon too. Got home about 5.30. Cut down my anchusa {a tall perennial and one of the few flowering plants that produce truly blue blooms}. After tea watered and the weeded under the flag pole. Charles went to Methodist Garden Party at Garner's with Misses Leitch, McNeel and Kellerman. Couple of 5 minutes showers but blissfully cool. Washed my collar & sewed it in my dress again. Alice & Keith called to say that Nell was coming to-morrow. Mr. Caldwell got a Ford car & is taking his holidays. Went to Southampton Tuesday, Port Elgin Wednesday, Owen Sound Thursday. McCullough's Lake Friday Afternoon. Saturday July 9th. 33 �Beautiful rain in the Morning but hot again when it was over. Was at the office Morning and afternoon. Clare, Jack, Charlie & Duncan arrived in Clare's car (from New York) about 7 p.m. Weeded the round bed of asters by Library Window. (Water off to instal new electric pump. Went off just at tea time) Charles and I went up to see Clare. As bridge is down we had to walk around by the dam. Dark walk. Then went to store 10 p.m. to see Jack. Sunday July 10th. Very warm. Went to church in the Morning. Charles and I went into the Manse to see Baby Tuer. Went to s.s. {Sunday School} & as promised went in to see Baby Tuer again. Found Clare, Jack, Mother, Charlie, Alice & Baby Jack here when we came home. No water until 9.15 a.m. this Morning and no Hydro until about 6 p.m. Was tired so did not go to church at night. After church Jack called with his car & took Grace Steven and I for a drive. Dorothy got home from Southampton about 10 p.m. Monday July 11th. Hotter than ever. Was at the office all day. Weeded play house border after tea. Clare, Jack, Isabel, Duncan, Margaret & Sophia started in car for the Lake this Morning. Spent the day at the office. Watered the flowers and weeded by the playhouse. Tuesday July 12th. Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning and spent day at the office (Mr. Caldwell taking his holidays but home to-day) Planted out snap dragons near the flag pole after tea. Celebration in Walkerton - very quiet here. Wrote to Aunt Maggie & Aunt Anaise. Hot. Wednesday July 13th. Still as hot as ever. Was at Miss Milne's and busy at the office all day. Mended Charles' coat at noon and wrote to Nell. Did some watering after tea. Called at Mrs. Beattie's and went to see Mrs. Hooper. Dorothy had Ethel Reid, Mar. McDonald and Vi Mair here playing bridge and I went down for Ice cream for them. Wrote to Miss McEachran (whose Mother died last Wednesday) and to Elizabeth Whitting (to send her picture of the play house.) Thursday July 14th. 34 �Was at Miss Milne's in the Morning. Worked hard at the office until half past twelve. Very hot in the Morning but cooled off somewhat towards noon & we had a nice little shower. As Mr. McNeel had to go to see Mr. J.H. Turner near Kincardine Charles, Miss Mary Milne and I went along. It was a beautiful drive - nice cool afternoon. While we were at the Turner's Miss Milne and I visited with Barbara Turner (who was entertaining her fiance Jim Kincaide) and Mr. McNeel and Charles each rode the binder for awhile. We went back to Inverhuron Beach and lunched and then called at the Campbell cottage with some parcels for Mrs. Sanderson. Beautiful sunset. Had a nice drive home, having ice cream in Paisley on the way. A very pleasant afternoon. Friday July 15th. Was at the office all day. Mending Dorothy's clothes and putting "2 " on her bathing suit between times. Watered the Snap dragons and did some weeding. Went to Meeting of Book Committee of Public Library Board and helped select new books. Hot but cooler at night. Saturday July 16th. Cool breeze but very hot in sun. Was at office all day with doses of mending at noon. Did the watering at night and weeded the California some of the new grass spots (where flower beds were) Went to Mrs. Ferguson's at noon with "List of Books" and cheque for Horticultural Society. Also called at Mrs. Beattie's to tell her Charles had weeded up our Chard and Chinese Cabbage. Went to late train with Dorothy who goes to camp to-night. Frances went with her and she was to meet Floyd Buell on the train. Mrs. Ferguson called with a book about 10 o'clock and stayed until after 11. Went to the back gate with her. Pleasantly cool at night. Sunday July 17th. Sun still very hot & no rain. Went to church in the Mornng. Charlie and family motored to Oliphant and took Mother as far as Tara. Went to S.S. {Sunday School} After S.S. {Sunday School} Charles went up to see Mr. Bell who was bitten yesterday by a dog. I went to see Mrs. Hooper 35 �after church and to get Aldyth to go to s.s. {Sunday School} so as to be ready to take my place while I am away. I went to Church at but Charles stayed at home. Still hot. After church we went to see Armand & Copey. Wrote to Walk-Over shoe Shop and Mrs. Blair. Monday July 18th. Rained during night. Thunder Storm. Was up closing windows. Went to the office and to the store to see about Dorothy's hat, to Cavill's for same purpose - 3 times. Very heavy showers in Morning, afternoon & evening. Tied up some of the gladioli. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Ferguson were here in the evening. Wrote to Walk-Over, Elizabeth Whittey, Miss Ward and Dorothy. Still raining and pleasantly cool. Tuesday July 19th. Not Scorching hot. Did some weeding in the Morning & some Mending. Went to the office Morning and afternoon. 1st day of Chautauquay {Chautauqua} {The name given to travelling tent shows which originated in the USA and flourished in Canada 1917-35. Of Seneca origin, the word 'chautauqua' has been translated variously as 'place of mists,' 'place of easy death,' and 'where the fish was taken out'.} but did not go in the afternoon. Called at the Manse in the evening. (1st at Mrs. Hooper's but she was quite ill so did not see her.) Charles and I went to the Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Very good. Wednesday Tuesday July 20th. Nice day. Did some weeding in the Morning. Was at the office morning and afternoon. Did some Mending at Noon. Called at the Manse. Mr. Tuer going away & Miss Tuer & Mrs. Tuer in charge of baby. Charles and I went to Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Alice Louise Sturde {Sturdes?} The Child Wonder Elocutionist and trained birds, pony, cats, dogs, monkeys etc. good. Thursday July 21. Went to Miss Milne's in Morning and to office. Afternoon holiday. Charles and I went to afternoon Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Gilvan Light Opera & Major Arthur E. Runnels of DOMINION CHAUTAUQUAS Present The Gilvan Light Opera Singers 36 �Martha Cook, Soprano Thomas Morris, Baritone Thornley S. Jobe, Tenor Hazel Huntley, Contralto Harrison W. Burch, Pianist EVENING PROGRAMME 1. Quartette (a) The Dance ---- ----Moszkowski (b) La Paloma ---- ---- ---- Yradier 2. Contralto Solo "Love, Lend Thine Aid" (Samson and Delilah) Saint-Saens 3. Quartet (a) "Woo Thou, Sweet Muisc" ---- ---- Elgar (b) "When a Maid Comes Knocking" Friml From ("The Firefly") 4. Tenor Solo -- Aria from "Faust" -- -- Gounod MR. JOBE 5. Scene from "Mafam Butterfly" (in costume) -- Puccini (a) "One Fine Day" --Miss Cook (b) "Flower Duet" ---Miss Cook and Miss Huntley 6. Baritone Solo "Over the Desert" -- -- Kellie 7. Qaurtette Arrangement of "Sextette" from "Lucia" -- Donizetti 8. Piano Solo "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" -- Liszt 9. A Condensation of the famous Light Opera 37 �"Ruddygore" ---- ----Gilbert & Sullivan BY ENTIRE COMPANY (IN COSTUME) God Save the King (PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE) __________________________________________________________ TO-MORROW NIGHT - AN EPOCH OF THE EAST "With Allenby in Palestine and Lawrence in Arabia." Superbly Illustrated with Motion Pictures and Exquisitely Colored Views. Most Expensive Travelogue offered in Chautauqua. DR. FREDERIC POOLE Oriental Traveler and Raconteur, direct from Ten Months' Tour in England (Over) DOMINION CHAUTAUQUAS Present The Percival Vivian Players IN "IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE" A Comedy in Three Acts By Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett Mary Grayson..................................... Irene Bevans Johnson,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Ralph Earle Comtesse de Beaurien.........................Bertha Broad 38 �Rodney Martin.......................................Frank Joyner Cyrus Martin.........................................J. Savre Crawley Ambrose Peale.....................................PERCIVAL VIVIAN Marie.....................................................Margaret Sinclair Ellery Clark........................................... William Morton Charles Bronson...................................Ralpjh Earle Synopsis of Scenes : Act. I. --The Library at Cyru Martin's House Act II --Rodney Martin's Office Act III--Same as Act I. ________________________________________________________ The Sixth Day's Programme is one of the best Programmes of the Week Hear Miss Ruby Gall and Her Old-Song Singers Dr. Robert Norwood One of Canada's Greatest Orators SUBJECTS: "Modern Canadian Poets" "The Dominion and Its Destiny" _______________________ Chautauqua Patrons: -- We are planning your programme for next summer and will be glad for any suggestions you may wish to make. Write them to us. The Dominion Chautauquas, Limited 39 �R.J. ALBER, Manager Lumsden Blfg., Toronto Ont. (Over) Montreal who gave a splendid lecture. Mr. Wheel, Major Runnels, Mr. McDonald & Mr. Sanderson went for a drive and Mr. McNeel & Mr. Runnels came up for tea. I went to Ross’ for ice cream with Mr. & Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. McNeel. Made a salad for tea. Went to Chautauquay {Chautauqua} at night. Gilvan Light Opera Singers in "Last party programme was Part of Gilbert & Sullivan's "Ruddygore" {Ruddigore; or, The Witch's Curse, originally called Ruddygore, is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert.} Charles gave a little announcement about the new contract etc. Friday July 22nd. Did some Mending. Was at office in the Morning. Went to Walkerton in the afternoon. Charles had to go over on a Magistrate's case & got Mr. Caldwell to drive us & Mrs. Caldwell & Clarice went along. He had ice cream. Saw the Monument draped with a flag. Old Home Week starts to-morrow. Got home at 5 p.m. Went to the office & worked until 6. Went to Chautauqua - Dr. Poole's fine lecture (with views) on Allenby's campaign. {General Sir Edmund Allenby's campaigns in World War I were marked by his innovative use of combined arms operations, which included infantry, cavalry, tanks, artillery, and aeroplanes. His most notable campaigns were the Battle of Gaza in November 1917, which led to the capture of Beersheba, and the Battle of Megiddo in September 1918, which concluded the campaign in Palestine and routed the Turkish forces. These campaigns were pivotal in the British war effort and had a lasting impact on military strategy and tactics.} Saturday July 23rd Was at the office all day. Went to Chautauqua very early. Charles had to stay to see a man from Hanover but got there in time. Did some Mending & called at the Manse at noon. Called for Mrs. Leitch to go to play & then for Mrs. Crow & went with her. Play "It Pays to Advertise" {It Pays to Advertise is a farce by Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett. Described as "A Farcical Fact in Three Acts", the play depicts the idle son of a rich 40 �manufacturer setting up a spurious business in competition with his father.} Percy Vivian in charge. Very good indeed. Sunday July 24th. Union Service in Evangelical Church in the Morning, ours at night. Mr. Kellerman preaching. Went to church twice and to S.S. {Sunday School} Charles went to Walkerton to speak at Oddfellow's Decoration Service. Left at 1 p.m. Got back at 6.30 p.m. I went up to see Mother in the afternoon. Went by W. Elliot's Mill & came back by the dam (bridge still down) then went to S.S. {Sunday School} Washed my hair when I came home. (Marion Leslie came up for some books for her Mother.) Charles and I went to Church at night. Eula McQueen sang two solos "Beyond the Dawn" {Composition: Set to music by Wilfred Sanderson (1878 - 1935), "Beyond the dawn" [voice and piano ]Text Authorship: by Frederick E. Weatherly (1848 - 1929)} & "Crossing the bar." {“Crossing the Bar" is an 1889 elegiac poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The narrator uses an extended metaphor to compare death with crossing the "sandbar" between the river of life, with its outgoing "flood", and the ocean that lies beyond death, the "boundless deep", to which we return.} good. Copey & Armand called in the evening. Did some of my packing. Monday July 25th. Very hot. Got up early & packed. Went down town to do some shopping. Called to see Mrs. Hooper. Charles and I left on noon train for Oliphant. Harold Wright, Dorothy & Clare met us in Wiarton (as Clare's car not going.) The men mowed Charlie's back yard & had a great bonfire of grass in the evening. Went up for the milk in Clare's car (now fixed) with Charles, Duncan, Clare and Baby Jack. Tuesday July 26th. Hot but nice breeze. Everybody got up early as Charlie supposed to be going home early but he had to wait for {?} Case so did not get away until 8.30. Went in for a Morning swim. Have not forgotten how. Wrote an address to Mrs. Breman, presentation to be made on Thursday at Mrs. Beattie's. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan & Mr. Caldwell. Had a quiet time in the hammock a while in the afternoon. Was over to Charlie's a couple of times. Went up in the car for the milk. Read "Jackie". Went out past Middlebro's for a walk to see car stuck in sand. Started to rain, came back in Howard Wright's car. 41 �Wednesday July 27th. Had my morning service. Finished "Jackie." Did up my work. 2 calls at Charlie's. Worked at my centre piece. Wrote to Miss Sewell, Mother & Mr. Caldwell. Several heavy showers in the afternoon. Went up to Engel's to see if Dorothy was going to stay all night. Thursday July 28th. Nice cool breeze. Clare, Duncan, Doug. Nell, Margaret and I went in to Wiarton to do some shopping. Rained. I waited at the top of the hill with the parcels while Duncan brought the car over (He did not want to go down the hill for fear of the police - having no license) Beautiful view out over the Bay. Wrote a letter for Charles. Was lazy in the afternoon and read "A Lantern of Love." Went down to the boat-house to see Jack working at Naidanac. Walked up to the Golf Links to tell the folks dinner was ready. Bonfire of cut grass in the evening. Had Morning Swim. Friday July 29th. Hot this Morning. Had fine Swim. Water lovely. Furniture arrived from Walkerton. Went to the store twice for Clare. Wrote a letter for Charles. Called at Charlie's. Went for a walk with Grace Steven, Laura Lamont, Allie, Isabel, Margaret and baby Jack up past Middlebro's. Saturday July 30th. Had good swim but water rough. Clare, Jack, Charles, Nell, Allie, Doug & Baby Jack went to Southampton (to see Jack's brother-in-law. Had snooze in the hammock. Dorothy went to Wiarton with Cellie Clarke. In the afternoon started up to P.O. for Mail. Miss Chambers caught up & took me up in her car. Dr. Biehn walked up part of the way with me. Isabel had to take a message to Mr. S.M. Ewart at Carder's cottage so I went with her. (Mr. Wm. Ross died out West) Called at Davey's on the way back, no one in. Family home when we got back. Big wind storm. Very peculiar light as the sun was shining through the rain which was very heavy. Great wind storm all night. Sunday July 31st. Very windy & quite cool. Went for my swim but the water was too rough to swim much. Charlie arrived about 11 o'clock with Alice Jean & Maude Steven. Great excitement 42 �unpacking Harold Wilson package etc. Went to church in the afternoon. Mr. Hardy preached & Misses Ruth Chambers & Lilian Clarke sang solos. After dinner called on Daveys & Biehns. Monday Aug. 1st. Swam - water cool. Clare did not go in. Called at Charlie's cottage. Isabel and I walked up to the P.O. to post a letter. Went up in the afternoon for the m Being civic holiday in Chesley Mr. Caldwell brought his family up in the afternoon. The Caldwells, Allie, Grace, Alice Jean, Charlie, Maude, Laura L., Bud & Jack went for a run out in the Lake and had their picnic at the Castle. Isabel and I went for the Mail. Had a fire in the grate when the picnicers {picnickers} got home & the Caldwell children went in for a swim. They left about 9.30. Tuesday Aug. 2nd. Had my swim. Clare did not go in. I was only female in. Went to Wiarton in the afternoon. Clare, Duncan, Isabel, Allie, Nell & I to do some shopping. Worked at baby sweater for Dorothy. Wednesday Aug. 3rd. Went in for a swim, Clare being along. Water fine. Knit at Dorothy's black sweater. Margaret & Sophia moved up above the garage to-day. I swept my room, Dorothy's, front room, hall & stairs. Went out in the Naidanac. after ten. Jack, Clare, Nell, Grace, Baby Jack, Doug, Isabel Kastner, & myself. When turned back just out in the channel engine went bad. Clare and I paddled part of the way back, then the engine started again. Dorothy & about 14 other young people went to Pt. Elgin for dinner & then to the dance at Southampton. Thursday Aug. 4th. Had my swim. Jack, Julius, Duncan, Alice Jean, Frances and I went to Chesley in the car. (Julius had to go to Mr. Wm. Ross' funeral.) Went to the house (arrived 2.30 p.m.) and then went down town to do some shopping. Flower borders looked very pretty. Got back about 8.30 p.m. Left our valise behind in Charlie's car. Hot at home nice breeze at the Lake. Mother came back with us & Alice & Frances are to return with their dad on Saturday. 43 �Friday Aug. 5th. Had my swim. paid my daily call at Charlie's cottage. puttied the windows for garage bedroom. Finished one Small one and did 1/4 of the big one. The crowd went out to fish. Went down to the dock with Mother to meet them. Saturday Aug. 6th Heavy showers at intervals all day. puttied the rest of the large window. and 3/4 of a small one. Worked in the garage & in Margaret & Sophia's room upstairs. Drove to Wiarton after tea with Duncan, Clare, Baby Jack, Isabel, Doug & Nell. Sunday Aug. 7th. Much cooler & windy. Isabel, Doug, Alice, Margaret, Mary & Margaret Stevens, Keith, Frances and I walked down to the Castle and back (6 miles) Lake fine down there. White caps & good big waves. Went to Church. Mr. Campbell preached & Mrs. Nichol sang a solo. Saw Edith MacGilivray who is spending her holidays at the Nichols. After dinner Dorothy went for a walk & the rest for a drive in the 2 cars. Sophia & Margaret had visitors. I stayed home & read. Monday Aug. 8th. Cool and windy. Water coldest yet but had my morning swim. Finished the garage windows doing one Small window and a quarter? Clare, Nell & I walked up for the Mail. Had a walk to the dock. Tuesday Aug. 9th. Warmer but windy. Had my Swim. Clare did not go in. Clare, Duncan, Jack, Baby Jack and I went in to Wiarton for Mattress etc. Mother and Charlie, Margaret & Mary Stevens left for home. Saw them in Wiarton. Dorothy went down to the Sauble after returning from dance at Southampton (spent the night in Wiarton with Margaret Kastner). Went to P.O. for Mail. Picked up by an automobile - ride both ways. After dinner Doug & Clare rowed out to channel to see a Chatham launch which came in the Morning. Nell and I went along & Doug & I rowed back (1 1.4 miles). Wrote a letter for Charles. Wednesday Aug. 10th. 44 �Very windy. Had my Swim - cool. Clare did not go in. Just Jack, Julius, Duncan, Doug. And I. Dorothy going to Owen Sound to Golf Tournament with Ollie Clark & Stewarts. Got her lunch ready. Did some washing. Wrote a letter for Charles & wrote to Miss McEachran. Went up to the Golf links twice (or 1 1/2 times) and went up for the Mail. On 2nd way to Golf Links called at Mrs. James Clarke's. Charlie 'phoned that Duncan had passed both his Normal Entrance & Matric. Thursday Aug. 11th. Water lovely this Morning. Swept my own room & Dorothy's. Cleaned my black & white shoes. Started to rain about 10 a.m. Clare, Dunc Duncan, Allie, Jack, Baby Jack and I went to Wiarton to shop. Met the Beattie's coming out to Oliphant. Went over to Biehn's to Call & met them coming to our place. Went in for a second Swim. Called at Biehn's to say good-bye to Beattie's (Mr & Mrs. & Miss) Nellie Elliot & Miss Pearson. Went to the annual concert which was held in the church on account of the rain. Charles Chairman. Friday Aug. 12th. Ja Had my Morning swim. Jack, Clare, Duncan, Charles and I started for Kincardine about 10.30 a.m. to see Jack's uncle and aunt. Men with their golf clubs along. Had dinner at Queen's, Pt. Elgin. When reached Southampton Charles hunted up Mr. Malcolmson and they went up to play golf. Clare and I walked around the course with them. Dined at Queen Royal Hotel where we put up, then went to call on Mr. & Mrs. J.R. Reed. Saturday Aug. 13th. Went to Golf links about 8.30 a.m. Clare & I purchased a book & Magazine respectively and sat in the car & read. Then walked part way Helped serve the lunch when they arrived. Tuesday Aug. 16th. Windy still. Swim fine. Alice, Keith, Duncan, Jack, Charlie, Julius, Tom, Teddy and I in. Did Tom's room up. Went to Wiarton for stores with Duncan, Clare, Baby Jack, Nell & Doug. Had a couple of walks down to the dock. Lovely moonlight-night. Charles and I had a walk on the dock while Charlie and Jack worked at the boat. 45 �Wednesday Aug. 17th. Windy, water cool, swim fine. Clare, Teddy, Grace, Nell, Doug, Baby Jack and I went to Wiarton. Stores closed but had some ice cream, got D's laundry and borrowed some law books from Mr. Moore. Started to rain while we were there and rained until late in the evening. Helen McAulay arrived from Southampton to see Teddy. Charlie & Jack worked at boat until 11 p.m. Thursday Aug. 18th. Wind got up again but promises better weather to-morrow. Men trying to get boat to go so they can get away on the Shore trip. Helped get lunch. Did up two rooms, called at Charlie's (daily event) etc. Went down to the boat house a couple of times and enjoyed the Moonlight. Friday Aug. 19th. Had My Morning swim. Pretty cool. Great scurrying around to get the Men away on their camping trip, as the Naidanac could not be coaxed to go. Mr. Dowkes took his boat with the cabin in and they took the Jutland & the steel boat as trailers. Party: - Charlie, Jack, Julius, Tom Neelands, Bud, Mr. Dowkes, Fred went by boat and Duncan and Teddie drove up in the Ford to Stokes Bay and were to walk the 3 miles to Ganley's Bay. Went to dock to see them off. They got away before 2 o'clock. Started to rain Just after they left. Showery with a real rain about 3 - 6 and a few later showers but beautiful sunset. Dorothy & Cellie Clarke playing Chess. I wrote to Mother, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Hooper, Miss Small, Aunt Maggie and Miss Ward. Windy at night. Saturday Aug. 20th. Went for a Swim all by my lonesome. Had the Whole lake to Myself. Wrote to Mr. Caldwell. Clare and I walked up to the P.O. to post the letters and also went up later for the Mail. Went in for a swim in the afternoon with the crowd. Nell, Alice, Grace & Dorothy played Bridge in the evening. Nell left, I took her place, then Cellie Clarke took my place. I made a checker board for Doug. & played a couple of games of checkers with him. Sunday Aug. 21st. 46 �Beautiful day. Washed my hair, dried it on Nell's balcony. All went in for a Swim. Went to church with Clare, Nell, Doug. & Dorothy. Mr. Marshall of Milton preached & Gladys Chambers (now married) Sang a solo. Cool in the evening. Clare, Nell, Doug, Frances, Isabel, Isabel Kastner & I sat in the kitchen by the fire. Dorothy Sailing & Canoeing with Ollie Clarke. {Blurred brown stamp in the shape of a badge with words S.R. Davey For. B. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Front Cover}</p> <p>{Part of a typewritten programme is stuck to the cover} 7. Stan{cut off} H.k{cut off} The Orchestra w{cut off} Doors Open at{cut off}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover}</p> <p>Kate G. Mickle</p> <p>1921-March 29th-August 21st</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday March 29th</p> <p>Cold but warming up - Nice Sunshine. Wrote some letters for Charles. Wrote an account of Mr Moore's lecture on Inexpensive Flower Gardens and trees for Enterprise, Mrs. Beattie supplying the part on roses. Went down to the office to make the entries and while down went to the Sample room at McDonald House to get a hat. Went down there again after tea with Dorothy and called at Public Library coming back. Did Some more letters for Charles after dinner. Dorothy went to a party at Pearl Buckley's &amp; Julius to the office to register voters for the Referendum.</p> <p>Wednesday March 30th</p> <p>Wrote a long letter for Julius. Went down town for meat. Did some mending. Wrote another letter for Julius after dinner. Went to dress maker's with Dorothy and then we went up to call on Mother. After tea called at Biehn's &amp; Cobean's to invite them to a euchre party to morrow night. Duncan up in the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday March 31st.</p> <p>Went down town in the Morning to Make purchases for Euchre party at night. A letter from Adelaide arrived saying that Frank was seriously ill (hemorage {hemorrhage}on Easter Sunday or Tuesday before) but the doctors thought not in immediate danger but he was to be taken to the hospital &amp; she would wire if he were worse. In the afternoon a wire came asking Charlie to come if possible so Julius and Charles decided to go. So I called off my party. Phoned everybody but Biehns and called there. Then went to the office to help Julius get ready. Mr. Caldwell and I worked until 11 p.m. Dorothy at Ida Halladay's bridge party when telegram arrived. She went to Bijou in the evening with Mar. McDonald as nobody was at home.</p> <p>Friday April 1st.</p> <p>Worked at office all Morning, Packed Julius' Suit-case. He and Charlie drove to Hanover, leaving here at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>2.30 p.m. and caught 6 p.m. train. Went to Leitch's to get Huylers' peppermints for Jack and called on Mrs. Leitch. Then went up to see Mother and wish Jack "Many happy returns of the Day." Mrs. Ferguson called in the evening and stayed until 10 p.m. Dorothy at home all evening.</p> <p>Saturday April 2nd.</p> <p>Beautiful spring day. Did Dorothy's last minute mending. Went down town in the morning to get her American Money etc. Went down with Dorothy after dinner to do her last minute shopping. Mar McDonald, Vi Mair and Pearl Buckley were here playing bridge. Mrs. Maxwell called to see me. After tea went to Public Library &amp; then to office to see if I could help Mr. Caldwell (registering orders for Referendum) Then went to the Station and bought Dorothy's the ticket "Toronto Via Windsor."</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday April 3rd</p> <p>Warm day. Dorothy and I went to church in the Morning. Just about an hour before s.s. Dorothy discovered she had cooties in her hair (Souvenir of settlement I expect) so I combed it and had to rush for s.s. Mother came up after Church. After s.s. I went to Leitch's for remedies. Mrs. Beattie came over to see Mother. Then Mr. and Mrs. M.A. called and Mrs. Stewart came to the door. Mother stayed for tea. Then I washed Dorothy's hair and went over it again. Went to Lowrey's to see if there was any Message from Prince Albert. None. Went up home with Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle who is very ill (somewhat better.) Cool enough for my fur coat at night. Helped Dorothy pack &amp; got to bed at Midnight.</p> <p>Monday April 4th.</p> <p>Very warm to-day. Mrs. Ryan and I took the furniture out of the drawing room. Paper hangers gave the ceiling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>one coat of paint. Went down town for Meat. Wrote to Gwen Ganley enclosing Dorothy's cheque. (Forgot to say I got up at 5.30 a.m. and went to station with Dorothy. Leaving for Detroit for visit with Marion Buell and then going straight from there to Toronto.) And to Miss McNaughton for Mrs. McGregor. went down town for Meat. Went down in the afternoon for Mail and went around to Mrs. Ferguson's to deliver a letter from Bert Halliday enclosed in one to me. Saw Mrs. Beattie, who came over with me and we discussed flowers &amp; flower seeds. After tea wrote to Mr. Mulligan and to Julius.</p> <p>Tuesday April 5th.</p> <p>Mrs. Beattie came over in the Morning &amp; we spent an hour or more arranging flowers for my perennial borders. After dinner I went over there to complete list of plants &amp; seeds. Mrs. Mair called. Went down town for Mail. Took part of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>leaves of tulips &amp; Mrs. Ryan finished the Job. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper but someone there so did not go in. Wrote to Julius &amp; Dorothy &amp; went to station to post my letters. Alice got telegram from Charlie saying "Frank improving. Doctors think he may come round." Very hot. Too hot for coat.</p> <p>Wednesday April 6th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Mr. Vickers finished drawing room ceiling. Went down town after dinner for Mail. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle. Went to Mrs. Beattie's to deliver a plant Mother gave me for her but found her out. Discussed fence with Mr. Lipsett. Gathered some cress &amp; sorrel for Mrs. Tuer &amp; took it down to her. After tea went to see Mrs. Hooper. Wrote to Julius &amp; Clare and went to the station to post my letters. Typed an extract for letter to Julius.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday April 7th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Mr. Vickers finished drawing room all but one tiny strip of border. Went down town in the Morning for Meat. Was out in garden telling Timmy Ryan what to do. Called on Mrs. Conrad Krug (also was ill) (In Morning went down to Mrs. Beatties' to see about some plants) and went to see Mrs. David Irvine, who was worse and was in bed. After coming home went down to get some pins to put up pictures. Got 2 letters and 2 postcards from Julius - 1st letter en route, other letter and cards from Regina but no word from Dorothy. Wrote to Julius and took letter to the station. Sent a wire to Marion Buell.</p> <p>Friday April 8th.</p> <p>Housecleaning all day. Put up all the pictures, put up drape above arch etc. Went down town for the Mail. Letter from Dorothy. Mrs. M.A. Halliday called and Duncan came up with as usual. Wrote to Julius and Duncan posted my letter. Made out the Quarterly Report</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for the Church School and fixed cards for Primary Class. Got letter from Dorothy. Written Tuesday, Post-Marked "Detroit" on Thursday. Got here Friday. At Noon.</p> <p>Saturday April 9th.</p> <p>Washed the palm, all the dishes on plate-rail and on Buffet, also the Electric lights &amp; shades in dining room &amp; drawing room. Went down for the Mail after dinner and after tea went to Library, helped Mrs. Ferguson until 9 p.m.. Went to Lustig's for Meat &amp; to bridge for a walk. Had a wire from Dorothy this Morning.</p> <p>Sunday April 10th.</p> <p>Cold day - Wore my fur coat. Went to church twice &amp; to S.S. (Church in the Morning Union Service in the Evangelical Church. At night Union service in our church as Mr. Kellerman is in quarantine with Ellen who has Scarlet fever. Mrs. Kellerman at Green's with new baby daughter.) Went to see Mrs. Hooper in the afternoon and after church at</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>night Mrs. Ferguson and I went up to see Mother and on the way home I called and had my throat burnt at Dr. Rannie's. Nell telephoned that she had a wire from Julius saying Frank was better and now on the way to recovery.</p> <p>Monday</p> <p>Monday Apr. 11th.</p> <p>Still cool but a little warmer. Cleaned books in library, Electric lights etc. In fact busy house cleaning until after 4 o'clock. When I went down for the Mail a crown came off so I went up to Dr. Caulfield's to get it on. Wrote to Julius. Went to Public Library Board Meeting and afterwards walked to bridge &amp; back with Mrs. Ferguson.</p> <p>Tuesday April 12th.</p> <p>Fine day. Typed a four (long) page letter for Mrs. Ferguson for W. M. S. Society. Took it over to her and called to see Mrs. Beattie about seeds etc. Wrote</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>to Dorothy and Margaret Hewitt. Went down town for the Mail. Went up to see Mother and called to see Mr. Kyle. Did some shopping on the way home and after tea went to Post office to see if there was any letter from Charles on the {North?} Mail. Called to take some roses to Mrs. Hooper and then called to see Mr. &amp; Mrs. M.A. Halliday as they got word to-day that Mr. James Halliday was dead (M.A. out) Wrote to Charles and went to the station to post the letter.</p> <p>Wednesday April 13th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Washed my hair. Wrote to Blanche Gillies and Aunt Anaise. Went down town for the Mail and brought it home. Called at the Manse and then went to see Mrs. Leslie. Went down to store for curtains for hall door. After tea wrote to Charles, Nell and Jean Hyde. Went down to post office to post my letters.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Met Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Maxwell had been coming to see me because she had heard that Frank had died. (Mixed with Mr. James Halliday. House cleaning finished.</p> <p>Thursday April 14th.</p> <p>Nice in the Morning. I gathered some stones off the road and prepared box as a Miniature hot beds for my Snap dragons and ageratine seeds and then planted them. Wrote to Bert Halliday. Went to the office for the Mail and then to Johnston's for lesson in elocution. Called on Mrs. Leitch. After tea wrote to Charles and Nell and attended the Referendum Meeting which was addressed by Mr. Pilkie of Owen Sound. Mr. M.A. Chairman &amp; Elmwood Minister and Mr. McCausland and Mr. McLachlan on the platform. Mr. Tuer not present at meeting. Rained quite heavily from about 5 to 7 p.m.</p> <p>Friday April 15th.</p> <p>Cool to-day. Went down at noon for Mail. Had a wire from Julius from</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Regina Saying Frank is steadily improving and they will be in Toronto Sunday and home Monday in time to vote on the Referendum. Rang Nell up and discovered that Dorothy had not turned up in Toronto. Nell telephoned in evening to say that Doug. Nickle had a letter from her saying she would be there this week. Went up to see Mother. Called to enquire for Mr. Kyle. Went in to see Mrs. Leitch and then went to enquire for Mrs. Irvine. As she wanted to see me I went in. She is very very ill. Duncan was up in the evening. I wrote to Mrs. Luton, Mrs. Blair and Miss Small.</p> <p>Saturday April 16th.</p> <p>Cold and stormy. Quite a lot of Snow fell. Was out at 8 a.m. to show Mr. Phillips what to do in the garden but he could only work a short time as the weather got bad. Went to the office after dinner and did all the entries Mr. Caldwell has made since</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Julius went away. Called at Public Library for some books. Vi Mair and Mr. Caldwell called after tea to get books. Wrote to Dorothy, Mrs. Goodeve and Mrs. Luttrell.</p> <p>Saturday April 17th.</p> <p>Cold. Sidewalks icy. Tulips are sticking up through the snow and looking very forlorn. Went to church twice and to S.S. Mr. Tuer preached on prohibition at night and it was 9 p.m. when we got out of church. Called on Mrs. Hooper after s.s. and after Church at night. Wrote to Gertie Cass in Korea and Irene Frazier.</p> <p>Monday April 18th.</p> <p>Another birthday. Went down town for Meat. At noon Alice Jean brought me a towel she had made me for my birthday. Voted on the Referendum in the Morning. Mrs. Hooper dressed and walked down to Wark's and voted. Studied my recitation. Went to afternoon train to meet Julius and Charlie. After Julius</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>had voted went down town with him. After tea Julius and I went up to see Mother. Mr. Tuer's Sermon very much discussed. General Judgment being that he did not state where he stood and did harm rather than good. He gave Mr. Davey some nasty publicity about {taulae?} which was not only undeserved but very injudicious. Alice &amp; Charlie gave me a box of chocolates and Julius gave me $25 to buy my own birthday gift.</p> <p>Tuesday April 19th.</p> <p>Typed out "How Liege Held the Road" for Myrle Safana. Went down town for Meat. Wrote to Nell Frank and Mr. Farney. At 2.30 p.m. Dr. Rannie, Mrs. Ferguson and I went to the McDonald House to select books for the Public Library. Afterwards I went for a walk with Mrs. Ferguson &amp; Mrs. M A. Halliday. After tea Julius and I went up to see Mr. Kyle and on the way home Joined Charlie and family in the orchard Where they had a big bonfire.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday April 20th.</p> <p>Wrote some letters for Charles. Went to the Bank with the S.S. Collection. Rained after dinner. Wrote to Clare, Dorothy, Winnie Ferguson and Miss McEachran. Rained cleared up. Went down town to Charlie's store to look for curtains. (Charlie not in) I met Mrs. Ferguson and we went out to McManus Corner for a walk. When we got back to Davey's corner Mrs. Ferguson went home but I went on to the top of the hill and made it 2½ miles. First long walk for some time so felt tired to-night. Julius went to the McDonald House to call on the High School Inspector.</p> <p>Thursday April 21st.</p> <p>Showery. Got box ready and planted some More Snapdragon seed. Mr. McDonald and his men to take off the double windows, put up wire on tennis court, fix fence, gate, doors, etc. Busy seeing that Screens are right etc. Went down town for Meat. Studied Recitations.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Myrle phoned not to come until to-morrow. Spent the afteroon preparing Exam. papers (conundrums) for my School party on Tuesday night. (Schoolteachers and a few others I want to entertain). Wrote to Dorothy to thank her for a couple of Books. "Tales of Three Hemispheres" and "The Seeds of Enchantment which she sent me for my birthday. Charles went to Masonic Meeting. Thunder storm in the evening.</p> <p>Friday April 22nd.</p> <p>Raining nearly all day. Reviewed my recitations. Went to Mrs. Beattie's to see what roses to order for our hedge. After dinner (at 2 p.m.) went to Johnston's for my Elocution lesson. Then went down town and afterwards came home and went back again. Julius went to Charlie's store with me to look for curtains. After tea began work on my new recitation. Duncan here. Worked at my tray cloth for an hour in the Morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday Apr. 23rd.</p> <p>still showery. Mended stockings, learned recitation (part) Measured curtains. Went down to the office to get some work. Wrote 1 letter and 11 circular letters (2 at once), for Juius. Went to Recital at Alma's where I presented her prizes. Then went for a walk with Miss Millar Whom I met on the Street at Town Hall. After tea Julius went down to Irvine's, (Mrs. Irvine died this Morning) and I went to the Public Library where I helped Mrs. Ferguson until she closed up and then we went down town to do some shopping.</p> <p>Sunday Apr. 24th. Raining in morning. Beautiful warm day. Went to church, Evangelical in the Morning and ours at night. Went to S.S. Mother came up after Church and stayed until S.S. time. Called on Mrs. Hooper (Charles and I) after S.S. At church at night Mr. Tuer took exception to Mr McDonald's note in The Enterprise connecting him with the "4 Ministers"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>who did not give weight of influence to help Referendum. Also announced that he would go as soon as he got a call. Julius and Charlie went to the Manse to see him after church and Alice and I came on home where the men joined us later.</p> <p>Monday April 26th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Wrote a letter for Julius &amp; studied some history. Wrote to Lillian Esplen, Dorothy, Frank &amp; Margaret Hewitt. Charles Julius went to Mrs. Irvine's funeral and acted as a pall-bearer. Went down to post letters and to pay some bills. Wrote to Clare, took it down to post &amp; walked to Davison's for Julius ' laundry. Took it back to office and then went to the top of North hill for a walk. After tea Mr. J.E Campbell spent the evening until late train. Sat outside on Veranda, very warm. Went to late train with Mrs. Tuer to meet Mrs. Smith and carried her suit-case to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the Manse &amp; went in for a few minutes.</p> <p>Tuesday April 26th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Discussed with Mr. Lipsett rose hedge etc. Studied recitation Typed Income Tax Returns (3 separately) for Julius. After dinner went down town and had a walk with Miss Evans. Mrs. Hooper called me (was out at the back) and I went over to see her. In the afternoon called at Mrs. Biehn's to invite her to postponed euchre party. Also at Mrs Beattie's (telephoned the others) After tea Mr. McNeel called and took me for a drive in his car. Then Julius and I went up to see Mr. Kyle and called at Charlie's on way home. Had riddles with children.</p> <p>Wednesday April 27th.</p> <p>Raining in the afternoon. Wrote a couple of letters for Julius. Went down town in the morning to do some shopping for euchre party at night. Called at Mrs. Beattie's. Plants arrived from Horticultural Society. After dinner dusted Dorothy's room and Spare</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>room, helped get out dishes bring down tables, arranged flowers etc. Then went down town for ham etc. At party (postponed on account of Frank's illness) Mr. &amp; Mrs. Caldwell, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Leitch (Mr Leitch away). Dr. &amp; Mrs. Mair, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Safana, Charlie, Alice, Grace Steven, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Cobean, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Beattie. (Dr. Biehn &amp; Mr. Leitch away who were to be at other party and Alice &amp; Grace took their places.) Had a nice time.</p> <p>Thursday April 28th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Mrs. Beattie was here in the Morning and we planned out flowers etc. Then I went down there to return her cards. Planted My pink and blue border. Went to Johnston's at 3 o'clock for my elocution letter{lesson?}. Called at Crow's, Wilson's, Mc Donald's. Sanderson's, Davey's and at Dobie to invite Miss Evans and at Milne's to invite Miss Millar to a party to-morrow night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. Sears was here for tea. I superintended Mr. Phillips Who planted My yellow and purple border. Wrote to Clare and Dorothy.</p> <p>Friday April 29th.</p> <p>Rained all day and in evening. Busy in the Morning selecting the questions for examination papers for party. Went down town to do some shopping. After dinner typed the exam. papers. Helped make the sandwiches (had to go down town for more ham) and fix up boxes (lunch) and paper them up for my School party. Fixed flowers and got tea and ready for guests. Present: Mr. &amp; Mrs. Wilson (H.S. Principal) Miss Millar &amp; Miss Evans (of H.S. Staff) (Miss McCullough away for week end). Mrs. Leitch (Mr L away) and Mrs. Crow. Charlie and Alice, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Sanderson, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Davey, Mr. &amp; Mrs. McDonald, Mr. &amp; Mrs. McNeel, and Mrs. Beattie came to help me. Had Chocolate bars (9 kinds 2 of each) for selecting partners. Exam was</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>a Success and everybody had a good time. Alice and Mrs. Wilson won 1st prize (Box of Lemon and raspberry drops and a note book) and Mr. McNeel and Mr. Sanderson the booby (scribbling books.)</p> <p>Saturday April 30th.</p> <p>Much cooler to-day. Still cloudy. Darned my Stockings. Went down town for Meat. Duncan was up. "Lily" Bunn leaves to-day as she is not a success in the office. Went to the office in the afternoon. After tea called at the Manse to see Mrs. Smith who goes back to Toronto on Monday Morning &amp; then went down to Public Library to change some books and stayed to help Mrs. Ferguson until closing time.</p> <p>Sunday May 1st.</p> <p>Quite Cold. Was wishing I had not put my fur coat away. Went to Church twice and to S.S. Called to see Mrs. Hooper after S.S. and found</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>her up. After church Charlie and Alice were up for awhile.</p> <p>Monday May 2nd.</p> <p>Went to the office. Did up "Life" &amp; "N Y Times" at noon. Still cold. Spent the office afternoon in the office but called at the Manse on the way down. In the evening wrote to Frank, Nell, Miss Ward and Douglas Nickle (to send him recipe for Bakewell pudding.)</p> <p>Tuesday May 3rd.</p> <p>Went to the office and had a satisfactory day's work. After tea went to the Red Cros Meeting in the Council Chamber to hear Miss Clayton's address on Health Campaign of Red Cross. Went from there to Oddfellows' banquet, 196 at tables. Frenchman played "Marseillaise" on cornet. Good programme. Good eats. Charlie &amp; Julius both spoke. Got home at Midnight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday May 4th.</p> <p>Spent the day at the office. Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to select a style for my blue tricollete dress. After tea shampooed my hair. Cool so had fire in the library. Planted some holly hocks at noon</p> <p>Thursday May 5th.</p> <p>Spent Morning at the office. Went to Johnston's for my elocution lesson at 3 o'clock. Went on downtown and got some pansies. Went to Beattie's but no one at home. After tea spent some time in the garden directing Mr. Phillips. Then went to Beattie's with him for some phlox, Delphiniums, and sweet William. Afterwards wrote to Clare, Dorothy and Frank.</p> <p>Friday May 6th.</p> <p>Spent the day at the office. After tea went to Miss Meuses' Recital in the Methodist church basement. Then went from there to the Band Concert where Julius was chairman.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday May 7th.</p> <p>Fine day but still cool. Was at the office all day. (Went down in the Morning for Meat and took it home.) After tea went up to see Mr. Kyle - found him sitting up in the dining room, then called at Mother's. Mother just going to bed &amp; only Isabel and Frances at home. At noon went to Mrs. Beattie's to see her about some seeds, no one there so went to barn where I found her.</p> <p>Sunday May 8th.</p> <p>Nice day but cool. Went to church twice and to S.S. Went to see Mrs. Hooper after S.S.; found her suffering a good deal of pain. Adjutant Martin arrived about 5.30. He went to church with us. Then we went over to the Town Hall where Mr. Martin gave an address on "The Work of the Salvation Army" He came to the house afterwards and I gave him a supper of sandwiches &amp; tea and he left just after Midnight to drive to London.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday May 9th.</p> <p>Went down town for Meat and bought it home, then went to the office. Called at Beattie's at noon but no one home. Bells came home from California on the noon train. Spent the afternoon at the office and after tea Charles and I called at the Bells. Watered my seed boxes at noon.</p> <p>Tuesday May 10th.</p> <p>Charles had to go to Durham to Court. Went on early train to Hanover and drove from there to return on late train. Spent the day at the office. Mr. Caldwell and I cleared out the filing cabinets. After tea went up to see Mother but she was out. Met Charlie and Allie coming down town so came back with them and went to the Public Library with Alice Jean to get books about battles of Somme &amp; Vimy for History at school to-morrow. Nice day. Wrote to Dorothy. Received roses she sent me for Mother's Day (Sunday). Wrote to Frank.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday May 11th.</p> <p>Charles had to go back to Hanover on the early train to take a case in the Court there. I went down for Meat and brought it home and went back for The Globe. Nothing to do at the office. Went to Charlie's store with a book for Margaret and Alice to get their note on Vimy &amp; Somme out of.</p> <p>Thursday May 12th.</p> <p>Went to the office in the Morning. After dinner - (had lunch at a quarter to 12 and left at 12) Mr. &amp; Mrs. Beattie, Julius and I went to Walkerton. Julius had a Meeting of "Mothers' Pensions Board" and Mr. Beattie and I went to Norrish's and got some plants - had ice cream at Erman's and went for a walk. Came home via Hanover and had to go around a block to miss road work. In Hanover Julius went to see Mrs. Gross in business. While Mrs. Beattie and I tried to procure some plants from the Horticultural</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Society but no one in charge. Got home about 6 o'clock. Wrote to Clare. Mrs. Beattie, Julius and I went to the Methodist Church to hear Miss Frances Nickawa, the Cree Indian elocutionist who is said to be a Second Pauline Johnson. She was very good indeed in her Indian numbers and, although very homely when dressed in her white gown, looked quite presentable in her Indian costume. Not yet a Pauline Johnson. Cool East wind - one Short shower.</p> <p>Friday May 13th</p> <p>Few showers to-day. Was at the office. At 2 p.m. went to Johnston's for my last lesson in elocution as Myrle leaves next week. Went from there to the office and worked the rest of the afternoon. (Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning to fit My tricolette dress. After tea Mr. Lipsett, Reginald, Julius and I planted one rose hedge between Lipsett's and our garden. Mrs. Beattie sent up some</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>phlox and a delphinium root which I planted and then went down there with her pot. Found Mrs. Ferguson there. Recited "The Pilot of the Plains", "Marguerite de Roberval" "Rizpah" "Madeleine de Verchères "Fra Giacomo" "At Half Mast" and "Seventy-Nine". Went to the Station with Mrs. Beattie to take an express parcel up and then came home to find Duncan here as usual on Friday night.</p> <p>Saturday May 14th.</p> <p>Cool. Went for Meat in the morning which I send up with Jamie Thomson. Went to the office. Did a good day's work. At noon planted some flower seeds. After tea Mrs. Beattie came over and we planted about half our seeds in the back garden. Then went up to Mother's and took up Margaret's book as her birthday to-morrow. Mother not there so we called at Faulkness's to see Mother. Left Mrs. Beattie at Lustig's Where I got Milk and bacon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Went to Station to meet Margaret Hewitt. Talked some time.</p> <p>Sunday May 15th.</p> <p>Quite cold day. Went to church, Julius, Margaret and I in the Morning. Went to S.S. After s.s. went to see Mrs. Hooper. Found her somewhat better. Julius and Margeret went to the "Anglican" church at night and, as I was tired, I stayed at home. Mother came up after church and Charlie called for her in the car.</p> <p>Monday May 16th. Monday May 16th.</p> <p>Did My Mending. After dinner Margaret and I went for a walk up to the cemetery via Baptist Church and back by 2nd Concession Street. Mrs. Beattie and I planted the rest of our flower seeds. Julius went to Mission Band entertainment (pictures of "Ben Hur". Both Margaret and I have bad colds. Wrote to Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday May 17th.</p> <p>As Margaret was feeling weak and wretched with her cold she spent the day in bed. Took up her meals and was up several times. Went to the office at 10 a.m. and worked until dinner time. Felt wretched after dinner so had a tiny snooze. As Margaret was sleeping went down to see Mrs. Tuer. Watered my borders planted some columbine and put aster seeds in round bed in front of library window. Wrote to Dorothy. Went down to post letter and to Public Library to help Josie Stanley who is taking Mrs. Ferguson's place while she is in Toronto.</p> <p>Wednesday May 18th.</p> <p>Little warmer to-day. Margaret stayed in bed until dinner time. I worked at the office all Morning and finished My letters and two probates at the house after dinner. Margaret was reading and writing letters so I wrote to Frank, Nell, Dorothy, Homer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Juker. (Wanted to bring an entertainment there) Miss McNaughton (for Mrs. McGregor and to Doug. Nickle to congratulate him upon passing his Exam (to be called to the bar to-morrow.) Went to post office to post my letters and called at Johnston's to say good bye to Myrle and Alwilda who leave in the Morning for Flint to visit Allie and then, being joined by Jean at Sarnia, got on to Edmonton.</p> <p>Thursday May 19th.</p> <p>Margaret stayed in bed all day. Dr. Rannie was up in the Morning &amp; decided headache was from cold. Went to office &amp; did some work. Finished it at home. Went to see Copey and Barbara Halliday and Mrs. Leslie. After tea went down town to get some Medicine for Margaret. Found Mrs. Beattie at {lacing?} barn &amp; called on her there. Letter from Adelaide. Frank seems weaker. Think I must go out to P.A. {Prince Albert} when Dorothy comes home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday May 20th.</p> <p>Very warm. Went to office for awhile in the Morning. Margaret got up at 11 o'clock. Typed my letters at home after dinner. Tied up clematis. Margaret and I went for a walk. Went to Mrs. Beattie's before tea. Wrote to Clare &amp; Dorothy. After tea watered my borders. Duncan was up and Mr. Parsons demonstrating the Hoover sweeper which Julius purchased.</p> <p>Saturday May 21st.</p> <p>Went down for Meat and did the entries, some letters and some filing at the office. In the afternoon Margaret and I went for a walk and after tea I planted some flower seeds and played tennis in Duncan's place until he came. (Miss Leslie, Julius &amp; Mr. Caldwell the other three) Mrs. M.A. &amp; Mr. M.A. called to see Mrs. Hewitt amd Mrs. Caldwell called also. Went to Public Library for awhile to help Josie Stanley. Charlie had a wire from Adelaide Saying Frank worse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday May 22nd.</p> <p>Showery and thundery all day. Julius and I went to Church in the Morning and to S.S. A Meeting of teachers after S.S. Just at church time severe thunder storm was on. We did not go to Church. Charlie came up after Church and about 9.30 a telephone message from Dick said they had got a telegram saying Frank had gone.</p> <p>Monday May 23rd.</p> <p>Went up to see Mother in the Morning. Resigned to have Frank go that he may not suffer longer. Funeral is to be in Chesley. Wrote quite a number of letters for Charlie after dinner. (Planted my Morning glories and butterfly flowers before dinner.) Margaret and I walked down to Mr. William Elliot's Mill via Mill Street and came home via Long Street. Then I went downtown to write another letter and to get some</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>bread. After tea worked in the garden for an hour, then helped Mrs. Ryan cut up pineapples for preserving. Wrote to Dorothy and took my letter to the station walking back with Julius who had gone over to send a wire to Jack Reed.</p> <p>Tuesday May 24th.</p> <p>Rained Most of the night. Cooler but cloudy. Went to P.O. for the Mail before breakfast as this is a holiday. Did considerable work for Charles. Planted some seeds in the garden. Went for a walk to Mr. W. Elliot's Mill with Margaret. Washed my hair after tea. Mrs. Beattie was over for a few minutes. Raining in the evening.</p> <p>Wednesday May 25th.</p> <p>Cloudy and cool. Julius went to Owen Sound. (Motor-car) to attend a case. Typed account of Frank's life for Enterprise before breakfast. Typed 2 copies of Saskatchewan Probate (Had to be all typed. Took up one bed of tulips and went down town for the Mail.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>After dinner took up the tulips in the other bed and Margaret and I went to call on Mrs. M.A. Halliday and then took a walk over Overhead Bridge. Did some gardening after tea and Mr. Phillips put in the geraniums and ageratums. Charles got home in time for tea.</p> <p>Thursday May 26th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Went down for Meat in the Morning. Went down for the Mail after dinner (half holiday so no one got it) and spent the rest of the time with Margaret. Julius and I went to the station with her. After tea did some watering and went up to see Mother. Charlie, Alice, Grace Steven and I had a drive around the 5 Mile block &amp; Charlie brought me home. (Before I went up the hill wrote to Mrs. McCaul &amp; Dorothy and Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. Crow called to see me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday May 27th</p> <p>Beautiful day. Dusted Dorothy's room and Guest Room. Typed a poem for the scrapBook and cleared up Library. Went down town to do some shopping. Did some watering. Mr. &amp; Mrs. McNeel and Mr. Tuer called in the evening. Mr. McNeel drove us to the station to meet Adelaide, her sister, Florence Hazelton, Nell, Dick, Doug, Clare &amp; Jack. All went up to the house. Nell, Dick and Doug came back to stay at our house.</p> <p>Saturday May 28th.</p> <p>Nell and I drove up to the house in the Morning and Dick and Doug. went out to the Lillicos. At 10 o'clock we went up to the funeral. Isabel coming up to our house to play with Douglas. Frank looked very nice. Just as though he were sleeping. Mr. Tuer took the funeral service. Tidied up the room after the service was over. Nell stayed for tea. Charles, Isabel, Doug and I had tea at our house. I played</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>seven up with the children. Planted 36 asters after tea. Showery to-day. Thunder storm as the funeral left the house. Frank died in a thunder storm and was buried in a thunder storm. Poor Adelaide and poor Mother. Isabel and Doug went with Mrs. Ryan to have a ride on the Merry go round at the Park. (here for 3rd of June.) Heavy shower came up just after they left. Took coats and umbrella over to the park for them. Dick left on the afternoon train.</p> <p>Sunday May 29th.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Hot. Charles and I went to church in the morning. (Nell and Doug stayed at home.) Went to S.S. Patriotic Day. Children's Choir which also sang in church at night - the regular choir sitting in the back gallery. After s.s. we went to the cemetery and then on up to see Mother, Clare &amp; the rest. The rest were out for a drive. After Church (Got sandwiches ready before I went)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Adelaide, Miss Hazelton, Alice, Clare, Jack, Charlie, Duncan, Isabel and Frances came up.</p> <p>Monday May 30th.</p> <p>Beautiful Mornng. Got up at half past five and went to train with Nell and Doug. All went away but Adelaide who is to remain for a few days. Called at the Manse on the way to the office. Worked rest of the morning and all afternoon at the office: (Wrote to Miss Small before breakfast. Went to Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. Green's after tea. Mr. Wilson, Miss Millar and Miss McCullough called in regard to High School Float for June 3rd. Watered my geranium beds. Called on Mrs. Hooper and then went to the Manse with a church certificate. Was going up to see Adelaide but found she had gone for a drive to Tara.</p> <p>Tuesday May 31st.</p> <p>Beautiful day but cool. Spent the Morning at the office and the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>afternoon until 2.30. Had my dress fitted in morning. Julius went to Walkerton to Went up to Mother's at 3 o'clock and Adelaide came back with me and had tea at our house. Charlie and Mother came up after tea and Charlie returned at 10 p.m. to take them home.</p> <p>Wednesday June 1st.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Still rather cool. Went to the office in the Morning. Fitted my dress. Went to office after dinner until 2.30. Julius went to Walkerton at 1 p.m. to a Trustee Association Meeting and got home at 11 p.m. Went up to Mother's at 2.45 p.m. and then went to the train to see Adelaide off. (Mother, Charlie Alice Jack and I.) Went back to office &amp; worked until 6 o'clock. Went to Mrs. Beattie's for Snapdragon plants. Showed Mr. Phillips where to put them, helped him &amp; put in some seeds. Went to the Manse to see Mrs. Tuer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>but found everybody out.</p> <p>Thursday June 2nd.</p> <p>Nice day. Planted about 100 snapdragon plants. Went to the office. Miss Milne phoned for me but when I went down had someone from the country so am to go in the afternoon. Watered the snapdragons at noon. Spent the afternoon at the office. Planted nasturtiums after tea. Hunted out flags for Mr. Caldwell. Julius and I walked over to park to see Palmer's Circus (Merry-go-Round etc.) Then went to Mrs. Beattie's to see about parade for Horticultural Society. Came home for poles and then came home a second time for hat for Doris McCoy. Raining hard. Wrote to Clare.</p> <p>Friday June 3rd.</p> <p>Celebration day and it rained all night &amp; did not clear up until late afternoon. Parade</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. Decorated the verandah with curtains only. Went down to school ground to help Mrs. Beattie assemble the children, vegetables and flowers, that Who represented the Horticultural float. Called on Mrs. Tuer and Miss Smith while I was waiting for Mrs. Beattie. As Races were called off in the afternoon, did not go to grounds but Julius did. Went to P.O. for mail. Spent an hour at the Manse. After tea typed report for London Free Press and Julius and I went to the concert in the rink. Movie "Mickey." Cleared up cold.</p> <p>Saturday June 4th.</p> <p>Quite cool. Spent the Morning at the office. Darned socks at noon. Went to office in the afternoon and after tea went to the Public Library to help Josie Stanley give out books. Julius and Mr. Caldwell had a game of tennis after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday June 5th.</p> <p>Went to church twice and to S.S. Captain Lawson of Toronto occupied the pulpit both Morning and evening. He stayed at the hotel but was here for tea. Went to see Mrs. Tuer after Church in the Morning &amp; found Mr. Tuer was home. Called on Mrs. Hooper after S.S. and Charlie came to take her for a drive. As she could not go I went out to McTavish's corner for a little drive. Armand and Mr. Halliday came over after tea and after church at night we went over to see Armand and Copey who go away in the Morning.</p> <p>Monday Tuesday June 6.</p> <p>Went to the office in the morning. At 1:30 p.m. went to Park for races, postponed from June 3rd., with Mr. &amp; Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Crow. Car parked between Mr. M.A. Halliday's and Mr. Walter Bunns's. Julius joined us for awhile but had to leave at 5 o'clock to go to the office with some</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Men. I got home at 8.30 p.m. Last race driver fined $25 for not driving to {wire?} and another driver put in his place. Two horse had to run off and the pulled horse won. Typed report for London Free Press which Julius took to the Station. Fixed up S.S. collections (2 Sundays) and ordered Supplies and wrote letter enclosing Patriotic Sunday collection.</p> <p>Tuesday June 7th.</p> <p>Nice day. Still rather cool. Took S.S. Collection to Bank and got my three money orders away. Worked at office all Morning. Typed an article for Jack McDonald (Charles note on 3rd of June) for Enterprise. Wrote &amp; typed an Editorial on The Parade for Jack and wrote up the Parade for him &amp; took them to him. Worked at office in afternoon. Throat got very sore so went to Dr. Rannie's and had it burned. After tea watered My borders, Snap</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>dragons, and geraniums &amp; planted some seeds. Went to Public Library and then went up to see Mother. Met her coming home from Faulkner's.</p> <p>Wednesday June 8th.</p> <p>Went down town for some groceries for picnic to Kincardine. A Deputation going to county council for Grant to Muskoka Consumptive Hospital. Charlie &amp; Charles on deputation, our car (Charlie's) Charlie, Charles, Alice, Grace Steven, Jack and myself. Beautiful day. Stopped at Inverhuron for our dinner (wayside lunch) on the beach. Alice, Grace, Jack &amp; I spent the afternoon lying on the Beach. At 6 p.m. Charlie and Charles arrive in Mr. Malcolm Marmon car and Mr. Malcolm drove us up to the Golf Links and showed us cottage on Golf property. Had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>lunch on Kincardine Beach &amp; left for home a few minutes after seven. Lovely drive home. Route - Tiverton, Underwood, Lovat, Paisley. Got home about 9 p.m.</p> <p>Thursday June 9th.</p> <p>Fine day. Little shower in the Morning. Spent some time trying to get earring out of Mrs. Ryan's ear. Went to the office in the Morning. Half-holiday. Went up to see Mother in the afternoon and took her some snapdragon plants. Charlie, Duncan, Frances &amp; Isobel drove me home in the car via William Elliot's Mill. Watered all my flower beds. Charles &amp; Mr. Caldwell played tennis at 5 p.m. and after tea Duncan came up and played with his Uncle Charlie &amp; found out how little he knew about the game. Darned my stockings. Mrs. Ryan went to Dr. Morgan and it took him about 15 min. to get her ear</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>ring out of her ear and she has a very sore ear. Duncan stayed for the evening. Wrote to Clare, Sophia Albright (for Clare) Mrs. Blair and Nell,</p> <p>Friday June 9 10th.</p> <p>Very hot. At the office all day. Duncan up at noon. Harold Mair &amp; Bert Krug came up to play tennis with Charles &amp; Mr. Caldwell who beat them. Mrs. Beattie and I planted some Swiss chard &amp; some Chinese cabbage. A thunder storm stopped the game and our gardening. Wrote to Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Pringle.</p> <p>Saturday June 11th.</p> <p>Rained Most of the night with a few Showers in the Morning. Spent the day at the office. Mr. Caldwell &amp; Charles played Harold Mair &amp; Bert Krug at tennis. "Antiques" beat. Planted out some flowers and weeded some of back flower garden. Went to Public Library. Mrs. T. not home yet?</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>called at the Manse to ask Mr. Tuer to take S.S. to morrow as M.A. ill with lumbago. Very cool in the evening.</p> <p>Sunday June 12th.</p> <p>Nice day but cool. Went to church &amp; S.S. Mother came up after church. Went over to M.A.'s to get hymns for S.S. Called on Mrs. Hooper. Went to church at night. Only Charlie there so he did not come up. Fire in grate in evening.</p> <p>Monday June 13th.</p> <p>Did some work in the garden before breakfast. Went to the office. Went back after dinner. Got through about 4 o'clock and went to see Mrs. Leslie. Called in the Morning to see Mrs. Leitch. After tea did some weeding. Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Harold Mair &amp; Roy Reid played tennis. Went to Meeting of Public Library Board. Not enough there- just Dr. Rannie Mr. C. Ankenmann &amp; Myself so Meeting postponed. Quite cool all day &amp; especiallly so at night. Mr. Lamb putting oak floor down in hall upstairs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday June 14th.</p> <p>As Charles going to Walkerton at 11.30 a.m. &amp; busy getting case ready I did not go to the office but spent the Morning working in the garden while Duncan and Mr. Tuer played tennis. Warmer but still cool. Went down for Mail in afternoon, case settled in Walkerton so Charles got home earlier than he expected. Isabel came up with me to look for paper dolls. Went down town for Meat &amp; to get her a Ladies Home Journal. Watered and weeded after tea while Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Bert &amp; Harold played tennis Learned a new recitation "Poppies" after tea.</p> <p>Wednesday June 15th.</p> <p>Fine day. Did a little weeding before breakfast. Went to the office. At noon called to see Mrs. Beattie. Went to office for afternoon. Weeded and watered after tea. Harold &amp; Roy Reid played Mr. Caldwell &amp; Charles after tea. "Antiques" won. Charles and I went to the station to meet Dorothy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Ferguson came home, too, so we went round to her home with her. As usual Dorothy and I talked until midnight.(Watered &amp; weeded.)</p> <p>Thursday June 16th.</p> <p>Nice day. Went to the office in the afternoon morning. Half holiday. Went to store with Dorothy in the Morning. Dorothy &amp; Mr. Caldwell played Charles &amp; Mr. Tuer at tennis - Dorothy &amp; Mr. C. winning. I wrote to Clare and Nell. In the evening went to a party out at Smellie's with the Beattie's. Had good time. Good crowd there. Recited "Seventy-nine" and "Marguerite De Roberval. Came home in Mr. Smellie's car. Rained hard in night.</p> <p>Friday June 17.</p> <p>Fine day. Went to office in Morning and in afternoon for awhile. At noon went to see Mrs. Beattie. At 4.40 p.m. Dorothy called at office &amp; we had ice cream at Buckley's and came home. Did some gardening. Charles, Mr. Caldwell, Harold Mair &amp; Roy Reid played tennis. Went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>down to the Manse (after doing a little gardening) with some snap dragons. Charleie &amp; Allie &amp; Duncan were here when I got home.</p> <p>Saturday June 18th.</p> <p>Stayed home in the Morning and was busy mending all forenoon. Went to the office in the afternoon. Mother came up and stayed for tea. Went up with her to give Isabel her book &amp; ball for her birthday. Called at the Public Library &amp; got some books.</p> <p>Sunday June 19th.</p> <p>Was sick all night (old pain in my side) and stayed in bed until 10 o'clock. Mother came up after church. Went to S.S. Charlie called for Mother. Went over to see Mrs. Hooper. Did not go to church at night. Went down to the Manse with a pulpit notice. Charlie &amp; Alice and Margaret were up after church at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday June 20th.</p> <p>Washed my hair in the Morning. Called at the Manse on the way to the office in the afternoon. Watered the flower beds after tea. Dorothy played tennis in the afternoon and Charles had to go to the country. Wrote a note to Clare after tea. Mr. Vickers finished the floors up this afternoon.</p> <p>Tuesday June 21.</p> <p>Helped Dorothy make a cord for her blue sweater. Went to the office &amp; was kept busy until 5.30 p.m. Watered my flower beds and weeded a bed at the back. Dorothy, Vi Mair, Mr. Caldwell and Charles had a game on so of tennis. Charles and I went to a party at Miss Smellie's (given for Mr. Jas. Smellie) Recited "Marguerite De Roberval" and "Poppies". Present: Mr. &amp; Mrs. Bell, Miss Bell, Dr. &amp; Mrs. Rannie, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Leitch, Mr. &amp; Mrs. Chas. Smellie, Mr. James Smellie, Mr Wm. Smellie, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Crow, Mrs. Biehn, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Beattie and Charlie. (Allie too tired to go). Awfully hot.</p> <p>Wednesday June 22nd.</p> <p>Very hot. Got furniture back into llbrary this morning. Put the shells back on the shelf. Went to the office &amp; was busy all the time. At noon made the balls for Dorothy's sweater. At office until 6 p.m. Weeded under the flag pole. Went down to the Manse to get S.S. stamp but although doors all open no one answered the bell. Dorothy down at Mair's as Vi keeping house.</p> <p>Thursday June 23rd.</p> <p>Very hot. Spent Morning at the office. Called at Manse on the way down to get S.S. stamps. Dorothy caught up to me there and went down town with me. After dinner Mr. M.A. H. called up and asked me to go to the S.S. convention in Paisley. He, Florence Leslie and I went in his</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>"limosine." Charlie gave an address which was very good. Mr. Fletcher outside speaker. Got home about 6.30 p.m. After tea I went down for the Mail (holiday) and then watered the flower beds with hose. Mrs. Beattie and I then adjourned to the back yard &amp; had a weeding bee. Mts. Beattie came in and stayed awhile. Dorothy out. Somewhat cooler to-night.</p> <p>Friday June 24th.</p> <p>Cooler to-day. A couple of very tiny showers. Planted the bed next tennis courts with Celosia and Snapdragon before I went to the office. While home at noon wrote to Irene Frazier and Jean Maxwell. Typed poem for Mr. Tuer and took it to the Manse on the way to office. No one answered bell so put it on piano. Dorothy had Ida Halladay, Jean Krug and Vi Mair here playing bridge. After tea went to Musicale at Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Campbell's and recited "Marguerite de Roberval." Duncan spent the evening here. Charles at church decorating for Red Cross service on Sunday. Dorothy went to dance. Called at Manse again at 6 p.m. to see that Mr Tuer got the poem. Wrote to Clare. Stamped the tickets (207) (for the S.S. picnic to Southampton on July 7th.) at noon.</p> <p>Saturday June 25th.</p> <p>Hot day. Went for meat in the Morning and brought it home. Then took S.S. collection to bank and went to the office. Mr. Caldwell went to Owen Sound in the afternoon. I was at the office. Charles and I walked around by the church, to see decorations for Red Cross Sunday. After tea watered the flower beds and cut the grass around the geranium beds while Charles mowed the lawn as Mr. Phillips still laid up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Beattie came over and we weeded a couple more flower beds. Dorothy out.</p> <p>Sunday June 26th.</p> <p>Awfully hot day. Went to church twice and to S.S. Charles spoke at the Oddfellows' Decoration service at the Cemetery in the afternoon. As it was so hot I did not go up. Dorothy went down to stay with Mrs. Tuer while we were at church at night and I called for her after church. Red Cross Sunday so I stayed after church to help take down our flags. Charles and Alice were up for awhile. Wrote letters of sympathy to Mrs. Gillies, Nicola, and Mrs. (Dr.) June Halliday, Minto, N.D.</p> <p>Monday June 27th.</p> <p>Very hot day. As I was not needed at the office this morning I spent the Whole Morning weeding. Fixed up the border under the dining room windows. Got my S.S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>collection ready and took it down after dinner. Did some work for Mr. Caldwell. Charles was not feeling well so went home early. After tea did the watering. Then knit at Dorothy's baby sweater and wrote to Miss Ward &amp; Delphine Mainwaring.</p> <p>Tuesday June July 28th.</p> <p>Hot again - looked like rain but didn't rain. Worked all Morning in the garden - weeded and dug the border behind the play house. Charles went to Owen Sound on a case. Left here at 11.30 a.m., got back about 8.30 p.m. Went down for the Mail &amp; paper called at office - not needed. Went up to see Mrs. Marklevitz. Knit 26 rows on Dorothy's baby Jacket (for Eva Nellon) and Mrs. Beattie came over and we did some more weeding. Cooler to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday June 29th.</p> <p>Very hot day. Knit 26 rows on Dorothy's sweater and finished one front. Took some arrowroot over to Mrs. Hooper who has not been so well. Went to the office in the Morning and went back for awhile in the afternoon. Went around to Leslie's to get Florence to come &amp; play tennis. I watered the flowers while Dorothy, Florence, Mr. Caldwell &amp; Mr. Mickle played. Dorothy and I went to hear the Napierville College Glee G Club. Very good.</p> <p>Thursday June 30th.</p> <p>Got up at 5.50 a.m. &amp; went to station to see Charlie away to N.Y. and Duncan Toronto. Charlie to drive back with Jack &amp; Clare. Weeded in vegetable garden (with Charles) for an hour before breakfast. At 9. a.m. Dorothy and I started for Walkerton with Charles &amp; Mr. Beattie. While Charles attended Mothers' Pension Meeting Dorothy &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois}</p> <p>GIRLS' GLEE CLUB</p> <p>of North-Western College</p> <p>NAPIERVILLE, ILLINOIS</p> <p>PROGRAM</p> <p>SEASON 1921</p> <p>PERSONNEL</p> <p>First Soprano.</p> <p>Florence Umbreit, '22... Napierville, Ill. Lena Draeger, '22...Juneau, Wis. Edna Kluckhohn, '24...Reddick, Ill.</p> <p>Second Soprano.</p> <p>Veda Browns, '21 ...Huntington, Ind. Lula Kuske, ' 22 ...Hutchinson, Minn. Helen Tallman...Eola, Ill.</p> <p>First Alto.</p> <p>Carlie Ruth, ' 22...South Bend, Ind. Allie Schneider, ' 22...Blue Earth, Minn. Ruth Dissinger,' 22...Abilene, Kans.</p> <p>Second Alto.</p> <p>Harriet Kraushar, '21 ... Napierville, Ill. Marguerite Moser, ' 24...Hiawatha, Kans.</p> <p>Accompanist.</p> <p>Lorraine Shrock, '23... Kokomo, Ind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 2}</p> <p>PROGRAM</p> <p>PART I.</p> <p>Birds Are Singing .......Thomas The Club Solo....Selected Florence Umbreit Deep River..... Burleigh Dinah.... Clayton Johns The Club Reading....Selected Veda Browns A Bowl of Roses .....Clark Wouldn't That be Queer....Beach The Club</p> <p>PART 11</p> <p>How Sweet the Moonlight...Caldicott Only to Thee....Saint-Saens The Club Duet....Selected Misses Umbreit and Tallmann To a Wild Rose...MacDowell Twilight....Friml The Club Carmena....Wilson The Club Reading.....Selected Veda Browns North-Western and Why? The Club</p> <p>Program Subject to Change.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 3}</p> <p>ITINERARY</p> <p>June 10-12 South Bend, Ind.</p> <p>June 11-12....Niles, Mich.</p> <p>June 13.....Bremen, Ind.</p> <p>June 14....Waterloo, Ind.</p> <p>June 15...Perrysburg, Ohio</p> <p>June 16.... Toledo, Ohio</p> <p>June 17.....Monroe, Mich.</p> <p>June 18-21 ....Detroit, Mich.</p> <p>June 22.................................</p> <p>Rodney, Ont. Canada</p> <p>June 23......Stratford, Ont.</p> <p>June 24....Milverton, Ont.</p> <p>June 25-26.......Ayton, Ont.</p> <p>June 26..........Mildmay, Ont.</p> <p>June 27.....Hanover, Ont.</p> <p>June 28.....Elmwood, Ont.</p> <p>June 29....Chesley, Ont.</p> <p>June 20.......Mildmay, Ont.</p> <p>July 1........Elmira, Ont.</p> <p>July 2-3 .... Tavistock, Ont.</p> <p>July 4....... Hamilton, Ont.</p> <p>July 5... Campden, Ont.</p> <p>July 6..... Fenwick, Ont.</p> <p>July 7..... Buffalo, N.Y.</p> <p>July 8...Grand Island, N.Y.</p> <p>July 9-10 Chippawa, Ont.</p> <p>July 10-11.....................</p> <p>Niagara Falls, N.Y.</p> <p><br />July 12....Webster, N.Y.</p> <p>July 13-14..Syracuse, N.Y.</p> <p>July 15...... Oneida, N.Y.</p> <p>Juiy {July} 16.....New York City</p> <p>July 17-18....Newark, N.J.</p> <p>July 19..Philadelphia, Penn.</p> <p>July 20....Easton, Penn.</p> <p>July 21... Washington, D.C.</p> <p>July 22...Pottsville, Penn.</p> <p>July 23-24......................</p> <p>Elizabethville, Penn.</p> <p>July 25......Altoona, Penn.</p> <p>July 26...Pittsburg, Penn.</p> <p>July 27....Vermillion, Ohio</p> <p>(Linwood Park)</p> <p>July 28...Mansfield, Ohio</p> <p>July 29..... Marion, Ohio</p> <p>July 30-31 .....Bucyrus, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 1......Tiffin, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 2......Fremont, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 3....Gibsonburg, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 4....Findlay, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 5...Celina, Ohio</p> <p>Aug. 6 ...Ft. Wayne, Ind.</p> <p>Aug. 7-8 Wawasee, Ind.</p> <p>(Oakwood Park)</p> <p>Lula Kuske, Mgr.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Printed programme of Girls' Glee Club, of North-Western College, Napierville, Illinois page 4}</p> <p>North-Western College NAPIERVILLE, ILLINOIS</p> <p>{Picture in Oval of College building}</p> <p>Modern and Well Equipped Buildings</p> <p>Strong Faculty</p> <p>Healthful and Beautiful Location</p> <p>High Standards of Scholarship</p> <p>Christian Influence</p> <p>Moderate Expense</p> <p>FOUNDED IN 1861</p> <p>COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES</p> <p>Standed 4-year courses leading to B.A. degree, also B.S. degree in Home Economics. Standard pre-medical, pre-law, and pre-engineering courses of one, two and three years. Courses for teachers and for Christian workers.</p> <p>Besides the College there are the Academy, and Schools of Music and of Commerce</p> <p>First Semester Begins Monday, Sept. 12, 1921.</p> <p>For Catalog and Bulletins address</p> <p>E.E.RALL, Phd., President.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>did some shopping, had some ice cream, called on Mrs. Sinclair. Got home about 1 o'clock. Hottest day yet, I think. Knit the other half of Second sleeve in D's Sweater. Went down town. Called at Manse with ice cream brick. After tea watered the garden &amp; weeded for over an hour in the partnership garden (flower) Charles at Preparatory Meeting and Dorothy at Bijou.</p> <p>Friday July 1st.</p> <p>Charles bowling all day in Bowling Tournament. I went down for Morning Mail On the way down called at Mrs. Hooper's with her paper. On the way back called at the Manse. Went down for the Mail in the afternoon and called at the Manse with some watermelon. Went over to get Mrs. Ferguson to go to Southampton to-morrow. Found her in bed with an b abscess. Went down town and got some ice cream. Took some to Mrs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ferguson &amp; some to Mrs. Hooper. After tea watered and weeded. Dorothy spent the day mostly in bed trying to keep cool. Awfully hot day. 104° on Mr. Leitch's thermometer when I was down town.</p> <p>Saturday July 2nd.</p> <p>Hottest day yet I think. Got up at 5.30 a.m. and started for Southampton. At 6.30 a.m. Charles had to go over. Took Isabel and Frances. Sat on beach awhile &amp; then went to McNeel's Cottage. Isabel &amp; Frances went in for a swim with Burdet and Charles, getting through early, called at Mrs. Whitby's cottage, got a bathing suit and went in too. The girls and I went to the Whitney cottage later, then we called at the Leitch shack (no one there) and then went to hotel for our dinner and got home about 2.15. Found Dorothy preparing sandwiches etc. for a tea for Jean Maxwell &amp; Viola Mair. Helped her and went down town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>for some groceries for her. Jen Krug phoned asking her to go to Southampton so she left at 5.45. to spend the week end there. After tea I watered the beds and then went over to Mrs. Ferguson's. Went down town for her mail and her shoe. Took them back. Then went to Mrs. Beattie's with a message &amp; finding she had a sore heel came home and got rubber inheels for her &amp; took them over. Went to late train to meet Winnie Ferguson. Train 40 Minutes late.</p> <p>Sunday July 3rd.</p> <p>Hot as ever &amp; no sign of rain. Went to church &amp; called to see Mrs. Ferguson after church. Found her somewhat better. Went to S.S. Did not go to church at night. Mr. M.A. came over. Did some watering to cool off the front. Alice did not come up as Charlie away &amp; walk long &amp; hot. Dorothy got home about 10 p.m. Spent evening trying to keep cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday July 4th.</p> <p>Was at the office morning and afternoon. Called to see how Mrs. Ferguson was and then went over to Mrs. Beattie's and she came up and got some plants. After tea Charles, Dorothy, Mother and I went to Hanover. Dorothy went to Engel's and Mother and I went to see the Hahns. As Dorothy had gone for a drive with Dorothy Engel we had wait a half an hour at Engel's for her. 84° in the dining room.</p> <p>Tuesday July 6th.</p> <p>Went to the office morning and afternoon. Called at the Manse at noon to see the new baby boy who arrived at a quarter to 10 a.m. Went over to see how Mrs. Ferguson was and called at Mrs. Beattie's and Mrs. B came back with me to get some plants. Awfully hot. Dorothy &amp; I went to the Library for some books, calling at the Manse on the way so Dorothy could see the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>baby. Went Met Alice &amp; little Jack who were going up to our place. Dorothy got some ice cream which we had when we got home. Mr. McDonald was there too. Walked to corner with Alice and stayed with Mrs. Tuer while Grace Steven (Nurse) went to get some clothes. Watered.</p> <p>Wednesday July 6th.</p> <p>Hot as ever. 86° in dining room. Made cord and tassels for Dorothy's Mauve sweater. Went to the office and to Miss Milne's and fitted My dress. Dorothy Engel, Mrs. McAlpine (Clara Wright) and her baby Isabel arrived about 11.30 a.m. to spend the day. Went back down town at noon for Ice cream bricks. Went to office in afternoon after playing with young Isabel for an hour. Got home about 5.00 p.m. Girls had tea. Watered. Dorothy left for Southampton at 6.20 p.m. for week end with Wellington &amp; Jen Krug</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ida Hallady &amp; Ethel Reid and then Dory Englel and friends left. M. Halliday came over to make arrangements for the picnic tomorrow. Went down to Manse to see Mr. Tuer about going. Then went down to Green's to arrange for Mrs. Green and 3 boys to go with Mr. Mickle to-morrow. Little breeze late at night.</p> <p>Thursday July 7th.</p> <p>Very hot. S.S. picnic day. Decided to go to Port Elgin (Nelson's Grove) instead of Southampton so as to have some shade on the beach. Charlie had go to Court in Tara so left at 8.15 a.m. (was up before 6.) and called at John Green's and took Mrs. Green &amp; the children with him &amp; sent the car on to Port Elgin with them &amp; had it come back for him. He got to picnic in the afternoon. I went to the church and helped Mr. Halliday get the cars away. Over 100 went. Then I went to the office until noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>ar 3 p.m. (holiday) I went to Tuer's and Mrs. Green and I minded the baby. Mrs. Green went at 5 p.m. to get Jim's tea and I kept the babe until 6.30 when Grace Steven got up from her sleep. Went down for the Mail. Charles got home about 10 p.m.</p> <p>Friday July 8th.</p> <p>Very hot. Cloudy and storms all around but all the rain we got in the morning was a couple of showers neither of which lasted over 3 or 4 minutes. Went to the office &amp; was there in the afternoon too. Got home about 5.30. Cut down my anchusa. After tea watered and the weeded under the flag pole. Charles went to Methodist Garden Party at Garner's with Misses Leitch, McNeel and Kellerman. Couple of 5 minutes showers but blissfully cool. Washed my collar &amp; sewed it in my dress again. Alice &amp; Keith</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>called to say that Nell was coming to-morrow. Mr. Caldwell got a Ford car &amp; is taking his holidays. Went to Southampton Tuesday, Port Elgin Wednesday, Owen Sound Thursday. McCullough's Lake Friday Afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday July 9th.</p> <p>Beautiful rain in the Morning but hot again when it was over. Was at the office Morning and afternoon. Clare, Jack, Charlie &amp; Duncan arrived in Clare's car (from New York) about 7 p.m. Weeded the round bed of asters by Library Window. (Water off to instal new electric pump. Went off just at tea time) Charles and I went up to see Clare. As bridge is down we had to walk around by the dam. Dark walk. Then went to store 10 p.m. to see Jack.</p> <p>Sunadt July 10th.</p> <p>Very warm. Went to church in the Morning. Charles and I went in to the Manse to see Baby Tuer. Went to</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>s.s. &amp; as promised went in to see Baby Tuer again. Found Clare, Jack, Mother, Charlie, Alice &amp; Baby Jack here when we came home. No water until 9.15 a.m. this Morning and no Hydro until about 6 p.m. Was tired so did not go to church at night. After church Jack called with his car &amp; took Grace Steven and I for a drive. Dorothy got home from Southampton about 10 p.m.</p> <p>Monday July 11th.</p> <p>Hotter than ever. Was at the office all day. Weeded play house border after tea. Clare, Jack, Isabel, Duncan, Margaret &amp; Sophia started in car for the Lake this Morning. Spent the day at the office. Watered the flowers and weeded by the playhouse.</p> <p>Tuesday July 12th.</p> <p>Went to Miss Milne's in the Morning and spent day at the office (Mr. Caldwell taking his holidays but home to-day) Planted out snap dragons near the flag pole after tea. Celebration in Walkerton - very quiet here. Wrote to Aunt Maggie &amp; Aunt Anaise. Hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday July 13th.</p> <p>Still as hot as ever. Was at Miss Milne's and busy at the office all day. Mended Charles' coat at noon and wrote to Nell. Did some watering after tea. Called at Mrs. Beattie's and went to see Mrs. Hooper. Dorothy had Ethel Reid, Mar. McDonald and Vi Mair here playing bridge and I went down for Ice cream for them. Wrote to Miss McEachran (whose Mother died last Wednesday) and to Elizabeth Whitting (to send her picture of the play house.)</p> <p>Thursday July 14th.</p> <p>Was at Miss Milne's in the Morning. Worked hard at the office until half past twelve. Very hot in the Morning but cooled off somewhat towards noon &amp; we had a nice little shower. As Mr. McNeel had to go to see Mr. J.H. Turner near Kincardine Charles, Miss Mary Milne and I went along. It was a beautiful drive - nice cool afternoon. While we were at the</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Turner's Miss Milne and I visited with Barbara Turner (who was entertaining her fiance Jim Kincaide) and Mr. McNeel and Charles each rode the binder for awhule. We went back to Inverhuron Beach and lunched and then called at the Campbell cottage with some parcels for Mrs. Sanderson. Beautiful sunset. Had a nice drive home, having ice cream in Paisley on the way. A very pleasant afternoon.</p> <p>Friday July 15th.</p> <p>Was at the office all day. Mending Dorothy's clothes and puttting "2 " on her bathing suit between times. Watered the Snap dragons and did some weeding. Went to Meeting of Book Committee of Public Library Board and helped select new books. Hot but cooler at night.</p> <p>Saturday July 16th.</p> <p>Cool breeze but very hot in sun. Was at office all day with doses of mending</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at noon. Did the watering at night and weeded the California some of the new grass spots (where flower beds were) Went to Mrs. Ferguson's at noon with "List of Books" and cheque for Horticultural Society. Also called at Mrs. Beattie's to tell her Charles had weeded up our Chard and Chinese Cabbage. Went to late train with Dorothy who goes to camp to-night. Frances went with her and she was to meet Floyd Buell on the train. Mrs. Ferguson called with a book about 10 o'clock and stayed until after 11. Went to the back gate with her. Pleasantly cool at night.</p> <p>Sunday July 17th.</p> <p>Sun still very hot &amp; no rain. Went to church in the Mornng. Charlie and family motored to Oliphant and took Mother as far as Tara. Went to S.S. After S.S. Charles went up to see Mr. Bell who was bitten yesterday by a dog. I went to see Mrs. Hooper</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>after church and to get Aldyth to go to s.s. so as to be ready to take my place while I am away. I went to Church at but Charles stayed at home. Still hot. After church we went to see Armand &amp; Copey. Wrote to Walk-Over shoe Strap and Mrs. Blair.</p> <p>Monday July 18th.</p> <p>Rained during night. Thunder Storm. Was up closing windows. Went to the office and to the store to see about Dorothy's hat, to Cavill's for same purpose - 3 times. Very heavy showers in Morning, afternoon &amp; evening. Tied up some of the gladiolii. Mrs. Beattie and Mrs. Ferguson were here in the evening. Wrote to Walk-Over, Elizabeth Whittey, Miss Ward and Dorothy. Still raining and pleasantly cool.</p> <p>Tuesday July 19th.</p> <p>Not Scorching hot. Did some weeding in the Morning &amp; some Mending.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Went to the office Morning and afternoon. 1st day of Chautauquay {Chautauqua} but did not go in the afternoon. Called at the Manse in the evening. (1st at Mrs. Hooper's but she was quite ill so did not see her.) Charles and I went to the Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Very good.</p> <p>Wednesday Tuesday July 20th.</p> <p>Nice day. Did some weeding in the Morning. Was at the office morning and afternoon. Did some Mending at Noon. Called at the Manse. Mr. Tuer going away &amp; Miss Tuer &amp; Mrs. Tuer in charge of baby. Charles and I went to Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Alice Louise Schrode The Child Wonder Elocutionist and trained birds, pony, cats, dogs, monkeys etc. good.</p> <p>Thursday July 21.</p> <p>Went to Miss Milne's in Morning and to office . Afternoon holiday. Charles and I went to afternoon Chautauquay {Chautauqua}. Gilvan Light Opera &amp; Major Arthur E. Runnels of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DOMINION CHAUTAUQUAS Present</p> <p>The Gilvan Light Opera Singers</p> <p>Martha Cook, Soprano Thomas Morris, Baritone Thornley S. Jobe, Tenor</p> <p>Hazel Huntley, Contralto Harrison W. Burch, Pianist</p> <p>EVENING PROGRAMME</p> <p>1. Quartette</p> <p>(a) The Dance ---- ----Moszkowski</p> <p>(b) La Paloma ---- ---- ---- Yradier</p> <p>2. Contralto Solo</p> <p>"Love, Lend Thine Aid" (Samson and Delilah) Saint-Saens</p> <p>3. Quartet</p> <p>(a) "Woo Thou, Sweet Muisc" ---- ---- Elgar</p> <p>(b) "When a Maid Comes Knocking" Friml</p> <p>From ("The Firefly")</p> <p>4. Tenor Solo -- Aria from "Faust" -- -- Gounod</p> <p>MR. JOBE</p> <p>5. Scene from "Mafam Butterfly" (in costume) -- Puccini</p> <p>(a) "One Fine Day" --Miss Cook</p> <p>(b) "Flower Duet" ---Miss Cook and Miss Huntley</p> <p>6. Baritone Solo "Over the Desert" -- -- Kellie</p> <p>7. Qaurtette</p> <p>Arrangement of "Sextette" from "Lucia" -- Donizetti</p> <p>8. Piano Solo "Second Hungarian Rhapsody" -- Liszt</p> <p>9. A Condensation of the famous Light Opera</p> <p>"Ruddygore" ---- ----Gilbert &amp; Sullivan</p> <p>BY ENTIRE COMPANY (IN COSTUME)</p> <p>God Save the King</p> <p>(PROGRAMME SUBJECT TO CHANGE)</p> <p>__________________________________________________________</p> <p>TO-MORROW NIGHT - AN EPOCH OF THE EAST</p> <p>"With Allenby in Palestine and Lawrence in Arabia."</p> <p>Superbly Illustrated with Motion Pictures and Exquisitely Colored Views.</p> <p>Most Expensive Travelogue offered in Chautauqua.</p> <p>DR. FREDERIC POOLE</p> <p>Oriental Traveler and Raconteur, direct from Ten Months' Tour in England</p> <p>(Over)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DOMINION CHAUTAUQUAS</p> <p>Present</p> <p>The Percival Vivian Players</p> <p>IN</p> <p>"IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE"</p> <p>A Comedy in Three Acts</p> <p>By Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett</p> <p>Mary Grayson..................................... Irene Bevans</p> <p>Johnson,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Ralph Earle</p> <p>Comtesse de Beaurien.........................Bertha Broad</p> <p>Rodney Martin.......................................Frank Joyner</p> <p>Cyrus Martin.........................................J. Savre Crawley</p> <p>Ambrose Peale.....................................PERCIVAL VIVIAN</p> <p>Marie.....................................................Margaret Sinclair</p> <p>Ellery Clark........................................... William Morton</p> <p>Charles Bronson...................................Ralpjh Earle</p> <p>Synopsis of Scenes :</p> <p>Act. I. --The Library at Cyru Martin's House</p> <p>Act II --Rodney Martin's Office</p> <p>Act III--Same as Act I.</p> <p>________________________________________________________</p> <p>The Sixth Day's Programme is one of the best</p> <p>Programmes of the Week</p> <p>Hear Miss Ruby Gall and Her Old-Song Singers</p> <p>Dr. Robert Norwood</p> <p>One of Canada's Greatest Orators</p> <p>SUBJECTS:</p> <p>"Modern Canadian Poets" "The Dominion and Its Destiny"</p> <p>_______________________</p> <p>Chautauqua Patrons: -- We are planning your programme for next summer and will be glad for any suggestions you may wish to make. Write them to us.</p> <p>The Dominion Chautauquas, Limited</p> <p>R.J. ALBER, Manager</p> <p>Lumsden Blfg., Toronto Ont.</p> <p>(Over)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Montreal who gave a splendid lecture. Mr. Wheel, Major Runnels, Mr. McDonald &amp; Mr. Sanderson went for a drive and Mr. McNeel &amp; Mr. Runnels came up for tea. I went to {Ross'?} for ice cream with Mr. &amp; Mrs. Leitch and Mrs. McNeel. Made a salad for tea. Went to Chautauquay {Chautauqua} at night. Gilvan Light Opera Singers in "Last party programme was Part of Gilbert &amp; Sullivan's "Ruddygore". Charles gave a little announcement about the new contract etc.</p> <p>Friday July 22nd.</p> <p>Did some Mending. Was at office in the Morning. Went to Walkerton in the afternoon. Charles had to go over on a Magistrate's case &amp; got Mr. Caldwell to drive us &amp; Mrs. Caldwell &amp; Clarice went along. He had ice cream. Saw the Monument draped with a flag. Old Home Week starts to-morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Got home at 5 p.m. Went to the office &amp; worked until 6. Went to Chautauqua - Dr. Poole's fine lecture (with {views?}) on Allenby's campaign.</p> <p>Saturday Juky 23rd</p> <p>Was at the office all day. Went to Chautauqua very early. Charles had to stay to see a man from Hanover but got there in time. Did some Mending &amp; called at the Manse at noon. Called for Mrs. Leitch to go to play &amp; then for Mrs. Crow &amp; went with her. Play "It Pays to Advertise" Percy Vivian in charge. Very good indeed.</p> <p>Sunday July 24th.</p> <p>Union Service in Evangelical Church in the Morning, ours at night. Mr. Kellerman preaching. Went to church twice and to S.S. Charles went to Walkerton to speak at Oddfellow's Decoration Service. Left at 1 p.m. Got back at 6.30 p.m. I went up to see Mother in the afternoon. Went</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>by W. Elliot's Mill &amp; came back by the dam (bridge still down) then went to S.S. Washed my hair when I came home. (Marion Leslie came up for some books for her Mother.) Charles and I went to Church at night. Eula McQueen sang two solos "Beyond the Dawn" &amp; "Crossing the bar." good. Copey &amp; Armand called in the evening. Did some of my packing.</p> <p>Monday July 25th.</p> <p>Very hot. Got up early &amp; packed. Went down town to do some shopping. Called to see Mrs. Hooper. Charles and I left on noon train for Oliphant. Harold Wright, Dorothy &amp; Clare met us in Wiarton (as Clare's car not going.) The men mowed Charlie's back yard &amp; had a great bonfire of grass in the evening. Went up for the milk in Clare's car (now fixed) with Charles, Duncan, Clare and Baby Jack.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday July 26th.</p> <p>Hot but nice breeze. Everybody got up early as Charlie supposed to be going home early but he had to wait for {?} Case so did not get away until 8.30. Went in for a Morning swim. Have not forgotten how. Wrote an address to Mrs. Breman, presentation to be made on Thursday at Mrs. Beattie's. Wrote to Mrs. Ryan &amp; Mr. Caldwell. Had a quiet time in the hammock a while in the afternoon. Was over to Charlie's a couple of times. Went up in the car for the milk. Read "Jackie". Went out past Middlebro's for a walk to see car stuck in sand. Started to rain, came back in Howard Wright's car.</p> <p>Wednesday July 27th.</p> <p>Had my morning service. Finished "Jackie." Did up my work. 2 calls at Charlie's. Worked at my centre piece. Wrote to Miss Sewell, Mother &amp; Mr. Caldwell. Several heavy showers in the afternoon. Went up to Engel's to see if Dorothy was going to stay all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday July 28th.</p> <p>Nice cool breeze. Clare, Duncan, Doug. Nell, Margaret and I went in to Wiarton to do some shopping. Rained. I waited at the top of the hill with the parcels while Duncan brought the car over (He did not want to go down the hill for fear of the police - having no license) Beautiful view out over the Bay. Wrote a letter for Charles. Was lazy in the afternoon and read "A Lantern of Love." Went down to the boat-house to see Jack working at Naidauac. Walked up to the Golf Links to tell the folks dinner was ready. Bonfire of cut grass in the evening. Had Morning Swim.</p> <p>Friday July 29th.</p> <p>Hot this Morning. Had fine Swim. Water lovely. Furniture arrived from Walkerton. Went to the store twice for Clare. Wrote a letter for Charles. Called at Charlie's. Went for a walk with Grace Steven, Laura Lamont, Allie, Isabel, Margaret</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and baby Jack up past Middlebro's.</p> <p>Saturday July 30th.</p> <p>Had good swim but water rough. Clare, Jack, Charles, Nell, Allie, Doug &amp; Baby Jack went to Southampton (to see Jack's brother-in-law. Had snooze in the hammock. Dorothy went to Wiarton with Cellie Clarke. In the afternoon started up to P.O. for Mail. Miss Chambers caught up &amp; took me up in her car. Dr. Biehn walked up part of the way with me. Isabel had to take a message to Mr. S.M. Ewart at Carder's cottage so I went with her. (Mr. Wm. Ross died out West) Called at Davey's on the way back, no one in. Family home when we got back. Big wind storm. Very peculiar light as the sun was shining through the rain which was very heavy. Great wind storm all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday July 31st.</p> <p>Very windy &amp; quite cool. Went for my swim but the water was too rough to swim much. Charlie arrived about 11 o'clock with Alice Jean &amp; Maude Steven. Great excitement unpacking Harold Wilson package etc. Went to church in the afternoon. Mr. Hardy preached &amp; Misses Ruth Chambers &amp; Lilian Clarke sang solos. After dinner called on Daveys &amp; Biehns.</p> <p>Monday Aug. 1st.</p> <p>Swam - water cool. Clare did not go in. Called at Charlie's cottage. Isabel and I walked up to the P.O. to post a letter. Went up in the afternoon for the m Being civic holiday in Chesley Mr. Caldwell brought his family up in the afternoon. The Caldwells, Allie, Grace, Alice Jean, Charlie, Maude, Laura L., Bud &amp; Jack went for a run out in the Lake and had their picnic at the Castle. Isabel and I went for the Mail. Had a fire</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>in the grate when the picnicers got home &amp; the Caldwell children went in for a swim. They left abput 9.30.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 2nd.</p> <p>Had my swim. Clare did not go in. I was only female in. Went to Wiarton in the afternoon. Clare, Duncan, Isabel, Allie, Nell &amp; I to do some shopping. Worked at baby sweater for Dorothy.</p> <p>Wednesday Aug. 3rd.</p> <p>Went in for a swim, Clare being along. Water fine. Knit at Dorothy's black sweater. Margaret &amp; Sophia moved up above the garage to-day. I swept my room, Dorothy's, front room, hall &amp; stairs. Went out in the Naidauac after ten. Jack, Clare, Nell, Gracce, Baby Jack, Doug, Isabel Kastner, &amp; myself. When turned back just out in the channel engine went bad. Clare and I paddled part of the way back, then the engine started again. Dorothy &amp; about 14 other young people went to Pt. Elgin for dinner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>&amp; then to the dance at Southampton.</p> <p>Thursday Aug. 4th.</p> <p>Had my swim. Jack, Julius, Duncan, Alice Jean, Frances and I went to Chesley in the car. (Julius had to go to Mr. Wm. Ross' funeral.) Went to the house (arrived 2.30 p.m.) and then went down town to do some shopping. Flower borders looked very pretty. Got back about 8.30 p.m. Left our valise behind in Charlie's car. Hot at home nice breeze at the Lake. Mother came back with us &amp; Alice &amp; Frances are to return with their dad on Saturday.</p> <p>Friday Aug. 5th.</p> <p>Had my swim. paid my daily call at Charlie's cottage. puttied the windows for garage bedroom. Finished one Small one and did 1/4 of the big one. The crowd went out to fish. Went down to the dock with Mother to meet them.</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 6th</p> <p>Heavy showers at intervals all day. puttied the rest of the large window.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>and 3/4 of a small one. Worked in the garage &amp; in Margaret &amp; Sophia's room upstairs. Drove to Wiarton after tea with Duncan, Clare, Baby Jack, Isabel, Doug &amp; Nell.</p> <p>Sunday Aug. 7th.</p> <p>Much cooler &amp; windy. Isabel, Doug, Alice, Margaret, Mary &amp; Margaret Stevens, Keith, Frances and I walked down to the Castle and back (6 miles) Lake fine down there. White caps &amp; good big waves. Went to Church. Mr. Campbell preached &amp; Mrs. Nichol sang a solo. Saw Edith MacGilivray who is spending her holidays at the Nichols. After dinner Dorothy went for a walk &amp; the rest for a drive in the 2 cars. Sophia &amp; Margaret had visitors. I stayed home &amp; read.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Aug. 8th.</p> <p>Cool and windy. Water coldest yet but had my morning swim. Finished the garage windows doing one Small window and a quarter? Clare, Nell &amp; I walked up for the Mail. Had a walk to the dock.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 9th.</p> <p>Warmer but windy. Had my Swim. Clare did not go in. Clare, Duncam, Jack, Baby Jack and I went in to Wiarton for Mattress etc. Mother and Charlie, Margaret &amp; Mary Stevens left for home. Saw them in Wiarton. Dorothy went down to the Sauble after returning from dance at Southampton (spent the night in Wiarton with Margaret Kastner). Went to P.O. for Mail. Picked up by an automobile - ride both ways. After dinner Doug &amp; Clare rowed out to channel to see a Chatham launch which came in the Morning. Nell and I went along &amp; Doug &amp; I rowed back (1 1.4 miles). Wrote a letter for Charles.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday Aug. 10th.</p> <p>Very windy. Had my Swim - cool. Clare did not go in. Just Jack, Julius, Duncan, Doug. And I. Dorothy going to Owen Sound to Golf Tournament with Ollie Clark &amp; Stewarts. Got her lunch ready. Did some washing. Wrote a letter for Charles &amp; wrote to Miss McEachran. Went up to the Golf links twice ( or 1 1/2 times) and went up for the Mail. On 2nd way to Golf Links called at Mrs. James Clarke's. Charlie 'phoned that Duncan had passed both his Normal Entrance &amp; Matric.</p> <p>Thursday Aug. 11th.</p> <p>Water lovely this Morning. Swept my own room &amp; Dorothy's. Cleaned my black &amp; white shoes. Started to rain about 10 a.m. Clare, Dunc Duncan, Allie, Jack, Baby Jack and I went to Wiarton to shop. Met the Beattie's coming out to Oliphant. Went over to Biehn's to Call &amp; met them coming to our place. Went in for a second Swim. Called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>at Biehn's to say good-bye to Beattie's (Mr &amp; Mrs. &amp; Miss) Nellie Elliot &amp; Miss Pearson. Went to the annual concert which was held in the church on account of the rain. Charles Chairman.</p> <p>Friday Aug. 12th.</p> <p>Ja Had my Morning swim. Jack, Clare, Duncan, Charles and I started for Kincardine about 10.30 a.m. to see Jack's uncle and aunt. Men with their golf clubs along. Had dinner at Queen's, Pt. Elgin. When reached Southampton Charles hunted up Mr. Malcolmson and they went up to play golf. Clare and I walked around the course with them. Dined at Queen Royal Hotel where we put up, then went to call on Mr. &amp; Mrs. J.R. Reed.</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 13th.</p> <p>Went to Golf links about 8.30 a.m. Clare &amp; I purchased a book &amp; Magazine respectively and sat in the car &amp; read. Then walked part way</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Helped serve the lunch when they arrived.</p> <p>Tuesday Aug. 16th.</p> <p>Windy still. Swim fine. Alice, Keith, Duncan, Jack, Charlie, Julius, Tom, Teddy and I in. Did Tom's room up. Went to Wiarton for stores with Duncan, Clare, Baby Jack, Nell &amp; Doug. Had a couple of walks down to the dock. Lovely moonlight-night. Charles and I had a walk on the dock while Charlie and Jack worked at the boat.</p> <p>Wednesday Aug. 17th.</p> <p>Windy, water cool, swim fine. Clare, Teddy, Grace, Nell, Doug, Baby Jack and I went to Wiarton. Stores closed but had some ice cream, got D's laundry and borrowed some law books from Mr. Moore. Started to rain while we were there and rained until late in the evening. Helen McAulay arrived from Southampton to see Teddy. Charlie &amp; Jack worked at boat until 11 p.m.</p> <p>Thursday Aug. 18th.</p> <p>Wind got up again but promises better weather to-morrow. Men trying to get boat to go so they can get away on the Shore</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>trip. Helped get lunch. Did uo two rooms, called at Charlie's (daily event) etc. Went down to the boat house a couple of times and enjoyed the Moonlight.</p> <p>Friday Aug. 19th.</p> <p>Had My Morning swim. Pretty cool. Great scurrying around to get the Men away on their camping trip, as the Naidauac could not be coaxed to go. Mr. Dowkes took his boat with the cabin in and they took the Jutland &amp; the steel boat as trailers. Party: - Charlie, Jack, Julius, Tom Neelands, Bud, Mr. Dowkes, Fred went by boat and Duncan and Teddie drove up in the Ford to Stokes Bay and were to walk the 3 miles to Ganley's Bay. Went to dock to see them off. They got away before 2 o'clock. Started to rain Just after they left. Showery with a real rain about 3 - 6 and a few later showers but beautiful sunset. Dorothy &amp; Cellie Clarke playing Chess. I wrote to Mother,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Hooper, Miss Small, Aunt Maggie and Miss Ward. Windy at night.</p> <p>Saturday Aug. 20th.</p> <p>Went for a Swim all by my lonesome. Had the Whole lake to Myself. Wrote to Mr. Caldwell. Clare and I walked up to the P.O. to post the letters and also went up later for the Mail. Went in for a swim in the afternoon with the crowd. Nell, Alice, Grace &amp; Dorothy played Bridge in the evening. Nell left, I took her place, then Cellie Clarke took my place. I made a checker board for Doug. &amp; played a couple of games of checkers with him.</p> <p>Sunday Aug. 21st.</p> <p>Beautiful day. Washed my hair, dried it on Nell's balcony. All went in for a Swim. Went to church with Clare, Nell, Doug. &amp; Dorothy. Mr. Marshall of Milton preached &amp; Gladys Chambers (Mrs Married) Sang a solo. Cool in the evening. Clare, Nell, Doug, Frances, Isabel, Isabel Kastner &amp; I sat in the kitchen by the fire. 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