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"Fanny" foaled last night a fine horse colt, both are doing well appearingly. Monday, May 18th, 1857. Some frost last night, and a very fine day has followed, although again to night it is coolish, I have been in Guelph to day, and purchased a Burew, and table, and other things preparatory to the raising of the Barn I also got this Book, and the book entitled the "Tongue of Fire" Business seems at present in Guelph to be exceedingly dull, the prevailing circumstances seeming to be, no money and no work. along the road we could see that there was considerable sowing yet to be done, and the Land still not more than ready - a very Backward season it seems to be all over. John Francy to day has finished his chopping, so that nothing more will be done to it untill the Brush is burnt, Eliza Hamilton is here to day on a visit, Robert Baxter brought her + she intends to be off again tomorrow TUESDAY, May 19th, 1857. A little frost last night, and the day has turned up very fine. There is a fine bracing wind. Uncle Nichol has sowed five Bags of oats to day in the upper field. The 15 ridge next the summer Fallow is of the Esquesing seed. The land is still rather wet, and the oxen have been greatly fatigued plodding over it. They harrowed in the 15 ridge. Adams has come to night with his stud horse this is the third night for him. Uncle Alexander took down Eliza Hamilton to Rockwood with the waggon this afternoon Isabella went down with them and a shopping. the Framers have been at work yesterday and to day in addition to four days last week. WEDNESDAY, May 20th, 1857. {Written above date: {Foals} Coolish last night, although I do not perceive any frost, the wind has been very strong to day, and the land is drying up very fast I finished harrowing the oats to day. Jamie did it with Edward McDermaid's mare, we have had her now 3 days, Edward has my oxen to day logging a peice for potatoes "Flower" foaled some time last night, and the foal is very weak on its forelegs. we have had a great job with it trying to Bandage them so as to strengthen it but it would not work well. Edward McDermaid came to night and took away his mare. John Francy and William Dixon started this morning for "Luther." Uncles are Busily engaged preparing the orchard for potatoes. Alec & I have been scoring timber in the woods this afternoon THURSDAY, May 21st, 1857 Not so cool last night and to day has been very hot and drying, there is also rather a parchy wind, the colt is still very weak although it seems to have more courage in putting its feet to the ground, Alec and I have been scoring timber in the woo I drew out the timber to the Framing ground that we hewed yesterday, and score packed it edgeways in the afternoon. Alec is plouging for potatoes - Old Peter Rymas was buried to day he died last Tuesday morning Friday, May 22d, 1857 {Written under typed date: F r i D a y 22d 1857} Rather smoky weather, and very warm and drying, appeared something like a change, but it all went off again, Alec and I cleared off the remaining part of the last 5 acre fallow, and ploughed - about half an acre which he gives me to put my potatoes in, the - colt is now gathering strength pretty fast,and I now see, and have seen that it gets suck pretty regularly - John Francy has got back from Luther tonight, and not bought any land after all, we had a visit of James Mitchell to night, and had a kind of argumentative talk on religious matters, which did not prove very agreeable, I do not think there is any good in �arguing against sectarianism with one of a sect, they seem to delight so much in the theory they have posted up for themselves. SATURDAY, May 23d, 1857 Continues smoky and dry, the Sun comes out very strong these days and a dry hot wind is parching up the ground very much, the colt has now got strong enough to be stammering through the Field, although it certainly at best a very lame looking toddle. Jamie and I, with the help of John Francy in the afternoon have managed to plant nearly all the potatoes today.The seed is all composed of cups, with the exception of a Bushel of the early red kind. Margaret cut those this afternoon and they take up a dozen of rows in the Patch, and beginning from a stake which I planted on their western row. Hassett I think has moved off today Bag and Baggage Alec and Uncles have been working in the orchard today, getting out dung, ploughing, and and preparing it for potatoes, SUNDAY, May 24th, 1857 Very hot, with an exceedingly drying wind, there are a great many fires round, and they seem to burn very wildly, it is rather singular that things should be so dry, the country being so very wet such a short time ago. We have had a visit of Thomas Tolton he was left all alone when over home and he stayed with us a good while. The colt seems to be getting stronger though it is but slowly. I scarcely left home today, and had a little walk round seeing how things were. Margaret and I at night took a walk down the line and called at Robert Mortons. It was rather late, and we stayed but a few minutes. MONDAY, May 25th, 1857. Continues still very drying - the wind has blown pretty strong all day, finished planting my potatoes today. I set down the Plum trees. I helped to score a sleeper and purloin plate this forenoon, and in the afternoon drew them up to the Framing ground. John Francy got home to night from another Luther ramble, and did not succeed in getting Land. Martin Jestin has been at Guelph to day, and has to night brought up news of a terrible fire that has been raging to day at Rockwood and Everton and also the country round - he says such a terrible scene he never saw of the kind. The fire has got into Alec's Fallow to day, and I see a great many Fallows that seem to be burning. People should be very catious at this time, in the putting out of fire TUESDAY, May 26th, 1857. A little cooler to day, but there is still a pretty strong wind. I have been a good part of the day in Everton, watching with the rest , in case of the fire breaking out again. it did not rise much it appears as if it had gone as far yesterday as it could well go. Mr. Evert's fences are terribly burnt down. I was helping with the rest to right them as well as possible but very little could be done, save putting up the very outside fences in order to keep the place from being a commons altogether - I have been asking hands for the raising of the Barn and have to night about 35 promised. Alec and Uncles have been working all day at their Potatoe Patch. James {McDermd} has got up from Esquesing to night all well down there. WEDNESDAY, May 27th, 1857. Not too warm to day, and we have had a very refreshing shower, the first since the dry spell commenced. it will do much good for the crops it will also make the fires less dangerous in the country, a great deal of damage I beleive has been done already. Mr. Everts Barn had a narrow escape. Martin Jestin with his oxen this forenoon helped me to draw in the stones for the Barn foundation - in the afternoon I went down to Everton and brought up some scantling. I also called at Jonathan Tovel's and brought along pike poles. Alec has been out the greater part of the day asking hands. Mr. Adams has been here all night with his horse. THURSDAY, May 28th, 1857. commenced to rain this morning after Breakfast, and continued on till the middle of the forenoon when it kind of broke up and the rest of the day was made up of now and then a shower and again a while of sunshine. we got the foundation of the Barn so far laid before dinner as to be ready for the sleepers, and shortly after dinner, enough of hands had gathered to raise the building. The heavy showers of rain were very dissagreeable, however it had not the effect of slacking the energy of the men to get up the Building. Jonathan Tovel and Duncan Robertson �were the captains, and they showed themselves worthy the Post. William Jestin managed his part as I thought very well, and the frame was up in good time without any serious hurt to any one, and without any disturbances. FRIDAY, May 29th, 1857. Quite a change to day from the fine agreeable warmth we have had this week past. we have again the chill of a November day. I packed up the Pike Poles this morning and took them home again. I also before coming home went down to Everton and as well as doing some business there, brought home a load of scantling. The oxen are getting rather thin with the management of them at present. too much work and too little feed. I have just been to night seeing after pasture for them. The colt does not seem to mend very fast, we put on a pair of Boot legs tight around the joint, but it seems to do more harm than good, and after wearing them from yesterday morning, I took them off to night. SATURDAY, May 30th, 1857 Much finer than yesterday, feels like fine growing weather, things are now tolerably moistened up. I have been logging for James McKuchnie today in rather a rough spot, he means it for potatoes. James Mitchell, Jonathan Cox, and James Theaker were helping him. we wrought through the day very agreeably and got along very well with the work. The folks over the way have just got finished with planting the Potatoes in the Orchard. The colt seems to do better without the leather Bandage on its legs, though it is still very weak. SUNDAY, May 31st 1857. Some little rain last night and to day has been fine though rather cool. we have had quite a visit of the schoolmaster to day, Alexander Cambell. he is certainly a very intelligent young man. he has a great store of information, and at same time is very communicative. I think he is greatly inclined to be sceptical in regard to religious Matters, discarding everything that does not seem to agree with the Cannon of Reason. This night we had a visit of Thomas and William Tolton. We put the two mares into Dunbar's Pasture Grounds, with the understanding that we pay one Dollar and half per month, for each mare. the foals included with the mares. MONDAY, June 1st 1857 Very fine day, we had some rain last night, and things are looking bright and fresh. I think this is the finest growing day we have had this season. I have been looking at the meadow to day and was agreeably surprised at it. I did not expect to see it looking so well. The spring wheat and oats though far behind what they should be at this season of the year, are looking healthy. The Pears are doing very well. Alec has ploughed to day the last of the Peice left in his new fallow. He means it for Turnips and I believe a small part of it for Potatoes. I was drawing rails and heightening the fence at the house this forenoon, in the afternoon Uncle Nichol and I have been building the Milkhouse, but did not quite finish it. TUESDAY, June 2d 1857. Very fine growing day, warm and showery, with little wind. I have been working this forenoon and till supper time at the milk house, and round it, fixing the ground so that the water could get off. After Supper I went down to Everton with the oxen and brought home a Load of lumber the roads are rather Slippry on account of the showers. when down there, I met in with Duncan Robertson and he was telling me he was going off in the morning to the Black Doctor with his son John he continues very poorly. the Ransom Adams is here to night with his horse all is well with him, and he says he is getting along very well. WEDNESDAY, June 3d, 1857. A little cool in the morning, but a very fine growing day, towards night we had a very heavy fall of rain, and I think things will have to grow now if it keeps warm. I went twice to Everton for Lumber to day., the load I brought in the afternoon was a pretty large one. Ben Carr also had a load and we both got caught in the heavy rain in coming home. The road work is going on to day in Everton. Alec finished planting his Potatoes to day in the new land. Uncle Nichol shore the half of the sheep this afternoon. the colt is still pretty weak in the fetlock joints but I think tonight it appears to be improving on it. Martin Jestin's Gipsy foaled this morning. �THURSDAY, June 4th, 1857 Pretty heavy frost last night. Appeared this morning dull and rainy like, but about ten o'clock It cleared up, and we had a very fine day. I was digging a little in the garden to this forenoon and doing up some little chores. After dinner I started off for Tolton's raising. Alec and some other of the neighbors came on behind me. Margaret and Isabella went over in the morning. We had all a share of dishes to carry. The building went up fine, and was finished so that supper was over long before sun down. The hands were divided, and there was as tight a race as I ever saw - we are called to the road work for Tuesday next - I have to take the oxen FRIDAY, June 5th, 1857. Somewhat cool last night and a good part of this afternoon was dull and drizzly, but it however cleared up to be a very fine day. I went down to Everton this forenoon and brought home a good load of Lumber. in the afternoon Margaret and I shore the sheep, and were not much more than two hours and a half over them. Alec went down after supper and brought home a load of Lumber for me. The colt still continues very weak, its hind legs seem to be be getting greatly bent. I think it is owing to the weakness of the front ones, and the consequent pressure behind. I hear to night that Alec Stewart was shivereed last night. it seems that he and Mary Black have made a match. SATURDAY, June 6th, 1857. Very fine growing day, though it is rather drying. The wind having a very dry feel with it. I hitched up the mares this morning to the waggon, and took them down to Everton, got there front feet shod and brought home the last of the Lumber with them. I had 300 feet of door stuff, for which we only pay for sawing, having had the logs ourselves. as we left the foals behind, the mares were exceedingly fractious. we washed the wood to day. After coming home, I tried the mares at the Plough but got fairly beat with them. they were so furious about there colts. Alec went down with the cars this afternoon. he intends being at Brambpton before coming home. I broke out a few lands in the summer fallow to night with the oxen. SUNDAY, June 7th, 1857. Very fine day, not too warm and things I think are growing fine. we had a visit of John Robertson Junr this forenoon. I went up to James Mitchells a little while, by way of company to him. he had driven with us and then started for home. Margaret, Mary Jane, Beccy and Betsy went down on a visit to Duncan Robertson, while William Jestin and I joined them there after going to visit George Cutting, who is now very low. we started from there, after getting Supper and I had quite a long conversation with the schoolmaster. we rather differed as to what constituted virtue and vice. We have had a visit of Thomas and William Tolton this afternoon. MONDAY, June 8th, 1857 Exceedingly misty day, with sometimes a sprinkling of rain, I hitched up the oxen to begin to plough in the morning but had to quit on account of the rain untill near dinner time. in the afternoon I ploughed quite a nice peice. it turns over very nice, and the oxen were soon pretty handy. Alec got home from Brambpton to night. he gives a very poor account of the state of the Fall wheat down by Esquesing. Betsy Stewart poor girl is I understand very poorly. she seems to be very weak in both mind and body. William Jestin went down again this morning to Everton and means to work there this week yet, I would like he would stay till finished. TUESDAY, June 9th, 1857. road work Dull and warm with a little sprinkling of rain - toward night we had a very heavy shower which made us quit our road work an hour before the time. this spell of damp weather I think is the best growing weather we have had this season. we have been working on the roads to day - our Job all day has been the bridge. we succeeded in laying one buttment of large stones on the one side of the creek. Martin Jestin's oxen and my own together drew the largest ones. I was at Everton to night and brought home my hat and stuff for trousers costing 8/9 15/7 1/2. we have been asked to Henry Tablots {probably Talbot's} raising today, for {Thursy} there {illegible phrase} Mr Adams is here to night all {night }. WEDNESDAY, June 10th, 1857. road work Clear, dry and very warm - fine growing weather. we have had a very long day at the road work to day. we took supper to night and then wrought till dark �- James Mitchell was desirous that we should leave the Bridge for the night so that teams could cross over it without danger - I have been with the oxen all day, James Mitchell's and Martin Jestin's oxen were there also drawing stones the most of the day - They are making a pretty good job of the Bridge, we finished one Buttment and overlaid it to day - the colt I think looks stronger on its hind legs to night although it seems to be loosing a little on the front ones - James Mitchell cut out my checked Trousers to day and begun to cut the vest – THURSDAY, June 11th, 1857. Rather dull this morning - but turned out to be a fine day after all. we were working at the Bridge this forenoon and got it so that we could leave it in the afternoon and attend Henry Talbot's raising. the main Bridge is now passible, and I beleive the next operation will be to make another Culvert this way of it. at the raising there was a great number of hands and the Barn was put up very smartly and without any accident. the shed was all up before we got there. I saw Alexander Anderson and he was telling me that Peter McDougal was now in a very low condition - the cancer had now worked down to his neck, and he suffered much. Mr. Rogers came here last night – FRIDAY, June 12th, 1857. Very fine forenoon with scattery clouds, in the afternoon it clouded up and from about 4 oclock untill about 6 we had a terrible rain. some large hail stones fell in the midst of it. the men at the roads betook themselves to the wood for shelter but soon found themselve in no very enviable condition. after clearing home and getting supper we went back and finished our job, as it cleared up to be a fine night. the oxen were working yesterday afternoon at the Bridge, and I have had them along to day. this days work was for the folks over by, we are all now clear for the year, as well as paying 3 days that lay over from last year. James Mitchell has not been with us to day. James Theacker was Boss in his place, and I think managed very well SATURDAY, June 13th, 1857. Fine, Breezy, Warm day, the air partaking something of the summer warmth, a luxury we have not been much accustomed to this season - we hitched up the mares in the Lumber waggon and Uncle Alexander drove Mr. Rogers, Mary Jane and I down to the Rockwood Station, in the afternoon, on getting aboard the cars we had not rode much over twenty minutes before we reached Georgetown, and there found my Father inlaw in waiting for us with the Buggy, and Janet along with him. he gave me the girls to drive home while he took the stage to Norval when in Norval he chanced on another ride which took him nearly home. on arriving down I found Mother very unwell with her hand, the Baby too troubled her much, the sore on her hand has much the appearance of a thimble turned upside down on the back of her hand and the inside filled with the tops of the cancer {threats or threads?} SUNDAY, June 14th, 1857 Very fine day, Sunshine, and although pretty warm, still it lacks the fine genial heat so much needed at this season. it is rather a remarkable season this. things seem to be growing pretty rapidly notwithstanding. the cool weather there is a very good appearance for fruit, as far as I could observe. I put on the saddle on Nancy the young mare and rode up to Aunts got dinner there and started soon after, by the way home I called to see the Credit Bridge. It is really a grand sight, after getting down I found quite a number of visitors there. after supper Peter and I went over to James Menzies and saw the Lamb with the Fine legs MONDAY, June 15th, 1857. calf Very raw and cold this morning and continued so untile near night when it became {very?} mild. My Father in Law hitched up the Buggy and drove me up to Georgetown - we were there more than an hour before the cars started - Mr Rodgers was waiting when we got to the station, and he went up to Guelph in the same train with me. when I arrived in Rockwood I found Uncle Nichol with Flower and the Light Waggon come to meet me. the train came up very smart to night, when I arrived home I found that Jessie had a calf, a fine sprightly heifer - the colt is stull very weak. I am beginning to have fears for its recovery – �TUEDAY, June 16th, 1857. Quite showery and dull all day. it is still rather cool for good growing weather - George Gray has been logging yesterday and today for Alec. it is rather misty today for it. I drew over to the Barn the Pine Plank and inch and piled it for drying. I expected to plough to day but it was rather wet. Margaret had a visit from Mrs. Morton yesterday. to night it is very misty and there is lightning flashing without any thunder that I hear. Mr Adams has come tonight with his horse - all is well with him. Margaret has now a fine lot of chickens - she has had no luck with her turkeys this seasons. WEDNESDAY, June 17th, 1857. Very misty this morning. and raining a little untill pretty well in the forenoon. it then cleared up to a fine day - George Gray came to start logging to day but they got disheartend and George went home again - I have been ploughing and got very well along for the line - the oxen work real well in the Plough for the Practice they have had. Alec has hung his gate to day. Margaret is on picking her wool in order to have it ready in a day or two for the carding mill - I have been washing the colts joints with cold water and salt this day or two, and I fancy it somewhat stronger - there has been quite a mist to night again, fine growing day. THURDAY, June 18th, 1857. Very warm and occasional Showers. as fine a growing day I think as we have had this season - George Gray has been logging today for Alec. I have been ploughing today in the summer Fallow and got very well along. Mrs. Webb has been helping Margaret to day at the picking of the wool. in the afternoon Mary Jane Jestin was helping too. they finished the wool before night. I left the colt out to night, in order to see how it will do. it seems not to get suck enough when shut up all the time - Dunbar has been working away at his outside fences this some time back, and has finished to night I think. I got a letter to night from James Marshall by a young man, now in Hamilton FRIDAY, June 19th, 1857. Fine day, but not very warm - I think the crops would be better of some continuance of warmer weather. I have been Ploughing at the summer Fallow all day - I see Mr Vane is also busy with his. James McKuchnie and John Francy have been splitting rails for me to day - they say that the cedar Timber down in the 25 acre Corner is remarkably tough to split. This morning we found 3 dead sheep on the side of the line opposite John Webb. one I could see was one of mine, another was Alecs Ram. The third we could not say was ours as it had not the proper mark, not to count the last named one. there is still a sheep and lamb a missing SATURDAY, June 20th, 1857. Very fine growing day. I think it is a little warmer than yesterday, in the afternoon it was pretty wet, sometimes a pretty heavy shower, the rest of the time a drizzling kind of rain. I have been ploughing in the summer Fallow and finished it to day - Uncle Nichol and Jamie were in to Guelph to day, with Fanny and light Waggon. They foolishly left the colt foal in Dunbars Pasture along with the rest of the wild colts, and it was like to get hurt among them. My Foal seems to be strengthening up a little - I saw William Matthews to day - he seems to be in good spirits - his artificial leg continues to give him satisfaction. SUNDAY, June 21st, 1857. Very fine day. clear for the greater part of day, although we had two heavy showers of rain, one was exceedingly so. I had a walk over the Place to day. Alec's spring wheat looks really very fine. the Fall wheat has also gathered wonderfully round again. the meadows are looking excellent. my oats are looking very well - but the spring wheat is rather inferior, the apple trees I planted early in the spring are all mostly leafed out, and appear as if they might live. I was rather surprised to night by hearing that John Francy had got Baptized to day. such is the case however, we need not be surprised at any thing in this life - we have had a visit of William Jestin to day, he and I had a walk out in the woods. MONDAY, June 22d, 1857 Very wet and cold day, a steady rain from the morning untill about 4 oclock, when it kind of slackened off a little. I put the mare and weak foal into the old stable a good while to day on account of the cold rain - the foal seems to be getting some stronger. I continue to �rub it with {salve?}, since I quit the cold water - I brought home three loads of Blocks and chips from the Framing ground after the rain quit. I had intended to be drawing rails from the swamp today this forenoon to the summer Fallow but the rain prevented me. in the after noon I was to be at the rail cars with the team, but also for that, in the time of the rain I was reading away at the Turkish Koran. I have just finished reading a small work entitled the "History of the Turkish Empire" TUESDAY, June 23d, 1857. A very fine day, the morning was very cold but when the sun got up the warmth came along with it. in the forenoon I cleared the way to draw the rails through Martin Jestin's feild, and drew some rails on the summer Fallow. after dinner I hitched the mare and light Waggon, and Uncle Nichol and Margaret drove down along with me to Rockwood and met Mary Jane at the station - the roads, and especially through thirteen are exceedingly bad - they are rutted so. I got 20 dollars from Mr Vane to day part payment of his account - Adams is here to night again all right. got at store to night 2 Pails 1/2 $, 1 lb Tea 3/¢, 4 1/2 yards Print {illegible} WEDNESDAY, June 24th, 1857 Very dull this morning but cleared up after awhile to a beautiful day. still having through it all the prevailing coolness, Alec and I started off this morning to John Gilles's and helped to raise a Shed and Barn, it was very heavy Timber, and in the fore part of the day the work seemed to go very heavily along - however after awhile the men got brisker, and got done in pretty good time without any serious accident, and without quarrelling. I paid Rufus Everts 16 Dollars to day as part payment of account. William Hassett paid 3 Dollars to day for the 500 {of?} Hay he got in the spring THURSDAY, June 25th, 1857 Very Fine day, and considerably warmer than it has been for some time. I have been at Jonathan Cox's today helping him to raise a log Barn, and a pretty heavy job it was. he had hardly hands enough and the logs were pretty heavy - Margaret has white washed all the house to day - and had it all down before I got home from the raising - Duncan Robertson came after the Light Waggon to day, he is going down to the Black Doctor to morrow with John - poor John seems to be getting all the time worse - his Father has but poor hopes of him – FRIDAY, June 26th, 1857 Very fine beautiful day and I beleive the warmest as yet this season. if it should keep this warm I think it will make the crops grow rapidly - I have been drawing rails from the swamp to the summer Fallow. Uncle Alexander went in my place to John Webb's to help to raise his house. Margaret is still at the cleaning up to day yet white washing the outhouses and fixing up inside. I was looking at the colt to day and I cannot say I see much improvemnt - it still falls over when walking - the Folks over the way have been whitewashing to day. SATURDAY, June 27th, 1857. continues still very warm indeed it has been quite hot - we are at last getting summer weather. I have been drawing all day at the rails again, and as they are very heavy I have had a hard job with them. however I finished to night, Margaret is rather poorly just now I think it may be the warm weather that is doing it - Mrs. Mitchell was down visiting Margaret to day. Uncles & Alec have been howing at their Potatoes to day, they are hardly ready yet. but they are very dirty. William Jestin came on to go at the Barn to day, but as John wished his help to start John Webbs house he went to him. I beleive he means to go at it on Monday. John Jestin is finishing John Webbs house for 25 Dollars – SUNDAY, June 28th, 1857. Very hot this forenoon, bright sunshine and a fine breeze which made it more endurable. in the afternoon it was I think somewhat cooler, thundering a little and one smart little shower. I had a fine wash in the creek to day for the first this season. we have had a visit from James Menzies Junr from Esquesing - his sister Elizabeth is now up along with him and intends staying a week - she will likely give us a visit. I hitched up the mare and light Waggon and took Margaret down to her Uncle Duncan's toward evening. John poor fellow is looking very bad. I am afraid that it will go very hard with him. he is swelling up so in the legs, his face too is swollen �considerably. I hear that George Cutting has got so far round again as to be able to be out to day and take a walk. MONDAY, June 29th, 1857. Very fine growing day, a little cooler than we have had it this some days back, but still warm enough for fine growing weather - there was from 7 till about between ten and Eleven in the forenoon a very heavy rain. William Jestin has begun his work today, at the Barn and sided quite a peice. Alec & I cut and drew from the woods scaffolding and Ladder Poles for William's work. I also drew all the Shingles and most of the siding from the old Lane to the building ground, we have now these few nights back had the cows into the pasture - it is getting up pretty nicely now - I saw to day the young cattle - they are looking real well to be running the woods. the Erin Village court is held to day. TUESDAY, June 30th, 1857 Quite a change last night - exceedingly cold this morning for the time of the year. I put up a fence to day, the forty rod stretch from the Line to the back of Barn, Six rails high and had it finished at between 4 & 5 oclock, Alec finished the Large Ladder for William Jestin to day. William has been at work to day. John Webb's Framers having been at work to day for the first Adam is here to night all right - he intends making this his last this season, the Foal is better to night than ever I saw it. this is the first real change for the better. it is able to go about without breaking down. Margaret had a visit down at her Uncle Duncan's to day. John was very poorly when she was there - Elizabeth Menzies come up with her - she is paying us a visit WEDNESDAY, July 1st, 1857. Coolish this morning and very misty dull. the most of the forenoon there was a drizzling rain, and sometimes it would break out pretty heavy - I drew the last of the Lumber over to the Barn this forenoon - in the afternoon I went at the drawing of the stone to underpin the Barn with. William has been at work a part of the day. Uncles and Alec have been levelling up the Lane to day. Margaret & Elizabeth Menzies with Mary Jane and Beccy have been paying a visit to Mitchells this afternoon - Elizabeth is staying with us to night as well as last night the foal continues to mend. THURDAY, July 2d, 1857. Fine warm growing day - Showery and wet in the forenoon but cleared up to be very dry and fine in the afternnon - we heard this forenoon of John Robertson becoming alarmingly ill, and after dinner I hitched up the mare to the Light waggon and took down Margaret, Betsy, Mary Jane & Becca to see him - after seeing him I could have no hopes of him. his legs were fearfully swollen, and he was exceedingly restless, after some consultation it was agreed upon that I should go after a Doctor, and I immediately started off. I had not gone farthur then McQueen's when I met with Doctor Parker the very man wanted, and I persuaded him to turn back - all was of no use. Poor John Died a few hours after, at about 1/2 after seven, leaving a mourning Family behind. they were all present. Margaret and I were present. FRIDAY, July 3d, 1857. Very fine growing day. pretty warm, thundering and a little rain in the afternoon. William Jestin has to night got the front of the Barn all sided in the one end finished and the - the north Gable. the west side of the Barn he has begun - I harrowed all the summer Fallow with the oxen. it was a very rough job. Margaret has been down at her Uncle Duncans to day - she came home with her aunt Mitchell at night in the waggon - her Father has come up to night with the Buggy. Isabella was taken rather unwell, else her mother was to have been up with the Buggy - John Francy is now peeling Bark for me. he begun yesterday morning SATURDAY, July 4th, 1857 Very fine day, bright Sunshine and very warm. there had been wet through the night which made every thing look fresh and pretty - Margaret's Father started off this morning for Duncan's pretty early. I started down after dinner with the Horses and light waggon taking along Bella, and Betsy, Mary Jane and Becca. Margaret had gone down in the middle of the forenoon with Mitchells Team - after getting down we found an immense number there, and James Black took up a very long time with a funeral Sermon, so much so that Margaret's Father would not �go to the Burying Ground, but started right off home taking with him Mary Jane & Becca, also theire aunt Janet. I was not any more than Margaret very well pleased at the way he took off Mary Jane with him - I think we should for the future try if possible to do without them SUNDAY, July 5th, 1857. Very fine day, a little dull in the forenoon but cleared up to be a beautifull day, nice and warm though not too hot, Alec went off on horseback on a visit to Robert Barton pretty late before he got home - we have had quite a long visit of the Schoolmaster to day, and he was as able as ever to communicate a large fund of information - towards night we had a visit of William Tolton. Uncle Nichol and I had a walk over the place a little and really the crops look very promising. the Hay more especially, the Oats are also doing well. MONDAY, July 6th, 1857. Continues very fine, pretty hot part of the day, in the afternoon there were some very heavy thunder clouds but they and the thunder was roaring and grumbling, but it passed all round us and left us untouched. the rain appeared as if it was very heavy away to the south. John Jestin has been helping William to day - they put on the greater part of the sheeting. their Father helped them to place it on the scaffold - Margaret had a visit of her grandmother as she was on her way home. John Francy continues at the Bark. I have been to day drawing stone to where I intend digging the well for the new house. AnaBella Jestin has come with the intention of staying this week with Margaret to help her - I see a marked improvement on the colt. it is now straightening on all its Limbs, and in better condition – TUESDAY, July 7th, 1857 Pasture Very warm day. threatened rain considerably, but did not come on, wind was pretty strong - I have been all day drawing stones. Making up a gangway to the Barn. Uncle Nichol was helping me the most of the day. William has John helping him to day. they have all finished with the sheeting and have on the roof 10 Bunches of shingles. William drove Margaret down to Everton with Flower and Light Waggon - Margaret Bought 4 yards of Cotton. Neelands is said to be selling off at Prime Cost - intending to give up the Everton Business. old Mrs Hill died to day. I put in the oxen to night for the first into Dunbar - I bargained for a months grass – WEDNESDAY, July 8th, 1857. Very fine day, with quite a good breeze, which kept it more cool than it otherwise would have been - things are drying up pretty fast now. John Jestin has been with William to day again, John Francy is laid off to day with a sprained hand. I have been working in the summer Fallow all day, burning up roots, and drawing stones, and ploughing the strip of sod. A good many round seem to be trying to burn their Brush. I beleive that Robert Morton's goes but poorly. Alec and Uncle are now working in the Beaver Meadow - they have got the Potatoes all hoed. John Webb has begun to work his statute Labour to day. the colt is now gaining strength fast. THURSDAY, July 9th, 1857. Continues very warm and dry. the sun this day or two is drying up everything to perfection. I wrought some time in the summer Fallow this forenoon, in the afternoon I rode down the mare to Dolmidge and saw Adams with his horse. I went after to the Funeral of Mrs. Hill, there was a great number at it. I think there was about 32 waggons. Uncle Nichol went down to Rockwood with Betsy to the cars. this afternoon after coming home I fired some of the Brush heaps near the fence in the chopping. the meadow really is looking very fine. to night I received a Letter from John Scott from Hamilton. the Leith man - I saw Daniel Stewart and Mistress at the funeral to day. they were both well FRIDAY, July 10th, 1857. A hot day, with little or no breeze untile about 3 oclock - the sun has been very strong and scorching. I finished the gangway of the Barn this forenoon - William has been shingling to day but gets along but poorly. he has a boil on his sitting Place - I begun to hoe the Potatoes this afternoon. they are considerably further on than I thought they were. indeed I should have been finished them rather than beginning them. Mrs Michell has come up to night from Esquesing. she says Margaret's Mother is to be up to morrow morning with the cars - James is to �oblidge me by going for her, as our waggon is at Everton undergoing repairs. the sun set very red in the west to night - it looks as if it will be a dry spell – SATURDAY, July 11th, 1857. Exceedingly hot day, the fore part of the day more especially was most unsufferable. I attempted harrowing the summer Fallow with the oxen this morning, but pretty soon the Tounge was lollong out, and I unhitched them right away, and hoed Potatoes untill noon. After dinner we fired the Brush and it went off with great force. had it not been that a little shower came on about an hour after we fired it, I beleive it would have made a clean sweep of the Fallow, however as it is, it is a good burn as far as it went. I think there is pretty near 7 acres burnt. Margaret's Mother has got up safe and sound with Catherine and the Baby. James Mitchell brought her up. George Hamilton and the Mistress have also come on a visit to the other house. Uncle Alec is away down to Esquesing with the light waggon – SUNDAY, July 12th, 1857. continues exceedingly hot, the sun comes out realy most unsufferably strong. in the afternoon there was a little breeze which helped to make it more bearable. Margaret's Mother went off to meeting with the Mitchells this morning. she left the Baby behind - Mrs. Hamilton was quite a while with us to day before starting off for Robert Barkers. they went off at about 2 oclock. we had also a visit of Daniel Stewart and Mistress. Daniel was reading in our hearing a small Pamphlet in regard to the "Kingdom to Come" - Mr and Mrs Mitchell had supper with us as they were on there way home. William Tolton and his Sister Elizabeth was also with us. I have had a little walk round and the crops seem to be doing well notwithstanding the great drought and heat – MONDAY, July 13th, 1857. continues intolerably hot - John Francy and I have been hoeing Potatoes all day. And the heat in the forenoon was really too much to stand in the afternoon - we wrought somewhat in the shade of the woods, and the heat could be better endured. William Jestin has gone off to work with John to day. the Orangemen are making quite a fuss this morning, we hear them firing and drumming away. they go into Guelph. I beleive there are six Lodges that meet at Hassetts corner. Uncle Alexander & Betsy have got home to night from Esquesing. Margaret's Mother has gone down to her Brother Duncan's to stay all night – TUESDAY, July 14th, 1857. Quite a strong breeze to day and though the sun is very hot, it is still a great deal cooler than it has been these few days back. after nearly finishing the Potatoes hoeing this forenoon I went and fired the remainder of the Fallow. it behaved itself well enough till after dinner, but after then it gave John Francy and I enough to do to save the fence at all. we got I suppose over 30 rails burnt and the meadow badly trampt down. we had I think to lay down over twenty rods of fence - however it is worth some trouble as there is a fine burn over the dirty burry ground - Margaret has been down at her Uncle Duncans all day along with her aunt Mitchell and mother. we had to board at the other house. William Jestin has been working here this afternoon WEDNESDAY, July 15th, 1857. Much the same as yesterday in regard to heat. there was quite a heavy thunder shower going round, but we got off with somewhat of the Tail of it, although as yesterday the thunder kept rolling for a long time. I finished the few rows of the Potatoes this morning. afterward fixed up the fence at the Fallow, and lighted the last corner of Brush. before night I harrowed out the summer Fallow the second time. Uncle Nichol has been at Guelph to day, and got the Carded wool home with him. he brought home a chip hat, and stuff for trousers - Linen at 1/1 per yard. I laid out to term this the "Flea Day" for such a job we have all had with fleas I never saw before. Alec's Barn yard is now as full as it can hold as far as I can judge. {the word 'judge' has run over onto the next page.} THURSDAY, JULY 16TH, 1857 A little cooler than we have had it for sometime, although it is still pretty hot when the sun is out. I was down at Everton and got the Barn hinges, hooks and staples. there is stile a few more to get, I also got a Bunch of shingles from Thomas Nichol yet to be paid for, and 3 {Boards?} from Rufus for the Doors. James Mitchell brought me from Guelph 4 excuses for �1/2 Bunches of shingles for the ones he Borrowed. I was picking stones off the summer Fallow this afternoon. William has been at work all day alone, as well as yesterday - over the way they are now hoeing away at their Potatoes - James Mitchell is to take Mother to the cars tomorrow, and she is away to stay there all night {The word 'judge' appears in bottom margin. It is the last word from the previous page} FRIDAY, July 17th, 1857. Still very warm, though not so much out of the way as we have had it. there is very little wind. I finished picking the stones off the summer Fallow, and packed and fired the roots and dirt that was on it. William Jestin has finished the roof to day before supper, and went off to see and get 2 Teams to go after Lumber to morrow. there are a few shingles over. if the last ones had been good the 20 Bunches would have covered the Barn. the water is now so low in Dunbar's Pasture that we will have to see and get the critters watered some other way. Martin Jestin has begun the hay to day, but I think the most of the hay is not ready yet. it is now only in the first flower. SATURDAY, July 18th, 1857. Continues very warm, indeed where there is no shade, the heat is pretty great. at one part of the day there was a fine breeze which felt very fine. I was this forenoon piling Bark with John Francy. we piled about 8 1/2 cords. there was about 2 cords more to pile in the afternoon I levelled about the gangway, and chopped out some roots in the way. William Jestin went down to day to the sawmill. today a young Lad named James Allan was drowned at Acton while swimming. I understand that John Gilles was present at the time he was drowned and William Jestin saw the corpse when coming home. SUNDAY, July 19th, 1857. Very warm, although not so intolerable as we have had it of late, but last night must be excepted, as it was I think as hot a night as ever I felt in my life. it was a hard metter to sleep at all. I was up pretty early this morning, washed in the creek and Margaret, Alec, Kitty and I started away after Breakfast to Toltons. we found them at home, and shortly after getting there, another batch arrived from Eramosa, 4 of Joseph Parkinsons Family, and 2 of Henry Toltons. we had a fine walk over the Place. The crops look I think a great deal better than I expected to see them, the Fall wheat especially. it was dark before we got home. Thomas is with us all night MONDAY, July 20th, 1857. More cool to day, and less sunshine than we have had for a long time. there has also been a good deal of rain which came in the shape of heavy thunder showers. I observed some large hail stones in one of them. yesterday there was a heavy thunder shower and a very strong wind accompanying it, which blew down some of the fences. I had to put them up this afternoon. William Jestin has been here to day but the wet prevented him somewhat from getting on with his work. I finished my Ladder this afternoon with a little help from William Jestin. Alec has been mowing between showers - I gathered all the shingles together this afternoon TUESDAY, July 21st, 1857. Cool, and continues still unsettled weather. last night we had more rain, and to day though it has not been raining, the thunder has been grumbling away and it has a threatening look. I thinned and transplanted my Beats yesterday - they were altogether too large but they seem to be doing pretty well for all. the rain is saving them. Uncle Nichol to day cut the tops off them, I cleared a road by the side of the Fallow to day and with Uncle Nichols help brought poles and laid them in the Bay Mow. Uncle Alexander helped also after supper. William Jestin finished siding in to day, and has begun to the inside work. Alec is continues to mow and Jamie is also at it. WEDNESDAY, July 22d, 1857. Quite cool, and very showery in the forenoon, although it cleared up pretty well in the afternoon. John Jestin came along this morning and we began the mowing, but quit right off again on account of the wet. Alec and John Francy mowed in the afternoon. William Jestin has laid the greater part of a tier of the floor today - I hitched up the oxen and brought them from the woods a Load of score blocks, and after supper harrowed nearly the half of the summer Fallow cross ways. Margaret has begun her spinning today. she has fine rolls she says. they were done in Guelph by the new {beginer?} John Francy finished the Bark peeling today – �THURSDAY, July 23d, 1857. Quite as unsettled looking as ever, it was very wet all forenoon. Alec has now cut about 5 or 6 acres of meadow and there it lies soaking in the wet. Martin Jestin has the most of his in the same predicament and many others I beleive are in the same fix. I was lucky in not cutting any. Martin Justin came down before dinner wishing me to go in the afternoon to help at drawing stones. I took the oxen along, and we took in two tremendous stones, one especially we had 3 yoke of oxen hitched to them. I staid on till night drawing at smaller ones. he was drawing to where he intends building - it has been tolerably dry this afternoon but looks no way settled yet William is working away at the floor yet. FRIDAY, July 24th, 1857. looks worse than ever this morning and it has rained a great deal last night, it is rather sick looking hay weather. it has rained nearly steady all day, excepting at about 4 oclock, when it Slackened off a little, and at night it cleared up altogether. it looks tonight a little more settled. I hope it may take up. William Jestin and I from about 4 oclock tore down the old roof of the cook house and put on a new one, shingled it all before night. we had a visit of Thomas Tolton this forenoon, and of John Webb at night. I mended my old Boots this forenoon in the time of the wet. the Garden is now looking very fresh. the Beats have hardly drooped there heads with transplanting. the oats are begining to look very heavy SATURDAY, July 25th, 1857. The weather has now seems to have taken up, and this has been a delightful day - the meadow was quite flat this morning with the late storms of rain, but to night again it is pretty much all straightened up ay John Jestin, John Francy, and myself were mowing this forenoon, and we had the addition of John Webb in the afternoon - after supper we all went and helped Alec to doodle up what he had made, but indeed it was scarcely ready for that operation William Jestin is now making at the doors. this afternoon he was helping his Father at the hay. the spring wheat is now nicely headed - I hear some little fears that the rust has taken the Fall wheat SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 1857. Continues fine, but it feels I fear rather hot to stand so however upon the whole it is more settled appearance than any day last week - the Girls have gone to meeting along with the Tolton's in their Waggon. Alec is away down to Esquesing with the mare and colt this morning - I have written a Letter to day for tomorrow's mail for John Scott of Hamilton, and enclosed a note for Nicholas Rogers. I should have written them immediately on the receipt of his Letter, as they desired me to do so, but I did not understand so by the first reading of the Letter - We had a visit of Robert Morton and wife to night - they went along with us on a visit to Duncan Robertson Mrs Robertson is very poorly from a hurt she got by a fall in the waggon MONDAY, July 27th, 1857. took out the oxen this morning from pasture Very fine day, but exceedingly windy. it is an excellent drying day for the wet hay. I took down to Everton 4 Bushel of a grist, but did not get it home with me. I also took 14 1/2 Bushels of oats and sold them to Plewis at 2/10 per Bushels. it came to 8 1/4 $. I Paid Nichol for the Shingles while in Kennedy's store. Bought at Plewis 10 lbs pressed nails, and at Neelands Pour Bolts and lock for Granary Door. I Paid for all. I brought home a load of slats, and got them home a little after ten - John had the most of the hay tedded out we cut on Saturday. we then put it in their rows. And with James' help at raking after the Waggon we put in 5 good loads before spoiling- Warren Jestin helped to coke up what we did not take in of the made hay - Warren was working with William today. he is just come from Lake on Saturday last – TUESDAY, July 28th,1857. Quite damp this afternoon. it began to rain after daylight and continued a few hours, though not heavy. it spoiled the hay for taking in. John and I mowed in the afternoon ourselves. in the afternoon John Jestin came along and brought Warren with him. it was fine and cool and the 4 of us mowed a fine peice. I think there is now in all 6 1/2 acres down. the grass is exceedingly heavy. William has got the Barn doors all hung today and nearly finished them. Alec has been mowing this afternoon. James Neelands is up here to night - Mrs McKuchnie has had a young �Daughter to day. The quantity of Fleas about Alec's Yard and Barn is now terrible - we can hardly live at present with them WEDNESDAY, July 29th, 1857. Very fine day, the sun is out fine for hay making - John Jestin and Warren with John Francy and I mowed all forenoon. John Jestin from noon owed me 2 1/2 days work on the hay he got in winter. And he took the remainder of the mowing on the head of it - in the afternoon John Francy and I with Jamie's help, took into the Barn 4 good loads - 2 of the Loads we raked up after dinner. Alec has been busy drawing in the most of the day. William Jestin is away up to his Uncle George's to help Martin James and Warren at the New Barn they put up - they are only now beginning to close it in. THURSDAY, July 30th, 1857. Fine hay making day, and we have taken the advantage of it as well as we know how. I fear if the weather gets any way unsettled I will be in rather a bad mess with the hay. it is not a good plan to take down too much at a time. it is quite clear to night but I can see at the horizon the lightning flashing, and hear the distant thunder rolling - these signs I do not like Uncle Nichol and Jamie helped us in the afternoon to cock up the hay, and we got a fine lot of it up in excellent order. John Francy and Jamie wrought together and Uncle Nichol and I – FRIDAY, July 31st, 1857. Pretty damp this morning on account of a heavy shower through the night. but when the morning broke out it became quite clear and drying though quite unsettles looking we succeeded in getting 4 or 5 loads of hay together, and coking it up Just before a very heavy storm of wind and rain at about 3 oclock. the cokes got considerably tossed about with the wind - John Webb and John Jestin were mowing this forenoon and on account of the unsettled state of the weather I am getting John Jestin to help with the making of the hay rather than mow any more as he took the job. I was at the raising of Hassett's Driving house after supper SATURDAY. August 1st, 1857. Still unsettled looking this morning, but it however cleared up to a fine day. after about 8 oclock, I went down to Everton with the oxen and Waggon, and brought home 400 Feet of Hemlock Lumber for lining the Granary - I started early with the intention of being home at the hay as soon as it would be ready for working, but I got delayed longer than I should, however from 1 oclock we did good execution. we drew in 4 good loads which we had tossed out from the cokes. we afterwards with Margaret, Kitty and Jamie's help raked in and put up 23 cokes as well as a long winrow which we could not coke up. when at Everton I got an opportunity of sending into Guelph for a Barrell of salt bothby William Plewis – SUNDAY, August 2d, 1857. Very fine day after the unsettled weather, things in the hay Feilds are looking and doing nicely to day - Alec and I with the help of the Boys put up quite a parcel of hay to day - we thought that more rain on it must do it a great deal of damage, and we secured it in cokes. Margaret and Kitty was visiting Mrs McKachie today - after 4 oclock I went for the mare hitched her up and took Margaret and Kitty down to their Uncle Duncan's. their aunt is getting round from the hurt she got - we had a good feast of Curns a good stay and our supper before starting home Dougald is getting stout again MONDAY, August 3d, 1857. Alec done haying Very fine day with a nice drying wind that is doing good to the hay that has been long in the cokes - I got up very early this morning and took Flower with the Light Waggon to Everton, and brought home the Barrell of Salt before Breakfast. John Francy and I then went at the drawing in with the oxen, Jamie raking after us, we drew in ten good Loads. Alec finished his drawing in by taking in 5 Loads. they all afterwards came on to me and drew in 5 good Loads for me - Levi Dingman has been mowing to day for John Jestin and has not finished the peice - it is pretty badly laid down - John Francy is going tomorrow to Duncan Robertson. Margaret is finishing a pair of Linen Trousers for him. I owe him for the day's work �TUESDAY, August 4th, 1857. Very fine this forenoon, but after dinner we had a little shower and it remained damp and clouded untill night - Uncle and the Boys helped me in with 3 Loads of hay this forenoon. Alec has begun to draw his Bark out of the woods to day. I helped to clean up a 12 Bushel grist of wheat besides 4 1/2 Bushels we sold at 7/per Bushel - Uncle Alec settles with Plewis for the salt also for a 1$ worth of Bran. he paid Richards for the new fellow for the Light Waggon also for sash to Thomas Nichols - the Girls were over at Tolton's picking Berries this afternoon - they staid all day till nine oclock, and I think that a little too late for decent people to stay out at night, but they seem in high dudgeon to be spoken to about it – WEDNESDAY, August 5th, 1857 young batch of Turkeys Quite a fine day, not too warm but a nice drying breeze. I finished the mowing this morning, and in the forenoon got the greater part of the hay together that was cut by Levi Dingman. Uncle Alec and the Boys helped me in the afternoon to take in 4 Loads - there still remains about 1/2 an acre the Peice I finished cutting. Uncle Alec brought home the grist from Everton this forenoon. Alec is drawing at his Bark. he reckons to have now up in the lane about 10 cords for the 2 day hauling - William Jestin has come on to day again to the Barn Neelands and him have come to a settlement. Neelands goes out without paying any rent and gives over the place to William THURSDAY, August 6th, 1857 - Last of hay making - about 24 loads of hay without any wet Continues fine, the weather is now very pleasant, not too warm, and a nice breeze blowing. Uncle Alec and the Boys helped me in this forenoon with the last of my hay - we brought it in in two Loads. there is now 37 Loads in all. Alec received a Letter from Esquesing this morning intimating that aunt's wheat was ready for cutting - Alec thereupon made ready and started soon after dinner. Alec Turney goes along with him - he has had a stay of our a week I think. Sister Bella and Kitty is with him. William Jestin and I cut out the hole for the new window from 3 oclock and got the Frame in. he will case it up in the morning. FRIDAY, August 7th, 1857 Put in the oxen - to the Pasture to night. Very fine day with a nice healthy breeze. Uncles have finished hauling Alec's Bark from his side of the creek this forenoon, in the afternoon they fired the remainder of the Brush in the his Fallow, it burnt very well - William finished the window this morning. I Glazed it - I blocked up some sleepers this afternoon under the Granary and chaff house. in the afternoon I begun to the summer Fallow by drawing out some dung on it and begining cross ploughing it. I am in the custom these times of taking a bathe in the creek at night - it is a little cool but it is very bracing. Jamie is along with me. I see that my oats are now nicely out in the head area only now. SATURDAY, August 8th, 1857 Continues very fine, but it has been rather hot. I have been ploughing in the summer Fallow but got rather slowly along as the plough did not clean herself, and the day so hot, one of the oxen had his tounge out a little while. William Jestin and Kennedy of Everton have been talking together to day of the renting of the new store in Everton. William is away down to night to see something in regard to it. I have been taking notice to the smut in Alec's wheat to night - it really looks very bad, I understand harvest has begun up here. Duncan Anderson has begun last Thursday to cut. Alec Stewart is also busy – SUNDAY, August 9th, 1857. Weather still very fine, though much more cool than yesterday. to night it has some what the appearances of a change. these nights this some time are fine and cool. We have had this forenoon a fine picking at raspberries in Dunbar's Slashing - after dinner Margaret and I paid John Webb a visit , both he and the Mistress were at home, and we staid untill after supper. they seem to be a great deal more comfortable since moving into there new house, and besides the new Barn being so convenient to them - the Misses Robertson called in as they went on their way home from Mitchells to night �MONDAY, August 10th, 1857 Very fine day. Sunshine the most of the day, but fine and cool. there was a very heavy dark cloud that went over us but no rain seemed to accompany it. there was some wind. I have been ploughing in the summer Fallow to day and got a little better along than on Saturday. the Plough kept tolerably clean. Jamie has been in the summer Fallow a good part of the day burning up roots and stumps. Margaret Picked a few Pounds of Rasp Berries to day for preserving out of Dunbar's Slashing - Martin Jestin has brought his new Family from Guelph to day the Fleas continue to bother us a great deal yet - although it will not bear a comparison with the time gone bye TUESDAY, August 11th, 1857. A very fine day, pretty warm but a pretty nice breeze. I have been Ploughing in the Summer Fallow untill supper time, and got along pretty well - after supper I went down to Everton on the mare on the hunt for preserve jars as Margaret's now at that work, but we were too late, they were all gone. Alec got up from Esquesing at about 3 oclock - Margaret Rogers is along with Bella and him, but no one from the McIntosh Family. they sent up some Currants for Margaret - I see that Hassett has quite a number of hands cutting his wheat. Old Mr Theaker is also at his. Benjamin Carr was into Guelph today and he tells me that the Fall wheat that way is very badly rusted. Uncle fired Alec's log heaps WEDNESDAY, August 12th, 1857. A very dull day, about noon we had an exceedingly heavy Shower. it cleared up a little after dinner and though pretty dull we had no rain of any account. Alec was chunking up his log heaps this forenoon I was helping - he got a good burn on them - John Francy has had Ben Carr with and himself chopping up the old logs in my Fallow this forenoon. in the afternoon they helped me to log. Alec was also helping us - and we got pretty well along after getting out of the corner which is generally bothersome - I helped Martin Jestin with the oxen to take a very large stone out of the his summer Fallow, just before dinner, we had 3 yokes at it. THURSDAY August 13th, 1857. A very warm day, and though there was not a bad breeze of wind, the heat was nevertheless very oppressive. I was ploughing in the summer Fallow but I did not do much on account of the great heat. the oxen seemed to feel it much. I wrote a Letter after dinner to Margaret's Father. I wished to have some of his Guelph wheat for seed, but I am almost afraid I have been too late in seeing about it. Uncle Nichol took down the Letter and was in time for the mail - the Folks over the way have been picking Rasp Berries over at {Maickens?} to day. they say it is a fine place for them – FRIDAY, August 14th, 1857. Another warm forenoon - last night I think was the hottest of the season as yet. it really was unsufferable - after dinner to day we had an exceedingly heavy storm of wind and rain. it lasted but a short time, it however laid down the oats and wheat considerably. I logged this forenoon with the same hands as on Wednesday and after working an hour after dinner, the rain stopped us, and we did not start at it again. I was sorry however that we didn't as it turned out a fine afternoon - I sold a fat Ewe to Ben Carr for 5$. he pays as soon as he can. there is considerable lightning about. these some days back, but this last storm has brought it quite cool again SATURDAY, August 15th, 1857. Barn Burnt Continues very warm, although last night was very cool after the great storm - I have been ploughing in the summer Fallow the most of the day, and got it finished - I could not drive fast in the Plough on account of the heat. Jamie has now started to learn the flute playing and seems to get along pretty fair - there is a Barn and Shed I hear Burnt over in Erin by the Lightning of yesterday - hay, new Thrashing Machine & Fanning Mill, Waggon, and so on were destroyed with it. I hear today (Sunday) that it is John Glen who is the Loser. William I rather think owns the machine. SUNDAY, August 16th, 1857. Very cool last night, and all day it has been cold - there has been some appearance of rain this afternoon and at night it has been raining some. I have been up seeing Samuel Stevenson this afternoon. he met in with an accident which has hurt him considerably. he �had been chopping lately, near his house, and a small tree fell on him that had lodged against the one which he was taking down. the crops up that way seem pretty good - some place though considerably tossed about. I cannot say that I think to much of that part of the country - George Jestin I think has rather a poor Farm, very sandy with great hemlock stumps – MONDAY, August 17th, 1857 Rain last night to all intents and purposes, A very heavy wind accompanied it, and this morning the oats and Spring Wheat is laid nearly flat with the Ground - A good deal of Fall Wheat is now in shock in the country and I fear there will be but a poor accounting of it. after this Deluge, the coolness of the weather however may prevent the wheat from growing as much as it would otherwise do. it has rained a good part of to day although in the afternoon it was but slightly. William Jestin is again at the Barn fixing at the Granary. I have been mending Margaret's shoes to day while it rained. I took out both the oxen and the mare from Dunbar's Pasture to day TUESDAY, August 18th, 1857. Very fine day after the rain, the sun came out pretty hot, and it appears as if things might dry up again a little, it has there is however very little prospect of steady dry weather. I have been cutting poles for the Swing Beam of the Barn, and putting up the stakes and Lumber over the Granary. Uncle Alec helped me awhile, William Jestin is still working at the Granary. James Greive has come up to day from Hamilton. I beleive he was a night on the road - I am troubled a good deal with Hassett's steers. they break down the Bars, and with themselves bring in a host of cattle into the Peas – WEDNESDAY, August 19th, 1857 Quite cool and Showery - not at all good harvest weather - I have been working the most of the day at the swing Beam Poles and other fixings, and got them finished. I have yet the scaffold Poles to get, William Jestin has got the Granary Bins all finished to day. Uncle Alec & Uncle Nichol with James Greive and Betsy convayed Mayard Rogers down to the Railway Station. James Greive was seeing after Dunbar's Farm to rent, but could not get it - the crops that got thrown down have partially risen again, but I fear not enough to do a great deal of good especially the oats – THURSDAY, August 20th, 1857 sent a newspaper to William {illegible surname} - Very fine day after the rain - the sum has been out very bright and altogether it was a good drying day - Alec and I have been working with Benjamin Carr all day, helping him to cut his Fall Wheat - Alec cradled in the forenoon and I cradled in the afternoon. some of wheat was growing in the Grain standing on its feet. Ben has a very heavy crop of wheat both of Fall and Spring. Thomas Tolton is with us tonight - he would have liked us over tomorrow to help him but he was too late, as William Hassett was before him and got our promise of help. FRIDAY, August 21st, 1857 Continues fine although this afternoon showed some signs of change. at night we had quite a bit of a shower. Alec and I have been at Hassett's Thrashing to day. and it has been a very unlucky day for Hassett. the Machine was delayed untill noon after having all his hands from the morning on the ground. after they did get started there was very little done. the wheat being very damp and shortly after supper the Machine breaking down. I think they thrashed 59 Bushels, a good many People are hurrying in there wheat to day into their Barns although I hardly think it can be ready for it. SATURDAY, August 22d, 1857 Quite a heavy rain through the night. this morning and the most of the it has also rained without intermission. there was some very heavy thunder and lightning towards Evening, and one clap especially seemed very nigh. I have had to get another batch of Poles for the scaffold in the Barn - the other ones I got being too short - Thomas Tolton has been over tonight and wishes Alec and I to help them on Monday at the wheat. we promised to go if nothing occurred to stop us. Uncles are now a good way on with the {found? Probably re foundation} for a root house - I hear that a great deal of wheat is growing even on its feet. �SUNDAY, August 23d, 1857 Still raining and as unsettled as ever through the day - towards night however the rain ceased and a very cold wind has got up. it almost feels as if it might bring frost. all accounts of the state of the grain in the country is most sickening - Duncan Robertson I understand has all of his Forty acres cut and none in the Barn - Toltons are very little better off. And Hassetts in the same fix. Alec 's wheat Uncle Alec was saying is growing a little in the head in some spots Margaret has had a visit of the Misses Jestin to day - Margaret yesterday made 1 kettle of soft soap, and another of hard soap. she also preserved some Berries she got in a present from Harriet Tolton. she seems now quite strong MONDAY, August 24th, 1857 sent a newspaper to James {Miller? or Mitchell?} The first settled looking day we have had for a long time. Farmers are now looking very anxiously for the weather to take up. Alec & I have been over at Toltons to day helping them to cut their wheat. I was cradling along Thomas & William and we cut down about 6 acres of very heavy wheat. Thomas Hamilton, George Tolton & Alec followed us and they had a very hard job of it. their oat crop over there looks very ready and lying down considerably - the spring wheat looks to be a very fine crop. Uncles have been branding in Alecs Fallow, and mostly finished it. TUESDAY, August 25th, 1857 Another fine day, and quite settled looking. the new moon is as the saying goes, "stands well up" and dry looking" - may it be so. it would be a great boon to the country - Alec has begun to cut his Fall wheat to day. it is no more than ripe however. I have been harrowing my Summer Fallow to day and before night came I drew out some loads of dung on it besides Margaret has had a visit of her Aunt Mitchell this afternoon. William Jestin has been working at the Barn to day. Martin Jestin is now cutting oats. I see our Peas are now getting pretty ripe and the spring wheat is coloring fast – WEDNESDAY, August 26th, 1857 Continues fine, it is pretty warm and the Spring wheat is ripening fast - there is some appearance of change. I hope it is not for wet, but there is no security in this weather - William Jestin has rented his store to Kennedy to day. as soon as Kennedy got it, he commenced moving into it. I have been drawing dung out on the summer Fallow all day. I might have drawn a load or two more but did not like to put it out on account of the Canadian Thistle roots. there was a few in what I took out, and I was afraid they might grow again - Alec has nearly finished cutting his fall wheat. he cut 50 stoocks yesterday and 55 to day. THURSDAY, August 27th, 1857 Barn finished Very fine this morning and forenoon, it however became cloudy before noon, and it has rained the greater part of this afternoon. towards night it came on very heavy with heavy thunder and Lightning - William Jestin has finished the Barn to day, all that is to be done this season. he is to fix the floor in another season and leaves some lining to be done along with it. Margaret and I went down to Everton after dinner in the Light Waggon. I opened an account Kennedy, and got a few tools. in coming home we called at Duncan Robertson's - he has just got in the last of his Fall wheat before the rain to day, and drawing in the last of his hay when we were there, although it rained a little - the schoolmaster is home again – FRIDAY, August 28th, 1857 Exceedingly heavy rain last night, with great thunder & lightning - the holes in the feilds are filled with water to day, in a manner that I do not think I have seen this season before. there has been considerable rain to day though not steady, to night it is quite as unsettled as ever. Margaret and I cleaned and red up the Barn this forenoon. between dinner and supper I was chopping in the timber Fallow at the old logs. it rained after supper that I could not go out again. I had some unpleasant words with John Francy to day in regard to dissapointing me with the logging, by agreeing to stay on with Ben Carr after promising me long ago. William Hassett has been here to night – SATURDAY, August 29th, 1857 very cool to day, and a little showery. there was little or no sun, and consequently it was a poor drying day. I have been pulling Peas all day. Alec and Jamie came along �in the morning and helped me all day. we cut the greater part of them. they would have been finished had they not been so grassy. John Francy came along to day and talked very saucily to me today in regard to what I said to him yesterday - he says he will do neither Alec's job which he took, nor mine - I think surely John has been put up to it by some evil advisor - what he professes to take so hard is my saying that he was not a man to his word - Uncle Alec has been drawing the firewood logs out of the logging SUNDAY, August 30th, 1857. Very Fine day. the sun has been out, and it has been a beautiful drying day - the very thing needed at present. Alec's Fall Wheat is in very good order considering the very great wet that has been. Alec and I took a ride down on the mares as far as Daniel Stewarts after dinner. we staid on till near night. Miss Scott is now there on a visit. we had not much exchange of thoughts - Daniel seems a little troubled in regard to his wordly matters - after coming home I found that Margaret had been visited by Mr & Mrs McKuchnie and Mr & Mrs Morton. John & William Mitchell were still there. John is now getting a staid looking young man MONDAY, August 31st, 1857. Another fine day, last night indicated it. James & I finished cutting the Peas in the first half of the day - between dinner and supper I cradled in Alec's Spring wheat, Alec followed me - after supper we helped Uncles to dig and load up a load of Potatoes which Alec intends taking to Guelph to morrow. they are Mechanics and are taking the rot badly - the Grass has taken excellently in the Feild of spring wheat - Alec is now cutting, but the wheat is a very poor crop a great deal of smut is in it and it is very badly tossed about . his oats are now about ready for cutting. TUESDAY, September 1st, 1857 Pretty hot day and very fine. the sun has been out all day. I have been cradling in Alec's spring wheat all day. Uncle Alec and Jamie were raking up after me. it is an exceedingly hard job to cut it. it is tossed so much, and so thin - Uncle Nichol turned my Peas today. they intended to take in the Fall wheat to day but it was not dry enough. Alec got back from Guelph in good time. he loaded the Potatoes to Brown at 1/2 Dollar per Bushel. the horses were very warm and sweating the afternoon being so hot. this is a beautiful moonlight night, and cool. WEDNESDAY, September 2d, 1857 Another hot day, beautiful sunshine, and splendid ripening and drying weather for the crops - the Folks over the way have untied the most of the Fall wheat to day, tied it up again and have it nearly all in to night. it was growing in the heart of the sheaves. I have been ridging up to day with the horses. Alec's mare is rather poor just now with that great colt sucking at her, and she seems to be oppressed in the Ploughing of the summer Fallow. it is rather wet and cloggy. Flower is in great heart at present and well up in Flesh, indeed rather much I fear for the good of the colt. THURSDAY, September 3d, 1857 Continues fine harvest weather to day has been very hot and drying. the dews that fall at night are very heavy and it takes nearly two hours of sun to dry it off. I have been at the ridging up this forenoon with the horses. in the afternoon I got Uncle Nichol and Jamie to help me in with the Peas. I expected to take them all in at 4 loads but found that after taking in 4 large Loads we left 2 more in the Feilds. Uncle Alexr and Alec have been working at the wheat all day. Alec has to mow it. some are thinking that there is a change in the air to night. the Northern Lights are beautiful to night FRIDAY, September 4th, 1857 Peas all in Another beautifull harvest day, very heavy dew last night, and the sun has been out very strong to day - we finished taking in the Peas this forenoon, and took in a load of wheat of Alec's before dinner. I continued to help them in the afternoon at the taking in of the spring wheat, and took in 5 Loads - Alec keeps mowing away and we have been taking it in without stooking it up - the colt is mending up now very fast. it is losing its old hair and straightening up on its hind legs and seems to be about as spry as the other - although it is a far way from being as large �SATURDAY, September 5th, 1857 Colt weaning Quite a change again and for the worse. a great quantity of rain has fallen to day and I cannot think that there was any need of it - one shower in particular was very heavy. there was also pretty heavy thunder and lightning. I have been doing a little at the ridging up in the dry spells between showers with the oxen - Alec had the horses at Rockwood conveying Agnes McFarlane up, she is on a visit. they had a wet time of it - John Webb got our Light waggon last night, his Father inlaw being very sick, and we borrowed Martin Jestins. Alec has taken the colt from the mare to day and they are both in a bad way. SUNDAY, September 6th, 1857 Esquesing Fine day after the rain. the sun is out pretty hot and everything is drying quickly up again - I wrote a letter this forenoon for Nichol Rogers desiring him to come and work for me. I take it down to Esquesing and send it off to morrow. I started after dinner with the mares and Lumber Waggon for Esquesing - we went by Acton taking Agnes McFarlane down as far as Alec Hills on her way home. John Mitchell is along with me all the road, we found the road better than might have been expected after so much rain - we passed aunt's but she was not in, and got down in very good time - the Folks are all well. MONDAY WEDNESDAY, September 9 7th, 1857 a mistake of a leaf when writing {out of order} Very heavy dew last night and to day has been very fine. Alec's Spring Wheat is finished drawing in to day. John Mitchell has been cradling for me today and I raked after him. we could not make much headway in it. it is so much tossed and beat down. it is not so bad a crop as I expected - the orchard is looking very well just now. I thought in the spring that there was about 6 trees that would not. I now see them all doing something except one. a good many are burning there fallows round and I am very anxious about bagging so as to get in some seed. TUESDAY, September 8th, 1857 Some frost last night, though nothing to hurt. it has continued cool all day, but it has been very fine. I sold a sheep to Vane this morning. 6 $ the price if weighing 60 lbs or over, if under 5 1/2 $. I have been cutting in the spring wheat to day for the first. it is greatly laid down and tossed - I have been cutting, raking and binding myself. Alec is not through yet with his wheat - his oats are now ready for cutting - he has a few down - I was over at James Mc Kachine to night seeing if I could get him to help me today in the beginning of next week. James Mitchell was there. they both think they may help me some MONDAY WEDNESDAY, September 9th 7th, 1857 a mistake Shingles {out of order} Fine Morning, and continues a fine day. pretty cool which made it a good travelling day - I got the wheat bagged up - after breakfast, 12 Bushells - got other things ready and Bella and I started for home at about 1/2 after ten. we called at aunts, stayed only a little. I have had to milk Flower a few times, although she is not so fractious as I expected - I bargained for 5 thousand of shingles at Balinaferd from Campbell the store keeper, 3 months credit, 2 3/4 per thousand, we got home shortly after 6 and the mares have sweat none I believe all the road. the roads were very good the most of the way THURSDAY, September 10th, 1857 Another very fine day - heavy dew last night - And very warm. John Mitchell staid all night and helped me this forenoon - we finished cutting the wheat, and bound and stooked up 12 stooks. the rest we cut is so green, we thought it would better lay in the swarth awhile. in the afternoon I hitched up the mares and finished ridging up the far side of the Lane. I intend if possible to plough this side of the Lane to morrow. Uncles have been burning the Brush in the Beaver Meadow. Alec is cutting away hard at his oats - they dont stand very well – FRIDAY, September 11th, 1857 Fall wheat sowing Very hot last night, and to day has been very hot, had it not been for the fine breeze that blew, it would have been exceedingly so. about supper time, it came on some rain with heavy thunder & Lightning after dark there was a very heavy shower, I have been ridging up all day with the horses - I think I Ploughed over the acre by supper time. Uncle Nichol sowed 4 Bushels of seed, on the part of the feild beginning at the south side of the Lane ridge �to the fence next the orchard - about 2 acres. Jamie harrowed it in with the oxen the nigh oxe had his tongue out the most of the time - I am wishing to night that I had taken in my wheat this afternoon - Uncles have been tying up oats – SATURDAY, September 12th, 1857 Very misty this morning, and damp. it however cleared up to be a fine sunshiny afternoon. there was very little of any sunshine in the forenoon. I finished up ploughing this forenoon by 11 oclock. got Fanny fed as Alec has her away down to Esquesing this afternoon. Alec finished cutting his oats this forenoon. between dinner and supper Jamie & I finished harrowing and water furrowing the summer Fallow. Uncle Nichol sowed the 8 Bushels of seed on the feild as nearly as may be. I thought to bind up after supper some wheat that was left in the swath, but found it too wet after binding a little of it. I took a walk down to John Jestin's house to night to see him about logging, but he was not there - I beleive the young man is doing pretty well who got his arm taken off last Thursday with the Thrashing Machine at old Mr Everts – SUNDAY. September 13th, 1857. Very warm to day. the sun is out quite strong and hot, and it has dried up the wet grain considerably - I raked and tied up some little wheat that was left unbound on account of its greenness. after doing that, I had intended to start after dinner to the fifth Line to hear a preacher, one of the "Plymouth Brethren" I believe, but the weather began to wear an unsettled appearance thundering a good deal too - and as the wheat was ready to take in, we went at it Uncle & I - we got in 2 Loads, and had not the last quite in when the rain came on, and a very dark dismal night followed - Thomas Tolton is over at the other house, and William Jestin here to night MONDAY, September 14th, 1857 Very dark looking this morning. And all forenoon we have had broken weather. there was one very heavy shower, in the afternoon it cleared up fine - I have been on the hunt a great part of the day to get hands for logging. at John Jestin in the morning before breakfast, after breakfast went over to Ben Carr, from there to James Mitchells, and on to John Copland to see Arthur Hassett, and then to David Stewart's to see William Dickson. James Mitchell and James McKachine comes tomorrow if well, Ben Carr a day when he can and Arthur Hassett Friday & Saturday, if it keeps fine from this to then. William Dickson thinks he may come. I chopped old logs in the Fallow after supper TUESDAY, September 15th, 1857 last of wheat Fine day, much to be relished in this troublesome time. James Mitchell and James Mc Kachine have been logging with me to day. we got along middling well. Uncles have been binding Alec's Oats. After supper I hitched up the mares and Uncle Nichol and Jamie helped me in with the last of the wheat - we made 3 loads of it - some of the sheaves were a little damp in the heart. I notice some of the wheat shooting up above ground. to night again is looking rather suspiciously dull - I'm afraid it bodes for more wet. WEDNESDAY, September 16th, 1857 Very dull and unsettled looking this morning, and very damp and inauspicious for harvesting. a great many oats are yet to cut in the country, and in a very bad mess too generally. I have been all day helping Thomas Vane to thrash. I had the Mare along too. he got very little done in the forenoon - the machine not going right. in the afternoon he got somewhat better along - I was up at James Mitchell after dark, seeing if I could get him to log tomorrow. Vane's Man is to come to help me. Uncles are preparing for the new land sowing. they took in 1 Load of Oats to day for the first – THURSDAY, September 17th, 1857 Very showery and unsettled to day, the morning was very mistyand and it was not till some Thunder and rain came that it broke away. we logged from about ten oclock this forenoon till dinner, but the afternoon looked so bad that we did not venture it again it cleared up somewhat before night, and I fired a few heaps, they seemed to go pretty well considering the wet. Vane is drawing out and selling his spring wheat to Plewis is at a Dollar bushel--- -- The Fall wheat is now getting nicely up in the summer Fallow. �FRIDAY, September 18th, 1857 Very fine day, it did not look very well in the morning but it cleared away before long and we had a fine cool day for working. I had a fine peice logged to day, Arthur Haskels, Vane’s hired man, James Mitchell & Uncle Alec were helping me, and we got along well, Alec is sowing and harrowing in with the horses to day. John Francy has Ben Carr helping him to cut logs in the Fallow to day. John was giving me rather over the coals in his foolish way again, I was leaving it with James Mitchell to settle but as James did not take me up, I just took the job off Johns hands SATURDAY, September 19th, 1857. Kept dry this forenoon although it threatened wet enough in the afternoon we had some rain and a very cold wind along with it. my log heaps are burning very well. I fired them last night , and they have burned very well considering the wet in the afternoon. I have been picking up and firing what I missed last night - Alec drew in 5 Loads of oats this forenoon. some were not fit. a great deal of them are still in swath. I never saw such a season. there is never a chance for binding what is cut, let alone putting in the Barn. rain, rain rain SUNDAY, September 20th, 1857. Pretty fine day, although the morning looked very cloudy and unsettled looking. it has been rather cool, but some of the sun blinks were pretty hot. Isabella and the girls are away over to William Toltons in Eramosa - the 3 Boys and Harriet have them away with them in the Lumber Waggon. there is 8 in all and a pretty good load it is, they were home in pretty good time - I kept at home all day - we have had a visit of Duncan Robertson and Wife - they were on their way home from James Mitchells - the fires burnt pretty well in the Fallow today - I do not think there will be much branding. MONDAY, September 21st, 1857. Very hard white frost last night, the first frost of any note we have had this season. it has been a very fine day. although in the afternoon it again threatens rain. Alec has finished taking in his oats to night - I have been a part of to day in the Fallow. in the afternoon I began to cut his oats. William Jestin has been cutting with the cradle but it is an ugly job. the ground is very wet, and the oats are laid pretty flat although pretty much one way. Old Mr O Herran has been reaping in them this afternoon. And I expect him until they are done. I also expect Edward tomorrow TUESDAY, September 22d, 1857. Some frost last night but not so hard as last night the night before. the day has been very fine although in the morningforenoon it was a little wet. Margaret has been very sick last night and part of to day. her Aunt Mitchell has been with her all last night, and to day I had to go after her Aunt Robertson, as well as Mrs Lorree - she however got well before very long again. Willian Jestin has been cradling this afternoon at the oats. Edward O Herran has been reaping in them also in the afternoon. we have had a visit of James Mitchell to night, as well as Duncan Robertson. they were anxious to know about Margaret WEDNESDAY, September 23d, 1857. A little frost last nght again, and it was rather dull a part of the day, althog little or no rain. I took home Mrs Loree and Mrs Robertson this morning after breakfast. Margaret has been fine to day. I branded up the Fallow after coming home. Uncle Alec and Jamie helped me. we cleaned the most of what we logged, of the large brands, a good part of the small stuff is yet to pick up. Alec is harrowing the last of his Fallow to day. the Pigeons are harboring greatly about it. they are shouting away at them now and again - the cattle have now full range of the after grass. THURSDAY, September 24th, 1857. Warmer last night. I think no frost. it has been a very fine day. Alec and I finished branding the peice for fall wheat this forenoon and picked it up partly - Old Mr O Herran has been reaping all day in the oats - Edward and him were both all day yesterday - I began to cradle in them after dinner, but being asked by Martin Jestin to help to draw in his Peas. I did so loading all the time in the feild, he had 2 Teams going - John Francy is now chopping up Alec's �Fallow logs and scattering trees - I notice the feild wheat now in the second leaf, considerable fallows round are yet to plough FRIDAY, September 25th, 1857. (Peter McDougall died to day) Misty this morning and not cold. the day broke out beautifull an hour or two after sunrise, and it continued a fine drying harvest day. I have been at the oats all day. the old man cut at them till about an hour after dinner. I cradled all forenoon. Jamie also was a good while at them - Uncle Nichols was binding a good part of the day and Jamie and I in the afternoon - pretty near the half of them is done - they are a fine crop and very clean. Alec has been at James McKeachies raising - he did not get the walls of the house all up. Uncle Alec is sick to day. SATURDAY, September 26th, 1857 Very fine day. the sun came out strong, and it had been a fine drying day for outstanding crops. Alec & Jamie have been helping me all day at the oats. Edward O Herran and his father also in the afternoon. Edward from about 11 oclock, we finished both binding and drawing in. we took in two loads after sundown. the oats seem to be in good condition, I think. There is a 121 stoocks of them. I believe both the Toltons and John Webb have made a late finish of theirs as well to day - I got "Flower" shod to day and agreed to let James Mitchell take her to Arthur Village on Monday, for Lumber for James McKuchin. Margaret keeps pretty well. Uncle Alec keeps sickly to day yet. Peter McDougal died yesterday at noon I believe. he had I understand a bloody flux. SUNDAY, September 27th 1857. Very warm and very fine day - there has been the most of the day a heavy wind blowing and pretty hot. there has also been scattering clouds flying. to night it has considerably darkened up and we have had very heavy thunder and Lightning. there was quite a blaze got up in the South west. I was afraid it might be a building. Alec started off for the Funeral at noon, 2 oclock was the hour for departure with the corpse. I left here at about 3 oclock, in order to meet them. I called at Duncans taking the "Koran" home to Mr Campbell. I was on the Ground a considerable time before the Funeral arrived, and before we got through and home again, it was not far from night. William Tolton is here to night MONDAY, September 28th, 1857. A little Showery to day. a pretty cool, not at all a drying day for those that have crops out. Thomas Vane has a good many oats out yet. he is busy cutting to day. Jamie and I have had the oxen and waggon on the Fallow cleaning and Picking up making ready for sowing - we got about 2 acres all ready. there is a great quantity of trash left on the Ground on account of the wet weather. nothing being burnt up but what has a very good chance. we got a Letter from Esquesing to night. all is well. they have just newly got over their harvest, I think, the same day that I did. TUESDAY, September 29th, 1857. Very windy, but fine weather - somewhat cool frosty night and occasional showers - Alec and Uncles are busy with the root house - they are now putting up the Log walls of it. Uncle Nichol sowed about 2 acres of the Fallow to day - pretty near all that is ready. he sowed 2 Bags on it - I was almost afraid it would be too thick but we will see - it was on the end next the woods, and about 19 rods this way. Jamie harrowed in the forenoon and I dug tunnels and hold Burs Mullin {illegible}, in the afternoon I harrowed while Jamie took the hoe, I shifted in the cooking stove to night. it is getting pretty cool now. WEDNESDAY, September 30th, 1857. Frost last night. everything seemed white enough this morning for snow to be on them. I expected the mare home this morning but they did not get home till 3 oclock. Jamie finished cross harrowing about an hour after dinner. I have been hoeing pretty nearly all day at the dirt in the Fallow - Alec has been drawing off his firewood from the Fallow, after Jamie got done harrowing - fine clear nights now, the moon is getting fine and large. we are beginning to experience the days very short. after supper is now very short, and we cannot sit long after it if we want any thing done. �THURSDAY, October 1st, 1857 A very disagreeable day. Very cold, and raining a little the whole day. I was very anxious to make a finish of sowing to day, and so I did, but Jamie and I had to work on through all the wet to do it. the wet though not very great was still enough to make it very disagreeable. Uncle Nichol sowed it for me. it took all the seed to a few grains. Uncles and Alec are working very constant at the root house - they intend raising the upper house on Saturday. I got Alec to kill a Lamb this morning. Isabella is now busy making my shirts, and Margaret knitting mitts for me. FRIDAY, October 2d, 1857. Last night was very cold and to day has been fine and dry also very cold. I have been helping Alec all day, in getting logs cut and drawn for the root house. for the first time this season I have worn my vest under my over shirt and wrought with it all with comfort. this night is again blowing up extremely cold, at least so it feels now to me. Uncle Alec keeps poking away at the fired stumps and they are burning wonderfully away. Vane I see is still working away at his harvest - he is to day at his Peas/ John Mitchell brought to Margaret about a Peck of Plumbs to day and she has preserved them SATURDAY, October 3d, 1857. Rather dull today though somewhat warmer then yesterday - Alec has got the roof house raised over the root house today. I have been there helping to raise. Martin Jestin and son William, with James McDermaid & William Tolton took up the Corners. there was only John Webb and Ben Carr with ourselves helping to raise the Logs. I went after getting through and brought home a Load of Sand. I think Vane has just got through with his harvest to night. he is the last I think of the neighbors although I believe there is considerable out in the country yet. SUNDAY, October 4th, 1857 Very fine day, the sun has been shining all day and much finer and warmer than we have experienced for some time - I have kept the house pretty close all day on account of Margaret being alone. Isabella has been at meeting. Betsy accompanied her. Thomas Tolton and his sister Jane has paid us a visit to day as also John Hassek, John Mitchell, and Jamie and Duncan Robertson. I took a walk down as far as Robert Morton to night, and wondered on coming back that Isabella had deserted Margaret for other company – MONDAY, October 5th, 1857 Very fine day, and pretty warm. the sun has been out and it has been altogether a fine day. I went at fixing up mortar for plastering but found the Lime not easily mixed on account of standing so long. I then left it and after dinner went at digging out the found for a pit for the Potatoes. Jamie helped me and I got it dug out nearly 2 feet deep - and a drain also dug first Alec has drawn 2 loads of Lumber from Everton and taken down a grist of 14 Bushels of wheat Alec got Fanny shod all around today. TUESDAY, October 6th, 1857 continues fine, pretty warm - we have now such weather as would have done a great deal of good to the country 2 or 3 weeks ago, however some People will get the good of it, there is still a good deal of grain out in the country - Our horses have been all day at Vane's Thrashing. Alec has been there all day - I was there in the forenoon and got Jamie to go in the afternoon for me. I went down to Everton in the afternoon with the oxen and waggon and brought home a Load of stakes for the root house. I wrote a Letter for Esquesing to day, and as Jamie was getting the grist this forenoon, I got it sent to Rockwood by Simon Plewis – WEDNESDAY, October 7th, 1857 Still very fine weather - this day has been rather more so than ordinary fine. I have again been with Vane all day Thrashing - Jamie was there in the afternoon Alec went down to Ballinafad for my Shingles to day - brought a Thousand in the hay rack. Edwards Father has been thrashing Peas for me to day - I have to be with James McKachie to morrow if all well, to help to thrash. My horses have also to be there - Mrs Cox of Everton died last night at nine oclock - we had white frost last night. �THURSDAY, October 8th, 1857 Continues very fine. it is really charming weather. I was this forenoon along with Jamie and the horses at James McKachie's Thrashing. Vane thrashed for him and got along very well. Jamie had 60 Bushels of wheat, 10 of oats - some of the Thrashers went to Cox's Funeral after getting done - Jamie and I after coming home fitted and put up the rafters on the root house and covered it with Slabs. Thomas Tolton with his horses have been at Thrashing yesterday and to day – FRIDAY, October 9th, 1857. Very dull all day, with the exception of sunrise when there was a few minutes sunshine - there has been quite a mist all day. Alec & Uncle Nichol & Isabella have been at Guelph to day . they had a Load of Potatoes with other things to dispose of. they saw Guelph Show when in. I have got the most done to the skeleton of the root house to day. Uncle Alec helped me with the most of the forenoon. After supper I was drawing somewhat at stumps in the pasture feild, and fired them - the stumps burn real well just now. Isabella is troubled a little with toothache. SATURDAY, October 10th 1857. John Born Continues beautiful weather - this day has been exquisitly fine. Margaret took sick this morning before 5 oclock, and continued very bad untill about 2 oclock when the Baby was Born. before taking breakfast I hitched up and went for her Aunt Grace. Jamie afterwards went down and brought up her Aunt Mary. after awahile again he went down and brought up Mrs. Lorree, I took Mrs Lorree home after dark, and called at Robertson's to give them the news. Alec and Uncles have been putting the Rafters and Sheeting on their root house, and I fixing up for fattening the hogs - the two aunts are staying over night. Margaret appears to be getting round again. she is as well as could be expected. SUNDAY, October 11th, 1857. Quite misty this morning untill about 9 or 10 oclock - it then cleared off to another very fine day. it continues to be pretty warm. Alec and Jamie started off this morning by 5 oclock for Esquesing - with the Lumber waggon - he means to bring up a Load of apples to morrow from Humes'. Margaret has been tolerably well the greater part of the day. towards night she became very weak and faintish. the Baby keeps very quiet and appears to be doing well. we have had quite a number of visitors to day all appearing anxious regarding Margaret & Baby. Grace Robertson is with us all night. MONDAY, October 12th, 1857. Very dull all day, and there was considerable rain in the afternoon. it is rather a change from the very fine weather we have had for so long a time - for a week's fine weather this season is considered a rarity. I have been fixing up round the house to day. plastering & cc. I agreed with William Cutting to day for a weeks work, wages the same as he gets from John Webb. Margaret is some better to night, although she has been pretty weakly throught the day. the Baby seems to be doing pretty well - Alec and Jamie have got home before dark, with 22 Bushels Apples price from 1/10 1/2 to 2/8 per Bushel. they were at John McIntosh all night and started from there at 8 this morning – TUESDAY, October 13th, 1857. hogs Fatting Put the hogs up to day to fatten - Very fine day after the rain, it has been fine and warm with stready sunshine. William Cutting has come this morning and been digging at the Potatoes all day. Margaret had a very uneasy night, and this forenoon I was greatly alarmed about her, - having yesterday taken a Doze of Castor oil, and at night fall a Doze of No.1 Pills, and not moving her - She desired me to give her a Doze of No 2. I accordingly gave her them but she suffered most severely by them. indeed I was afraid they would make an end of her. I think they are a Pill that should not be used by a very weak person - Margaret's Father & Mother came up to day. they were up about 2 oclock - Margaret had got a turn to the better before they came up – WEDNESDAY, October 14th, 1857. Another fine day, with a pretty strong breeze. it has been overcasting a little. Uncle Alec is away down to James Humes after a Load of Apples for me. he volunteered to go for me as I could not well leave myself. Margaret's Father would liked to have �stayed over to day and gone to the Eramosa Show, but her Mother would not hear of it. they started off home after dinner. Father had a walk over the Place before dinner, we were back to the stake. Margaret has been a good deal better to day and the Baby seems to do well - had a visit of Mrs Carr. I finished Plastering up the house to day, and William & I begun to cover in the root house after supper – THURSDAY, October 15th, 1857. Cloudy this morning, and continued rather dull all day but no rain. it has been withal a very fine day. the Fall wheat is growing nicely by this weather. William & I finished the root house this forenoon - in the afternoon we took down the waggons and dug potatoes bringing home a Load with us. I turned them into the house by the spout after dark - the folks over the way are now peeling apples every night - Uncle Alec has got home in good time with my apples 10 Bushels, 10 at 1/2 $. 6 at 1/4 $ - Margaret is gathering strength though it may be slowly. her Breasts trouble her a good deal - she is applying Borax & sugar to them. Isabella is a good nurse, and she gets pretty well tired – FRIDAY, October 16th, 1857. Rather a change of weather - Cloudy and cold, looks like rain but none as yet. this is the day of the County Show - Alec was at it. William Cutting and I have been digging all day at the Potatoes, and pretty nearly finished them. we brought home two Loads. they are a fine crop. the red merrinoes especially - the old Man across the way was helping us in the forenoon - the Fanning Pedlar came along today and left a Fanning Mill for Alec. I gave my My note Payable 3 months from this date. 22 Dollars, without interest - Margaret is gaining strength slowly. she is sitting up tonight. Uncles are busy at the Potatoe digging – SATURDAY, October 17th, 1857. Rather gloomy to day, and very cool. it rained a little towards and after night - William Cutting and I have been at the Dung drawing out to day, with both Teams - we were covering the Orchard - we took out 21 Loads from about ten oclock. Uncles and Alec have been at their Potatoes digging. Margaret is now so far better as to be able to be up the greater part of the day, but she suffers severely with her Breasts. the Baby seems to be doing very well, but causes Margaret much pain when sucking - she has been applying several notions to them but does not seem to gain much benefit from them – SUNDAY, October 18th, 1857 Much finer than yesterday though coolish. the sun has been out shining all day - I have kept the house the most of the day, never off the Place. I gathered off the Balsam Trees some of the Gum for Margaret's Breasts - she has been trying that mixed with sweet butter. it seems to have a biting effect on its first application, but it might do good for all - we have had a visit of Harriet, Jane and Thomas Tolton this afternoon also Grace & Catherine Robertson with the Boys, James Mitchell and all the Family excepting Jamie. Margaret has been up the most of the day but is still much distressed with her Breasts. MONDAY, October 19th, 1857 A good deal of rain last night and this forenoon has been rather showery. it however cleared up some in the afternoon and towards night got pretty cool. I took out dung this forenoon to the orchard, and in the afternoon finished drawing in the Potatoes. I measured them 28 Bushels in the two Loads, I reckoned that there would be nearly enough in the other three Loads to make 80 Bushels altogether, or nearly so. the old man has been thrashing Peas all day. over the way they have an apple paring Bee to night - the Toltons are there in a body at least all that were in Erin. Margaret has had a severe headache all day - and sister Betsy is very sick. TUESDAY, October 20th, 1857. Quite an appalling change of weather, we have this morning, winter in no mistake, both the feel of it and the look of it are present with us - the wind is high and most peircing. the snow also where it is drifted is half way to the knees. it has continued very cold all day. but as the day wore on, a great deal of the snow melted way. the sun however went down with considerable still on the Ground. the old man has again been thrashing all day at the Peas - William Jestin has begun the Timber for the stable to day. Warren Jestin and Alec with myself were score �hacking. no Potatoe digging to day. Alec's are all out yet Uncles have been putting some earth on the heaps to day for fear of the frost going through the Potatoe tops – WEDNESDAY, October 21st, 1857. Though not so cold and stormy as yesterday still it has quite a winter feel about it. it froze so hard that neither Uncles nor Alec tried today to dig the Potatoes. We were again at the scoring to day and expected to finish but we fell short somewhat of it, we intend finishing to morrow morning before going to John Webb's raising. William Dixon came along to day wishing to take a job of chopping, but I could not give him a decided answer having before partly engaged to see if Torrence's freinds could not come to terms with me when coming to this part. he gives till tomorrow night to see about it and I must give him an answer – THURSDAY, October 22nd, 1857. Frost last night, but much finer than it has been these two last days. one might dig Potatoes to day. we finished hewing this morning. Alec and I have been with John Webb helping him to raise 2 old log sheds. I quit at about 3 oclock and took down the mare to Everton - got her shod in the front feet, found that Torrance had not got word from his Freinds. in coming home I called at Robert Morton's and gave the chopping to William Dixon. Warren Jestin has been drawing from the woods the shed timber - he got everything home but the sleepers - Margaret continues to be much distressed with her Breasts. I wrote down to her Father to day, sent it by Rockwood. FRIDAY, October 23d, 1857. Another tolerable fine day. I would have been digging Potatoes all day with Alec, but could not go untill the afternoon. Uncle Nichol and I in the forenoon went to Vane's and cleaned and Bagged as well as brought home 56 Bushels of oats - Alec had formerly got 20 Bushels from him which made in all 76 Bushels - 1/4 $ per Bushel is the price and he owes 19$. we took up the debt in oats for fear of losing all - Vane has made a very poor speck of that farm and does not seem to try to make it much better. William Jestin and Warren are working at the framing of the stable. SATURDAY, October 24th, 1857. A very dissagreeable day although it has not rained very heavy. still it has been pretty constant and uncomfortable. I took down this morning to Everton a grist of chopped stuff. 14 Bags, 12 Bushels of Peas, the rest of oats - William Jestin, Warren & Alec helped me last night to clean them. I went to Rockwood to get some things for Margaret and the Baby. they are neither very well. Margaret still suffers very much from her Breasts. I called at John Stewarts in coming home - got dinner, but did no business as I intended desired. it was very late before I got my grist, and I had a dark uncomfortable ride home - the Thirteen road is now shocking bad – SUNDAY, October 25th, 1857. Rather dull kind of day, though not wet as yesterday - towards night there was some little rain. the two Isabella's have been away on horseback to see Mrs Glen. they say she looks bad but seems to be in pretty good spirits - we have not had many visitors, Duncan Robertson and part of family called in as they were on their way home from Mitchels. I was up seeing James Mitchell - he has had a very sickly week of it. he has been Beadfast the most part of the week - I suppose a very bad cold is the trouble. I have now a very bad cold. Alec the same and I suppose others of the family - Margaret is not yet any better and the Baby seems sick to night – MONDAY, October 26th, 1857 Paid Pasture Lumber Exceedingly windy and cold last night, the greater part of the day the wind has kept up very high, and the cold is pretty severe. I had a very bad night of it. the Baby has not been very well, and Margaret is far from able to work away with it when it is fretful. I have brought home 2 loads of Lumber I borrowed from Martin Jestin. 36 scantling in one the rough edge is yet to measure. the old man is taking up his Potatoes to day - Alec and Uncles are taking home the Potatoes from below to day. 101 Bushels in about 3/4 of an acre – TUESDAY, October 27th, 1857. Not so immoderately cold to day. the wind keeps pretty high. I measures 12 Bushels of Potatoes for the old man and took them home. he owes me about 2 days �work. I had also 2 or 3 Bushels to add to my own pile. I was drawing the sleepers for the stable home from the woods and they are a very hard job. I got their one end on the cart wheels, but still they were heavy enough. Margaret and the Baby are both now very sick - they have fallen away very much in one day - I have been over at Tolton's to night asking them to help to raise on Thursday. I have asked other hands. WEDNESDAY, October 28th, 1857. Much milder to day, but great appearances of a storm in the sky. there has been a little snow falling - Warren Jestin and I have been drawing in the shed logs and preparing for the raising tomorrow. I wrought the horses, William Jestin helped us awhile. we cut 9 rafters and drew them home - we had a visit of Mrs Avery & Harriet Tolton also of Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Robertson - the Baby still continues very fretful, it seems to be very sick. James McKachie has brought some things for the sick folks from Guelph. Margaret's Breasts are still very sore – THURSDAY, October 29th, 1857 raised the sheds to day Somewhat misty in the morning, and a little dull in the middle of the day. but a very fine day through all. we got at it pretty early this morning, and got things ready for the hands when they would gather - we got up the frame shed in the forenoon, and in the afternoon put up the other two , covering one with the big Basswood troughs again. we had altogether about 18 hands and had enough to do with the Frame - it had to be put up by peicemeal - Uncle Alec came near getting a very serious hurt, but as it was, it passed off slightly. an axe fell on his head from the shed Beam while he was holding a stud below. John Rafferty is now up seen about settling with Vane. he has been helping us the most of the day – FRIDAY, October 30th, 1857. Very fine day, again misty this morning but it soon passed away, and a beautiful day followed for the work I have been at. I have been down at Paterson's old mill for a Load of Lumber for William Jestin - though the roads are pretty heavy in some parts still on the whole they are not so bad as I expected. I started a good while before day light and it was nearly 8 oclock before we got back to Everton. William Jestin came home along with me and we brought home a Load of rough {ed?} I borrowed from Martin Jestin. it was nearly 11 oclock before we got home - Margaret and the Baby have both got a turn to the better now - I am pretty wearied with my jostling to day over the rough roads. SATURDAY, October 31st, 1857. Lumber Cool, raw sort of day - not much sunshine - with flying clouds - William Jestin is on working at the stable to day. I have traded to day with George Gray the white faced Heifer for a fat Cow. he at first bargaining for the little red cow, but on second thought hemight would rather have the other, and I made no objections. I measured the Lumber I got from Martin Jestin and there was 950 feet of rough edge - Alec took a grist for the hogs to day and got it ground - he got 15 Bushels of Peas from me. Margaret and Baby are both getting better but the Baby is very cross. SUNDAY, November 1st, 1857 Pretty fine this morning but soon got up to be a dull cold sort of day toward night it rained a little but as the wind changed from east to west I think there will not be much rain - I paid James Mitchell on visit this afternoon. Mrs Mitchell is very sick - she kept her bed all yesterday and today while I was there. James is getting better though slowly - the girls have all been over at Tolton's this afternoon - Uncle Alexander has been down at Mr Fife's with the light waggon to day with the schoolmaster - I put in the Beats and Parsnips to day when it threatened cold and rain – MONDAY, November 2d, 1857. (Vane cleared, hunting him up today Cold stormy day. the wind has been high, and a sleety snow has been falling the most of the day - I cut brought home the remainder of the rafters this forenoon and William cut them too short in the framing. 4 in number spoilt. I shifted the fence about the Barn. I Bagged up 7 Bags of Peas & oats for chopping and took them down to the mill. I got at Kennedy's to night 24 lbs of shingle nails. Alec received a Letter from Aunt Ellen by Post to night. Margaret's Breasts are getting better fast now, but she continues weakly otherwise. the Baby seems to be doing well – �TUESDAY, November 3d, 1857 Forenoon rather stormy - more snow falling - I took the opportunity to half sole my Boots - afternoon I put up the fences about the Barn Yard. put the saddle on the mare and went for hands to log tomorrow and after - I went across to Tolton's and Ben Carr, they both promised to come as also Jamie McKachie on Friday & Saturday. William Jestin and Warren have been closing in the stable. Alec has been ploughing at the sod with the oxen. the Baby seems to thrive but is very cross – WEDNESDAY, November 4th, 1857 Very fine but great appearances of rain - it can hardly pass off without rain the signs are so great. we have logged to day, got but middling by along - the timber too much crossed to get along fast - William Tolton, Warren Jestin, William Dixon & myself were the hands - William Dixon Teamsters, we fired all the heaps to night - they are burning fine - there is a strong breeze. Alec is dunging the Orchard. the Pigs are now not able to eat so much they did a week ago. they are looking very fat for the time of being fed. THURSDAY, November 5th, 1857 Threatening rain all forenoon but held off till after dinner. it then began to rain and continued steady till night - we logged in the forenoon, did middling. the chopping is not first rate. Uncle Alec & John Francy supplied the Place of the two Williams of yesterday - this afternoon while it rained, Warren Jestin & myself picked the most of the half Dollar apples - brought from the Barn a Bag & half to peel. peeled and cored a Bag - had the help of the other folks - we also laid by in the cellar 2 Bags of picked ones, and a bag of small ones. wind getting up to night – FRIDAY, November 6th, 1857. Fine day after the rain - sunshine with a nice breeze - the same hands have been logging to day, as did yesterday - we expected James McKachie to help us but he came and plead off as he wished to go and seize on some of Vane's late property - they are making quite a great ado about poor Vane now that he is away - we got pretty well along with the logging to day - better than yesterday - Alec is drawing at the dung and Uncle is with me in his place. we have had a visit of Mrs Stewart & Mrs Scott this afternoon. they walked up through the mud – SATURDAY, November 7th, 1857. Pretty nice day. great appearance of rain and about noon had a little but none of any account - we have been logging again to day. James McKachie is place of John Francy of yesterday - we got along but very slowly - the part next the fence was exceedingly hard to do - there was so much old brands that had been taken out of the other fallow. old hemlocks and one thing and another. John Rafferty has had a Plough Bee to day, Alec was there - they had quite a fuss there between Perry and Rafferty but did not do much after all. SUNDAY, November 8th, 1857 Some wet this forenoon but cleared up in the afternoon, it was very misty in the morning we had John Robertson Junr. to dinner with us to day he was at James Mitchell's all night. I took a walk down with him to Duncan Robertson, Mrs Robertson is very sick, and in Bed, we had last night a visit of Martin James Jestins Friends from the west, Miss Mary Ann seems to be a very nice young woman Campbell is their name the Baby is very cross these times I do not know what can be the matter with him. MONDAY, November 9th, 1857. An exceedingly disagreeable day all through rained the whole of the day and sometimes pretty heavy, to night it snode a good deal but it melted nearly as fast as it fell. I took down a grist of 6 Bushels of wheat, the last of the old wheat, I could not get it home with me, but brought home the chopped stuff I took down the other day, I took down on the waggon on top of the grist the Jaunting sleigh to Martin James to get fixed, it was rather shaky in the Box-- I shifted the hens to night up to the Barn. the poor creatures had no shelter from the storm down here TUESDAY, November 10th, 1857. Pretty hard frost last night, and this morning was very cold, the frost gave way as the day wore on and we then had a very fine day, I have begun to plough to day with the horses in the little field at the house Alec is ploughing the sod Warren Jestin has been �shingling and finds it very cold work, Uncle Ale- is away down with the cows this afternoon we have had a visit of Mrs Stewart and Mrs Mitchell this afternoon, James Greive has come alone from Hamilton he has a horse and single Waggon, with a Load of things I bought the {Gun?} from William Mitchell to night, on condition that his father has no objections WEDNESDAY, November 11th, 1857. Frost again last night pretty hard, it has been cold to day but nothing so much as yesterday I went down pretty early this morning to Everton with the horses and brought home the grist of wheat I took down on monday, I did not start the plough untile after dinner, and it took till then to make it right for ploughing it was so much frose. Alec finished his sod to day, he says it was pretty hard this forenoon, Warren Jestin is shingling to day he did not find it so cold as yesterday, I find the little feild plough better than last year when breaking it out, THURSDAY, November 12th, 1857. Some frost last night but little to be compared to the last two nights - it has looked like rain since the breaking of the day, but it held off pretty well untille some time after dinner when it then rained enough to make it dissagreeable to work though hardly enough to make us qwit I ploughed all day in the little feild, George Gray came along in the afternoon but qwit some time before night on account of the wet, the Baby is not at present doing well at all he seems to be sick that make him so cross - the old man spread the dung in the orchard today FRIDAY, November 13th, 1857. Light frost last night I got the little feild finished by noon to day George Gray has been ploughing until nearly night when he qwit as it stormed pretty hard with snow he ploughe this afternoon two rounds about each of the rows of trees, I ploughed there about two hours in in the afternoon, after dinner I went to John Webb and borrowed some Lumber William Jestin has hung all the doors to day on the stable, I got a Letter to day from below, James Anderson keeps the waggon for his own use Isabella got a Globe sent her, the Baby stile is very fretfull and sick SATURDAY, November 14th, 1857. Very heavy frost last night so much so that the Plough is shut out of stable Ground a little snow lies on the Ground, I got at it qwite brisk this morning early and prepared for the Pigs killing, the Old man and Uncle Nichol were helping us Alec was Butcher we did them up pretty smartly, had them all 4 finished between 12 & 1 - excepting one which Alec had not qwite through with Uncle Alec got home to night, got little or no money from Thom Reid, very hard times every body feels the pinches the choppers have been on a day or two at Alecs underbrushing the Baby seems a little better there is a rush {rash} coming out his skin SUNDAY, November 15th, 1857. Still frosty at night, but the day though cold has been a very pleasant one the roads are now pretty tough and hard but a little muddy in the heat of the day I had a turn out with Margaret and the Baby for the first time as far as Mitchells, as it was near night, and they were not at home we came right home again the two Isabellas were at centre meeting to day, had some visitors towards night, and after all the rest had gone the two general sunday night visitors came along William and Thomas Tolton, Alec has been down on a visit to Daniel Stewarts to day, he has been away from an excursion to Toronto MONDAY, November 16th, 1857. A real winter day some frost last night, and very dull great appearance of a fall of something after dinner the snow came on, and by night it was two or three inches deep, this afternoon I got the hogs out up and salted William Dixon cut it up for me it being too stormy for him to under brush I am a little troubled to see such weather and the sheds not fixed, we have been housing the colts to night for the first time the pulled pretty hard at the tie TUESDAY, November 17th, 1857. As winter looking as ever the forenoon was somewhat milder but the afternoon lightened up again snowing away now and again, we have had old Mr McDermaid Butchering for us to day, he killed the steer of Alec's in the forenoon, the Cow I got from George Gray in the afternoon, he was done in time enough for Alec to go up with the stillyards and weigh an �oxe they had slaughtered I took Isabella down to her Uncle Duncan with the waggon after dark, she is away home again after a good long stay James Grieve has brought his wife up to day from the cars, she came last night WEDNESDAY, November 18th, 1857. Still qwite wintry looking the snow that has fallen still continues to lie - it is a good deal milder to night but I am afraid it is for more snow - I cut poles this forenoon for covering the shed in the afternoon Uncle Alec and I were at Ben Carrs helping to raise a shed for him, Alec has been with John Webb helping him to thrash he is to be thrashing to morrow and wishes one to go - we cut up and weighed the cow to night, she weighed 430, Alec's stere weighed about 400, the Baby is still fretfull, Margaret is now alone, and I am glad she is getting some stronger THURSDAY, November 19th, 1857. Snow last night again and this forenoon it was leaving us qwite fast I was almost beginning to hope that we would still have some open weather, the wind in the afternoon however turned and it got up as cold as ever altogether it has been a stormy dissagreeable day, Alec and I have been at John Webb's thrashing all day, they got but poorly along, what with bad weather and poor teams - they just thrashed about 130 Bushels of wheat, we got McKenzie's message to night, the first since he qwit for the 2 weeks rest, the Baby has some sores under his arms and ears which makes him very cross FRIDAY, November 20th, 1857. Strong frost last night again, to day it has been exceedingly stormy and cold. the wind has been very high and considerable drifting and falling of snow, Alec and I have been, at John Webb's to day again, we expecte at least to get through by noon, but we were nearly till night fiddling away with it, it was Barley and a very nasty job there was about 130 Bushels I had "Flower" then as John's colt seemed sick I went down to Everton to night to try and sell a Quarter of Beef but did not succeed as I wished Sophia Jestin has come up to Margaret to day – SATURDAY, November 21st, 1857. Snow drifting very much it has been a continued storm all day, wind snow and drift, winter has come very early and very severe, all generally expect a slackening after this tight weather as it is so early in the season. I have been down in the woods drawing the poles for the shed that I cut before the snow fell, I had a job getting them I believe there is nearly a foot of snow in the woods, I am completely caught by this weather having nothing done with my sheds yet, the cattle are living on the old stock on straw of last year – SUNDAY, November 22d, 1857. A continuation of snow drifting, but more mild than it has been for two days back to night it is mild but I fear it looks as if gathering for another storm. I hope not, as I am laying out to be at the sheds fixing to morrow if health and weather permit, Alec and Betsy are both away down to Esquesing to day. they have the cutter and the span with them he means to bring up the sleigh he bought at Rafferty's sale, James Mitchell has been in to night and {raths?} of thrashing on Tuesday and Wednesday MONDAY, November 23d, 1857. Qwite dull this morning and from breakfast to dinner time it snowed very hard after that time the snow gave up but it became very windy and cold I have had James McKachine all day helping me at the shed, Uncle Alex also in the forenoon helped me. in the afternoon he went Jonathan Cox's to help him to raise a shed we shifted the Pea straw from the Barn floor on to the Pole in the horse stable there was a man looking after ship timber to day. I had him down at the woods, John Stewart was along to night to see after the steer but it did not suit him. TUESDAY, November 24th, 1857. Cold and stormy as ever, some more snow - and so badly drifted that it is hard getting along I think that in the woods it is a good foot deep I was asked for both Tolton's & Mitchell's Thrashing to day, but had to refuse both as I had to attend Martin Jestin's raising we got the shanty up in good time, but it was a cold job, Alec has got home to night with his sleigh, James Grieve has been down to day I believe he has rented a house in Georgetown and �intends living there this winter. the old man is thrashing Peas today. the Baby seems now to be thriving well. WEDNESDAY, November 25th, 1857. Continues pretty cold though not as cold as yesterday, the old man finished the peas thrashing this forenoon, I made ready this forenoon and Alec & I with James Greive went down to the sale at Mrs Hiphants there was a pretty large attendance but people seemed to be rather careful about bidding very high I bid on one thing I should not and it should be a Lesson for the future, I was not aquainted with Henry Talbots old mare (a cripple) and I bid for her. I bought a Ewe at 6 1/2 $, and a sow at 5 3/4 $, 14 months Credit Alec bought a colt from David Stewart, for 25 1/2 $, the same credit. THURSDAY, November 26th, 1857. Very fine day, this is the first settled day after a weeks stormy weather Uncle Alexander and I were thrashing with James Mitchell and after dinner had to leave him in a great hurry, Uncle Alex in going out at the door slipt his foot on a piece of ice and falling seemed to fracture the bone of his arm - immediately behind the first joint leaving one of our horses at the Machine I hitched up the other and drove Uncle down to Malcom McNiven and there got it Bandaged, and splinted up, after giving it great pulling thinking it was only out of joint, I agree with William Abbott to come and thrash for me on Saturday, and have called my hands to night FRIDAY, November 27th, 1857. Another very fine day Jams Mitchell is thrashing to day again. Alec is there John Webb sends a hand for me to day our team is again there, I have had Jamie helping me to make ready for my thrashing to morrow we cleaned up and Binned 17 or 18 Bushels of Peas put the straw into the horse stable, cut and drew logs from the woods for a straw pend and other sundry fixings Isabella drove Greive’s horse in the Cutter nearly to Guelph thinking to meet uncle Nichol but she came home without him Greive and him went into Guelph yesterday, and through some misunderstanding left Uncle in the Town, he got home with Martin Jestin to night. SATURDAY, November 28th, 1857. Another fine day, it has been very warm, and the snow has melted away very much, we got up the straw pen before commencing to thrash, and before we got the Machine and all else ready it was nearly ten oclock we however after getting started got along very steady and nice, we had done and the machine loaded up some time before night, there was 45 Bushels of spring wheat and 180 of oats, 13 cents for the wheat and 2 for the oats thrashing after getting supper Alec and I went down to Daniel Stewarts and got a saddle and two {shingles?} for the ten dollars he owed us for the oats we had a visit last night of John Johnston from Norval Uncle's hand and arm has been very painfull and much swollen SUNDAY, November 29th, 1857. Very Dull this morning and had some appearance of rain or snow, but it cleared up however to a very fine day - we have had a very fine sleigh ride to day. over to the other side of the Township on a visit to Robert Barkers they were all at home and we had a pleasant while there and got dinner along with them on the way home we call at William Toltons and had to stay there a good while to avid {avoid} one of the Trains poor little fellow met in with a bad accident, he got his arm broken yesterday while playing with one of his comrades the Doctor set it to day, he is exceedingly patient under it, we got home after night awhile, Thomas Tolton had his sleigh with Harriet and our Isabella we had Alec and Betsy, Margaret the Baby and myself MONDAY, November 30th, 1857. Qwite a thaw last night it has been raining though the night, and all forenoon, the snow was melting yesterday but to day it has fairly run away, to night there is but little left, Alec killed his pigs this forenoon I was helping him. Martin Jestin came along and he staid and helped too - Alec helped me to cover my shed this afternoon with old straw Mrs Grieve is away down to Georgetown with the cars to night, Jamie took her to Rockwood with the Team James himself went down on Saturday, he bought Jamie Mitchell's single sleigh and took his things down, the Baby seems somewhat easier to day, but he has passed a bad week of it. Alec and I are asked to Tolton's shed raising tomorrow �TUESDAY, December 1st, 1857. Rather dull the greater part of the day. some sign of rain, and rather mild Alec and I have been over at Tolton's raising this afternoon. I was fixing up about the Barn yard, this forenoon and find it a hard matter to get stuck at is long enough to get fixed up - the sow has gone away yesterday afternoon and I am afraid I will be put to trouble with her the machine folks left the fence down at the Line and she made out by that, the Baby is again very fretful it seems to be much pained. WEDNESDAY, December 2d, 1857. Very mild again to day I fixed about home till about 11 oclock when I started off in qwest of the sow, I had a very hard job of it running untile after dark and made nothing of it - I really was out of all patience with the nasty beast, but however that never mends the matter, William Jestin raised his store house this afternoon, Betsy Peavoy took very ill last night Alec and Jamie helped me to clean up 20 Bags of oats after between 7 & 8 oclock to night, I intend going to Guelph tomorrow with them, if all is well. THURSDAY, December 3d, 1857. Rather colder than yesterday and more windy and wintry looking, I was early at it this morning preparing for a start to Guelph. it was however about ten oclock before I got away. I found part of the road very good Waggoning, but through 13 was intolerable bad, I had 48 Bushels 27 Ib of oats sold at 15 1/2 per Bal, brought home a Barrell of salt, a Pound of Tea and things from Hector Parker for Margaret & the Baby all the cry is now the want of money, uncle Nichol is very unwell at present William Dixon is also off work. FRIDAY, December 4th, 1857. More Mild to day again but not much sunshine I have had James McKachie helping me all day fixing the cattle shed and stable. we chinked and plastered the shed chinked the stable and nearly fixed up the stalls in it. Alec was helping us awhile in the afternoon. Mrs Carr had a young - daughter last night Uncle Nichol is a great deal better to day - Henry is on to day for the first, they have all the others under-brush if it holds on this weather and William gets better they will soon get it done SATURDAY, December 5th, 1857. Very cloudy and misty day, the damp mist freezing and causing a feathery appearance to the trees, I covered the root house over with dung and had qwite a hard job to get it, it was so much froze, I got ready as soon as possible after doing my chores, saddled the mare and went off for Esquesing, I paid ten dollars to Mr Campbell store Keeper, in Ballinafad, as part pay for 6 Bunches of shingles, $6 1/2 I yet owe him I got down to Fathers by nine oclock, after calling at Greives and George Hamilton's it was about 3 oclock before I left Eramosa SUNDAY, December 6th, 1857. Esquesing A dark, damp dissagreeable day, it did not rain much this forenoon. but it rained a little in the afternoon all the time, I left for home at about Ten oclock, and got home about 4 in the afternoon all my stoppages were a call at George Hamilton and one at Fieldings to get a dry, the roads were very slippy and the marenot being to sharp shod, made it very hard on her to get along, the Baby I think continues this day or two to improve a little MONDAY, December 7th, 1857. Very fine day all through it has looked very much like a "pet day", fine sunshine and qwite mild Alec, has taken a grist to the mill to day. He borrowed 8 Bushels of wheat from me, I have been on the hunt all day for the lost sow again, and came home at night as wise as ever as to her whereabouts it is really a most disheartening job to run round as much as I have done and make nothing of it I brought home the young dog from Daniel stewarts to night with me – TUESDAY, December 8th, 1857. Exceedingly fine day more like spring time half gone than any other thing, it has been very warm, I have been fixing up the sheep pend to day, Uncle Nichol fixed on the door, William & Warren Jestin were along this afternoon and would have finished the shingling to day, but I got disappointed by George P. Peavoy who promised me the shingles Nichol �Rogers came along this morning he had been at Hassetts all night, Alec had a great job taking the sow to Hassett, he had to take her on the sleigh, the Baby seems now to be doing well WEDNESDAY, December 9th, 1857. A good deal of rain last night, and to day has been very misty, and wet a good part of the time. I have been choring round some to day. I covered the well working some at the cattle stable. and Alec and I went over for the sheep at Toltons we got them home before it was down right dark, but we had nothing to boast off John Francy has got down from the woods he has bought a lot of Land. Margaret is very sick these times, she seems to have got the cold. the Baby however keeps well – THURSDAY, December 10th, 1857. Pretty cold but not a dissagreeable day. my forenoon was put off at James Theakers Alec and I expected to be thrashing there the machine however on account of a break down did not come along, and we all had to go home again after dinner I fixed up the stones and thrash about the Barn yard. and then went down and measured off the fallow for the men we went 6 rods further back in the south corner of the Fallow then I had been in the habit of thinking was the Line, FRIDAY, December 11th, 1857. Rather mild to day - there was considerable snow last night, but to day's sun has taken it away nearly as fast as it came, it is nice weather for getting around noon the snow is no impediment the ground being nearly bare in many places, William Dixon and Henry have been sawing logs all day - I have to pay for one of them, I poled and drew the sheep pend to day and fixed a rack, I was drawing out a few saw logs but find it too soft for the oxen it goes very hard when there is not frost and snow, Margaret is bothered with the Toothache SATURDAY, December 12th, 1857. The frost was a little hard last night, and it has kept harder than yesterday, Alec and I drew over a Load of oat straw to the old Barn, Alec is wishing the thrashing machine would come along I rigged up the sleigh and begun to draw out the Bark, I had to qwit a little early the shoeing of the sleigh going wrong. the men have to day again been sawing all day Nichol Rogers had the horses into Guelph to get his things - - Edward and his Father & mother have moved to the shanty to day. they have had a long wait for it – SUNDAY, December 13th, 1857. Very fine day though rather cool, I have had a very bad night last night, been attacked with something like a flux. and had to be up a good deal through the night, much pained I am a good deal better to night after taking a table spoon full of Ground Pepper, Alec McFarlane came last night to the other house and has been with us to day. he means to be off home in the morning - I kept the house all day, not feeling strong enough to go abroad - the Baby. Uncle Nichol and Betsy are now both in the sick Just as well as myself. MONDAY, December 14th, 1857. A little frost last night but it has been quite a mild day. the snow is going very fast. there is now only a little in the woods the greater part of the roads being bare and muddy. Alec McFarlane started for home this morning I have been opening roads into the Bark and saw logs, and drew out a number into the cleaning Alec and Nichol are now busy chopping firewood, Jamie took a Load to the school there was a meeting of Electors hearing Dr. Clark up at Drumhill, Dr. Parker was there and called at Peavoys in going home. I took down Margaret and the Baby and let them see them he will not say too much for the Baby. TUESDAY, December 15th, 1857. Quite misty and mild to day looked a good deal like rain the snow has mostly gone to day. I have been working in the Bush, took out a quantity of saw logs and Alec and Nichol helped me to skid 18 logs, William and Henry are busy at the underbrushing the Baby has had a bad turn yesterday and to day I have got medicine to night from Dr Parker sent out by Mr Peavoy I also got a Bottle of Godfrey's Cordial at Everton, but will use the Dr’s first. ---, Mrs William Green died this morning, Uncle Nichol has had another bad turn last night he is greatly failed looking – �WEDNESDAY, December 16th, 1857. Very fine weather, this day has been more like spring than this day of the year, the snow has now all but gone away and the frost is leaving the Ground, Alec got a Load of hay from me to day, I drew out 4 saw logs, 3 large ones, but as the road got soft I left them for another time. - in the afternoon I stuck at the Bark drawing, it is with the iron shod sleigh and it runs hard without snow, the Baby seems somewhat easier than yesterday, but still nothing to boast of. I have began this day or two back to feed the cows hay once a day. THURSDAY, December 17th, 1857. Rather dull to day, some frost last night - which made the ground a little hard untille noon I drew out all the saw logs but 4, those I left till it comes snow, it is so very hard on the oxen, after dinner Alec & Nichol helped me to skid 12 logs, there are now 30 on the skids, after getting done, we all went at Alec's we managed to put up about a dozen in the woods, it was rather ackward work, I would rather have them out in to the clearing like mine the men have left the underbrushing there is still a little to do but they think it will be easier done in the spring, I have written a Letter for below to night FRIDAY, December 18th, 1857. Very wet morning, and has continued so all day, a good deal of rain has fallen this forenoon I cleaned up the Barn floor somewhat, filled 2 Bed Licks, one oat chaft the other half straw & chaff in the afternoon I gathered all the Lumber about and laid the floor for the horses to stand on this winter untile the stable is finished for good and all, this is rather a bad day for the Elections, the roads are also very rough at the present time the Baby is now a great deal better, the medicine we got from the doctor seems to be doing him good, Margaret same also doing very well we are somewhat encouraged with the present look of things SATURDAY, December 19th, 1857. Quite a hard frost last night and everything is dry and hard this morning, Alec and I with Nichol Rogers were early at Robert Mortons expecting to thrash, but on account of the ice on the roads William Abbott could not bring the seperator along in time to thrash before noon. Duncan Anderson was there and got Alec and I coxed along with old Wm Theaker to go and vote, we did so thinking it too bad to let doggery and villainy get the upper hand if we could do anything concientiously to keep it down. James Theaker telling one in the morning there was a stray sow at Portis's Alec and I came that way, from here, and brought her to Robert Mortons Robert Morton to night operated on Henry Turner in the mesmeric sleep before a good number, it is really a very strange thing in our nature, that we can be brought so much under the power of another by such an operation - - SUNDAY, December 20th, 1857. Continues a pretty light frost the day has been pretty fine but I fear that the fall wheat will become no good from the hard frost and the ground so bare of snow, Nichol Rogers and I went down to Robert Mortons this morning and led the sow home with a rope at her leg the people over the way have had a visit from Harriet Tolson and her two brothers William & George. we had a visit of the two Misses Robertson towards night, Margaret & I with William Jestin and Sophia convoyed them down as far as Peavoy's corner, and before coming we went over to see how Elizabeth Peavoy was doing, she is yet very poorly. the Baby continues to do fairly but sometimes bothersome at night. MONDAY, December 21st, 1857. Strong frost last night again through the day it became more mild, and it has been very dull all day, having the appearance of a storm a brewing, it kept fair untile after dark, when the snow came down in night earnest. I believe then fell 2 inches in about an hour I was again this forenoon with Robert Morton Thrashing. we got finished before dinner, he had a good crop of Fall wheat for this season, 56 Bushels off 2 acres, he had 8- Bushels spring & 80 Bushels oats, the machine left there after they got dinner and was again all ready for action at 1/2 past two. they thrashed 82 Bushels spring wheat from that time till night, I was there and Nichol Rogers was also there for me. Alec was there too I tied up the cowe to night for the first time, the snow comes down for certain. �TUESDAY, December 22d, 1857. Windy and cold, although fine weather for working, Nichol Rogers and I were again with Martin Jestin this forenoon - thrashing, after dinner they quit with him and came down to Alec, they got a start at between 2 and 3 oclock and been through the largest part of the spring wheat, it is turning out but poorly, - at Martin Jestin's they thrashed 98 Bushels spring wheat, and 79 of Barley, it was in good order for thrashing, and they managed to put through a good deal of straw - the Baby seems to be doing fine and Margaret looks better than she has done for a long time - Janet Mitchell has been with Margaret all day getting a M Bonnet made - Alec's mare is so lame he will not put her on the machine to morrow, I am afraid it will bother her yet - WEDNESDAY, December 23d, 1857. Very cold day, and the wind has been very high and most unfavourable for Alec's Thrashing we tried to thrash and put the straw out at the door but found it no use, we then had to shut up the doors and put the straw up in the swing Beam mow - and when liter to choke up cut a hole out of the side of the Barn and push the straw out at it but for this we would have had to stop, in the day and half. there was thrashed 66 Bushels spring which 74 of fall wheat and 95 of oats - they staid all night men and horses, and intend to be at George Gray in the morning - this has I think without exception been the dirtiest thrashing that ever I was at. the smut was terrible among the spring wheat, and no wind to blow it away. THURSDAY, December 24th, 1857 Another cold day, but more sunshine than there has been for a few days, Nichol, Alec And I have been with George Gray, thrashing. the wind was pretty strong but more favourable for George than for Alec, they thrashed for George 60 Bushels spring wheat, & 5 of Fall, and after Nichol and I 7 left put through 18 of oats. Nichol and I left a little before dark, and came home and clean up 2 Bags of wheat, got out suppers and Jamie came - along with us to Everton, we waited about 2 hours there and got the grist home with us, we also brought the pleasure sleigh after its repairs and the 1/2 Bunch of shingles I got from William Jestin. FRIDAY, December 25th, 1857. Not so cold to-day, we are all at home and feel rather dull after so much thrashing it is only one day’s rest however—we must be at it again tomorrow if all is well. Nichol, Jamie, and Henry Turner have been away this forenoon on a shooting Excursion this being Christmas. I believe they shot a woodpecker-- I have been working away as usual to night I salted the pork again the second time. I believe it should have been done long ago, and there was a fine chance too of soft weather but I overlooked it, not knowing enough about it. the Baby has taken rather sick to day. Betsy has been very bad but is to day rather better again, great time of sickness this some time back. SATURDAY, December 26th, 1857. A little snow last night which will help the road a great deal, this day has been pretty mild, and a very little snow falling. Alec Nichol and I have been at Theackers thrashing all day. Mr. Theacker had a very good crop of wheat and got a good day's Thrashing 239 Bushels altogether 85 of it was spring wheat—the rest fall. William Abbott is now going out of the neighborhood with the intention of coming back in a week of two, to thrash again the Baby is still very cross to night, but I think is not so sick as last night. 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Scanned Manuscript and Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� William Sunter (1831-1917) 1857 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers WEDNESDAY, May 13th, 1857 Very fine warm day. I went down to Rockwood to day to meet Mary Jane at the cars and when getting there I found that her Aunt Janet Robertson was with her. I also saw Agnes McFarlane at the Train. I got the two Ladies conveyed from Rockwood to Everton by B Lewis & Team, and I was very thankful for it, as I had only prepared myself with a horse and a saddle. "Fanny" foaled last night a fine horse colt, both are doing well appearingly. Monday, May 18th, 1857. Some frost last night, and a very fine day has followed, although again to night it is coolish, I have been in Guelph to day, and purchased a Burew, and table, and other things preparatory to the raising of the Barn I also got this Book, and the book entitled the "Tongue of Fire" Business seems at present in Guelph to be exceedingly dull, the prevailing circumstances seeming to be, no money and no work. along the road we could see that there was considerable sowing yet to be done, and the Land still not more than ready - a very Backward season it seems to be all over. John Francy to day has finished his chopping, so that nothing more will be done to it untill the Brush is burnt, Eliza Hamilton is here to day on a visit, Robert Baxter brought her + she intends to be off again tomorrow TUESDAY, May 19th, 1857. A little frost last night, and the day has turned up very fine. There is a fine bracing wind. Uncle Nichol has sowed five Bags of oats to day in the upper field. The 15 ridge next the summer Fallow is of the Esquesing seed. The land is still rather wet, and the oxen have been greatly fatigued plodding over it. They harrowed in the 15 ridge. Adams has come to night with his stud horse this is the third night for him. Uncle Alexander took down Eliza Hamilton to Rockwood with the waggon this afternoon Isabella went down with them and a shopping. the Framers have been at work yesterday and to day in addition to four days last week. WEDNESDAY, May 20th, 1857. {Written above date: {Foals} Coolish last night, although I do not perceive any frost, the wind has been very strong to day, and the land is drying up very fast I finished harrowing the oats to day. Jamie did it with Edward McDermaid's mare, we have had her now 3 days, Edward has my oxen to day logging a peice for potatoes "Flower" foaled some time last night, and the foal is very weak on its forelegs. we have had a great job with it trying to Bandage them so as to strengthen it but it would not work well. Edward McDermaid came to night and took away his mare. John Francy and William Dixon started this morning for "Luther." Uncles are Busily engaged preparing the orchard for potatoes. Alec & I have been scoring timber in the woods this afternoon THURSDAY, May 21st, 1857 Not so cool last night and to day has been very hot and drying, there is also rather a parchy wind, the colt is still very weak although it seems to have more courage in putting its feet to the ground, Alec and I have been scoring timber in the woo I drew out the timber to the Framing ground that we hewed yesterday, and score packed it edgeways in the afternoon. Alec is plouging for potatoes - Old Peter Rymas was buried to day he died last Tuesday morning Friday, May 22d, 1857 {Written under typed date: F r i D a y 22d 1857} Rather smoky weather, and very warm and drying, appeared something like a change, but it all went off again, Alec and I - cleared off the remaining part of the last 5 acre fallow, and ploughed - about half an acre which he gives me to put my potatoes in, the - colt is now gathering strength pretty fast,and I now see, and have seen that it gets suck pretty regularly - John Francy has got back from Luther tonight, and not bought any land after all, we had a visit of James Mitchell to night, and had a kind of argumentative talk on religious matters, which did not prove very agreeable, I do not think there is any good in �arguing against sectarianism with one of a sect, they seem to delight so much in the theory they have posted up for themselves. SATURDAY, May 23d, 1857 Continues smoky and dry, the Sun comes out very strong these days and a dry hot wind is parching up the ground very much, the colt has now got strong enough to be stammering through the Field, although it certainly at best a very lame looking toddle. Jamie and I, with the help of John Francy in the afternoon have managed to plant nearly all the potatoes today.The seed is all composed of cups, with the exception of a Bushel of the early red kind. Margaret cut those this afternoon and they take up a dozen of rows in the Patch, and beginning from a stake which I planted on their western row. Hassett I think has moved off today Bag and Baggage - Alec and Uncles have been working in the orchard today, getting out dung, ploughing, and and preparing it for potatoes, SUNDAY, May 24th, 1857 Very hot, with an exceedingly drying wind, there are a great many fires round, and they seem to burn very wildly, it is rather singular that things should be so dry, the country being so very wet such a short time ago. We have had a visit of Thomas Tolton he was left all alone when over home and he stayed with us a good while. The colt seems to be getting stronger though it is but slowly. I scarcely left home today, and had a little walk round seeing how things were. Margaret and I at night took a walk down the line and called at Robert Mortons. It was rather late, and we stayed but a few minutes. MONDAY, May 25th, 1857. Continues still very drying - the wind has blown pretty strong all day, finished planting my potatoes today. I set down the Plum trees. I helped to score a sleeper and purloin plate this forenoon, and in the afternoon drew them up to the Framing ground. John Francy got home to night from another Luther ramble, and did not succeed in getting Land. Martin Jestin has been at Guelph to day, and has to night brought up news of a terrible fire that has been raging to day at Rockwood and Everton and also the country round - he says such a terrible scene he never saw of the kind. The fire has got into Alec's Fallow to day, and I see a great many Fallows that seem to be burning. People should be very catious at this time, in the putting out of fire TUESDAY, May 26th, 1857. A little cooler to day, but there is still a pretty strong wind. I have been a good part of the day in Everton, watching with the rest , in case of the fire breaking out again. it did not rise much it appears as if it had gone as far yesterday as it could well go. Mr. Evert's fences are terribly burnt down. I was helping with the rest to right them as well as possible but very little could be done, save putting up the very outside fences in order to keep the place from being a commons altogether - I have been asking hands for the raising of the Barn and have to night about 35 promised. Alec and Uncles have been working all day at their Potatoe Patch. James {McDermd} has got up from Esquesing to night all well down there. WEDNESDAY, May 27th, 1857. Not too warm to day, and we have had a very refreshing shower, the first since the dry spell commenced. it will do much good for the crops it will also make the fires less dangerous in the country, a great deal of damage I beleive has been done already. Mr. Everts Barn had a narrow escape. Martin Jestin with his oxen this forenoon helped me to draw in the stones for the Barn foundation - in the afternoon I went down to Everton and brought up some scantling. I also called at Jonathan Tovel's and brought along pike poles. Alec has been out the greater part of the day asking hands. Mr. Adams has been here all night with his horse. THURSDAY, May 28th, 1857. commenced to rain this morning after Breakfast, and continued on till the middle of the forenoon when it kind of broke up and the rest of the day was made up of now and then a shower and again a while of sunshine. we got the foundation of the Barn so far laid before dinner as to be ready for the sleepers, and shortly after dinner, enough of hands had gathered to raise the building. The heavy showers of rain were very dissagreeable, however it had not the effect of slacking the energy of the men to get up the Building. Jonathan Tovel and Duncan Robertson �were the captains, and they showed themselves worthy the Post. William Jestin managed his part as I thought very well, and the frame was up in good time without any serious hurt to any one, and without any disturbances. FRIDAY, May 29th, 1857. Quite a change to day from the fine agreeable warmth we have had this week past. we have again the chill of a November day. I packed up the Pike Poles this morning and took them home again. I also before coming home went down to Everton and as well as doing some business there, brought home a load of scantling. The oxen are getting rather thin with the management of them at present. too much work and too little feed. I have just been to night seeing after pasture for them. The colt does not seem to mend very fast, we put on a pair of Boot legs tight around the joint, but it seems to do more harm than good, and after wearing them from yesterday morning, I took them off to night. SATURDAY, May 30th, 1857 Much finer than yesterday, feels like fine growing weather, things are now tolerably moistened up. I have been logging for James McKuchnie today in rather a rough spot, he means it for potatoes. James Mitchell, Jonathan Cox, and James Theaker were helping him. we wrought through the day very agreeably and got along very well with the work. The folks over the way have just got finished with planting the Potatoes in the Orchard. The colt seems to do better without the leather Bandage on its legs, though it is still very weak. SUNDAY, May 31st 1857. Some little rain last night and to day has been fine though rather cool. we have had quite a visit of the schoolmaster to day, Alexander Cambell. he is certainly a very intelligent young man. he has a great store of information, and at same time is very communicative. I think he is greatly inclined to be sceptical in regard to religious Matters, discarding everything that does not seem to agree with the Cannon of Reason. This night we had a visit of Thomas and William Tolton. We put the two mares into Dunbar's Pasture Grounds, with the understanding that we pay one Dollar and half per month, for each mare. the foals included with the mares. MONDAY, June 1st 1857 Very fine day, we had some rain last night, and things are looking bright and fresh. I think this is the finest growing day we have had this season. I have been looking at the meadow to day and was agreeably surprised at it. I did not expect to see it looking so well. The spring wheat and oats though far behind what they should be at this season of the year, are looking healthy. The Pears are doing very well. Alec has ploughed to day the last of the Peice left in his new fallow. He means it for Turnips and I believe a small part of it for Potatoes. I was drawing rails and heightening the fence at the house this forenoon, in the afternoon Uncle Nichol and I have been building the Milkhouse, but did not quite finish it. TUESDAY, June 2d 1857. Very fine growing day, warm and showery, with little wind. I have been working this forenoon and till supper time at the milk house, and round it, fixing the ground so that the water could get off. After Supper I went down to Everton with the oxen and brought home a Load of lumber the roads are rather Slippry on account of the showers. when down there, I met in with Duncan Robertson and he was telling me he was going off in the morning to the Black Doctor with his son John he continues very poorly. the Ransom Adams is here to night with his horse all is well with him, and he says he is getting along very well. WEDNESDAY, June 3d, 1857. A little cool in the morning, but a very fine growing day, towards night we had a very heavy fall of rain, and I think things will have to grow now if it keeps warm. I went twice to Everton for Lumber to day., the load I brought in the afternoon was a pretty large one. Ben Carr also had a load and we both got caught in the heavy rain in coming home. The road work is going on to day in Everton. Alec finished planting his Potatoes to day in the new land. Uncle Nichol shore the half of the sheep this afternoon. the colt is still pretty weak in the fetlock joints but I think tonight it appears to be improving on it. Martin Jestin's Gipsy foaled this morning. �THURSDAY, June 4th, 1857 Pretty heavy frost last night. Appeared this morning dull and rainy like, but about ten o'clock It cleared up, and we had a very fine day. I was digging a little in the garden to this forenoon and doing up some little chores. After dinner I started off for Tolton's raising. Alec and some other of the neighbors came on behind me. Margaret and Isabella went over in the morning. We had all a share of dishes to carry. The building went up fine, and was finished so that supper was over long before sun down. The hands were divided, and there was as tight a race as I ever saw - we are called to the road work for Tuesday next - I have to take the oxen FRIDAY, June 5th, 1857. Somewhat cool last night and a good part of this afternoon was dull and drizzly, but it however cleared up to be a very fine day. I went down to Everton this forenoon and brought home a good load of Lumber. in the afternoon Margaret and I shore the sheep, and were not much more than two hours and a half over them. Alec went down after supper and brought home a load of Lumber for me. The colt still continues very weak, its hind legs seem to be be getting greatly bent. I think it is owing to the weakness of the front ones, and the consequent pressure behind. I hear to night that Alec Stewart was shivereed last night. it seems that he and Mary Black have made a match. SATURDAY, June 6th, 1857. Very fine growing day, though it is rather drying. The wind having a very dry feel with it. I hitched up the mares this morning to the waggon, and took them down to Everton, got there front feet shod and brought home the last of the Lumber with them. I had 300 feet of door stuff, for which we only pay for sawing, having had the logs ourselves. as we left the foals behind, the mares were exceedingly fractious. we washed the wood to day. After coming home, I tried the mares at the Plough but got fairly beat with them. they were so furious about there colts. Alec went down with the cars this afternoon. he intends being at Brambpton before coming home. I broke out a few lands in the summer fallow to night with the oxen. SUNDAY, June 7th, 1857. Very fine day, not too warm and things I think are growing fine. we had a visit of John Robertson Junr this forenoon. I went up to James Mitchells a little while, by way of company to him. he had driven with us and then started for home. Margaret, Mary Jane, Beccy and Betsy went down on a visit to Duncan Robertson, while William Jestin and I joined them there after going to visit George Cutting, who is now very low. we started from there, after getting Supper and I had quite a long conversation with the schoolmaster. we rather differed as to what constituted virtue and vice. We have had a visit of Thomas and William Tolton this afternoon. MONDAY, June 8th, 1857 Exceedingly misty day, with sometimes a sprinkling of rain, I hitched up the oxen to begin to plough in the morning but had to quit on account of the rain untill near dinner time. in the afternoon I ploughed quite a nice peice. it turns over very nice, and the oxen were soon pretty handy. Alec got home from Brambpton to night. he gives a very poor account of the state of the Fall wheat down by Esquesing. Betsy Stewart poor girl is I understand very poorly. she seems to be very weak in both mind and body. William Jestin went down again this morning to Everton and means to work there this week yet, I would like he would stay till finished. TUESDAY, June 9th, 1857. road work Dull and warm with a little sprinkling of rain - toward night we had a very heavy shower which made us quit our road work an hour before the time. this spell of damp weather I think is the best growing weather we have had this season. we have been working on the roads to day - our Job all day has been the bridge. we succeeded in laying one buttment of large stones on the one side of the creek. Martin Jestin's oxen and my own together drew the largest ones. I was at Everton to night and brought home my hat and stuff for trousers costing 8/9 15/7 1/2. we have been asked to Henry Tablots {probably Talbot's} raising today, for {Thursy} there {illegible phrase} Mr Adams is here to night all {night }. WEDNESDAY, June 10th, 1857. road work Clear, dry and very warm - fine growing weather. we have had a very long day at the road work to day. we took supper to night and then wrought till dark �- James Mitchell was desirous that we should leave the Bridge for the night so that teams could cross over it without danger - I have been with the oxen all day, James Mitchell's and Martin Jestin's oxen were there also drawing stones the most of the day - They are making a pretty good job of the Bridge, we finished one Buttment and overlaid it to day - the colt I think looks stronger on its hind legs to night although it seems to be loosing a little on the front ones - James Mitchell cut out my checked Trousers to day and begun to cut the vest – THURSDAY, June 11th, 1857. Rather dull this morning - but turned out to be a fine day after all. we were working at the Bridge this forenoon and got it so that we could leave it in the afternoon and attend Henry Talbot's raising. the main Bridge is now passible, and I beleive the next operation will be to make another Culvert this way of it. at the raising there was a great number of hands and the Barn was put up very smartly and without any accident. the shed was all up before we got there. I saw Alexander Anderson and he was telling me that Peter McDougal was now in a very low condition - the cancer had now worked down to his neck, and he suffered much. Mr. Rogers came here last night – FRIDAY, June 12th, 1857. Very fine forenoon with scattery clouds, in the afternoon it clouded up and from about 4 oclock untill about 6 we had a terrible rain. some large hail stones fell in the midst of it. the men at the roads betook themselves to the wood for shelter but soon found themselve in no very enviable condition. after clearing home and getting supper we went back and finished our job, as it cleared up to be a fine night. the oxen were working yesterday afternoon at the Bridge, and I have had them along to day. this days work was for the folks over by, we are all now clear for the year, as well as paying 3 days that lay over from last year. James Mitchell has not been with us to day. James Theacker was Boss in his place, and I think managed very well SATURDAY, June 13th, 1857. Fine, Breezy, Warm day, the air partaking something of the summer warmth, a luxury we have not been much accustomed to this season - we hitched up the mares in the Lumber waggon and Uncle Alexander drove Mr. Rogers, Mary Jane and I down to the Rockwood Station, in the afternoon, on getting aboard the cars we had not rode much over twenty minutes before we reached Georgetown, and there found my Father inlaw in waiting for us with the Buggy, and Janet along with him. he gave me the girls to drive home while he took the stage to Norval - when in Norval he chanced on another ride which took him nearly home. on arriving down I found Mother very unwell with her hand, the Baby too troubled her much, the sore on her hand has much the appearance of a thimble turned upside down on the back of her hand and the inside filled with the tops of the cancer {threats or threads?} SUNDAY, June 14th, 1857 Very fine day, Sunshine, and although pretty warm, still it lacks the fine genial heat so much needed at this season. it is rather a remarkable season this. things seem to be growing pretty rapidly notwithstanding. the cool weather there is a very good appearance for fruit, as far as I could observe. I put on the saddle on Nancy the young mare and rode up to Aunts got dinner there and started soon after, by the way home I called to see the Credit Bridge. It is really a grand sight, after getting down I found quite a number of visitors there. after supper Peter and I went over to James Menzies and saw the Lamb with the Fine legs MONDAY, June 15th, 1857. calf Very raw and cold this morning and continued so untile near night when it became {very?} mild. My Father in Law hitched up the Buggy and drove me up to Georgetown - we were there more than an hour before the cars started - Mr Rodgers was waiting when we got to the station, and he went up to Guelph in the same train with me. when I arrived in Rockwood I found Uncle Nichol with Flower and the Light Waggon come to meet me. the train came up very smart to night, when I arrived home I found that Jessie had a calf, a fine sprightly heifer - the colt is stull very weak. I am beginning to have fears for its recovery – �TUEDAY, June 16th, 1857. Quite showery and dull all day. it is still rather cool for good growing weather - George Gray has been logging yesterday and today for Alec. it is rather misty today for it. I drew over to the Barn the Pine Plank and inch and piled it for drying. I expected to plough to day but it was rather wet. Margaret had a visit from Mrs. Morton yesterday. to night it is very misty and there is lightning flashing without any thunder that I hear. Mr Adams has come tonight with his horse - all is well with him. Margaret has now a fine lot of chickens - she has had no luck with her turkeys this seasons. WEDNESDAY, June 17th, 1857. Very misty this morning. and raining a little untill pretty well in the forenoon. it then cleared up to a fine day - George Gray came to start logging to day but they got disheartend and George went home again - I have been ploughing and got very well along for the line - the oxen work real well in the Plough for the Practice they have had. Alec has hung his gate to day. Margaret is on picking her wool in order to have it ready in a day or two for the carding mill - I have been washing the colts joints with cold water and salt this day or two, and I fancy it somewhat stronger - there has been quite a mist to night again, fine growing day. THURDAY, June 18th, 1857. Very warm and occasional Showers. as fine a growing day I think as we have had this season - George Gray has been logging today for Alec. I have been ploughing today in the summer Fallow and got very well along. Mrs. Webb has been helping Margaret to day at the picking of the wool. in the afternoon Mary Jane Jestin was helping too. they finished the wool before night. I left the colt out to night, in order to see how it will do. it seems not to get suck enough when shut up all the time - Dunbar has been working away at his outside fences this some time back, and has finished to night I think. I got a letter to night from James Marshall by a young man, now in Hamilton FRIDAY, June 19th, 1857. Fine day, but not very warm - I think the crops would be better of some continuance of warmer weather. I have been Ploughing at the summer Fallow all day - I see Mr Vane is also busy with his. James McKuchnie and John Francy have been splitting rails for me to day - they say that the cedar Timber down in the 25 acre Corner is remarkably tough to split. This morning we found 3 dead sheep on the side of the line opposite John Webb. one I could see was one of mine, another was Alecs Ram. The third we could not say was ours as it had not the proper mark, not to count the last named one. there is still a sheep and lamb a missing SATURDAY, June 20th, 1857. Very fine growing day. I think it is a little warmer than yesterday, in the afternoon it was pretty wet, sometimes a pretty heavy shower, the rest of the time a drizzling kind of rain. I have been ploughing in the summer Fallow and finished it to day - Uncle Nichol and Jamie were in to Guelph to day, with Fanny and light Waggon. They foolishly left the colt foal in Dunbars Pasture along with the rest of the wild colts, and it was like to get hurt among them. My Foal seems to be strengthening up a little - I saw William Matthews to day - he seems to be in good spirits - his artificial leg continues to give him satisfaction. SUNDAY, June 21st, 1857. Very fine day. clear for the greater part of day, although we had two heavy showers of rain, one was exceedingly so. I had a walk over the Place to day. Alec's spring wheat looks really very fine. the Fall wheat has also gathered wonderfully round again. the meadows are looking excellent. my oats are looking very well - but the spring wheat is rather inferior, the apple trees I planted early in the spring are all mostly leafed out, and appear as if they might live. I was rather surprised to night by hearing that John Francy had got Baptized to day. such is the case however, we need not be surprised at any thing in this life - we have had a visit of William Jestin to day, he and I had a walk out in the woods. MONDAY, June 22d, 1857 Very wet and cold day, a steady rain from the morning untill about 4 oclock, when it kind of slackened off a little. I put the mare and weak foal into the old stable a good while to day on account of the cold rain - the foal seems to be getting some stronger. I continue to �rub it with {salve?}, since I quit the cold water - I brought home three loads of Blocks and chips from the Framing ground after the rain quit. I had intended to be drawing rails from the swamp today this forenoon to the summer Fallow but the rain prevented me. in the after noon I was to be at the rail cars with the team, but also for that, in the time of the rain I was reading away at the Turkish Koran. I have just finished reading a small work entitled the "History of the Turkish Empire" TUESDAY, June 23d, 1857. A very fine day, the morning was very cold but when the sun got up the warmth came along with it. in the forenoon I cleared the way to draw the rails through Martin Jestin's feild, and drew some rails on the summer Fallow. after dinner I hitched the mare and light Waggon, and Uncle Nichol and Margaret drove down along with me to Rockwood and met Mary Jane at the station - the roads, and especially through thirteen are exceedingly bad - they are rutted so. I got 20 dollars from Mr Vane to day part payment of his account - Adams is here to night again all right. got at store to night 2 Pails 1/2 $, 1 lb Tea 3/¢, 4 1/2 yards Print {illegible} WEDNESDAY, June 24th, 1857 Very dull this morning but cleared up after awhile to a beautiful day. still having through it all the prevailing coolness, Alec and I started off this morning to John Gilles's and helped to raise a Shed and Barn, it was very heavy Timber, and in the fore part of the day the work seemed to go very heavily along - however after awhile the men got brisker, and got done in pretty good time without any serious accident, and without quarrelling. I paid Rufus Everts 16 Dollars to day as part payment of account. William Hassett paid 3 Dollars to day for the 500 {of?} Hay he got in the spring THURSDAY, June 25th, 1857 Very Fine day, and considerably warmer than it has been for some time. I have been at Jonathan Cox's today helping him to raise a log Barn, and a pretty heavy job it was. he had hardly hands enough and the logs were pretty heavy - Margaret has white washed all the house to day - and had it all down before I got home from the raising - Duncan Robertson came after the Light Waggon to day, he is going down to the Black Doctor to morrow with John - poor John seems to be getting all the time worse - his Father has but poor hopes of him – FRIDAY, June 26th, 1857 Very fine beautiful day and I beleive the warmest as yet this season. if it should keep this warm I think it will make the crops grow rapidly - I have been drawing rails from the swamp to the summer Fallow. Uncle Alexander went in my place to John Webb's to help to raise his house. Margaret is still at the cleaning up to day yet white washing the outhouses and fixing up inside. I was looking at the colt to day and I cannot say I see much improvemnt - it still falls over when walking - the Folks over the way have been whitewashing to day. SATURDAY, June 27th, 1857. continues still very warm indeed it has been quite hot - we are at last getting summer weather. I have been drawing all day at the rails again, and as they are very heavy I have had a hard job with them. however I finished to night, Margaret is rather poorly just now I think it may be the warm weather that is doing it - Mrs. Mitchell was down visiting Margaret to day. Uncles & Alec have been howing at their Potatoes to day, they are hardly ready yet. but they are very dirty. William Jestin came on to go at the Barn to day, but as John wished his help to start John Webbs house he went to him. I beleive he means to go at it on Monday. John Jestin is finishing John Webbs house for 25 Dollars – SUNDAY, June 28th, 1857. Very hot this forenoon, bright sunshine and a fine breeze which made it more endurable. in the afternoon it was I think somewhat cooler, thundering a little and one smart little shower. I had a fine wash in the creek to day for the first this season. we have had a visit from James Menzies Junr from Esquesing - his sister Elizabeth is now up along with him and intends staying a week - she will likely give us a visit. I hitched up the mare and light Waggon and took Margaret down to her Uncle Duncan's toward evening. John poor fellow is looking very bad. I am afraid that it will go very hard with him. he is swelling up so in the legs, his face too is swollen �considerably. I hear that George Cutting has got so far round again as to be able to be out to day and take a walk. MONDAY, June 29th, 1857. Very fine growing day, a little cooler than we have had it this some days back, but still warm enough for fine growing weather - there was from 7 till about between ten and Eleven in the forenoon a very heavy rain. William Jestin has begun his work today, at the Barn and sided quite a peice. Alec & I cut and drew from the woods scaffolding and Ladder Poles for William's work. I also drew all the Shingles and most of the siding from the old Lane to the building ground, we have now these few nights back had the cows into the pasture - it is getting up pretty nicely now - I saw to day the young cattle - they are looking real well to be running the woods. the Erin Village court is held to day. TUESDAY, June 30th, 1857 Quite a change last night - exceedingly cold this morning for the time of the year. I put up a fence to day, the forty rod stretch from the Line to the back of Barn, Six rails high and had it finished at between 4 & 5 oclock, Alec finished the Large Ladder for William Jestin to day. William has been at work to day. John Webb's Framers having been at work to day for the first - Adam is here to night all right - he intends making this his last this season, the Foal is better to night than ever I saw it. this is the first real change for the better. it is able to go about without breaking down. Margaret had a visit down at her Uncle Duncan's to day. John was very poorly when she was there - Elizabeth Menzies come up with her - she is paying us a visit WEDNESDAY, July 1st, 1857. Coolish this morning and very misty dull. the most of the forenoon there was a drizzling rain, and sometimes it would break out pretty heavy - I drew the last of the Lumber over to the Barn this forenoon - in the afternoon I went at the drawing of the stone to underpin the Barn with. William has been at work a part of the day. Uncles and Alec have been levelling up the Lane to day. Margaret & Elizabeth Menzies with Mary Jane and Beccy have been paying a visit to Mitchells this afternoon - Elizabeth is staying with us to night as well as last night - the foal continues to mend. THURDAY, July 2d, 1857. Fine warm growing day - Showery and wet in the forenoon but cleared up to be very dry and fine in the afternnon - we heard this forenoon of John Robertson becoming alarmingly ill, and after dinner I hitched up the mare to the Light waggon and took down Margaret, Betsy, Mary Jane & Becca to see him - after seeing him I could have no hopes of him. his legs were fearfully swollen, and he was exceedingly restless, after some consultation it was agreed upon that I should go after a Doctor, and I immediately started off. I had not gone farthur then McQueen's when I met with Doctor Parker the very man wanted, and I persuaded him to turn back - all was of no use. Poor John Died a few hours after, at about 1/2 after seven, leaving a mourning Family behind. they were all present. Margaret and I were present. FRIDAY, July 3d, 1857. Very fine growing day. pretty warm, thundering and a little rain in the afternoon. William Jestin has to night got the front of the Barn all sided in the one end finished and the - the north Gable. the west side of the Barn he has begun - I harrowed all the summer Fallow with the oxen. it was a very rough job. Margaret has been down at her Uncle Duncans to day - she came home with her aunt Mitchell at night in the waggon - her Father has come up to night with the Buggy. Isabella was taken rather unwell, else her mother was to have been up with the Buggy - John Francy is now peeling Bark for me. he begun yesterday morning SATURDAY, July 4th, 1857 Very fine day, bright Sunshine and very warm. there had been wet through the night which made every thing look fresh and pretty - Margaret's Father started off this morning for Duncan's pretty early. I started down after dinner with the Horses and light waggon taking along Bella, and Betsy, Mary Jane and Becca. Margaret had gone down in the middle of the forenoon with Mitchells Team - after getting down we found an immense number there, and James Black took up a very long time with a funeral Sermon, so much so that Margaret's Father would not �go to the Burying Ground, but started right off home taking with him Mary Jane & Becca, also theire aunt Janet. I was not any more than Margaret very well pleased at the way he took off Mary Jane with him - I think we should for the future try if possible to do without them SUNDAY, July 5th, 1857. Very fine day, a little dull in the forenoon but cleared up to be a beautifull day, nice and warm though not too hot, Alec went off on horseback on a visit to Robert Barton - pretty late before he got home - we have had quite a long visit of the Schoolmaster to day, and he was as able as ever to communicate a large fund of information - towards night we had a visit of William Tolton. Uncle Nichol and I had a walk over the place a little and really the crops look very promising. the Hay more especially, the Oats are also doing well. MONDAY, July 6th, 1857. Continues very fine, pretty hot part of the day, in the afternoon there were some very heavy thunder clouds but they and the thunder was roaring and grumbling, but it passed all round us and left us untouched. the rain appeared as if it was very heavy away to the south. John Jestin has been helping William to day - they put on the greater part of the sheeting. their Father helped them to place it on the scaffold - Margaret had a visit of her grandmother as she was on her way home. John Francy continues at the Bark. I have been to day drawing stone to where I intend digging the well for the new house. AnaBella Jestin has come with the intention of staying this week with Margaret to help her - I see a marked improvement on the colt. it is now straightening on all its Limbs, and in better condition – TUESDAY, July 7th, 1857 Pasture Very warm day. threatened rain considerably, but did not come on, wind was pretty strong - I have been all day drawing stones. Making up a gangway to the Barn. Uncle Nichol was helping me the most of the day. William has John helping him to day. they have all finished with the sheeting and have on the roof 10 Bunches of shingles. William drove Margaret down to Everton with Flower and Light Waggon - Margaret Bought 4 yards of Cotton. Neelands is said to be selling off at Prime Cost - intending to give up the Everton Business. old Mrs Hill died to day. I put in the oxen to night for the first into Dunbar - I bargained for a months grass – WEDNESDAY, July 8th, 1857. Very fine day, with quite a good breeze, which kept it more cool than it otherwise would have been - things are drying up pretty fast now. John Jestin has been with William to day again, John Francy is laid off to day with a sprained hand. I have been working in the summer Fallow all day, burning up roots, and drawing stones, and ploughing the strip of sod. A good many round seem to be trying to burn their Brush. I beleive that Robert Morton's goes but poorly. Alec and Uncle are now working in the Beaver Meadow - they have got the Potatoes all hoed. John Webb has begun to work his statute Labour to day. the colt is now gaining strength fast. THURSDAY, July 9th, 1857. Continues very warm and dry. the sun this day or two is drying up everything to perfection. I wrought some time in the summer Fallow this forenoon, in the afternoon I rode down the mare to Dolmidge and saw Adams with his horse. I went after to the Funeral of Mrs. Hill, there was a great number at it. I think there was about 32 waggons. Uncle Nichol went down to Rockwood with Betsy to the cars. this afternoon after coming home I fired some of the Brush heaps near the fence in the chopping. the meadow really is looking very fine. to night I received a Letter from John Scott from Hamilton. the Leith man - I saw Daniel Stewart and Mistress at the funeral to day. they were both well FRIDAY, July 10th, 1857. A hot day, with little or no breeze untile about 3 oclock - the sun has been very strong and scorching. I finished the gangway of the Barn this forenoon - William has been shingling to day but gets along but poorly. he has a boil on his sitting Place - I begun to hoe the Potatoes this afternoon. they are considerably further on than I thought they were. indeed I should have been finished them rather than beginning them. Mrs Michell has come up to night from Esquesing. she says Margaret's Mother is to be up to morrow morning with the cars - James is to �oblidge me by going for her, as our waggon is at Everton undergoing repairs. the sun set very red in the west to night - it looks as if it will be a dry spell – SATURDAY, July 11th, 1857. Exceedingly hot day, the fore part of the day more especially was most unsufferable. I attempted harrowing the summer Fallow with the oxen this morning, but pretty soon the Tounge was lollong out, and I unhitched them right away, and hoed Potatoes untill noon. After dinner we fired the Brush and it went off with great force. had it not been that a little shower came on about an hour after we fired it, I beleive it would have made a clean sweep of the Fallow, however as it is, it is a good burn as far as it went. I think there is pretty near 7 acres burnt. Margaret's Mother has got up safe and sound with Catherine and the Baby. James Mitchell brought her up. George Hamilton and the Mistress have also come on a visit to the other house. Uncle Alec is away down to Esquesing with the light waggon – SUNDAY, July 12th, 1857. continues exceedingly hot, the sun comes out realy most unsufferably strong. in the afternoon there was a little breeze which helped to make it more bearable. Margaret's Mother went off to meeting with the Mitchells this morning. she left the Baby behind - Mrs. Hamilton was quite a while with us to day before starting off for Robert Barkers. they went off at about 2 oclock. we had also a visit of Daniel Stewart and Mistress. Daniel was reading in our hearing a small Pamphlet in regard to the "Kingdom to Come" - Mr and Mrs Mitchell had supper with us as they were on there way home. William Tolton and his Sister Elizabeth was also with us. I have had a little walk round and the crops seem to be doing well notwithstanding the great drought and heat – MONDAY, July 13th, 1857. continues intolerably hot - John Francy and I have been hoeing Potatoes all day. And the heat in the forenoon was really too much to stand in the afternoon - we wrought somewhat in the shade of the woods, and the heat could be better endured. William Jestin has gone off to work with John to day. the Orangemen are making quite a fuss this morning, we hear them firing and drumming away. they go into Guelph. I beleive there are six Lodges that meet at Hassetts corner. Uncle Alexander & Betsy have got home to night from Esquesing. Margaret's Mother has gone down to her Brother Duncan's to stay all night – TUESDAY, July 14th, 1857. Quite a strong breeze to day and though the sun is very hot, it is still a great deal cooler than it has been these few days back. after nearly finishing the Potatoes hoeing this forenoon I went and fired the remainder of the Fallow. it behaved itself well enough till after dinner, but after then it gave John Francy and I enough to do to save the fence at all. we got I suppose over 30 rails burnt and the meadow badly trampt down. we had I think to lay down over twenty rods of fence - however it is worth some trouble as there is a fine burn over the dirty burry ground - Margaret has been down at her Uncle Duncans all day along with her aunt Mitchell and mother. we had to board at the other house. William Jestin has been working here this afternoon WEDNESDAY, July 15th, 1857. Much the same as yesterday in regard to heat. there was quite a heavy thunder shower going round, but we got off with somewhat of the Tail of it, although as yesterday the thunder kept rolling for a long time. I finished the few rows of the Potatoes this morning. afterward fixed up the fence at the Fallow, and lighted the last corner of Brush. before night I harrowed out the summer Fallow the second time. Uncle Nichol has been at Guelph to day, and got the Carded wool home with him. he brought home a chip hat, and stuff for trousers - Linen at 1/1 per yard. I laid out to term this the "Flea Day" for such a job we have all had with fleas I never saw before. Alec's Barn yard is now as full as it can hold as far as I can judge. {the word 'judge' has run over onto the next page.} THURSDAY, JULY 16TH, 1857 A little cooler than we have had it for sometime, although it is still pretty hot when the sun is out. I was down at Everton and got the Barn hinges, hooks and staples. there is stile a few more to get, I also got a Bunch of shingles from Thomas Nichol yet to be paid for, and 3 {Boards?} from Rufus for the Doors. James Mitchell brought me from Guelph 4 excuses for �1/2 Bunches of shingles for the ones he Borrowed. I was picking stones off the summer Fallow this afternoon. William has been at work all day alone, as well as yesterday - over the way they are now hoeing away at their Potatoes - James Mitchell is to take Mother to the cars tomorrow, and she is away to stay there all night {The word 'judge' appears in bottom margin. It is the last word from the previous page} FRIDAY, July 17th, 1857. Still very warm, though not so much out of the way as we have had it. there is very little wind. I finished picking the stones off the summer Fallow, and packed and fired the roots and dirt that was on it. William Jestin has finished the roof to day before supper, and went off to see and get 2 Teams to go after Lumber to morrow. there are a few shingles over. if the last ones had been good the 20 Bunches would have covered the Barn. the water is now so low in Dunbar's Pasture that we will have to see and get the critters watered some other way. Martin Jestin has begun the hay to day, but I think the most of the hay is not ready yet. it is now only in the first flower. SATURDAY, July 18th, 1857. Continues very warm, indeed where there is no shade, the heat is pretty great. at one part of the day there was a fine breeze which felt very fine. I was this forenoon piling Bark with John Francy. we piled about 8 1/2 cords. there was about 2 cords more to pile in the afternoon I levelled about the gangway, and chopped out some roots in the way. William Jestin went down to day to the sawmill. today a young Lad named James Allan was drowned at Acton while swimming. I understand that John Gilles was present at the time he was drowned and William Jestin saw the corpse when coming home. SUNDAY, July 19th, 1857. Very warm, although not so intolerable as we have had it of late, but last night must be excepted, as it was I think as hot a night as ever I felt in my life. it was a hard metter to sleep at all. I was up pretty early this morning, washed in the creek and Margaret, Alec, Kitty and I started away after Breakfast to Toltons. we found them at home, and shortly after getting there, another batch arrived from Eramosa, 4 of Joseph Parkinsons Family, and 2 of Henry Toltons. we had a fine walk over the Place. The crops look I think a great deal better than I expected to see them, the Fall wheat especially. it was dark before we got home. Thomas is with us all night MONDAY, July 20th, 1857. More cool to day, and less sunshine than we have had for a long time. there has also been a good deal of rain which came in the shape of heavy thunder showers. I observed some large hail stones in one of them. yesterday there was a heavy thunder shower and a very strong wind accompanying it, which blew down some of the fences. I had to put them up this afternoon. William Jestin has been here to day but the wet prevented him somewhat from getting on with his work. I finished my Ladder this afternoon with a little help from William Jestin. Alec has been mowing between showers - I gathered all the shingles together this afternoon TUESDAY, July 21st, 1857. Cool, and continues still unsettled weather. last night we had more rain, and to day though it has not been raining, the thunder has been grumbling away and it has a threatening look. I thinned and transplanted my Beats yesterday - they were altogether too large but they seem to be doing pretty well for all. the rain is saving them. Uncle Nichol to day cut the tops off them, I cleared a road by the side of the Fallow to day and with Uncle Nichols help brought poles and laid them in the Bay Mow. Uncle Alexander helped also after supper. William Jestin finished siding in to day, and has begun to the inside work. Alec is continues to mow and Jamie is also at it. WEDNESDAY, July 22d, 1857. Quite cool, and very showery in the forenoon, although it cleared up pretty well in the afternoon. John Jestin came along this morning and we began the mowing, but quit right off again on account of the wet. Alec and John Francy mowed in the afternoon. William Jestin has laid the greater part of a tier of the floor today - I hitched up the oxen and brought them from the woods a Load of score blocks, and after supper harrowed nearly the half of the summer Fallow cross ways. Margaret has begun her spinning today. she has fine rolls she says. they were done in Guelph by the new {beginer?} John Francy finished the Bark peeling today – �THURSDAY, July 23d, 1857. Quite as unsettled looking as ever, it was very wet all forenoon. Alec has now cut about 5 or 6 acres of meadow and there it lies soaking in the wet. Martin Jestin has the most of his in the same predicament and many others I beleive are in the same fix. I was lucky in not cutting any. Martin Justin came down before dinner wishing me to go in the afternoon to help at drawing stones. I took the oxen along, and we took in two tremendous stones, one especially we had 3 yoke of oxen hitched to them. I staid on till night drawing at smaller ones. he was drawing to where he intends building - it has been tolerably dry this afternoon but looks no way settled yet - William is working away at the floor yet. FRIDAY, July 24th, 1857. looks worse than ever this morning and it has rained a great deal last night, it is rather sick looking hay weather. it has rained nearly steady all day, excepting at about 4 oclock, when it Slackened off a little, and at night it cleared up altogether. it looks tonight a little more settled. I hope it may take up. William Jestin and I from about 4 oclock tore down the old roof of the cook house and put on a new one, shingled it all before night. we had a visit of Thomas Tolton this forenoon, and of John Webb at night. I mended my old Boots this forenoon in the time of the wet. the Garden is now looking very fresh. the Beats have hardly drooped there heads with transplanting. the oats are begining to look very heavy SATURDAY, July 25th, 1857. The weather has now seems to have taken up, and this has been a delightful day - the meadow was quite flat this morning with the late storms of rain, but to night again it is pretty much all straightened up ay John Jestin, John Francy, and myself were mowing this forenoon, and we had the addition of John Webb in the afternoon - after supper we all went and helped Alec to doodle up what he had made, but indeed it was scarcely ready for that operation - William Jestin is now making at the doors. this afternoon he was helping his Father at the hay. the spring wheat is now nicely headed - I hear some little fears that the rust has taken the Fall wheat SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 1857. Continues fine, but it feels I fear rather hot to stand so however upon the whole it is more settled appearance than any day last week - the Girls have gone to meeting along with the Tolton's in their Waggon. Alec is away down to Esquesing with the mare and colt this morning - I have written a Letter to day for tomorrow's mail for John Scott of Hamilton, and enclosed a note for Nicholas Rogers. I should have written them immediately on the receipt of his Letter, as they desired me to do so, but I did not understand so by the first reading of the Letter - We had a visit of Robert Morton and wife to night - they went along with us on a visit to Duncan Robertson - Mrs Robertson is very poorly from a hurt she got by a fall in the waggon MONDAY, July 27th, 1857. took out the oxen this morning from pasture Very fine day, but exceedingly windy. it is an excellent drying day for the wet hay. I took down to Everton 4 Bushel of a grist, but did not get it home with me. I also took 14 1/2 Bushels of oats and sold them to Plewis at 2/10 per Bushels. it came to 8 1/4 $. I Paid Nichol for the Shingles while in Kennedy's store. Bought at Plewis 10 lbs pressed nails, and at Neelands Pour Bolts and lock for Granary Door. I Paid for all. I brought home a load of slats, and got them home a little after ten - John had the most of the hay tedded out we cut on Saturday. we then put it in their rows. And with James' help at raking after the Waggon we put in 5 good loads before spoiling- Warren Jestin helped to coke up what we did not take in of the made hay - Warren was working with William today. he is just come from Lake on Saturday last – TUESDAY, July 28th,1857. Quite damp this afternoon. it began to rain after daylight and continued a few hours, though not heavy. it spoiled the hay for taking in. John and I mowed in the afternoon ourselves. in the afternoon John Jestin came along and brought Warren with him. it was fine and cool and the 4 of us mowed a fine peice. I think there is now in all 6 1/2 acres down. the grass is exceedingly heavy. William has got the Barn doors all hung today and nearly finished them. Alec has been mowing this afternoon. James Neelands is up here to night - Mrs McKuchnie has had a young �Daughter to day. The quantity of Fleas about Alec's Yard and Barn is now terrible - we can hardly live at present with them WEDNESDAY, July 29th, 1857. Very fine day, the sun is out fine for hay making - John Jestin and Warren with John Francy and I mowed all forenoon. John Jestin from noon owed me 2 1/2 days work on the hay he got in winter. And he took the remainder of the mowing on the head of it - in the afternoon John Francy and I with Jamie's help, took into the Barn 4 good loads - 2 of the Loads we raked up after dinner. Alec has been busy drawing in the most of the day. William Jestin is away up to his Uncle George's to help Martin James and Warren at the New Barn they put up - they are only now beginning to close it in. THURSDAY, July 30th, 1857. Fine hay making day, and we have taken the advantage of it as well as we know how. I fear if the weather gets any way unsettled I will be in rather a bad mess with the hay. it is not a good plan to take down too much at a time. it is quite clear to night but I can see at the horizon the lightning flashing, and hear the distant thunder rolling - these signs I do not like - Uncle Nichol and Jamie helped us in the afternoon to cock up the hay, and we got a fine lot of it up in excellent order. John Francy and Jamie wrought together and Uncle Nichol and I – FRIDAY, July 31st, 1857. Pretty damp this morning on account of a heavy shower through the night. but when the morning broke out it became quite clear and drying though quite unsettles looking we succeeded in getting 4 or 5 loads of hay together, and coking it up Just before a very heavy storm of wind and rain at about 3 oclock. the cokes got considerably tossed about with the wind - John Webb and John Jestin were mowing this forenoon and on account of the unsettled state of the weather I am getting John Jestin to help with the making of the hay rather than mow any more as he took the job. I was at the raising of Hassett's Driving house after supper SATURDAY. August 1st, 1857. Still unsettled looking this morning, but it however cleared up to a fine day. after about 8 oclock, I went down to Everton with the oxen and Waggon, and brought home 400 Feet of Hemlock Lumber for lining the Granary - I started early with the intention of being home at the hay as soon as it would be ready for working, but I got delayed longer than I should, however from 1 oclock we did good execution. we drew in 4 good loads which we had tossed out from the cokes. we afterwards with Margaret, Kitty and Jamie's help raked in and put up 23 cokes as well as a long winrow which we could not coke up. when at Everton I got an opportunity of sending into Guelph for a Barrell of salt bothby William Plewis – SUNDAY, August 2d, 1857. Very fine day after the unsettled weather, things in the hay Feilds are looking and doing nicely to day - Alec and I with the help of the Boys put up quite a parcel of hay to day - we thought that more rain on it must do it a great deal of damage, and we secured it in cokes. Margaret and Kitty was visiting Mrs McKachie today - after 4 oclock I went for the mare hitched her up and took Margaret and Kitty down to their Uncle Duncan's. their aunt is getting round from the hurt she got - we had a good feast of Curns a good stay and our supper before starting home - Dougald is getting stout again MONDAY, August 3d, 1857. Alec done haying Very fine day with a nice drying wind that is doing good to the hay that has been long in the cokes - I got up very early this morning and took Flower with the Light Waggon to Everton, and brought home the Barrell of Salt before Breakfast. John Francy and I then went at the drawing in with the oxen, Jamie raking after us, we drew in ten good Loads. Alec finished his drawing in by taking in 5 Loads. they all afterwards came on to me and drew in 5 good Loads for me - Levi Dingman has been mowing to day for John Jestin and has not finished the peice - it is pretty badly laid down - John Francy is going tomorrow to Duncan Robertson. Margaret is finishing a pair of Linen Trousers for him. I owe him for the day's work �TUESDAY, August 4th, 1857. Very fine this forenoon, but after dinner we had a little shower and it remained damp and clouded untill night - Uncle and the Boys helped me in with 3 Loads of hay this forenoon. Alec has begun to draw his Bark out of the woods to day. I helped to clean up a 12 Bushel grist of wheat besides 4 1/2 Bushels we sold at 7/per Bushel - Uncle Alec settles with Plewis for the salt also for a 1$ worth of Bran. he paid Richards for the new fellow for the Light Waggon also for sash to Thomas Nichols - the Girls were over at Tolton's picking Berries this afternoon - they staid all day till nine oclock, and I think that a little too late for decent people to stay out at night, but they seem in high dudgeon to be spoken to about it – WEDNESDAY, August 5th, 1857 young batch of Turkeys Quite a fine day, not too warm but a nice drying breeze. I finished the mowing this morning, and in the forenoon got the greater part of the hay together that was cut by Levi Dingman. Uncle Alec and the Boys helped me in the afternoon to take in 4 Loads - there still remains about 1/2 an acre the Peice I finished cutting. Uncle Alec brought home the grist from Everton this forenoon. Alec is drawing at his Bark. he reckons to have now up in the lane about 10 cords for the 2 day hauling - William Jestin has come on to day again to the Barn - Neelands and him have come to a settlement. Neelands goes out without paying any rent and gives over the place to William THURSDAY, August 6th, 1857 - Last of hay making - about 24 loads of hay without any wet - Continues fine, the weather is now very pleasant, not too warm, and a nice breeze blowing. Uncle Alec and the Boys helped me in this forenoon with the last of my hay - we brought it in in two Loads. there is now 37 Loads in all. Alec received a Letter from Esquesing this morning intimating that aunt's wheat was ready for cutting - Alec thereupon made ready and started soon after dinner. Alec Turney goes along with him - he has had a stay of our a week I think. Sister Bella and Kitty is with him. William Jestin and I cut out the hole for the new window from 3 oclock and got the Frame in. he will case it up in the morning. FRIDAY, August 7th, 1857 Put in the oxen - to the Pasture to night. Very fine day with a nice healthy breeze. Uncles have finished hauling Alec's Bark from his side of the creek this forenoon, in the afternoon they fired the remainder of the Brush in the his Fallow, it burnt very well - William finished the window this morning. I Glazed it - I blocked up some sleepers this afternoon under the Granary and chaff house. in the afternoon I begun to the summer Fallow by drawing out some dung on it and begining cross ploughing it. I am in the custom these times of taking a bathe in the creek at night - it is a little cool but it is very bracing. Jamie is along with me. I see that my oats are now nicely out in the head area only now. SATURDAY, August 8th, 1857 Continues very fine, but it has been rather hot. I have been ploughing in the summer Fallow but got rather slowly along as the plough did not clean herself, and the day so hot, one of the oxen had his tounge out a little while. William Jestin and Kennedy of Everton have been talking together to day of the renting of the new store in Everton. William is away down to night to see something in regard to it. I have been taking notice to the smut in Alec's wheat to night - it really looks very bad, I understand harvest has begun up here. Duncan Anderson has begun last Thursday to cut. Alec Stewart is also busy – SUNDAY, August 9th, 1857. Weather still very fine, though much more cool than yesterday. to night it has some what the appearances of a change. these nights this some time are fine and cool. We have had this forenoon a fine picking at raspberries in Dunbar's Slashing - after dinner Margaret and I paid John Webb a visit , both he and the Mistress were at home, and we staid untill after supper. they seem to be a great deal more comfortable since moving into there new house, and besides the new Barn being so convenient to them - the Misses Robertson called in as they went on their way home from Mitchells to night �MONDAY, August 10th, 1857 Very fine day. Sunshine the most of the day, but fine and cool. there was a very heavy dark cloud that went over us but no rain seemed to accompany it. there was some wind. I have been ploughing in the summer Fallow to day and got a little better along than on Saturday. the Plough kept tolerably clean. Jamie has been in the summer Fallow a good part of the day burning up roots and stumps. Margaret Picked a few Pounds of Rasp Berries to day for preserving out of Dunbar's Slashing - Martin Jestin has brought his new Family from Guelph to day - the Fleas continue to bother us a great deal yet - although it will not bear a comparison with the time gone bye TUESDAY, August 11th, 1857. A very fine day, pretty warm but a pretty nice breeze. I have been Ploughing in the Summer Fallow untill supper time, and got along pretty well - after supper I went down to Everton on the mare on the hunt for preserve jars as Margaret's now at that work, but we were too late, they were all gone. Alec got up from Esquesing at about 3 oclock - Margaret Rogers is along with Bella and him, but no one from the McIntosh Family. they sent up some Currants for Margaret - I see that Hassett has quite a number of hands cutting his wheat. Old Mr Theaker is also at his. Benjamin Carr was into Guelph today and he tells me that the Fall wheat that way is very badly rusted. Uncle fired Alec's log heaps WEDNESDAY, August 12th, 1857. A very dull day, about noon we had an exceedingly heavy Shower. it cleared up a little after dinner and though pretty dull we had no rain of any account. Alec was chunking up his log heaps this forenoon I was helping - he got a good burn on them - John Francy has had Ben Carr with and himself chopping up the old logs in my Fallow this forenoon. in the afternoon they helped me to log. Alec was also helping us - and we got pretty well along after getting out of the corner which is generally bothersome - I helped Martin Jestin with the oxen to take a very large stone out of the his summer Fallow, just before dinner, we had 3 yokes at it. THURSDAY August 13th, 1857. A very warm day, and though there was not a bad breeze of wind, the heat was nevertheless very oppressive. I was ploughing in the summer Fallow but I did not do much on account of the great heat. the oxen seemed to feel it much. I wrote a Letter after dinner to Margaret's Father. I wished to have some of his Guelph wheat for seed, but I am almost afraid I have been too late in seeing about it. Uncle Nichol took down the Letter and was in time for the mail - the Folks over the way have been picking Rasp Berries over at {Maickens?} to day. they say it is a fine place for them – FRIDAY, August 14th, 1857. Another warm forenoon - last night I think was the hottest of the season as yet. it really was unsufferable - after dinner to day we had an exceedingly heavy storm of wind and rain. it lasted but a short time, it however laid down the oats and wheat considerably. I logged this forenoon with the same hands as on Wednesday and after working an hour after dinner, the rain stopped us, and we did not start at it again. I was sorry however that we didn't as it turned out a fine afternoon - I sold a fat Ewe to Ben Carr for 5$. he pays as soon as he can. there is considerable lightning about. these some days back, but this last storm has brought it quite cool again SATURDAY, August 15th, 1857. Barn Burnt Continues very warm, although last night was very cool after the great storm - I have been ploughing in the summer Fallow the most of the day, and got it finished - I could not drive fast in the Plough on account of the heat. Jamie has now started to learn the flute playing and seems to get along pretty fair - there is a Barn and Shed I hear Burnt over in Erin by the Lightning of yesterday - hay, new Thrashing Machine & Fanning Mill, Waggon, and so on were destroyed with it. I hear today (Sunday) that it is John Glen who is the Loser. William I rather think owns the machine. SUNDAY, August 16th, 1857. Very cool last night, and all day it has been cold - there has been some appearance of rain this afternoon and at night it has been raining some. I have been up seeing Samuel Stevenson this afternoon. he met in with an accident which has hurt him considerably. he �had been chopping lately, near his house, and a small tree fell on him that had lodged against the one which he was taking down. the crops up that way seem pretty good - some place though considerably tossed about. I cannot say that I think to much of that part of the country - George Jestin I think has rather a poor Farm, very sandy with great hemlock stumps – MONDAY, August 17th, 1857 Rain last night to all intents and purposes, A very heavy wind accompanied it, and this morning the oats and Spring Wheat is laid nearly flat with the Ground - A good deal of Fall Wheat is now in shock in the country and I fear there will be but a poor accounting of it. after this Deluge, the coolness of the weather however may prevent the wheat from growing as much as it would otherwise do. it has rained a good part of to day although in the afternoon it was but slightly. William Jestin is again at the Barn fixing at the Granary. I have been mending Margaret's shoes to day while it rained. I took out both the oxen and the mare from Dunbar's Pasture to day TUESDAY, August 18th, 1857. Very fine day after the rain, the sun came out pretty hot, and it appears as if things might dry up again a little, it has there is however very little prospect of steady dry weather. I have been cutting poles for the Swing Beam of the Barn, and putting up the stakes and Lumber over the Granary. Uncle Alec helped me awhile, William Jestin is still working at the Granary. James Greive has come up to day from Hamilton. I beleive he was a night on the road - I am troubled a good deal with Hassett's steers. they break down the Bars, and with themselves bring in a host of cattle into the Peas – WEDNESDAY, August 19th, 1857 Quite cool and Showery - not at all good harvest weather - I have been working the most of the day at the swing Beam Poles and other fixings, and got them finished. I have yet the scaffold Poles to get, William Jestin has got the Granary Bins all finished to day. Uncle Alec & Uncle Nichol with James Greive and Betsy convayed Mayard Rogers down to the Railway Station. James Greive was seeing after Dunbar's Farm to rent, but could not get it - the crops that got thrown down have partially risen again, but I fear not enough to do a great deal of good especially the oats – THURSDAY, August 20th, 1857 sent a newspaper to William {illegible surname} - Very fine day after the rain - the sum has been out very bright and altogether it was a good drying day - Alec and I have been working with Benjamin Carr all day, helping him to cut his Fall Wheat - Alec cradled in the forenoon and I cradled in the afternoon. some of wheat was growing in the Grain standing on its feet. Ben has a very heavy crop of wheat both of Fall and Spring. Thomas Tolton is with us tonight - he would have liked us over tomorrow to help him but he was too late, as William Hassett was before him and got our promise of help. FRIDAY, August 21st, 1857 Continues fine although this afternoon showed some signs of change. at night we had quite a bit of a shower. Alec and I have been at Hassett's Thrashing to day. and it has been a very unlucky day for Hassett. the Machine was delayed untill noon after having all his hands from the morning on the ground. after they did get started there was very little done. the wheat being very damp and shortly after supper the Machine breaking down. I think they thrashed 59 Bushels, a good many People are hurrying in there wheat to day into their Barns although I hardly think it can be ready for it. SATURDAY, August 22d, 1857 Quite a heavy rain through the night. this morning and the most of the it has also rained without intermission. there was some very heavy thunder and lightning towards Evening, and one clap especially seemed very nigh. I have had to get another batch of Poles for the scaffold in the Barn - the other ones I got being too short - Thomas Tolton has been over tonight and wishes Alec and I to help them on Monday at the wheat. we promised to go if nothing occurred to stop us. Uncles are now a good way on with the {found? Probably re foundation} for a root house - I hear that a great deal of wheat is growing even on its feet. �SUNDAY, August 23d, 1857 Still raining and as unsettled as ever through the day - towards night however the rain ceased and a very cold wind has got up. it almost feels as if it might bring frost. all accounts of the state of the grain in the country is most sickening - Duncan Robertson I understand has all of his Forty acres cut and none in the Barn - Toltons are very little better off. And Hassetts in the same fix. Alec 's wheat Uncle Alec was saying is growing a little in the head in some spots - Margaret has had a visit of the Misses Jestin to day - Margaret yesterday made 1 kettle of soft soap, and another of hard soap. she also preserved some Berries she got in a present from Harriet Tolton. she seems now quite strong MONDAY, August 24th, 1857 sent a newspaper to James {Miller? or Mitchell?} The first settled looking day we have had for a long time. Farmers are now looking very anxiously for the weather to take up. Alec & I have been over at Toltons to day helping them to cut their wheat. I was cradling along Thomas & William and we cut down about 6 acres of very heavy wheat. Thomas Hamilton, George Tolton & Alec followed us and they had a very hard job of it. their oat crop over there looks very ready and lying down considerably - the spring wheat looks to be a very fine crop. Uncles have been branding in Alecs Fallow, and mostly finished it. TUESDAY, August 25th, 1857 Another fine day, and quite settled looking. the new moon is as the saying goes, "stands well up" and dry looking" - may it be so. it would be a great boon to the country - Alec has begun to cut his Fall wheat to day. it is no more than ripe however. I have been harrowing my Summer Fallow to day and before night came I drew out some loads of dung on it besides - Margaret has had a visit of her Aunt Mitchell this afternoon. William Jestin has been working at the Barn to day. Martin Jestin is now cutting oats. I see our Peas are now getting pretty ripe and the spring wheat is coloring fast – WEDNESDAY, August 26th, 1857 Continues fine, it is pretty warm and the Spring wheat is ripening fast - there is some appearance of change. I hope it is not for wet, but there is no security in this weather - William Jestin has rented his store to Kennedy to day. as soon as Kennedy got it, he commenced moving into it. I have been drawing dung out on the summer Fallow all day. I might have drawn a load or two more but did not like to put it out on account of the Canadian Thistle roots. there was a few in what I took out, and I was afraid they might grow again - Alec has nearly finished cutting his fall wheat. he cut 50 stoocks yesterday and 55 to day. THURSDAY, August 27th, 1857 Barn finished Very fine this morning and forenoon, it however became cloudy before noon, and it has rained the greater part of this afternoon. towards night it came on very heavy with heavy thunder and Lightning - William Jestin has finished the Barn to day, all that is to be done this season. he is to fix the floor in another season and leaves some lining to be done along with it. Margaret and I went down to Everton after dinner in the Light Waggon. I opened an account Kennedy, and got a few tools. in coming home we called at Duncan Robertson's - he has just got in the last of his Fall wheat before the rain to day, and drawing in the last of his hay when we were there, although it rained a little - the schoolmaster is home again – FRIDAY, August 28th, 1857 Exceedingly heavy rain last night, with great thunder & lightning - the holes in the feilds are filled with water to day, in a manner that I do not think I have seen this season before. there has been considerable rain to day though not steady, to night it is quite as unsettled as ever. Margaret and I cleaned and red up the Barn this forenoon. between dinner and supper I was chopping in the timber Fallow at the old logs. it rained after supper that I could not go out again. I had some unpleasant words with John Francy to day in regard to dissapointing me with the logging, by agreeing to stay on with Ben Carr after promising me long ago. William Hassett has been here to night – SATURDAY, August 29th, 1857 very cool to day, and a little showery. there was little or no sun, and consequently it was a poor drying day. I have been pulling Peas all day. Alec and Jamie came along �in the morning and helped me all day. we cut the greater part of them. they would have been finished had they not been so grassy. John Francy came along to day and talked very saucily to me today in regard to what I said to him yesterday - he says he will do neither Alec's job which he took, nor mine - I think surely John has been put up to it by some evil advisor - what he professes to take so hard is my saying that he was not a man to his word - Uncle Alec has been drawing the firewood logs out of the logging SUNDAY, August 30th, 1857. Very Fine day. the sun has been out, and it has been a beautiful drying day - the very thing needed at present. Alec's Fall Wheat is in very good order considering the very great wet that has been. Alec and I took a ride down on the mares as far as Daniel Stewarts after dinner. we staid on till near night. Miss Scott is now there on a visit. we had not much exchange of thoughts - Daniel seems a little troubled in regard to his wordly matters - after coming home I found that Margaret had been visited by Mr & Mrs McKuchnie and Mr & Mrs Morton. John & William Mitchell were still there. John is now getting a staid looking young man MONDAY, August 31st, 1857. Another fine day, last night indicated it. James & I finished cutting the Peas in the first half of the day - between dinner and supper I cradled in Alec's Spring wheat, Alec followed me - after supper we helped Uncles to dig and load up a load of Potatoes which Alec intends taking to Guelph to morrow. they are Mechanics and are taking the rot badly - the Grass has taken excellently in the Feild of spring wheat - Alec is now cutting, but the wheat is a very poor crop - a great deal of smut is in it and it is very badly tossed about . his oats are now about ready for cutting. TUESDAY, September 1st, 1857 Pretty hot day and very fine. the sun has been out all day. I have been cradling in Alec's spring wheat all day. Uncle Alec and Jamie were raking up after me. it is an exceedingly hard job to cut it. it is tossed so much, and so thin - Uncle Nichol turned my Peas today. they intended to take in the Fall wheat to day but it was not dry enough. Alec got back from Guelph in good time. he loaded the Potatoes to Brown at 1/2 Dollar per Bushel. the horses were very warm and sweating the afternoon being so hot. this is a beautiful moonlight night, and cool. WEDNESDAY, September 2d, 1857 Another hot day, beautiful sunshine, and splendid ripening and drying weather for the crops - the Folks over the way have untied the most of the Fall wheat to day, tied it up again and have it nearly all in to night. it was growing in the heart of the sheaves. I have been ridging up to day with the horses. Alec's mare is rather poor just now with that great colt sucking at her, and she seems to be oppressed in the Ploughing of the summer Fallow. it is rather wet and cloggy. Flower is in great heart at present and well up in Flesh, indeed rather much I fear for the good of the colt. THURSDAY, September 3d, 1857 Continues fine harvest weather to day has been very hot and drying. the dews that fall at night are very heavy and it takes nearly two hours of sun to dry it off. I have been at the ridging up this forenoon with the horses. in the afternoon I got Uncle Nichol and Jamie to help me in with the Peas. I expected to take them all in at 4 loads but found that after taking in 4 large Loads we left 2 more in the Feilds. Uncle Alexr and Alec have been working at the wheat all day. Alec has to mow it. some are thinking that there is a change in the air to night. the Northern Lights are beautiful to night FRIDAY, September 4th, 1857 Peas all in Another beautifull harvest day, very heavy dew last night, and the sun has been out very strong to day - we finished taking in the Peas this forenoon, and took in a load of wheat of Alec's before dinner. I continued to help them in the afternoon at the taking in of the spring wheat, and took in 5 Loads - Alec keeps mowing away and we have been taking it in without stooking it up - the colt is mending up now very fast. it is losing its old hair and straightening up on its hind legs and seems to be about as spry as the other - although it is a far way from being as large �SATURDAY, September 5th, 1857 Colt weaning Quite a change again and for the worse. a great quantity of rain has fallen to day and I cannot think that there was any need of it - one shower in particular was very heavy. there was also pretty heavy thunder and lightning. I have been doing a little at the ridging up in the dry spells between showers with the oxen - Alec had the horses at Rockwood conveying Agnes McFarlane up, she is on a visit. they had a wet time of it - John Webb got our Light waggon last night, his Father inlaw being very sick, and we borrowed Martin Jestins. Alec has taken the colt from the mare to day and they are both in a bad way. SUNDAY, September 6th, 1857 Esquesing Fine day after the rain. the sun is out pretty hot and everything is drying quickly up again - I wrote a letter this forenoon for Nichol Rogers desiring him to come and work for me. I take it down to Esquesing and send it off to morrow. I started after dinner with the mares and Lumber Waggon for Esquesing - we went by Acton taking Agnes McFarlane down as far as Alec Hills on her way home. John Mitchell is along with me all the road, we found the road better than might have been expected after so much rain - we passed aunt's but she was not in, and got down in very good time - the Folks are all well. MONDAY WEDNESDAY, September 9 7th, 1857 a mistake of a leaf when writing {out of order} Very heavy dew last night and to day has been very fine. Alec's Spring Wheat is finished drawing in to day. John Mitchell has been cradling for me today and I raked after him. we could not make much headway in it. it is so much tossed and beat down. it is not so bad a crop as I expected - the orchard is looking very well just now. I thought in the spring that there was about 6 trees that would not. I now see them all doing something except one. a good many are burning there fallows round and I am very anxious about bagging so as to get in some seed. TUESDAY, September 8th, 1857 Some frost last night, though nothing to hurt. it has continued cool all day, but it has been very fine. I sold a sheep to Vane this morning. 6 $ the price if weighing 60 lbs or over, if under 5 1/2 $. I have been cutting in the spring wheat to day for the first. it is greatly laid down and tossed - I have been cutting, raking and binding myself. Alec is not through yet with his wheat - his oats are now ready for cutting - he has a few down - I was over at James Mc Kachine to night seeing if I could get him to help me today in the beginning of next week. James Mitchell was there. they both think they may help me some MONDAY WEDNESDAY, September 9th 7th, 1857 a mistake Shingles {out of order} Fine Morning, and continues a fine day. pretty cool which made it a good travelling day - I got the wheat bagged up - after breakfast, 12 Bushells - got other things ready and Bella and I started for home at about 1/2 after ten. we called at aunts, stayed only a little. I have had to milk Flower a few times, although she is not so fractious as I expected - I bargained for 5 thousand of shingles at Balinaferd from Campbell the store keeper, 3 months credit, 2 3/4 per thousand, we got home shortly after 6 and the mares have sweat none I believe all the road. the roads were very good the most of the way THURSDAY, September 10th, 1857 Another very fine day - heavy dew last night - And very warm. John Mitchell staid all night and helped me this forenoon - we finished cutting the wheat, and bound and stooked up 12 stooks. the rest we cut is so green, we thought it would better lay in the swarth awhile. in the afternoon I hitched up the mares and finished ridging up the far side of the Lane. I intend if possible to plough this side of the Lane to morrow. Uncles have been burning the Brush in the Beaver Meadow. Alec is cutting away hard at his oats - they dont stand very well – FRIDAY, September 11th, 1857 Fall wheat sowing Very hot last night, and to day has been very hot, had it not been for the fine breeze that blew, it would have been exceedingly so. about supper time, it came on some rain with heavy thunder & Lightning after dark there was a very heavy shower, I have been ridging up all day with the horses - I think I Ploughed over the acre by supper time. Uncle Nichol sowed 4 Bushels of seed, on the part of the feild beginning at the south side of the Lane ridge �to the fence next the orchard - about 2 acres. Jamie harrowed it in with the oxen the nigh oxe had his tongue out the most of the time - I am wishing to night that I had taken in my wheat this afternoon - Uncles have been tying up oats – SATURDAY, September 12th, 1857 Very misty this morning, and damp. it however cleared up to be a fine sunshiny afternoon. there was very little of any sunshine in the forenoon. I finished up ploughing this forenoon by 11 oclock. got Fanny fed as Alec has her away down to Esquesing this afternoon. Alec finished cutting his oats this forenoon. between dinner and supper Jamie & I finished harrowing and water furrowing the summer Fallow. Uncle Nichol sowed the 8 Bushels of seed on the feild as nearly as may be. I thought to bind up after supper some wheat that was left in the swath, but found it too wet after binding a little of it. I took a walk down to John Jestin's house to night to see him about logging, but he was not there - I beleive the young man is doing pretty well who got his arm taken off last Thursday with the Thrashing Machine at old Mr Everts – SUNDAY. September 13th, 1857. Very warm to day. the sun is out quite strong and hot, and it has dried up the wet grain considerably - I raked and tied up some little wheat that was left unbound on account of its greenness. after doing that, I had intended to start after dinner to the fifth Line to hear a preacher, one of the "Plymouth Brethren" I believe, but the weather began to wear an unsettled appearance thundering a good deal too - and as the wheat was ready to take in, we went at it - Uncle & I - we got in 2 Loads, and had not the last quite in when the rain came on, and a very dark dismal night followed - Thomas Tolton is over at the other house, and William Jestin here to night MONDAY, September 14th, 1857 Very dark looking this morning. And all forenoon we have had broken weather. there was one very heavy shower, in the afternoon it cleared up fine - I have been on the hunt a great part of the day to get hands for logging. at John Jestin in the morning before breakfast, after breakfast went over to Ben Carr, from there to James Mitchells, and on to John Copland to see Arthur Hassett, and then to David Stewart's to see William Dickson. James Mitchell and James McKachine comes tomorrow if well, Ben Carr a day when he can and Arthur Hassett Friday & Saturday, if it keeps fine from this to then. William Dickson thinks he may come. I chopped old logs in the Fallow after supper TUESDAY, September 15th, 1857 last of wheat Fine day, much to be relished in this troublesome time. James Mitchell and James Mc Kachine have been logging with me to day. we got along middling well. Uncles have been binding Alec's Oats. After supper I hitched up the mares and Uncle Nichol and Jamie helped me in with the last of the wheat - we made 3 loads of it - some of the sheaves were a little damp in the heart. I notice some of the wheat shooting up above ground. to night again is looking rather suspiciously dull - I'm afraid it bodes for more wet. WEDNESDAY, September 16th, 1857 Very dull and unsettled looking this morning, and very damp and inauspicious for harvesting. a great many oats are yet to cut in the country, and in a very bad mess too generally. I have been all day helping Thomas Vane to thrash. I had the Mare along too. he got very little done in the forenoon - the machine not going right. in the afternoon he got somewhat better along - I was up at James Mitchell after dark, seeing if I could get him to log tomorrow. Vane's Man is to come to help me. Uncles are preparing for the new land sowing. they took in 1 Load of Oats to day for the first – THURSDAY, September 17th, 1857 Very showery and unsettled to day, the morning was very mistyand and it was not till some Thunder and rain came that it broke away. we logged from about ten oclock this forenoon till dinner, but the afternoon looked so bad that we did not venture it again it cleared up somewhat before night, and I fired a few heaps, they seemed to go pretty well considering the wet. Vane is drawing out and selling his spring wheat to Plewis is at a Dollar bushel-- -- -- The Fall wheat is now getting nicely up in the summer Fallow. �FRIDAY, September 18th, 1857 Very fine day, it did not look very well in the morning but it cleared away before long and we had a fine cool day for working. I had a fine peice logged to day, Arthur Haskels, Vane’s hired man, James Mitchell & Uncle Alec were helping me, and we got along well, Alec is sowing and harrowing in with the horses to day. John Francy has Ben Carr helping him to cut logs in the Fallow to day. John was giving me rather over the coals in his foolish way again, I was leaving it with James Mitchell to settle but as James did not take me up, I just took the job off Johns hands SATURDAY, September 19th, 1857. Kept dry this forenoon although it threatened wet enough in the afternoon we had some rain and a very cold wind along with it. my log heaps are burning very well. I fired them last night , and they have burned very well considering the wet in the afternoon. I have been picking up and firing what I missed last night - Alec drew in 5 Loads of oats this forenoon. some were not fit. a great deal of them are still in swath. I never saw such a season. there is never a chance for binding what is cut, let alone putting in the Barn. rain, rain rain SUNDAY, September 20th, 1857. Pretty fine day, although the morning looked very cloudy and unsettled looking. it has been rather cool, but some of the sun blinks were pretty hot. Isabella and the girls are away over to William Toltons in Eramosa - the 3 Boys and Harriet have them away with them in the Lumber Waggon. there is 8 in all and a pretty good load it is, they were home in pretty good time - I kept at home all day - we have had a visit of Duncan Robertson and Wife - they were on their way home from James Mitchells - the fires burnt pretty well in the Fallow today - I do not think there will be much branding. MONDAY, September 21st, 1857. Very hard white frost last night, the first frost of any note we have had this season. it has been a very fine day. although in the afternoon it again threatens rain. Alec has finished taking in his oats to night - I have been a part of to day in the Fallow. in the afternoon I began to cut his oats. William Jestin has been cutting with the cradle but it is an ugly job. the ground is very wet, and the oats are laid pretty flat although pretty much one way. Old Mr O Herran has been reaping in them this afternoon. And I expect him until they are done. I also expect Edward tomorrow TUESDAY, September 22d, 1857. Some frost last night but not so hard as last night the night before. the day has been very fine although in the morningforenoon it was a little wet. Margaret has been very sick last night and part of to day. her Aunt Mitchell has been with her all last night, and to day I had to go after her Aunt Robertson, as well as Mrs Lorree - she however got well before very long again. Willian Jestin has been cradling this afternoon at the oats. Edward O Herran has been reaping in them also in the afternoon. we have had a visit of James Mitchell to night, as well as Duncan Robertson. they were anxious to know about Margaret WEDNESDAY, September 23d, 1857. A little frost last nght again, and it was rather dull a part of the day, althog little or no rain. I took home Mrs Loree and Mrs Robertson this morning after breakfast. Margaret has been fine to day. I branded up the Fallow after coming home. Uncle Alec and Jamie helped me. we cleaned the most of what we logged, of the large brands, a good part of the small stuff is yet to pick up. Alec is harrowing the last of his Fallow to day. the Pigeons are harboring greatly about it. they are shouting away at them now and again - the cattle have now full range of the after grass. THURSDAY, September 24th, 1857. Warmer last night. I think no frost. it has been a very fine day. Alec and I finished branding the peice for fall wheat this forenoon and picked it up partly - Old Mr O Herran has been reaping all day in the oats - Edward and him were both all day yesterday - I began to cradle in them after dinner, but being asked by Martin Jestin to help to draw in his Peas. I did so loading all the time in the feild, he had 2 Teams going - John Francy is now chopping up Alec's �Fallow logs and scattering trees - I notice the feild wheat now in the second leaf, considerable fallows round are yet to plough FRIDAY, September 25th, 1857. (Peter McDougall died to day) Misty this morning and not cold. the day broke out beautifull an hour or two after sunrise, and it continued a fine drying harvest day. I have been at the oats all day. the old man cut at them till about an hour after dinner. I cradled all forenoon. Jamie also was a good while at them - Uncle Nichols was binding a good part of the day and Jamie and I in the afternoon - pretty near the half of them is done - they are a fine crop and very clean. Alec has been at James McKeachies raising - he did not get the walls of the house all up. Uncle Alec is sick to day. SATURDAY, September 26th, 1857 Very fine day. the sun came out strong, and it had been a fine drying day for outstanding crops. Alec & Jamie have been helping me all day at the oats. Edward O Herran and his father also in the afternoon. Edward from about 11 oclock, we finished both binding and drawing in. we took in two loads after sundown. the oats seem to be in good condition, I think. There is a 121 stoocks of them. I believe both the Toltons and John Webb have made a late finish of theirs as well to day - I got "Flower" shod to day and agreed to let James Mitchell take her to Arthur Village on Monday, for Lumber for James McKuchin. Margaret keeps pretty well. Uncle Alec keeps sickly to day yet. Peter McDougal died yesterday at noon I believe. he had I understand a bloody flux. SUNDAY, September 27th 1857. Very warm and very fine day - there has been the most of the day a heavy wind blowing and pretty hot. there has also been scattering clouds flying. to night it has considerably darkened up and we have had very heavy thunder and Lightning. there was quite a blaze got up in the South west. I was afraid it might be a building. Alec started off for the Funeral at noon, 2 oclock was the hour for departure with the corpse. I left here at about 3 oclock, in order to meet them. I called at Duncans taking the "Koran" home to Mr Campbell. I was on the Ground a considerable time before the Funeral arrived, and before we got through and home again, it was not far from night. William Tolton is here to night MONDAY, September 28th, 1857. A little Showery to day. a pretty cool, not at all a drying day for those that have crops out. Thomas Vane has a good many oats out yet. he is busy cutting to day. Jamie and I have had the oxen and waggon on the Fallow cleaning and Picking up making ready for sowing - we got about 2 acres all ready. there is a great quantity of trash left on the Ground on account of the wet weather. nothing being burnt up but what has a very good chance. we got a Letter from Esquesing to night. all is well. they have just newly got over their harvest, I think, the same day that I did. TUESDAY, September 29th, 1857. Very windy, but fine weather - somewhat cool frosty night and occasional showers - Alec and Uncles are busy with the root house - they are now putting up the Log walls of it. Uncle Nichol sowed about 2 acres of the Fallow to day - pretty near all that is ready. he sowed 2 Bags on it - I was almost afraid it would be too thick but we will see - it was on the end next the woods, and about 19 rods this way. Jamie harrowed in the forenoon and I dug tunnels and hold Burs Mullin {illegible}, in the afternoon I harrowed while Jamie took the hoe, I shifted in the cooking stove to night. it is getting pretty cool now. WEDNESDAY, September 30th, 1857. Frost last night. everything seemed white enough this morning for snow to be on them. I expected the mare home this morning but they did not get home till 3 oclock. Jamie finished cross harrowing about an hour after dinner. I have been hoeing pretty nearly all day at the dirt in the Fallow - Alec has been drawing off his firewood from the Fallow, after Jamie got done harrowing - fine clear nights now, the moon is getting fine and large. we are beginning to experience the days very short. after supper is now very short, and we cannot sit long after it if we want any thing done. �THURSDAY, October 1st, 1857 A very disagreeable day. Very cold, and raining a little the whole day. I was very anxious to make a finish of sowing to day, and so I did, but Jamie and I had to work on through all the wet to do it. the wet though not very great was still enough to make it very disagreeable. Uncle Nichol sowed it for me. it took all the seed to a few grains. Uncles and Alec are working very constant at the root house - they intend raising the upper house on Saturday. I got Alec to kill a Lamb this morning. Isabella is now busy making my shirts, and Margaret knitting mitts for me. FRIDAY, October 2d, 1857. Last night was very cold and to day has been fine and dry also very cold. I have been helping Alec all day, in getting logs cut and drawn for the root house. for the first time this season I have worn my vest under my over shirt and wrought with it all with comfort. this night is again blowing up extremely cold, at least so it feels now to me. Uncle Alec keeps poking away at the fired stumps and they are burning wonderfully away. Vane I see is still working away at his harvest - he is to day at his Peas/ John Mitchell brought to Margaret about a Peck of Plumbs to day and she has preserved them SATURDAY, October 3d, 1857. Rather dull today though somewhat warmer then yesterday - Alec has got the roof house raised over the root house today. I have been there helping to raise. Martin Jestin and son William, with James McDermaid & William Tolton took up the Corners. there was only John Webb and Ben Carr with ourselves helping to raise the Logs. I went after getting through and brought home a Load of Sand. I think Vane has just got through with his harvest to night. he is the last I think of the neighbors although I believe there is considerable out in the country yet. SUNDAY, October 4th, 1857 Very fine day, the sun has been shining all day and much finer and warmer than we have experienced for some time - I have kept the house pretty close all day on account of Margaret being alone. Isabella has been at meeting. Betsy accompanied her. Thomas Tolton and his sister Jane has paid us a visit to day as also John Hassek, John Mitchell, and Jamie and Duncan Robertson. I took a walk down as far as Robert Morton to night, and wondered on coming back that Isabella had deserted Margaret for other company – MONDAY, October 5th, 1857 Very fine day, and pretty warm. the sun has been out and it has been altogether a fine day. I went at fixing up mortar for plastering but found the Lime not easily mixed on account of standing so long. I then left it and after dinner went at digging out the found for a pit for the Potatoes. Jamie helped me and I got it dug out nearly 2 feet deep - and a drain also dug first - Alec has drawn 2 loads of Lumber from Everton and taken down a grist of 14 Bushels of wheat - Alec got Fanny shod all around today. TUESDAY, October 6th, 1857 continues fine, pretty warm - we have now such weather as would have done a great deal of good to the country 2 or 3 weeks ago, however some People will get the good of it, there is still a good deal of grain out in the country - Our horses have been all day at Vane's Thrashing. Alec has been there all day - I was there in the forenoon and got Jamie to go in the afternoon for me. I went down to Everton in the afternoon with the oxen and waggon and brought home a Load of stakes for the root house. I wrote a Letter for Esquesing to day, and as Jamie was getting the grist this forenoon, I got it sent to Rockwood by Simon Plewis – WEDNESDAY, October 7th, 1857 Still very fine weather - this day has been rather more so than ordinary fine. I have again been with Vane all day Thrashing - Jamie was there in the afternoon - Alec went down to Ballinafad for my Shingles to day - brought a Thousand in the hay rack. Edwards Father has been thrashing Peas for me to day - I have to be with James McKachie to morrow if all well, to help to thrash. My horses have also to be there - Mrs Cox of Everton died last night at nine oclock - we had white frost last night. �THURSDAY, October 8th, 1857 Continues very fine. it is really charming weather. I was this forenoon along with Jamie and the horses at James McKachie's Thrashing. Vane thrashed for him and got along very well. Jamie had 60 Bushels of wheat, 10 of oats - some of the Thrashers went to Cox's Funeral after getting done - Jamie and I after coming home fitted and put up the rafters on the root house and covered it with Slabs. Thomas Tolton with his horses have been at Thrashing yesterday and to day – FRIDAY, October 9th, 1857. Very dull all day, with the exception of sunrise when there was a few minutes sunshine - there has been quite a mist all day. Alec & Uncle Nichol & Isabella have been at Guelph to day . they had a Load of Potatoes with other things to dispose of. they saw Guelph Show when in. I have got the most done to the skeleton of the root house to day. Uncle Alec helped me with the most of the forenoon. After supper I was drawing somewhat at stumps in the pasture feild, and fired them - the stumps burn real well just now. Isabella is troubled a little with toothache. SATURDAY, October 10th 1857. John Born Continues beautiful weather - this day has been exquisitly fine. Margaret took sick this morning before 5 oclock, and continued very bad untill about 2 oclock when the Baby was Born. before taking breakfast I hitched up and went for her Aunt Grace. Jamie afterwards went down and brought up her Aunt Mary. after awahile again he went down and brought up Mrs. Lorree, I took Mrs Lorree home after dark, and called at Robertson's to give them the news. Alec and Uncles have been putting the Rafters and Sheeting on their root house, and I fixing up for fattening the hogs - the two aunts are staying over night. Margaret appears to be getting round again. she is as well as could be expected. SUNDAY, October 11th, 1857. Quite misty this morning untill about 9 or 10 oclock - it then cleared off to another very fine day. it continues to be pretty warm. Alec and Jamie started off this morning by 5 oclock for Esquesing - with the Lumber waggon - he means to bring up a Load of apples to morrow from Humes'. Margaret has been tolerably well the greater part of the day. towards night she became very weak and faintish. the Baby keeps very quiet and appears to be doing well. we have had quite a number of visitors to day all appearing anxious regarding Margaret & Baby. Grace Robertson is with us all night. MONDAY, October 12th, 1857. Very dull all day, and there was considerable rain in the afternoon. it is rather a change from the very fine weather we have had for so long a time - for a week's fine weather this season is considered a rarity. I have been fixing up round the house to day. plastering & cc. I agreed with William Cutting to day for a weeks work, wages the same as he gets from John Webb. Margaret is some better to night, although she has been pretty weakly throught the day. the Baby seems to be doing pretty well - Alec and Jamie have got home before dark, with 22 Bushels Apples price from 1/10 1/2 to 2/8 per Bushel. they were at John McIntosh all night and started from there at 8 this morning – TUESDAY, October 13th, 1857. hogs Fatting Put the hogs up to day to fatten - Very fine day after the rain, it has been fine and warm with stready sunshine. William Cutting has come this morning and been digging at the Potatoes all day. Margaret had a very uneasy night, and this forenoon I was greatly alarmed about her, - having yesterday taken a Doze of Castor oil, and at night fall a Doze of No.1 Pills, and not moving her - She desired me to give her a Doze of No 2. I accordingly gave her them but she suffered most severely by them. indeed I was afraid they would make an end of her. I think they are a Pill that should not be used by a very weak person - Margaret's Father & Mother came up to day. they were up about 2 oclock - Margaret had got a turn to the better before they came up – WEDNESDAY, October 14th, 1857. Another fine day, with a pretty strong breeze. it has been overcasting a little. Uncle Alec is away down to James Humes after a Load of Apples for me. he volunteered to go for me as I could not well leave myself. Margaret's Father would liked to have �stayed over to day and gone to the Eramosa Show, but her Mother would not hear of it. they started off home after dinner. Father had a walk over the Place before dinner, we were back to the stake. Margaret has been a good deal better to day and the Baby seems to do well - had a visit of Mrs Carr. I finished Plastering up the house to day, and William & I begun to cover in the root house after supper – THURSDAY, October 15th, 1857. Cloudy this morning, and continued rather dull all day but no rain. it has been withal a very fine day. the Fall wheat is growing nicely by this weather. William & I finished the root house this forenoon - in the afternoon we took down the waggons and dug potatoes bringing home a Load with us. I turned them into the house by the spout after dark - the folks over the way are now peeling apples every night - Uncle Alec has got home in good time with my apples 10 Bushels, 10 at 1/2 $. 6 at 1/4 $ - Margaret is gathering strength though it may be slowly. her Breasts trouble her a good deal - she is applying Borax & sugar to them. Isabella is a good nurse, and she gets pretty well tired – FRIDAY, October 16th, 1857. Rather a change of weather - Cloudy and cold, looks like rain but none as yet. this is the day of the County Show - Alec was at it. William Cutting and I have been digging all day at the Potatoes, and pretty nearly finished them. we brought home two Loads. they are a fine crop. the red merrinoes especially - the old Man across the way was helping us in the forenoon - the Fanning Pedlar came along today and left a Fanning Mill for Alec. I gave my My note Payable 3 months from this date. 22 Dollars, without interest - Margaret is gaining strength slowly. she is sitting up tonight. Uncles are busy at the Potatoe digging – SATURDAY, October 17th, 1857. Rather gloomy to day, and very cool. it rained a little towards and after night - William Cutting and I have been at the Dung drawing out to day, with both Teams - we were covering the Orchard - we took out 21 Loads from about ten oclock. Uncles and Alec have been at their Potatoes digging. Margaret is now so far better as to be able to be up the greater part of the day, but she suffers severely with her Breasts. the Baby seems to be doing very well, but causes Margaret much pain when sucking - she has been applying several notions to them but does not seem to gain much benefit from them – SUNDAY, October 18th, 1857 Much finer than yesterday though coolish. the sun has been out shining all day - I have kept the house the most of the day, never off the Place. I gathered off the Balsam Trees some of the Gum for Margaret's Breasts - she has been trying that mixed with sweet butter. it seems to have a biting effect on its first application, but it might do good for all - we have had a visit of Harriet, Jane and Thomas Tolton this afternoon also Grace & Catherine Robertson with the Boys, James Mitchell and all the Family excepting Jamie. Margaret has been up the most of the day but is still much distressed with her Breasts. MONDAY, October 19th, 1857 A good deal of rain last night and this forenoon has been rather showery. it however cleared up some in the afternoon and towards night got pretty cool. I took out dung this forenoon to the orchard, and in the afternoon finished drawing in the Potatoes. I measured them 28 Bushels in the two Loads, I reckoned that there would be nearly enough in the other three Loads to make 80 Bushels altogether, or nearly so. the old man has been thrashing Peas all day. over the way they have an apple paring Bee to night - the Toltons are there in a body at least all that were in Erin. Margaret has had a severe headache all day - and sister Betsy is very sick. TUESDAY, October 20th, 1857. Quite an appalling change of weather, we have this morning, winter in no mistake, both the feel of it and the look of it are present with us - the wind is high and most peircing. the snow also where it is drifted is half way to the knees. it has continued very cold all day. but as the day wore on, a great deal of the snow melted way. the sun however went down with considerable still on the Ground. the old man has again been thrashing all day at the Peas - William Jestin has begun the Timber for the stable to day. Warren Jestin and Alec with myself were score �hacking. no Potatoe digging to day. Alec's are all out yet Uncles have been putting some earth on the heaps to day for fear of the frost going through the Potatoe tops – WEDNESDAY, October 21st, 1857. Though not so cold and stormy as yesterday still it has quite a winter feel about it. it froze so hard that neither Uncles nor Alec tried today to dig the Potatoes. We were again at the scoring to day and expected to finish but we fell short somewhat of it, we intend finishing to morrow morning before going to John Webb's raising. William Dixon came along to day wishing to take a job of chopping, but I could not give him a decided answer having before partly engaged to see if Torrence's freinds could not come to terms with me when coming to this part. he gives till tomorrow night to see about it and I must give him an answer – THURSDAY, October 22nd, 1857. Frost last night, but much finer than it has been these two last days. one might dig Potatoes to day. we finished hewing this morning. Alec and I have been with John Webb helping him to raise 2 old log sheds. I quit at about 3 oclock and took down the mare to Everton - got her shod in the front feet, found that Torrance had not got word from his Freinds. in coming home I called at Robert Morton's and gave the chopping to William Dixon. Warren Jestin has been drawing from the woods the shed timber - he got everything home but the sleepers - Margaret continues to be much distressed with her Breasts. I wrote down to her Father to day, sent it by Rockwood. FRIDAY, October 23d, 1857. Another tolerable fine day. I would have been digging Potatoes all day with Alec, but could not go untill the afternoon. Uncle Nichol and I in the forenoon went to Vane's and cleaned and Bagged as well as brought home 56 Bushels of oats - Alec had formerly got 20 Bushels from him which made in all 76 Bushels - 1/4 $ per Bushel is the price and he owes 19$. we took up the debt in oats for fear of losing all - Vane has made a very poor speck of that farm and does not seem to try to make it much better. William Jestin and Warren are working at the framing of the stable. SATURDAY, October 24th, 1857. A very dissagreeable day although it has not rained very heavy. still it has been pretty constant and uncomfortable. I took down this morning to Everton a grist of chopped stuff. 14 Bags, 12 Bushels of Peas, the rest of oats - William Jestin, Warren & Alec helped me last night to clean them. I went to Rockwood to get some things for Margaret and the Baby. they are neither very well. Margaret still suffers very much from her Breasts. I called at John Stewarts in coming home - got dinner, but did no business as I intended desired. it was very late before I got my grist, and I had a dark uncomfortable ride home - the Thirteen road is now shocking bad – SUNDAY, October 25th, 1857. Rather dull kind of day, though not wet as yesterday - towards night there was some little rain. the two Isabella's have been away on horseback to see Mrs Glen. they say she looks bad but seems to be in pretty good spirits - we have not had many visitors, Duncan Robertson and part of family called in as they were on their way home from Mitchels. I was up seeing James Mitchell - he has had a very sickly week of it. he has been Beadfast the most part of the week - I suppose a very bad cold is the trouble. I have now a very bad cold. Alec the same and I suppose others of the family - Margaret is not yet any better and the Baby seems sick to night – MONDAY, October 26th, 1857 Paid Pasture Lumber Exceedingly windy and cold last night, the greater part of the day the wind has kept up very high, and the cold is pretty severe. I had a very bad night of it. the Baby has not been very well, and Margaret is far from able to work away with it when it is fretful. I have brought home 2 loads of Lumber I borrowed from Martin Jestin. 36 scantling in one the rough edge is yet to measure. the old man is taking up his Potatoes to day - Alec and Uncles are taking home the Potatoes from below to day. 101 Bushels in about 3/4 of an acre – TUESDAY, October 27th, 1857. Not so immoderately cold to day. the wind keeps pretty high. I measures 12 Bushels of Potatoes for the old man and took them home. he owes me about 2 days �work. I had also 2 or 3 Bushels to add to my own pile. I was drawing the sleepers for the stable home from the woods and they are a very hard job. I got their one end on the cart wheels, but still they were heavy enough. Margaret and the Baby are both now very sick - they have fallen away very much in one day - I have been over at Tolton's to night asking them to help to raise on Thursday. I have asked other hands. WEDNESDAY, October 28th, 1857. Much milder to day, but great appearances of a storm in the sky. there has been a little snow falling - Warren Jestin and I have been drawing in the shed logs and preparing for the raising tomorrow. I wrought the horses, William Jestin helped us awhile. we cut 9 rafters and drew them home - we had a visit of Mrs Avery & Harriet Tolton also of Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Robertson - the Baby still continues very fretful, it seems to be very sick. James McKachie has brought some things for the sick folks from Guelph. Margaret's Breasts are still very sore – THURSDAY, October 29th, 1857 raised the sheds to day Somewhat misty in the morning, and a little dull in the middle of the day. but a very fine day through all. we got at it pretty early this morning, and got things ready for the hands when they would gather - we got up the frame shed in the forenoon, and in the afternoon put up the other two , covering one with the big Basswood troughs again. we had altogether about 18 hands and had enough to do with the Frame - it had to be put up by peicemeal - Uncle Alec came near getting a very serious hurt, but as it was, it passed off slightly. an axe fell on his head from the shed Beam while he was holding a stud below. John Rafferty is now up seen about settling with Vane. he has been helping us the most of the day – FRIDAY, October 30th, 1857. Very fine day, again misty this morning but it soon passed away, and a beautiful day followed for the work I have been at. I have been down at Paterson's old mill for a Load of Lumber for William Jestin - though the roads are pretty heavy in some parts still on the whole they are not so bad as I expected. I started a good while before day light and it was nearly 8 oclock before we got back to Everton. William Jestin came home along with me and we brought home a Load of rough {ed?} I borrowed from Martin Jestin. it was nearly 11 oclock before we got home - Margaret and the Baby have both got a turn to the better now - I am pretty wearied with my jostling to day over the rough roads. SATURDAY, October 31st, 1857. Lumber Cool, raw sort of day - not much sunshine - with flying clouds - William Jestin is on working at the stable to day. I have traded to day with George Gray the white faced Heifer for a fat Cow. he at first bargaining for the little red cow, but on second thought hemight would rather have the other, and I made no objections. I measured the Lumber I got from Martin Jestin and there was 950 feet of rough edge - Alec took a grist for the hogs to day and got it ground - he got 15 Bushels of Peas from me. Margaret and Baby are both getting better but the Baby is very cross. SUNDAY, November 1st, 1857 Pretty fine this morning but soon got up to be a dull cold sort of day - toward night it rained a little but as the wind changed from east to west I think there will not be much rain - I paid James Mitchell on visit this afternoon. Mrs Mitchell is very sick - she kept her bed all yesterday and today while I was there. James is getting better though slowly - the girls have all been over at Tolton's this afternoon - Uncle Alexander has been down at Mr Fife's with the light waggon to day with the schoolmaster - I put in the Beats and Parsnips to day when it threatened cold and rain – MONDAY, November 2d, 1857. (Vane cleared, hunting him up today Cold stormy day. the wind has been high, and a sleety snow has been falling the most of the day - I cut brought home the remainder of the rafters this forenoon and William cut them too short in the framing. 4 in number spoilt. I shifted the fence about the Barn. I Bagged up 7 Bags of Peas & oats for chopping and took them down to the mill. I got at Kennedy's to night 24 lbs of shingle nails. Alec received a Letter from Aunt Ellen by Post to night. Margaret's Breasts are getting better fast now, but she continues weakly otherwise. the Baby seems to be doing well – �TUESDAY, November 3d, 1857 Forenoon rather stormy - more snow falling - I took the opportunity to half sole my Boots - afternoon I put up the fences about the Barn Yard. put the saddle on the mare and went for hands to log tomorrow and after - I went across to Tolton's and Ben Carr, they both promised to come as also Jamie McKachie on Friday & Saturday. William Jestin and Warren have been closing in the stable. Alec has been ploughing at the sod with the oxen. the Baby seems to thrive but is very cross – WEDNESDAY, November 4th, 1857 Very fine but great appearances of rain - it can hardly pass off without rain the signs are so great. we have logged to day, got but middling by along - the timber too much crossed to get along fast - William Tolton, Warren Jestin, William Dixon & myself were the hands - William Dixon Teamsters, we fired all the heaps to night - they are burning fine - there is a strong breeze. Alec is dunging the Orchard. the Pigs are now not able to eat so much they did a week ago. they are looking very fat for the time of being fed. THURSDAY, November 5th, 1857 Threatening rain all forenoon but held off till after dinner. it then began to rain and continued steady till night - we logged in the forenoon, did middling. the chopping is not first rate. Uncle Alec & John Francy supplied the Place of the two Williams of yesterday - this afternoon while it rained, Warren Jestin & myself picked the most of the half Dollar apples - brought from the Barn a Bag & half to peel. peeled and cored a Bag - had the help of the other folks - we also laid by in the cellar 2 Bags of picked ones, and a bag of small ones. wind getting up to night – FRIDAY, November 6th, 1857. Fine day after the rain - sunshine with a nice breeze - the same hands have been logging to day, as did yesterday - we expected James McKachie to help us but he came and plead off as he wished to go and seize on some of Vane's late property - they are making quite a great ado about poor Vane now that he is away - we got pretty well along with the logging to day - better than yesterday - Alec is drawing at the dung and Uncle is with me in his place. we have had a visit of Mrs Stewart & Mrs Scott this afternoon. they walked up through the mud – SATURDAY, November 7th, 1857. Pretty nice day. great appearance of rain and about noon had a little but none of any account - we have been logging again to day. James McKachie is place of John Francy of yesterday - we got along but very slowly - the part next the fence was exceedingly hard to do - there was so much old brands that had been taken out of the other fallow. old hemlocks and one thing and another. John Rafferty has had a Plough Bee to day, Alec was there - they had quite a fuss there between Perry and Rafferty but did not do much after all. SUNDAY, November 8th, 1857 Some wet this forenoon but cleared up in the afternoon, it was very misty in the morning we had John Robertson Junr. to dinner with us to day he was at James Mitchell's all night. I took a walk down with him to Duncan Robertson, Mrs Robertson is very sick, and in Bed, we had last night a visit of Martin James Jestins Friends from the west, Miss Mary Ann seems to be a very nice young woman Campbell is their name the Baby is very cross these times I do not know what can be the matter with him. MONDAY, November 9th, 1857. An exceedingly disagreeable day all through rained the whole of the day and sometimes pretty heavy, to night it snode a good deal but it melted nearly as fast as it fell. I took down a grist of 6 Bushels of wheat, the last of the old wheat, I could not get it home with me, but brought home the chopped stuff I took down the other day, I took down on the waggon on top of the grist the Jaunting sleigh to Martin James to get fixed, it was rather shaky in the Box-- I shifted the hens to night up to the Barn. the poor creatures had no shelter from the storm down here TUESDAY, November 10th, 1857. Pretty hard frost last night, and this morning was very cold, the frost gave way as the day wore on and we then had a very fine day, I have begun to plough to day with the horses in the little field at the house Alec is ploughing the sod Warren Jestin has been �shingling and finds it very cold work, Uncle Ale- is away down with the cows this afternoon we have had a visit of Mrs Stewart and Mrs Mitchell this afternoon, James Greive has come alone from Hamilton he has a horse and single Waggon, with a Load of things I bought the {Gun?} from William Mitchell to night, on condition that his father has no objections WEDNESDAY, November 11th, 1857. Frost again last night pretty hard, it has been cold to day but nothing so much as yesterday I went down pretty early this morning to Everton with the horses and brought home the grist of wheat I took down on monday, I did not start the plough untile after dinner, and it took till then to make it right for ploughing it was so much frose. Alec finished his sod to day, he says it was pretty hard this forenoon, Warren Jestin is shingling to day he did not find it so cold as yesterday, I find the little feild plough better than last year when breaking it out, THURSDAY, November 12th, 1857. Some frost last night but little to be compared to the last two nights - it has looked like rain since the breaking of the day, but it held off pretty well untille some time after dinner when it then rained enough to make it dissagreeable to work though hardly enough to make us qwit I ploughed all day in the little feild, George Gray came along in the afternoon but qwit some time before night on account of the wet, the Baby is not at present doing well at all he seems to be sick that make him so cross - the old man spread the dung in the orchard today FRIDAY, November 13th, 1857. Light frost last night I got the little feild finished by noon to day George Gray has been ploughing until nearly night when he qwit as it stormed pretty hard with snow he ploughe this afternoon two rounds about each of the rows of trees, I ploughed there about two hours in in the afternoon, after dinner I went to John Webb and borrowed some Lumber William Jestin has hung all the doors to day on the stable, I got a Letter to day from below, James Anderson keeps the waggon for his own use Isabella got a Globe sent her, the Baby stile is very fretfull and sick SATURDAY, November 14th, 1857. Very heavy frost last night so much so that the Plough is shut out of stable Ground a little snow lies on the Ground, I got at it qwite brisk this morning early and prepared for the Pigs killing, the Old man and Uncle Nichol were helping us Alec was Butcher we did them up pretty smartly, had them all 4 finished between 12 & 1 - excepting one which Alec had not qwite through with Uncle Alec got home to night, got little or no money from Thom Reid, very hard times every body feels the pinches the choppers have been on a day or two at Alecs underbrushing the Baby seems a little better there is a rush {rash} coming out his skin SUNDAY, November 15th, 1857. Still frosty at night, but the day though cold has been a very pleasant one the roads are now pretty tough and hard but a little muddy in the heat of the day I had a turn out with Margaret and the Baby for the first time as far as Mitchells, as it was near night, and they were not at home we came right home again the two Isabellas were at centre meeting to day, had some visitors towards night, and after all the rest had gone the two general sunday night visitors came along William and Thomas Tolton, Alec has been down on a visit to Daniel Stewarts to day, he has been away from an excursion to Toronto MONDAY, November 16th, 1857. A real winter day some frost last night, and very dull great appearance of a fall of something after dinner the snow came on, and by night it was two or three inches deep, this afternoon I got the hogs out up and salted William Dixon cut it up for me it being too stormy for him to under brush I am a little troubled to see such weather and the sheds not fixed, we have been housing the colts to night for the first time the pulled pretty hard at the tie TUESDAY, November 17th, 1857. As winter looking as ever the forenoon was somewhat milder but the afternoon lightened up again snowing away now and again, we have had old Mr McDermaid Butchering for us to day, he killed the steer of Alec's in the forenoon, the Cow I got from George Gray in the afternoon, he was done in time enough for Alec to go up with the stillyards and weigh an �oxe they had slaughtered I took Isabella down to her Uncle Duncan with the waggon after dark, she is away home again after a good long stay James Grieve has brought his wife up to day from the cars, she came last night WEDNESDAY, November 18th, 1857. Still qwite wintry looking the snow that has fallen still continues to lie - it is a good deal milder to night but I am afraid it is for more snow - I cut poles this forenoon for covering the shed in the afternoon Uncle Alec and I were at Ben Carrs helping to raise a shed for him, Alec has been with John Webb helping him to thrash he is to be thrashing to morrow and wishes one to go - we cut up and weighed the cow to night, she weighed 430, Alec's stere weighed about 400, the Baby is still fretfull, Margaret is now alone, and I am glad she is getting some stronger THURSDAY, November 19th, 1857. Snow last night again and this forenoon it was leaving us qwite fast I was almost beginning to hope that we would still have some open weather, the wind in the afternoon however turned and it got up as cold as ever altogether it has been a stormy dissagreeable day, Alec and I have been at John Webb's thrashing all day, they got but poorly along, what with bad weather and poor teams - they just thrashed about 130 Bushels of wheat, we got McKenzie's message to night, the first since he qwit for the 2 weeks rest, the Baby has some sores under his arms and ears which makes him very cross FRIDAY, November 20th, 1857. Strong frost last night again, to day it has been exceedingly stormy and cold. the wind has been very high and considerable drifting and falling of snow, Alec and I have been, at John Webb's to day again, we expecte at least to get through by noon, but we were nearly till night fiddling away with it, it was Barley and a very nasty job there was about 130 Bushels I had "Flower" then as John's colt seemed sick I went down to Everton to night to try and sell a Quarter of Beef but did not succeed as I wished Sophia Jestin has come up to Margaret to day – SATURDAY, November 21st, 1857. Snow drifting very much it has been a continued storm all day, wind snow and drift, winter has come very early and very severe, all generally expect a slackening after this tight weather as it is so early in the season. I have been down in the woods drawing the poles for the shed that I cut before the snow fell, I had a job getting them I believe there is nearly a foot of snow in the woods, I am completely caught by this weather having nothing done with my sheds yet, the cattle are living on the old stock on straw of last year – SUNDAY, November 22d, 1857. A continuation of snow drifting, but more mild than it has been for two days back to night it is mild but I fear it looks as if gathering for another storm. I hope not, as I am laying out to be at the sheds fixing to morrow if health and weather permit, Alec and Betsy are both away down to Esquesing to day. they have the cutter and the span with them he means to bring up the sleigh he bought at Rafferty's sale, James Mitchell has been in to night and {raths?} of thrashing on Tuesday and Wednesday MONDAY, November 23d, 1857. Qwite dull this morning and from breakfast to dinner time it snowed very hard after that time the snow gave up but it became very windy and cold I have had James McKachine all day helping me at the shed, Uncle Alex also in the forenoon helped me. in the afternoon he went Jonathan Cox's to help him to raise a shed we shifted the Pea straw from the Barn floor on to the Pole in the horse stable there was a man looking after ship timber to day. I had him down at the woods, John Stewart was along to night to see after the steer but it did not suit him. TUESDAY, November 24th, 1857. Cold and stormy as ever, some more snow - and so badly drifted that it is hard getting along I think that in the woods it is a good foot deep I was asked for both Tolton's & Mitchell's Thrashing to day, but had to refuse both as I had to attend Martin Jestin's raising we got the shanty up in good time, but it was a cold job, Alec has got home to night with his sleigh, James Grieve has been down to day I believe he has rented a house in Georgetown and �intends living there this winter. the old man is thrashing Peas today. the Baby seems now to be thriving well. WEDNESDAY, November 25th, 1857. Continues pretty cold though not as cold as yesterday, the old man finished the peas thrashing this forenoon, I made ready this forenoon and Alec & I with James Greive went down to the sale at Mrs Hiphants there was a pretty large attendance but people seemed to be rather careful about bidding very high I bid on one thing I should not and it should be a Lesson for the future, I was not aquainted with Henry Talbots old mare (a cripple) and I bid for her. I bought a Ewe at 6 1/2 $, and a sow at 5 3/4 $, 14 months Credit Alec bought a colt from David Stewart, for 25 1/2 $, the same credit. THURSDAY, November 26th, 1857. Very fine day, this is the first settled day after a weeks stormy weather Uncle Alexander and I were thrashing with James Mitchell and after dinner had to leave him in a great hurry, Uncle Alex in going out at the door slipt his foot on a piece of ice and falling seemed to fracture the bone of his arm - immediately behind the first joint leaving one of our horses at the Machine I hitched up the other and drove Uncle down to Malcom McNiven and there got it Bandaged, and splinted up, after giving it great pulling thinking it was only out of joint, I agree with William Abbott to come and thrash for me on Saturday, and have called my hands to night FRIDAY, November 27th, 1857. Another very fine day Jams Mitchell is thrashing to day again. Alec is there John Webb sends a hand for me to day our team is again there, I have had Jamie helping me to make ready for my thrashing to morrow we cleaned up and Binned 17 or 18 Bushels of Peas put the straw into the horse stable, cut and drew logs from the woods for a straw pend and other sundry fixings Isabella drove Greive’s horse in the Cutter nearly to Guelph thinking to meet uncle Nichol but she came home without him Greive and him went into Guelph yesterday, and through some misunderstanding left Uncle in the Town, he got home with Martin Jestin to night. SATURDAY, November 28th, 1857. Another fine day, it has been very warm, and the snow has melted away very much, we got up the straw pen before commencing to thrash, and before we got the Machine and all else ready it was nearly ten oclock we however after getting started got along very steady and nice, we had done and the machine loaded up some time before night, there was 45 Bushels of spring wheat and 180 of oats, 13 cents for the wheat and 2 for the oats thrashing after getting supper Alec and I went down to Daniel Stewarts and got a saddle and two {shingles?} for the ten dollars he owed us for the oats we had a visit last night of John Johnston from Norval Uncle's hand and arm has been very painfull and much swollen SUNDAY, November 29th, 1857. Very Dull this morning and had some appearance of rain or snow, but it cleared up however to a very fine day - we have had a very fine sleigh ride to day. over to the other side of the Township on a visit to Robert Barkers they were all at home and we had a pleasant while there and got dinner along with them on the way home we call at William Toltons and had to stay there a good while to avid {avoid} one of the Trains poor little fellow met in with a bad accident, he got his arm broken yesterday while playing with one of his comrades the Doctor set it to day, he is exceedingly patient under it, we got home after night awhile, Thomas Tolton had his sleigh with Harriet and our Isabella we had Alec and Betsy, Margaret the Baby and myself MONDAY, November 30th, 1857. Qwite a thaw last night it has been raining though the night, and all forenoon, the snow was melting yesterday but to day it has fairly run away, to night there is but little left, Alec killed his pigs this forenoon I was helping him. Martin Jestin came along and he staid and helped too - Alec helped me to cover my shed this afternoon with old straw Mrs Grieve is away down to Georgetown with the cars to night, Jamie took her to Rockwood with the Team James himself went down on Saturday, he bought Jamie Mitchell's single sleigh and took his things down, the Baby seems somewhat easier to day, but he has passed a bad week of it. Alec and I are asked to Tolton's shed raising tomorrow �TUESDAY, December 1st, 1857. Rather dull the greater part of the day. some sign of rain, and rather mild Alec and I have been over at Tolton's raising this afternoon. I was fixing up about the Barn yard, this forenoon and find it a hard matter to get stuck at is long enough to get fixed up - the sow has gone away yesterday afternoon and I am afraid I will be put to trouble with her the machine folks left the fence down at the Line and she made out by that, the Baby is again very fretful it seems to be much pained. WEDNESDAY, December 2d, 1857. Very mild again to day I fixed about home till about 11 oclock when I started off in qwest of the sow, I had a very hard job of it running untile after dark and made nothing of it - I really was out of all patience with the nasty beast, but however that never mends the matter, William Jestin raised his store house this afternoon, Betsy Peavoy took very ill last night Alec and Jamie helped me to clean up 20 Bags of oats after between 7 & 8 oclock to night, I intend going to Guelph tomorrow with them, if all is well. THURSDAY, December 3d, 1857. Rather colder than yesterday and more windy and wintry looking, I was early at it this morning preparing for a start to Guelph. it was however about ten oclock before I got away. I found part of the road very good Waggoning, but through 13 was intolerable bad, I had 48 Bushels 27 Ib of oats sold at 15 1/2 per Bal, brought home a Barrell of salt, a Pound of Tea and things from Hector Parker for Margaret & the Baby all the cry is now the want of money, uncle Nichol is very unwell at present William Dixon is also off work. FRIDAY, December 4th, 1857. More Mild to day again but not much sunshine I have had James McKachie helping me all day fixing the cattle shed and stable. we chinked and plastered the shed chinked the stable and nearly fixed up the stalls in it. Alec was helping us awhile in the afternoon. Mrs Carr had a young - daughter last night Uncle Nichol is a great deal better to day - Henry is on to day for the first, they have all the others under-brush if it holds on this weather and William gets better they will soon get it done SATURDAY, December 5th, 1857. Very cloudy and misty day, the damp mist freezing and causing a feathery appearance to the trees, I covered the root house over with dung and had qwite a hard job to get it, it was so much froze, I got ready as soon as possible after doing my chores, saddled the mare and went off for Esquesing, I paid ten dollars to Mr Campbell store Keeper, in Ballinafad, as part pay for 6 Bunches of shingles, $6 1/2 I yet owe him I got down to Fathers by nine oclock, after calling at Greives and George Hamilton's it was about 3 oclock before I left Eramosa SUNDAY, December 6th, 1857. Esquesing A dark, damp dissagreeable day, it did not rain much this forenoon. but it rained a little in the afternoon all the time, I left for home at about Ten oclock, and got home about 4 in the afternoon all my stoppages were a call at George Hamilton and one at Fieldings to get a dry, the roads were very slippy and the marenot being to sharp shod, made it very hard on her to get along, the Baby I think continues this day or two to improve a little MONDAY, December 7th, 1857. Very fine day all through it has looked very much like a "pet day", fine sunshine and qwite mild Alec, has taken a grist to the mill to day. He borrowed 8 Bushels of wheat from me, I have been on the hunt all day for the lost sow again, and came home at night as wise as ever as to her whereabouts it is really a most disheartening job to run round as much as I have done and make nothing of it I brought home the young dog from Daniel stewarts to night with me – TUESDAY, December 8th, 1857. Exceedingly fine day more like spring time half gone than any other thing, it has been very warm, I have been fixing up the sheep pend to day, Uncle Nichol fixed on the door, William & Warren Jestin were along this afternoon and would have finished the shingling to day, but I got disappointed by George P. Peavoy who promised me the shingles Nichol �Rogers came along this morning he had been at Hassetts all night, Alec had a great job taking the sow to Hassett, he had to take her on the sleigh, the Baby seems now to be doing well WEDNESDAY, December 9th, 1857. A good deal of rain last night, and to day has been very misty, and wet a good part of the time. I have been choring round some to day. I covered the well working some at the cattle stable. and Alec and I went over for the sheep at Toltons we got them home before it was down right dark, but we had nothing to boast off John Francy has got down from the woods he has bought a lot of Land. Margaret is very sick these times, she seems to have got the cold. the Baby however keeps well – THURSDAY, December 10th, 1857. Pretty cold but not a dissagreeable day. my forenoon was put off at James Theakers Alec and I expected to be thrashing there the machine however on account of a break down did not come along, and we all had to go home again after dinner I fixed up the stones and thrash about the Barn yard. and then went down and measured off the fallow for the men we went 6 rods further back in the south corner of the Fallow then I had been in the habit of thinking was the Line, FRIDAY, December 11th, 1857. Rather mild to day - there was considerable snow last night, but to day's sun has taken it away nearly as fast as it came, it is nice weather for getting around noon the snow is no impediment the ground being nearly bare in many places, William Dixon and Henry have been sawing logs all day - I have to pay for one of them, I poled and drew the sheep pend to day and fixed a rack, I was drawing out a few saw logs but find it too soft for the oxen it goes very hard when there is not frost and snow, Margaret is bothered with the Toothache SATURDAY, December 12th, 1857. The frost was a little hard last night, and it has kept harder than yesterday, Alec and I drew over a Load of oat straw to the old Barn, Alec is wishing the thrashing machine would come along I rigged up the sleigh and begun to draw out the Bark, I had to qwit a little early the shoeing of the sleigh going wrong. the men have to day again been sawing all day Nichol Rogers had the horses into Guelph to get his things - - Edward and his Father & mother have moved to the shanty to day. they have had a long wait for it – SUNDAY, December 13th, 1857. Very fine day though rather cool, I have had a very bad night last night, been attacked with something like a flux. and had to be up a good deal through the night, much pained I am a good deal better to night after taking a table spoon full of Ground Pepper, Alec McFarlane came last night to the other house and has been with us to day. he means to be off home in the morning - I kept the house all day, not feeling strong enough to go abroad - the Baby. Uncle Nichol and Betsy are now both in the sick Just as well as myself. MONDAY, December 14th, 1857. A little frost last night but it has been quite a mild day. the snow is going very fast. there is now only a little in the woods the greater part of the roads being bare and muddy. Alec McFarlane started for home this morning I have been opening roads into the Bark and saw logs, and drew out a number into the cleaning Alec and Nichol are now busy chopping firewood, Jamie took a Load to the school there was a meeting of Electors hearing Dr. Clark up at Drumhill, Dr. Parker was there and called at Peavoys in going home. I took down Margaret and the Baby and let them see them he will not say too much for the Baby. TUESDAY, December 15th, 1857. Quite misty and mild to day looked a good deal like rain the snow has mostly gone to day. I have been working in the Bush, took out a quantity of saw logs and Alec and Nichol helped me to skid 18 logs, William and Henry are busy at the underbrushing the Baby has had a bad turn yesterday and to day I have got medicine to night from Dr Parker sent out by Mr Peavoy I also got a Bottle of Godfrey's Cordial at Everton, but will use the Dr’s first. ---, Mrs William Green died this morning, Uncle Nichol has had another bad turn last night he is greatly failed looking – �WEDNESDAY, December 16th, 1857. Very fine weather, this day has been more like spring than this day of the year, the snow has now all but gone away and the frost is leaving the Ground, Alec got a Load of hay from me to day, I drew out 4 saw logs, 3 large ones, but as the road got soft I left them for another time. - in the afternoon I stuck at the Bark drawing, it is with the iron shod sleigh and it runs hard without snow, the Baby seems somewhat easier than yesterday, but still nothing to boast of. I have began this day or two back to feed the cows hay once a day. THURSDAY, December 17th, 1857. Rather dull to day, some frost last night - which made the ground a little hard untille noon I drew out all the saw logs but 4, those I left till it comes snow, it is so very hard on the oxen, after dinner Alec & Nichol helped me to skid 12 logs, there are now 30 on the skids, after getting done, we all went at Alec's we managed to put up about a dozen in the woods, it was rather ackward work, I would rather have them out in to the clearing like mine the men have left the underbrushing there is still a little to do but they think it will be easier done in the spring, I have written a Letter for below to night FRIDAY, December 18th, 1857. Very wet morning, and has continued so all day, a good deal of rain has fallen this forenoon I cleaned up the Barn floor somewhat, filled 2 Bed Licks, one oat chaft the other half straw & chaff in the afternoon I gathered all the Lumber about and laid the floor for the horses to stand on this winter untile the stable is finished for good and all, this is rather a bad day for the Elections, the roads are also very rough at the present time the Baby is now a great deal better, the medicine we got from the doctor seems to be doing him good, Margaret same also doing very well we are somewhat encouraged with the present look of things SATURDAY, December 19th, 1857. Quite a hard frost last night and everything is dry and hard this morning, Alec and I with Nichol Rogers were early at Robert Mortons expecting to thrash, but on account of the ice on the roads William Abbott could not bring the seperator along in time to thrash before noon. Duncan Anderson was there and got Alec and I coxed along with old Wm Theaker to go and vote, we did so thinking it too bad to let doggery and villainy get the upper hand if we could do anything concientiously to keep it down. James Theaker telling one in the morning there was a stray sow at Portis's Alec and I came that way, from here, and brought her to Robert Mortons Robert Morton to night operated on Henry Turner in the mesmeric sleep before a good number, it is really a very strange thing in our nature, that we can be brought so much under the power of another by such an operation - - - SUNDAY, December 20th, 1857. Continues a pretty light frost the day has been pretty fine but I fear that the fall wheat will become no good from the hard frost and the ground so bare of snow, Nichol Rogers and I went down to Robert Mortons this morning and led the sow home with a rope at her leg the people over the way have had a visit from Harriet Tolson and her two brothers William & George. we had a visit of the two Misses Robertson towards night, Margaret & I with William Jestin and Sophia convoyed them down as far as Peavoy's corner, and before coming we went over to see how Elizabeth Peavoy was doing, she is yet very poorly. the Baby continues to do fairly but sometimes bothersome at night. MONDAY, December 21st, 1857. Strong frost last night again through the day it became more mild, and it has been very dull all day, having the appearance of a storm a brewing, it kept fair untile after dark, when the snow came down in night earnest. I believe then fell 2 inches in about an hour I was again this forenoon with Robert Morton Thrashing. we got finished before dinner, he had a good crop of Fall wheat for this season, 56 Bushels off 2 acres, he had 8- Bushels spring & 80 Bushels oats, the machine left there after they got dinner and was again all ready for action at 1/2 past two. they thrashed 82 Bushels spring wheat from that time till night, I was there and Nichol Rogers was also there for me. Alec was there too I tied up the cowe to night for the first time, the snow comes down for certain. �TUESDAY, December 22d, 1857. Windy and cold, although fine weather for working, Nichol Rogers and I were again with Martin Jestin this forenoon - thrashing, after dinner they quit with him and came down to Alec, they got a start at between 2 and 3 oclock and been through the largest part of the spring wheat, it is turning out but poorly, - at Martin Jestin's they thrashed 98 Bushels spring wheat, and 79 of Barley, it was in good order for thrashing, and they managed to put through a good deal of straw - the Baby seems to be doing fine and Margaret looks better than she has done for a long time - Janet Mitchell has been with Margaret all day getting a M Bonnet made - Alec's mare is so lame he will not put her on the machine to morrow, I am afraid it will bother her yet - - WEDNESDAY, December 23d, 1857. Very cold day, and the wind has been very high and most unfavourable for Alec's Thrashing we tried to thrash and put the straw out at the door but found it no use, we then had to shut up the doors and put the straw up in the swing Beam mow - and when liter to choke up cut a hole out of the side of the Barn and push the straw out at it but for this we would have had to stop, in the day and half. there was thrashed 66 Bushels spring which 74 of fall wheat and 95 of oats - they staid all night men and horses, and intend to be at George Gray in the morning - this has I think without exception been the dirtiest thrashing that ever I was at. the smut was terrible among the spring wheat, and no wind to blow it away. THURSDAY, December 24th, 1857 Another cold day, but more sunshine than there has been for a few days, Nichol, Alec And I have been with George Gray, thrashing. the wind was pretty strong but more favourable for George than for Alec, they thrashed for George 60 Bushels spring wheat, & 5 of Fall, and after Nichol and I 7 left put through 18 of oats. Nichol and I left a little before dark, and came home and clean up 2 Bags of wheat, got out suppers and Jamie came - along with us to Everton, we waited about 2 hours there and got the grist home with us, we also brought the pleasure sleigh after its repairs and the 1/2 Bunch of shingles I got from William Jestin. FRIDAY, December 25th, 1857. Not so cold to-day, we are all at home and feel rather dull after so much thrashing it is only one day’s rest however—we must be at it again tomorrow if all is well. Nichol, Jamie, and Henry Turner have been away this forenoon on a shooting Excursion this being Christmas. I believe they shot a woodpecker-- I have been working away as usual to night I salted the pork again the second time. I believe it should have been done long ago, and there was a fine chance too of soft weather but I overlooked it, not knowing enough about it. the Baby has taken rather sick to day. Betsy has been very bad but is to day rather better again, great time of sickness this some time back. SATURDAY, December 26th, 1857. A little snow last night which will help the road a great deal, this day has been pretty mild, and a very little snow falling. Alec Nichol and I have been at Theackers thrashing all day. Mr. Theacker had a very good crop of wheat and got a good day's Thrashing 239 Bushels altogether 85 of it was spring wheat—the rest fall. William Abbott is now going out of the neighborhood with the intention of coming back in a week of two, to thrash again the Baby is still very cross to night, but I think is not so sick as last night. Margaret has knit me another pair of mitts, we intend if all well to go down to Esquesing tomorrow For more information on William Sunter, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/275e72f18306641194f7b64f449fa4bc.pdf 4aee27be53085456d1df78c282fc3545 PDF Text Text �������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a10bc7bec6e4f107ce167a7e7526b052.pdf 5dc10c1168634f84e6b4c195db8f94e7 PDF Text Text Benjamin Reesor (1836-1917) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers January 1. 1867 Went to JB's were not at home there went to S. Lehmans. W pretty cold sleighing. poorly 2 Helped F Reesor saw shingle timber AM helped BR C kill a beef PM W. pretty Cold, clear 4 Cleaned barley W. pretty Cold 5 Finished cleaning barley AM drew a load of bolts PM W. Mild cloudy 6 Sunday 6 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 2nd C by Rev H Barkey Went to F Reesor's after service W. mild cloudy 7 Went to JB. and to Municipal Election at Mangolia (late Californiay) Voted for HP Crosby for Reeve WM Batton and J Robinson for Deputy Reeves and W Eakin and P Wilmot for Councillors W. Mild Clear Sleighing not very good 8 Helped CB kill Beef and hog W, pretty Cold Clear 9 Went to School Meeting in Scarboro AM in Markham PM W mild. 10 Went to Finlan's W. Some snow, sleighing pretty fair. W. mild 11 Killed pig and beef W. Mild a little snow PM 12 drew wood for RW AM. I and RW cut some Lim {limb} wood PM W. Cold Jan Feb 1867 Sunday 13 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R. H Barkey sermon on {blank} by Br. C Visitors after service Br inlaw M. Neighwards and family W. stormy this morning pretty Cold today 14 took straw for RW AM drew shingle timber PM 15 drew 3 shingle lods W. very Cold froze my toe �16 drew 2 do do and 1 sawlog W. Milder Flavius here tonight RW. helped thresh at Hoover's for me yesterday and Isaac today 17 Went to Michael {Foits?} and I got mare shod {wi?} village W. stormy snow 18 drew 2 shingle logs W. very Cold Sleighing good 19 Drew some wood and brought home some shavings from Pilkey's W. very Cold, Clear Sunday 20 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 3rd C by Re H Barkey went to J Stover's after Service. W. Milder .AM stong East wind coming home. very unpleasant 21 Shoveled snow AM Went for Dr. Mc PM Flavius is sick Dr says he has Croup and Diptheria W. snowy about 15 inches fell last night Roads heavy 22 chored Dr was here this evening baby is better W. cooler 23 Chored. F inlaw's were here. I went to JD's PM W. Cooler PH Kamer and family were here this evening W. mild clear Daniel Schmau died last night of Cancer on the face 24 I went to funeral of Daniel Schmau with Br C Sermon on 7 C Rev. 13 V to end of chap. in German by Rev H Barkey. in English by R. P Colier W. Mild 25 Drew a load of bolts JB and wife were here W mild Commenced to snow from East about 3 PM 26 Chored AM I and Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM W. mild a little soft Sunday 27 at home Br S's were here W. mild. windy tonight 28 Helped Br. C thresh W. Mild 29 Helped Br.C thresh AM and awhile PM and drew a load of wood W. Mild 30 Took family to JD's and drew wood brought them home this evening W. pretty cold 31 drew some wood AM Helped Br S kill a beef PM W. mild �February 1 Helped RW Clean Oats AM Chored PM W. Some rain. and heavy thaw last night snow soft 2 Candlemas day Cleaned Oats AM and some peas PM and I went to Cedar Grove Mild this evening W. Mild Cloudy AM Snowstorm from East PM, sleet this evening Feb 1867 Sunday 3 at home J Storey and wife were here W. mild, snow this evening 4 Went to Cedar Grove Mills this morning and to Meeting house to appoint trustees AM. SImon Hoover and wife were here i took some straw fir RW this evening W. mild snow from east [illegible] 5 Helped CB to thresh W. Mild, a little snowy 6 Took 38.10 lbs peas to dufins Creek Station @ 68 per bus. Went to AB's tonight. were not at home W. Clear 7 Took my Mother to Br. S's this morning. Sorted some turnips in Cellar AM. Commenced to rot took a load of bolts and brought Mother home PM W. fine clear 8 Chored Took Mother and Sissy to Br C's AM Split wood at Meeting house and CB sprayed pigs PM Went to Ab's This evening W. very fine clear 9 Chored. W. Mild Storm of snow from north Sunday 10 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 15C 21 V to end of Chapter by Rev H Barkey. W wind from north roads drifted 11 drew 2 loads bolts W. Cold 12 drew 1 load bolts and 1 shingle log W. thawing went to JN Royman's cheese Meeting at Peters Church this evening 13 Went to Br S's to help to thresh Machine did not come until noon rained PM did not thresh 14 I and RW Cleaned 86 1/2 bus peas. W, warm cloudy Rev T Moyer was here awhile this evening �15 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rv H Barkey Sermon on {blank} by Rv T Moyer Went to F inlaws after service W. Cloudy Mild 16 Chored and went to Funeral of R Burrowsat Scotch Church on 11th Con W. rainy AM Clear PM 17 Went to Br N's W. Mild. Clear thawing sleighing going 18 Helped to dig grave for Lucy Stover at Hebron and attended funeral Sermon in German by H Barkey and Revd T Moyer and in English by A Ranner W. fine clear 19 Helped Br. S thresh AM Took 12 bus grist to Major Mills PM W. Clear Old Cris Stover and wife {Geanny and {Ulrey?} and Matty Shank were here tonight 20 Drew a Shingle log AM Went to Major Mills PM W Cold 21 Did not do much got bad cold W. Wind and some snow from East 22 I and Br S took 85 bus peas to Fmans bay @ 65cts per b W, pretty Cold Clear Feb March 1867 23 Cleaned Wheat for Mother & R W. AM took it to Major Mills PM. W Cloudy AM heavy squals of snow PM Br inlaw Saml. Hoover & wife come here to stay over night. Sunday 24 at home JB and wife were here today We all went to CB's tonight W. pretty Cold Clear 25 Went to Br inlaw MN.'s and to Oat Mill at Claremont and Tailor, but he was not at home W. SHarp Clear 26 Chored and drew wood. AB's were here tonight W clear 27 I and my Mother went to JB's there I and JB went to Stouffville for my watch and a clock for My Mother W. Clear 28 Helped Br C draw shingle bolts W. warm Clear sleighing going March 1 1867 Helped Br C draw bolts am killed a calf PM Went to Br S's this evening W. warm roads going. Some lightning and rain this evening �Sunday 3 Went to Meeting at cedar Grove remarks by Br C. Sermon on St John 3 hap by Rev H Barkey W. very Cold snow from east this PM 4 Didn't do much AM Cleaned some tailings PM Flavius was taken sick yesterday afternoon had fits last night Doctor was here this morning. was bad again this evening J R and wife were here awhile this evening. Mrs Burkholder was here all night a little snow last night W. clear 5 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM I and RW. sawed some logs PM W. fine clear 6 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM I and RW Cut some logs and took him some straw PM W. pretty cold 7 Cleaned Peas. W. Snow from east nearly all day 8 Had small bee to draw Sawlogs. drew 13 and 1 shingle log W. Clear thawing 9 I and Br. S took 77 bus 40 lbs peas to F mans bay @ 66cts per bus W. clear roads going 10 Sunday My Mother and little girls went to meeting at Hebron I and Nancy could not go Flavius was not well yet, visitors Br inlaw Joh Hoover S Schman's Rvd Jas Barkey and wife were here awhile W. MIld rained awhile PM 11 Went to Br S's AM drew home 3 cords of wood for my Mother PM W. Cool Clear 12 Helped Flavius Reesor to Move on his farm where {Sawyer?} {lived?} My son Levi took sick with croup this evening. sent for Doctor this evening. W. Mild a little snow this morning March April 1867 March 13. helped Isaac Davis put up his Shanty on CB's Corner he moved it from JD's W. Cool squally Levi a great deal better today 14 I and RW Cleaned 87 bus Oats W. squally. pretty Cold 15 Cleaned some wheat for Br. N and Chored AM drew in 2 loads turnips out of pit PM W. Cold Clear 16 Went to J B Millers Sale Lot 21 9th Con Markham W. colder east wind snow from east tonight �Sunday 17 at home all day Brinlaw MN's were here W heavy fall of snow last night snowed some today, cold 18 Drew a load of bolts AM 1 sawlog PM got horse shod at Copelands (late Bainbridges) Cedar Grove W cold sleighing good 19 Helped Br. S draw sand W. Cold. clear 20 I and RW drew in Some turnips W. Cold nights, clear 21 Helped Br S's Saw up an Oak tree W. Strong east Cold Wind Commenced to snow from east at 4 PM 22 Shoveled out lane and hitched up Colt and went to Cedar Grove AM {transcribers note: he is driving the colt today because there has been a heavy snow fall. as the colt is just being broken to drive, the heavy snow helps to slow down movement and softens any potential accidents, making it a safer learning environment} Went to Flavius to visit and shoot rats PM W heavy snow last night Mild today 23 I and Br C Went to C Stovers AM I and Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM. W. Mild Clear Sunday 24 at home F inlaws were here. I started for Dr MC at 5 Oclock this evening CB is sick W. Drissly Snow and rain nearly all day very soft 25 Chore. got Cold. W. pretty Cold 26 I and Br C went to Finlaws for spring wheat for seed W. Clear sleighing bad 27 I and Rw. Cleaned Oats. We all went to JD's awhile PM. W. snowed nearly all day 28 Took RW some Straw AM Took 25 bus. Chop to Cedar Grove MIlls PM W. Clear Cold Wind 29 Chored AM I and RW drew in 3 loads of turnips PM W. pretty cold 30 Drew some wood AM I hitched up colt and took a drive to PD's PM. W. thawing Sleighing about done Sunday 31 At home. got dinner at Mothers JD and family were here AB and family were here at supper W. warm clear thawing �April1 Chored. Sold Heifer to J Davis @ $30.00 W rainy W. Morrison Junr. Commenced at noon Work @ $12.00 per Month or 8 months 2 Drew home wood and drew out to pine logs for kindling wood at Br C's bush AM threshed oats with horses PM W Cool {Note did not use threshing machine like usual, so likely used a horse powered treadmill threshing machine or "sweeps" big horse power to drive machine.} 3 threshed Oats AM I drew some wood for RW and went to JD's PM W. Clear 4 threshed Oats W. Cloudy AM rain PM April 1867 April 5 threshed Oats with horses until 3 PM Snow AM Cloudy PM 6 Made door in colt stable went to B. S's and store this evening W. MIld Clear roads bad Sundy 7 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks and sermon on {blank} by Br. C W. warm clear 8 Drew in 3 loads of turnips AM Finished threshing Oats 100 Sheaves and cleaned some tailings PM. W. rainy 9 Helped to move John DIllon on lot 21 9th Con Markham W. fine Clear. roads, awful. about the hardest days driving I ever done 10 Cleaned tailings and oats AM I and Nancy went to Flavius' after dinner. his Motherinlaw Widow Barkey died suddenly about 11 OC AM. I started PM and went to tell the Friends W. Cloudy mild 11 Was at Finlaws last night. started for home this morning. got home at 10 was back and forth at Flavius' PM W. Cold this morning warm today 12 Went to funeral of Widow Barkey at Widemans sermon on Rev 14 C and 13 V by J Macklin and J Wideman remarks by Br. C Went to JH Ramen after Service 13 Drew in Some turnips AM Finished Cleaning Oats PM W clear Sunday 14 at home. Br. C and family were here W. fine Clear 15 Fixed some fence along north lane AM brought home some pine wood PM. W. cloudy drissly rain. nearly all day heavy this evening �16 Got Dick shod and put in some sawlogs at SM 17 Chored, didn`t feel well W. helped RW chop fallen timber, W. fine clear 18 Piled lumber and too wooden plow to BS`s W. fine clear Good Friday 19 Went to AB`s. W. Cloudy AM fine clear PM 20 Drew in a few turnips and Chored AM I and Br. S fixed cellar door PM and I went to BS`s for plow W. cloudy showery 21 At home all day. W. fine Clear. Easter Sunday Easter Monday 22. Went to W Morrison`s AM. at home PM JD and family were here. gave Colt a drive in waggon this evening W. Soft snow nearly all day Cold tonight 23 Went to S Lehmans. My mother went a far as JD`s and we Called for her going home W. pretty Cold sharp frost last night 24 I and Br. N Commenced to put new rails into tight board fence south of grave yard. Commenced to snow at noon snowed all day brought some potatoes from D Hammonds (JDs)(farm) after supper April May 1867 25 Went to Br. S`s AM Worked at fence PM W. clear 26 26 Went to MIll with Chop AM I and Br. N worked at fence PM W. Clear, windy PM W. went fishing this morning got 9 for his share 27 Chored and Cleaned seed peas AM I and W. went to Cedar Grove Mills twice PM with Colt W. cold wind Sunday 28 Went to Funeral of Daniel Shans Child at Hebron Sermon by R A Reemer on St Mat 18C 1st to 4th Flavius and Br N`s were here at noon and CB`s at supper W. cool clear 29 Finished board fence and Drew home some wood W. cloudy 30 Sowed Plaster on new meadow and drew some turnips AM drew 3 loads turnips and then W Commenced to plow behind Cider house and I went to Br S`s bought a set of chain trace Harness off him at $18.00 PM W. Cloudy all day rained after supper �May 1 Chored AM Went to CB`s to help him to ring some pigs and went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. rain AM cloudy PM 2 I Nancy and Flavius Went to Markham AM Plowed with Colt PM W. Cold squalls of snow AM 3 Plowed. I chored PM W. Cold. Froze hard last night 4 Both plowed in field behind barn W. Squall of rain AM. and after supper Sunday 5 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rvd Jos Barkey Sermon on ST Mat 18 C by Br. C Brinlaw AB and Br S`s were here after Service W. rather cloudy shower 6 Took RW . to Stage Office at Rouge Hill this morning. he is going to the township of Egremont to his sisters` chored and went to B`S`s. W plowed this Morning and after supper I made a milk stand at end of lane this evening. W. Cloudy rain through middle of the day 1867 May 7th 1867 Commenced to sell Milk to Cedar Grove Cheese factory @ 10cts per ga plowed behind barn W. Cool clear 8 Sowed about 6 bus peas behind Cider House Am I and Nancy went to raising of AB's driving house PM W. Cool. Windy tonight a little rain 9 I went to BSs AM rolled peas PM brought home Iron plowe from BSs after supper W plowed behind barn W. Cool Clear 10 both plowed W. pretty Warm . Clear 11 Sowed field behind barn with barley Isaac helped to harrow he is working for flavius this Summer W. warm Clear 12 Went to J Colers. W. fine Clear. rather Cool 13 Sowed grasseed on barley until about 9 AM when it commenced to drissle. drissly all day W plowed PM in big field I and Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper 14 I chored W plowed some in big field W. some drissly �15 Plowed in last years turnip ground W drew in turnips PM RW levelled pits W. Cool. Cloudy, some drissly 16 W drew turnips AM plowed PM I cultivated in big field W Clear pretty warm 17 I plowed W. Cultivated PM W. Cool Clear 18 I rolled barley and sowed 10 1/2 bus peas in big field W Cultivated W. Cool Clear Sunday 19 Went to Br N's W. fine, Clear, Warm 20 Finished Sowing big field with peas and 4 bus oats in hollow W. fine clear 21 coth plowed in last years root field . W strong East wind Commenced to rain at supper, raining heavy 22 Fixed Some fence along Markham bush and I and Nancy went to Whitevale AM G. W. Isaac, and Flavius went fishing to big Rouge PM Caught 37 Suckers PM. W Cloudy rainy 23 Chored Am fixed fence and I went to Cedar Grove Mills PM W. Drisly Cool Cloudy May June 1867 24 Queens Birthday, fine Clear heavy rain at supper finished plowing last years root field and commenced a little in field near hoovers. G.W. Simon Stover and P Spence Caught 45 suckers at Br S's tonight 25 Plowed AM. Cut seed potatoes PM W. Clear AM rained PM. ground very wet Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. Remarks by Br C. Sermon on St Luke 15 C 1st to 11th by Rev H Barkey W. fine. Clear. Cool. roads muddy 27 I went fishing with SImon Hoover Martin and {Minnie?} Neighswander about 3 OClock this morning to the little rouge Caught 2 suckers. Water too clear for fishing got home about 10 AM Sowed about 3 1/2 bus spring wheat W. Clear 28 Sowed about 12 bus Oats in field back of garden Commenced to rain about 10 AM cloudy drissly all day 29 Went fishing to Big Rouge with JB. JD and his boy A Stover and WM. Caught 139 Suckers W. Clear fine �Ascension day 30 at home. W fine, shower at supper 31 Chored AM, W plowed in Wheat field in Corner Sowed Oats back of garden finished field PM W. fine warm June 1 Sowed barley for Flavius. A.M. planted Some Corn and potatoes and went to P.O. after supper W. warm clear Bush turned green this past week Sunday 2 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks and Sermon on [blank] by Br. C. JD and family Came about noon W. rained nearly all day. very wet. Uncle C Burkholder has a slight stroke of Palsy this evening 3 Wernt to Bs's and to Cedar Grove Cheese Factory AM received pay for Milk from May 7 amounts to $12.1 cts I and W. drew rails from Scarboro bush to north line PM W. Clear warm 4 Drew rails AM Sowed 4 bus oats in field at 11th Conc Cleaned wheat after supper. Finished our seeding at last W. clear 5 Took 10 bus Wheat grist to Major Mills. Nancy went with me AM. Helped women wash Meeting House Pm. W. fine warm clear Uncle Dans were here PM June 1867 June 6 Went to Markham with Br. C AM. 1867 Marked out Post holes for RW to dig along Scarboro townline West of line PM, sowed some {trees?} after supper below garden W. very warm. Clear 7 Sowed barley for Flavius AM Uncle John Burkholder was here PM planted some Corn and potatoes below garden after Supper W. very warm 8 Overhauled fence on north end of farm from Pickering townline to 11 Con put in mostly new rails 8 rails high Flavius and RW helped Meeting at 8 Con today W. fine clear 9 Went to meeting at Widemans Rve T Moyer and J Hager officiated to nominate Candidates for a Bishop and Deacon. All our Ministers were nominated Vise Br. Christian H J& os Barkey & Jac. Wideman for Bishop and Jacob Grove A Hoover C Wideman David Roymier J Koch Abraham Barkey and Uncle Sam Reesor or Deacon Went to Br inlaws Isaac Hoovrs at Father inlaws they are living in part of the house. Lords supper was Celebrated today. W. fine clear �10 Meeting and Sacrament at Hebron today Same Ministers as yesterday. Visitors Simon Hoovers, Abraham Dowers and Uncle CB's awhile this evening W. fine clear CB is better again 11 Meeting at Widemans. Decided by lots today that my Br. Christian be Bishop and Christian S. Hoover be Deacon Went to Little Chris Hoovers after Service W. fine Clear 12 I and My Mother went to Uncle Joe's Aunt Susan is very sick with inflammation went to {JBs?} for supper W. very warm, some rain last night. thunder showers on our way home W. and Br C and his man washed our and Br C's sheep AM W pulled weeds out of wheat PM 13 Planted potatoes W. warm Clear 14 I plowed RW's garden AM Sowed it with Oats PM W. pulled weeds W. very warm. a little rain tonight Br. C's daughter Elizabeth broke her arm above the wrist this evening June 1867 15 I Commenced to Shear sheep this morning when JB. JD's and his boy Anthony Stover Came at 10 AM to go fishing. went with them to little rouge Caught a horn Chub Came home about 1/2 past 3 O'C finished Sheep. W, Clear 16 Went to Br. S's Mother and Lizzy went to Br C's W. warm clear 17 I and W. worked on road wi Scarboro with team W. clear 18 Took Wool to Whitevale Carding Mills AM Drew old rails off fallow PM W. Commenced plowing fallow in field near Hoover's W. Clear fine showers this Morning Cool this evening 19 Went to BS's AM I and Br. N set 35 posts PM on Scarboro townline west of lane W. Clear 20 drew 2 loads of fence boards from SM AM Went to funeral of Michael Burkholdes Child at Hebron PM Burned some brush in Markham fallow PM and this evening W. Clear 21 I and RW set some posts and finished burning brush in Markham fallow W. fine clear 22 I drew rails to make a fence between peas and pasture in field behind Cider house AM I and Br S nailed boards on as far as posts are set on Scarboro townline PM Jacob Widemans were here awhile this evening W. fine clear �Sunday 23 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 16 M C 19 V to end by Rvd J Wideman Visiotrs Finlaws. JH Rawer and family were here too W. warm. Clear 24 Rolled turnip ground and plowed some in fallow AM Took Milk Can to Markham to get repaired and went to Town Clerks office Unionville for my Road List PM W. very warm 25 Warned hands on road for Friday Morning and went to WM Buttons AM Plowed in fallow, PM W. very warm 26 Went to Cedar Grove AM drew home old rail pieces and fixed fence between peas and pasture behind Cider house PM W. drissly AM. Cloudy PM. Cooler looks a little like rain tonight. June July 1867 27 Harrowed Turnip ground AM W. finished plowing fallow I hoed some Corn and potatoes PM W. Commenced to Making turnip drills PM W. Warm 28 Worked on roads. W. finished drills. Sowed some tonight. W. cool a little rain tonight Sunday 29 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C. Sermon on St. Luke 10 C 30 V to end of C by Rev H Barkey. Visitors after service S {Schwe?} and wife. JR's were here for supper W. warm Confederation Holiday July 1 Drew some soft Wood out of Scarboro fallow AM. W went to Circus in Markham PM. I Chored went eel fishing at Br S's with Isaac and J and {C?} Davis this evening John caught a large one W. Warm. Clear 2 Went to Cheese factory 4 Weeks income $20.39cts hoed potatoes PM. R and W drew dung on pile. W warm, sultry, very dry 3 Finished hoeing potatoes AM Chored and helped to draw Some dung PM W. very warm 4 I and Nancy went to Markham. W. very warm I went eel ishing with I and J {Direr's?} I caught a Small one the first one I ever caught 5 Heped Br N weed carrots hoes Some corn this evening Old Martin Neighswander's were here at dinner W. shower AM, another this evening 6 Chored AM Harrowed fallow PM W. rained fine shower AM Clear PM Went eel fishing. I Davis Caught one �Sunday 7 Went to Flavius Br. N's were here at Supper W. very warm clear 8 R and W drew dung on heap AM on fallow PM Br. C Cut hay for us with his Combined Patterson Machine in Meadow east of damI moved fence Corners W. fine frosty Cool July 1867 9 Drew dung on allow W. slight shower AM Clear warm PM 10 Drew dung on heap I shook out hay I cut some thistles in Oats, and helped Br. N put some beans on his overlay in barn W. Cool Some Cloudy. bad hay weather 11 Drew some dung on fallow and turned hay AM Raked and Cocked a lot PM W. rather Cloudy looked like rain AM Clear PM JD brought my Mother and Sissy home today 12 July. Raked and Cocked all the hay that was cut on Monday Br. C finished Cutting meadow W. fine Cool rather clear 13 W. helped BR C stack hay I planted Celery and turned some hay AM took Dick and sent to Walkeys to get shod PM turned some hay after supper W. fine Clear 14 Went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C Sermon on St. Mat 15. C 21st to 30th and by Rev Jas Barkey Went to M Neighswanders Jas after Service W. fair warm Cool Breeze 15 Finished raking and Cocking Meadow W. fine until Supper when it Commenced to rain a fine shower 16 I and my Mother went to Uncle Joe's to see Aunt Susannah W. fine Cool, Aunt is very poorly. I and Nancy took rolls to Chris Stovers this evening RW. went to raising at Garlands 17 Drew in 12 loads hay W. fine Clear 18 Drew in 25 loads hay which finishes meadow except a little swail. W. fine, warm Clear Flavius boys, Ceph and Isaac, helped 19 We all went to F inlaws for dinner and to JD's for supper. W. warm fine Clear 20 Drew a load of lumber to bay for B S. he had a bee. W. very warm. Clear 21 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br. C. Sermon on St Luke 18 C by Rev H Barkey Went to AB's after dinner W. heavy squall of wind tonight �July 1867 July 22 I scuffled turnips AM Went with my Mother to see my Aunt Susanne PM she is about the same W. very warm 23 Plowed potatoes this morning Plowed in fallow B N helped today I and RW drew in swail hay out of meadow this evening then went to Br. S's to service W. very warm dry 24 Both plowed RW helped Br. C. W. very warm 25 Finished Plowing fallow AM and brought a load of shingle bolts to lane I took it to Pilkeys and Chored PM W. Cut thistles in Markham fallow PM I went to Mrs Mitchels for a new hat this evening W. very warm 26 All cut thistles AM I took Mare to Walkeys PM. R cut in swail in oat field PM. I and RW went to Jesse Reesors this evening W. not quite so warm. I helped Flavius kill a sheep after supper 27 I and W finished thistles AM I went to Duncans and Majorville PM R and W. finishes swail and Orchard W. very warm Sunday 28 Family went to Meeting at Hebron I staid at home watching fire at Markham fallow. very high west wind, very hot, pulled down a lot of fence on East Side JDs were here and James Duncan at supper 29 Helped Br. C. cut 5 1/2 acres barley, and 4 acres wheat for James Craigie W. very windy fence Catched again at Markham fallow 30 Cut barley for us W. fine clear Cut with Br. C's reaper we are not binding it put it in cock 31 Finished Cutting barley and began wheat AM Finished Wheat PM W. fine Clear fine shower tonight and I was at Br. C's awhile his daughter Elisabeth broke her right arm this evening at near the same place she done about 7 weeks ago 1867 Aug 1867 August 1 Helped Br. C to try to Cut rye and barley awhile this morning would not work to wet Commenced to drissle about 10 AM R and W shocked wheat. Cleaned some wheat and chop PM fine shower PM and went to WM's after supper boys hoed turnips �2 I took 28 bus chop to Majr Mills AM W was at Flavius AM and RW thinned turnips Flavius Cut our rye with his reaper PM W. fine clear 3 Finished hoeing turnips Br. N and Isaac helped R helped Flavius fill dung W went to Major Mils after supper W. fine clear Sunday 4 Went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Rev J Wideman Sermon on St Mat 18C 23 V to end by Rev H Barkey. Went to JB's after service and to {Minnie?} Burkholders for supper W. warm clear 5 I and W drew in 3 loads barley AM Chored PM W. warm AM drissly PM RW was at Br N's 6 Drew in 3 loads Wheat AM and 2 loads barley PM began to rain little shower about 2 PM Cloudy until evening R pulled a few Peas while we loaded AM behind cider house 7 I went to Cedar Grove and drew in 1 load wheat and W harrowed in fallow AM Drew in 5 loads PM W. very warm Clear thunder Clouds in North 8 drew in 8 loads barley R was at Br C's PM w. very warm 9 drew in 5 loads barley till supper which finishes i. when W started for Dr. M. My mother was taken sick with Cholera Morbus this PM. W very warm thunder Clouds in north tonight 10 I didn't do much but went to Cedar Grove AM J and W drew in rey 4 loads and 1 load swail hay out of Oat field PM W. Cool, nice shower last night My mother is getting better. our Susanna is sick too the Dr. didn't say what was wrong with her Sunday 11 at home JDs Jb's and Br S's were here Mother and Susanna are getting better W. Warm I and W drove home John Davis Cow after dark she got with our cattle today Aug 1867 Sunday 11 continued When we got back I didn't feel well. went to bed, got up and vomited occasionally through the night 12 Done nothing . pretty sick. went to B smith PM. very Weak. no appetites. pretty {sluir?} W. clear 13 Chored AM. Went to Chris Stovers and AB's PM W. fine rain this Morning. Uncle Jacob Burkholder's wife died on Sunday and was buried today. Was buried at Wideman's �14 Chored Am W. Commenced plowing fallow third time. R and W helped Br C bind oats PM I turned peas, W. fine Clear Warm 15 J and R drew in peas behind Cider house 5 loads and 1 load hay out of Oat field and rackful barley rakings W. clear 16 I and My Mother went to Uncle Joseph's and to JDs got home about 3 PM I then went to D Hoovers to get his horse rake to pull peas did not go well My Aunt Susanna is very poorly W. earm clear 17 Pulled peas AM All helped Flavius cut and bind Oats with reaper PM W. very warm Sunday 18 Went to Meeting at Cedra Grove remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke [blank] by Br C W. very warm 19 All pulled peas W. Warm clear 20 I and W helped CB thresh with team W. warm 21 I and W drew in 8 loads peas out of big field R helped Br. C thresh W. warmer Clear 22 Drew in 8 loads peas R pulled while we loaded W. very warm Clear I killed a sheep after supper and I and Nancy wnt to Cedar Grove after supper. I forgot to mention that I was at a meeting at Cedar Grove on Saturday evening Called by Mr J Metcalfe Candidate for the Commons of Canada. JHP Crosby. Candidate for the Legistlature of Ontario (formerly Upper Canada) Meeting in favor of both Candidates. they being offered to J. A Milne and John Bowman 23 Had threshing Machine threshes 187 bus barley 65 wheat. W. very warm. Commenced to rain stormy at dark tonight Aug Sept 1867 24 I helped Br. C draw in Oats AM I and Nancy took Can to Markham to get mended and went to J H {Reimers?} for supper R and W pulled peas W. cooler rained up north last night none here Sunday 25 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Rmarks by Br. C sermon on {blank} by R H Barkey Visitor after service M. Neighswander JW. and family Sam Hoovver and wife John and their �girl {Lucy?} David Burkholder and family W. warm Clear Jesse Reesor and family were here for supper 26 Started about Midnight with AB's team and buggy to Dr Mcs and to F. inlaws for Mother inlaw got home about breakfast AB's have a daughter born this morning. All pulled peas today W. clear 27 I and R pulled peas. W. helped W Sapp thresh W. Coller. Sharp lightning and thunder last night fine shower 28 Finished pulling peas Am. W plowed in allow PM. fine shower last night. Cool today 29 Cut Oat field back o Garden Br. C drove Tailor from Belford helped W. fine clear 30 finished binding oats and Cut oats in middle of pea field Br. N helped PM. W. Cool Clear 31 Drew in [blank] loads of peas until supper time W drissly from 2 o clock got to wet had to quit Isaac helped Sunday Sept 1 We all and Mother and Lizzy went to CB's JDs were here for supper W. Cool. rained all last night 2 Cut last Oats 2 acres in Wheat field and 2 acres spring wheat in fallow AM Cut oats for Br N AM W helped to bind W. fine Clear 3 Drew in last peas 2 loads and 3 loads Oats until about 4 PM When it Commenced to rain JB helped W. plowed 4 I went to Markham with My Mother Am Chored PM W finished plowing fallow 3rd time W. Clear 5 I and RW Drew in Oats of of field behind garden W. harrowed fallow W. fine clear 1867 Sept 6 I and Nancy went to D Sch{?}'s they were not at then went to JB's I went to election voted for James Metcalfe for the Commons of Canada and P Crosby for the Legislature of Ontario. W. short shower this morning very heavy shower at Mongolia (late California) about noon none here �7 Finished harvest by drawing in a few loads of Oats and 2 loads spring wheat W. Commenced to ridge up RW helped Br N PM, great news this evening. Mrs. Metcalfe and Crosby triumphantly returned with great majorities W. fine Clear Sunday 8 Went to AB's W. fine clear 9 J.W. and Br N ridged up W. fine. Nice shower tonight 10 Plowed a little and then sowed fall wheat 7 1/2 acres W. fine cool 11 Drew Duncans hay he bought a swail from me W furrowed out wheat AM W. fine clear 12 Thanksgiving day. Went to meeting at Wideman's remarks by R Jas Barkey Sermon on [blank] by Br C Went to F in laws after service W. fine clear 13 Went to C Stowers for yarn AM Cleaned a load of Wheat PM W. showery . all day 14 Took 44 bus 8 lbs Midge Proof Wheat to Major Mills @ $1.30 cts per bus AM Drew a load bolts to Pilkey's PM. Went Coon hunting tonight with 8 Markham boys. Caught nothing W. fine Clear Sunday 15 at home all day Flavius and family were here W. fine clear 16 Went to See Aunt Susanna with My Mother she is very low yet W. rather Cloudy warm 17 got horses shod at Walkeys Am I and Nancy went to Markham PM. W. very warm, sultry, close 18 went to Weaver at Mongolia and to D. Schmau's for dinner W. very very warm rained fine shower coming home W Finished plowing spring Wheat stubble 19 went to Simon Hoover's and I went to Watson Tailor at Claremont W drew dung out of pile on Pea ground behind Cider house W. fine clear Cooler Sept Oct 1867 21 I dragged new land for Br. N AM W went in my place PM I chored at home PM W. fine clear Went to Cedar Grove tonight Sunday 22 at home. Meeting Hebron W �23 Took 45 barley to Fmans buy @75 cts per bu cool clear W clear 24 Took 43 bus 36 lbs barley to Fmans buy @75 W clear 25 Chored & Went to Cedar Grove AM fixed Scarboro brush @11 oc AM had splendid burn Nancy had quilting today W. fine clear. 26 Took 42 bus 14lb Barley to Fmans buy @75ct W Cooler Some cloudy 27 Helped Flavius draw earth on his swamp road awhile this morning when Finlaws came and I came home W helped him all day PM {Rumess?} were here for supper W. fine clear this is my 31st Birthday 28 Chored AM Helped Br C cut his clover seed PM Took Pea & barley chop to Cedar Grove Mills this evening. W plowed in Oat field W. fine clear Sunday 29 at home all day Sacrement at {Wideary?} W clear 30 Cut clover seed Br C Helped. Plate on sickle bar got loose, had to get it fixed. W. fine Cool. Clear Oct 1 Went to Cedar Grove for Chop for Hogs & Nancy went along to store AM chored & cut a little Clover this evening W watched fire PM it broke out Hard frost last night. grape vines frose. W. fine clear 2 Chored AM tried to Cut a little clover this morning. too damp. Cohored {chored?} PM W. rained some AM clear Pm. Made a new hog trough 3 Picked apples AM J & W Nearly finished cutting clover seed PM when the small bolt in Boxing of Ptiman broke. W. fine Clear 4 Drove in 4 loads seed. W. Cool Clear Nbr C helped & R W. W has gone to Markham Fair 5 Cleaned few Oats AM I went to Dimmas and Cedar Grove PM W. fine soaking rain last night & AM cloudy cool Pm Sunday 6 I & my Mother & Sissy went to Br {H…?} Nancy & children went to Br Cs W. Cool Clear Oct 1867 �Oct 7 Made 2 {bols?} Cider at Jonas Raymers W. fine Clear 8 Boiled Sauce AM finished Cutting & drawing in Clover seed 2 small loads W. Cool clear 9 killed a lamb & chored AM didnt do much PM D Silmans were here a while W Cloudy M fine rain PM 10 J & W Cut logs & fallow AM chored PM W cloudy AM rained PM 11 Chored AM I went to drew a load of bolts to Pilkey & went to store PM W plowed W. rained AM 12 Made small bedstead this Morning Commenced to log in Scarboro fallow about 10 AM finished it & made a few heaps in the Markham one P Davis helped with Br Ss oxen J Davis & S Spence helped W. rained this morning slight drissles today Sunday 13 at Home A Bs were here W. Clear 14 Went to Cedar Grove & to Br Ss this morning Plowed until noon Picked apples PM JB was here PM & Picked some PM W. plowed W. very fine Clear 15 Dug potatoes W. fine Clear 16 I went to {Claremont?} for my Clothes & W helped Br @dig potatoes AM. finished our potatoes Pm W. Fine Clear 17 Drew dung on filed below house Uncle Jacob Burkholder was here PM. W. very fine Clear 18 Finished drawing dung A M Fixed fence that was burnt along Scarboro fallow PM W. very fine day fire run in leaves in Scarboro bush like fence {illegible} hours 19 I went to Major Mills with 10 bus grist wheat AM I & RW took in winter apples PM W. finished plowing oat stubble & commenced pea stubble behind {Acts?} house PM W very warm distant thunder Sunday 20 at home. Meeting & Sacrement at Hebron tonight J Stovers & family were here this evening. W. warm fine 21 Chored & shot 2 squirrels AM Went to Major Mills for Grist PM W. plowed W, fine warm clear raining tonight. P D Mc Phee died today �Oct Nov 1867 Oct 22 Helped Flavius kill pig and chored AM Went to Markham for landside for Iron plow PM W cool clear 23 Drew 2 loads (1000) 2 in tiles from Petty W. Cool Clear 24 Drew home 4 loads wood A M watched fire in Scarboro bush & brought plow from Walkeys shop 3 d Corn Picking PM W fine clear W plowed in rye stubble 25 dug a few potatoes in field below garden & cut & drew in some {tones?} W fine Clear remarkable fine weather for the seasons J & W shot 3 black squirrels at noon 26 killed pig & chored A M PIcked apples PM W clear Fire bad in bush tonight. J & W down at it near 12 o clc Sunday 27 at home all day. W. fine clear 28 Picked apples. Susanna was scalded very bad on the neck & breast with hot coffee at noon rests very well tonight. W Cloudy, raining tonight 29 Commenced a drain in NW corner field I R Gourley & R W worked at it A M. W. plowed I had to stay in the house PM Susanna was restless W. went to Br Ss {his brother Simeon} raising of shed PM W fine very little rain lot night 30 Travelled around looking for a girl today Nancy gave birth to a son last night. Can find no girl W. very fine raods good 31 Went to Jacob Reesors. Brought his Daughter Anne to work AM. Went Chored PM W fine clear Finlaws were here Nov 1 Helped to lay tiles & filled part of drain Fire broke out PM fought until night W clear 2 finished filling drain to fire broke out worse fought all PM W heavy wind. We hear of fires in the woods in all directions Sunday 3 at home A B's PHRs & S Le Mourna's {these names may be incorrect. He often uses ABr to refer to his brother-in-law} were here Br Ns {Br N = his brother Noah} awhile PM W a little rain last night fine shower PM some thunder raining very fast this evening 9 oclock �4 Pulled turnips R W helpful. M Neighbars they {or Neighsarsdez } were here W Clear 5 Finished turnips J Bs were here W ground frose this mornng a little snow squall today the first this season Nov 1867 Nov 6 Chored in barn AM Drew 6 loads turnips PM JDs were here. W ground white with snow this morning 7 Drew 14 loads trunips with 2 waggons. W ground frose this morning 8 Drew 2 loads turnips which finishes them very light crop with us & a great many this year drew 2 loads wood & fixed fences that were burnt in Scarboro W warmer clear Failows were here awhile PM 9 fixed fences AM W Harrowed spring wheat stubble PM & I went to Cedar Grove PM W fine clear Sunday 10 at home, Simon Hoovers were here PM W clear 11 took 32 bus 40 lbs Peas to {Fmens?} buy @70 cts per bus W. Cool. Cloudy AM Clear PM W plowed 12 Chored. Took 10 ewes to Flavius AM. Made about 120 gallons Cider at Bice's Mill 6th Con Pickering PM W. Cold. Windy. Clear 13 Boiled Sauce. W. Milder a little snow last night 14 Boiled Sauce . Milder heary snow squalls PM W. Picked some apples PM 15 Went to Walkeys Br AM Made about 4 brs Cider at Bice's PM. W. pretty Cold Clear 16 Went to Special School Meeting in Markham AM to Consider the Propriety of building a new School house. Decided against it. Went to Peter's sale P.M. W. very Cold north wind squall of snow tonight Sunday 17 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Br C {Br C = his brother Christian} Sermon on [he leave a blank space} by Rev H Barky Martha Shank was here after service W. ground white with snow this morning. Cold wind a little squally today �18 Boiled Cider W. & Br N set some cedar posts along townline PM W. Cold frose too hard to plow 19 drew home some wood & water. very dry weather Cold very Cold got ready for butchering 20 killed 4 hogs W Clear. getting very mild 21 Salted meat & Chored AM Went to Cedar Grove Mill with 4 bus grist & brought home a brl of water from {ronge?} PM Water very scarce W. Mild Clear 22 I & W helped Br S thresh W. cloudy foggy Nov Dec 1867 23 I & Br S went to Toronto. got new Sausage cutter &c W. foggy. bad coming home. dark as dungeon. roads good as {Paly?}. mild weather Sunday 24 at home A Br Br Ns & Flavius were here W. Mild, foggy. raining this evening 25 Cleaned Peas awhile AM Went Rabbit Shooting with Br inlaws Saml John &Jesse Hoovers W M & Isaac. Shot one Rabbit & a few Squirrels W Cloudy some rain this evening 26 Helped Br C kill hogs W. fine 27 Went to Uncle Joes with My Mothers Aunt is still the same. W. Cloudy mild 28 helped Br N kill hogs W fair Mild Clear 29 Helped AB kill hogs W rain all day heavy blowing snow from north tonight 30 Chored & went to James Burrows PM my year old Cornet Colt got badly hurt at Br Cs Pasture the first of the week shoulder badly bruised doing pretty well. W hard frost reely cold Sunday Dec 1 at home all day. W like winter 2 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Markham & to Cheese Factory PM. W. snowed awhile AM Mild PM 3 Went to David Barkeys to See D Strickler he was not there went to JDs for my dinner then went to Stricklers house and engaged him to bore our well to find water very dry time yet. W Cold roads pretty good �4 Helped Br S kill hogs W. Pretty cold 5 Helped Flavius Kill hogs W. Mild Clear 6 Chored AM Took 8 bus Wheat to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W Cold. some snow squalls thaw PM 7 I & RW Cleaned 871/2 bus Peas W. windy Cold Sunday 8 at home. W. Some snow squalls a few inches on the ground 9 I & RW Cleaned about 80 bus Oats & I went to Cedar Grove Mills PM W. very Cold. Coldest this season 10 Helped C B kill 4 hogs & beef W Milder 11 Brought Sheep home from Flavious & Chored all went to Br Ss tonight W. Milder Dec 1867 12 Chored. W. Strong east wind very Cold about coldest day this season 13 Some milder drew some wood for my Mother a little thin sleighing 14 Drew Some wood & Chored S. milder Sunday 15 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 10 ! {?} C 57 V to end of Chap by Rvd H {V?} Barky W. snowed a few inches last night showing nearly all day mild tonight 16 got mare shod at Walkers AM Chored PM W. pretty fair sleighing mild 17 At home JDs were here. drissly rain from east frose where it fell. didn't amount to much 18 PB was here AM. I went to Majorville PM to show a receipt of payment of a bill presented by the assignee to the Estate of Robert Porters {Porteus?} an insolvent 19 We all went to Failanes. I went to David Ramer's sale PM. bought Pidgeon net @$10.55ct W. pretty Cold sleighing fair �20 Went to Unionville to return road list W. Mild drissly like rain. C Bs & Br Cs were all here tonight 21 Killed beef Br S Br C & CB helpful W mild Sunday 22 at home Br Ss were here all went to Br CB tonight W. snowed about 5 in last night Commenced to rain towards morning rained untill about 8 AM thawed all day snow nearly all away. Cistern nearly full of water 23 Went to ask ABs to help kill hogs tomorrow drew some wood & I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM W very windy last night & today 24 killed 5 hogs W a little snow this morning. mild cloudy Christmas day 25 at home all day. W. Mild drissly rain from East AM ice frose on trees Commenced to rain faster PM raining fast tonight 26 I & Nancy went to ABs to help to kill a beef W. Mild heavy rain last night Plenty of water Creek running full sleighing all gone except some ice. 27 Chored. didn't feel well. W rained some mild 28 Went to Cedar Grove AM & to R Carters sale PM W. Colder clear sleighing gone Dec 1867 Jan 1868 Sunday 29 Went to Old Daniel Hoovers W. pretty Cold. 30 Drew fence out of bush Where WM is chopping AM Went to his bee PM. W. pretty cold clear For more information on Benjamin Reesor, check out the “Meet the Diarist” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������� Benjamin Reesor (1836-1917) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers January 1. 1867 Went to JB's were not at home there went to S. Lehmans. W pretty cold sleighing. poorly 2 Helped F Reesor saw shingle timber AM helped BR C kill a beef PM W. pretty Cold, clear 4 Cleaned barley W. pretty Cold 5 Finished cleaning barley AM drew a load of bolts PM W. Mild cloudy 6 Sunday 6 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 2nd C by Rev H Barkey Went to F Reesor's after service W. mild cloudy 7 Went to JB. and to Municipal Election at Mangolia (late Californiay) Voted for HP Crosby for Reeve WM Batton and J Robinson for Deputy Reeves and W Eakin and P Wilmot for Councillors W. Mild Clear Sleighing not very good 8 Helped CB kill Beef and hog W, pretty Cold Clear 9 Went to School Meeting in Scarboro AM in Markham PM W mild. 10 Went to Finlan's W. Some snow, sleighing pretty fair. W. mild 11 Killed pig and beef W. Mild a little snow PM 12 drew wood for RW AM. I and RW cut some Lim {limb} wood PM W. Cold Jan Feb 1867 Sunday 13 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R. H Barkey sermon on {blank} by Br. C Visitors after service Br inlaw M. Neighwards and family W. stormy this morning pretty Cold today 14 took straw for RW AM drew shingle timber PM 15 drew 3 shingle lods W. very Cold froze my toe �16 drew 2 do do and 1 sawlog W. Milder Flavius here tonight RW. helped thresh at Hoover's for me yesterday and Isaac today 17 Went to Michael {Foits?} and I got mare shod {wi?} village W. stormy snow 18 drew 2 shingle logs W. very Cold Sleighing good 19 Drew some wood and brought home some shavings from Pilkey's W. very Cold, Clear Sunday 20 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 3rd C by Re H Barkey went to J Stover's after Service. W. Milder .AM stong East wind coming home. very unpleasant 21 Shoveled snow AM Went for Dr. Mc PM Flavius is sick Dr says he has Croup and Diptheria W. snowy about 15 inches fell last night Roads heavy 22 chored Dr was here this evening baby is better W. cooler 23 Chored. F inlaw's were here. I went to JD's PM W. Cooler PH Kamer and family were here this evening W. mild clear Daniel Schmau died last night of Cancer on the face 24 I went to funeral of Daniel Schmau with Br C Sermon on 7 C Rev. 13 V to end of chap. in German by Rev H Barkey. in English by R. P Colier W. Mild 25 Drew a load of bolts JB and wife were here W mild Commenced to snow from East about 3 PM 26 Chored AM I and Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM W. mild a little soft Sunday 27 at home Br S's were here W. mild. windy tonight 28 Helped Br. C thresh W. Mild 29 Helped Br.C thresh AM and awhile PM and drew a load of wood W. Mild 30 Took family to JD's and drew wood brought them home this evening W. pretty cold 31 drew some wood AM Helped Br S kill a beef PM W. mild �February 1 Helped RW Clean Oats AM Chored PM W. Some rain. and heavy thaw last night snow soft 2 Candlemas day Cleaned Oats AM and some peas PM and I went to Cedar Grove Mild this evening W. Mild Cloudy AM Snowstorm from East PM, sleet this evening Feb 1867 Sunday 3 at home J Storey and wife were here W. mild, snow this evening 4 Went to Cedar Grove Mills this morning and to Meeting house to appoint trustees AM. SImon Hoover and wife were here i took some straw fir RW this evening W. mild snow from east [illegible] 5 Helped CB to thresh W. Mild, a little snowy 6 Took 38.10 lbs peas to dufins Creek Station @ 68 per bus. Went to AB's tonight. were not at home W. Clear 7 Took my Mother to Br. S's this morning. Sorted some turnips in Cellar AM. Commenced to rot took a load of bolts and brought Mother home PM W. fine clear 8 Chored Took Mother and Sissy to Br C's AM Split wood at Meeting house and CB sprayed pigs PM Went to Ab's This evening W. very fine clear 9 Chored. W. Mild Storm of snow from north Sunday 10 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 15C 21 V to end of Chapter by Rev H Barkey. W wind from north roads drifted 11 drew 2 loads bolts W. Cold 12 drew 1 load bolts and 1 shingle log W. thawing went to JN Royman's cheese Meeting at Peters Church this evening 13 Went to Br S's to help to thresh Machine did not come until noon rained PM did not thresh 14 I and RW Cleaned 86 1/2 bus peas. W, warm cloudy Rev T Moyer was here awhile this evening �15 Went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Rv H Barkey Sermon on {blank} by Rv T Moyer Went to F inlaws after service W. Cloudy Mild 16 Chored and went to Funeral of R Burrowsat Scotch Church on 11th Con W. rainy AM Clear PM 17 Went to Br N's W. Mild. Clear thawing sleighing going 18 Helped to dig grave for Lucy Stover at Hebron and attended funeral Sermon in German by H Barkey and Revd T Moyer and in English by A Ranner W. fine clear 19 Helped Br. S thresh AM Took 12 bus grist to Major Mills PM W. Clear Old Cris Stover and wife {Geanny and {Ulrey?} and Matty Shank were here tonight 20 Drew a Shingle log AM Went to Major Mills PM W Cold 21 Did not do much got bad cold W. Wind and some snow from East 22 I and Br S took 85 bus peas to Fmans bay @ 65cts per b W, pretty Cold Clear Feb March 1867 23 Cleaned Wheat for Mother & R W. AM took it to Major Mills PM. W Cloudy AM heavy squals of snow PM Br inlaw Saml. Hoover & wife come here to stay over night. Sunday 24 at home JB and wife were here today We all went to CB's tonight W. pretty Cold Clear 25 Went to Br inlaw MN.'s and to Oat Mill at Claremont and Tailor, but he was not at home W. SHarp Clear 26 Chored and drew wood. AB's were here tonight W clear 27 I and my Mother went to JB's there I and JB went to Stouffville for my watch and a clock for My Mother W. Clear 28 Helped Br C draw shingle bolts W. warm Clear sleighing going March 1 1867 Helped Br C draw bolts am killed a calf PM Went to Br S's this evening W. warm roads going. Some lightning and rain this evening �Sunday 3 Went to Meeting at cedar Grove remarks by Br C. Sermon on St John 3 hap by Rev H Barkey W. very Cold snow from east this PM 4 Didn't do much AM Cleaned some tailings PM Flavius was taken sick yesterday afternoon had fits last night Doctor was here this morning. was bad again this evening J R and wife were here awhile this evening. Mrs Burkholder was here all night a little snow last night W. clear 5 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM I and RW. sawed some logs PM W. fine clear 6 Went to Cedar Grove Mills AM I and RW Cut some logs and took him some straw PM W. pretty cold 7 Cleaned Peas. W. Snow from east nearly all day 8 Had small bee to draw Sawlogs. drew 13 and 1 shingle log W. Clear thawing 9 I and Br. S took 77 bus 40 lbs peas to F mans bay @ 66cts per bus W. clear roads going 10 Sunday My Mother and little girls went to meeting at Hebron I and Nancy could not go Flavius was not well yet, visitors Br inlaw Joh Hoover S Schman's Rvd Jas Barkey and wife were here awhile W. MIld rained awhile PM 11 Went to Br S's AM drew home 3 cords of wood for my Mother PM W. Cool Clear 12 Helped Flavius Reesor to Move on his farm where {Sawyer?} {lived?} My son Levi took sick with croup this evening. sent for Doctor this evening. W. Mild a little snow this morning March April 1867 March 13. helped Isaac Davis put up his Shanty on CB's Corner he moved it from JD's W. Cool squally Levi a great deal better today 14 I and RW Cleaned 87 bus Oats W. squally. pretty Cold 15 Cleaned some wheat for Br. N and Chored AM drew in 2 loads turnips out of pit PM W. Cold Clear 16 Went to J B Millers Sale Lot 21 9th Con Markham W. colder east wind snow from east tonight �Sunday 17 at home all day Brinlaw MN's were here W heavy fall of snow last night snowed some today, cold 18 Drew a load of bolts AM 1 sawlog PM got horse shod at Copelands (late Bainbridges) Cedar Grove W cold sleighing good 19 Helped Br. S draw sand W. Cold. clear 20 I and RW drew in Some turnips W. Cold nights, clear 21 Helped Br S's Saw up an Oak tree W. Strong east Cold Wind Commenced to snow from east at 4 PM 22 Shoveled out lane and hitched up Colt and went to Cedar Grove AM {transcribers note: he is driving the colt today because there has been a heavy snow fall. as the colt is just being broken to drive, the heavy snow helps to slow down movement and softens any potential accidents, making it a safer learning environment} Went to Flavius to visit and shoot rats PM W heavy snow last night Mild today 23 I and Br C Went to C Stovers AM I and Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM. W. Mild Clear Sunday 24 at home F inlaws were here. I started for Dr MC at 5 Oclock this evening CB is sick W. Drissly Snow and rain nearly all day very soft 25 Chore. got Cold. W. pretty Cold 26 I and Br C went to Finlaws for spring wheat for seed W. Clear sleighing bad 27 I and Rw. Cleaned Oats. We all went to JD's awhile PM. W. snowed nearly all day 28 Took RW some Straw AM Took 25 bus. Chop to Cedar Grove MIlls PM W. Clear Cold Wind 29 Chored AM I and RW drew in 3 loads of turnips PM W. pretty cold 30 Drew some wood AM I hitched up colt and took a drive to PD's PM. W. thawing Sleighing about done Sunday 31 At home. got dinner at Mothers JD and family were here AB and family were here at supper W. warm clear thawing �April1 Chored. Sold Heifer to J Davis @ $30.00 W rainy W. Morrison Junr. Commenced at noon Work @ $12.00 per Month or 8 months 2 Drew home wood and drew out to pine logs for kindling wood at Br C's bush AM threshed oats with horses PM W Cool {Note did not use threshing machine like usual, so likely used a horse powered treadmill threshing machine or "sweeps" big horse power to drive machine.} 3 threshed Oats AM I drew some wood for RW and went to JD's PM W. Clear 4 threshed Oats W. Cloudy AM rain PM April 1867 April 5 threshed Oats with horses until 3 PM Snow AM Cloudy PM 6 Made door in colt stable went to B. S's and store this evening W. MIld Clear roads bad Sundy 7 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks and sermon on {blank} by Br. C W. warm clear 8 Drew in 3 loads of turnips AM Finished threshing Oats 100 Sheaves and cleaned some tailings PM. W. rainy 9 Helped to move John DIllon on lot 21 9th Con Markham W. fine Clear. roads, awful. about the hardest days driving I ever done 10 Cleaned tailings and oats AM I and Nancy went to Flavius' after dinner. his Motherinlaw Widow Barkey died suddenly about 11 OC AM. I started PM and went to tell the Friends W. Cloudy mild 11 Was at Finlaws last night. started for home this morning. got home at 10 was back and forth at Flavius' PM W. Cold this morning warm today 12 Went to funeral of Widow Barkey at Widemans sermon on Rev 14 C and 13 V by J Macklin and J Wideman remarks by Br. C Went to JH Ramen after Service 13 Drew in Some turnips AM Finished Cleaning Oats PM W clear Sunday 14 at home. Br. C and family were here W. fine Clear 15 Fixed some fence along north lane AM brought home some pine wood PM. W. cloudy drissly rain. nearly all day heavy this evening �16 Got Dick shod and put in some sawlogs at SM 17 Chored, didn`t feel well W. helped RW chop fallen timber, W. fine clear 18 Piled lumber and too wooden plow to BS`s W. fine clear Good Friday 19 Went to AB`s. W. Cloudy AM fine clear PM 20 Drew in a few turnips and Chored AM I and Br. S fixed cellar door PM and I went to BS`s for plow W. cloudy showery 21 At home all day. W. fine Clear. Easter Sunday Easter Monday 22. Went to W Morrison`s AM. at home PM JD and family were here. gave Colt a drive in waggon this evening W. Soft snow nearly all day Cold tonight 23 Went to S Lehmans. My mother went a far as JD`s and we Called for her going home W. pretty Cold sharp frost last night 24 I and Br. N Commenced to put new rails into tight board fence south of grave yard. Commenced to snow at noon snowed all day brought some potatoes from D Hammonds (JDs)(farm) after supper April May 1867 25 Went to Br. S`s AM Worked at fence PM W. clear 26 26 Went to MIll with Chop AM I and Br. N worked at fence PM W. Clear, windy PM W. went fishing this morning got 9 for his share 27 Chored and Cleaned seed peas AM I and W. went to Cedar Grove Mills twice PM with Colt W. cold wind Sunday 28 Went to Funeral of Daniel Shans Child at Hebron Sermon by R A Reemer on St Mat 18C 1st to 4th Flavius and Br N`s were here at noon and CB`s at supper W. cool clear 29 Finished board fence and Drew home some wood W. cloudy 30 Sowed Plaster on new meadow and drew some turnips AM drew 3 loads turnips and then W Commenced to plow behind Cider house and I went to Br S`s bought a set of chain trace Harness off him at $18.00 PM W. Cloudy all day rained after supper �May 1 Chored AM Went to CB`s to help him to ring some pigs and went to Cedar Grove Mills after supper W. rain AM cloudy PM 2 I Nancy and Flavius Went to Markham AM Plowed with Colt PM W. Cold squalls of snow AM 3 Plowed. I chored PM W. Cold. Froze hard last night 4 Both plowed in field behind barn W. Squall of rain AM. and after supper Sunday 5 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rvd Jos Barkey Sermon on ST Mat 18 C by Br. C Brinlaw AB and Br S`s were here after Service W. rather cloudy shower 6 Took RW . to Stage Office at Rouge Hill this morning. he is going to the township of Egremont to his sisters` chored and went to B`S`s. W plowed this Morning and after supper I made a milk stand at end of lane this evening. W. Cloudy rain through middle of the day 1867 May 7th 1867 Commenced to sell Milk to Cedar Grove Cheese factory @ 10cts per ga plowed behind barn W. Cool clear 8 Sowed about 6 bus peas behind Cider House Am I and Nancy went to raising of AB's driving house PM W. Cool. Windy tonight a little rain 9 I went to BSs AM rolled peas PM brought home Iron plowe from BSs after supper W plowed behind barn W. Cool Clear 10 both plowed W. pretty Warm . Clear 11 Sowed field behind barn with barley Isaac helped to harrow he is working for flavius this Summer W. warm Clear 12 Went to J Colers. W. fine Clear. rather Cool 13 Sowed grasseed on barley until about 9 AM when it commenced to drissle. drissly all day W plowed PM in big field I and Nancy went to Cedar Grove after supper 14 I chored W plowed some in big field W. some drissly �15 Plowed in last years turnip ground W drew in turnips PM RW levelled pits W. Cool. Cloudy, some drissly 16 W drew turnips AM plowed PM I cultivated in big field W Clear pretty warm 17 I plowed W. Cultivated PM W. Cool Clear 18 I rolled barley and sowed 10 1/2 bus peas in big field W Cultivated W. Cool Clear Sunday 19 Went to Br N's W. fine, Clear, Warm 20 Finished Sowing big field with peas and 4 bus oats in hollow W. fine clear 21 coth plowed in last years root field . W strong East wind Commenced to rain at supper, raining heavy 22 Fixed Some fence along Markham bush and I and Nancy went to Whitevale AM G. W. Isaac, and Flavius went fishing to big Rouge PM Caught 37 Suckers PM. W Cloudy rainy 23 Chored Am fixed fence and I went to Cedar Grove Mills PM W. Drisly Cool Cloudy May June 1867 24 Queens Birthday, fine Clear heavy rain at supper finished plowing last years root field and commenced a little in field near hoovers. G.W. Simon Stover and P Spence Caught 45 suckers at Br S's tonight 25 Plowed AM. Cut seed potatoes PM W. Clear AM rained PM. ground very wet Sunday 26 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove. Remarks by Br C. Sermon on St Luke 15 C 1st to 11th by Rev H Barkey W. fine. Clear. Cool. roads muddy 27 I went fishing with SImon Hoover Martin and {Minnie?} Neighswander about 3 OClock this morning to the little rouge Caught 2 suckers. Water too clear for fishing got home about 10 AM Sowed about 3 1/2 bus spring wheat W. Clear 28 Sowed about 12 bus Oats in field back of garden Commenced to rain about 10 AM cloudy drissly all day 29 Went fishing to Big Rouge with JB. JD and his boy A Stover and WM. Caught 139 Suckers W. Clear fine �Ascension day 30 at home. W fine, shower at supper 31 Chored AM, W plowed in Wheat field in Corner Sowed Oats back of garden finished field PM W. fine warm June 1 Sowed barley for Flavius. A.M. planted Some Corn and potatoes and went to P.O. after supper W. warm clear Bush turned green this past week Sunday 2 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Remarks and Sermon on [blank] by Br. C. JD and family Came about noon W. rained nearly all day. very wet. Uncle C Burkholder has a slight stroke of Palsy this evening 3 Wernt to Bs's and to Cedar Grove Cheese Factory AM received pay for Milk from May 7 amounts to $12.1 cts I and W. drew rails from Scarboro bush to north line PM W. Clear warm 4 Drew rails AM Sowed 4 bus oats in field at 11th Conc Cleaned wheat after supper. Finished our seeding at last W. clear 5 Took 10 bus Wheat grist to Major Mills. Nancy went with me AM. Helped women wash Meeting House Pm. W. fine warm clear Uncle Dans were here PM June 1867 June 6 Went to Markham with Br. C AM. 1867 Marked out Post holes for RW to dig along Scarboro townline West of line PM, sowed some {trees?} after supper below garden W. very warm. Clear 7 Sowed barley for Flavius AM Uncle John Burkholder was here PM planted some Corn and potatoes below garden after Supper W. very warm 8 Overhauled fence on north end of farm from Pickering townline to 11 Con put in mostly new rails 8 rails high Flavius and RW helped Meeting at 8 Con today W. fine clear 9 Went to meeting at Widemans Rve T Moyer and J Hager officiated to nominate Candidates for a Bishop and Deacon. All our Ministers were nominated Vise Br. Christian H J& os Barkey & Jac. Wideman for Bishop and Jacob Grove A Hoover C Wideman David Roymier J Koch Abraham Barkey and Uncle Sam Reesor or Deacon Went to Br inlaws Isaac Hoovrs at Father inlaws they are living in part of the house. Lords supper was Celebrated today. W. fine clear �10 Meeting and Sacrament at Hebron today Same Ministers as yesterday. Visitors Simon Hoovers, Abraham Dowers and Uncle CB's awhile this evening W. fine clear CB is better again 11 Meeting at Widemans. Decided by lots today that my Br. Christian be Bishop and Christian S. Hoover be Deacon Went to Little Chris Hoovers after Service W. fine Clear 12 I and My Mother went to Uncle Joe's Aunt Susan is very sick with inflammation went to {JBs?} for supper W. very warm, some rain last night. thunder showers on our way home W. and Br C and his man washed our and Br C's sheep AM W pulled weeds out of wheat PM 13 Planted potatoes W. warm Clear 14 I plowed RW's garden AM Sowed it with Oats PM W. pulled weeds W. very warm. a little rain tonight Br. C's daughter Elizabeth broke her arm above the wrist this evening June 1867 15 I Commenced to Shear sheep this morning when JB. JD's and his boy Anthony Stover Came at 10 AM to go fishing. went with them to little rouge Caught a horn Chub Came home about 1/2 past 3 O'C finished Sheep. W, Clear 16 Went to Br. S's Mother and Lizzy went to Br C's W. warm clear 17 I and W. worked on road wi Scarboro with team W. clear 18 Took Wool to Whitevale Carding Mills AM Drew old rails off fallow PM W. Commenced plowing fallow in field near Hoover's W. Clear fine showers this Morning Cool this evening 19 Went to BS's AM I and Br. N set 35 posts PM on Scarboro townline west of lane W. Clear 20 drew 2 loads of fence boards from SM AM Went to funeral of Michael Burkholdes Child at Hebron PM Burned some brush in Markham fallow PM and this evening W. Clear 21 I and RW set some posts and finished burning brush in Markham fallow W. fine clear 22 I drew rails to make a fence between peas and pasture in field behind Cider house AM I and Br S nailed boards on as far as posts are set on Scarboro townline PM Jacob Widemans were here awhile this evening W. fine clear �Sunday 23 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 16 M C 19 V to end by Rvd J Wideman Visiotrs Finlaws. JH Rawer and family were here too W. warm. Clear 24 Rolled turnip ground and plowed some in fallow AM Took Milk Can to Markham to get repaired and went to Town Clerks office Unionville for my Road List PM W. very warm 25 Warned hands on road for Friday Morning and went to WM Buttons AM Plowed in fallow, PM W. very warm 26 Went to Cedar Grove AM drew home old rail pieces and fixed fence between peas and pasture behind Cider house PM W. drissly AM. Cloudy PM. Cooler looks a little like rain tonight. June July 1867 27 Harrowed Turnip ground AM W. finished plowing fallow I hoed some Corn and potatoes PM W. Commenced to Making turnip drills PM W. Warm 28 Worked on roads. W. finished drills. Sowed some tonight. W. cool a little rain tonight Sunday 29 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C. Sermon on St. Luke 10 C 30 V to end of C by Rev H Barkey. Visitors after service S {Schwe?} and wife. JR's were here for supper W. warm Confederation Holiday July 1 Drew some soft Wood out of Scarboro fallow AM. W went to Circus in Markham PM. I Chored went eel fishing at Br S's with Isaac and J and {C?} Davis this evening John caught a large one W. Warm. Clear 2 Went to Cheese factory 4 Weeks income $20.39cts hoed potatoes PM. R and W drew dung on pile. W warm, sultry, very dry 3 Finished hoeing potatoes AM Chored and helped to draw Some dung PM W. very warm 4 I and Nancy went to Markham. W. very warm I went eel ishing with I and J {Direr's?} I caught a Small one the first one I ever caught 5 Heped Br N weed carrots hoes Some corn this evening Old Martin Neighswander's were here at dinner W. shower AM, another this evening 6 Chored AM Harrowed fallow PM W. rained fine shower AM Clear PM Went eel fishing. I Davis Caught one �Sunday 7 Went to Flavius Br. N's were here at Supper W. very warm clear 8 R and W drew dung on heap AM on fallow PM Br. C Cut hay for us with his Combined Patterson Machine in Meadow east of damI moved fence Corners W. fine frosty Cool July 1867 9 Drew dung on allow W. slight shower AM Clear warm PM 10 Drew dung on heap I shook out hay I cut some thistles in Oats, and helped Br. N put some beans on his overlay in barn W. Cool Some Cloudy. bad hay weather 11 Drew some dung on fallow and turned hay AM Raked and Cocked a lot PM W. rather Cloudy looked like rain AM Clear PM JD brought my Mother and Sissy home today 12 July. Raked and Cocked all the hay that was cut on Monday Br. C finished Cutting meadow W. fine Cool rather clear 13 W. helped BR C stack hay I planted Celery and turned some hay AM took Dick and sent to Walkeys to get shod PM turned some hay after supper W. fine Clear 14 Went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C Sermon on St. Mat 15. C 21st to 30th and by Rev Jas Barkey Went to M Neighswanders Jas after Service W. fair warm Cool Breeze 15 Finished raking and Cocking Meadow W. fine until Supper when it Commenced to rain a fine shower 16 I and my Mother went to Uncle Joe's to see Aunt Susannah W. fine Cool, Aunt is very poorly. I and Nancy took rolls to Chris Stovers this evening RW. went to raising at Garlands 17 Drew in 12 loads hay W. fine Clear 18 Drew in 25 loads hay which finishes meadow except a little swail. W. fine, warm Clear Flavius boys, Ceph and Isaac, helped 19 We all went to F inlaws for dinner and to JD's for supper. W. warm fine Clear 20 Drew a load of lumber to bay for B S. he had a bee. W. very warm. Clear 21 Went to Meeting at Cedar Grove remarks by Br. C. Sermon on St Luke 18 C by Rev H Barkey Went to AB's after dinner W. heavy squall of wind tonight �July 1867 July 22 I scuffled turnips AM Went with my Mother to see my Aunt Susanne PM she is about the same W. very warm 23 Plowed potatoes this morning Plowed in fallow B N helped today I and RW drew in swail hay out of meadow this evening then went to Br. S's to service W. very warm dry 24 Both plowed RW helped Br. C. W. very warm 25 Finished Plowing fallow AM and brought a load of shingle bolts to lane I took it to Pilkeys and Chored PM W. Cut thistles in Markham fallow PM I went to Mrs Mitchels for a new hat this evening W. very warm 26 All cut thistles AM I took Mare to Walkeys PM. R cut in swail in oat field PM. I and RW went to Jesse Reesors this evening W. not quite so warm. I helped Flavius kill a sheep after supper 27 I and W finished thistles AM I went to Duncans and Majorville PM R and W. finishes swail and Orchard W. very warm Sunday 28 Family went to Meeting at Hebron I staid at home watching fire at Markham fallow. very high west wind, very hot, pulled down a lot of fence on East Side JDs were here and James Duncan at supper 29 Helped Br. C. cut 5 1/2 acres barley, and 4 acres wheat for James Craigie W. very windy fence Catched again at Markham fallow 30 Cut barley for us W. fine clear Cut with Br. C's reaper we are not binding it put it in cock 31 Finished Cutting barley and began wheat AM Finished Wheat PM W. fine Clear fine shower tonight and I was at Br. C's awhile his daughter Elisabeth broke her right arm this evening at near the same place she done about 7 weeks ago 1867 Aug 1867 August 1 Helped Br. C to try to Cut rye and barley awhile this morning would not work to wet Commenced to drissle about 10 AM R and W shocked wheat. Cleaned some wheat and chop PM fine shower PM and went to WM's after supper boys hoed turnips �2 I took 28 bus chop to Majr Mills AM W was at Flavius AM and RW thinned turnips Flavius Cut our rye with his reaper PM W. fine clear 3 Finished hoeing turnips Br. N and Isaac helped R helped Flavius fill dung W went to Major Mils after supper W. fine clear Sunday 4 Went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Rev J Wideman Sermon on St Mat 18C 23 V to end by Rev H Barkey. Went to JB's after service and to {Minnie?} Burkholders for supper W. warm clear 5 I and W drew in 3 loads barley AM Chored PM W. warm AM drissly PM RW was at Br N's 6 Drew in 3 loads Wheat AM and 2 loads barley PM began to rain little shower about 2 PM Cloudy until evening R pulled a few Peas while we loaded AM behind cider house 7 I went to Cedar Grove and drew in 1 load wheat and W harrowed in fallow AM Drew in 5 loads PM W. very warm Clear thunder Clouds in North 8 drew in 8 loads barley R was at Br C's PM w. very warm 9 drew in 5 loads barley till supper which finishes i. when W started for Dr. M. My mother was taken sick with Cholera Morbus this PM. W very warm thunder Clouds in north tonight 10 I didn't do much but went to Cedar Grove AM J and W drew in rey 4 loads and 1 load swail hay out of Oat field PM W. Cool, nice shower last night My mother is getting better. our Susanna is sick too the Dr. didn't say what was wrong with her Sunday 11 at home JDs Jb's and Br S's were here Mother and Susanna are getting better W. Warm I and W drove home John Davis Cow after dark she got with our cattle today Aug 1867 Sunday 11 continued When we got back I didn't feel well. went to bed, got up and vomited occasionally through the night 12 Done nothing . pretty sick. went to B smith PM. very Weak. no appetites. pretty {sluir?} W. clear 13 Chored AM. Went to Chris Stovers and AB's PM W. fine rain this Morning. Uncle Jacob Burkholder's wife died on Sunday and was buried today. Was buried at Wideman's �14 Chored Am W. Commenced plowing fallow third time. R and W helped Br C bind oats PM I turned peas, W. fine Clear Warm 15 J and R drew in peas behind Cider house 5 loads and 1 load hay out of Oat field and rackful barley rakings W. clear 16 I and My Mother went to Uncle Joseph's and to JDs got home about 3 PM I then went to D Hoovers to get his horse rake to pull peas did not go well My Aunt Susanna is very poorly W. earm clear 17 Pulled peas AM All helped Flavius cut and bind Oats with reaper PM W. very warm Sunday 18 Went to Meeting at Cedra Grove remarks by Rev H Barkey Sermon on St Luke [blank] by Br C W. very warm 19 All pulled peas W. Warm clear 20 I and W helped CB thresh with team W. warm 21 I and W drew in 8 loads peas out of big field R helped Br. C thresh W. warmer Clear 22 Drew in 8 loads peas R pulled while we loaded W. very warm Clear I killed a sheep after supper and I and Nancy wnt to Cedar Grove after supper. I forgot to mention that I was at a meeting at Cedar Grove on Saturday evening Called by Mr J Metcalfe Candidate for the Commons of Canada. JHP Crosby. Candidate for the Legistlature of Ontario (formerly Upper Canada) Meeting in favor of both Candidates. they being offered to J. A Milne and John Bowman 23 Had threshing Machine threshes 187 bus barley 65 wheat. W. very warm. Commenced to rain stormy at dark tonight Aug Sept 1867 24 I helped Br. C draw in Oats AM I and Nancy took Can to Markham to get mended and went to J H {Reimers?} for supper R and W pulled peas W. cooler rained up north last night none here Sunday 25 Went to Meeting at Hebron. Rmarks by Br. C sermon on {blank} by R H Barkey Visitor after service M. Neighswander JW. and family Sam Hoovver and wife John and their �girl {Lucy?} David Burkholder and family W. warm Clear Jesse Reesor and family were here for supper 26 Started about Midnight with AB's team and buggy to Dr Mcs and to F. inlaws for Mother inlaw got home about breakfast AB's have a daughter born this morning. All pulled peas today W. clear 27 I and R pulled peas. W. helped W Sapp thresh W. Coller. Sharp lightning and thunder last night fine shower 28 Finished pulling peas Am. W plowed in allow PM. fine shower last night. Cool today 29 Cut Oat field back o Garden Br. C drove Tailor from Belford helped W. fine clear 30 finished binding oats and Cut oats in middle of pea field Br. N helped PM. W. Cool Clear 31 Drew in [blank] loads of peas until supper time W drissly from 2 o clock got to wet had to quit Isaac helped Sunday Sept 1 We all and Mother and Lizzy went to CB's JDs were here for supper W. Cool. rained all last night 2 Cut last Oats 2 acres in Wheat field and 2 acres spring wheat in fallow AM Cut oats for Br N AM W helped to bind W. fine Clear 3 Drew in last peas 2 loads and 3 loads Oats until about 4 PM When it Commenced to rain JB helped W. plowed 4 I went to Markham with My Mother Am Chored PM W finished plowing fallow 3rd time W. Clear 5 I and RW Drew in Oats of of field behind garden W. harrowed fallow W. fine clear 1867 Sept 6 I and Nancy went to D Sch{?}'s they were not at then went to JB's I went to election voted for James Metcalfe for the Commons of Canada and P Crosby for the Legislature of Ontario. W. short shower this morning very heavy shower at Mongolia (late California) about noon none here �7 Finished harvest by drawing in a few loads of Oats and 2 loads spring wheat W. Commenced to ridge up RW helped Br N PM, great news this evening. Mrs. Metcalfe and Crosby triumphantly returned with great majorities W. fine Clear Sunday 8 Went to AB's W. fine clear 9 J.W. and Br N ridged up W. fine. Nice shower tonight 10 Plowed a little and then sowed fall wheat 7 1/2 acres W. fine cool 11 Drew Duncans hay he bought a swail from me W furrowed out wheat AM W. fine clear 12 Thanksgiving day. Went to meeting at Wideman's remarks by R Jas Barkey Sermon on [blank] by Br C Went to F in laws after service W. fine clear 13 Went to C Stowers for yarn AM Cleaned a load of Wheat PM W. showery . all day 14 Took 44 bus 8 lbs Midge Proof Wheat to Major Mills @ $1.30 cts per bus AM Drew a load bolts to Pilkey's PM. Went Coon hunting tonight with 8 Markham boys. Caught nothing W. fine Clear Sunday 15 at home all day Flavius and family were here W. fine clear 16 Went to See Aunt Susanna with My Mother she is very low yet W. rather Cloudy warm 17 got horses shod at Walkeys Am I and Nancy went to Markham PM. W. very warm, sultry, close 18 went to Weaver at Mongolia and to D. Schmau's for dinner W. very very warm rained fine shower coming home W Finished plowing spring Wheat stubble 19 went to Simon Hoover's and I went to Watson Tailor at Claremont W drew dung out of pile on Pea ground behind Cider house W. fine clear Cooler Sept Oct 1867 21 I dragged new land for Br. N AM W went in my place PM I chored at home PM W. fine clear Went to Cedar Grove tonight Sunday 22 at home. Meeting Hebron W �23 Took 45 barley to Fmans buy @75 cts per bu cool clear W clear 24 Took 43 bus 36 lbs barley to Fmans buy @75 W clear 25 Chored & Went to Cedar Grove AM fixed Scarboro brush @11 oc AM had splendid burn Nancy had quilting today W. fine clear. 26 Took 42 bus 14lb Barley to Fmans buy @75ct W Cooler Some cloudy 27 Helped Flavius draw earth on his swamp road awhile this morning when Finlaws came and I came home W helped him all day PM {Rumess?} were here for supper W. fine clear this is my 31st Birthday 28 Chored AM Helped Br C cut his clover seed PM Took Pea & barley chop to Cedar Grove Mills this evening. W plowed in Oat field W. fine clear Sunday 29 at home all day Sacrement at {Wideary?} W clear 30 Cut clover seed Br C Helped. Plate on sickle bar got loose, had to get it fixed. W. fine Cool. Clear Oct 1 Went to Cedar Grove for Chop for Hogs & Nancy went along to store AM chored & cut a little Clover this evening W watched fire PM it broke out Hard frost last night. grape vines frose. W. fine clear 2 Chored AM tried to Cut a little clover this morning. too damp. Cohored {chored?} PM W. rained some AM clear Pm. Made a new hog trough 3 Picked apples AM J & W Nearly finished cutting clover seed PM when the small bolt in Boxing of Ptiman broke. W. fine Clear 4 Drove in 4 loads seed. W. Cool Clear Nbr C helped & R W. W has gone to Markham Fair 5 Cleaned few Oats AM I went to Dimmas and Cedar Grove PM W. fine soaking rain last night & AM cloudy cool Pm Sunday 6 I & my Mother & Sissy went to Br {H…?} Nancy & children went to Br Cs W. Cool Clear Oct 1867 �Oct 7 Made 2 {bols?} Cider at Jonas Raymers W. fine Clear 8 Boiled Sauce AM finished Cutting & drawing in Clover seed 2 small loads W. Cool clear 9 killed a lamb & chored AM didnt do much PM D Silmans were here a while W Cloudy M fine rain PM 10 J & W Cut logs & fallow AM chored PM W cloudy AM rained PM 11 Chored AM I went to drew a load of bolts to Pilkey & went to store PM W plowed W. rained AM 12 Made small bedstead this Morning Commenced to log in Scarboro fallow about 10 AM finished it & made a few heaps in the Markham one P Davis helped with Br Ss oxen J Davis & S Spence helped W. rained this morning slight drissles today Sunday 13 at Home A Bs were here W. Clear 14 Went to Cedar Grove & to Br Ss this morning Plowed until noon Picked apples PM JB was here PM & Picked some PM W. plowed W. very fine Clear 15 Dug potatoes W. fine Clear 16 I went to {Claremont?} for my Clothes & W helped Br @dig potatoes AM. finished our potatoes Pm W. Fine Clear 17 Drew dung on filed below house Uncle Jacob Burkholder was here PM. W. very fine Clear 18 Finished drawing dung A M Fixed fence that was burnt along Scarboro fallow PM W. very fine day fire run in leaves in Scarboro bush like fence {illegible} hours 19 I went to Major Mills with 10 bus grist wheat AM I & RW took in winter apples PM W. finished plowing oat stubble & commenced pea stubble behind {Acts?} house PM W very warm distant thunder Sunday 20 at home. Meeting & Sacrement at Hebron tonight J Stovers & family were here this evening. W. warm fine 21 Chored & shot 2 squirrels AM Went to Major Mills for Grist PM W. plowed W, fine warm clear raining tonight. P D Mc Phee died today �Oct Nov 1867 Oct 22 Helped Flavius kill pig and chored AM Went to Markham for landside for Iron plow PM W cool clear 23 Drew 2 loads (1000) 2 in tiles from Petty W. Cool Clear 24 Drew home 4 loads wood A M watched fire in Scarboro bush & brought plow from Walkeys shop 3 d Corn Picking PM W fine clear W plowed in rye stubble 25 dug a few potatoes in field below garden & cut & drew in some {tones?} W fine Clear remarkable fine weather for the seasons J & W shot 3 black squirrels at noon 26 killed pig & chored A M PIcked apples PM W clear Fire bad in bush tonight. J & W down at it near 12 o clc Sunday 27 at home all day. W. fine clear 28 Picked apples. Susanna was scalded very bad on the neck & breast with hot coffee at noon rests very well tonight. W Cloudy, raining tonight 29 Commenced a drain in NW corner field I R Gourley & R W worked at it A M. W. plowed I had to stay in the house PM Susanna was restless W. went to Br Ss {his brother Simeon} raising of shed PM W fine very little rain lot night 30 Travelled around looking for a girl today Nancy gave birth to a son last night. Can find no girl W. very fine raods good 31 Went to Jacob Reesors. Brought his Daughter Anne to work AM. Went Chored PM W fine clear Finlaws were here Nov 1 Helped to lay tiles & filled part of drain Fire broke out PM fought until night W clear 2 finished filling drain to fire broke out worse fought all PM W heavy wind. We hear of fires in the woods in all directions Sunday 3 at home A B's PHRs & S Le Mourna's {these names may be incorrect. He often uses ABr to refer to his brother-in-law} were here Br Ns {Br N = his brother Noah} awhile PM W a little rain last night fine shower PM some thunder raining very fast this evening 9 oclock �4 Pulled turnips R W helpful. M Neighbars they {or Neighsarsdez } were here W Clear 5 Finished turnips J Bs were here W ground frose this mornng a little snow squall today the first this season Nov 1867 Nov 6 Chored in barn AM Drew 6 loads turnips PM JDs were here. W ground white with snow this morning 7 Drew 14 loads trunips with 2 waggons. W ground frose this morning 8 Drew 2 loads turnips which finishes them very light crop with us & a great many this year drew 2 loads wood & fixed fences that were burnt in Scarboro W warmer clear Failows were here awhile PM 9 fixed fences AM W Harrowed spring wheat stubble PM & I went to Cedar Grove PM W fine clear Sunday 10 at home, Simon Hoovers were here PM W clear 11 took 32 bus 40 lbs Peas to {Fmens?} buy @70 cts per bus W. Cool. Cloudy AM Clear PM W plowed 12 Chored. Took 10 ewes to Flavius AM. Made about 120 gallons Cider at Bice's Mill 6th Con Pickering PM W. Cold. Windy. Clear 13 Boiled Sauce. W. Milder a little snow last night 14 Boiled Sauce . Milder heary snow squalls PM W. Picked some apples PM 15 Went to Walkeys Br AM Made about 4 brs Cider at Bice's PM. W. pretty Cold Clear 16 Went to Special School Meeting in Markham AM to Consider the Propriety of building a new School house. Decided against it. Went to Peter's sale P.M. W. very Cold north wind squall of snow tonight Sunday 17 Went to Meeting at Hebron Remarks by Br C {Br C = his brother Christian} Sermon on [he leave a blank space} by Rev H Barky Martha Shank was here after service W. ground white with snow this morning. Cold wind a little squally today �18 Boiled Cider W. & Br N set some cedar posts along townline PM W. Cold frose too hard to plow 19 drew home some wood & water. very dry weather Cold very Cold got ready for butchering 20 killed 4 hogs W Clear. getting very mild 21 Salted meat & Chored AM Went to Cedar Grove Mill with 4 bus grist & brought home a brl of water from {ronge?} PM Water very scarce W. Mild Clear 22 I & W helped Br S thresh W. cloudy foggy Nov Dec 1867 23 I & Br S went to Toronto. got new Sausage cutter &c W. foggy. bad coming home. dark as dungeon. roads good as {Paly?}. mild weather Sunday 24 at home A Br Br Ns & Flavius were here W. Mild, foggy. raining this evening 25 Cleaned Peas awhile AM Went Rabbit Shooting with Br inlaws Saml John &Jesse Hoovers W M & Isaac. Shot one Rabbit & a few Squirrels W Cloudy some rain this evening 26 Helped Br C kill hogs W. fine 27 Went to Uncle Joes with My Mothers Aunt is still the same. W. Cloudy mild 28 helped Br N kill hogs W fair Mild Clear 29 Helped AB kill hogs W rain all day heavy blowing snow from north tonight 30 Chored & went to James Burrows PM my year old Cornet Colt got badly hurt at Br Cs Pasture the first of the week shoulder badly bruised doing pretty well. W hard frost reely cold Sunday Dec 1 at home all day. W like winter 2 Chored AM I & Nancy went to Markham & to Cheese Factory PM. W. snowed awhile AM Mild PM 3 Went to David Barkeys to See D Strickler he was not there went to JDs for my dinner then went to Stricklers house and engaged him to bore our well to find water very dry time yet. W Cold roads pretty good �4 Helped Br S kill hogs W. Pretty cold 5 Helped Flavius Kill hogs W. Mild Clear 6 Chored AM Took 8 bus Wheat to Cedar Grove Mills PM. W Cold. some snow squalls thaw PM 7 I & RW Cleaned 871/2 bus Peas W. windy Cold Sunday 8 at home. W. Some snow squalls a few inches on the ground 9 I & RW Cleaned about 80 bus Oats & I went to Cedar Grove Mills PM W. very Cold. Coldest this season 10 Helped C B kill 4 hogs & beef W Milder 11 Brought Sheep home from Flavious & Chored all went to Br Ss tonight W. Milder Dec 1867 12 Chored. W. Strong east wind very Cold about coldest day this season 13 Some milder drew some wood for my Mother a little thin sleighing 14 Drew Some wood & Chored S. milder Sunday 15 Went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 10 ! {?} C 57 V to end of Chap by Rvd H {V?} Barky W. snowed a few inches last night showing nearly all day mild tonight 16 got mare shod at Walkers AM Chored PM W. pretty fair sleighing mild 17 At home JDs were here. drissly rain from east frose where it fell. didn't amount to much 18 PB was here AM. I went to Majorville PM to show a receipt of payment of a bill presented by the assignee to the Estate of Robert Porters {Porteus?} an insolvent 19 We all went to Failanes. I went to David Ramer's sale PM. bought Pidgeon net @$10.55ct W. pretty Cold sleighing fair �20 Went to Unionville to return road list W. Mild drissly like rain. C Bs & Br Cs were all here tonight 21 Killed beef Br S Br C & CB helpful W mild Sunday 22 at home Br Ss were here all went to Br CB tonight W. snowed about 5 in last night Commenced to rain towards morning rained untill about 8 AM thawed all day snow nearly all away. Cistern nearly full of water 23 Went to ask ABs to help kill hogs tomorrow drew some wood & I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM W very windy last night & today 24 killed 5 hogs W a little snow this morning. mild cloudy Christmas day 25 at home all day. W. Mild drissly rain from East AM ice frose on trees Commenced to rain faster PM raining fast tonight 26 I & Nancy went to ABs to help to kill a beef W. Mild heavy rain last night Plenty of water Creek running full sleighing all gone except some ice. 27 Chored. didn't feel well. W rained some mild 28 Went to Cedar Grove AM & to R Carters sale PM W. Colder clear sleighing gone Dec 1867 Jan 1868 Sunday 29 Went to Old Daniel Hoovers W. pretty Cold. 30 Drew fence out of bush Where WM is chopping AM Went to his bee PM. W. pretty cold clear For more information on Benjamin Reesor, check out the “Meet the Diarist” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/239bc8a00df25095f4bc7887b06bb89e.pdf dfb2583a0dd02eae4fb79ff4884782d5 PDF Text Text ��������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cf6088c1ecd25aabe851f3ae53712bba.pdf b39b7d50af8b94fac893b9fe9c9bcdcb PDF Text Text 1 James Cameron (1824-1912) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers 1st of January New Years Day 1867 {pages in this diary are badly worn and torn at the edges so that some words cannot be distinguished} Drawing Wood put out some Bushes Between this and Francis Island a Ball at Mr David Summers to night a Great party at it too 2nd I crossed to Summerstown the upper Point Road 2 treats at Mr Harpers paid this Treat at Davids not paid 2/6 {2 shillings, 6 pence} Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 lb Tea no paid 2 pence worth of Pens {illegible quantity} Matches paid Andrew Baker on the Boshure skinning the Ram put it out put Poison on it {written between the lines is the following } Allens Birth Day the 3rd 4th Bushing the Road to Alexis Island put Few Bushes at upper Point Road 5th East Wind Storming Old christmas Day old style Sunday Stormy some seen a Man crossing over the Way of christees 7th The council in Williamstown I went to Salmon River Took Dinner & supper and slept all night at Hopkins got a Ride up and Down from Jim took 11 Rats to Mr Street {illegible quantity} cents 2,,20 cents to my account Bought a pair of Boots 3=50 cents Bought of David Baker 3 1/2 stripeed shirting 30 cents 1,,5 cents 4 yds Cotton 25 cents 1,, 2yds of 1 Kind 30 cents 60 2yds another Kind 30 cents 60 lb Tea cheapest 2/6 Treat 1/ cut Down 2 oak Trees on the Bank ---ning {front part of word town off} Down Peter Buchannan and George Drew and Luke --oked on the ice with horse and cutter 8th The baby Hughanns Birth Day a year old to Day came Down from {illegible word} cold morning it is covering my mits with Leather 9th chopping Stove Wood 10th Drawing home wood �2 11th Drawing Wood == James Cameron Island== {Top line of this page molded away, likely the 12th} Old New Years Day cutting stove wood not very {word torn off} 13th Sunday the White owl eating a Loon near the poi {likely point} I went to see it and Got the Head he carried the Body of the Loon away when he seen me coming 14th Bushed the Road to Francis Island Down on the LIttle Island south side and on the Little Island north side a very Frosty night to night 15th a Fortunate Day cutting Fire Wood in the Bush very Frosty Day not much Wind Livinia Making Mary a Dress 16th East Wind Drawing Wood turned cold to night 17th East Wind Stormy Day Drifting and snowing some towards evening Grinding the axe Fixing the Damper of the stove 18th cutting Hay in the Barn cutting stove wood made a handle for the Pitchfork very cold to {Day?} the airhole Before the Door shutting up very much these cold Days 19th chopping stove Wood 20th Sunday a Fine Day East Wind turning cold towards evening cold night 21st St Agness East Wind cold stormy Drifting snow around the cattele shoveling snow Took in the Beef Barrel to Thaw some Broke the Big carving Knife Reading the Most Noted Pirates storm ceased at evening great snow Banks 22nd Breaking Roads in the Bush as Deep took 3 logs of Wood home West Wind snowing some cutting hay on the mow shovelling snow all round stables and Barn 23rd Went to Williamstown Got ride out From James Summers Received a Letter from my old Friend Charles Tupper and 2 newspapers 24th got a Ride Home from Angus the Races in Salmon Stopt at Henerys coming home 25th Braking the Roads took home a Load of Wood seen a Fox �3 26th Stormy Ga-- {rest of word torn of, maybe Gave} Gordon and Mary a Ride 27th Sunday Stormy from the West 28th Semo came to thrash Thrashing the Buckwheat George & Luke came to thrash Left Semo to thrash all the {word torn off} 29th Semo thrashing I went to Mr Harpers Bought 1 Box of Worm {page torn} 1/3 paid Treat /6 -/1 for Maple sugar -/1/2 for pipe storm {likely stormy} James Cameron Island January 30 1867 Very Frosty Day Semo and I Fanning Buckwheat {19} Bushels commenced to thrash the Pease 31st George gave Semo 2 of Buckwheat took what was coming to him home Semo Fanned 1/2 Bushel of Pease to take home to his children to night 1st of February Semo went to Mill 4 Bushels of Buckwheat for Me and 1 Bushel of Corn took 2 Bushels of Buckwheat for himself Gave him the Horse to take his Flour home this is the First time for the Horse to cross as yet {means to cross on ice} Fanning the Pease gordon and I put them once through the Mill soft Day to Day 2nd Semo and I put the pease through again 7.5 Bushels a very poor yeild the Pease all thrashed cold East Wind Semo went home gave him some Boot Legs and some yarn Semo here 5 Days this Week for George thats S/4 1/2 for Semos Board George to Pay for him Commenced to snow Drift and Hail and Rain tonight high Wind Found 8 eggs in the Barn all good Sunday 3rd stormy Raining hailing 4th a Fine Day slippery walking crust Bad for Deers 5th Semo came commenced Wheat Thrashed 1 1/2 Fanned it went home 1/2 Day 1/3 for his Board thats 10/7 1/2 for his Board Gave Semo some Tobacco a stormy Day East Wind and snow 6th Tom Davis came from Hopkins �4 7th I went to Mill with 1 1/2 of Wheat 2 Bushels of Buckwheat Bought of Congdon -/1 of Licquorice Bought of Buchannan -/1/2 of sweetys paid Mr Briggs 25 cents in Minglers store for carding of Wool Bought of Congdon 1/2 lb of soda 10 cents got 2 almanacks Bought Bakers crackers 3 cents worth paid 8th Gordons Birth Day and a Fine Day it is Went to Dundee gave to my account to Baker 6 1/2 of ashes at -/10 5/5 15 Bottles at -/3 3/9 Bought 1/2 lb Tea Green 1/3 To Mr Streeter 1 hide and 2 pelts the hide 4 & 25 or 3 & 25 c am not sure 40 cents each for the pelts thats 80 cents to my accounts in at Bills at the Distillery 9th Raining broke the Road in the Bay took home {word illegible} bags of wood and Broon {Scottish term for the colour brown} Cedar 1 of the sheep sick James Cameron Island Feby 10 1867 Some cold and Frosty 11th seen the Fox Back of wo {wood?} Hoase {Horse?} up through the Bush cut a Load of Woods 12th one of Thomas Munroes sheep Died i skinned her wool to Mr Harpers Bought 5 yds of Cotton Heard that Alexander McDonald Angus's son on the Point was Dead Kenneth got a Letter to that effect A Summers in Ogdensburgh Duncan McDougall and I stopt at Peter Grants took supper then Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 Gallon of Oil 1/3 paid this 13th Thawoing Raining I went to Mr Harpers with 105 lb of Pease 3/9 a Bushel comes to 6/6 3/4 {6 shillings 6 & 3/4 pence} Got a Treat of Rum 14th St Valentines Day a Ball to night at Mr David Summers a Fine Day it is thawing and Freezing to night which will make good travelling seen Ducks in the air hole before the Door 15th Cold Day Molby had her calf 16th Raining soft 17th Sunday Windy Bill and Emmanuel here came on the Ice from Lancaster took Dinner had a Team Heard from them that Murdoch McDonald was taken Prisoner to Montreal �5 18th James Hugh's Birth Day Henery Bosell and antw—{illegible} Here going to Fish Eels over at christees a cutter passed Down Lancaster and a Double cutter went up from Lancaster the Door turned storms from the east 19th very w--{illegible} these Days put a Handle in my axe a job to take old one out 20th went to the Bush got very unwell chopped Load chopped some stove wood very very soar my {illegible} Found an egg in the Barn East Wind very cold to Day d--{illegible} not very well 22nd Washingtons Birth Day Luke Bower {last letter unclear} here for Georges Pease got his 2 Bushels Got some sticks for to make shafts Drawing Wood crust cutting the Mares feet 23rd cold some Fine Day 24th Sunday Raining in the Morning turned Fine 25th {fishing?} Henery up 2 Move Fishing Eels at Christees cutting stove wood Looking at the Boison {Poison?} James Cameron Island Feby Went to Williamston stopt for Angus at the store got on the Boshure sent a Letter and 3 papers to Charlie in chester England 2 Treats at Davids seen Robert McKillop Bought of D Munroe 1 Bottle of Poison 1/3 not paid Bought of Mr Harper 5 cents worth of sweetys called at Francis Laplante about the Rent at Kenneths got a Cornwall paper Got a Witness from A Summers wife seen Archy Fraser for the First time I seen him since a very long time 27th came from Williamstown Got a Ride From Andrew Sullivan Tinsmith to A Cameron had a Treat -/6 Bought of Mr Harper 1 Gallon of Syrup not paid very unwell Got from Doctor Shaver 1 viol of stuff 4 powders I am to take 1 Teaspoonfull before meals the powders to Keep the Bowels in Order it works on the same system as the stuff in the viol 28th very very unwell put out Poison snap {snass?} went to it Gave her Milk and Molasses Good Going on the ice getting some Eggs these warm days 1st of March St Davids Day the Festival of the Welsh strong East Wind Hail Rain & Fine Cold comes in Like a Lion �6 2nd Fanning some Hay seed a Fine Day {between this line and next is the following:} heard a crow Sunday 3rd a Find Day seen the Fox coming to the Island a strange {illegible}--ra or Hound going all through the Island he is after the fox the Fox crossed Back the Dog did not get him 4th Monday very very unwell took in 3 eggs they Freeze cut {off/of little/cattle?} Wood 5th went to see the poison Srove {Shrove} Tuesday {today?} very Fine Day a Weather Breeder I suppose {drew} 2 small Loads of Wood Broke on the stack of Marsh hay at the East End of the Barn took in 3 eggs Ian Hopkins Drawing from alexes Island sleighs going the ice to Lancaster 6th Ash Wednesday not very well 7th some stormy 8 a Fine Day drew some Wood 9th Went to Dundee a stormy Day Bought of D Baker 10 yds of calico 20 cents 10/- 1 lb Tea 2/6 {pot or bot?} an axe seen Lis and her young son 10th got a ride home From Bill Snap {Snass?} eat the Poison and kiclled {killed?} {Title is molded and illegible} Cut Some ash for Troughts Drew them home Went ot Henerys Semos a Fine Day Water on the ice 12th On this Day of the Month Donald McMaster first came to the Island stor--{illegible} made 9 Troughs to Day Ground the axes 13th cut a Waterhole very unwell The Races in Salmon River commences to day Sand Burns Sale to Day 14th not very well to day Races to Day took home a Load of Wood Gordon in the Bush 15th Made 3 Troughs split a Few Rails A Good many going the ice to Day the Races to Day Mended the 2 sleighs for Gordon cutting stove Wood �7 16th Drew 3 small Loads of Wood very unwell Cut my wrist cutting sugar the knife slipped the sugar is the only thing that Relieves me of the {pain?} Looking at the Poison a Mink crossed the Island Sunday St Patrick's Day Stormy ugly Weather to Day very unwell 19th Henerys 2 Boys came to chop chopped and I Gave them an Order one Mr Harper for 3/9 took por--{illegible} of Limbs My sleigh Broke {In between this line and last was written:} Kenneth a Fight Wild Geese c—{page torn} 20th First Day of Spring {page torn} Went to get Livinia Boots fixed Bought of Mr Harper 1 bo-- {page torn} 1/- Matches 5 cents paid this sent charlies Letter Back to {page torn} postage -/7 1/2 got a paper from charlie with 3 songs in it 2 1/ {page torn} got a paper from Mr Harper took Down a Frenchman na--{named?} Joulliaa with a Load of Flour put him on the Road {page torn} Robert Bruces Birth Day 22nd Livinia Birth Day {page torn} Went for her Boots to Isacc Blondeaus paid 2/6 cold {page torn} Wind 23rd Gordon and I Lifting the Troufs cut Down some trees at the ca-{illegible} Tapt 1 small Tree 24th a Fortunate Day Sunday Bill & Emmanuel M{page torn} Fishing Eels ice about 3 Feet thick Before the Door Brought 2 Dz {Dozen?} Herring a Great many Fishing Eels at Alexis Island Pat & Mr H-{page torn} went to St Regis {a native reserve} 25th Fixing the sleigh Went to Mr Harpers for Pot Bought 1/2 lb soda -/3 Treat -/3/ 1/2 for sweetys paid this P{page torn} Tom Kennedy a Rod of iron Mr David Summers poorly the Doctor att--{page torn} old Mr McLeod poorly annunciation of the virgin Mary to Day 26th some troufs to the Bush 12 new ones crust not good Fixed 100 spoils ta--{tapped?} 5 trees I went to Hopkins for the Pot im--{page torn} fetch {illegible} Bad with a Boil on his hand. {Headline and first line are illegible} {left side of page is torn and other pages' edges are stuck to it so some words are illegible on this whole left side of the page} �8 Up around the trees {page torn} tapped {illegible} to see if could scate did not forget that yet Fixing the Dipper and the Longhanded pan with Lead 28th Went {sac?} Mr Hopkins with the Handsleigh for the Pot a very fine Day Tapt over 50 trees a good sap Day Made a Fire in the Bush for the First 29th gathered and Tapt some putting out Troughs 30th got 22 pails in the Pots 11 pails in the Barrels to night a Great many going across the ice to Day 31st the sap is running well to Day Gathering and Boiling a little about 60 pails gathered altogether now eelfishers over at christees Livinia Gordon Mary Hughann {his wife and children} all to the Bush this afternoon March Went out LIke Lamb 1st of April all Fools Day all of us in the Bush Began to Rain had to come home and sugar off about 22 lbs emptied the Rain Water out of the Toughfs {page torn}-n a Horse and cutter coming up the ice from Lancaster Great many eelfishers Down at the Big Bay 2nd Boiling in Bush Brought home to sugar off 9 lbs a small Jar of syrup Blackbrids Raining Bad sugar Weather 3rd Gathering sap 45 {in between lines is written:} Killed a snake 4th Seen a hole coming in the ice south side Boiling {page torn} Bush took it home to sugar off about 20 lbs {Raining?} the birds came and grass Birds Found a Hen commencing to {word illegible} put her off of them Ducks and Wild Geese plenty Let out {word illegible} Began to Wean the calve 7 Weeks old now snowing Raining 6th commencing to open the ice at Francis Island {word illegible}-es came swallows I thought I seen them night hawks {word illegilbe}-d cleaning the Troughfs Tapt 6 Trees Gathered 27 pails and {page torn} not able to chop Wood to make a Fire I am so unwell cows playing the Devil in the Bush at sap and spoils snakes plenty 7th Gathered 2 Barrels of sap Boiling in the Bush 38 Pails commenced to Rain 9th 5 years to day Married Boiling in the 26 pails �9 10th Boiled 16 pails {illegible}—rd Loons Skinning the Black sheep of Mrs Munroes {word missing} unwell Gathered 3 1/2 Pails the Fox on the Island seen a {word illegible} cross 1 Deer the Buck 13th all of us in the Bush 14th Gathered 2 Barrels {in between lines is written:} Black sheep on 15th 15th Boiling in the Bush Lots of {words blackened with mold} 16th Cleaning the Troughs our nannie a Lamb 18th our Duncans Birth Day 2 Lambs Dead out in the stack of oats Put out a canoe {words missing} Lambs Mr James Cameron Island April 20th {Many single words are missing down the right hand edge of this page owing to mold} Gordon and I Boiling 16 pails Grya on the {illegible} Laid out Easter Sunday the Sun Dont {illegible} this morning all this month in the sugar {word illegible} I wrote the Days of the month all I was doing on a sheet {?} and it got Blotted So I am at a loss of I S{rest of word illegible} 28th First Steamer went Down 29th Gathered some {likely sap} for vinegar as Oscar and LIs here stopt all nigh 30th {word?} Potatoes St Helen {a steamer} and a Propeller went Down 1st of May Heavy snow On the {word illegible} went to Hopkins with the Pot { illegible } a pail of c Wheat 8th - 9th Oscar and Lis to thrash Trashed 9 1/2 Bushels & I Gave him {illegible} On the 15th Pat and Thomas Munroe here D--- {word missing, perhaps 'Down'} to Salmon River Lashey me 100 lbs of B{rest of word illegible} P Buchannan to my account 21st {page folded} �10 22nd Set a hen to hatch 23rd Shearing the {word illegible, likely sheep} 24th Queen's Birth Day 25th caught 21 Perch Planted pottatoes squashes and pumkins Bob and Ann here 27th Harrowing 28th {Fishing?} {illegible word} and I planted cucumbers 29th Fixing Lane Fr{rest of word blotted out with ink}se Sowe of Wheat 30th Oscar Ascension Day Renaud & Sallaberry went {word illegible} 31 William and Lashey fishing Perch took his canoe to Make 1st of June Gordon and I taking {page ripped} ashore 2nd of June Mr Harper Mr Spinks Munroe Pat Brought me a Letter from Dan Weth 3 put out manure 4th Ploughing Willian helping make a Round or 2 Planted 1 Bushel of seed 5th planted corn 6th sent a Letter to Dan to {word illegible} 7th Mr Laduke here sold him {piece/pine?} $3 Drawing Wood 5th Our Marys Birth Day 10th fixing in Bags 11th Washing some of the wool 12th Lasky {illegible} 13th hoeing and plowing Finished plowing Bob {illegible sentence, badly worn} �11 Mr James Cameron Island June 16th 1867 {left hand side of the page is molded away and hence some words are illegible} Emmanuel here Ian Hopkins here from Wilk{something illegible} a pig 17th Semo planted his potatoes and Beans Fixed the Pitt Point Fence 18th The Eves memorable Battle of Watterloo Mr Kimb{rest of word disappears} here Last night 19th K Hiram Stephen Grant Hohnback here to night Donald McDonald here 20th I went to Williamstown 25 lb Wool Fish Potatoes Fork Sugar letter newspaper Gun Barrel J Dinsle Manguin {name?} Killed Last night by the Cars corpus christee 21st came home got a Pig 22nd Our {Dons?} Birth Day Went to Mr Harpers stopt at Roses got a paper from Ian Nicholson paid for the Postage of the Letter. A Pleasure trip on the Sallabery Sunday Semos 2 Boys here for Fish 24th took home {?} the ashes from the Bush StrawBerries We{?} Planted some Beans hoeing 25th Henery {Genie?}on here stopt all night 26th a Raft calling to me {missing part of word}sons 27th Took the Raftsmen to Mr Harpers {words missing} me 5/- paid D Munroe 1/3 I owed him for ---ison {likely poison} a Treat at Davids paid seen Old D Cameron ---penter 28the hoeing at the Milk house 29th Went {hill/kill?} Wheat Stopt at D Summers took dinner a Treat 15 cents Bought of D Baker {words illegible} of Flannel 6 yd Cotton 2yds shirting 7 yds at 200 {words illegible} Powder to 23 1/2 lbs Rags 1 Sturgeon Bought of {Duncan?} McDonald Swanton Lime -/6 paid this Bought of D Summers 1 Pair of Boots 4 Dollars {or}-ve 2/6 Cash Canada Money America at Christees {word missing} raft �12 Sunday June the 30th after strawberries 1 July Our New Dominion Day shooting bred the pig 2nd Lashey and henery fishing {illegible} washing 3rd Got a Sturgeion Mr Laduke gave me $3Dollars put in the Wheat sta{words illegible}barn put in the pigs 4th July American {last line of entries is illegible} Mr James Cameron July 6th 1867 {right hand side of the page is molded away and hence some words are illegible} Fanning 7th christees house Burnt Picking {Strawberries?} Livinia Gordon Mary Hughann and myself in the {illegible} field 8th Hoeing Potatoes 9th Hoeing 10th hoeing 11th at B{word illegible} 12th Orangemens Day Mr Baker and B{word illegible} here from Lancaster Gave the children 17 1/2 I went to Mr Harpers Bought Tea Soda Broom Pa{illegible} Bought of A Summers Bread 13th Fixing the Ashes {illegible} the Bags Lashey took away his Barrell Simos {word illegible} hoeing of Potatoes Sunday 14th Mrs Summers {Mrs?} Munroe Mrs Spinks Mrs Harper Eliza hamilton and the children Pat Thomas Mr Spinks Pete Baker 15th Went to Salmon {word illegible, likely 'River'} 1 1/2 Wheat 2 of Provender {dry food, as hay or oats, for livestock} 53 lb I owe 26 slaves {he likely meant staves; he sometimes �13 doesn't cross his Ts} my {word illegible} to D Summers Bought of Conc Dan pink Boots -/10 20 lb salt at Bakers 16th Got a Spoon and {word illegible} from A Smallman 17th Commenced {word illegible but likely 'Mowing'} 18th Mowing 19th Mowing 20th made 2 coils of Hay got a Lunge 21st Ian Hopkins and Family here Bossy a calf 22nd Went to Emmanuels for Mag Gordon and {word illegible} 2 pikes trowling 23rd Gathering and Raking {word illegible but likely 'hay} 24th Mowing 25th fixing the mow Dug some Baits {word illegible} Mr Daly 26th at the Tent at the PicNic {word illegible likely Gordon} and I George Bosel here for a Peice of h{rest of word illegible} 27th Taking care of their Tent a very wrest{rest of word illegible} 28th Herrick and Daly here 29th George here M{rest of word illegible} 30th George and all the Family Gathering put in first Hay 31 Cart Wheel Broke I went to Semos Get one from Semo 1st of August Lavnia {word illegible} George Making his stack brought the {wheat?} over 2nd Marys Birth Day 3rd Mowing Road to the Lower Point Caught 23 Pirch �14 Mag and I picking Berries {words illegible} 5th Went {illegible} Bought {words illegible for rest of this line and a subsquent line at the bottom of the page that are moldy and ragged} Mr James Cameron Island Augst 8, 1867 Went for Mrs Rose took Dinner at V Munroe's with Malcour Bought of Mr Harper 1 Quart of High Wines 9th Went home with Mrs Rose Lashey came John Angus Came Fishing at night 2 Boats came Loaded with PicNickers about 20 of them all in the Old house 10th Mowing at the Lower Point 11th Lisana Laflesh here Bordon and John Angus Fishing 12th John Angus and I mowing 13th Raining 14th Emmanuel here for Mag Gave her a Dollar for her time here mowing Back of the Barn 15th 16 put in 3 loads 17th D Summers and Laurue and her Mother here John Angus and I cross to Mr Harper Bought 6/3 worth of Flour Gave 1/3 for to help Mrs Mangum 1/2 lb Tea a French {word illegible, maybe 'hunters'} here all night 18th Fishing over at christees an Indian came to sleep in the Barn 19 A I Baker here {According to the census another son, Randolph, was born this day} 20th Duck hunting commences {words illegible} Baker passed up put in the Wheat before {words illegible} door 21st Jo Gaarneau here wrote a Letter for him Les Laduke Making the stack at the East End of the Barn 55 cocks in it 22nd Crossed with I {or J} A {words illegible} got a Letter for Pat Got a paper from Charlie Semo paper to him �15 23rd Cut the Wheat Lower Peice found the sheep hurted Mr Spencer here all night Left some Pine 24th Killed the sheep Went to Williamstown with it 25 Came home Allen and James Hugh picking nuts 26th {words illegible} feed with them Got 2 pigs from Henery to {words illegible} a mess of Potatotes put in the wheat {illegible}ll but Raking it 27 Thrased a Litle Wheat {'28' likely} Working at the hay 29 at the hay 30th at hay 31st Went to mill Bought of Baker cotton {words illegible} tea Bought of Norman a Basket 19 paid got 10 cents from Laurue paid this stopd at Lis all night 1st September came home {words illegible} 2nd Mowing 3rd Dans Birth Day {next line is molded and worn away} Mr James Cameron Island Sept 13th {right hand side of page badly damaged so some words are missing or illegible} Tomatoes Western Berries Ripe Hazelnuts good an Eclipse this evening made 6 cocks of hay on the Lower Point 14th Mowed some9 chickens 16th at Hay 17 18 19 20th at hay �16 21st Fishing Lost a {line?} Barge aground at the square Island 22nd Sunday 23rd at {word illegible} and Potatoes 24th 25 Finished the Potatoes 26th cutting Marsh hay in the Back mars Getting Ready to go to Salmon River stopt at Lis's all night 27th Took 8 Bushels of Ashes {word illegible} salt saleratus cotton Wick Matches Paid Norman {word illegible} the Basket -/9 speaking to Mr Gillis about the Timber Mr Gillis here a Good Breeze {word illegible} home Bought of Robert 1 lb Powder 2 lbs shot Lamp {word illegible} 8lbs LIme from Norman -/8 paid this 28th cut some Marsh hay 29th Raining 30th Wild Geese came {word illegible} ice in the canoes 1st October Drawing in hay {word illegible} the stable Loft Drew some Wood 2nd set the trap for the Wild Geese shot a Duck 3rd a Fortunate {word illegible} Fixing the stove Semos Boys thrashing Beans {word illegible} the Beets and carrots 4th Semos taking up his {word illegible} 6 1/2 Bushels 5th Raining 6th Gathering nuts 7th Went Ross's Island 8 Got a Letter from John a paper {word illegible} Dan and a paper from Charlie took away the horses �17 9th Went to F Covington Bought of H {Baker?} 1 peice of Rope 15 cents 2 Treats pair of Boots paid a {word illegible} 1yd cloth 5/- 8 yds Calico 1"44 5yd Calico 5/- 1yds Linen 12 1/2 Cents {word illegible} Laurue 10 cents 3 cents to p P 1 for pipe stopt at {Bills?} Got a pipe from Laflesh 10th Hugh Anns {words illegible but likely Birth Day} the Fair in Williamstown Killed the sheep 11 {word illegible} very unwell 12 Raining shot the Big White {Owl?} Sunday 13th French hunters stauling {stauking, stealing?} my Big Fox 14th the Russels here for the Fox got 25 cents 15th Gordon and I to Charlies Island for butternuts stopt all night 16th Came home got 3 rats Mrs J T Lynch here stopt all night 17th the sticks to {the rest of sentence is lost as the bottom of the page is molded and ragged} Mr James Cameron Island Oct 20th 1867 Sunday 21st Went to mill with 3 Bushels of Provender Bought of Mr Baker 5 yds Cotton paid this Got Lost coming home 22nd thrashed 50 lb Wheat 23rd Thrashed 18 lb William Lavelette {word illegible} here to teell me about the Parcel come yesterday 24th Our Hughs Birth Day 25th My Birth Day Went to Dundee stopt at Jessimas all night 10 cents paid 25 cents on the Parcel 5 cents Candy carding 5 lb Wool 30 cents Duty Brittish Port 3 cents Bought of Baker 4 lb Tea 1/3 Treat 10 cents crackers 5 cents Bottle to Be Returned came Down to Old Moms {Hoffmorns?} Place turned Back Wrote a Letter to Mr Lynch �18 {word illegible perhaps '26th'} and Mr Lynch here and Man sent a Letter John Got a Dollar in the Letter i Got from him Sunday 27th Mr Lynch here Gave me 2 1/2 Dollars {word missing} the Bush 28th Went to Hopkins Bought {word missing} stick for 4 Dollars went to Dundee I bought the 3 sticks from Robert for 15 Dollars Bought 2 lb crackers 1/2 lb Tea 1/2 lb Tobacco 3 pipes {word illegible} 4 peices down 29th went to Bosells then to Laneas Bought 4 lbs Pork 2/6 Bread Crackers 5 cents of salts Bottle Whiskey 1/3 Bottle to Be Returned took the Elm {word illegible}d pine out of the Rushes Mr Lynch got a Ducking wet 30th I am very unwell Mr Lynch went to ---arts Bay EEl Fishers coming to Fish Races in Lancaster 31st I set Fire to the Brush heap it is Hallow Eve cracking nuts 1st November All Saints Day not very well Bad with cold 2 Mr {word illegible}ch went to Henerys for the stick stormy Day wets wind {?} Took the staves to the River 3rd Bub P Laflesh very rainy east Wind 4th Bub P Laflesh Thrashing {all?} wheat for me Lynch Made the steps 5th Guy Fawkes King the Porch 6th Working at the {words illegible} 7th porch Ellens Birth Day Bought pair {words illegible} shirt {words illegible} tobacco 2/ {roed illegible} 1 pound {last line illegible, tattered and molded} Mr James Cameron Island Nov 9 1867 Bought in Lancaster Pork Coffe Bread sugar setting fire in the Oakfield Burnt some of the cocks of Marsh hay 2 men came up to hunt on the little Island here at night playing cards �19 Sunday 10th Mr Lynch And me in the Woods Transplanted 2 Trees Mr Lynch and Man started off Gave me 4 Dollars Left me his adze and crowbar Great Fires in the Marshes set Fire to the Marsh before the Door 11th Fixing the stable 12th went to Summerstown sent a Letter to Mary and Johns Letter in is paid the Postage Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 Gal oils teapot 2/- a Treat at Mr Summers -/6 paid all this 13th Drawing Wood 14th Drew some hay covering the sheds 15th Let out the Rams snowing to night East Wind stormy East Wind and snow Jim Hopkins takingthe cattle from Alexis Island 17th Salaberry {likely a steamer} went Down 18th Killed the hog 19th Drawing wood Boats a Going 20th cold 21st On this Day of the Month Donald McMaster Departed 22nd Drawing Wood Fine Day 23rd a Great many Propellers coming up after being Froze in the Canal 5 or 6 of them went up Gave him 2 Dollars and 2 Dollars from James Grant 1/2 lb Tea Treat at Thomas Munroes signing Walter Baker Papers Got 2 papers from Charlie 24th came home from Thomas Munroes ottawa and ospr {word illegible, another steamer?} went Down Light in the Light house yet Lots Ducks and Wild Geese water very low 25th cutting stove Wood 26th Banking the east end of the ho{word illegible} 27th Whitewashing �20 28th Fixing canoe & Fishing Eels 29th Went to Mr Harpers Bought 5/- worth of flour 1 package of matches -/7 1/2 Treat of 1/2 Dozen of Envelopes -/3 wrote {missing word} Pat {last line illegible, ragged and molded} Mr James Cameron Island Lake St Francis Nov 29th 1867 Old Duncan McDougall's Wife Departed yesterday the 28th Married 60 years Alexander Hamilton went of Bought of A Summers 4 lb of Barley 18 cents Wild Geese Plenty and Ducks Raining 30th St Andrews Day {font for former is larger and bolder} stormy Windy cold and Frosty 1st of December a Propeller went up Boats Done Running a very cold Day 2nd skinned the calf 3rd Thrashing Wheat 4th Drawing Wood 5 a cold time 6th cold Day 7th Drawing Livinia cut her Finger with the Drawing Knife 8th Sunday 9th Fixing the Stable Door 10th Drew some wood 11th Broke on the stack cold time Hens Freezing 12th to night the Ice took across from here to Frashers Point 13th Went around the Island very very Frosty �21 14th I crossed to Summerstown Bought 1 lb Tea Broom cotton Wick treat Got 1/3 from Pat sent a paper to charlie Got 2 from him Mr James Cameron Island Dec 15th 1867 Sunday Wrote a Letter to John and charlie 16th Went to Dundee and Fort Covington Bushed the Road from the head of the Island to Hopkins Little Island took Dinner at Hopkins put the Letter for charlie in the Dundee P.O -/7 1/2 paid put Johns Letter in F Covington PO 3 cents 1/2 worth of Candy. Bought of G Streeter pair of Boots for Gordon 2 Dollars paid a Treat at Normans -/6 Bought of D Baker 8 yds of cotton 5/- 3 yards at -/6 1/6 1 lb Tobacco 1/5 paid this got a Ride down from Bill took supper there came to Hopkins slept all night got 2 Books from Mary Ann 17th came home 18th Thrashing some {written above this:} the Earthquake this morning 19th Drawing Drags { in agriculture this is a harrow-like instrument that is dragged along the earth to level it for seeding or spreads manure; in hunting one drags a scent of another animal along the ground} 20th Got Ready to go to Williamstown Turned Back Put out a Few Bushes at the head of the island 21st Went to Harpers Bought 1 lb Soap -/6 Treat /3 1/2 paid andrew for a Treat 15 cents crackers a -/1 illegible word stroked out {word illegible} of Hopkins home for the Rain took my Wheat to mill first Horse here on the ice 22nd First Day of Winter Jim came with the Wheat him and the 2 children Reading Handy Andy Lent Jim the Disasters and Shipwrecks at Sea {a book} 23 chopping stove Wood {written above:} Angus McGloughlin Died 24 Bosells Drew 2 loads of their stack Lent George the hems christmas eve 25th christmas Day stormy cold John Angus McGloughlin Buried 26th Drawing Drags �22 27th Raining made my Leather Mits 28th Went to Summers town Bought of A Summers 1/4 lb Spice 2 oz of Sesma {?} 2 pipes Bought of Mr Harper comb -/5 1 worth of sweetys 1/2 Saleratus {baking powder} 1/3 stopt with Pat all night Hired the School master McDermid to teach on the front wanting L55 James Hopkins across with a horse promised Charlie Rose the Ram 29th {word illegible} Birth Day took Thomas Munros +{last 2 lines on page are ragged and moldy} howie slept Mr James Cameron Island 30th Dec 1867 30 Dec 67 Drawing Drags 31st Last Day of the year Shot the Owl got him alive For more information on James Cameron, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ��������� 1 James Cameron (1824-1912) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers 1st of January New Years Day 1867 {pages in this diary are badly worn and torn at the edges so that some words cannot be distinguished} Drawing Wood put out some Bushes Between this and Francis Island a Ball at Mr David Summers to night a Great party at it too 2nd I crossed to Summerstown the upper Point Road 2 treats at Mr Harpers paid this Treat at Davids not paid 2/6 {2 shillings, 6 pence} Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 lb Tea no paid 2 pence worth of Pens {illegible quantity} Matches paid Andrew Baker on the Boshure skinning the Ram put it out put Poison on it {written between the lines is the following } Allens Birth Day the 3rd 4th Bushing the Road to Alexis Island put Few Bushes at upper Point Road 5th East Wind Storming Old christmas Day old style Sunday Stormy some seen a Man crossing over the Way of christees 7th The council in Williamstown I went to Salmon River Took Dinner & supper and slept all night at Hopkins got a Ride up and Down from Jim took 11 Rats to Mr Street {illegible quantity} cents 2,,20 cents to my account Bought a pair of Boots 3=50 cents Bought of David Baker 3 1/2 stripeed shirting 30 cents 1,,5 cents 4 yds Cotton 25 cents 1,, 2yds of 1 Kind 30 cents 60 2yds another Kind 30 cents 60 lb Tea cheapest 2/6 Treat 1/ cut Down 2 oak Trees on the Bank ---ning {front part of word town off} Down Peter Buchannan and George Drew and Luke --oked on the ice with horse and cutter 8th The baby Hughanns Birth Day a year old to Day came Down from {illegible word} cold morning it is covering my mits with Leather 9th chopping Stove Wood 10th Drawing home wood �2 11th Drawing Wood == James Cameron Island== {Top line of this page molded away, likely the 12th} Old New Years Day cutting stove wood not very {word torn off} 13th Sunday the White owl eating a Loon near the poi {likely point} I went to see it and Got the Head he carried the Body of the Loon away when he seen me coming 14th Bushed the Road to Francis Island Down on the LIttle Island south side and on the Little Island north side a very Frosty night to night 15th a Fortunate Day cutting Fire Wood in the Bush very Frosty Day not much Wind Livinia Making Mary a Dress 16th East Wind Drawing Wood turned cold to night 17th East Wind Stormy Day Drifting and snowing some towards evening Grinding the axe Fixing the Damper of the stove 18th cutting Hay in the Barn cutting stove wood made a handle for the Pitchfork very cold to {Day?} the airhole Before the Door shutting up very much these cold Days 19th chopping stove Wood 20th Sunday a Fine Day East Wind turning cold towards evening cold night 21st St Agness East Wind cold stormy Drifting snow around the cattele shoveling snow Took in the Beef Barrel to Thaw some Broke the Big carving Knife Reading the Most Noted Pirates storm ceased at evening great snow Banks 22nd Breaking Roads in the Bush as Deep took 3 logs of Wood home West Wind snowing some cutting hay on the mow shovelling snow all round stables and Barn 23rd Went to Williamstown Got ride out From James Summers Received a Letter from my old Friend Charles Tupper and 2 newspapers 24th got a Ride Home from Angus the Races in Salmon Stopt at Henerys coming home 25th Braking the Roads took home a Load of Wood seen a Fox �3 26th Stormy Ga-- {rest of word torn of, maybe Gave} Gordon and Mary a Ride 27th Sunday Stormy from the West 28th Semo came to thrash Thrashing the Buckwheat George & Luke came to thrash Left Semo to thrash all the {word torn off} 29th Semo thrashing I went to Mr Harpers Bought 1 Box of Worm {page torn} 1/3 paid Treat - /6 -/1 for Maple sugar -/1/2 for pipe storm {likely stormy} James Cameron Island January 30 1867 Very Frosty Day Semo and I Fanning Buckwheat {19} Bushels commenced to thrash the Pease 31st George gave Semo 2 of Buckwheat took what was coming to him home Semo Fanned 1/2 Bushel of Pease to take home to his children to night 1st of February Semo went to Mill 4 Bushels of Buckwheat for Me and 1 Bushel of Corn took 2 Bushels of Buckwheat for himself Gave him the Horse to take his Flour home this is the First time for the Horse to cross as yet {means to cross on ice} Fanning the Pease gordon and I put them once through the Mill soft Day to Day 2nd Semo and I put the pease through again 7.5 Bushels a very poor yeild the Pease all thrashed cold East Wind Semo went home gave him some Boot Legs and some yarn Semo here 5 Days this Week for George thats S/4 1/2 for Semos Board George to Pay for him Commenced to snow Drift and Hail and Rain tonight high Wind Found 8 eggs in the Barn all good Sunday 3rd stormy Raining hailing 4th a Fine Day slippery walking crust Bad for Deers 5th Semo came commenced Wheat Thrashed 1 1/2 Fanned it went home 1/2 Day 1/3 for his Board thats 10/7 1/2 for his Board Gave Semo some Tobacco a stormy Day East Wind and snow 6th Tom Davis came from Hopkins �4 7th I went to Mill with 1 1/2 of Wheat 2 Bushels of Buckwheat Bought of Congdon -/1 of Licquorice Bought of Buchannan -/1/2 of sweetys paid Mr Briggs 25 cents in Minglers store for carding of Wool Bought of Congdon 1/2 lb of soda 10 cents got 2 almanacks Bought Bakers crackers 3 cents worth paid 8th Gordons Birth Day and a Fine Day it is Went to Dundee gave to my account to Baker 6 1/2 of ashes at -/10 5/5 15 Bottles at -/3 3/9 Bought 1/2 lb Tea Green 1/3 To Mr Streeter 1 hide and 2 pelts the hide 4 & 25 or 3 & 25 c am not sure 40 cents each for the pelts thats 80 cents to my accounts in at Bills at the Distillery 9th Raining broke the Road in the Bay took home {word illegible} bags of wood and Broon {Scottish term for the colour brown} Cedar 1 of the sheep sick James Cameron Island Feby 10 1867 Some cold and Frosty 11th seen the Fox Back of wo {wood?} Hoase {Horse?} up through the Bush cut a Load of Woods 12th one of Thomas Munroes sheep Died i skinned her wool to Mr Harpers Bought 5 yds of Cotton Heard that Alexander McDonald Angus's son on the Point was Dead Kenneth got a Letter to that effect A Summers in Ogdensburgh Duncan McDougall and I stopt at Peter Grants took supper then Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 Gallon of Oil 1/3 paid this 13th Thawoing Raining I went to Mr Harpers with 105 lb of Pease 3/9 a Bushel comes to 6/6 3/4 {6 shillings 6 & 3/4 pence} Got a Treat of Rum 14th St Valentines Day a Ball to night at Mr David Summers a Fine Day it is thawing and Freezing to night which will make good travelling seen Ducks in the air hole before the Door 15th Cold Day Molby had her calf 16th Raining soft 17th Sunday Windy Bill and Emmanuel here came on the Ice from Lancaster took Dinner had a Team Heard from them that Murdoch McDonald was taken Prisoner to Montreal �5 18th James Hugh's Birth Day Henery Bosell and antw—{illegible} Here going to Fish Eels over at christees a cutter passed Down Lancaster and a Double cutter went up from Lancaster the Door turned storms from the east 19th very w--{illegible} these Days put a Handle in my axe a job to take old one out 20th went to the Bush got very unwell chopped Load chopped some stove wood very very soar my {illegible} Found an egg in the Barn East Wind very cold to Day d--{illegible} not very well 22nd Washingtons Birth Day Luke Bower {last letter unclear} here for Georges Pease got his 2 Bushels Got some sticks for to make shafts Drawing Wood crust cutting the Mares feet 23rd cold some Fine Day 24th Sunday Raining in the Morning turned Fine 25th {fishing?} Henery up 2 Move Fishing Eels at Christees cutting stove wood Looking at the Boison {Poison?} James Cameron Island Feby Went to Williamston stopt for Angus at the store got on the Boshure sent a Letter and 3 papers to Charlie in chester England 2 Treats at Davids seen Robert McKillop Bought of D Munroe 1 Bottle of Poison 1/3 not paid Bought of Mr Harper 5 cents worth of sweetys called at Francis Laplante about the Rent at Kenneths got a Cornwall paper Got a Witness from A Summers wife seen Archy Fraser for the First time I seen him since a very long time 27th came from Williamstown Got a Ride From Andrew Sullivan Tinsmith to A Cameron had a Treat -/6 Bought of Mr Harper 1 Gallon of Syrup not paid very unwell Got from Doctor Shaver 1 viol of stuff 4 powders I am to take 1 Teaspoonfull before meals the powders to Keep the Bowels in Order it works on the same system as the stuff in the viol 28th very very unwell put out Poison snap {snass?} went to it Gave her Milk and Molasses Good Going on the ice getting some Eggs these warm days 1st of March St Davids Day the Festival of the Welsh strong East Wind Hail Rain & Fine Cold comes in Like a Lion �6 2nd Fanning some Hay seed a Fine Day {between this line and next is the following:} heard a crow Sunday 3rd a Find Day seen the Fox coming to the Island a strange {illegible}--ra or Hound going all through the Island he is after the fox the Fox crossed Back the Dog did not get him 4th Monday very very unwell took in 3 eggs they Freeze cut {off/of little/cattle?} Wood 5th went to see the poison Srove {Shrove} Tuesday {today?} very Fine Day a Weather Breeder I suppose {drew} 2 small Loads of Wood Broke on the stack of Marsh hay at the East End of the Barn took in 3 eggs Ian Hopkins Drawing from alexes Island sleighs going the ice to Lancaster 6th Ash Wednesday not very well 7th some stormy 8 a Fine Day drew some Wood 9th Went to Dundee a stormy Day Bought of D Baker 10 yds of calico 20 cents 10/- 1 lb Tea 2/6 {pot or bot?} an axe seen Lis and her young son 10th got a ride home From Bill Snap {Snass?} eat the Poison and kiclled {killed?} {Title is molded and illegible} Cut Some ash for Troughts Drew them home Went ot Henerys Semos a Fine Day Water on the ice 12th On this Day of the Month Donald McMaster first came to the Island stor--{illegible} made 9 Troughs to Day Ground the axes 13th cut a Waterhole very unwell The Races in Salmon River commences to day Sand Burns Sale to Day 14th not very well to day Races to Day took home a Load of Wood Gordon in the Bush 15th Made 3 Troughs split a Few Rails A Good many going the ice to Day the Races to Day Mended the 2 sleighs for Gordon cutting stove Wood �7 16th Drew 3 small Loads of Wood very unwell Cut my wrist cutting sugar the knife slipped the sugar is the only thing that Relieves me of the {pain?} Looking at the Poison a Mink crossed the Island Sunday St Patrick's Day Stormy ugly Weather to Day very unwell 19th Henerys 2 Boys came to chop chopped and I Gave them an Order one Mr Harper for 3/9 took por--{illegible} of Limbs My sleigh Broke {In between this line and last was written:} Kenneth a Fight Wild Geese c—{page torn} 20th First Day of Spring {page torn} Went to get Livinia Boots fixed Bought of Mr Harper 1 bo-- {page torn} 1/- Matches 5 cents paid this sent charlies Letter Back to {page torn} postage -/7 1/2 got a paper from charlie with 3 songs in it 2 1/ {page torn} got a paper from Mr Harper took Down a Frenchman na--{named?} Joulliaa with a Load of Flour put him on the Road {page torn} Robert Bruces Birth Day 22nd Livinia Birth Day {page torn} Went for her Boots to Isacc Blondeaus paid 2/6 cold {page torn} Wind 23rd Gordon and I Lifting the Troufs cut Down some trees at the ca-{illegible} Tapt 1 small Tree 24th a Fortunate Day Sunday Bill & Emmanuel M{page torn} Fishing Eels ice about 3 Feet thick Before the Door Brought 2 Dz {Dozen?} Herring a Great many Fishing Eels at Alexis Island Pat & Mr H-{page torn} went to St Regis {a native reserve} 25th Fixing the sleigh Went to Mr Harpers for Pot Bought 1/2 lb soda -/3 Treat -/3/ 1/2 for sweetys paid this P{page torn} Tom Kennedy a Rod of iron Mr David Summers poorly the Doctor att--{page torn} old Mr McLeod poorly annunciation of the virgin Mary to Day 26th some troufs to the Bush 12 new ones crust not good Fixed 100 spoils ta--{tapped?} 5 trees I went to Hopkins for the Pot im--{page torn} fetch {illegible} Bad with a Boil on his hand. {Headline and first line are illegible} {left side of page is torn and other pages' edges are stuck to it so some words are illegible on this whole left side of the page} �8 Up around the trees {page torn} tapped {illegible} to see if could scate did not forget that yet Fixing the Dipper and the Longhanded pan with Lead 28th Went {sac?} Mr Hopkins with the Handsleigh for the Pot a very fine Day Tapt over 50 trees a good sap Day Made a Fire in the Bush for the First 29th gathered and Tapt some putting out Troughs 30th got 22 pails in the Pots 11 pails in the Barrels to night a Great many going across the ice to Day 31st the sap is running well to Day Gathering and Boiling a little about 60 pails gathered altogether now eelfishers over at christees Livinia Gordon Mary Hughann {his wife and children} all to the Bush this afternoon March Went out LIke Lamb 1st of April all Fools Day all of us in the Bush Began to Rain had to come home and sugar off about 22 lbs emptied the Rain Water out of the Toughfs {page torn}-n a Horse and cutter coming up the ice from Lancaster Great many eelfishers Down at the Big Bay 2nd Boiling in Bush Brought home to sugar off 9 lbs a small Jar of syrup Blackbrids Raining Bad sugar Weather 3rd Gathering sap 45 {in between lines is written:} Killed a snake 4th Seen a hole coming in the ice south side Boiling {page torn} Bush took it home to sugar off about 20 lbs {Raining?} the birds came and grass Birds Found a Hen commencing to {word illegible} put her off of them Ducks and Wild Geese plenty Let out {word illegible} Began to Wean the calve 7 Weeks old now snowing Raining 6th commencing to open the ice at Francis Island {word illegible}-es came swallows I thought I seen them night hawks {word illegilbe}-d cleaning the Troughfs Tapt 6 Trees Gathered 27 pails and {page torn} not able to chop Wood to make a Fire I am so unwell cows playing the Devil in the Bush at sap and spoils snakes plenty 7th Gathered 2 Barrels of sap Boiling in the Bush 38 Pails commenced to Rain 9th 5 years to day Married Boiling in the 26 pails �9 10th Boiled 16 pails {illegible}—rd Loons Skinning the Black sheep of Mrs Munroes {word missing} unwell Gathered 3 1/2 Pails the Fox on the Island seen a {word illegible} cross 1 Deer the Buck 13th all of us in the Bush 14th Gathered 2 Barrels {in between lines is written:} Black sheep on 15th 15th Boiling in the Bush Lots of {words blackened with mold} 16th Cleaning the Troughs our nannie a Lamb 18th our Duncans Birth Day 2 Lambs Dead out in the stack of oats Put out a canoe {words missing} Lambs Mr James Cameron Island April 20th {Many single words are missing down the right hand edge of this page owing to mold} Gordon and I Boiling 16 pails Grya on the {illegible} Laid out Easter Sunday the Sun Dont {illegible} this morning all this month in the sugar {word illegible} I wrote the Days of the month all I was doing on a sheet {?} and it got Blotted So I am at a loss of I S{rest of word illegible} 28th First Steamer went Down 29th Gathered some {likely sap} for vinegar as Oscar and LIs here stopt all nigh 30th {word?} Potatoes St Helen {a steamer} and a Propeller went Down 1st of May Heavy snow On the {word illegible} went to Hopkins with the Pot { illegible } a pail of c Wheat 8th - 9th Oscar and Lis to thrash Trashed 9 1/2 Bushels & I Gave him {illegible} On the 15th Pat and Thomas Munroe here D--- {word missing, perhaps 'Down'} to Salmon River Lashey me 100 lbs of B{rest of word illegible} P Buchannan to my account 21st {page folded} �10 22nd Set a hen to hatch 23rd Shearing the {word illegible, likely sheep} 24th Queen's Birth Day 25th caught 21 Perch Planted pottatoes squashes and pumkins Bob and Ann here 27th Harrowing 28th {Fishing?} {illegible word} and I planted cucumbers 29th Fixing Lane Fr{rest of word blotted out with ink}se Sowe of Wheat 30th Oscar Ascension Day Renaud & Sallaberry went {word illegible} 31 William and Lashey fishing Perch took his canoe to Make 1st of June Gordon and I taking {page ripped} ashore 2nd of June Mr Harper Mr Spinks Munroe Pat Brought me a Letter from Dan Weth 3 put out manure 4th Ploughing Willian helping make a Round or 2 Planted 1 Bushel of seed 5th planted corn 6th sent a Letter to Dan to {word illegible} 7th Mr Laduke here sold him {piece/pine?} $3 Drawing Wood 5th Our Marys Birth Day 10th fixing in Bags 11th Washing some of the wool 12th Lasky {illegible} 13th hoeing and plowing Finished plowing Bob {illegible sentence, badly worn} �11 Mr James Cameron Island June 16th 1867 {left hand side of the page is molded away and hence some words are illegible} Emmanuel here Ian Hopkins here from Wilk{something illegible} a pig 17th Semo planted his potatoes and Beans Fixed the Pitt Point Fence 18th The Eves memorable Battle of Watterloo Mr Kimb{rest of word disappears} here Last night 19th K Hiram Stephen Grant Hohnback here to night Donald McDonald here 20th I went to Williamstown 25 lb Wool Fish Potatoes Fork Sugar letter newspaper Gun Barrel J Dinsle Manguin {name?} Killed Last night by the Cars corpus christee 21st came home got a Pig 22nd Our {Dons?} Birth Day Went to Mr Harpers stopt at Roses got a paper from Ian Nicholson paid for the Postage of the Letter. A Pleasure trip on the Sallabery Sunday Semos 2 Boys here for Fish 24th took home {?} the ashes from the Bush StrawBerries We{?} Planted some Beans hoeing 25th Henery {Genie?}on here stopt all night 26th a Raft calling to me {missing part of word}sons 27th Took the Raftsmen to Mr Harpers {words missing} me 5/- paid D Munroe 1/3 I owed him for ---ison {likely poison} a Treat at Davids paid seen Old D Cameron ---penter 28the hoeing at the Milk house 29th Went {hill/kill?} Wheat Stopt at D Summers took dinner a Treat 15 cents Bought of D Baker {words illegible} of Flannel 6 yd Cotton 2yds shirting 7 yds at 200 {words illegible} Powder to 23 1/2 lbs Rags 1 Sturgeon Bought of {Duncan?} McDonald Swanton Lime -/6 paid this Bought of D Summers 1 Pair of Boots 4 Dollars {or}-ve 2/6 Cash Canada Money America at Christees {word missing} raft �12 Sunday June the 30th after strawberries 1 July Our New Dominion Day shooting bred the pig 2nd Lashey and henery fishing {illegible} washing 3rd Got a Sturgeion Mr Laduke gave me $3Dollars put in the Wheat sta{words illegible}barn put in the pigs 4th July American {last line of entries is illegible} Mr James Cameron July 6th 1867 {right hand side of the page is molded away and hence some words are illegible} Fanning 7th christees house Burnt Picking {Strawberries?} Livinia Gordon Mary Hughann and myself in the {illegible} field 8th Hoeing Potatoes 9th Hoeing 10th hoeing 11th at B{word illegible} 12th Orangemens Day Mr Baker and B{word illegible} here from Lancaster Gave the children 17 1/2 I went to Mr Harpers Bought Tea Soda Broom Pa{illegible} Bought of A Summers Bread 13th Fixing the Ashes {illegible} the Bags Lashey took away his Barrell Simos {word illegible} hoeing of Potatoes Sunday 14th Mrs Summers {Mrs?} Munroe Mrs Spinks Mrs Harper Eliza hamilton and the children Pat Thomas Mr Spinks Pete Baker 15th Went to Salmon {word illegible, likely 'River'} 1 1/2 Wheat 2 of Provender {dry food, as hay or oats, for livestock} 53 lb I owe 26 slaves {he likely meant staves; he sometimes �13 doesn't cross his Ts} my {word illegible} to D Summers Bought of Conc Dan pink Boots -/10 20 lb salt at Bakers 16th Got a Spoon and {word illegible} from A Smallman 17th Commenced {word illegible but likely 'Mowing'} 18th Mowing 19th Mowing 20th made 2 coils of Hay got a Lunge 21st Ian Hopkins and Family here Bossy a calf 22nd Went to Emmanuels for Mag Gordon and {word illegible} 2 pikes trowling 23rd Gathering and Raking {word illegible but likely 'hay} 24th Mowing 25th fixing the mow Dug some Baits {word illegible} Mr Daly 26th at the Tent at the PicNic {word illegible likely Gordon} and I George Bosel here for a Peice of h{rest of word illegible} 27th Taking care of their Tent a very wrest{rest of word illegible} 28th Herrick and Daly here 29th George here M{rest of word illegible} 30th George and all the Family Gathering put in first Hay 31 Cart Wheel Broke I went to Semos Get one from Semo 1st of August Lavnia {word illegible} George Making his stack brought the {wheat?} over 2nd Marys Birth Day 3rd Mowing Road to the Lower Point Caught 23 Pirch �14 Mag and I picking Berries {words illegible} 5th Went {illegible} Bought {words illegible for rest of this line and a subsquent line at the bottom of the page that are moldy and ragged} Mr James Cameron Island Augst 8, 1867 Went for Mrs Rose took Dinner at V Munroe's with Malcour Bought of Mr Harper 1 Quart of High Wines 9th Went home with Mrs Rose Lashey came John Angus Came Fishing at night 2 Boats came Loaded with PicNickers about 20 of them all in the Old house 10th Mowing at the Lower Point 11th Lisana Laflesh here Bordon and John Angus Fishing 12th John Angus and I mowing 13th Raining 14th Emmanuel here for Mag Gave her a Dollar for her time here mowing Back of the Barn 15th 16 put in 3 loads 17th D Summers and Laurue and her Mother here John Angus and I cross to Mr Harper Bought 6/3 worth of Flour Gave 1/3 for to help Mrs Mangum 1/2 lb Tea a French {word illegible, maybe 'hunters'} here all night 18th Fishing over at christees an Indian came to sleep in the Barn 19 A I Baker here {According to the census another son, Randolph, was born this day} 20th Duck hunting commences {words illegible} Baker passed up put in the Wheat before {words illegible} door 21st Jo Gaarneau here wrote a Letter for him Les Laduke Making the stack at the East End of the Barn 55 cocks in it 22nd Crossed with I {or J} A {words illegible} got a Letter for Pat Got a paper from Charlie Semo paper to him �15 23rd Cut the Wheat Lower Peice found the sheep hurted Mr Spencer here all night Left some Pine 24th Killed the sheep Went to Williamstown with it 25 Came home Allen and James Hugh picking nuts 26th {words illegible} feed with them Got 2 pigs from Henery to {words illegible} a mess of Potatotes put in the wheat {illegible}ll but Raking it 27 Thrased a Litle Wheat {'28' likely} Working at the hay 29 at the hay 30th at hay 31st Went to mill Bought of Baker cotton {words illegible} tea Bought of Norman a Basket 19 paid got 10 cents from Laurue paid this stopd at Lis all night 1st September came home {words illegible} 2nd Mowing 3rd Dans Birth Day {next line is molded and worn away} Mr James Cameron Island Sept 13th {right hand side of page badly damaged so some words are missing or illegible} Tomatoes Western Berries Ripe Hazelnuts good an Eclipse this evening made 6 cocks of hay on the Lower Point 14th Mowed some9 chickens 16th at Hay 17 18 19 20th at hay �16 21st Fishing Lost a {line?} Barge aground at the square Island 22nd Sunday 23rd at {word illegible} and Potatoes 24th 25 Finished the Potatoes 26th cutting Marsh hay in the Back mars Getting Ready to go to Salmon River stopt at Lis's all night 27th Took 8 Bushels of Ashes {word illegible} salt saleratus cotton Wick Matches Paid Norman {word illegible} the Basket -/9 speaking to Mr Gillis about the Timber Mr Gillis here a Good Breeze {word illegible} home Bought of Robert 1 lb Powder 2 lbs shot Lamp {word illegible} 8lbs LIme from Norman -/8 paid this 28th cut some Marsh hay 29th Raining 30th Wild Geese came {word illegible} ice in the canoes 1st October Drawing in hay {word illegible} the stable Loft Drew some Wood 2nd set the trap for the Wild Geese shot a Duck 3rd a Fortunate {word illegible} Fixing the stove Semos Boys thrashing Beans {word illegible} the Beets and carrots 4th Semos taking up his {word illegible} 6 1/2 Bushels 5th Raining 6th Gathering nuts 7th Went Ross's Island 8 Got a Letter from John a paper {word illegible} Dan and a paper from Charlie took away the horses �17 9th Went to F Covington Bought of H {Baker?} 1 peice of Rope 15 cents 2 Treats pair of Boots paid a {word illegible} 1yd cloth 5/- 8 yds Calico 1"44 5yd Calico 5/- 1yds Linen 12 1/2 Cents {word illegible} Laurue 10 cents 3 cents to p P 1 for pipe stopt at {Bills?} Got a pipe from Laflesh 10th Hugh Anns {words illegible but likely Birth Day} the Fair in Williamstown Killed the sheep 11 {word illegible} very unwell 12 Raining shot the Big White {Owl?} Sunday 13th French hunters stauling {stauking, stealing?} my Big Fox 14th the Russels here for the Fox got 25 cents 15th Gordon and I to Charlies Island for butternuts stopt all night 16th Came home got 3 rats Mrs J T Lynch here stopt all night 17th the sticks to {the rest of sentence is lost as the bottom of the page is molded and ragged} Mr James Cameron Island Oct 20th 1867 Sunday 21st Went to mill with 3 Bushels of Provender Bought of Mr Baker 5 yds Cotton paid this Got Lost coming home 22nd thrashed 50 lb Wheat 23rd Thrashed 18 lb William Lavelette {word illegible} here to teell me about the Parcel come yesterday 24th Our Hughs Birth Day 25th My Birth Day Went to Dundee stopt at Jessimas all night 10 cents paid 25 cents on the Parcel 5 cents Candy carding 5 lb Wool 30 cents Duty Brittish Port 3 cents Bought of Baker 4 lb Tea 1/3 Treat 10 cents crackers 5 cents Bottle to Be Returned came Down to Old Moms {Hoffmorns?} Place turned Back Wrote a Letter to Mr Lynch �18 {word illegible perhaps '26th'} and Mr Lynch here and Man sent a Letter John Got a Dollar in the Letter i Got from him Sunday 27th Mr Lynch here Gave me 2 1/2 Dollars {word missing} the Bush 28th Went to Hopkins Bought {word missing} stick for 4 Dollars went to Dundee I bought the 3 sticks from Robert for 15 Dollars Bought 2 lb crackers 1/2 lb Tea 1/2 lb Tobacco 3 pipes {word illegible} 4 peices down 29th went to Bosells then to Laneas Bought 4 lbs Pork 2/6 Bread Crackers 5 cents of salts Bottle Whiskey 1/3 Bottle to Be Returned took the Elm {word illegible}d pine out of the Rushes Mr Lynch got a Ducking wet 30th I am very unwell Mr Lynch went to ---arts Bay EEl Fishers coming to Fish Races in Lancaster 31st I set Fire to the Brush heap it is Hallow Eve cracking nuts 1st November All Saints Day not very well Bad with cold 2 Mr {word illegible}ch went to Henerys for the stick stormy Day wets wind {?} Took the staves to the River 3rd Bub P Laflesh very rainy east Wind 4th Bub P Laflesh Thrashing {all?} wheat for me Lynch Made the steps 5th Guy Fawkes King the Porch 6th Working at the {words illegible} 7th porch Ellens Birth Day Bought pair {words illegible} shirt {words illegible} tobacco 2/ {roed illegible} 1 pound {last line illegible, tattered and molded} Mr James Cameron Island Nov 9 1867 Bought in Lancaster Pork Coffe Bread sugar setting fire in the Oakfield Burnt some of the cocks of Marsh hay 2 men came up to hunt on the little Island here at night playing cards �19 Sunday 10th Mr Lynch And me in the Woods Transplanted 2 Trees Mr Lynch and Man started off Gave me 4 Dollars Left me his adze and crowbar Great Fires in the Marshes set Fire to the Marsh before the Door 11th Fixing the stable 12th went to Summerstown sent a Letter to Mary and Johns Letter in is paid the Postage Bought of Mr Harper 1/2 Gal oils teapot 2/- a Treat at Mr Summers -/6 paid all this 13th Drawing Wood 14th Drew some hay covering the sheds 15th Let out the Rams snowing to night East Wind stormy East Wind and snow Jim Hopkins takingthe cattle from Alexis Island 17th Salaberry {likely a steamer} went Down 18th Killed the hog 19th Drawing wood Boats a Going 20th cold 21st On this Day of the Month Donald McMaster Departed 22nd Drawing Wood Fine Day 23rd a Great many Propellers coming up after being Froze in the Canal 5 or 6 of them went up Gave him 2 Dollars and 2 Dollars from James Grant 1/2 lb Tea Treat at Thomas Munroes signing Walter Baker Papers Got 2 papers from Charlie 24th came home from Thomas Munroes ottawa and ospr {word illegible, another steamer?} went Down Light in the Light house yet Lots Ducks and Wild Geese water very low 25th cutting stove Wood 26th Banking the east end of the ho{word illegible} 27th Whitewashing �20 28th Fixing canoe & Fishing Eels 29th Went to Mr Harpers Bought 5/- worth of flour 1 package of matches -/7 1/2 Treat of 1/2 Dozen of Envelopes -/3 wrote {missing word} Pat {last line illegible, ragged and molded} Mr James Cameron Island Lake St Francis Nov 29th 1867 Old Duncan McDougall's Wife Departed yesterday the 28th Married 60 years Alexander Hamilton went of Bought of A Summers 4 lb of Barley 18 cents Wild Geese Plenty and Ducks Raining 30th St Andrews Day {font for former is larger and bolder} stormy Windy cold and Frosty 1st of December a Propeller went up Boats Done Running a very cold Day 2nd skinned the calf 3rd Thrashing Wheat 4th Drawing Wood 5 a cold time 6th cold Day 7th Drawing Livinia cut her Finger with the Drawing Knife 8th Sunday 9th Fixing the Stable Door 10th Drew some wood 11th Broke on the stack cold time Hens Freezing 12th to night the Ice took across from here to Frashers Point 13th Went around the Island very very Frosty �21 14th I crossed to Summerstown Bought 1 lb Tea Broom cotton Wick treat Got 1/3 from Pat sent a paper to charlie Got 2 from him Mr James Cameron Island Dec 15th 1867 Sunday Wrote a Letter to John and charlie 16th Went to Dundee and Fort Covington Bushed the Road from the head of the Island to Hopkins Little Island took Dinner at Hopkins put the Letter for charlie in the Dundee P.O -/7 1/2 paid put Johns Letter in F Covington PO 3 cents 1/2 worth of Candy. Bought of G Streeter pair of Boots for Gordon 2 Dollars paid a Treat at Normans -/6 Bought of D Baker 8 yds of cotton 5/- 3 yards at -/6 1/6 1 lb Tobacco 1/5 paid this got a Ride down from Bill took supper there came to Hopkins slept all night got 2 Books from Mary Ann 17th came home 18th Thrashing some {written above this:} the Earthquake this morning 19th Drawing Drags { in agriculture this is a harrow-like instrument that is dragged along the earth to level it for seeding or spreads manure; in hunting one drags a scent of another animal along the ground} 20th Got Ready to go to Williamstown Turned Back Put out a Few Bushes at the head of the island 21st Went to Harpers Bought 1 lb Soap -/6 Treat /3 1/2 paid andrew for a Treat 15 cents crackers a -/1 illegible word stroked out {word illegible} of Hopkins home for the Rain took my Wheat to mill first Horse here on the ice 22nd First Day of Winter Jim came with the Wheat him and the 2 children Reading Handy Andy Lent Jim the Disasters and Shipwrecks at Sea {a book} 23 chopping stove Wood {written above:} Angus McGloughlin Died 24 Bosells Drew 2 loads of their stack Lent George the hems christmas eve 25th christmas Day stormy cold John Angus McGloughlin Buried 26th Drawing Drags �22 27th Raining made my Leather Mits 28th Went to Summers town Bought of A Summers 1/4 lb Spice 2 oz of Sesma {?} 2 pipes Bought of Mr Harper comb -/5 1 worth of sweetys 1/2 Saleratus {baking powder} 1/3 stopt with Pat all night Hired the School master McDermid to teach on the front wanting L55 James Hopkins across with a horse promised Charlie Rose the Ram 29th {word illegible} Birth Day took Thomas Munros +{last 2 lines on page are ragged and moldy} howie slept Mr James Cameron Island 30th Dec 1867 30 Dec 67 Drawing Drags 31st Last Day of the year Shot the Owl got him alive For more information on James Cameron, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62c7839116d09e0f5a33f3406f5e6e1c.pdf b1885cf5c23070521c0971d290b896e6 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ef1d2e6f19e6ace87e572cd0294f91bc.pdf c23069025fbfc88a0900815a1c939007 PDF Text Text Lucy Middagh (1822-1900) 1884-1887 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers Mrs. John Middagh Comenced May the 1 1884 {The following is a newspaper clipping} Obituary. Lucy A. Rosseter, wife of the late John Middagh of Mountain Station, whose death occurred on the 21st inst., was born in the town of Lyous, N.Y., on Oct, 22, 1822. She was married Oct. 1st 1843 and settled with her husband on part of lot 2, 6th concession of Mountain township, where she lived until the time of her death. She was the mother of eleven children, namely, John H. of Jackson, Mich; Mary, deceased, wife of Robt. Parker of Winchester; Charles H. of Mountain with whom she lived; Sally; wife of Wm. Hyndman, Winchester, Lucy A., wife of J.C. Johnston, Winchester; Dinah E., wife of Alex. Hyndman, now dead; Wm. A., Samuel and Ezra S. of Petaluma, Cal; Victoria A., wife of Dr. Jamieson, Mountain Station, and one child that died in infancy. The deceased lady who was in her 78th year, had been a devoted member of the Methodist church for over forty years. {Back to diary entry} May 1, 1884 Thurs 1 A beautiful day Mrs. Smith and Mrs Fraser here in the after noon rained in the evening Friday 2 very nice Morning we went to Kemptville very high wind in the After noon Saturday 3 Went to John McCargers Sunday 4 John McCargers was Buried had a splendid sermon the text was from the first Epistle General of John 3 Chapter 1 verse Monday 5 rained a little a nice Growing day Tuesday 6 cleaned the room and put down a new Carpet and Set out Strawberries a very nice day all feel tired got a letter from Samy the third always glad to hear from the Children how I wish I could see them all �Wednesday 7 a beautiful morning a nice rain in the afternoon John and me went to Mr Vanalens in the After noon the Minister and his Wife was there and John Vanalen and Mrs Stanford and we all took the Sacrement with Aunt Katie She was very poorly She is very old not likely she will see many more days She will soon be 92 the 10 of May is she lives so long Thursday 8 another nice day went to another Funeral to day a little child 7 months old it has made a good exchange gone home to be for ever with the Lord Friday 9 it rained a little all day they planted Potatoes this fore noon the Girls papered upstairs to day Aunt Katy is very poorly I dont think she will last very long I go to See her most every day Saturday 10 very dull and rainy went to see Aunt Katy she is 92 to day She is very poorly the air put down a carpet upstairs to day Sunday 11 a beautiful morning Charles and Min went to Church in the morning James and Lucy came home with them Lucy and me went to see Aunt Katie She is faling all the time pa and me and Tory went to the school house to Meeting heard a good Sermon from John 3 Chapter 14 and 15 verses Henry McCarger is no better Monday 12 a nice day but cold I made soap to day the girls washed went to see Aunt Katy she is no better she Coughs a great deal I feel tired to night old age is creping in may the Lord spare me to see my Children that is away but his will be don Thursday 13 Cleaned the Cubboard in the Seller and got a bad cold it is a nice day but rained in the evening it is nice growing wether Friday 14 it is very cold to day I am not feeling very well have a bad cold but am thankful I am no worse the Lord is good to me I hope I am Thankful for all his mercies Mrs Beggs and Mrs John Peter Smith was here to day Aunt Katy is no better Min was to see her we got a new pump to day Charles is plowing Sod Henry McCarger is no better Thursday 15 is a very nice day but rather cold for things to grow well was to see Henry McCarger he is no better had Company to day John Vanalen Peter Sypes Albert Rose and Mr Cartner Aunt Katy is no better getting weaker Friday 16 very Cold all day John went to Kemptville to day Tory went to Mr Colmans to a quilting bee it is raining to night we sent of 4 letters to day one each to one of the boys O that I could see them all tonight but it cannot bee I must be content I will try �Saturday 17 a nice day but cold went in the Afternoon to help Mrs Colman quilt our girls had company Amanda Smith and Miss Wiles we got a letter from our dear son William was so glad to hear from him he is well we lost a Calf last night 5 weeks old it choked Sunday 18 a nice warm day to day Charles and Min and Tory went to Church this morning the Sick is about the same Monday 19 a nice morning Cassie Castleman and me went to John Peter Smiths there was quite a Shower in the After noon the first Thunder we had this Spring every thing looks so fresh after the shower Tuesday 20 nice warm morning it was a growing night but it rained all the after noon Tory and An Clark went to Clarks in the morning and Jo brought them home to night Aunt Katy about the same the Lord is good to us health and Strength to praise him O may I love him with all my heart Wednesday 21 a nice growing day we are all in good health and Aunt Katy and Henry are about the Same what a blessing is good health and how little we think about it when we are well Thursday 22 a nice day I went to Mr Beggs in the fore noon and Mr Clarks in the after noon and Mrs Colman and Miss Munroe and Rose McCarger was here and Rose staid the night we had a nice warm rain last night we planted melons on wednesday and sat out 50 Cabage plants I forgot to put it down that day and we lost a Calf last Friday it hung itself it was 5 weeks old and a big one the Sick are no better Andrea Christy died this Friday 23 May a very nice growing morning after the rain a very nice day and very warm we planted some Potatoes corn to day Clint Pelton was here to day and left a Sewing Mashine he wants to trade I don’t know whether we will trade or not the Sick is no better I hope they go the right Source for Strength the Lord helps us all to be prepared when he sees fit to take us Comenced to use Ice to day for the first Saturday 24 May a nice morning pa and me went up to Jims Carsons and had a good visit we do not go to see our Children as often as we should we dont know how long we will be here Sunday 25 a nother nice day Charles and Min and Tory went up to the Baptist Church there was 3 Immersed in that Church and pa and me went to the School House to Preaching heard a splendid Sermon the Text was in Luke the 16 Chapter and 2 verse give an acount of thy Steward Ship for thou may be no longer Steward O when my Steward ship is ended may I hear the welcome words well don good and faithful Servant come up higher �Monday 26 another nice day the Girls washed to day and I Caned 7 Cans of Rhubarb the Musketoes are begining to come I hope they will no stay long Alec Hyndman was here today they are all well Aunt Katy is sinking all the time Henry is no better Tuesday 27 a cold day for the time of year this is Torys birthday 23 to day how the time flies Maggie and Anna Martin are here and staid all day Tory went home with them to stay 2 or 3 days Tory is the last girl and I dont know how long she will stay with us but it is the way of the world Ana Hut gets married to day Wednesday 28 very cold to day we planted Potatoes to day and Corn but if they don’t freese in the hill they will do well I was to see Henry today he is worse today has got a new cold Aunt Katy is a little better to day Ana and Marth Clark was here this evening it will Freese tonight if it dont get warmer Thursday 29 Frose hard last night there was lots of ice pa went to the Hall this Morning the boys is cutting Shingle bolts Andrew Christy died this Morning will be Buried Saturday has been Sick a long time had a Cancer in the Bowels suffered a great deal still keeps cold Friday 30 still keeps very cold Mr Martin brought Tory home and staid for dinner we went to South Mountain in the after noon Sick no better Saturday 31 still keeps cold we went to Andrews Funeral to day was Burried at 11oclock a long dusty ride a very large Funeral was very tired when we got home we went to see Mike Loux he is very low the Doctor says he cant have but a few days the Lord prepare him for death the last of the month another month gone never to return time speeds away June 1884 Sunday 1June a butiful morning nice and warm Charles is lame the Hors steped on his foot yesterday the Sick about the Same Alec and Tib came up in the evening and all the Children Monday 2 a nice day the girls washed Sid Vanallan was here with a Sewing Machine Tib Christie and Mrs Blair was here Tuesday 3 a warm day they washed Sheep to day John Middagh and wife and Lucy Middagh was here to day the Sick is no better Aunt Kate lingers so long I dont know how she stands it �Wednesday 4 a very warm day we were at the fair to day a great many people were there William Middagh and wife and Joseph and Marry Middagh was her for supper Henry is no better Aunt Katy is a little better looks like rain to night Thursday 5 It is still very warm and dry looks like a drouth Pete Everts here for diner the girls went to Mr Christies to help them make a carpet I went to see Henry he is no better Friday 6 Still warm and dry My Mr Douglas Sheard our sheep today we had 23 and 24 lambs have not heard from the Sick today what a great blessing health is and how lightly we prise it till we lose it then it is to late Saturday 7 a nice warm day Miss Thomson was here and staid all night till Sunday night Sunday 8 a warm day they all went to Church this morning Miss Thomson went home to night the Sick is no better Monday 9 a nice warm morning turned very cold in the after noon we went to a funeral Albert Richesons wife Tuesday 10 a cold day Mr and Mrs Martin was here all day had a good visit Tory went to Kemptville William Anderson was Maired to day Wednesday 11 a nice warm day James and Lucy and Alec and Tib and their Children was here to day the men went to South Mountain to the fair Thursday 12 a nice warm day all at home and all well but my Self I am not very well these days Friday 13 a butiful day Charles is away Jacob Vanalen is here to work to day Saturday 14 another nice day went to see Mike Loux found him very poorly cant stir his legs atal they are stif and swelled got a letter from my Sister her Son got killed on the Cars he got hurt the 20 and died the 23 of May Sunday 15 another nice day they all went to Church in the morning and I wrote 3 letters to my dear Sons one to John one to William one to Samuel and pa wrote one to Ezra the Sick is no better how hard it is to be Sick and yet it is all for the best Monday 16 a very warm day we have 3 teams drawing Manure I have got a Cold �Tuesday 17 still have 3 teams drawing Manure the warmest day yet 90 Degrees in the Shade cold no better Coughed a lot last night the Sick are about the same Wednesday 18 Just as warm as yesterday Charles is plowing the faller I don’t know how the men Stands it in the Sun Min and Mrs Vanallen went to Mrs Clarks yesterday I forgot to put it down Thursday 19 a very warm day we are looking for rain but it don’t come every thing is so dry things cant grow but the Lord knows best when to send it we must submit to his will Friday 20 another warm day it is 90 above Zero for 3 or 4 days right along Hellen Smith was here to day the Sick a little better Saturday 21 another hot day no rain yet Min and Tory went to South Mountain to day and I done the work O how little tires me now but then I am getting old Sunday 22 another hot day no rain yet how much a good shower would do but we must be content the Sick about the same went to Meting Monday 23 another hot dry day but is looking like rain to night it would come very welcome I am not feeling well these few days pain in my head and shoulders the New Ralga I think nothing like health Charles went to the Hall today Tuesday 24 a very nice warm morning but we got a good Shower at noon the men are working on the Roads to day Henry is very poorly Wednesday 26 they are working on the Roads yet Min and Tory went to Sid Shaws to day it is very nice after the rain Thursday 27 every thing looks good after the rain I am not feeling very well Tory went to Mrs Frasers this after noon Alec and Tib went up to James Carsons to day I don’t go to see the Children as often as I should Friday 28 another warm day John and I went to Kemptville to day Stoped to Mr Martins coming home and made a visit Saturday 29 another hot day every thing is drying up for want of rain it looks as though it was going to be hard times I got a letter from my dear Sister Abigail to day Sunday 30 another hot day no rain yet John and Tory went to Church in the Morning and staid to Hyndmans for dinner the Sick no better yet �Monday 31 this is the last day of the month and hot and dry as ever not feeling verry well but thank God for his many mercies to me July Tuesday 1 this is another warm dry day Wednesday 2 still warm and dry went to Mr Smiths and Mr Frasers pa came after me in the evening Thursday 3 still warm and no rain pa and Min went to Kemptville in the after noon went after new Suit of Clothes Friday 4 cool and nice this morning we went to Winchester to day went to Sallys cool all day a nice rain to night every thing looks nice after the rain found them all well Saturday 5 a beautiful day after the rain Jim Middaghs wife and Lucy Middagh was at Sallys this afternoon a visiting rained half the afternoon Sunday 6 a nice morning went to Jim Irvins for dinner was going home in the after noon but it rained again we had to Stay Monday 7 very cold in the morning came home this morning and was neither of us well found them all well at home Sylvester came home on Saturday don’t know how long he will stay Charles and him went to Kemptville this after noon Tory and Tib Armstrong went Friday Tuesday 8 Martha Clark and Tib Armstrong was here Thursday a visiting I forgot it then Wednesday 9 Tib Armstrong here learning to paint a very nice day got a picture from William so glad Thursday 10 Phil Hut and Adela Hut here visiting Charles commenced to cut Hay Friday 11 drew in three loads of Hay Mrs Vanalen and Mrs Gid Smith here in the after noon and An and Martha Clark and Jane Christie was here in the evening Saturday 12 a nice rain in the morning Charles and Min went to Kemptville this after noon they had a great fire at West Winchester Beaches Mills all burned down and other Buildings besides they had a great loss Tory and Tib Armstrong went down to Dicks Beggs to night to stay all night Sunday 13 pa and Tory and Tib Armstrong went down to Church this morning it rained before �they got home Charles and Min went up to James Carson he is not well has a bad Cough and is spitting blood I pray to the Lord that he may get better his will be don Monday 14 a nice morning but showry through the day Tuesday 15 Tory and Tib Armstrong went to William John Hyndman to day Cachy Hay wether Wednesday 16 very cool today I went to see Mrs Smith She is no better been Sick a long time Thursday 17 the Sick is no better our men is working at their Hay it is showry wether the girles went picking berries to day we got a letter from John he sent his babys picture it is a good one dear little fellow I wish I could see him I hope they don’t make a idol of him they may have to give him up Friday 18 a good hay day I went to Mr Christys to day the Sick no better Saturday 19 rained a little in the morning but cleared off the girls went picking berries Sunday 20 it is raining a little this morning but faired up Charles and Min went up to Church pa and me went to the School house to Meting in the evening had a good Sermon Monday 21 the girls went Tory went with Maggie and Anny Marton down to Mcyntires to pick berries and got none Tuesday 22 a nice day they had a Sosial Lawn Sosial at Clarks they all went but me saw Henry he feels very Hapy now since he has found peace Wednesday 23 the girls went to pick berries in the morning and we had a nice rain in the afternoon got a letter from John Thursday 24 the girls went picking berries again and got each a pail we have 2 galons any {continued on the next page of the diary} and ½ Canned. Tib Armstrong and Tory went to Mr Christies in the after noon Friday 25 a nice Hay day the men are getting in their Hay a Tin Pedler here for Supper Saturday 26 a nice morning pa and me went to see James Carson he is a little better but not able to do any thing �Sunday 27 it rained most all day I was very sorry it was Sacrament Sunday at South Mountain and we intended to go but we must put up with disapointments got a letter from Samy Saturday he has had Sore Eyes but they are better now he has a good deal of bad luck Monday 28 a nice growing morning it feels fresh after the rain went to see Henry he is very poorly getting weaker Tuesday 29 our last Cow Came in to day we have 10 now Charles Cut the faul Wheat today it is very good Wednesday 30 a nice Morning Mrs Vanallen and Min and me went up to Gid Smiths this afternoon and we had a heavy Shower Stoped to see Henry he is no better got a letter from Samy his Eye is very bad O how I wish he was home Thursday 31 it has rained most all day Charles and Min went up to Sid Shaws this After noon Mrs Johnstone died last night will be buried to morrow August 1884 Friday 1 I was at the funeral to day there was 2 funerals to day at the same time Mrs Lenion was the other one the Minister came with us to diner Saturday 2 a nice morning Charles and Min went to Winchester to day they are coming {continued on the next page of the diary} home to morrow Elisa Beech came here to night and Staid all night went to see Henry he is no better Sunday 3 a very warm day we all went to the Baptest Church this morning James and Lucy came home with us Charles came home to night Monday 4 showery all day am afraid our fall Wheat will grow but the Lord sends the rain and we must Submit to his will Henry is no better pa was there today Charles and Sam has gone to Kemptville to night Tory sent a letter to Samy Tuesday 5 pa went went dow to Alec Hyndmans it is a very nice day Wednesday 6 we all went to the Festival they had on the Camp ground a large gathering they made 144 dollars a good time Thursday 7 Min and I went up to Sid Shaws his wife is poorly �Friday 8 a nice day I went to see Henry he is very poorly his feet and legs are sweeled very bad I don’t think he will stand it very long but he is resigned and that is a great blessing Tory and Electa Fraser went to Mr Furgisons to day I hope they will get home Safe they drove themselves I don’t like it Saturday 9 a very nice day they cut Spring Wheat to day it is very good Henry no better Sunday 10 a very warm day we went down to the Hall Meting in the morning Monday 11 a nice day we had Company to day for dinner Min and Tory went to Duncan Smiths in the after noon Tuesday 12 we had Thrashers to day they Thrashed the Faul Wheat and Rye James and Lucy Came down last night and Stayd all night and went to Alec Hyndman to day Tory went with them Wednesday 13 they Cut the first Oats to day pa and Charles went to a Meting of the Scot act this after noon Jin and Lucy came back here and Staid all night he is a little better Thursday 14 James and Lucy went home this morning it is very warm 93 below zero cant work Friday 15 the wether no Cooler how I wish it would rain to cool the air Saturday 16 hotter still the men could not work in the After noon not feeling well Sunday 17 Charles Min Sam and Tory went to Church in the Morning Sad news in the After noon Sylvester was Drowned in Kemptville we got the word at 1 Oclock and went back O what a Sad blow it was to us all we fetched him home at night and Buried him the next day at 2 Monday 18 there was a very large Funeral 3 Ministers here Sermon preached by the Reverend Mr Furgison the Text was from the 2 Book of Kings 20 Chapter last clause of the 1 verse Set Thine House in Order for thou shall Die and not live it is a Solem time O that all my Children would set their House in Order Tuesday 19 as warm as ever we all feel tired out to day went to see Henry is very bad Wednesday 20 warm to day spent the fore noon with Henry faned and kept the flies off him I think he has not long to live but he is prepared to go �Thursday 21 Spent the afternoon with Henry he is no better he is failing fast Friday 22 Tib was here today coud not get Henry till to night found him very poorly Saturday 23 pa and Charles birth day Sad news to day Henry Died this morning at 6 Oclock was there all day Anne Martin went home today been here a week Minnie and Nellie has been here a week going home to morrow Sunday 24 at to Mrs McCargers all day Henry looks so Calm and peaceful he has gone home Monday 25 went to the Funeral to day it was a large Funeral O what a Sad time for us Tuesday 26 went up to Mrs McCargers to night they are very lonely there came a letter for Henry to day from Samy it came to late a very good letter how Sad he will feel when he hears Henry and Sylvester is no more Wednesday 27 O these are lonesome days and nights we are having nice wether our Ice run out yesterday and we had to put the milk in the Sellar Min went to Richard Beegs this Afternoon Thursday 28 Mr Cumings took Sick to day is not Sensible don’t think he will get better Min went up to see Alma Friday 29 he is no better neither is Alma Saturday 30 pa went to see him to day no better Sunday 31 We all went to a Funeral to day and to Meting in the School House in the Evening September Monday 1 this is the first day of September {added in pencil: Sept 1884} Tory and me I went to Kemptville to day we went to see Mr Cumings Sunday night Tuesday 2 I went to see Mr Cumings no better Wednesday 3 pa went to see him this fore noon and we the Camp Meting Started to day Thursday 4 we went to the Camp ground this after noon had a good time stoped to see Alma Friday 5 went to Mr Cumings this Morning he died at 6 Oclock was there all day �Saturday 6 Min went to see Almy a little better Sunday 7 went to the Funeral it was very large Charles went to Camp Meting and Min Staid with Alma William Wily Died very Suden this Morning with Heart disease Monday 8 went to South Mountain this morning William Wily was Buried in the Afternoon Tuesday 9 it is very warm today Wednesday 10 Still warm they Sowed Ry to day Lissa McCarger was Married to day at 4 Oclock Charles and Min and Tory went to Camp Meting to night got home at 11 Oclock Thursday 11 another warm day went to see Aunt Katy she is no better she has lain 4 months Friday 12 got a letter from Samy and Ezra to day how glad we are to hear from them we went to the Camp Meting this Morning it is the last day had a good Meting it was very Solem at the last hour Many was there last year that was not there this year and so it will be next year we went to Lucys for diner Saturday 13 it is very cold to day Charles has gone to Kemptville with a load of Hay James and Lucy came down here to day James staid all night and Lucy went home and they all went up to the Church Sunday Tib and the 2 Children was here this After noon James is poorly Sunday 14 Charles and Min and pa and Tory James and Sam all went to Church today it is so cold we have to have a fire Monday 15 a nice day picked some Sweet Apples to day the Boys are in the Sugar Bush cutting wood Min and Tory went to Kemptville this After noon pa is not well we had heavy frost Saturday night Tuesday 16 Charles and Min went to the fair at Winchester very heavy Wind pa not well Wednesday 17 they came home from the Fair to night Charles got first prise on the Horses Sams time is out to night Thursday 18 pa and I went to Kemptville to day it is very cold to day Friday 19 Still cold 2 Sewing Machines here to day did not by either one of them Saturday 20 it rained all the forenoon but cleared of this Afternoon Aunt Katy is no better �Sunday 21 pa and Tory and I went Meting this morning it is a nice day Min and Charles went to Sids this Afternoon the Sick no better Monday 22 a nice day the girls washed this fore noon Tuesday 23 a nice day went to a Wedding this evening Alec Christie was married to Maggy Martin at seven Oclock we got home at 1 a very dark night Some Staid till morning there was about a Hundred there Wednesday 24 Charles and Tory went to the fair at Otawa to the Provincial raining a little Jane Everets is here he went to the fair Thursday 25 Charles came home it was very late 2 Oclock in the Morning had a nice time but very tired Friday 26 Lish and Jane went home today after diner Tory has not got home yet Saturday 27 it is raining to day Tory has not got home yet Charles went to Kemptville this afternoon took some Apples Sunday 28 a nice day pa and Charles and me and Min went to Church this Morning Monday 29 another nice day all are well Tuesday 30 we went to see James Carson to day he is no better and I am afraid he never will be he is failing fast John is 40 to day the last day of the month October Wednesday 1 this the first day of October we have been Married 41 years to day how short the time Seems I went to Mr Clarks this Afternoon they went to a paring bee to Mr Fraser Thursday 2 they are diging potatoes Min went up to Sid Shaws to day she is a little better Friday 3 it has rained all day today Saturday 4 I went up all day and staid all day with Alma Shaw she is a little better Sunday 5 we went to Church to day Charles and Min and Tory and me pa is not well Monday 6 this is the first day of the Kemptville fair it will be 2 days Charles went this morning to take some things �Tuesday 7 pa and me and Charles and Min went to the Fair they had a good day we took first prise on a log Cabin First on a Calf and Second on the Horses and 2 on the Faul Wheat Tory went to the Wedding Georgia Vanallen and Wm {Mils?} Wednesday 8 it rained most all day Thursday 9 the Min are di a nice day digging potatoes Friday 10 pa and I went to Alec Hyndmans to day Saturday 11 I went and Staid all day with Alma she is better Sunday 12 pa and Tory and Charlie and Min went to the Baptist Church in the Morning Monday 13 it rained some to day Aunt Katy is no better Tuesday 14 they went to a paring bee at Gid Smiths Wednesday 15 Charles is plowing he got a new plow February Min and Tory went up to James Carsons to day Tory is going to Stay till Sunday Thursday 16 Charles is plowing to day Friday 17 they are drawing is the potatoes today Saturday 18 it Snowed a little in the Morning but faired of they drew one load of potatoes Sunday 19 pa and I and Charles and Min went up to the Baptist Church this Morning Monday 20 Finished putting the potatoes in the cellar Tuesday 21 we are having nice warm wether now we got a letter from Ezra to day how I prise a letter from any of the boys he sent his picture O that I coud him Wednesday 22 raining a little to day Tory has not come home yet how I miss her it will be lonesome when she leaves for good Thursday 23 a very nice day but cold pa and I went to Kemptville and got our photographs taken Friday 24 a very nice day to day but colder to night my birthday was on Wednesday the 22 am 62 I forgot to put it down that day �Saturday 25 it is a cold stormy morning but cleard of in the Afternoon and Charles went up to See James Carson in the after he is failing all the time Tory came home with him Sunday 26 Pa and me and Charles and Min went to Church to day a nice day but cold Alec and Tib was here to day Monday 27 a nice day to day Aunt Katy no better Tuesday 28 Min went down to Mr Hyndmans to day and I went to Mr beggs this Afternoon Wednesday 29 there was a Tea Meting in the Church to night I forgot it Charles and Min and Tory was there Thursday 30 Charles and Min went up to James Carsons to day they had a plowing bee he is no better Friday 31 Charles was at a bee at Mr Vanallens to day it is very Misty Weather thus ends another Month November {written in pencil: 1884} Saturday 1 Charles went to Kemptville this Morning and to Mister Beggs to a Bee this Afternoon Sunday 2 a bright beautiful Morning but very Muddy I am Sorry for it is our quarterly Meeting day and I would liked to of went. had Pristhing {?} in the School house Monday 3 a nice day Cass is here Tory and her went up to Gid Smiths we thrashed to day Tuesday 4 thrashed to day till noon it is Tibs birth day {Myrtle Dougall, Tib's daughter, has written in with blue ink "Nov 4th 1884 Mothers birthday" and underlined the words "till noon it is"} She is 30 to day how time flies it Snowed and rained and was a wet day Wednesday 5 a nice morning but it turned out to be a stormy day snowed again pa went to the Hall to get Hog Feed ground Thursday 6 it is cold to day Charles went up to see James to day he is a little better Dinah Middagh and Rose McCarger was here to day Friday 7 took up the carpet in the Dining Room Charles wen to the Hall for a Grist Saturday 8 a nice day & they finished cleaning House to day Tory and I went to Mr Christies �Sunday 9 a beatiful morning but prety cold Charles and Min Tory and Miss Thomson went to Church to night Monday 10 went to J James Carsons this morning to stay a week he is no better Saturday 15 I got home from Luchs to night was glad to get home poor Lucy has a hard row before her she has far to much to do Maryan went to Tish Everets last Tuesday they have a yongue son she will stay 2 weeks Sunday 16 pa and me Charles and Troy and Cafs went to church to the Hall had a splendid Sermon Monday 17 a nice day Tory washed to day Cafs is here Tuesday 18 a nice day Cos went away to day Charles and Tory went to a Social to night Wednesday 19 we are having nice weather Charles is at a Bee at Jo Ratherfords Thursday 20 a nice day Charles is at a nother Bee at Mr Christies more Bees than Honey Friday 21 O what a lovely day Charles went after Min to day Tory is at a Bee sewing Carpet rags at Gid Smiths Alec and Tib and children were here yesterday and we got a letter form Samy how glad I was to hear from him I like to get Letters Saturday 22 a very nice day we went to se Mr Balkwell he and George are sick we got a new Sewing Machine last Thursday it is the White Sunday 23 a nice Morning but comenced to rain about 10 Oclock and rained all day Willia and Sally came up went home in the rain Monday 24 the girls washed to day and Tory went to Mr Clarks this afternoon Tuesday 25 a cold stormy day Aunt Caty is very bad Wednesday 26 pa has got a lame back Alec Hyndman Killed Hogs to day the sick no better I was there all night Thursday 27 we Killed Hogs to day it is a nice day Friday 28 it snowed all day Charles went to Kemptville a sley and a Cutter went past to day for the first this winter �Saturday 29 a beautiful day we finished up the killing to day Aunt Katy is no better Sunday 30 it is storming to day Charles and Min went to see James Carson tis the last day of the Month December {written in pencil: Dec 1884} Monday 1 James Carson is worse I fear he will not stand it long Anne Martin and Tib Christy was here to day Tuesday 2 Charels and Min and Tory went to Kemptville to day pa and I went to a Funeral Mike Lowe was buried to day we had a good sermon Teset -- the 16 Chapter of Luke 2 verse give an account of thy Stewardship for thou Maist be no longer Steward Aunt Caty is no better we bought a new stove to day price 30 Dollars Wednesday 3 a nice day Charles went to the Fair Robert Parker and John Heist was here Thursday 4 a nice day Tib Christie and Tory went down to Mr Armstrongs are going to stay all night Friday 5 a nice day I went to William John Hyndmans in the forenoon and Dick Beggs in the afternoon got a letter from Ezra last night so glad to hear from him snow is all gone Robert beggs came home yesterday have not seen him Saturday 6 a nice warm day it looks like rain Sunday 7 it rained all day to day it is dreary Monday 8 it snowed all day to day Charles and Tory went to a funeral to day Dinah Grant died on Saturday the folks was up from Winchester some of them here for diner Robert beggs came home on Saturday Tuesday 9 Snowing to day Min and Tory went up to Sids Sid Shaws to day with a Cutter Charles is helping Clarks thrash to day Wednesday 10 pa and I went down to Alec Hyndsmans to day Aunt Caty is very low Thursday 11 Min and Tory went down to Mr Clarks to day Charles went to Kemptville Friday 12 we went up to James Carson to day he is a little better to day but failing �Saturday 13 a nice day got a letter from John and one from Aunt Aurilla last Thursday glad to hear from them Aunt Caty is very low Sunday 14 a very nice morning pa and Tory went to meting at the Hall Min and Charles went to Heacton in the afternoon Monday 15 it snowed in the morning we went to Alec Hyndmans they dressed 100 and 3 Turkeys Tuesday 16 a nice day good sleighing Aunt Caty no better Wednesday 17 a nice day Tory went down to Tibs will stay till Saturday we got a letter from Samy and one from my sister Abigail how glad I was to hear from them I sat up last night with Aunt Caty dont think she will live many days we are Thrashing to day have not heard from James Thursday 18 Thrashing to day it is a nice day but cold Friday 19 a very cold day 28 below zerow thrashed to day they could hardly keep warm Saturday 20 it is a little warmer to night Tory is home Sunday 21 it is snowing to day Charles and Min went to Church this afternoon Monday 22 James Carson is no better it is a nice day Tuesday 23 another nice day Aunt Caty no better Wednesday 24 a very stormy day Tory went to a Wedding to night at 6 Oclock she staid all night Thursday 25 a very nice day we had lots of company to day Willia and Sally and Miny and nelly and Lucy Ervin and Hugh Martin and Anne Martin and Peter and Electa Fraser Friday 26 a nice day Aunt Caty is very low Saturday 27 another nice day Charles commenced to get up wood to day he cut 2 loads in the forenoon and drew them in the afternoon Tory set up with Aunt Caty Sunday 28 Charles and pa went to Church in the forenoon and Charles and Min went to see James Carson in the afternoon he is no better Monday 29 a very nice day Min Sat up with Aunt Caty to night and I sat up last night �Tuesday 30 the snow is all gone pa and I went to see Mr Balkwell they are poorly yet Wednesday 31 this is the last day of the old year pa and I went to see Mr Pelton he is very low Min and Tory went to Mr Begs Charles to Kemptville Thursday 1 Jan 1885 the first day of the New Year it is a nice {written in pencil: Jan 1885} day Charles and Min went down to Winchester to William Hyndmans the sick is no better how many will go to their long home before the year is is gone God only knows Friday 2 a beautiful day the sick no better Charles came home from Willias to day Tory sat up Saturday 3 Aunt Caty is very low cant live long Sunday Min sat up to night Sunday 4 Aunt Caty has got at rest at last She Died 10 minits to 8 I sat up all night and helped to lay her out Charles and Tory went to the Baptist Church in the Morning James Carson is worse he is Bleeding a good deal at the Lungs Tib and Alec was here to day they came after Charly Monday 5 a nice day got a letter from Samy so glad Tusday 6 to Mr Vanallen all day it rained all day Wednesday 7 Aunt Caty was burried to day went to see mr Pelton he is very low Thursday 8 Min and Tory went to see James Carson to day he is very low Friday 9 we are thrashing yesterday and to day Saturday 10 Mr Pelton was buried to day we went to the Funeral James is no better O who will be the next to go Sunday 11 this is Marys birth day had she lived she would of ben 34 to day how the time flies she has ben Dead 5 years we was down to Alec Hyndmans for Diner to day they had a Roast Turkey for Jaspers birth day he is 3 years old a big stout boy Monday 12 the Girls washed this morning it rained all the forenoon then cleared off and I took Tory up to James Carsons to stay a while he is a little better to day it is so flattering Tuesday 13 a butiful day Robert Beggs is helping Charles in the woods it is hard to get a man Wednesday 14 a nice morning Charles and Robert is helping Mr Vanalens thrash to day the sick is no better they went to the woods in the afternoon �Thursday 15 Charles and Robert are in the woods to to day it is Snowing to day Frant Vanalen Comenced his writing School to night Friday 16 a nice morning Charles went to Kemptville Saturday 17 a very Stormy day Snows and blows and is very Cold there is snow enough for sleighing if it was in the roads Sunday 18 a nice morning Charles and Min went down to Alec Hyndmans to day Tory is not home yet Monday 19 a Cold day Charles went to Kemptville with a load of Oats with a waggon Tuesday 20 a nice morning but prety Cold Charles went to Kemptville with another load he went witha Sleigh it is neither Sleighing nor yet wagoning James is no better Wednesday 21 it is pre Cold this morning Charles went to the black smiths shop pa nor my self are neither very well but we are getting old Thursday 22 a Cold day Charles went after Tory to day James is no better Sally and Nelly Came up to day going to stay till Sunday Friday 23 Min and Sally went up to see James he is about the same Robert Beggs is helping Charles to get wood he drew 5 loads to day Saturday 24 it is showing some to day but is nice and warm Tory broke a dish and Cut her hand Sally and Tory and Nelly went to John Peters Smiths this after noon Alec is going to take her home Charles and Robert got 6 loads of wood to day Sunday 25 it snowed very hard this morning but faired up and was a nice day Martha McCargar was here to night and brought a letter from William he was Married the 7 of this month I am afraid I will never see him now I hope he has got a good Wife and he will be a good Husband Monday 26 a blustery Morning but faired up the Men Killed 9 sheep this forenoon and went down to Alec Hyndmans he has 7 to kill and they are going to Otaway to Morrow Tuesday 27 it has been a nice day to day but it is lonesome when Charles is away have not heard from the sick �Wednesday 28 a Cold and stormy morning we expect Charles home to night pa is not very well neither am I Thursday 29 a nice day Charles and Min and Tory went to a Funeral James Peltons wife and Mr Bolkwell {Balkwell?} died this morning and Cleland Workma {Workman?} got his foot in the logs when they were Sawing wood and it was all Chewed up and the Doctors took it off below the nee poor unfortunate boy Friday 30 the Doctor was here to see pa to day he sais it will take all winter to prep him to rights God grant that he may get better but he knows best Charles and Min and Tory went to see Cleland he is quite easy Tory and me wend to see Mr Balkwell he is gets buried to Morrow {continued on the next page of the diary} James Middagh is hear to night Saturday 31 a very nice day Charles and Min and Tory went to the Funeral to day he was buried in Kemptville an old gray haired man stayed here all night he had been Maried 7 times and had 33 Children pa is no better yet he is poorly we got a letter from John thay have a young daughter and we had a letter from Sams to day to Febuary {written in pencil: 1885} Sunday 1 this is the first day of Febuary it is snowing and blowing pa is no better Charles went to see the Doctor he sent more Medison Monday 2 this is a beautiful day Cleland is doing well pa is no better the doctor is coming to morrow Tuesday 3 a nice day Sam Vanalen is helping Charles get wood to day they got 4 loads the Doctor was here to d pa is no better we have not heard from Sams Wednesday 4 I had a very bad night last night was sick all night could not lay down pain in my breast Thursday 5 a nice day but cold Charles went to Aleck Clarks bee drawing stones I am better to day yesterday Robert B is helping him get wood got 4 loads Mrs Beggs and Mrs Christie here to day Friday 6 a nice morning but cold Tory went down to see Cleland to day pa is a little better this morning I hope it will last Saturday 7 a very nice day Any Martin was here to day Willia {William?} Hyndman came up after a load of dry Wood Charles is drawing logs to Hallville to day �Sunday 8 a very nice day the Doctor was here to day pa is not any better Lucy came down to see him She has not been here since September she did not stay long James is failing fast Alec and Tib was here and Sid Shaw it seemed good for lucy to get out Monday 9 the girls washed to day pa is a little better Charles is drawing logs today I am not feeling very well Tuesday 10 it stormed all night last night Wednesday 11 a nice day to day Tib came up to see pa he is a little better to day Charles is drawing logs Thursday 12 a nice day to day Charles is drawing shingle bolts to Kemptville pa is no worse I am no better Friday 13 a nice day Tib came to see us she is the only one that can come often Sally is so far away Saturday 14 a splendid day we sawed wood to day Alec and Tib went to see James he is no better the doctor was here Friday, pa has taken a lot of medison Miss Gernsey and Miss Beech was here to day Sunday 15 a beautiful morning pa feels some better Charles and Min and Tory went to Church this morning the Doctor was here to day Monday 16 a lovely morning Charles went to town with Shingle bolts it snowed all the after noon and all night the roads are full. Tuesday 17 it is blowing to day it is the biggest storm we have had this winter pa is some better Wednesday 18 it has cleared off and is a lovely morning pa is still gaining a little and I feel better to we have not heard from Cleland for 2 days Thursday 19 a nice day Charles went for a load of Ice this morning I went to see Cleland this afternoon Charles took me there he is gaining a little it is the first time I have been out for 3 weeks the Doctor was here and I rode up with him to see Cass She is poorly pa is some better Ben Tomkins was here to see pa James Carson is no better Friday 20 a nice day but cold Charles went to Kemptville with Shingle bolts pa is about the same {added in blue ink by another person at a later date: Grandpa} Mr Hyndman and Tib was here on Wednesday to see pa �Saturday 21 a fine day Charles went to Kemptville with the last of his Shingle bolts Min and Tory went to South Mountain a strange Man came here and wanted his Diner and then he wanted a job and pa sat him splitting wood Sunday 22 a nice morning Charles and Tory went up to Church this Morning Lisa Fraser is very poorly pa is better Willia and Sally came up to see pa to day Monday 23 a nice day Charles went to town with a load of wood Charles and Min went to Mishionary Meting last night and 2 Ministers came home with them pa is gaining a little Tuesday 24 this is a beautiful morning we had company to day Jany McCargar and Rose McCarger Wednesday 25 this is a lovely day pa is not as well to day Charles and Min went to Town to day we bargained for a stone for Sylvester to day with Mr Stubs and Willia Campbelle the lines are Take Warning by this call of of Youth And Early Seek the God of Truth {a blue ballpoint pen line has been drawn in the left margin beside the lines} Thursday 26 a nother beautiful morning it has bee such nice weather all the week the Girls are putting up the Curtains this is Ezras birth day he is 21 to day how I wish I could see him to day but it canot be may the Lord sustain me through all the trials of this life and give me a Crown in Heaven pa is a little better this morning {Feb 26th 1885 is written in blue ballpoint pen in the left margin underneath Thursday 26} Friday 27 a nice day Charles went to Town with a load of wood Robert Martin and Any was here last night pa is a little better gains very Slow Saturday 28 a nother nice day it has bee a splendid week Charles went to town to day with wood Sunday 1 this is the first day of March and it is storming Charles and Min went to Sid Shaws Frank and Tory went to see Lisa Fraser and went to Church {Mar 1885 is written in pencil in the left margin underneath Sunday 1} Monday 2 a lovely day Tory and Min went up to see James they are going to sit up with him Willia Balkwell and Genie and Jane Raimond was here last night Tuesday 3 Min and Tory came home at noon James is very low his feet and legs are swelled the say he looks like death I don't think he can stand it much longer {continued on the next page of the diary} �the Lord prepare him for the great change and may she bear up under her great trouble Min and Tory An and Martha went to Richerds Beggs to day Wednesday 4 a nice day Charles went to the Fair to day Alec and Tib came up to see p to night he does not gain very fast we had a little calf to day Thursday 5 a nice day Charles went to Town to day with a load of wood and brought home a load of Ice Friday 6 a lovely Morning Charles and I went up to see James found him very low but trusting in the Lord he suffers very much Jane Christy Lisa Loekwood Ana Beech was here Saturday 7 a nother nice day Charles went to Inkerman Mrs Vanallen Mrs Stanford and Ana Beech here Sunday 8 a nice day but cold Tory and Ana Beech and Frank went to Henry Fosetons to day Charles and Min went to Church we had plenty of callers to see p this afternoon Alec and Tib and John Jipes Mr Christy And John Christy Mr Clark and Mr Vanalen pa is a little better Monday 9 a nice morning the girls washed and then Charles and Tory went up to James Tory is going to stay a week to help Lucy they have to set up with him all the time for 9 months I sent a letter to Ezra to day got one from him Friday he has bee sick for the last 4 months is some better is he was only home snowing Tuesday 10 it snowed and blowed all night and is blowing to day no travil on the road Lib Graham and George McCaughey gets Married to night at 8 Oclock they are going to New York on their Weding tour Wednesday 11 a nice morning Charles went to South Mountain Ada Armstrong and Ian McDugal gets Married to night pa is gaining a little all the time the Doctor was here to day Phil beggs is sick Congestiong of Lungs Thursday 12 a rough day the wind blew hard Charles went to town go pa some Beer Friday 13 a nice day John McCarger was here for dinner to day Charles and Min went to see {Chile?} to night she is very bad she has got the Plurasy now {Cags} came here to night she will stay all night Mr Furgison was here to day to see pa �Saturday 14 a splendid morning Mr Vanallen and Abe Vanallen was here to see pa he is gaining a little Chil Beggs had a son this Morning she is very low Charles went after Troy to day James is getting worse Sunday 15 it snowed all the Morning I went to see Chill she is very bad I fear she will not get better Monday 16 a nice Morning but more sad news mr Vanalen went to the woods with the boys and he was struck down with Parallizses he is prety bad we had a prayer Meting to night had a good time William John Hyndman tok bleeding of the Lungs on Sunday and again on Monday a Sickly time Tuesday 17 Sim Workman is helping Charles in the Woods we had lots of compay to day Robert and Ana Martin Sarah MrsMcShain and An Clark Mr Barclay and wife and the Doctor pa is not much better Mr Vanallen is not any better his arm is paralised Wednesday 18 a cold morning Min and Tory drove down to see Chil she is very low not expected to live John Parker and wife was here for Dinner to day Mr Furgison here for Tea Alec and Tib here Thursday 19 a very Cold morning James lays at the point of Death Min and Tory has gone up there to day going to stay all night I never expect to see him again for I cant leave pa and I am not well enough to go Charles drove down to see Chill she is Just alive Mr Vanallen is no better pa is about the same Charles gone to Town with Potatoes it is a sickly time Lisa Fraser is no better Friday 20 a cold stormy day James Carson has gone to his long home he Died Thursday at 8 Oclock at {continued on the next page of the diary} night and Chill Hut Died the same night at 6 Oclock it is solem times around here may we all be prepared when death comes Robert Parker Came here to night Saturday 21 James was Buried to day at 1 Oclock and Chil at 12 it is a cold day another Death Mr Vanallen Died to day at half past 3 he had another stroke and Died in a Minit pa is no better thank God Ezra is coming home Sunday 22 a butiful Morning Charles went after the Coffins in the Morning and helped them dig the grave in the after noon pa is a little better Monday 23 a beatiful Morning Mr and Mrs Vanallen and Mrs Bowers staid here all night Mr Vanallen was Buried to day at 1 Oclock it was a very large Funeral Funeral Sermon Preached by Mr Furgison from Psalmes 37 Chapter and 37 verse �Tuesday 24 a nice Morning the Girls Washed this foor noon Mr and Mrs Bower was here this Morning they went home Mr and Mrs Vanallen went home this Morning pa is a little better to day he was very tiered last night Mrs Tomkins was here yesterday Wednesday 25 a cold morning William Middagh and his wife was here to day pa is much the same Thursday 26 a butiful day Charles went to Town with a Grist Hugh Carson and wife and old Mr Carson and Lucy was here to day how glad I was to see her she has not been here but once Since the 13 of September she came once to see pa Friday 27 it rained last night and this morning but cleared off Charles went to Lucys cant say James anymore pa is not feeling so well as he did yesterday Saturday 28 a nice day John Middagh and wife and John Parker was here to day pa is about the same Sunday 29 a nice day Alec and Tib was here this Morning and James Irvin and his wife this after noon {continued on the next page of the diary} pa does not seem to gain any strength Monday 30 a nice morning Charles went to the shop Martha Cummings came home with him and staid all night the Doctor was here to day pa is a little better Tuesday 31 a nice day Charles went to the Hallville with logs John Workman is here to day the time seems long till Ezra comes home I want to see him so much Min went to Mr Blairs to day pa is gaining some Wednesday 1 this is the first day of April the snow is deep yet Charles went to Hallville after a load of boards John Workman is here to day Charles went up to Lucys this afternoon pa is gaining a little {Apr 1885 written in pencil under Wednesday 1} Thursday 2 a nice morning Charles Min and Tory went to Town this morning it snowed all the afternoon and rained in the evening and then it snowed all night pa is still gaining Friday 3 it is snowing this morning it snowed all night pa is still gaining slowly it has snowed all day Saturday 4 it is still snowing and blowing we have not had such a storm this winter the snow is banked up as high as your head Charles Frank Sam and Mr Blair Shoveld the roads from Clarts to the Town line �Sunday 5 a nice morning but snowed this afternoon Mrs Armstrong died last night I dont know how they will bury her I dont see how they will get through it is so lonely no one been by to day Monday 6 they went part way and had to turn round they could not get through to dig the Grave it blowed all day it is the worst storm yet Tuesday 7 a nice Morning the snow is piled higher than I ever saw it before they buried Mrs Armstrong to day at 1 Oclock who will be next Wednesday 8 a nice morning but it rained part of the day pa is about the same we have heard Lisa from Thursday 9 Liza Fraser lately the roads is so bad to day is Samys birth day he is 26 to d how I would like {continued on the next page of the diary} to see him but it canot be pa still gaining Thursday 9 a butiful day Charles went to Town to day I hope Ezra will be there but I am afraid he wont Jo Clarks Babe died this morning Tory is up there it has escaped a world of Trouble and gone to be forever with the Lord which is better Friday 10 a nice morning Charles brought Lucy home with him last night She will stay 3 or 4 days Jo Clarks baby was buried to day at 1 they all went but me and pa Saturday 11 a nice morning Min Lucy Tory all went dow to Mr Hyndamans to day pa is still gaining a little Ezra is not home yet Sunday 12 a nice day Charles Min Lucy Tory all went up to the Baptist Church this morning Harry Vanalen is sick they had the Doctor Saturday Charles taped to day the sap runs prety well Monday 13 a nice morning Charles is in the bush pa is not quite so well to day William Middagh was here to day Harry is no better Tuesday 14 a cold morning Charles took Lucy home this morning I did not like to see her go to that lonely house Ben Tomkins was here for tea came for Oats Wednesday 15 a cold morning but a nice day Charles has gone to Town I hope Ezra will be there William John and Mr Blair are in the bush pa is a little better Harry is no better Thursday 16 a nice day the snow is gowing off very slow Charles is in the bush pa is gaining Friday 17 a nice day Charles is in the bush I sowed Tomatoes to day Harry is a little better �Saturday 18 a nice morning Charles went to Town to day took back a Case of Butter and 3 Gallons of syrup we thought Ezra would be there but he was not we are disapointed Mrs Thomson is here to day pa is a little better Sunday 19 a nice morning Mrs Thomson went up to Gids this morning we sugard of last night the roads are very bad pa is not so well his face and Eyes are all swelled I dont know what it means Monday 20 the bois is in the bush to day the sap is about done pa is no better he seems very dull Mrs Stanford was here to day Tuesday 21 a dul day the roads is very bad we got a letter from William to night Ezra started the 14 we think he will be here on Friday pa is a good deal worse Wednesday 22 a nice warm day Charles went for the Doctor this morning pa is no better and I am afraid he never will be his mind is very weak my the Lord Strengthen him in his great trial he alone can Sustain him the Doctor came he does not give us any hopes he thinks Dropsy has set in Thursday 23 good news Ezra came home last night O how glad I was to see him Ann and Martha Clark and Mrs. Marlen was here when he came home it seems like old times to see him around pa is no better it makes my heart ache to see him so helpless Charles and Ezra went to town after his trunk Samy Sent Sylvesters Picture all fraimed to me it is splendid how much I will think of it Friday 24 a nice day the Girls finshed cleaning house to day and put down the carpet in the Dining room Charles pa is no better it seems good to see Ezra at home Saturday 25 a nice morning pa is no better Mrs Beggs was here this after noon Mr and Mrs Smith and Mrs Vanalen and Anne Clark and Mrs Marlen in the evening Sunday 26 it is raining all the foorn forenoon pa is no better Jo Middagh was here Saturday my heart is very heavy may the Lord sustain me in this affliction Monday 27 a nice morning pa is no better the Doctor was here to day he says he is better one way but worse another he suffers a good deal Tuesday 28 it is snowing to day Alec Hyndman had a Raising Bee to day a very bad day for it Ezra and Tory went down there and Charles went to Town Mr Raimond was here to day and James Ervens man with a Horse pa is no better he is getting weaker all the time �Wednesday 29 a nice morning it is very warm it is taking the snow very fast pa is no better John Middagh came up to see pa he will stay awhile Thursday 30 Charles went up to Lucys John Middagh went with him pa is no better this ends the month Friday 1 {May 1885 written in pencil} this is the first day of the month and a nice day John Middagh went home this morning pa is failing all the time Saturday 2 it is a very nice day Charles went to town Sally and the girls came up to day to see pa he is worse the Doctor was here to day Sunday 3 a nice day Sally went home the Girls were all home to day to see p I am afraid they will not see him many more times Doctor Stacy and Doctor Furgison was both here to day they say there is no hopes they think he will not last very long but I hope our loss will be his gain Monday 4 we expect the Doctor here to day it is raining this Afternoon pa is still getting worse he lays all the time sowed Cabbage Seed to day John Parket was here to day for Potatoes a Colt Tuesday 5 sad news to write to day pa is no more he Died about 11 Oclock he sufferd so much no Tongue one could tell how much but he has got at rest and I know our loss will be his gain but we will miss him so much but the Lords will be done God give me strength to say that Wednesday 6 a nice day but O so lonely still there has been a great many people here but one more night to keep my dear Companion Thursday 7 it has been a rainy day but a large Funeral the sermon was Preached by the Reverand Mr Furgison the Text was from Revelation the 14 Chapter the 13 verse we had a good sermon but it seemed so hard to leave him up there all alone and come back to a lonely house Friday 8 it is still raining how lonesome it seems they were all up from Winchester but went home last night Lucy staid all night O how I miss my Dear Companion may the Lord give me strength to bear up under my afliction and I know he will Saturday 9 Charles and MIn went to Town to day O it is so lonely all over the house what shall we do Sunday 10 Charles and Min went to Church and we were alone it seemed so hard to leave my dear Companion up in the Buriing Ground all alone but it is nothing but a lump of Clay the Soul is with God �Monday 11 got a letter from John he has moved to Mishigan how sorry I was he could not be here to the Funeral Tuesday 12 a nice day Ezra commenced to plow yesterday Mrs Crowbar and Mrs Christy was here to day Wednesday 13 Mr Higins and Mr Graham the 2 Ministers was here to day one read a Chapter and the other Praid had a a splendid Prayr it fited our case So well Lord help me to look beyond this vale of tears Thursday 14 a nice day the girls washed the Buckets yesterday we cleaned part of the door yard to day Charles plowed the garden to day Harry is some better McCoughy Mr McCoughy was Buried Tuesday Friday 15 a nice day the Girls cleaned the Parlor and the Bed rooms and I made garden did not make much Saturday 16 a warm day Ezra and Tory and Rose McCarger and myself went to Town was glad to get home again Sunday 17 we went to Church at Hallville this morning had a good meting the last time I was there pa was with me we stoped to Alec Hyndmans for dinner have {continued on the next page of the diary} not been there for four months that was the last time pa was out it was the 11 of January am so lonely Monday 18 a nice day I went up to see Mrs McCarger She is poorly the Girls washed bed Clothes Tuesday 19 {diarist had written 20 but then wrote 19 overtop} a nice day Harry is a little better Wednesday 20 took very sick this morning with Inflation of the Bowels very bad all day the Doctor was here got a letter from John Thursday 21 some better the pain has stopped but am very sore the Doctor here to day put Mustard on Friday 22 am gaining a little very sore yet and weak Saturday 23 sat up this Morning and had my bed made �Sunday 24 Charles and Min and Ezra went to Church Tory and I was all alone Thank God I am better Monday 25 a nice Morning feeling some better am prety weak Tuesday 26 a nice Morning but things want rain but the Lord knows best when to send it am gaining Wednesday 27 the Doctor was here last night am still gaining Thursday 28 sad news to day Mary An McCarger was Buried to day she left a Baby 2 weeks old she lived down near Montreal they brought her up in her Coffin Friday 29 got a letter from my Sister and one from Samy wrote to John and Samy to day how glad to get a letter Saturday 30 they planted potatoes and Corn yesterday I am gaining a little I feel very weak they washed to day Sunday 31 Willia and Sally came to see me to day am not as well to day it rained most all day Charles and Min went to Church to night I wrote to John and Samy Monday 1 {June 1885 written under Monday 1} this is the 1 day of June we had a heavy Shour to day and some Thunder they planted corn at the end of the house Tuesday 2 a nice day am gaining Slowly Maggy Christie had a yong Son to day and John Loftier one Monday Wednesday 3 a nice morning Charles and Ezra went to the Fair Robert Parker came up to the Fair the time seems so long I am so lonesome I wish I was well Thursday 4 it rained to day it is a wet time I am gaining all the time Friday 5 it rained all the forenoon the man up Sylvesters head stone Wednesday they say it is verry nice I have not seen it it was 75 Saturday 6 a nice morning Charles got a peace of Cheese to day Sunday 7 it rained in the morning but cleared of Charles and Min and Ezra went to Church Mrs Beegs was here for Tea �Monday 8 it is raining this morning there was a dreatful storm last such sharp Lightning not very heavy Thunder but it Haild I never saw larger Hail it was a dismal night not much sleeping by any one Tuesday 9 a cold day it feels like frost Charles sheared the sheep Wednesday 10 a nice day Min and I went to see Maggy and her baby Mrs McCarger died to day at 5 Oclock this street is tating a great shaking am gaining Thursday 11 I went up to Mrc McCargers to d she looks nice Friday 12 went to the funeral to day a warm day Mr Furgison preached the sermon from John II Chapter 28 verse Mr and Mrs Shaver here for diner Saturday 13 a nice morning they are piling wood to day Sunday 14 it is very winda to day Tory Cags and I went to Church this morning at Hallville and Charles and Min went in the evening Monday 15 the girls washed to day we have 5 men framing Tuesday 16 a nice morning they are going to raise to day we all got invitations to William Clarks Wedding last night but I shall not go I would not take any comfort Tib and the Children were here to day Wednesday 17 I went down to Tibs to day have not been there for a long time how I miss pa to go with me Saturday Alec brought me home to night had a good visit with Ezra and Tory went to Winchester to day Charles and Min went to Kemptville Sunday 21 we went to Church this morning I got a letter from John how glad I am to hear from him he mises his Wife and Children so mich Monday 22 Ezra and Tory came home last night Tuesday 23 a nice day Min and I went to Lucys to day Wednesday 24 William Clark gets Married to night at 1 Oclock Charles and Min and Ezra went Tory aan I was invited but did not go I could not go and not have pa there �Sunday 28 came home to day Lucy Brought me home poor Lucy has a lonely time of it O how I feel for her I went to see Rose to night she is poorly Monday 29 the Girls washed this morning the Men are working on the road Sintha Farrel was buried to day William Clarks Wife had a stroke last night it is feared she wont get better a sad thing only been Married 5 days but such is the way of life Tuesday 30 a cold day and high wind I went to Mr Beggs and Mr Clarks have not been there since last Faul Maggy Clark is no better Wednesday 1 {July 1885 written in pencil under} this is the first day of July the Girls and Clarks went picking Strawberries got a pail we had 9 Cans Rose is no better Thursday 2 Tory went to Aleck Hyndmans to day Mrs Thomson came here Tuesday night and staid till this morning Sam H is helping at the Barn Friday 3 a nice day Frank Sam and Jake is helping at the Barn to day we had Strawberries and Cream for tea Saturday 4 a nice day Charles and Min went out to Lisa Everets to day a year ago to day pa and I went down to Willias Hyndmans how little I thought it would be the last time for him Sunday 5 a nice morning Ezra and Tory went up to the Presbyterian Church to day I am not very well Charles and Min came home to night Monday 6 the Girles washed this Morning and picked the strawberries Rose is no better Tuesday 7 it rained this forenoon verry hard Tib and Charles was here to night Charles took the Doctor to town to get a tooth drew Wednesay 8 a nice morning Charles and Ezra went to town to day I went to see Rose she is worse and I am afraid she will not get better the Lord knows best James Middigh and John McCarger was here last night Mr Higgins Ann and Marthe Clark here to day Thursday 9 a nice day went to see Rose she is no better Friday 10 Mrs Beggs here to day we went to see Rose she is very low I dont think she will live Satury11 went to Winchester to day it is nice and cool �Sunday 12 Sally Min and I went to John McCargers to day Monday 13 John took me to Jim Middaghs to night Tuesday 14 wen it rained all day it made me homesick Wednesday 15 Rose died Monday the 13 I forgot to put it down she was buried to day at 11 Charles is not well Thursday 16 John and Marget took me to Willias this morning Friday 17 Sally and I went to George Huts to day Saturday 18 a nice day but very warm went to Jim Irvins Sunday 19 another warm day staid home all day Monday 20 Sally took me to Robert Parkers to day Tuesday 21 Mrs Parker and I went to Mr Huts in the forenoon and John Parters in the Afternoon Wednesday 22 we went to William Parkers in the forenoon Lisa and I went to the Grave yard in the Afternoon and stoped to Mr Fultons for Tea and Robert took me to Willias in the evening Thursday 23 we went to Jo Middaghs in the forenoon and William Middaghs in the afternoon Friday 24 went to Mr Allgates in the after noon Saturday 25 a very warm day went to Mr Irvins this afternoon Sunday 26 Willia and Minny brought me home to day I am tired visiting glad to get home Monday 27 Min and I went to pick berries to day got 6 Cans full Tory was not well I like to pick berries Tuesday 28 the girls washed to day a nice day Robert here Wednesday 29 the Girls went picking berries to day Thursday 30 a nice day they got in a lot of Hay to day Sid Shaw and wife was here to day Robert gone �Friday 31 the Girls went picking berries to day Ambrose Clother was Buried Tuesday the 28 Saturday 1 {Aug 1884 written in pencil under} this is the 1 day of August a nice day Willia Hyndman was up to day for stacking poles I was up to see Mrs Mae they are very lonesome Sunday 2 Tory and I went to South Mountain to quarterly Meting we had a splendid Meting Charles and Min went to the Gower Church Monday 3 I went to pick berries this Morning and the Girls washed Charles took 2 Hogs to town this morning it rained this Afternoon Tuesday 4 a nice morning Jade Smith and Cas Casleman was here to day Wednesday 5 Robert Wallace and Laura Furgison here this Forenoon Min and I went to Mr Christies Thursday 6 Min and I went to Mr Smiths to a bee to day a quilting been we got it of Friday 7 Min went to Alec Hyndmans and I went to Bill Christies and Alec Christies Saturday 8 a nice morning Min went to John Peter Smiths Sunday 9 Tory and I went to Church Ezra and Frank went to Church and Min and Charles went to Lucys in the morning and came down to Church Monday 10 a nice day the Girls washed Tuesday 11 Mrs Vanallen and I went to Mr Blairs this After noon Mr Stanford went to Osgood to day Wednesday 12 Charles and Min Ezra and Tory went to the Harvest dinner on the Camp ground Thursday 13 Charles Min and Tory went to Henry Foxtons to day Alec Gregory and wife was here to day Friday 14 Charles took his Lambs to Town to day I went to Duncan Smiths and Mr Frasiers to see Lizie Saturday 15 Charles went to Winchister to day he is going to stay a few days he is not well Ez and Jam V {continued on the next page of the diary} went to a picknick at South Mountain I am so lonesome sometimes I dont know what to do I miss my dear Companion so much they are all good to me �Sunday 16 {August written in blue ballpoint under} a nice morning Tory and I went Hexton to Church in the morning Alec Hyndman came after me in the afternoon Tib had a little girl the 16 {Lucy may written in blue ballpoint over 16} Sunday 23 O how lonesome I feel to day it is pas birth day and I am at Alec Hyndmans yet Wednesay 2 {Sept 1885 written in pencil under} I am home at last it seems good to get home I have been gone 2 weeks adn 3 days away Thursday 3 it is a nice day mr Beggs was here yesterday Friday 4 Tory went with Clarks to Mr Richardsons Saturday 5 Mrs Kenion and her Daughter was here Thursday the Bois was drawing in all day Sunday 6 Tory and I went to church in the morning and drove down to see Tib she is getting smart Charles and Min went to Church in the Evening Monday 7 the girls washed to day it is a nice day Tuesday 8 a nice morning but rained at night Wednesday 9 it rained all the forenoon we thrashed in the afternoon Leafy Mills was Married to night at 7 Thursday 10 we thrashed this afternoon thrashed the Ry Friday 11 a nice day Charles went to Hallville and Tory went down to Tibs I went to Mrs Vanelns this afternoon Saturday 12 a nice day Charles went to Kemptville to day Sunday 13 Charles Min Ezra and Tory went up to Church Lucy came home with them staid till night Monday 14 it rained very hard last night Ezra went to Hallville this Afternoon it is warm to day Min and Mrs Vanalen went to Mr Clarks Tuesday 15 Charles and I went up to the Burying Ground they put up James Carson Stone to day and I went up to the Camp Meting with her Thursday 24 the Camp Meting Closed yesterday and Lucy brought me home to day we had splendid �Metings Tory went to Winchester the 22 Friday 25 a nice day Charles came home to day they put up pas stone to day and Mr Vanallens Saturday 26 Charles went to Kemptville to day he got my Bonet I went to Mr Colmans this afternoon Sunday 27 I got a letter from Maggy on Friday all well Charles and Min went to church in the morning Ezra and I went in the Afternoon Monday 28 we thrashed this Afternoon Buckwheat Tuesday 29 Ezra and I went to town this Afternoon we thrashed Buckwheat this Afternoon Wednesday 30 Ezra went to a wedding to day Jane Sykes was Married to Alec Hyndman at 4 Oclock John is 41 to day I wish I could see him Thursday 1 {Oct 1885 written in pencil under} it is 42 years to day since I was Married and now I am left alone O so lonely they put up pas Stone Friday the 25 I forgot it it is very nice it is for him and me I went to Mr Smiths to day Friday 2 Charles and Min went to Alec Hyndmans Saturday 3 a nice day Charles went to Kemptville Sunday 4 Ezra and I went to Church this morning we Stoped at Alec H for dinner it rained Monday 5 Tory is not home yet it is lonesome Tuesday 6 Charles and Min went down to the Hall to practice for the Mishionary Meting Wednesay 7 we had a Manure Bee to day there was 26 here besides ourselves that made 30 a good bee Mr and Mrs Furgison was here yesterday Thursday 8 Ezra went to John Coalmans to a pairing bee Charles and Min went to practice Friday 9 we put up some Apples to dry to day Saturday 10 a nice day Ezra went up to Mrs Tomkins Sunday 11 Charles Min and I went down to Church this Morning Tory is not home yet it is very Lomesome without her �Monday 12 a nice day we gather Apples to day Tuesday 13 Min and I went to Lucys Maggy is poorly Wednesday 14 a nice day it rained yesterday Thursday 15 Min Cleand the Dining Roon and Blackened the Stove Friday 16 Min went to Mr Beggs I went to see Mrs Cumings she is very sick Charles went to Otaway to day Saturday 17 I went to Jim Workmans to see their Children they are sick Min and Cas went to pick Beechnuts Sunday 18 Ezra and I went to Church this Morning Charles and Min went in the Afternoon Tory not home Monday 19 Min washed I went aand picked Beechnuts Tuesday 20 Mrs Vanal and I went to Mrs Balkwels in the foorenoon and Mr Cumings in the Afternoon Wednesdy 21 Min and Charles went to Mr Conleys Minay Cumings and Cafs was here Ezra took her home Thursday 22 {October/85 written in blue ballpoint above} this is my birth day am 63 to day went down to Clarks Friday 23 it rained a little this Morning Saturday 24 Charles and Min went to Town to day Sunday 25 a nice day Sally and Min fetched Tory home to day I was glad to see them got a letter from John he sent his Babys picture a nice Child Ezra Tory and I went to Church to night Monday 26 the Girls washed to day Ezra went to Otawa Tuesday 27 Min and Tory went to John Smiths to day Lucy Came home to day mrs Beggs was here to day �Wednesay 28 the Girls Cleaned the Chamber to day Ezra went to Otaway last with Gid Smith and Jacob V Thursday 29 the Girls finished Cleaning down Stairs to day Friday 30 it rained all day yesterday and frose to day and snow it rained to day Ezra came home to day it snowed to day Saturday 31 a cold day Charles and Min went to Town the Factory closed to day the last day of the Month Sunday 1 {Nov 1885 written in pencil underneath} this is the first day of November it is very cold Ezra adn Tory went up to Church to day Monday 2 it rained all day the Girls washed Mrs Vanallen came home to day Tuesday 3 a nice day but the Roads are bad Wednesday 4 we had Thrashers to day it is Tibs birth day to day She is 31 to day Time flies Thursday 5 a rainy day Ezra went to Town with a load of Oats it is very mody Friday 6 Charles went to Irayquois with a load of Cheese the roads is very bad I feel Lonely to day it is Gloony weather William Clarks wife died to night at 6 Oclock Saturday 7 it is raining to day Charles got home to night Sunday 8 it is raining still Maggy Clark is Buried to day at 1 a sad ending to her Married life poor Will will be lonely left so soon alone the all went to the Funeral but me Cas is here Monday 9 a nice day the Girls washed to day Tuesday 10 Ezra went up to Lucys to bid her good by he is going to California next Wednesday it nearly breaks my heart to think about it I would rather he would not come home attal Wednesday 11 Dick Beggs was here for Diner and Sid Shaw and Wife and her sister in the Afternoon Tory went to Tibs Ezra came home to night Thursday 12 Charles went to Hallville to Mill and Tory came home with him Charles and Ezra got Vacinated to day at Mr Colmans �Friday 13 Ezra went to Town with Oats Tory got Vacinated and it rained all the Afternoon Saturday 14 Andrew Christie and Ezra went to Town Sunday 15 Lucy came down to see Ezra before he goes to California she staid all night poor Lucy has hard times Ben Tomkins and Dick Raimond was here Monday 16 Ezra and I went down to Tibs to day to bid her Good by Reil got Hung to day {underlined in blue ballpoint, she is talking about Louis Riel} a sad fate Tuesday 17 Mr Beggs was here to night and Dick and Ginny and John McCarger and Jake Vanallen this is the last night for Ezra to sleep at home Wednesay 18 Ezra started for California this morning O what a sad morning we had the sad farewells and the last kiss O my heart is nearly broke but I will go to the Lord in Prayr it will be so lonely now Tory will have no one to go with her now she will miss him so much but we must cling to each other it is raining this Afternoon got Vaccinated the 16 Thursday 19 Charles Min and Tory went to Town to day Min got 14 Teeth out she took Gafs it has been a lonesome day to me no one here alone with my grief Friday 20 a nice day Charles was helping Mr Blair thrash Saturday 21 a nice day Charles is helping Mr Blair thrash Tory went to the Office to Mail a letter to John we got one from him on Friday Ezra is a good many miles from home now we miss him so Sunday 22 it snowed last night and it Snowing to day Charles and Tory went to Alec Hyndmans Monday 23 the Girls washed this forenoon Sid Shaw was here for Diner we killed 2 pigs in the Afternoon Tuesday 24 Charles helped Frank Vanallen kill Hogs and they took out bones in the Afternoon Wednesday 25 Charles went to Ogdensburg to day it snowed all day 2 Sleighs went by to day poor Sleighing Thursday 26 a very nice day Charles went to the shop we cut our Cheese 71 pounds Vanalens got half �Friday 27 a nice morning Charles went to Town with a load of Oats Ezra will get to the end of his Journey to day poor boy he will be tired Saturday 28 a nice day all at home and all well Sunday 29 a warm morning Charles and Tory went to Church got a letter from Samy to day the my dear Son how I wish I could see him but I must be content Cass Andrew and Sam was here to night Monday 30 Tory and I went up to Lucys to day to see Magy Carson she is very low She cant live many days she cant help her self atal Tuesday 1 {December 1885 written in pencil under} this is the first day of December Charles helped Frank thrash Alec and Tib and Jasper and baby {‘Lucy May died in Mar 1886’ written in blue ballpoint in margin with line drawn to baby} were here to day she not been here since June fel I was so glad to see her I wrote to Samy Sunday Wednesday 2 this is fair day Charles went to the fair Thursday 3 a nice day Charles helped Frank Thrash Friday 4 Charles and Min went to Town with a load of Ry Saturday 5 Charles went with another load of Ry it snowed all the forenoon it is good Sleighing now Sunday 6 a cold Morning Charles and Tory went to church Min has not got her Teeth yet we got a letter from John Monday 7 the Girls washed Tory went to Alec Hyndmans in the evening with Charles to stay a few days Tuesday 8 Charles went to Town a Clear cold day Wednesday 9 it rained most all day we killed 2 beaves and 10 Sheep Charles is going to Ottawa with them Thursday 10 Charles and Jimy Beggs started this morning at 6 Oclock the rain made the roads bad Sam Vanallen is stoping here while he is gone �Friday 11 Tory is not home yet I got a letter from Ezra to day and wrote one to him to dr day a nice day we Just got word that Maggy Carson D this morning at 3 Jo came home to night Charles got home at 11 Oclock Saturday 12 Maggy Carson was Buried at 1 to day Charles and Min and Tory went to the Funerel a very nice day Sunday 13 I sent a letter to Willia and Ezra Saturday Charles Tory and I went down to Church this morning Monday 14 Charles Min and Tory went to Town to day Tuesday 15 a nice day Charles and Min went to Graynois Min is going to stay awhile at her sisters Wednesday 16 Charles came home to day Tory went to practice Thursday 17 Charles is helping Mr Workman Thrash to day Friday 18 Charles helped Sim Workman this forenoon Saturday 19 a nice warm day it is snowing it is colder to night Sunday 20 Charles and Tory went to Church this morning Monday 20 Tory washed to day had Thrashers in the Afternoon Tuesday 22 Thrashed this forenoon had 10 men nice day Wednesday 223 it rained last night and is raining to day the Sleighing is most done Sam and Tory went to practice last night Charles and Tory went to a Tea Meeting Thursday 234 Charles went to Town with a grist it is cold to day Friday 25 {1885 written in blue ballpoint under} this is Christmas and a nice day the Children all home with their families and Tom Hyndman was here but the main one is gone how I missed him to day Saturday 26 Tory went to Irayquois yesterday Lucy Staid and Min Staid it is a cold day but pleasant Sunday 27 Charles and Lucy went down to Church She is going home this afternoon it is prety cold Tory came home to night she saw Min �Monday 28 a nice day Mine h went up to Mr Colemans Sam and Tory went to the Hall to practice Tuesday 29 a nice morning Min and Tory went to John Peter Smiths to day Min went from there to Alecks Charles went to the social at Hyndmans Church Wednesday 30 Dick and Bob Beggs is helping Charles get wood to day Mrs Coleman and Mifs Munro was here to day Thursday 31 it rained most all day the snow is most gone Friday 1 {Jan 1886 written in pencil underneath } this is the first day of the New Year a nice warm day Charles Tory and Min H went to the Hall to the arch Saturday 2 Charles helped Alec Hyndman thrash a warm day Sunday 3 Tory and Min went down to Church a nice day Monday 4 it rained all day to day Tory washed this forenoon Tuesday 5 it faired up to day the Sleighing all gone Wednesday 6 a cold day Sally Hyndman and Ida Timins was here Thursday 7 a very cold day Charles went to town for Min and she was not there missed the train Friday 8 very cold Charles went for Min to day and got her Saturday 9 another cold day Dick and Bob Beggs came this morning to help Charles the got one load and it stormed so hard they did not go again but staid in the house all day Sunday 10 a very cold day Charles and Tory went down to Church Miny H is here yet she has a cold I dread the cold weather got a letter from Abigail Monday 11 Dick and bob is here to day a nice day Tuesday 12 Dick here to day another nice day but very cold Wednesday 13 I went to Mr Beggs to day Chal Charles and Min went to Mishionary Meeting Min here still Thursday 14 we are sawing wood to day a nice day �Friday 15 sawing wood to day a nice warm day Sent a letter to Samy and my sister Abigail Saturday 16 a nice day we thrashed with the big Machine had 14 Men not well to night Sunday 17 Charles and Min went to Church to day Monday 18 the girls washed to day Mr and Mrs Hut was here to day I was very sick last night a little better to day Alec Hyndman got his foot hurt to day in Kemptville Min and Charles went to see him Tuesday 19 a nice day a little better to day Wednesday 20 Jane Christy is worse the Doctor is there to day Min went down in the forenoon and Tory in the Afternoon Thursday 21 it snowed last night it is snowing to day I am gaining a little Charles and Tory went to a Social Friday 22 Charles drew a load of Ice to day a letter from John and Ezra Saturday 23 he drew another load of Ice it is very cold John and Alice Sheik and Mifs Kenion here to day Sunday 24 a cold morning Charles and Tory went to Church to day Lucy came down from Church Staid all night Monday 25 a cold day Lucy went home Charles got a load of Ice Tuesday 26 a nice day Charles and Tory went down to Aleck Hyndman he is going to thrash Mr and Mrs Furgison and Sid and William Shaw was here to day Charles got a load of Ice Wednesday 27 a nice morning Charles went to help Alec thrash Jane Christy is a little better I am not feeling well Willia H here and staid all night Thursday 28 helped Aleck in the morning got a load of Ice in the afternoon I was to see Jane she is a little better Friday 29 a nice morning Charles went to Prescot to day Sent a letter to John and Ezra Min and I are all alone Saturday 30 a nice day Charles came home to night �Sunday 31 Charles and Min went down to Church Tory came home with them it snowed this afternoon Monday 1 {February written above, 1886 written below in pencil} this is the first day of February a nice day Charles went to Jim Workmans wood bee the Girles washed and Tory went to Mr Clarks in the Afternoon Tuesday 2 Charles and Min went to Town with a grist Tory went with An Clark to get Money for the bible society Wednesday 3 Charles went to Town with a load of Wheat it is cold Thursday 4 a cold day Tib Armstrong An and Martha Clark mr Higgins and Mr Christy were all here for Tea Friday 5 Tib Armstrong went home this Afternoon Charles went to Town it is very cold weather Saturday 6 cold yet Charles went to Town to draw Shingle bolts Min and Tory went to Mrs McCargers Sunday 7 Charles and Min and Tory went to Lucys Tory will stay a week it is a nice warm day Monday 8 a nice day Min took me down to Hyndsmans I am going to stay a week Charles went to Town for saw dust Thursday 11 Charles went to Prescot was gone all night Min sat up at Christys got a letter from Ezra Saturday 13 Charles come after me to day John Smith got his Finger took off on Friday with the saw Sunday 14 Charles and Min went to Church this morning Monday 15 a nice day Tory came home to day Jane is worse Tuesday 16 Sad news Jane Died to day at half past 11 I helped to lay her out it is a stormy day Wednesday 17 I was down to Mr Christys all day nice day Thursday 18 Jane was Buried at 2 Sermon Preached by the Reverand Mr Maederment 3 Months Sind Ezra went away it seems like 6 Friday 19 Dick Beggs is helping Charles in the woods �Saturday 20 a stormy day snowed and blowed all night Mr Christy was here and staid all night Sunday 21 the roads are all blocked up saw no one to day Monday 22 Charles went to Town to day a nice day Tuesday 23 Dick Beggs is helping Charles in the woods Tory and Clarks went down to Alec Hyndmans to day Wednesday 24 Mrs. Beggs and Mrs Jackson and Daughter here to day Thursday 25 Tory went back to Mr Reids with Clarks Stormy Friday 26 Charles went to Town with a load of saw logs very cold Tory went to hear a Woman Lecture on faith Cure Saturday 27 Charles went to Town with logs a week steady cold Sunday 28 Tory went to Church at Hexton with Vanallens Charles and Min went below it is very cold Charles Tory and Sam Van went in the Evening Monday 1 {March 1886 written in pencil above} the first day of March a cold stormy day Tory went to Town with Clarks Charls went with logs Tuesday 2 Tory went with Clarks to Robert Hyndmans Mrs Bates was Buried to day a cold stormy day Wednesday 3 Robert Parker and Wife came up he and Charles went to the fair it is pleasent to day Thursday 4 Robert and Wife staid all night Charles and Min went with them to Alec Hyndmans to day Gorge Balkwell came here to work to day a nice day he went to Town with a load of logs Friday 5 George went with 2 loads of logs to day a nice day Saturday 6 a beautiful day Charles and Min went to Winchester to day George is Threshing at Mrs McCargers Sunday 7 a nice day Alec H came for me to day Baby is sick �Monday 8 Baby is very sick the Doctor has no hopes of her she has Congestion of the Lungs Baby Died to night at 11 {‘Lucy May died March’ written in blue ballpoint with arrow pointing to ‘has Congestion’} Tuesday 9 a nice day Tory came down last night when Baby Died Wednesday 10 Baby was Buried to day at 2 a large Funeral Thursday 11 I am stoping with Tib this week she feels very bad Friday 12 it rained and snowed all day we went to Church to night Mifs Scot is speaking every night Saturday 13 a nice day it snowed a little Sunday 14 John Workmans boy was Buried to day we went to the Funeral and then I came home we all went to Church in the Evening the Church was Crowded Miss Scot Preached she is a nice speaker Monday 15 we got a Letter from Samy and one from Maggy last week O how I would like to see them I went to Church this Evening a nice warm day Tuesday 16 Charles went to Iriquois to day Min and I went up to Lucys and staid all night Mrs Kirkwood and her 3 Daughters were here and Martha McCarger and a Woman selling Models she staid all night Wednesday 17 we came home to day and found lots of company Mrs Shaw and Sister Robert Martin and Arry Martha Me and Sandy Christy Tory went to Church Thursday 18 Charles went up to Lucys Min and Tory went up to Sid Shaws Jo Carson came home to day and Ezra came with them O I was so glad so Thankful Friday 19 Sally came here this morning Charles Min Tory and Sally went to Town and came around by Lucys to get Ezras Trunk Mr and Mrs Furgison was here for diner it stormed to night Saturday 20 it rained this forenoon William came after Sally Charles and Ezra went to Jim Beggs Sunday 21 it Stormed all day it cleared of near night we went down to Church at Halville Charles and Min to the Stone Church �Monday 22 it snowed all day the Girls washed it is blowing hard Tory and Ezra went with Clarks up to Jo Clarks Tuesday 23 still blowing Charles went to Winchester Ez to Church Wednesday 24 Mrs Mondal was Buried yesterday I forgot to put it down Alec Rose and Wife and 2 Children were here to day Thursday 25 Charles Min and I went to the stone Church Ezra helped Alec to saw wood and went to the Stone Church Friday 26 C Ezra and Tory Wend to Church Charles and Min went Saturday 27 a warm day a prayr Meting at Mrs McCargers to night Sunday 28 Ezra Tory and I went to Church Charles and Min went to the Stone Church I stayed to Gina Shaws and went in the Evening and E and Tory came down Lucy and Alferd Tomkins came down they all went to Church and staid all night late when we got home Monday 29 Alferd staid till night Charles Min and Lucy went to Church and Lucy staid at Alecks E and Tory went to Church I did not go I do not feel well enough Tuesday 30 it is Raining a little Charles and Min went to Town Mary Raimond and Cass came here to day and they all went to Church at Halville got 8 lambs {written up the side of the page with a line below as if it was an afterthought to Tuesday 30} Wednesday 31 it Rained all day they could not go to Church Thursday 1 {1886 April written in pencil below} this is the 1 day of April a very windy day Ezry and Charles helped Clarks saw this afternoon Mary and Cas went up to Gid Smiths our Meting Closed last night 2 baves last night Friday 2 Ezry Min and Tory went to Church last night Saturday 3 Ezry and Lucy went up to Jo Carsons to day Sunday 4 Tory and I went down to Church to day �Monday 5 they taped part on Friday and the rest to day Tuesday 6 boild in the bush to day had a good run Wednesday 7 we boiled down the sirup in the house to day Thursday 8 Charles went to Town to day took 8 Galons of Syrup Friday 9 the sap is runing good to day they boiled till 4 Oclock Saturday 10 it rained a little this morning alot of sap to day they boiled til 11 and left lots in the Bush Sunday 11 a butiful day Mrs Vanalen and Rosie here Friday Monday 12 a good sap day they are in the bush Lisa Fraser Died last to night Alexander H here to day Tuesday 13 Willia Hyndman and Wife and James Ervin and Wife and John Kirkup and Anny here to day Wednesday 14 went to the Funeral Mr Furgison Preached from First Samuel 3 Chapter 18 verse Lucy and Mrs Carson came down Lucy staid down Thursday 15 John and Anny Kirkup went home this Afternoon we sugard of twice to day a nice day Friday 16 Charles went to Bateses Corners to day Tory Went to Mr Sykes Ezra helped Vanallens saw wood yesterday Saturday 17 Ezra boiled syrup I gess it will be the last it is so nice and warm Sunday 18 Tory and I went to Church Mr Furgison Administered the Sacrement Charles Min and Lucy went to the stone Church Monday 19 Charles Lucy and Tory went to Town Ezra went to Hallville Mr Higins Anna and Martha was here this Afternoon Tuesday 20 Alec and Tib and Children here to day and Mrs Beggs and Willia Beggs from California Wednesday 21 Ezra is plowing Min Lucy and Tory went to Vanalens to sew Carpet Thursday 22 Min and Lucy went to Mr Christies a nice day �Friday 23 Lucy and I went to John Peters in the Forenoon and Mr Frasiers in the Afternoon a nice day Cabage sowed Saturday 24 Charles and Min went to Town Charles and Ez went to Raising Bees in the Afternoon a nice day Sunday 25 Charles Min Lucy Tory and I went to the Stone Church Ezra Tory and Vanalens went to Halville at Night Monday 26 the Girls washed and Lucy and Tory went to Clarks the boys pranted Potatoes and got the Buckets Tuesday 27 Charles sowed Wheat the Girls Cleaned 2 Rooms up Stairs Lucy and I Washed the Buckets 3 Hundred Wednesday 28 the Girls Cleaned 2 more Rooms up Stairs Charles and Lucy went up after her things Rained yesterday Thursday 29 the Girls papered the Parlour to day John H cut his nee Friday 30 they put down the Carped to day Lucy and I went to Mr Beggs this Afternoon to see George Saturday 1 {May written above 1886 written below in pencil} this is the first day of May they papered the Dining Room and put down the Carpet to day Sunday 2 a lovely day Tory and I went down to Church Monday 3 the Girls washed this forenoon I went to see Geny Workman after Diner we made Garden after Tea Fany laid an Egg to day George B stated to day for Cal Tuesday 4 a nice morning it Rained in the Afternoon Charles went to a Raising Bee at Mr Frasers Wednesday 5 a year to night since Pa Died it has been a long year they went up and Fixed the Graves this morning the Prayer Meting at Mrs Vanalens to night 2 Railroad Men Staid here last to night Tory M went down to Tibs this Afternoon 1886 {written in pencil on top of page} Thursday 6 a nice morning I went to Mrs Vanallens it Rained in the Afternoon �Friday 7 it Rained this morning Cleard up in the Afternoon Saturday 8 Tory came home to day a nice day Sunday 9 Tory and I went to quarterly Meting to day Monday 10 the Girls Washed and cleaned the Cook house Tuesday 11 it rained this morning the boys sorted the Potatoes Wednesday 12 Min took Lucy up to Mrs Speneers this Morning Thursday 13 I went up to Mr Colmans in the forenoon and to Gid Smiths in the Afternoon it Rained Friday 14 a nice day we miss Lucy now Saturday 15 Charles Min and Tory went to Town Sunday 16 Ezra Tory and I went to Church Charles and Min went to Hexton Monday 17 the Girls washed they planted potatoes to day Tuesday 18 a nice day they are getting along very well with their work Wednesday 19 I went down to see Sally Ratherford Alice Sheik and Lisa Henion was here Thursday 20 the boys are plowing it is nice weather Friday 21 the Minister was Inducted yesterday I forgot it Saturday 22 Ezra went to Town after Supper with Sam Vanalen he went after Frank he is home now Sunday 23 Charles Min Tory and I went down to the stone Church Monday 24 very nice weather the Girls washed Tuesday 25 another nice day the Bois are plowing Wednesday 26 I went down to Alec Hyndmans to day the comenced work on the railroad yesterday Thursday 27 we have got 2 men boarding since Wednesday Friday 28 Tib and I went to Mr Louxes this Afternoon �Saturday 29 Ezra came after me to day Charles and Min went to Town Sunday 30 Charles and Min went to Church in the morning Ezra and I in the Afternoon a nice day Monday 31 there is any amount of Men on the road now they go past in droves 4 staid here last night Ezra is helping Mr Christy plow to day Tuesday 1 {June written above in blue ballpoint} this is the 1 day of June and a nice day Wednesday 2 this is fair day a great many teams went {continued on the next page of the diary} 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} past here Willia Hyndman came up this morning and Tom Ervin and his wife staid here Thursday 3 I went home with Willia to day to stay awhile I am not feeling very well no appetite Saturday 12 am glad to get home dont feel any better Sunday 13 Tory and I went Church Charles and Min went to the stone Church Mr Furgison preached his Farewell Sermon to day I am sorry he leaves Monday 14 we have 10 men boarding here now Tuesday 15 Charles and Tory went to Town to day Wednesday 16 it rained to day lots of men Thursday 17 Charles put up a place and moved the stove out we had a very heavy rain to day Friday 18 a cold morning and very windy to day Saturday 19 Charles went to Town they Killed a Calf Sunday 20 Charles and Min went to Church Monday 21 the Girls washed it is a busy time Tib and Alec was here after Tea Tuesday 22 we had 11 men besides our own for breakfast Wednesday 23 a nice day we have 11 men to day besides our own �Thursday 24 6 of our men left to day fell out with the boys Friday 25 it rained to day it feels good to have some gone Tory got a letter from Aunt Aurilla to day Saturday 26 a nice day Charles went to Town I went to Jo Clark Sunday 27 Tory and Ezra and I went down to Church the new Minister Preached his name is Conly Monday 28 the girls washed to day we have 4 Men Tuesday 19 the Camp Meting commences to day a nice day Wednesday 30 Charles and Min went to Hexton to a Festival Thursay 1 {‘July’ written in blue ballpoint after} this is the first day of July a nice day Friday 2 Tory and I went to Camp Meting I staid all night Satury 3 Ezra went to the Burg I came home to night Sundy 4 Charles Min and Tory went to Camp Meting to day Tory staid Ezra is going to night for Tory Monday 5 a very warm day Ezra went to Camp meting to night Tuesday 6 Dick Beggs got Married the 20 16 {written above scribbled date} of June Ezra and Tory went up to meting to night Tory staid it closes to morrow Wednesy 7 I went down to see Jane Workman to day she is poorly Tory is not home yet Thursday 8 {Thursday written above} a nice cool morning I am not feeling well Friday 9 Tory is not home yet it is nice weather Saturday 10 Jo Carson and Daughter Lucy and Lisa Carson and Tory came down to day staid all day Sunday 11 they all went to Meting I kept house Monday 12 the girls washed and went to see Jane Workman Tuesday 13 Charles and Min went to Town to day John Mc is working here they drew in hay yesterday �Wednesday 14 a nice day they are getting in Hay Thursday 15 it rained last night very heavy Friday 16 Mrs Loux and Tib came this morning it rained all the afternoon no more Haiing this week Saturday 17 it rains every day a great deal of grass down Sunday 18 it rained all the forenoon Sam Vanallen and Tory went to Inkerman to Church Monday 19 the Girls washed it rained in the forenoon Tory took Lucy to Winchester in the Afternoon Tuesday 20 a butiful morning I hope the rain is over Wednesday 21 Nell came home with Tory last night Thursday 22 I went to Mr Clarks to day Friday 23 I went to Mr Frames to day Nell went to Martha Saturday 24 they got in a lot of Hay to day Sunday 25 Tory Nell and I went to Church this morning Monday 26 the Girls washed it rained last night Tuesday 27 Charles plowed for Strawberries Wednesday 28 I went to see Jane Workman she is no better Thursday 29 Charles Nell and Tory went to Town to day Charles took Nell home in the Afternoon Friday 30 we had a big Hail storm last night Saturday 31 they made a Stack of Hay to day 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} August {written in blue ballpoint beside year} Sunday 1 this is the 1 day of August Tory and I went to South Mountain it was quarterly Meting a good meting Charles Min went to the stone Church Ezra and Tory went in the evening Monday 2 the Girls washed to day it is nice and cool �Tuesday 3 went to see Mr Clark he is poorly Wednesay 4 a nice day Mr Clark is no better Thursday 5 Tory went with Hyndmans to Winchester to day Friday 6 Electa Fraser here to day had practice here to night Saturday 7 Willia and Sally and Lucy came home to day they all went to Town in the after noon we went to see the Men drive the piles on the rail road Sunday 8 they all went to Church this morning but me Monday 9 more Men one for Diner one for supper Tuesday 10 4 more came this fore noon {blank space left on page} this afternoon Wednesy 11 another came this Afternoon there was a great rain Thursday 12 we have 8 Men Charles went to Town to day Lucy is at Alec Hyndmans it is a nice day Friday 13 we got half a Calf of Alec Hyndman last night Saturday 14 Mary An Richardson came up with Ezra to day Sunday 15 Charles Min and Tory went to Church Monday 16 it rained all the afternoon and a cold rain Tuesday 17 Charles Tory and I went to Town to day Mrs Smith Mrs Frasier was here and Boby Walace Wednesdy 18 it is a nice morning we have 8 Men Thursday 26 I went to see Jane Workman to day she is poorly Friday 27 I am not well to day Mrs Beggs was here for {plwns?} Saturday 28 Tom Smith was buried to day Ezra Tory and Lucy went to the Funeral our men went home Sunday 29 Lucy and Min went to Hexton to Church Ezra and Tory went to Hallville in the evening �Monday 30 it rained this afternoon John Mac is here Tuesday 31 the last day of the Month We start to morrow for our visit I will write no more for a while maby never so good by October Saturday 9 home again had a good visit left all well and found all well have gained since I went away Mr Tomkins and Ben were here when we come and staid till sundy night Alec and Tib here Sunday 10 they all went to Church it seems good to get home Monday 11 the girls washed we picked our Snow Apples Tuesday 12 Martha Clark and Martha Smith was here to day Wednesday 13 Lucy Min and I went to Tibs to day Lucys last visit for a while she starts for Cal Monday Charles came home to night went away Monday Lucy and Tory went to Frasers Tuesday night Thursday 14 Ezra has a sore throat I hope it wont be bad Friday 15 Henry and Jane Tomkins and Electa and Peter and Alec Fraser was here to day its very windy Saturday 16 it is still windy Charles went to Town to day Mandy Smith was here to day and Willia Graham and his 2 Sisters Alec and Tib Willia and Sally Alford Tomkins and Lisa Carson I sprained my Foot Sunday 17 they all went to Church to day Sally and Willy went home this Afternoon it is raining Monday 18 Lucy started for Cal to day Alferd and Lisa and all ours went to town with her O what a hard thing it is to part from them we love God knows whether we will ever meet again in this world God grant we may meet in Heaven Tuesday 19 the Girls washed we gathere the Apples Wednesday 20 we had a manure bee a nice day sent a letter to John and Aby {‘and Aby’ was circled and written on line above} �Thursday 21 Charles went to Osgood we gatherd the Cabbage to day Min and Tory went to Mr Sheiks this Afternoon sent a letter to Aunt Aurilla to day Friday 22 Min and I went to see Mr Fraser he is very poorly I feel so sorry for him he is a true and tried friend pa thought so much of him and he is a good man Min and I went to Ack Christies this Afternoon Charles went to Clarks to a bee {H?} corn 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} Saturday 23 Ezra took me to Town this afternoon I got 2 Teeth drew I have no Teeth now Tory went to Mr Clarks we got a letter from Willia to day Sunday 24 Charles and Min went to Church this Morning Tory went to Sundy School Ezra went to Church Monday 25 the Girls washed and are Cleaning House Tuesday 26 they are still Cleaning a nice day Charles and Sid came home to night they were at Iraquois Wednesday 27 they washed quilts to day and Ironed Tory went to Frasers Thursday 28 Min and Tory went to Mr Christys to day Friday 29 it rained to day I went to see Mr Fraser Saturday 30 Min and Tory went to Town this Afternoon Sunday 31 Tory and I went to Church Charles Min at night Monday 1 {November written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of November a nice day Charles and Min went to Town Ezra is on the RR Tuesday 2 Tory painted the floor 2 coat I went to Mr Beggs Wednesdy 3 the Girls went to Mr Christys to make Carpet Thursday 4 I went to see Mr Fraser it is Tibs birthday Friday 5 {Saturday 6 written beneath} Mary An has gone to see Jane she is sick Alec and Tib was here this Afternoon got a letter from John on the 4 Thursday �Saturday 6 it snowed all day and Iv good news Samy came home this Afternoon we were so glad to see him Sunday 7 it snowed and bloweg all day not 1 person on the road Monday 8 a nice morning Tory washed Charles Sam and Ezra went ot Town with a Sleigh Tuesday 9 Sam went to Town to day {got a letter from Lucy written above} is going to prescot Wednesday 10 Ezra went to Town for Sam and his Trunk Thursday 11 it is raining a little Charles went to Halville Sam fetched our pictures pas is so good he looks as though he could speak to me if he only coula Tory and Sam went to see Mr Martin he is no better I went to see Mr Fraser he was very bad he Died at 8 Oclock I staid all night he has got home at last Friday 12 Sam and I went down to Alec Hyndmans Saturday 13 Mr Fraser was Buried to day Sermon Preached by {continued on the next page of the diary} the Reverend Mr Conly From Jeremiah 12 Chapter 5 5 verse it has snowed all dy day an and Martha and Jesse Cameron was here yesterday Sunday 14 Charles and Tory went to Church in the Morning Ezra and Tory in the Afternoon Monday 15 Tory washed Charles went to Town Mr Corbet took poisin in a mistake an Died in a few minits Tory An and Martha and Jesse went to Mrs Vanalens Tuesday 16 a nice day Samy Workman is here and Willa Cameron {sent a letter to Jo Lucy is written above} Wednesday 17 Charles got part of a Cheese to day snowing a little Charles got a letter from Min last night Thursday 18 it rained all forenoon Tory sent Letter to Aunt Abby Friday 19 I got sick last night killed our hog to day Saturday 20 no better to day Tory got a Letter from Lucy �Sunday 21 some better Alec and Tib John McCarger and wife were here to day the boys went to Church Monday 22 Charles went to Iraquoise to the Mill Tuesday 23 Min came home with Charles I am a little better Wednesay 24 Charles and Ezra are helping Alec Thrash to day Thursday 25 Sam and Ezra are helping him to day Charles and Charley Hyndman are taking a ride on the Train Tory went to see Minean Coleman I am gaining Friday 26 we had the big Machine Thrashing to day it broke down Saturday 27 Charles went to Town to day Sunday 28 Sam and Tory went to Hallville it was Sacrement there to day Charles and Min went to the stone Church Monday 29 they Thrashed again to day we had 14 Men 12 on Friday Minian Coleman Died to day at 12 Oclock Tuesday 30 Charles and Ezra helped Alec Hyndman Thrash to day Tory sat up at Mr Colmans last night Wednesday 1 {December written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of {underlined in blue ballpoint} December Minyan Coleman was Buried to day at 10 Sam Sat up there last night they all went to the Fair this Afternoon Thursday 2 Ezra went for the Doctor to come and see me I have a sore on my Hip I dont know what it will be yet Min and Mrs Vanalen went to Smiths and Frumes to day Friday 3 the Doctor came to day says my hip will have to be lanced Saturday 4 Samy got hurt to day the Horse threw him out of the buggy Sunday 5 Charles and Min went to Church to day I am no better Monday 6 they killed 2 Beeves to day it is very cold Tuesday 7 Charles went to Town to day �Wednesdy 8 Charles went to Ogdensburg to day we got a letter from Lucy to day Ezra went for Stacy to day was not at home Thursday 9 Stacy was here to day says my hip will not have to be lanced it is scattered away it is very sore yet Friday 10 Samys foot is very sore it has been good sleighing for 2 weeks but is most gone now got a letter from John Saturday 11 it is warm Mrs William Christy was here to day and Mrs Blair Sunday 12 Ezra and Tory went to Church to day with a buggy Mondy 13 a stormy day the girls washed to day my sore no better Tuesday 14 Any Martin came here to day a nice day very good slippery Wednesay 15 Lyda Rose was here to day Frank Vanal in the Evening Thursday 16 Alec and Tib here to day Any Martin went to Maggy Lyda Rose staid here all night Jim Bower had his toe took off Friday 17 Tory and Lyda Rose went to Frasers and Mr Frumes Sams Toes is prety sore the nail came of one Tow Saturday 18 Charles Sam and Tory went to Town Min sent a letter to Lucy my hip is not any better nice weather {a letter from Lucy written down side of page} Sunday 19 Ezra and Tory went to Church at Hallville Charles and Min went to Hexton the Church was Dedicated Monday 20 Robert Beegs is helping them get wood got 2 loads this After noon Charles and Min went to the Tea Meeting Tuesday 21 Sam and Tory went to the Church to practice they drew 6 loads Mrs Beggs and Tilda Hutchison was here Tory has gone down to Mr Beggs to day my hip is no better Wednesday 22 it is a nice day Ezra helped Vanalens thrash Thursday 23 they drew 6 loads of wood got a Letter from Aunt Aurilla got Photoes from Aunt Abigail Tory and Sam went to practice �Friday 24 Charles and Min went to Jo Carsons it snowed in the forenoon and rained in the Afternoon Saturday 25 {Dec 25th written in blue ballpoint beneath} it is very cold for Christmas Alec and Family 6 Willia and Family 4 Sid Shaw and wife here for Dinner Ezra went to a Tea Meeting at night Sunday 26 the Baptist Church was Dedicated to day they all went but Ezra and I and they all went but Sam and I at night Monday 27 Sam and Tory went to the Church this Morning and they 3 went to the Tea Meting at night Tuesday 28 Min and Nell went to Mr Hyndmans Wednesday 29 Charles and Min went down to practice they all went to the Funeral but Sam and me Mr Martin was Buried to day at 1 Oclock very cold Thursday 30 they finished drawing wood to day got 26 load Frank and Tory went to Mr Bowers to day very cold Friday 31 it snowed all day and is very cold I am better Saturday 1 {January written above 1887 written below in pencil} this is the first day of January it is very cold it is Mins Birthday she is 15 to day Sunday 2 it is still very cold Charles and Min went to Church Monday 3 very cold 25 Degrees below zero Min washed to day Tuesday 4 Charles Min Samy Minie Nelly went to Town Ezra is helping Blair thrash it was 25 below zero this up to zero morning I am nearly well I am truly thankful Wednesday 5 it is a good deal warmer it is up to zero Charles and Min went to the Lecture to night a lovely night Thursday 6 Frank and Tory came home to night they have been gone a week they had practice here to night for Mishonary Meting Friday 7 Charles and Ezra are helping Alec Hyndman bail Hay yesterday and to day it is a nice day am feeling well �Saturday 8 Charles and Min and Minie and Nelly Hyndman went to Winchister to day Charles is going to Morisburg Tory and Sam V went to Mrs Frasers to practice Sam and Ezra went to Town it is a prety cold day Sent a letter to John and one to Aurilla Rose got a letter from Lucy Friday Sunday 9 Sam Tory and Ezra went to to Church in the Afternoon Charles and Min came home to night I got sick again to night Cold Chils pain in Head and Back prety bad Friday 9 got a letter from Aunt Aurilla Thursday the Doctor was here to day my hip will have to be lanced Monday 10 Charles and Min went to practice to night Tuesday 11 a cold stormy day Sam Ezra and Tory went to Misionary Meting Wednesday 12 Mr Furgison was here to day I sent a letter to Aunt Abigail Tory went a letter to Lucy to day the Boys are getting Ice this Afternoon I got my paper to day am some better to day it is warmer to day Thursday 13 the boys got Ice to day Ezra and Min to Mishionary Meting Sam went to Alec Hyndmans I am getting better Friday 14 a very stormy day the worst we had this winter {‘letter from John’ written across side of page} Saturday 15 we Sawed wood to day had 9 Men Alec and Tib came up to bid Ezra good by Sam came with them got a letter from John Sunday 16 a beautiful morning but bad roads Frank V and Jacob V and Tib Christy was here to night comenced the jar of butter Monday 17 a very stormy day Ezra started for Cal this Morning O what a sad parting I wonder will we ever meet again in this world God alone knows it seems as if I could not stand many more partings sent a letter to Willia Tuesday 18 a cold stormy day they all went down to Mr Beggs Wednesday 19 Sam Tory and Min went to the Convention this Afternoon Sam and Tory Joined gave a Dollar and a half �Thursday 20 Sam and Tory was up all day Ane Coleman came home with them last night and to night got a letter from Aby and one from Maggy to Ezra a cold stormy time Friday 21 Sam and Tory up again to day John McCerchy came here this forenoon they all went to the Concert but her and me Saturday 22 they went home this Afternoon it has rained all day Charles went to Mr Kirkwoods Auction went to Town Sunday 23 it Rained all night is Raining this Morning Samy put on a Boot for the first time Monday 24 the girls washed it rained to day Mrs Vanalen was here Tuesday 25 it stormed to day Charles and Tory went to Town Wednesday 26 Charles went to a wood bee at Carsons Min and Tory went to John Peter Smiths to a quilting bee Sam went away alone to Kemptville to day 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} An and Martha Clark and Mary Jane Brown was here Thursday 27 a very nice day Charles went to the woods Samy came home to night Peter Fraser here to night Friday 28 a nice day Charles to two loads of logs to Town Min and Tory went to Mr Blairs Sam went to the post Ofice Saturday 29 Charles went to Town with logs Sam and Tory {‘a letter from Kate’ written above} went to Tibs Tory Staid all night a nice day Sunday 30 Charles Min and Sam went down to Church a beautiful day Charles and Min went to the Baptist Monday 31 Charles and Alec is Cutting and drawing logs to Town Tuesday 1 {February written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of February they are drawing logs Mrs Fraser and Mrs Smith was here this forenoon they and I went to Mrs Vanalens the first time I have been out this winter it is a lovely day James Fraser brought me home �Wednesday 2 the Bois went with logs it is a dreadful stormy day the Sun never shone the Bears could not see their Shaddows Thursday 3 Charles Min and Sam went to Town to day Aunt Cloy came here on Tuesday night is here yet went a paper to Ezra Friday 4 the young people on this street and in the Hyndman Setelment there was 32 went to Winchester to night Saturday 5 Hugh Martin staid here all night Charles and Sam went to Town for lumber a nice day Sunday 6 Charles Min Sam Tory all went to Church this morning Monday 7 Tory got a letter from Aunt Aby it is a nice day Tuesday 8 it rained all day to day Sid Shaw and wife and Mifs Gernsey were here Cloy is here yet Wednesday 9 it is colder to day Sam went to Town with logs it is hard walking it a glare Ice all over Thursday 10 Min and Mrs Vanalen went to John Peter Smiths and Mrs Frasers. Charles was at Mr Frumes to an Auction Sam went to Town with logs it rained Friday 11 it is a very stormy day snowing and blowing Charles went to the Ofice I got a letter from Lucy Saturday 12 a nice day but the roads are bad Charles is helping Vanallens saw wood I am feeling well now Sunday 13 Sam Min and Tory went down to Church this Morning Sam and Tory went this Evening it is a nice day Monday {Monday smudged above} 14 the girles washed Sam went to Prescot sent a letter to Lucy Tuesday 15 Sam Vanalen and Tory went down to Vancamps to Church Our Sam went in the Evening it is a nice day Wednesday 16 Charles and Sam went to Town with a load of wood Charles took a loag load yesterday another nice day Sam and Tory went to Salys to day Mrs Christy here to day Thursday 17 Charles and Tim cut logs to day a very nice day �Friday 18 Charles took a load of logs this morning it is a very stormy day Sam and Tory came home to night Saturday 19 Sam and Tory went to Town this Afternoon Charles took Logs Sunday 20 Sam Min and Tory went down to Church Ben and Alford Tomkins and Kirk Clark and Cas was here this Evening Monday 21 Samy Started for Cal this Morning Charles and Min took him to Town another sad parting will we ever meet again in this world God alone knows my Heart is very Sad Father I look to the alone for Strength in my Trouble Mr and Mrs Fruems and Nay and Ambrose Swartflager and Sister were here they staid all night a nice day Tuesday 22 they went home this Afternoon this is Ex Lection day Wednesay 23 a very nice day I am not feeling very well to day Thursday 24 a very stormy day the Girls went to Mr Frumes to a quilting bee to Mrs Frasers at night to practice Friday 25 a nice day Chloe and I went to Mr Christies sent a letter to Ezra Saturday 26 Charles went to Town with a grist for the hogs we had practice here to night for the Concert Sunday 27 it is a very stormy day nobody went to Church Monday 28 the worst storm we had this winter not cold but snowed and blowed all day and all night Dreatful and it is blowing yet but not so bad Tuesday 1 {March written above in ink, 1887 written in pencil} they shoveled roads to day they went to Mrs Frasers to practice Sam brought Ane Shaver up she is here Wednesday 2 Charles went to the Fair we had Prayr Meting here to night An and Martha Clark was here this Afternoon nice day 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Thursday 3 a lovely day I am not feeling very well Chloe is here yet {Chloe was smudged and then re-written above} they had practice here to night Mifs Gilroy staid all night �Friday 4 a lovely day they all went to the Concert this Afternoon Mr and Mrs Blair and Children were here to night Saturday 5 a lovely day Charles went for a load of Ice to day Sunday 6 it snowed all day Charles and Tory went to the Baptist Church Monday 7 the Girls washed it is a nice day it is Thawing Tuesday 8 Charles went to Town Chloe went Min went to Jo Clarks Wednesday 9 Gid Smiths Wife had a young Daughter to day at 12 we had company to night 4 from Peltons Tib Christy Lisa Lockwood and Fran and Cas a nice day Thursday 10 a nice morning Min and Tory went to John Smiths we had a Calf Tuesday night and one Wednesday night {written above ‘Sid Shaw and wife here’} Friday 11 a lovely morning Charles went to Winchester Tory went to Ruben Shavers till he came back a butiful day Saturday 12 a nice day Charles went to Town for lumber Tory got a letter from Lucy one from Aunt Aurilla one from Carry Deval one from Tib Armstrong a nice day {written up side of page ‘a card from Sam’} Sunday 13 Charles and Min went down to Church it is sacrement Sunday Tory and Frank went up to the Baptist Church Tory and Peter Fraser went to South Mountain Monday 14 a nice day Mrs Beggs was here Charles went to an Auction they all went to Rasts Peltons to night Tuesday 15 a nice morning I am feeling very well Wednesday 16 I went down to Tibs to day Friday 18 we all went to Lieretias Hyndmans had a Turkey Diner Sunday 20 went to Church 2 it is nice to live by a Church Monday 21 was over to Mr Camersons for Tea had a nice time Tuesday 22 went to John Sypes had a Turkey Diner a good visit �Thursday 24 Mrs Obrine was buried to day got a letter from Ezra Saturday 26 Mr William Hyndman Died to day got a letter from Maggy Sunday 27 went to Church 2 to day Tuesday 29 Mr Hyndman was buried to day a very stormy day Wednesday 30 it blowed all day to day the roads all blocked Thursday 31 it is a nice day got a letter from Lucy Friday 1 {April written in blue ballpoint above} this is the 1 day of April I got home to day Tory and Frank went to Town a nice day Saturday 2 Charles went to Town took a box of Butter Tory and Vanalens went to Mrs Frasers to night Dick Beggs wife had a young Daughter Monday the 21 of March I sowed Tomatoes seed to day the snow is deep Sunday 3 Charles Min and Tory went to Church a nice day Monday 4 Mr Shaver and Any here for Diner the girls washed a Letter from Sam Tuesday 5 they started for Cal to day Charles ment to Town sent Letter to Sam and Ezra and Lucy and Kate and Ella Christy Mr and Mrs Cameron and Elisa Lockwood was here Wednesday 6 Charles Taped the bush to day I went to Mr Clarks Charles and Min went to Mr Woods last night Tory went to Prayr Meeting to Mrs McCargers Thursday 7 Charles killed a calf to day it is a lovely day the Cheese Men met here to night they want this street Friday 8 this is Samys birth day he is 28 to day Charles and Tory went to Town it looks like spring saw a Robin and Black bird to day Sent a Letter to John to day it is a lovely day Saturday 9 they Boiled the sap for the first to day the snow is very deep Sunday 10 a lovely day this is Easter Sunday got a Calf to day roads bad Monday 11 they boiled in the Hugh Martin staid here all night sugard of �Tuesday 12 the Train started to day had 1 pasinger Car the first one they did not run since February Charles went to Town to day sold 8 Galons of Syrup it is a cold day sap not runing much Sent a letter to Lucy sowd Cabage seed Saturday lisa Wood here Wednesday 13 a cold morning the Boyss went to cut a Curly Maple Thursday 14 a nice day Mrs Wood called here this evening Friday 15 Jo Clark and Wife and Bert were this Afternoon we sugard of it snowed Saturday 16 it rained to day Cass Caselman came here to day to stay awhile Sunday 17 a nice morning Charles walked down to Church the roads are bad Monday 18 Any Martha and Bella Wilson here in the Afternoon and Will and Jim Clark and Jimy Beggs and Mr Christy from Winchester Sugared off I sent a letter to Lucy Tuesday 12 a good sap day had a nice lot of syrup Cas is here yet Wednesday 20 Tory and Cas went to Dick Beggs this Afternoon a good sap day another nice bach of syrup Tory and Cas went Beggs 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Thursday 21 Charles and Cas went to Town Charles took 19 Gallons of Syrup and 70 pound of Butter Min sowed Cabage Seed to day a bach of Syrup Friday 22 got a letter from Aunt Aurilla and one from Lucy Charles went to Winchester to day Saturday 23 got a little Syrup Charles went to the Shop James Clark got 2 Galons of Syrup to day {Cas went away written up side of page} Sunday 24 it is a cold raw wind to day roads bad Samy here Monday 25 the Girls washed blankets to day Charles and Min went to Town in the Afternoon George Commenced to plow this afternoon Wednesday 27 Tory went to Ee Christys to day a nice day �Thursday 28 we raked off the door yard to day I called on Mrr Wood to day Tory and I were back to see Mrs Cuming to day she is very low id got a Letter from John and one from Laury she wrote me her first letter and a very nice one it was I think he has a good Wife I like to hear from my Children Friday 29 it is raining to day we had more pigs wednesday night Saturday 30 Sid Shaw and Wife were here to day a nice day Sunday 1 {‘May’ written in pencil below} this is the first day of April {April is crossed out with blue ballpoint and ‘May’ written above} Tory and I went to South Mountain to quarterly Meting had a good Meting Monday 2 the Girls washed the buckets to day I raked the bleach yard Min and Tory went to Clarks this Afternoon Tuesday 3 the Girls washed I went to Mr Colmans and Mr Blairs Wednesday 4 Charles sowed Wheat to day Min Tory and I went to Prayrmting Thursday 5 I dont feel very well sent a letter to John and one to Maggy to day Friday 6 the Girls made Garden to day a nice day Saturday 7 Charles and Tory went to Town I feel pretty Sick to day Sunday 8 Charles and Min went down to Church this morning Tory and Min and Vanalens went to Hallville to night Monday 9 Jade Smith was here to day Charles planted Potatoes to day Tuesday 10 the Girls washed Flanel Sheets and quilts to day Wednesday 11 Tory went to Tibs Tuesday and came home to night Thursday 12 we made Soap to day had the potash kittle full Friday 13 I went to Mr Beggs to day the Girls cleaned the Caraige house Saturday 14 a nice day we want rain very much it is very Smoky Sunday 15 Tory and I went to Church Tory playd on the Organ for the first �Monday 16 Miss Shaver was here to give lesons I dont know whether she will get a class Tuesday 17 we planted Corn and beans it rained a little to night Charles went to Winchester on the Cars walked home Willia Vanallen and Miss Martin Married to night at 8 Wednesday 18 no rain yet it so dry things cant come up Thursday 19 I went to see Mrs Cumings she is very low went to Mr Balkwells and Mr John Smiths Mrs Cameron and Tib was here I was so sorry we had 7 Men for Diner Friday 20 we had John Workman and Mr Woods Boy to day Saturday 21 no rain yet every thing is so dry Sunday 22 we had a little Colt last night it is a nice day Charles and Min went to Church this morning George and Tory this Afternoon Tory went to Sundy School Monday 23 Anne Shaver was here to day it is very warm Tuesday 24 {May written in blue ballpoint above} the queens Birth Day held the Jubilee at Bishups Mills Wednesday 25 it rained last night we planted potatoes to day Sid Shaw and wife here to day Thursday 26 we set cabage plants yesterday Alec Gibson Maried the 24 Friday 27 it rained to day every thing looks fresh and nice Saturday 28 Min and Tory went to the Buriing Ground and then went to Sid Shaws Mr Peter Grant and Rachel Proser was buried to day {‘had a calf’ is written above} Sunday 29 Min and Tory went down to Church to day Monday 30 James Middagh and Wife here to day we hag 2 men hewing timber Tuesday 31 John Parker came up for the fair to night Wednesy 1 {‘June’ written in blue ballpoint below} this is the 1 day of June it rained all the forenoon Charles and George went in the afternoon Thursday 2 it rained this afternoon Mr Griffin Died the 1 day of the Month �Friday 3 we tore down part of the Cookhouse Tory and I went to Mr blacks I got a letter from Ezra to day Mrs black told me all about Willia and Maggy and Ezra she says they are doing well Saturday 4 Mr and Mrs Vanallen came back Thursday went home to day Sunday 5 Min and Charles went to Church in the morning Tory and I in the Evening it is a nice day Monday 6 Charles and George drew sand this afternoon Tuesday 7 they are moving the House to day got it back far anough to night had 7 Men they worked very hard 1887 {written in pencil on top of page} Wednesday 8 took all day to turn it around they worked very hard Thursday 9 Clark Balkwell here to day George has gone to Mr Blairs to a plowing Bee it is a nice day Andrew Rose here Friday 10 Charles and Clark went to Otaway to day Mrs Louge here and staid all night last night Saturday 11 Min went to Town for the Boys to day Sunday 12 G we all went to Church this Morning Tory went to Hexton Monday 13 the Mason came to day Tory went to Mr Armstrongs comenced the wall Tuesday 14 Tory went to Prescot Charles went to Winchister Wednesday had 2 Men besides our own they comenced the wall 13 {word the also written above wall} Thursday 16 I went to Mr Frauts and Mr Colmans Tory got a letter from Lucy Friday 17 Charles went to Town I went to the Grave yard Saturday 18 Min and I went to Town got a pair Boots and a dress Tory got a Letter from Ezra she is not back yet Sunday 19 Charles and MIn went to the Baptist Church Sid Shaw was here for Diner and Tea we had Strawberries for Tea we had them Friday �Monday 20 Min washed the Baggs Mr Caning and Sid Shaw was here for Diner caned Strawberries Tuesday 21 Robert Parker and Wife Hanah Lisa and 2 Children here to day Tory came home to night Wednesday 22 Charles went to Winchester for Doors and Windows Thursday 23 Charles has 6 Teams drawing Lumber to day Friday 24 Charles and George drew Lumber to day Mrs Balkwell Clark comenced work to day got a letter from Laury and Magy and Sam and Aunt Aurillia to day had a social at Vanalens Saturday 25 Min and I went to Alec Hyndmans this Afternoon Sunday 26 Charles Min George and Troy all went to Church Monday 27 the Girls are making me a dress to day Tuesday 28 the Girls washed to day it is very warm Camp meting comced to day Wednesday 29 Tory and I went to Camp Meting to day I staid she came home Thursday 30 still at the Camp Meting went to Jo Carsons to night Friday 31 this is the first day of July am not well got a pain in my breast Tory went to a picknick for the Sundy School 4 Schooll Saturday 2 {July written in pencil above and underlined in blue ballpoint} came home from the Camp Ground to night good Metings Sunday 3 Charles and George went to Camp Meting to day Monday 4 the Girls washed Charles went to Winchester mr Sheik and Alec Hyndman here for Diner Tuesday 5 a very warm day we are all very busy now Wednesay 6 I went to Morisburg with Mrs Vanalen to day Monday 11 got home to day had a good visit was very tired Tuesday 12 the Girls went picking Berries to day dun well �Wednes 13 a very warm day Mr Homes and the painter here all night Thursday 14 Anne Coleman Died Tory went down to Church Friday 15 the Girls went picking berries got 17 pounds smashed my finger to day Saturday 16 Anne Coleman was buried to day a heavy rain last night Sunday 17 Charles and Min went to Church it rained to day Monday 18 the Girls washed and went picking berries in the Afternoon Tuesday 19 I went to Aleck Smiths and Mr Frasers to day Wednesay 20 a very warm day the boys are in their Hay Thursday 21 they are stacking Hay my finger is very sore went to Winchester to day good by to my booke for a while Wednesday 24 {August written in pencil above} of August Willia Campbell and Jane An Dougle was married they had 2 Clowdy days Saturday 27 I got home to day been gone 5 weeks glad to get home Sunday 28 Min Tory and I went to Church in the morning Monday 29 Sent a letter to sam and Ezra got 3 letter while away Tuesday 30 Tory went to Vanalens we had company yesterday and to day Wednesdy 31 we had company to day tore down the bedrooms Thursday 1 {‘August’ written in blue ballpoint beneath ’September ?’ written in pencil beneath that} this is the 1 day of August {‘September’ written in pencil above} put a new floor in the kitchen John McCarger and wife here to day went to Martha {‘beg’ written above} Friday 2 got sick to day the house is to cold for me Saturday 3 a good deal better but I cant stand the noise Sunday 4 Tory and I went to Church I staid at Tibs �Sunday 15 got home to day been gone 3 weeks glad to get home Monday 16 Mary jane Brown came to help Tory make a Dress Jim Griffin came to day to give the house the 2 Coat Sunday 9 {October written in pencil above} this is the 9 of October was at Church this Morning he finished painting the house on Friday the 6 Monday 10 Clark and Bob came back to day went last Friday Thursday 13 Tory started to day for Johns how I did hate to see her go Friday 14 it is very lonesome with out Tory hope she got there safe Saturday 15 there was an excursion to Smiths falls price 50 cents 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Sunday 16 Charles Min and I went to the stone Church Monday 17 Charles comenced to by Grain at the Station Tuesday 18 Min went to Kemptville to day it rained last night Friday 22 {Saturday is written above and below the struck out word Friday} I am 65 to day it is very cold to day Charles went to Winchesters for the doors got but 1 Mr Carson was buried to day at 10 Oclock Sunday 23 Mr Cook was buried to day at half past 10 Monday 24 John Tomson was buried to day at half past 10 Tuesday 25 Mrs Beggs was here to day a very cold day Sent a letter to Sam Tory and Ezra the 24 Thursday 27 Charles came home to day Mary Middagh and Lucy Ervin came here Alec Gregory and wife here Friday 28 went to Clarks with Mary and Mr Woods Saturday 29 they went home to day painted the floor snowed �Friday 4 {‘November’ written in blue ballpoint above} this is the 4 of November Tibs birth day I staid with her all night Sunday 6 Charles and Min went to Church to day Monday 7 Moved in the Stove to day Tuesday 8 killed 4 pigs Mr Wood here the Boys got done to night Wednesday 9 Mrs Cumings died this Morning Charles went to otawa George tore the kitchen down got a letter from Lucy Thursday 10 Min took me down to Tibs this Afternoon Friday 11 Mr Hyndman and I went to the Funeral it Snowed Saturday 12 got a letter from Tory O how I mis her Tuesday 15 {‘Nov.’ written above} Tiby had a young Daughter {underlined in blue ballpoint with ‘Esther’ written beside} this morning Saturay 19 got a letter from Lucy Laury Ezra and Tory Jo B Joseph Ratherford Died to day Tuesday 29 I came home to day Tib is prety smart got a nice baby {underlined in blue ballpoint} Wednesay 30 Charles went to the Corners to day for a Door Thursay 1 {‘December written in pencil above} the first day of December it is very Cold finished painting to night Friday 2 took up a carpet to day begining the painter Saturday 3 finished painting last nigh to night whitined and papered 2 rooms Saturday 3 to day he Whitened and papered to rooms to day Saturday 3 cleaned out some rooms to day Min Oiled a bed room Sunday 4 it is raining to day Joseph Crouder Married the 25 of November Monday 5 Washed a Carpet to day Sent 3 Letters A A V {continued on the next page of the diary} Neil Macintires wife was Buried the 5 of December �Tuesday 6 put down my bed room Carpet to day Wednesy 7 put a carpet on the spare bed room up stairs Thursday 8 had the Big machine to day here 2 nights Mrs Martin here Friday 9 put down a Carpet in the Parlour to day Saturday 10 put down a carpet in the Dining room to day it is raining got a Letter from Lucy to day Sent one to Laura and Ezra 1 Decem Sunday 11 it is still raining we did not go to Church Monday 12 fixed up Lucys and Torys room went to Hyndmans Tuesday 13 Min Washed got a Letter from Tory sent 1 to W and John Wednesday 14 Min and Alma went to see Jane Charles went to Town Thursday 15 5 Men to day they are Diging a well Friday 16 4 Men to day Min came home to Day Saturday 17 they got watter to day went down 18 feet Sunday 18 Charles and Min went to Church I wrote to Tory to day Monday 19 they finished Stoning the well to day Jim Clark helped Tuesday 20 a nice day got a letter from Tory and sint one Wednesay had Oysters Clarks and Beggs Christys and Cas Mr Graham and Miss Martin Married to night at 5 Wednesday 21 killed a Beef Bob Black and Miss Pelton Married to night Thursday 22 a nice day Charles and George went to the woods Friday 23 Charles went to Otaway this Morning Saturday 24 Charles came home to night brought me a book for Xmas present Sunday 25 Min gave me a present of a Fur Jacket for a Xmas preasant a nice one it is cost 35 Dollars I spent Xmas with Tiby got a letter from Lucy and one from Tory Satury �Monday 26 was at Alecks they had a roast Turkey for Diner Tuesday 27 came home to day found no one here dont know where they are they were at Kemptville Wednesday 28 William Clark and Alace McCleaster was Married to day Charles and Min went to the Meding they were Married at 5 Oclock it snowed all day Thursday 29 it is blowing very hard to day and very cold Friday 30 it is very cold Charles commenced to Draw wood to day 5 loads drew Names of parents {‘married Oct. 1st 1843’ written in blue ballpoint} John Middagh Born August 23 1813 Died May 5 1885 Lucy Arvilla Rosseter Born October 22 1822 {‘died 1900’ written in pencil beside with ‘Nov 21st ’ written in blue ballpoint} Names of Children John Harvey Born September 30 1844 Mary Middagh Born January 11 1846 Died October 22 1879 Charles Henry Born August 23 1847 Sally Middagh Born April 28 1849 Lucy Aurilla Born March 3 1851 Died August 10 1852 Lucy Aurilla Born December 2 1852 Dinah Elizabeth Born November 4 1854 {‘Died June 30th 1896’ written in blue ballpoint beside} Willian Aubrose Born May 8 1857 Samuel Born April 8 1859 Victoria Abigail Born May 27 1861 Sylvester John Born July 18 1863 Died August 17 1884 �Ezra Sipes Born February 26 1864 Parents Married John Middagh & Lucy A Rosseter October 1 1843 Children Married John Harvey & Florence P Prouty September 14 1881 Mary Middagh & Robert Parker October 27 1876 Charles Henry & Mary An Shaw September 24 1877 Sally Middagh & William Hyndman March 28 1871 Lucy A Middagh & James Carson June 10 1878 Dinah E Middagh & Alexander Hyndman June 11 1873 William A middagh & Maggie Belingham January 7 1884 Samuel Middagh & Laury Paus March 10 1887 Victoria A Middagh & Thomas Jamieson Married September 9 1891 Florence Arvilla Jamieson born Nov 18/93 Saw ye my Saviour Saw ye my Saviour Saw ye my Saviour and God O he Died on Calvery to Atone for you and me And to purchase our pardon with Blood He was Extended He was Extended Shamefuly Nailed to the Tree O he Bowed his Head and Died Thus my Lord was Crucified To Atone for A World that was Lost �Jesus hung Bleeding Jesus Hung Bleeding Three Dreatful Hours in pain And the Solid Rocks were Bent Through Creations vast Extent When the Jews Crucified the God Man Darkness Prevailed Darkness Prevailed Darkness Prevailed ore the Land And the Sun refused to Shine when His Magesty Divine Was Derided Insulted and Slain When it was finished When it was finished And the Atonement was made He was taken by the Great And Embalmed in Spices Sweet And wa in a New Sepulchre Laid {Lucy written at bottom of page} the 4 of October heard a Sermon in the Methodist Church from 2 Corinthens 5 Chapter 1 verse) Sunday the 11 a Sermon in the Presbyterien Church from Corinthians 4 Chapter 4 verse Sunday the 18 heard a Sermon from 2 Corinthens 7 8 9 verses Sundy the 25 from Malachi 3 Chapter 8 verse Sunday the 11 from Amos 4 Chapter 12 verse 1 verse 3 verse The Sun of Man they did Betray Now Hung between He was Condemed and led away The Earth and Skies Think O my Soul on that dread day Behold in agony Look on Mount Calvery He dies Behold him Lamb like led along Hark Siners hear �Sorounded by a wicked Throng His mournful cries Acused by each lying Tongue Come see how great And thus the Lamb of God they Hung His pain Upon the Shameful Tree A Soldier pierced 2 verse Him when he Died Hark Men and Angels hear the Sun Then healing streams He Cries for help but O theres none Came from his side He treads the Wine press all alone Twas this the Lord His Garments Stained with Blood Was Crucified In lemintations hear him cry Stern Justice then Elo Lamd saback tha ni Was Satisfied Soon Death will close his langued Eyes When Christ He soon will mount the upper Skies Their Lord The Conquering Son of Man Was Slain 4 verse Tis don the dreatful Debt is paid The great atonement now is made Siner on him your Guilt was laid For you he spilt his Blood For you he left the Courts Above For you he left his Fathers Love That you the Length and Breadth might prove And Might and Depth of perfect love �Be swalowed up in God Mrs John Middagh Lucy Middagh Lucy Middagh For more information on Lucy Middagh, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, 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Lucy Middagh Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05fcd126d69771ef05e33c98375931c2.pdf afa088dd1dd42c442f7d387eec6a6b8a PDF Text Text �Keep this book for the sake of the New York trip Jan 1907 �����January TUESDAY, 1 1867 Home all day a whole load of Freds folks came about noon dinner over work one up Wellers folks came spent the evening had a very pleasant time. WEDNESDAY, 2 Milton took me to school started to go to teach very very lonely the things in the school all topsy turvy fixed them up got to teaching about half past nine with three scholars. THURSDAY, 3 Started for school afoot and alone only four scholars terrible lonely spent the evening a Willies Laycox George & Sams folks were there had a very pleasant time but everything did not just suit. �January FRIDAY, 4 1867 Only one more scholar all small Oh if there only some more come I’m so lonely a pleasant day but no hopes of getting home to night for Bryans signed folks are thrashing .My agreement SATURDAY, 5 At Byans all day sewing and busying myself as best I could The thrashers had a great time seeing which could tell the biggest stories but they had a greater time about their oats SUNDAY, 6 Went to meeting with Sarah & Bryan in the cutter Mr. T. spoke splendidly cheated him out of his ride in the cutter after dinner had a great sing started for home arrived about 6 took Sarah for a ride to the school house They had company �January MONDAY, 7 1867 Brighter prospects fourteen scholars to day great times in Meaford at the election Stuarts works his liquor pretty well gets in for the reeve with the wonderful majority of five Had six more scholars time seems to fly a little faster to day one of the auditors came and wished me to let out school half past three , did so WEDNESDAY, 9 Went to Josiahs this forenoon got some money went to Meaford this afternoon met a cutter coming up the big hill went back to Meaford in it . bought several little trinkets settled some debts made a visit and got to Bryans about ten o’clock Traded 5.05$ Paid 30+80+2.00 Got a present �January THURSDAY, 10 1867 Begin the days work with fresh vigor after the holiday had a great read in a nice book it was a beautiful poem called Evangeline there is some beautiful ideas in its verse FRIDAY, 11 It is pleasant to think to day is the last day of school in the week every thing about the same as usual only I was put off the track by hearing some bell go past the school house which met with an accident the same evening SATURDAY, 12 Memorable day went to Owen Sound had some pictures taken done some visiting had a nice drive home and some very pleasant talk on the way arrived home safe and soundly Ex 3.50 �January SUNDAY, 13 1867 George took me to meeting today a small congregation a ride home in the cutter two others accompanying, after dinner a good sing and a better one in the evengin up to Georges, came to Bryans about 9o’clock MONDAY, 14 Another day of school teaching over there is no use making excuses about it I believe I dislike it worse every day plenty to do twenty six scholars to day . 10 O’clock P.M. all gone to bed baby crying like sixty teaching went a little better today went to Josiahs tonight but he was going away so I came home without doing any business �January WEDNESDAY, 16 1867 Twenty eight scholar today just as many as Parish to accomodate had the boys and girls change sides walked to missionary meeting it did not go very nice after riding in the cutter (?) 3 cents THURSDAY, 17 Had a ride to school today after the steers Miss Craig gave me a visit walked home and it stormed like sixty got home Catherine was here she spent the evening read some in my poems FRIDAY, 18 Another weeks teaching over my head but I have come far short of doing my duty I am to Bryans in likelihood of getting home it is early but I am awful sleepy I expect I am a little lonesome �January SATURDAY, 19 1867 Darned , mended , and fixed all this forenoon dressed up and started to walk was overtaken and got a ride went to the P.O. got a couple of letters one was filled with Photographs went night with Fannie saw George to stay allgave her one of my Photographs & Martha 20 Went to meetingSUNDAY, with Fannie Mr. Sinclair spoke very will Hiram & Lydia were there started to go home in the ~~~~ They overtook us coaxed us to go home with them met a whole pile of folks got our dinner. Had a sing a pleasant talk on a certain subject in a certain book and returned the [?] MONDAY, 21 16C.P.M. Got to school this morning after nine O’clock no fire no [?] there all as silent as the tomb if it would stay as silent all day I would be well pleased fixed my to night and read some in Hiawatha read some in the better book about how should they hear without a bench �January TUESDAY, 22 1867 Twenty four scholars to day nearly all late whipped a little to day and sent one home my patience got pretty well worked got a bad cold a person called to put a notice on the WEDNESDAY, 23 door. Worst scholars I have had this year got a new register today made out the last half years re82 port since school which is 11 115 Father is here over night the first time he has been here since I came here. It is nearly ten O’clock I must read some & THURSDAY, 24 go to bed. Another day over without any particular events Jim took father home in the cutter there is Missionary meeting to night but I did not go have been puzzling my brains over the Annual report not done yet �January FRIDAY, 25 1867. Another great load off my shoulders a weeks care, and I finishe that awful report had a ride home from school tonight. It is early yet tonight I think I shall cover my book and read some yet SATURDAY, 26 Rode part of the way home with Clarkes boys the rest of the way there was no track went to Georges stay night all had a great time �MONDAY, 28 January 1867. at Brians spent the evening with Mary and I ought to be the best boy on earth for reasons that I will not God in his state . May kindness bless us and may we live lived for him who TUESDAY, 29 and died for us Had a ride to school in the cutter to school I guess I am getting so sleepy I don’t know what I am doing no person there two sleighs soon came the day passed better than escpected WEDNESDAY, 30 Note: This was written over top of the previous entry. Such strange feelings I have today I never had before it is strange to account for them (very) �January THURSDAY, 31 1867 Myria sent a letter off to Adah and I sent my Photo graph . Bri came home from Meaford tonight and a letter and brought me such another letter I never got. It was one worth so full of everything that is while getting FRIDAY, 1 loving and good February The day passed the same old we all thing went to until Hirams in the evening school was nearly music & quite a pleasant time some had 4 O’clock whennight I saw a cutter staid all with a plaide in around the hill disappointed it coming was greatly to was only Sarah & Jinnie found Abbie thereSATURDAY, 2 find it rode home and Up early learnt to play two or three pieces after breakfast had a good time had a one of the best talks ever was Fleming & Jonnie came after a while S&J went home with her [ ? ] for the [ ? ] paid $3.00 for school. Mertle & Melissa there in the evening had some loud [?]50 cent Ex 4.50 �February Went to meeting in SUNDAY, the 3 cutter 1867 Mr. Trout was not there Mr. Layton spoke to us E. She was there went up the shore in their sleigh pretty serious make up for it in the evening going to Bs getting better & better acquainted came in took tea started home about 8 oclock Had than wrote MONDAY, 4 part of a letter today more trouble today I have had this year whipped two scholars very near broke their heart. Mother & G & Phebe are here all night we have another inhabitant than we had last night TUESDAY, 5 The folks here are getting wonderful work at last they think they are they are guessing around in all directions they have not quite hit the mark nursed the most of the time tonight �February WEDNESDAY, 6 1867. on hand 8.65 The folks are all gone to bed and I will be there soon for I am awful sleepy . The folks here just talk to me as if they knew everything I was up very early and O dear I am so sleepy THURSDAY, thrashed I believe I could stay up 7a Bs while longertoday if I had some G. company. I believe I am sick to night the folk think so at any rate there must be something wrong for I have been trying to read some in my Poems and it don’t go right at all I am sick and tired of everything and so I am going to bed and its only a little after seven I hope my mind will be settled in the morning Feel rather better than I did last night only I’m in a stew for fear I will not get to Meaford tomorrow. Bs folks had lots of company today the wanted me to go to meeting tonight but I did not choose to Just been thinking what I was up to a week ago �February Went SATURDAY, 9 settled with D.M. to 1867 Ex 1.68 Meaford this morning Lib & Jonnie were there in the cutter went to the P.O. there was a good looking envelope there for me got home about noon Maggie & Robert were down in the evening Jennie was at Mr. Rs in the afternoon to bed 1Ock SUNDAY, Tired 10 to coax William to take me to meeting in the cutter could not make it out had to go in the slay quite a number of strangers ath there Mr. Sinclair spoke went to Ts after they took me to Bs after to night dinner awful sleepy MONDAY, 11 The wind blew like sixty today green wood pretty tough time keep-ing the school house warm read some to Mother & Maria this evening it is pretty cold here or I should be tempted to write some more in something else �February TUESDAY, 12 1867 A Visitor today for a short time and piles of visitors here when I got home went to the concert tonight there was an awful jam half of the folks were from O.S. Some music & recititations WEDNESDAY, 13 Raining and blowing the snow is going very fast quite a stream running by the School house committed some of my thoughts to paper had thirty scholars today THURSDAY, 14 The water was over the road this morning went across in a sleigh Bryan went to Meaford and never went to the P.O. it is too bad and it Valentines day too such a beautiful night it is too nice to go to bed �February FRIDAY, 15 SATURDAY, 16 1867 Done teaching for this week I am so glad had a headache all day to day twenty nine scholars gave some cards for recitations expect I shall sleep with ma tonight I feel like another girl today had such a splendid time reading my letters got a Valentine & had my first experience in nursing today expect Sarah & I will take care of the baby tonight 28cts this morning SUNDAY, 17 Went to meeting got there meeting was not in went to the P.O. put something in the letter box came back to meeting Mr. Trout was there gave us a good talking to about living in love �February MONDAY, 18 1867 Went to school in a great hurry this morning got there just nine three new scholars a large school came home a lot of Bs relatives were there some are staying all night snowed some today TUESDAY, 19 About the same old thing one new scholar rather lonesome evengings without mother lots of visitors but not much company for me went to see J. Bs baby tonight a most pitiable object WEDNESDAY, 20 B. Spike & family went away this morning wanted to send to the P.O. awful bad today but was not fast enough finished Myria’s dress this evening it is late and I am very sleepy �February THURSDAY, 21 1867 Been cutting up with Myria all the evening got her to joking some this week of teaching nearly over with but why I should I wish it to be so when it is so badly spent because the bad that I would not that I do every day I come short of doing my duty 11 O’clock P.M. awful lonesome a lookef for somebody all this evening came up stairs and wrote a couple of letters to drive away the Blues lent .50 feel a good deal better now SATURDAY, 23 Walked to Meaford this afternoon got a letter from a Dear good fellow after had the great happiness a few minutes of seeing the writer face to face a little later a ride home in the cutter and a glorious time in the evening about nine W.F. came staid all night ~~ went home Paid Myria 97 cts Ex. 97 �February Went SUNDAY, to meeting 24 1867 with W. F. in the cutter . J.H. sent a letter to let us know he wished to let us know that he wished to be separated from us no need of it. T.J. smashed his cutter up this morning Maggie & Hattie along no person hurt MONDAY, 25 Nothing of consequence occured to day the same old monotonous school teaching I hardly have room in the little old rickety school house for any class Oh, Dear O dear when are another 26 good chat We going to have TUESDAY, Went night went to Mrs. T. Johnsons tostaid till meeting time to meeting in misery all the time thinking how I was going to get home that fellow tried to get in my way but I would not let him Mr. Burlys child died this afternoon �February WEDNESDAY, 27 1867 I went to Meaford to day to get My watch fixed but Vick was not at home Went to Mrs Day and stopped over night with Hattie went up in the [ ? ] [ ? ] kips jolting THURSDAY, 28 me all the time It is one month since I wrote in this book all has gone right since Winter at least we have had some fun tonight and Broken smooth March some good talk the ice is and the current runs can think aloud now FRIDAY, 1 to school this morning with Walked up ~~ the roads mostly all mud the fields nearly all bare, looks consid erably more like spring than it generally does in St. Vincent for the time of the year. That old scamp had the impudence to ask my company to a social Went home with Hiram �March SATURDAY, 2 1867 Snowed and blowed but notwithstanding that detestable fellow found his way over here pretending to want to buy a farm W. F. drove up about dark in all his glory SUNDAY, 3 Abbie and I went to meeting this morning in W.Fs cutter he walke the most of the way Mr. Cox spoke to us went home with Bryans after meeting went upstairs and read MONDAY, 4 Came home from school to night sewed some thought I was nearly sick laid down on the lounge �March TUESDAY, 5 1867 Felt first humdrum all day to day was not sleepy a bit Myria scolded me a little could not take it read some in a book read some more in a better book went to bed about ten WEDNESDAY, 6 The clock awful slow very late when school convened by the day and as a natural consequence late when school was out Harpers were here read some more in that book THURSDAY, 7 That scape[?] of a Jack[ ? ] had the impudence to another �March FRIDAY, 8 1867 Some of my scholars stayed away to fire for the social I expect there was plenty left all the young folks gone off to try and enjoy themselves there is to be some music there SATURDAY, 9 Went to the match Sarah went along called to George had a good chat went home up to see Mrs. Howe learned how to do some work, got home about dark had a good time in the evening with Abbie she wasn’t very well SUNDAY, 10 Went to meeting in the sleigh Mr. Sinclair presented a portion of the truth to us very plainly came home in the cutter with Maggie Mrs. Jay came too had a very pleasant ~~ little time with �March 1867 MONDAY, 11 Maggie and I did not get up this morning till about school time she did not go to school to day going to Massey G. Spike visited the school this afternoon a short time Maggie and I had a spledid good chat tonight Maggie went to school this afternoon we were an hour or two coming home visitors here all night ~~ came here a little after dark stayed all night had a most miserable time took WEDNESDAY, 13 me up to the top of the hill with the cutter walked the rest of the way the Superintendant visited the school this afternoon he praised the school so much I feel quite encouraged �March THURSDAY, 14 1867 Stormy this morning had a ride to school walked home did some at my piecing read some went to bed early Bryan saw ~ in Meaford today FRIDAY, 15 Awful cold this morning walked to school could hardly keep from freezing after I got there let them spell down this afternoon gave some cards for recitations SATURDAY, 16 Wrote a letter to cousin W this morning went to Meaford after dinner got a letter from my dear ~ Sarah went with me shopping answered that letter or tried to did nicely got a hymn book not make out E 2.55 �March Went SUNDAY , 17 to meeting Brother Prosser read 1867 with Sarah in the new Test brother Sterling & Layton escorted us to be steadfast in the faith went with George after meeting went to Bryans with William and Abbie in the cutter MONDAY, 18 Commenced to read my reviews to day some splendid reading in them only nineteen scholars stormy and cold a sermon by a Baptist minister in my school house to night did not go TUESDAY, 19 Finisched reading one of my reviews today noon. Abbie had company to night Bryan went over to see Milton and I went along mother was over to Hirams baby sick. came home about ten �March WEDNESDAY, 20 Abbie went off to honey so I went 1867 eat to visiting it is such a beautiful night I could not make out much I had to look at the moon all the time Abbie brought meTHURSDAY, some 21honey Finished my letter this morning thought I was going to send it away but did not got a dear one tonight had another fit got over it in the evening FRIDAY, 22 Finished a letter after school went to Meaford and posted it done some other business came back to Brians about seven awful tired George and Phebe were there he take me home arrived home around ten 18 cts �March 1867 SATURDAY, 23 Sarah took a very fine plan to make me get up this morning she was going into my pocket I did not care much about that. Went to Meafod after dinner no order nor letter expected to see somebody this evening disappointed SUNDAY, 24 E 2.00 Such a lonesome time I had came over to Bryans after with Lib read and today Breakfast sung until I was sick and tired of everything. Oh when am I ever going to see any person again MONDAY, 25 Abbie is still with me also Mrs. Spike William Henry Miss Granger here today George came after his mother. I got an awful funny letter tonight I think the writer must have been in a great humour when he wrote it would liked to have seen him about then �April 1867 MONDAY, 1 It rained and snowed all sorts today forgot my key this morning sent Johnny for it intended to go to Meaford but it was so stormy was very busy this evening TUESDAY, 2 Went across to the fourth line and to Meaford did some business for Milton got my order which amounted to $2. 96. went to Catherines stayed all night slept with Lydia WEDNESDAY, 3 All frozen up this morning started to come home 25 after seven 25 to nine sent Miltons letter home by Mrs. Drummond walked pretty slow when I was with her finished my apron tonight �April THURSDAY, 4 Fixed up 1867 my room this morning went to school it was raining only twenty scholars home tonight through the rain had some sugar to eat finished some work had on my hands for a good while Was quite astounded to wake up this morning and find that the earth was again wrapped in a cloak of white the Italian was here when I came home had a great time eating sugar brought Abbie a bunch and myself a piece Stayed in the house all day today the roads were so bad I could not get home worked at my quilt the most of the time I have thirty six blocks done Sent Myria 25 cts the Italian gave ma a pen handle �that position I heard horses feet looked and saw some person whom I took to be Jim Martin but when he had put his horses out and was coming to the house I found I was mistaken SUNDAY, 7 1867 April Could hardly make up my mind whether to go to meeting or not wanted to go so bad could hardly make up my mind to stay at home read the most of the forenoon up stairs in the window while in somehow we happened to find ourselves up stairs in my bedroom and the time flying uncommonly fast The folks in the next room are having a great deal of fun I think by the sound some thief stole my pen and put another in its place I think he has cheated himself this time. TUESDAY, 9 Had a gentleman a stranger he told was Mr. Noland was a teacher enquired to Euphrasie. My did some piecing visitor his name formerly the way head aches �April WEDNESDAY, 10 1867 Came off up stairs when I came from school tonight braided some pieced some went down stairs had our tea alone in the evening Sarah read to us out of “How to prosper” THURSDAY, 11 Went to Mr. Mc Lean there was preaching at the school house Ada nor I did not go Mrs. Burns & Lundry were there Ada and I talked nearly all night FIRDAY, 12 Beautiful mornings now came home to night and cut up like sixty cooled off went to sewing got tired and went to reading when got tired of that went to bed �April SATURDAY, 13 1867 How beautifully the birds are singing this morning walked home this morning found Abbie in bed Milton on the lounge the rest at work sewed some for Abbie twisted some yarn going to sleep with Sarah MONDAY, 15 Rained to day which ever way you turn there is water over the road the little brooks which before seemed all pastime and all play act now as if they were mad and roaring for their prey �April TUESDAY, 16 1867 Beautiful evening too nice to go to bed spent the evening sewing and reading some in P.S. Arthur books. Bl was to Meaford got a letter for Lib nothing but a paper for meWEDNESDAY, 17 Cut out and pieced two blocks read some about Annie Lee aloud came up stairs read a chapter by moonlight want to see ~ THURSDAY, 18 Walked home from school got arrived here at six Abbie’s head broke out with the Erysipelas [sic] Sarah to Meaford for medicine mother sick and no person to do anything got a letter �April FRIDAY, 19 1867 Sarah went to Meaford Lib and I scrubbed and worked like littel sailors sent Judson after a letter he lost it looked for it. awfully tired. J. D, found the letter SATURDAY, 20 Took Sarahs place today have something of an idea now what she has to do & feel sorry for her I think she has the worst time of it but Oh! if I couldL&Sonly see ~ just for one hour SUNDAY, 21 are in rapture Of all the lonesome days that ever this is passed the worst. I over my head cannot believe that it was lonesomeness that ailed me tried to think was sick that did not go much better �MONDAY, 22 April Another winter this 1867 morning I am very sorry to write it but had to stay in with one of my unruly scholars for a short time busied myself knitting did not read a bit L&S were reading spent some of the time playing with Hattie I could had TUESDAY, 23 hardly work such a pain in my side knit a little read some the most of the folks went to Mr. Simmons funeral heard that I had ~ WEDNESDAY, 24 Johnny was to Meaford today got my paper but nothing more went out to the barn with the girls but it was so cold did not stay long had a nice little sing read some went to bed early �THURSDAY, 25 April Staid awake 1867 for hours and hours last night thinking felt the effects of it in school today went to Whitelaws tonight Miss Layton & Miss a short Stephens were there �SUNDAY, 28 April 1867 I did not see my Dear Mary for 3 weeks to speak to her at the 9 th . My or our not describe pen my enjoyment can pleasure so May and �May Went a WEDNESDAY, 1 visiting 1867 again tonight went to James Laycox’s some [?] had been trying to sell him apple trees tryed to tease me a little turned the subject came home got Bryan to tell me all about court affairs THURSDAY, 2 At Mr. Johnsons Sarah with tonight all FRIDAY 3 Sarah & I went up to Mr. Karr’s had a very good visit with Kate never up that far before nice looking country �May SATURDAY, 4 1867 Started for home this morning found Libbie had beat me got there the night before Our folks about the same as usual Abbie and I sung all the evening slept with Sarah SUNDAY, 5 Came over to B.L. this afternoon the start found MONDAY, 6 A whole lot of little pusses today that never were to school before they were comical littel fellas make me laugh in spite of myself 31 scholars Lizzie came back to day paid Johnson for making fire 2.00 �May TUESDAY, 7 1867 Another little urchin today which knew enough to laugh and talk was going visiting only looked so much to reading before I knew it so L& S are cleaning did not much engagedWEDNESDAY, 8 like rain house got hear about supper Had thirty two scholars to day a lot more little rats if I may so express myself went up to Mr. Matthews to night called to Sterlings when I came back found L. Bond here when I came home THURSDAY, 9 Libbie and I talked some after we went to bed and was consequently a little sleepy this morning she only went part of the to school with me 35 scholars today finished my stockings wrote a letter �3.04 Went to Meaford after school trudged about could not get anything wanted Posted Letter walked home again beautiful moonlight spent the evening May reading FRIDAY, 10 the 1867 papers SATURDAY, 11 Walked home this morning our folks are up to their ears cleaning house cut up this evening till I was ashamed of myself got the good book read some to bed quite cooled off SUNDAY, 12 George came along this morning so I went to meeting with him W.F. spoke to us somebody came back with us did not expect had a nice little time a walk after tea the moon shone on us for the first time �May MONDAY, 13 1867 Miss Reynolds visited my school this forenoon came home to dinner rained so hard she stayed until evening went as far as their school house with her read a good story here TUESDAY, Rainy today 14 kept some of the scholars away mended and fixed some of my clothes read some poetry going to bed early tired some WEDNESDAY, 15 Still raining but faint hopes of its being fair tomorrow started some more knitting Brian gave me a present of a small slip of paper �May THURSDAY, 16 1867. About the same old size today wishing all day it was one day later in the week so I would be released from my prison FRIDAY, 17 Went home by the old school house when I came the creek where I used to play it seemed must still be going to school the folks pretty well Lib came home SATURDAY, 18 Lib and I went to Meaford and back in four hours posted letter for Lib had some fun Sarah and I called to Burton Leavens came home in time to see the moon rise in all her glory �May SUNDAY, 19 1867. Went to meeting in the wagon to day the first one that I saw at was ~ gave me something to console me C & S Covey came up in the afterto 20the 7th noon took meMONDAY, Walked to Meaford and back tonight called to see R.S. she is very sick could not help but feel bad to see a person so young and joyous to be cut off TUESDAY, 21 Rained today hopefull that it may not continue three days like last week made my dress , about 10 P.M. going to read a letter and then try sleep some �May WEDNESDAY, 22 1867. Trimmed my hat read one of my reviews through. it rains increasingly the Clouds do not disperse enough to let one ray of the sun shine THURSDAY, 23 When I came home from school give up coming home it was so wet sat down went to work could not be contented got up started for home arrived about dark W&L arrived soon after FRIDAY, 24 The day dragged away very slowly W&L enjoyed themselves tiptop but it made me lonesome on account of my disappointment stayed home sewed all day hailed some towards evening rained after but think it has cleared up �May SATURDAY, 25 1867 All day with my Ma again wanted W.F. to take me to my visitors Kate’s but he had to go horse back so poor me had to stay home he brought a beautiful bouquet home with SUNDAY, 26 him Did not like it much because our folks could not go to meeting this morning George went on foot brought a book for Abbie and a book mark for me the folks came past the MONDAY, 27 way with me A lot of us went up to Mr. Wards tonight my foot so sore could hardly get home had a pretty good visit �May TUESDAY, 28 1867. Very rainy all day but I had thirty three scholars went without my dinner could not come home did a good deal of sewing and some reading, hope I may get up earlier than did this morning WEDNESDAY, 29 Still dark and cloudy but the sun did show its face a while tonight then went to bed behind a big black cloud . The school house was filled full today 39 scholars THURSDAY, 30 The scholars acted just as bad as they knew how to day tried to have patience with them. Ma came up tonight to see us �May FRIDAY, 31 1867. Went to Mr. McLeans to tea Mrs. Shields & sister were there Ada came home with me we came across the woods awful wet and rough June SATURDAY, 1 Ada went away about seven talked a little about going to the shore but could not get started helped mother a little in the garden, Lib came home just dark SUNDAY, 2 I came up to the M today to pass the evening with one of the most lovely and most amiable young Lady that it has ever been my lot to become acquainted with. How the time was spent can only be imagined not told �June MONDAY, 3 1867. Walked over this morning after the rain, had some good company, horrid roads, arrive about 8 A.M. , awful tired tonight. I was here to dinner they tell me here all night tried to tease Mrs. C~ me TUESDAY, 4 Do think never heard so much crazy talk from a married woman as today pity the man that has to live with her she must be void of all natural feeling. New moon tonight finished some work WEDNESDAY, 5 Beautiful warm day. Walked to Meaford came home horseback Bryans stayed to meeting �June THURSDAY, 6 1867. Awful awful warm today came home for my dinner do think I did not feel the heat any worse all last summer very close this evening. Sarah was to a picking bee FRIDAY, 7 Another bee today did not go B got a new stove today. Walked home after seven a letter for me photographs in it SATURDAY, 8 Libbie came home this morning glad to think had not to walk so far Sarah went to Meaford waited for her while she was gone. Abbie has a bad headache �June SUNDAY, 9 took me 1867. Brewster to meeting Mr. T, very sick Maggie was there Sinclair spoke the best ever heard him. Hirams to our place up to Georges a minute or two Lib went along & Milton MONDAY, Sarah 10 came home with me tonight Such a dear sweet evening so warm so clear not a sound but the low murmuring of the river I am sure all nature must be emoting wonder what what my dear [? ] is thinking about just now dare say about his dear father TUESDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee after school home a little before dark almost dark, some company came stayed all night rained some �June WEDNESDAY, 12 1867. Went to J. Ls bee J there all night trimmed my hat THURSDAY, 13 Whole pile of men here the one with black hair about the only respectable one among them had some splendid times in the evening with that one FRIDAY, 14 BSs went to a funeral nice shower this afternoon only about twenty eight scholars. I did not go home expect to go to Meaford tomorrow �June SATURDAY, 15 1867. Milton over to dinner P. T. here a short time S.L. & I went to Meaford went with M. to 16. Line got Abbie a little doll of a hat she was pretty well pleased with it. Called to see R.S. expect it will be the last time Did not to to meeting stayed with Abbie after dinner went to the graveyard rode home with Fredericks pretty near giving up seeing any person when Abbie said J. & M were coming Abbie had ride. I had one in the evening by moonlight Kissed Maggie a sweet goodbye and started for the [?] about six awfully tired when I got here it was so warm had a little sleep before went to school. A great deal of wind evening and little rain this �June TUESDAY, 18 1867. it time with Maggie Had to go to Meaford to take some things back Heard that Rachel Snider departed this life this morning at 1 O’clock got up to the 7th took a notion to go home acted on pleasant WEDNESDAY, 19 Walked over this morning arrived about eight Another bee excused myself by being too tired. B. Ls had quite a time fighting fire today THURSDAY, 20 Went to see the last remains of R. Snider deposited in its last earthly house a person must have had a heart of stone not to have been moved a look at her mother was enough to make ones heart ache. Had school half a day Maggie us to the church went with �June FRIDAY, 21 1867 Libbie, Maggie and I visited Miss Munyards school this forenoon we had great times this afternoon Mr.& Mrs. Snider called gave Abbie a ride J.T. came for Maggie I went home with them SATURDAY, 22 Went out in the Cedar Grove this morning with the rest of the company up on the hill after dinner Mum & Rachel with us got some strawberries and a good time generally think it a very pretty place so near the lake home in the gig in the Went to meeting this evening morning Brothers C. & Stg did the speaking another discussion about Mrs. Dunn affair Overtook C. Craig came home with us Hirams folks over this afternoon �June 1867. MONDAY, 24 Milton brought in the waggon. to Mr. A. Burlys me over Went over with Lizzie TUESDAY, 25 Very warm looks little like rain Thirty eight scholars today ~~ here for dinner today I finished some work WEDNESDAY, 26 A splendid rain last night not quite so warm today went visiting tonight �June THURSDAY, 27 1867. The rain made some great times among us at noon cut up with Maggie & Hattie until I am as tired as the mischief only one more day this week and then I am a holiday Monday going to have O! that is so good. My first half year of teaching is ended, called at Mrs. Edwards as I was going home got home about dark Milton just got home ahead of me with a new spring seat SATURDAY, 29 to his wagon Spent my time lying in bed the doctor called to see me Abbie worked a nice little mark for me Fleming and his new buggy drove up shortly after dark. �June SUNDAY, 30 1867. Spent the most of the forenoon on the bed Jamie came up after dinner to see me read some for me Mr. Wellers folks called to see us this evening July MONDAY, 1 This is the first day in my life that I ever devoted to visiting any one lady & must say it is sweet to be all day with my dearest friend am sorry that she is not well she must take care of herself for her own sake and for Jamies and all her dear friends never felt so sorry to say goodbye to J~ as last night it seemed like as if my last and best friend was going leaving me alone away from home and almost sick but had a good sleep and feel a great deal better not to many scholars one good thing �July WEDNESDAY, 3 1867. Got the half yearly report partly made it out . Did not get my medicine until tonight it is horrid stuff THURSDAY, 4 Finished the report went to Meaford tonihgt along with Myria to get her eye lanced FRIDAY, 5 Been looking over some very dear good letters and find I have had about 120 pages from that same fountain in about five months �SUNDAY, 7 Up to Georges a little while this morning went to meeting heard Mr. White for the first time. came over to bryans this evening MONDAY, 8 I am spending another eve with my dear M~ and I have to write in her Diary and I would sooner write in her heart something so good that she never could erase it and would never want to ( I’ll try ) (Q.T.) �WEDNESDAY, 10 Sent one of my boys home today when I got home from school tonight was pretty near sick Jamie was here and I never saw him at all THURSDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee tonight came home and read some old letter my Dear friend and I had another good time tonight brightening our hopes and sealing our affections �July FRIDAY, 12 Most went off a good was left. a horse so I had 1867. all my scholars to the 12th had time with what Our folks sent over for me tonight a ride home SATURDAY, 13 Lib came home this morning shortly after. Miss J. Beatty came down we all went to Meaford in the afternoon done some shopping came home and made some sweet hearts SUNDAY, 14 Went to meeting this morning Bros Grant & Stirling did the speaking had a big load comnig home Judson brought me home tonight �July 1867. MONDAY, 15 Got caught in a rain storm as wet as a drowned rat when I got home cleared up a very pleasant evening now TUESDAY, 16 Our folks sent a horse over for me to go to Meaford on had a good ride back before dark. Mother tried to discourage me from going to the States could not see it G. may not come WEDNESDAY, 17 Had a splendid time with Maggie & Hattie think I got exercise enough today Mother went away this morning before I was up. My school is getting smaller �July THURSDAY, 18 1867. Did not sleep hardly any last night made up for it this morning Rebecca came here today Mr. Goss here all night. Went to Allison Burly tonight had quite a sing FRIDAY, 19 Walked home soon after I got here Libbie came and shortly after that Fleming buggy & all came along going to sleep with Abbie SATURDAY, 20 Fleming gave me a drive this morning this afternoon went to Meaford with Milton had a great deal of running about but did not make out much �Bro Lister proved very plainly that Christ is at present a king and has a kingdom on earth July SUNDAY, 21 As I came near the 7th, house had the great pleasure of seeing Bro Lister and two of his children he gave us a [?] sermon on Unity just spoke to ~ that was all! all! MONDAY, 22 Went to Meaford with B.L. heard Bro Lister splendid attention Maggie gave me something the girsl are here and I cannot read it TUESDAY, 23 O dear so close and hot can hardly live any where did not sleep much such a day of misery just alive that is about all finished reading Sacred poems today noon �If he never does anything worse than that I’llJuly wonder WEDNESDAY, 24 1867 Saw a little something of the effects of temper Jim got vexed and hurt one of the horses so badly they had to kill it I guess nearly all in the horses cried could hardly get any one to kill it THURSDAY, 25 About half sick had a notion to let Sarah teach this afternoon stuck it out myself. Ever so glad to think that I am going to have four weeks holidays so much comfort even if I cannot go to the states Started for Mr. Stirlings this morning about 5 O’clock got 16 dollars back to BLs at eight Johnny brought me part way home tumbled around the rest of the day �July SATURDAY, 27 1867. See Friday SUNDAY, 28 Did not go to meeting this morning Charlie & Connie up after meeting Abbie and I went with Charlie for a ride went to meeting in the gig James Beaty spoke MONDAY, 29 Rained this morning so I could not go to Meaford sewing all day went to Hirams horse back tonight he is sick �1867. TUESDAY, 30 July Gang home about Eleven Milton took me to Meaford fell in with a lot of picnicers had quite a time at Mrs. Jays a short time went to B. Ls coming my trunk home got WEDNESDAY, 31 Sewed all day Abbie helped me rained this afternoon after tea Sarah told me Frank was coming he had a rider also nearly dark Hattie & Maggie came about THURSDAY, dark stayed 1 J went home Hattie morning and gig school all night started off this with the horse visited Miss Battys went on to Mr. Pattersons got our dinner on up higher and higher visited J. Cooks school we went up so high that the air became very thin life became almost extinct even our horse failed to do its former service thought it time to return home cut up like 60 �August FRIDAY, 2 1867. Hattie & I finished our trip had a big time at Langs school and in the brick under the hill came home about two, ironed all the afternoon Maggie & Hattie went home this afternoon. SATURDAY, 3 Fixed my coat this forenoon Libbie & I went to Meaford this afternoon no money, no order rested with Hattie a while walked home Milton was going to hunt up some money did not want him to SUNDAY, 4 Mr. Mackie went to meeting with us Mr. Lister appeared very suddenly among us talked to us very nicely home in the gig pleasant chat got a scolding and a present went down to meeting in the evening. �August MONDAY, 5 1867. Did all sorts of trumpery cut up like sixty sometimes and sometimes just as much the reverse changeable little mortal at the best always in one extreme or the other TUESDAY, 4 At last we are about ready to make a start for the great Republic Lib & I went to M got our money did a little shopping saw ~~ about a minute and a half WEDNESDAY, 7 Started from home about 9 A.M. took the boat for Collingwood arrived 20 after 12 waited until three for the cars to start in Toronto after nine took a bus for American Hotel. Fare 2.50 �August THURSDAY, 8 1867. Went to Kingston on the boat took another boat for the cape the cars for Mansville expenses 11.50 whole fare from Meaford to Mansville 19 $ beautiful weather a very pleasant trip FRIDAY, 9 Came to Granpas today about 11O’clock they all know us had one of the greatest times ever heard of wrote a letter home to Abbie Willie posted it for me Mary & Auntie here this afternoon SATURDAY, 10 Spent the time very nicely with the friends here Auntie L. tried very hard to tease me a little wrote a letter. Coram called to take me home did not want to go just yet �August SUNDAY, 11 1867. The Disciples do not meet here now some have died and many have moved consequently I went to the Methodist & Baptist along with cousins Mary & Boardman Fish visited the graveyard dozens of my relatives there MONDAY, 12 Granpa went to town got Abbie a pretty knife. Cousin Walter Mechem came up with the buses & carriage to take us home with him Aunt Lydia & Cousin Mary Fish went too got here just dark had a nice time this evening Cousin Phene has a [ ? ] TUESDAY, 13 At uncle Meachems all day rained spoiled all our plans had a concert among ourselves tonight beautiful moonlight had a walk by moonlight but there is something lacking �Mother got some photos with M August WEDNESDAY, 14 1867. A Week this morning since I started the longest week ever put through. Us young folks went to Pulaski showed me all through the town came home. Mother and the Aunties went down to their cousins after dinner the two Mary’s were going but I played sick so to get a chance to write but there was some company came and they would not let me. Went with Walter for to bring the folks home THURSDAY, 15then when we got home all of us young folks went for a moonlight ride Josephine and I slept together last night for some cause we did not rest very well so we went to bed this afternoon while we were to sleep B. F came after Mary stayed till after tea Uncle John brought us to Granpas arrived little after dark FRIDAY, 16 Visiting is awful hard work I think I am awful tired to day one day this week rode about 20 miles another 17 went visiting this afternoon to S. Smiths came home Willie and I had a good chat he has a very sore throat Nearly two weeks since I heard from my Jamie would give something to see him just one little while tonight �August SATURDAY, 17 1867. Dotted down some of the occurences of the day was just going to write some cooking recipes when Walter and the rest drove up going to cousin Eastmans. Rhoddie hitched up the buggy mother and Lydia went and I went with Walter we had a time long to be embered going to sleep with Aunt LydiaSUNDAY, 18 the rest of the young folks went home Mother went to see Mrs. Ss sister read some in the good book some in Mary Bunyan, did not go to meeting had a nice shower pleasnat talk with cousins H and M Hunt Cousin Charley brought us home MONDAY, 19 about noon chatted with Granpa most of the afternoon about dusk my dear cousin Mary Fish came to speak a short time with me Boardman came to go home with her. Auntie Elsie is quite sick tonight so uncle is not quite so jolly as he was �expect to leave here tomorrowcalled for home Mary gave August [?] on Mrs. Salisberry me her picture B gave his too TUESDAY, 20 back 1867. took it so Went to sleep last night thinknig about my pet Jamie as usual dreamt a whole pile about hime thought I would get a letter to day but no letter for I was [?] Mary. Went down to see my dear cousin Mary her and B came home with me spent the evening such a good good 21 haveWEDNESDAY, all to ourselves in the bed- time we did room showed them our pictures We said goddbye to all the dear ones at Granpas is was a trying matter for all parties for it is possible we will never see them again cousin W brought us 8 miles to uncle John Meachems we called at Libbies but she was not at home THURSDAY, 22 Cousin Walter & Phene 10 mile to uncle T. Brewster we came through all sorts of country but there was one very beautiful place it was a chestnut grove the trees formed an arch over our heads so low that I could stand up in the carriage and touch them �August FRIDAY, 23 1867. Arrived at uncles last night about six cousin Ada has a splendid Piano gave us some music from it. Went all through the saltworks visited cousin E & G wrote two letter and posted them SATURDAY, 24 Today is aunt Amandas birthday up to the elbows picking this forenoon to the city twice this afternoon the guests arrived at six uncle Jud came with them splendid presents & music SUNDAY, 25 Uncle Jim brought us to uncle Judsons met a funeral folks all away from home uncle went and got them cousin Theo is a dear girl and uncle Jud is just one of the best men that ever lived indeed they are all as good as good �August MONDAY, 26 1867. Went to school with Thedie called to see Mrs. Boot in the evening came home about 8 went down town again saw Nate Hunter got a letter from Abbie the first one I have had nice time with my good TUESDAY, 27 old uncle Up and off this morning by seven Uncle & Auntie came with to cars good byes all said and away we whirred for Rochester Nettie is a little chatterbox her & I went up to the corners this evening to hear the band WEDNESDAY, 28 Auntie away Mr. Stephens called [ ? ] Net & I went to the bank 40 pr[?] did some shopping. got such a bad cold could not speak loud some of the time Auntie fired us up a dose they think I am in bed now but they are a little bit fouled Auntie came home about 10 O’clock �August THURSDAY, 29 Spent this forenoon strolling on Mt. Hope had a splendid view of the city. Uncle came with us 8 mile on the cars as far as Charlotte seen us safe aboard the steamer Cataract FRIDAY, 30 Started for Toronto about six was to arrive 5 this morning but but a storm drove us back to port and Oh! ~ its no use to try to write anything about it all I can say is that it was one day of misery. SATURDAY, 31 Yesterday about 4 took cars for Rochester changed cars for the falls just dark a little view of the splendour of nature changed cars for Hamilton stayed all night morning train for Toronto there at noon dinner at Jns G. good visit with all the folks all got the election fever started at 4 for Collingwood arrived between 9 & 10 all night at Camerons �September SUNDAY, 1 1867. First day of fall perfectly awful cold hired conveyance here cost 4$ dined at Mr. Hamiltons called to see Mrs. Jay. C went for Milton, home to my dear old home just dark all my dear pets were there dear good time MONDAY, 2 Came over in the gig nearly froze my toes started off for school once home eleven scholars teaching seems more of a pleasure than when I quit P. T. called this afternoon Myria makes me talk so much I cannot get any time to write to my friends TUESDAY, 3 fifteen scholars to day , more than I expected rained nearly all day it seems to me there must have been a mistake in the seasons this year that fall instead of summer followed spring. Wrote to Granpa �September WEDNESDAY, 4 1867. This morning wrote to Nate Brew came home for my dinner had 17 scholars wrote to Phene Meachem after school called on Mrs. J. L came home chatted long while with the folks5 were gone to bed Myria after THURSDAY, My scholars still on the increase two more today. Oh! dear me everything goes wrong this week just because I am not in a tune for teaching I think my holidays spoiled me it is 10 and B.L are drawing FRIDAY, 6 in yet Walked home carried a basket of crabs got there about dark Abbie rocking her self as usual and all the rest accordingly �September SATURDAY, 7 1867. Libbie came home loud time talking went to Meaford on horseback saw some of my friends posted five letters the other side W. F came about 10 O’clock our folks drawing in till late SUNDAY 8 To meeting long time since here before knew how to enjoy it Bryans & Hirams to our place to dinner J.&H called ride to cut up as usual of late a general [ ? ] in the evening they stay all night slept with Hattie MONDAY, 9 Quite a chat with Jamie this noon very pleasnat because unexpected unpleasant because so soon ended bother bother to these visitings much pleasanter to have them without as many ends Jamie thinks so I know One of took a notion to go home came back �September TUESDAY, 10 1867. Teaching went along finely to day some few of my scholars were foolish enough to leave and go to Meaford or rather their parents were foolish enough to let them sewing this evening beginning to get things picked up a little WEDNESDAY, 11 Feel today as if I might have gone through a sawmill or something worse last Thought Jamie was night going to find this space did not so I am not going to THURSDAY, 12 Jamie stayed here all night went away and came back again and left again started some braiding not a bit sleepy it is such a nice warm evening �September FRIDAY, 13 1867. Walked home called to Bs & Gs home just as the moon rose beautiful eclipse lasted some time Rebecca here spinning would not let me sleep with AbbieSATURDAY, 14 Visiting at B S & R L. Libbie had business to Mr. Batty this forenoon too tired to go any where else going to sleep with Abbie Our 15 folks allSUNDAY,pitched in that I should stay home got the dinner alll ready waited an hour did not get home till six then mother came in with a black eye the first thing I heard was that Mrs. T was dangerously sick got it all jangled up together started for BL in the midst of it if I had wings why wouldn’t I fly �September MONDAY, 16 1867. Sarah was going to Meaford tomorrow got her to go today so I could hear from the [ ? ] heard that she was better but afraid soon be worse if I could only go one little while Oh if somebody would only say, “go Mary” I would spite of everything TUESDAY, 17 All is suspence here not heard one word today WEDNESDAY, 18 Made up my mind the folks are better or I should have heard from some quarter read some in the review for others some in Ee about Gabriel thought it O my very beloved appropriate Myria �September School THURSDAY, 19 1867. half day to W Bs childs funeral this afternoon from that Saran & I went to Meaford called on Mrs. Jay I got a new dress rode part way home horseback FRIDAY, 20 Mr. Cook wished me to tell the scholars he would preach that evening walked home Lib there before me SATURDAY, 21 Had a great dream last night started for the shore [?] 5 to 12 to Kates & after I stayed till after three she went with me down Through the Cedar Grove Mrs. Trout a good deal better �September A lot of SATURDAY, 28 us went 1867. to Meaford Abbie had some pictures taken, pretty well used up Lib letter her & I called on H. C at his new residence wanted to know if an bookseller SUNDAY, 29 Went to meeting this morning awfully cold saw ~ few minutes before meeting came over to BL about dark a lot of his relations here to see him MONDAY, 30 Scarcely got up time enough to get to school between walking sleeping & eating ought to get fat will forget to get up at all tomorrow if dont hurry to bed nearly 11 �October TUESDAY, 1 1867. Younguns Teaching one poor little fellow afraid of staying in all night WEDNESDAY, 2 Went to school through the rain only two scholars came home went to Meaford with B.Ls first time ever at fall show saw a lot of my old friends THURSDAY, 3 Went to on business chat Mr. Stirlings had a good �October FRIDAY, 4 1867. Maggie & I came to school together Lib assisted my school short time this afternoon cleaned the school house quite a while after dark when Lib and I got home SATURDAY, 5 Lib was in splendid spirits which led us to expect somebody not disappointed arrived after dark SUNDAY, 6 To meeting L & I did the speaking ~ came up in the afternoon had one of the loudest times ever struck up . B.P. going to stay a week with Abbie �October MONDAY, 7 1867. T. came with me to the 7th did not see any Evil Genius awfully sleepy all day TUESDAY, 8 Mr. Linn spent the evening with us very pleasant fellow to chat with had some impertinent questions to ask WEDNESDAY, 9 Grey dripping day saving after school B L had a pearing bee among themselves reading in the review at school sent a pamphlet to Mr. Stirling �October Heard THURSDAY, 10 that 1867. Mrs. T. was dead cannot credit it Messrs Johnston & Hamilton died night before last funerals today poor me cannot go FRIDAY, 11 Walked home through mud & rain could not stay at the 7th could get no news in that corner SATURDAY, 12 Helped Sarah all day Lib came along little before dark Fleming made his appearance shortly after tea spent first of the evening in the office Aunt Lydia writes me some sad news Uncle Sheldon is dead sick only two days �All of us up to H. J. Cs in the evening a great sing October SUNDAY, 13 1867 Went to meeting around by the gravel seen Bessie safely at home Mr. T. back to meeting again home by 5 or 6 never went through such mud in my life MONDAY, 14 Stayed to Hirams all night walked over this morning B Ls got the thrashing machine TUESDAY, 15 Very agreeably surprised this evening when Jamie came in his pleasant count was telling Hattie everything was rolling on smoothly told me a great long story while the folks were paring apples went to bed in pretty good season considering that Jamie was up to all sorts of fun �WEDNESDAY, 16 October My me company till school 1867 stayed time with Everything went off finely to school the scholars all very studious THURSDAY, 17 Beautiful weather all the week very pleasant to me because the scholars are always much better on sunny days quite a thunder storm this afternoon for October this afternoon A. Mc called FRIDAY, 18 To day is my birth day 20 years old is it possible It seems so short a time since I went to the old school and us children played camp meeting on F[ ? ] hill �October SATURDAY< 19 1867. Lydia had a lot of her relations helping her to make up the flame got home I heard that W. Johnston was dead SUNDAY, 20 Fleming took a preacher to Meaford this morning took Jim to the point and back got home about dark Sarah and I spent the evening at Georges Abbie came MONDAY, home 21this morning Walked over to 7th this morning a stranger here all night friend of J. Hunter �October TUESDAY, 22 Some what rainy B. Ls folks over to the 9th been up stairs all alone all the evening they are all gone to bed have to be moving off WEDNESDAY, 23 We all went to W. Ls to pare apples took the machine Mr. Wards folks there with theirs home about eleven Went staying THURSDAY, 24 to Mr. McLeans over night �Mother got a letter metal andphotograph October FRIDAY, 25 1867 Got home shortly after dark a lot of our relations here to help us cut apples Catherina here all night she has been up a day or two getting home sick I got a letter from cousin Nettie SATURDAY, 26 Milton Kate & Lib went to Meaford this afternoon Abbie & I writing letters while they were gone SUNDAY, 27 Went to meeting this morning up the shore this afternoon did not get sold came home in the gig after dark another one of those good times which we always have �October MONDAY, 28 1867 Jamie brought me over this morning pretty near cold enough to be pleasant quite warm in the middle of the day quite cloudy had a go at old sing. TUESDAY, 29 Tried to rain this morning Mr. Whitelaw over a while is building his son a new house took our machine over to W.B helped them all evening WEDNESDAY, 30 Myria & Bryan to Meaford took Hattie got her pictures taken �October THURSDAY, 31 1867. Bryans folks over to J. Ls with their machine stayed home had a great sing. J. M. boasting how good he was going to be to his wife November FRIDAY, 1 Today is S. Ls birth day Anniversary nice little time I am knitting knitting knitting such awful work. SATURDAY, 2 Went to Meaford with B. L. got Hatties & Adahs pictures went home with B.P. got dinner walked home after dinner Lib had just got in ahead of me �November SUNDAY, 3 1867. Rained this morning did not go to meeting considerable hail H. H. up with horse & buggy to H. C. brought me over to B. Ls tonight after the rain Hattie gave me one of her pictures MONDAY, 4 The white flakes are warning us to wrap our overcoats closer around us the ground looks quite becoming in her robe of white and the moon smiling down on her TUESDAY, enriches the scene 5 Beautiful white carpet to go to school on this morning it all disappeared at night. Went to L. Ls to out aps. they will not get one in a corner again. I’ll not bother take them �November WEDNESDAY, 6 1867. I am mad vexed cross if any one comes too near me I’ll bite them THURSDAY, 7 B. Ls apples more folks are I started knitting cutting some FRIDAY, 8 S & E. L called to the school for me to go home with them Sarah & Will came over and picked apples for us with the machine �November SATURDAY, 9 1867. Sewing all day Abbie & I had a big singing time called at G. W. about two minutes. J. D. here this evening to see about the school. SUNDAY, 10 Went to meeting beautiful day and the roads not very bad ~ came home with us and so did A.P. had quite a time in the afternoon a bold time in the evening beautiful moonlight MONDAY, 11 Two new scholars away from Kingston school. Moving again tonight today large �November TUESDAY, 12 1867. Quite a storm this morning. The folks all away to the sale did not buy themselves rich. WEDNESDAY, 13 Glorious sunset very pretty overhead but quite a mess under foot wonder if Mr. Deloon is sealed THURSDAY, 14 All sorts and kinds of weather to day rain hail snow and sunshine Sarah Adah & I went to Mr. Shields spent a very pleasant evening �November FRIDAY, 15 1867. Walked right from the school house & got home just dark two or three folks to help peel apples quite a time with P. D SATURDAY, 16 �November MONDAY, 18 1867. Cold and snowing all this forenoon some of the little fellows came crying this morning 34 scholars TUESDAY, 19 �November THURSDAY, 21 1867. Myria with Mrs. Jay all day got a lot of news when she came home they had some great times out to the wedding FRIDAY, 22 The roads are all mud mud did not go home tonight cutting up all sorts to keep from getting lonely finished my knitting did some washing SATURDAY, 23 Went nearly to the Gravel on horseback up to R. C. hill after dinner the first thing that caught my eye got home was buggy �November SUNDAY, 24 1867. In this diary I write with Joy For here is written my Dear boy And the writers love I ne’er can doubt When she calls her dear boy J. Trout And that Dear boys love can never vary While heaven bless him with the Drizzle pouring did not bunk this little bit MONDAY, 25 love of Mary drizzle or all day Abbie come fixed my evening feel a snoozy TUESDAY, 26 Fleming went by the school house afoot but no Abbie came Jim quite put out because he is not going to be hired �November WEDNESDAY, 27 1867. I have 36 scholars coming to me now that I would not exchange for any other 36 that I know of & if their parents were off in heathendom think I could make something of them THURSDAY, 28 Myria and Bryan were to Mr. Osbornes & W. Laycox did not get home until nearly 10 the folks were singing all the evening I made time is out to a belt night Jims FRIDAY, 29 Jim Martin went away this morning felt awful bad when he carried out his chest fancied he was following a coffin. Snowed & blowed so it is no use of thinking of going home �November SATURDAY, 30 1867 Trimmed my hat made a dress skirt awful cold and snowing & blowing so that I am fenced in and the windows are frozen over so I can scarcely see out December SUNDAY, 1 The first day of winter pretty cold tried to coax B. L to go to meeting did not succeed read all day tried to sing some did not make out rich MONDAY, 2 Our new hired man came this morning finished my dress this evening to bed 11 �December TUESDAY, 3 1867. Storming like sixty to day can hardly keep from freezing knitting mittens this evening WEDNESDAY, 4 Kept some of my youngsters in to night they do enjoy some right up and down sport going down hill Put me in mind of old here this evening times W. Mackie THURSDAY, 5 Had quite an exhibition fewer here this evening I picked out one little piece about the crickets �December FRIDAY, 6 1867. Thawing all day storming now so I guess I will not lose my ride tomorrow expected Mackies here this evening did not come SATURDAY, 7 my first ride B. L s folks went over to cut wood went along mother away from home down to see Lydia who is very sick it was so stormy had to come home with them I felt sorrySUNDAY, for 8 poor little Abbie Went to meeting with B.L the meeting house all changed around one wandering one brought back to the fold came home in the cutter the folks went to see Lydia she is very bad home about ten �December MONDAY, 9 1867. Cold stormy morning B took us to school with the oxen it looks as if winter had set in TUESDAY, 10 Has not got done storming yet everything went to [ ? ] to school I expect is is my fault as Jamie tells me but I must say along with to stay Sarah it is too nicetonight in the house WEDNESDAY, 11 B. L committing murder on a large scale - such a nice evening I do think B. L might go to see how Lydia is �December THURSDAY, 12 1867. Charley brought us to school this morning awful awful cold brought us home again. Hattie is in great glee because she is going to sleep with me FRIDAY, 13 The teams are flying round today like as if if was town meeting in the city SATURDAY, 14 Home all day B. L had the sawing machine finished my mittens Finished my dress �December SUNDAY, 15 Went to B. L home folks two B brought took Abbie 1867. meeting with with our girls there mother home & I back MONDAY, 16 Sawing machine here yet cut out a dress helping her make it it is so pleasant to have Abbie with me TUESDAY, 17 Helping Abbie again Miss Mc called to school this afternoon it is 11 and here Myria sits I am afraid she is not going to night we had a great talk about old times �December WEDNESDAY, 18 1867. Jamie here tonight took me to H.J.Cs for a ride back about ten hair curled no goodbye home eleven bed near twelve THURSDAY, 19 Working at sleeves scholars quite put out did not know examination FRIDAY, 20 Examination this forenoon no school this afternoon Miss Mc came home with a whole lot of folks and quite a time generally $ 11 �December SATURDAY, 21 1867. We all went to Meaford Abbie disappointed about her pictures got some books cards etc, for scholars SUNDAY, 22 Got all ready for meeting Bryan went after horses and stayed home after all Cutter drove about dark soon found out it was Frank stayed all night it was so stormy MONDAY, 23 Folks went away this morning about daylight some pretty big drifts going to school The Italian here all night making Mottoes �December Had time a TUESDAY, 24 1867. very pleasant this evening H & L were over had a very nice Christmas tree some singing just as the presents were distributed surprised a present also WEDNESDAY, 25 Abbie & I came home me this by morning in the cutter this morning made out my report alone all day got some Christmas presents with folks THURSDAY, 26 �Monday It rained May 18/68 all day Thursday Friday Labour day and Sunday till about night wrote a letter to cousin Will and one to J. E. Laycox walked up this morning in the mud went to Georges yesterday rest of the day with Abbie May 28/68 Went to meeting last Sunday with the waggon first time Meaford full of people. Bros Layton & Cox spoke special company in the afternoon a very pleasant evening stayed all night up in the gig next morning Very pleasant warm weather this week. The leaves are all out everything looks green good many Flowers out. Mr. Bond brought me a bouquet this morning some tulips in it other nice flowers visiting twice this week �Wednesday June 3 Last Sunday our folks went up the shore Abbie was Immersed in the evening the occasion was the most solemn of anything of the sort that I ever care to see June 17 The last two weeks have been full of events Bryan has been very sick and many of us were called to what we supposed to be his death bed but God in his providence has ordained it otherwise it is a great thing and mercy that he has been spared to his little ones a while longer but he was not afraid to go. Death had no terror to him he bid them all a long farewell when he was so willing we could not wish him to stay but it is a pleasure to think he is getting better �same Fleming came down more than a week ago Lib did not come with him Abbie has been away all this month she went to Meaford the 5 th been there since! school goes pretty tough since I was to Bryans seems I have not life enough to keep the school going as it ought to be. Invited to a picking bee this afternoon at C. Ls going I expect Two marriages Sarah Leavens and Die Family both living Meaford Thursday June 25 Bryan is still very poorly mother and Milton are still there most of the time Mil & I did not go to meeting last Sunday Sarah walked down Abbie was there Frederick �took her and her home in she enjoyed rate and did be as tired he brought the evening herself first not as seem might to be expected came up in the gig in the evening. Sarah was up here yesterday she says all the Derby folks were down Monday in the S.S excursion Will and Lib went up to Bryans. Went to the 11th with Sarah to Mc Kinis “bee” in the evening My scholars are mostly sick with the measles only had 17 today and 18 are sick, Henry brought us in some Strawberries this evening Mrs. Long away to Euphrasia �When What When From Farewell eyes are beaming never tongue can tell tears are streaming their crystal cell When hands are linked that dread to part And heart is not by throbbing heart O! bitter bitter is the smart Of them that bid farewell When hope is That And hidden bain of bliss would love forbidden I the breast When fettered We turn and tell to dwell by a viewless chain gaze and turn again Oh! death were merry to the pain Of them that bid farewell Heber �Man’s Human Life life a book of history The leaves thereof are days The letters mercies closely joined The title is Gods praise Another We live in in thoughts ings not in He most most; feels the best. Mason deeds, not gears; not breaths; in feelfigures over dial. lives who thinks the noblest, are to Baily �From social intercourse are derived some of the highest enjoyments of life. Where there is a free interchange of sentiment The mind acquires new ideas; and by a frequent excercise of its powers the understanding gains much vigour. The rule to be observed in all conversation is that we should not talk to ease ourselves but those that hear us. �Wednesday Aug 28 / 68 My visiting is coming to a close for this time expect to start for Canada tomorrow evening. I am in Rochester at present came here yesterday. Linds & Net were home but auntie was gone to Gates. They were extremely glat to see us it being 29 years since mother saw them. Nettie is a little chatter box I am glad for she can make up for my quietness one of Libbies old teachers called here this evening her old perceptress is married she got 600 worth of presents/ Net & I went down to the city this afternoon did some shopping got a very bad cold � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9bcfc7b7b1de5d41d1b8e95a156b5d79.pdf e8002c1f9c981e9f505bdc0002d3a09a PDF Text Text Mary Williams Trout (1847-1922) 1867 Diary Transcription Courtesy of Grey County Museum and Archives, Transcription funded by the Archival Community Digitization Program 2008/9 Keep this book for the sake of the New York trip Jan 1907 January TUESDAY, 1 1867 Home all day a whole load of Freds folks came about noon dinner over work one up Wellers folks came spent the evening had a very pleasant time. WEDNESDAY, 2 Milton took me to school started to go to teach very very lonely the things in the school all topsy turvy f□xed them up got to teaching about half past nine with three scholars. THURSDAY, 3 Started for school afoot and alone only four scholars terrible lonely spent the evening a Willies Laycox George & Sams folks were there had a very pleasant time but everything did not just suit. January FRIDAY, 4 1867 �Only one more scholar all �small Oh if there only some more come I’m so lonely a pleasant day but no hopes of getting home to night for Bryans folks are thrashing .My signed agreement SATURDAY, 5 At Byans all day sewing and busying myself as best I could The thrashers had a great time seeing which could tell the biggest stories but they had a greater time about their oats SUNDAY, 6 Went to meeting with Sarah & Bryan in the cutter Mr. T. spoke splendidly cheated him out of his ride in the cutter after dinner had a great sing started for home arrived about 6 took Sarah for a ride to the school house They had company January MONDAY, 7 1867 Brighter prospects fourteen scholars to day great times in Meaford at the election Stuarts works his liquor pretty well gets in for the reeve with the wonderful ma- jority of five Had six more scholars time seems to f□y a �little faster to day one of the auditors came and wished �me to let out school half past three , did so WEDNESDAY, 9 Went to Josiahs this forenoon got some money went to Meaford this afternoon met a cutter coming up the big hill went back to Meaford in it . bought several little trinkets settled some debts made a visit and got to Bryans about ten o’clock Traded 5.05$ Paid 30+80+2.00 Got a present January THURSDAY, 10 1867 Begin the days work with fresh vigor after the holiday had a great read in a nice book it was a beautiful poem called Evangeline there is some beautiful ideas in its verse FRIDAY, 11 It is pleasant to think to day is the last day of school in the week every thing about the same as usual only I was put off the track by hearing some bell go past the school house which met with an accident the same evening SATURDAY, 12 Memorable day went to Owen �Sound had some pictures taken done some visiting had a nice drive home and some very plea- �sant talk on the way arrived home safe and soundly Ex 3.50 January SUNDAY, 13 1867 George took me to meeting today a small congregation a ride home in the cutter two others accompan- ying, after dinner a good sing and a better one in the evengin up to Georges, came to Bryans about 9o’clock MONDAY, 14 Another day of school teaching over there is no use making excuses about it I believe I dislike it worse every day plenty to do twenty six scholars to day . 10 O’clock P.M. all gone to bed baby crying like sixty teaching went a little better today went to Josiahs tonight but he was going away so I came home without doing any business January WEDNESDAY, 16 1867 Twenty eight scholar today just as many as Parish to accomodate had the boys and girls change sides walked to missionary meeting it did not go very nice after �riding in the cutter (?) 3 cents �THURSDAY, 17 Had a ride to school today after the steers Miss Craig gave me a visit walked home and it stormed like sixty got home Catherine was here she spent the evening read some in my poems FRIDAY, 18 Another weeks teaching over my head but I have come far short of doing my duty I am to Bryans in likelihood of getting home it is early but I am awful sleepy I expect I am a little lonesome January SATURDAY, 19 1867 Darned , mended , and fixed all this forenoon dressed up and started to walk was overtaken and got a ride went to the P.O. got a couple of letters one was filled with Photographs went to stay all night with Fannie saw George & Martha gave her one of my Photographs SUNDAY, 20 Went to meeting with Fannie Mr. Sinclair spoke very will Hiram & Lydia were there started to go home in the ~~~~ They overtook us coaxed us to go home with them met a whole pile �of folks got our dinner. Had a sing a pleasant talk on a certain subject in �a certain book and returned the [?] 16C.P.M. MONDAY, 21 Got to school this morning after nine O’clock no f□re no [?] there all as silent as the tomb if it would stay as silent all day I would be well pleased f□xed my to night and read some in Hiawatha read some in the better book about how should they hear without a bench January TUESDAY, 22 1867 Twenty four scholars to day nearly all late whipped a little to day and sent one home my patience got pretty well worked got a bad cold a person called to put a notice on the door. Worst scholars I have had this year got a new register today made out the last half years report since school which is 11 82 115 Father is here over night the first time he has been here since I came here. It is nearly ten O’clock I must read some & THURSDAY, 24 go to bed. Another day over without any particular events Jim took father �home in the cutter there is Missionary meeting to night but I did not go have been puzzling my brains �WEDNESDAY, 23 over the Annual report not done yet January FRIDAY, 25 1867. Another great load off my shoulders a weeks care, and I finishe that awful report had a ride home from school tonight. It is early yet tonight I think I shall cover my book and read some yet SATURDAY, 26 Rode part of the way home with Clarkes boys the rest of the way there was no track went to Georges stay all night had a great time Note: This was written over top of the previous entry. Such strange feelings I have today I never had before it is strange to account for them (very) January MONDAY, 28 1867. at Brians spent the evening with Mary and I ought to be the best boy on earth for reasons that I will not state . May God in his kindness bless us and may we live for him who lived and died for us �TUESDAY, 29 Had a ride to school in the cutter to school I guess I am getting so sleepy I don’t know what I am doing no person there two sleighs soon came the day passed better than escpected WEDNESDAY, 30 January THURSDAY, 31 1867 Myria sent a letter off to Adah and I sent my Photo graph . Bri came home from Meaford tonight and brought me a letter and such another letter I never got. It was one worth while getting so full of everything that is loving and good February FRIDAY, 1 The day passed the same old we all went to Hirams in the evening thing until school was nearly had some music & quite a pleasant time 4 O’clock when I saw a cutterstaid all night with a plaide in it coming around the hill was greatly disappointed to f□nd it was only Sarah & Jinnie rode home and found Abbie there SATURDAY, 2 Up early learnt to play two or three pieces after breakfast had a good time �had a one of the best talks ever was Fleming & Jonnie came after a while �S&J went home with her [ ? ] for the [ ? ] paid $3.00 for school. Mertle & Melissa there in the evening had some loud [?]50 cent Ex 4.50 February SUNDAY, 3 1867 Went to meeting in the cutter Mr. Trout was not there Mr. Layton spoke to us E. She was there went up the shore in their sleigh pretty serious make up for it in the evening going to Bs getting better & better acquainted came in took tea started home about 8 oclock MONDAY, 4 wrote part of a letter today Had more trouble today than I have had this year whipped two scholars very near broke their heart. Mother & G & Phebe are here all night we have another inhabitant than we had last night TUESDAY, 5 The folks here are getting wonderful work at last they think they are they are guessing around in all directions they have not quite hit the mark nursed the most of the time tonight I believe I could stay up a while longer if I had some G. company. �February WEDNESDAY, 6 1867. The folks are all gone to �on hand 8.65 bed and I will be there soon for I am awful sleepy . The folks here just talk to me as if they knew everything I was up very early and O dear I am so sleepy Bs thrashed today THURSDAY, 7 I believe I am sick to night the folk think so at any rate there must be something wrong for I have been trying to read some in my Poems and it don’t go right at all I am sick and tired of everything and so I am going to bed and its only a little after seven I hope my mind will be settled in the morning Feel rather better than I did last night only I’m in a stew for fear I will not get to Meaford tomorrow. Bs folks had lots of company today the wanted me to go to meeting tonight but I did not choose to Just been thinking what I was up to a week ago February SATURDAY, 9 1867 Went to Meaford this morning settled with D.M. Ex 1.68 Lib & Jonnie were there in the cutter went to the P.O. there was a good looking envelope there for me got home about noon Maggie & Robert were down in the evening Jennie was at Mr. Rs in the afternoon to bed 1Ock �SUNDAY, 10 Tired to coax William to take me to meeting in the cutter could not �make it out had to go in the slay quite a number of strangers ath there Mr. Sinclair spoke went to Ts after they took me to Bs after dinner awful sleepy to night MONDAY, 11 The wind blew like sixty today green wood pretty tough time keep-ing the school house warm read some to Mother & Maria this evening it is pretty cold here or I should be tempted to write some more in something else February TUESDAY, 12 1867 A Visitor today for a short time and piles of visitors here when I got home went to the concert tonight there was an awful jam half of the folks were from O.S. Some music & recititations WEDNESDAY, 13 Raining and blowing the snow is going very fast quite a stream running by the School house committed some of my thoughts to paper had thirty scholars today THURSDAY, 14 The water was over the road this morning went across in �a sleigh Bryan went to Meaford and never went to the P.O. it is too bad and it Valentines day �too such a beautiful night it is too nice to go to bed February FRIDAY, 15 1867 Done teaching for this week I am so glad had a headache all day to day twenty nine scholars gave some cards for recitations expect I shall sleep with ma tonight SATURDAY, 16 I feel like another girl today had such a splendid time reading my letters got a Valentine & had my f□rst experience in nursing today expect Sarah & I will take care of the baby tonight SUNDAY, 17 28ctsWent to meeting this morning got there meeting was not in went to the P.O. put something in the letter box came back to meeting Mr. Trout was there gave us a good talking to about living in love February MONDAY, 18 1867 Went to school in a great hurry this morning got there just nine three new scholars a large school came home a lot of Bs relatives were �there some are staying all night snowed some today �TUESDAY, 19 About the same old thing one new scholar rather lonesome evengings without mother lots of visitors but not much company for me went to see J. Bs baby tonight a most pitiable object WEDNESDAY, 20 B. Spike & family went away this morning wanted to send to the P.O. awful bad today but was not fast enough f□nished Myria’s dress this evening it is late and I am very sleepy February THURSDAY, 21 1867 Been cutting up with Myria all the evening got her to joking some this week of teaching nearly over with but why I should I wish it to be so when it is so badly spent because the bad that I would not that I do every day I come short of doing my duty 11 O’clock P.M. awful lonesome a lookef for somebody all this evening came up stairs and wrote a couple of letters to drive away the Blues feel a good deal better now lent �.50 �SATURDAY, 23 Walked to Meaford this afternoon got a letter from a Dear good fellow a few minutes after had the great happiness of seeing the writer face to face a little later a ride home in the cutter and a glorious time in the evening about nine W.F. came staid all night ~~ went home Paid Myria 97 cts Ex. 97 February SUNDAY, 24 1867 Went to meeting with W. F. in the cutter . J.H. sent a letter to let us know he wished to let us know that he wished to be separated from us no need of it. T.J. smashed his cutter up this morning Maggie & Hattie along no person hurt MONDAY, 25 Nothing of consequence occur- ed to day the same old mono- tonous school teaching I hard- ly have room in the little old rickety school house for any class Oh, Dear O dear when are We going to have another good chat TUESDAY, 26 Went to Mrs. T. Johnsons tonight staid till meeting time went to meeting in misery all the time thinking how I was going to get home that fellow �tried to get in my way but I would not let him Mr. Burlys child died this afternoon �February WEDNESDAY, 27 1867 I went to Meaford to day to get My watch f□xed but Vick was not at home Went to Mrs Day and stopped over night with Hattie went up in the [ ? ] [ ? ] kips jolting me all the time THURSDAY, 28 It is one month since I wrote in this book all has gone right since Winter at least we have had some fun tonight and some good talk the ice is Broken and the current runs smooth can think aloud now March FRIDAY, 1 Walked up to school this morning with ~~ the roads mostly all mud the f□elds nearly all bare, looks consid erably more like spring than it generally does in St. Vincent for the time of the year. That old scamp had the impudence to ask my company to a social Went home with Hiram March SATURDAY, 2 1867 Snowed and blowed but notwithstanding that detestable fellow found his way over here pretending to want to buy a farm W. F. drove up about dark in all his glory �SUNDAY, 3 Abbie and I went to meeting this morning in W.Fs cutter he �walke the most of the way Mr. Cox spoke to us went home with Bryans after meeting went upstairs and read MONDAY, 4 Came home from school to night sewed some thought I was nearly sick laid down on the lounge March TUESDAY, 5 1867 Felt f□rst humdrum all day to day was not sleepy a bit Myria scolded me a little could not take it read some in a book read some more in a better book went to bed about ten WEDNESDAY, 6 The clock awful slow very late when school convened by the day and as a natural consequence late when school was out Harpers were here read some more in that book THURSDAY, 7 That scape[?] of a Jack[ ? ] had the impudence to another March FRIDAY, 8 1867 �Some of my scholars stayed away to f□re for the social �I expect there was plenty left all the young folks gone off to try and enjoy themselves there is to be some music there SATURDAY, 9 Went to the match Sarah went along called to George had a good chat went home up to see Mrs. Howe learned how to do some work, got home about dark had a good time in the evening with Abbie she wasn’t very well SUNDAY, 10 Went to meeting in the sleigh Mr. Sinclair presented a portion of the truth to us very plainly came home in the cutter with Maggie Mrs. Jay came too had a very pleasant little time with ~~ March MONDAY, 11 1867 Maggie and I did not get up this morning till about school time she did not go to school to day going to Massey G. Spike visited the school this afternoon a short time Maggie and I had a spledid good chat tonight Maggie went to school this �afternoon we were an hour or two coming home visitors here all night ~~ came here a �little after dark stayed all night had a most miserable time WEDNESDAY, 13 took me up to the top of the hill with the cutter walked the rest of the way the Superintendant visited the school this afternoon he praised the school so much I feel quite encouraged March THURSDAY, 14 1867 Stormy this morning had a ride to school walked home did some at my piecing read some went to bed early Bryan saw ~ in Meaford today FRIDAY, 15 Awful cold this morning walked to school could hardly keep from freezing after I got there let them spell down this afternoon gave some cards for recitations SATURDAY, 16 Wrote a letter to cousin W this morning went to Meaford after dinner got a letter from my dear ~ Sarah went with me shopping answered that letter or tried to did not make out nicely �got a hymn book E 2.55 �March SUNDAY , 17 1867 Went to meeting with Sarah Brother Prosser read in the new Test brother Sterling & Layton escorted us to be steadfast in the faith went with George after meeting went to Bryans with William and Abbie in the cutter MONDAY, 18 Commenced to read my reviews to day some splendid reading in them only nineteen scholars stormy and cold a sermon by a Baptist minister in my school house to night did not go TUESDAY, 19 Finisched reading one of my reviews today noon. Abbie had company to night Bryan went over to see Milton and I went along mother was over to Hirams baby sick. came home about ten March WEDNESDAY, 20 1867 Abbie went off to eat honey so I went to visiting it is such a beautiful night I could not make out much I had to look at the moon all the time Abbie brought me some honey �THURSDAY, 21 Finished my letter this �morning thought I was going to send it away but did not got a dear one tonight had another f□t got over it in the evening FRIDAY, 22 Finished a letter after school went to Meaford and posted it done some other business came back to Brians about seven awful tired George and Phebe were there he take me home arrived home around ten 18 cts April MONDAY, 1 1867 It rained and snowed all sorts today forgot my key this morning sent Johnny for it intended to go to Meaford but it was so stormy was very busy this evening TUESDAY, 2 Went across to the fourth line and to Meaford did some business for Milton got my order which amounted to $2. 96. went to Catherines stayed all night slept with Lydia WEDNESDAY, 3 All frozen up this morning started to come home 25 �after seven 25 to nine sent Miltons letter home by Mrs. Drummond �walked pretty slow when I was with her f□nished my apron tonight April THURSDAY, 4 1867 Fixed up my room this morning went to school it was raining only twenty scholars home tonight through the rain had some sugar to eat f□nished some work had on my hands for a good while Was quite astounded to wake up this morning and f□nd that the earth was again wrapped in a cloak of white the Italian was here when I came home had a great time eating sugar brought Abbie a bunch and myself a piece Stayed in the house all day today the roads were so bad I could not get home worked at my quilt the most of the time I have thirty six blocks done Sent Myria 25 cts the Italian gave ma a pen handle Could hardly make up my mind whether to go to meeting or not wanted to go so bad could hardly make up my mind to stay at home read the most of the �forenoon up stairs in the window while in that position I heard horses feet looked and saw some �person whom I took to be Jim Martin but when he had put his horses out and was coming to the house I found I was mistaken somehow we happened to f□nd ourselves up stairs in my bedroom and the time f□ying uncommonly fast The folks in the next room are having a great deal of fun I think by the sound some thief stole my pen and put another in its place I think he has cheated himself this time. TUESDAY, 9 April SUNDAY, 7 1867 Had a gentleman visitor a stranger he told his name was Mr. Noland was formerly a teacher enquired the way to Euphrasie. My head aches did some piecing April WEDNESDAY, 10 1867 Came off up stairs when I came from school tonight braided some pieced some went down stairs had our tea alone in the evening Sarah read to us out of “How to prosper” THURSDAY, 11 Went to Mr. Mc Lean �there was preaching at the school house Ada nor I did not �go Mrs. Burns & Lundry were there Ada and I talked nearly all night FIRDAY, 12 Beautiful mornings now came home to night and cut up like sixty cooled off went to sewing got tired and went to reading when got tired of that went to bed April SATURDAY, 13 1867 How beautifully the birds are singing this morning walked home this morning found Abbie in bed Milton on the lounge the rest at work sewed some for Abbie twisted some yarn going to sleep with Sarah MONDAY, 15 Rained to day which ever way you turn there is water over the road the little brooks which before seemed all pastime and all play act now as if they were mad and roaring for their prey April TUESDAY, 16 1867 Beautiful evening too nice to go to bed spent �the evening sewing and reading some in P.S. Arthur books. Bl was to Meaford �got a letter for Lib nothing but a paper for meWEDNESDAY, 17 Cut out and pieced two blocks read some about Annie Lee aloud came up stairs read a chapter by moonlight want to see ~ THURSDAY, 18 Walked home from school got arrived here at six Abbie’s head broke out with the Erysipelas [sic] Sarah to Meaford for medicine mother sick and no person to do anything got a letter April FRIDAY, 19 1867 Sarah went to Meaford Lib and I scrubbed and worked like littel sailors sent Judson after a letter he lost it looked for it. awfully tired. J. D, found the letter SATURDAY, 20 Took Sarahs place today have something of an idea now what she has to do & feel sorry for her I think she �has the worst time of it but Oh! if I could only see ~ just for one hour are in rapture �SUNDAY, 21 Of all the lonesome days that ever passed over my head this is the worst. I cannot believe that it was lonesomeness that ailed me tried to think was sick that did not go much better L&S April MONDAY, 22 1867 Another winter this morning I am very sorry to write it but had to stay in with one of my unruly scholars for a short time busied myself knitting did not read a bit L&S were reading spent some of the time playing with Hattie TUESDAY, 23 I could hardly work had such a pain in my side knit a little read some the most of the folks went to Mr. Simmons funeral heard that I had ~ WEDNESDAY, 24 Johnny was to Meaford today got my paper but nothing more went out to the barn with the girls but it was so cold did not stay long had a nice little sing read some went to �bed early April THURSDAY, 25 1867 Staid awake for hours and �hours last night thinking felt the effects of it in school today went to Whitelaws tonight Miss Layton & Miss Stephens were there a short April SUNDAY, 28 1867 I did not see my Dear Mary for 3 weeks to speak to her at the 9 th . My pen can not describe my pleasure or our enjoyment so May and May WEDNESDAY, 1 1867 Went a visiting again tonight went to James Laycox’s some [?] had been trying to sell him apple trees tryed to tease me a little turned the subject came home got Bryan to tell me all about court affairs THURSDAY, 2 At Mr. Johnsons tonight Sarah with all FRIDAY 3 Sarah & I went up to Mr. Karr’s had a very good visit with Kate never up that far before nice looking country May SATURDAY, 4 1867 �Started for home this morning found Libbie had beat �me got there the night before Our folks about the same as usual Abbie and I sung all the evening slept with Sarah SUNDAY, 5 Came over to B.L. this afternoon found the start MONDAY, 6 A whole lot of little pusses today that never were to school before they were comical littel fellas make me laugh in spite of myself 31 scholars Lizzie came back to day paid Johnson for making f□re 2.00 May TUESDAY, 7 1867 Another little urchin today which knew enough to laugh and talk was going visiting only looked so much like rain L& S are cleaning house got to reading before I knew it so much engaged did not hear about supper WEDNESDAY, 8 Had thirty two scholars to day a lot more little rats if I may so express myself went up to Mr. Matthews to night called to Sterlings when I came back found L. Bond here when I came home �THURSDAY, 9 �Libbie and I talked some after we went to bed and was consequently a little sleepy this morning she only went part of the to school with me 35 scholars today f□nished my stockings wrote a letter May FRIDAY, 10 1867 3.04 Went to Meaford after school trudged about could not get anything wanted Posted Letter walked home again beautiful moonlight spent the evening reading the papers SATURDAY, 11 Walked home this morning our folks are up to their ears cleaning house cut up this evening till I was ashamed of myself got the good book read some to bed quite cooled off SUNDAY, 12 George came along this morning so I went to meeting with him W.F. spoke to us somebody came back with us did not expect had a nice little time a walk after tea the moon shone on us for the f□rst time �May MONDAY, 13 1867 Miss Reynolds visited �my school this forenoon came home to dinner rained so hard she stayed until evening went as far as their school house with her read a good story here TUESDAY, 14 Rainy today kept some of the scholars away mended and f□xed some of my clothes read some poetry going to bed early tired some WEDNESDAY, 15 Still raining but faint hopes of its being fair tomorrow started some more knitting Brian gave me a present of a small slip of paper May THURSDAY, 16 1867. About the same old size today wishing all day it was one day later in the week so I would be released from my prison FRIDAY, 17 Went home by the old school house when I came the creek where I used to play it seemed must still �be going to school the folks pretty well Lib came home �SATURDAY, 18 Lib and I went to Meaford and back in four hours posted letter for Lib had some fun Sarah and I called to Burton Leavens came home in time to see the moon rise in all her glory May SUNDAY, 19 1867. Went to meeting in the wagon to day the f□rst one that I saw at was ~ gave me something to console me C & S Covey came up in the afternoon took me to the 7th MONDAY, 20 Walked to Meaford and back tonight called to see R.S. she is very sick could not help but feel bad to see a person so young and joyous to be cut off TUESDAY, 21 Rained today hopefull that it may not continue three days like last week made my dress , about 10 P.M. going to read a letter �and then try sleep some May WEDNESDAY, 22 1867. Trimmed my hat �read one of my reviews through. it rains increasingly the Clouds do not disperse enough to let one ray of the sun shine THURSDAY, 23 When I came home from school give up coming home it was so wet sat down went to work could not be contented got up started for home arrived about dark W&L arrived soon after FRIDAY, 24 The day dragged away very slowly W&L enjoyed themselves tiptop but it made me lonesome on account of my disappointment stayed home sewed all day hailed some towards evening rained after but think it has cleared up May SATURDAY, 25 1867 All day with my Ma again wanted W.F. to take me to my visitors Kate’s but he had to go horse back so poor me had to stay home he brought a beautiful bouquet home with him �SUNDAY, 26 Did not like it much because our folks could �not go to meeting this morning George went on foot brought a book for Abbie and a book mark for me the folks came past the MONDAY, 27 way with me A lot of us went up to Mr. Wards tonight my foot so sore could hardly get home had a pretty good visit May TUESDAY, 28 1867. Very rainy all day but I had thirty three scholars went without my dinner could not come home did a good deal of sewing and some reading, hope I may get up earlier than did this morning WEDNESDAY, 29 Still dark and cloudy but the sun did show its face a while tonight then went to bed behind a big black cloud . The school house was f□lled full today 39 scholars THURSDAY, 30 The scholars acted just as bad as they knew how to day tried to have patience �with them. Ma came up tonight to see us May FRIDAY, 31 1867. �Went to Mr. McLeans to tea Mrs. Shields & sister were there Ada came home with me we came across the woods awful wet and rough June SATURDAY, 1 Ada went away about seven talked a little about going to the shore but could not get started helped mother a little in the garden, Lib came home just dark SUNDAY, 2 I came up to the M today to pass the evening with one of the most lovely and most amiable young Lady that it has ever been my lot to become acquainted with. How the time was spent can only be imagined not told June MONDAY, 3 1867. Walked over this morning after the rain, had some good company, horrid roads, arrive about 8 A.M. , awful tired tonight. I was here to dinner they tell me Mrs. C~ here all night tried to tease �me TUESDAY, 4 �Do think never heard so much crazy talk from a married woman as today pity the man that has to live with her she must be void of all natural feeling. New moon tonight f□nished some work WEDNESDAY, 5 Beautiful warm day. Walked to Meaford came home horseback Bryans stayed to meeting June THURSDAY, 6 1867. Awful awful warm today came home for my dinner do think I did not feel the heat any worse all last summer very close this evening. Sarah was to a picking bee FRIDAY, 7 Another bee today did not go B got a new stove today. Walked home after seven a letter for me photographs in it SATURDAY, 8 Libbie came home this morning glad to think had not to walk so far �Sarah went to Meaford waited for her while �she was gone. Abbie has a bad headache June SUNDAY, 9 1867. Brewster to meeting Mr. T, took me very sick Maggie was there Sinclair spoke the best ever heard him. Hirams to our place up to Georges a minute or two Lib & Milton went along Sarah came home with me tonight MONDAY, 10 Such a dear sweet evening so warm so clear not a sound but the low murmuring of the river I am sure all nature must be emoting wonder what what my dear [? ] is thinking about just now dare say about his dear father TUESDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee after school home a little before dark almost dark, some company came stayed all night rained some June WEDNESDAY, 12 1867. Went to J. Ls bee J there all night trimmed my hat �THURSDAY, 13 Whole pile of men here the one with black hair about the only respectable one among them had some splendid times in the evening with that one FRIDAY, 14 BSs went to a funeral nice shower this afternoon only about twenty eight scholars. I did not go home expect to go to Meaford tomorrow June SATURDAY, 15 1867. Milton over to dinner P. T. here a short time S.L. & I went to Meaford went with M. to 16. Line got Abbie a little doll of a hat she was pretty well pleased with it. Called to see R.S. expect it will be the last time Did not to to meeting stayed with Abbie after dinner went to the graveyard rode home with Fredericks pretty near giving up seeing any person when Abbie said J. & M were coming Abbie had ride. I had one in the evening by moonlight �Kissed Maggie a sweet good- bye and started for the [?] about six awfully tired �when I got here it was so warm had a little sleep before went to school. A great deal of wind and little rain this evening June TUESDAY, 18 1867. Had to go to Meaford to take some things back Heard that Rachel Snider departed this life this morning at 1 O’clock got up to the 7th took a notion to go home acted on it pleasant time with Maggie WEDNESDAY, 19 Walked over this morning arrived about eight Another bee excused myself by being too tired. B. Ls had quite a time f□ghting f□re today THURSDAY, 20 Went to see the last remains of R. Snider deposited in its last earthly house a person must have had a heart of stone not to have been moved a look at her mother was enough to make ones heart ache. Had school half a day Maggie went with us to the church �June FRIDAY, 21 1867 Libbie, Maggie and I visited �Miss Munyards school this forenoon we had great times this afternoon Mr.& Mrs. Snider called gave Abbie a ride J.T. came for Maggie I went home with them SATURDAY, 22 Went out in the Cedar Grove this morning with the rest of the company up on the hill after dinner Mum & Rachel with us got some strawberries and a good time generally think it a very pretty place so near the lake home in the gig in the evening Went to meeting this morning Brothers C. & Stg did the speaking another discussion about Mrs. Dunn affair Overtook C. Craig came home with us Hirams folks over this afternoon June MONDAY, 24 1867. Milton brought me over in the waggon. Went over to Mr. A. Burlys with Lizzie TUESDAY, 25 Very warm looks little like rain Thirty eight scholars today ~~ here for dinner today I f□nished some work �WEDNESDAY, 26 �A splendid rain last night not quite so warm today went visiting tonight June THURSDAY, 27 1867. The rain made some great times among us at noon cut up with Maggie & Hattie until I am as tired as the mischief only one more day this week and then I am going to have a holiday Monday O! that is so good. My f□rst half year of teaching is ended, called at Mrs. Edwards as I was going home got home about dark Milton just got home ahead of me with a new spring seat to his wagon SATURDAY, 29 Spent my time lying in bed the doctor called to see me Abbie worked a nice little mark for me Fleming and his new buggy drove up shortly after dark. �June SUNDAY, 30 1867. Spent the most of the forenoon on the bed Jamie came up after dinner to see me read �some for me Mr. Wellers folks called to see us this evening July MONDAY, 1 This is the f□rst day in my life that I ever devoted to visiting any one lady & must say it is sweet to be all day with my dearest friend am sorry that she is not well she must takecare of herself for her ownsake and for Jamies and all her dear friends never felt so sorry to say goodbye to J~ as last night it seemed like as if my last and best friend was going leaving me alone away from home and almost sick but had a good sleep and feel a great deal better not to many scholars one good thing July WEDNESDAY, 3 1867. Got the half yearly report partly made it out . Did not get my medicine until tonight it is horrid stuff THURSDAY, 4 Finished the report went to Meaford tonihgt along with Myria to get her �eye lanced FRIDAY, 5 Been looking over some �very dear good letters and f□nd I have had about 120 pages from that same fountain in about f□ve months SUNDAY, 7 Up to Georges a little while this morning went to meeting heard Mr. White for the f□rst time. came over to bryans this evening MONDAY, 8 I am spending another eve with my dear M~ and I have to write in her Diary and I would sooner write in her heart something so good that she never could erase it and would never want to (I’ll try ) (Q.T.) WEDNESDAY, 10 Sent one of my boys home today when I got home from school tonight was pretty near sick Jamie was here and I never saw him at all THURSDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee tonight came home and read some old letter my �Dear friend and I had another good time tonight �brightening our hopes and sealing our affections July FRIDAY, 12 1867. Most all my scholars went off to the 12th had a good time with what was left. Our folks sent a horse over for me tonight so I had a ride home SATURDAY, 13 Lib came home this morning shortly after. Miss J. Beatty came down we all went to Meaford in the afternoon done some shopping came home and made some sweet hearts SUNDAY, 14 Went to meeting this morning Bros Grant & Stirling did the speaking had a big load comnig home Judson brought me home tonight July MONDAY, 15 1867. Got caught in a rain storm as wet as a drowned rat when I got home cleared up a very pleasant evening now TUESDAY, 16 �Our folks sent a horse over for me to go to Meaford on �had a good ride back before dark. Mother tried to discourage me from going to the States could not see it G. may not come WEDNESDAY, 17 Had a splendid time with Maggie & Hattie think I got exercise enough today Mother went away this morning before I was up. My school is getting smaller July THURSDAY, 18 1867. Did not sleep hardly any last night made up for it this morning Rebecca came here today Mr. Goss here all night. Went to Allison Burly tonight had quite a sing FRIDAY, 19 Walked home soon after I got here Libbie came and shortly after that Fleming buggy & all came along going to sleep with Abbie SATURDAY, 20 Fleming gave me a drive this morning this afternoon �went to Meaford with Milton had a great deal �of running about but did not make out much Bro Lister proved very plainly that Christ is at present a king and has a kingdom on earth July SUNDAY, 21 As I came near the 7th, house had the great pleasure of seeing Bro Lister and two of his children he gave us a [?] sermon on Unity just spoke to ~ that was all! all! MONDAY, 22 Went to Meaford with B.L. heard Bro Lister splendid attention Maggie gave me something the girsl are here and I cannot read it TUESDAY, 23 O dear so close and hot can hardly live any where did not sleep much such a day of misery just alive that is about all f□nished reading Sacred poems today noon July WEDNESDAY, 24 1867 Saw a little something If he never does anything worse than that I’ll wonder �of the effects of temper Jim got vexed and hurt one �of the horses so badly they had to kill it I guess nearly all in the horses cried could hardly get any one to kill it THURSDAY, 25 About half sick had a notion to let Sarah teach this afternoon stuck it out myself. Ever so glad to think that I am going to have four weeks holidays so much comfort even if I cannot go to the states Started for Mr. Stirlings this morning about 5 O’clock got 16 dollars back to BLs at eight Johnny brought me part way home tumbled around the rest of the day June THURSDAY, 27 1867. The rain made some great times among us at noon cut up with Maggie & Hattie until I am as tired as the mischief only one more day this week and then I am going to have a holiday Monday O! that is so good. My f□rst half year of teaching is ended, called at Mrs. Edwards as I was going �home got home about dark Milton just got home �ahead of me with a new spring seat to his wagon SATURDAY, 29 Spent my time lying in bed the doctor called to see me Abbie worked a nice little mark for me Fleming and his new buggy drove up shortly after dark. June SUNDAY, 30 1867. Spent the most of the forenoon on the bed Jamie came up after dinner to see me read some for me Mr. Wellers folks called to see us thisevening July MONDAY, 1 This is the f□rst day in my life that I ever devoted to visiting any one lady & must say it is sweet to be all day with my dearest friend am sorry that she is not well she must takecare of herself for her ownsake and for Jamies and all her dear friends never felt so sorry to say goodbye to J~ as last night it seemed like as if my last and best friend was going leaving me alone away �from home and almost sick but had a good sleep and feel a great deal better not to many scholars one good thing �July WEDNESDAY, 3 1867. Got the half yearly report partly made it out . Did not get my medicine until tonight it is horrid stuff THURSDAY, 4 Finished the report went to Meaford tonihgt along with Myria to get her eye lanced FRIDAY, 5 Been looking over some very dear good letters and f□nd I have had about 120 pages from that same fountain in about f□ve months SUNDAY, 7 Up to Georges a little while this morning went to meeting heard Mr. White for the f□rst time. came over to bryans this evening MONDAY, 8 I am spending another eve with my dear M~ and I have to write in her Diary and I would sooner write �in her heart something so good that she never could �erase it and would never want to ( I’ll try ) (Q.T.) WEDNESDAY, 10 Sent one of my boys home today when I got home from school tonight was pretty near sick Jamie was here and I never saw him at all THURSDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee tonight came home and read some old letter my Dear friend and I had another good time tonight brightening our hopes and sealing our affections July FRIDAY, 12 1867. Most all my scholars went off to the 12th had a good time with what was left. Our folks sent a horse over for me tonight so I had a ride home SATURDAY, 13 Lib came home this morning shortly after. Miss J. Beatty came down we all went to Meaford in the afternoon done some shopping came �home and made some sweet hearts �SUNDAY, 14 Went to meeting this morning Bros Grant & Stirling did the speaking had a big load comnig home Judson brought me home tonight July MONDAY, 15 1867. Got caught in a rain storm as wet as a drowned rat when I got home cleared up a very pleasant evening now TUESDAY, 16 Our folks sent a horse over for me to go to Meaford on had a good ride back before dark. Mother tried to discourage me from going to the States could not see it G. may not come WEDNESDAY, 17 Had a splendid time with Maggie & Hattie think I got exercise enough today Mother went away this morning before I was up. My school is getting smaller July THURSDAY, 18 1867. Did not sleep hardly any last night made up �for it this morning Rebecca came here today Mr. Goss here �all night. Went to Allison Burly tonight had quite a sing FRIDAY, 19 Walked home soon after I got here Libbie came and shortly after that Fleming buggy & all came along going to sleep with Abbie SATURDAY, 20 Fleming gave me a drive this morning this afternoon went to Meaford with Milton had a great deal of running about but did not make out much Bro Lister proved very plainly that Christ is at present a king and has a kingdom on earth July SUNDAY, 21 As I came near the 7th, house had the great pleasure of seeing Bro Lister and two of his children he gave us a [?] sermon on Unity just spoke to ~ that was all! all! MONDAY, 22 Went to Meaford with B.L. heard Bro Lister splendid attention �Maggie gave me something �the girsl are here and I cannot read it TUESDAY, 23 O dear so close and hot can hardly live any where did not sleep much such a day of misery just alive that is about all f□nished reading Sacred poems today noon July WEDNESDAY, 24 1867 Saw a little something If he never does anything worse than that I’ll wonder of the effects of temper Jim got vexed and hurt one of the horses so badly they had to kill it I guess nearly all in the horses cried could hardly get any one to kill it THURSDAY, 25 About half sick had a notion to let Sarah teach this afternoon stuck it out myself. Ever so glad to think that I am going to have four weeks holidays so much comfort even if I cannot go to the states Started for Mr. Stirlings this morning about 5 O’clock �got 16 dollars back to BLs at eight Johnny brought me part way home tumbled around the rest of the day �July SATURDAY, 27 1867. See Friday SUNDAY, 28 Did not go to meeting this morning Charlie & Connie up after meeting Abbie and I went with Charlie for a ride went to meeting in the gig James Beaty spoke MONDAY, 29 Rained this morning so I could not go to Meaford sewing all day went to Hirams horse back tonight he is sick July TUESDAY, 30 1867. Gang home about Eleven Milton took me to Meaford fell in with a lot of picnicers had quite a time at Mrs. Jays a short time went to B. Ls coming home got my trunk WEDNESDAY, 31 Sewed all day Abbie help- ed me rained this afternoon after tea Sarah told me Frank was coming he had a rider also nearly dark Hattie & Maggie �came about dark stayed all night J went home Hattie started off this �THURSDAY, 1 morning with the horse and gig visited Miss Battys school went on to Mr. Pattersons got our dinner on up higher and higher visited J. Cooks school we went up so high that the air became very thin life became almost extinct even our horse failed to do its former service thought it time to return home cut up like 60 August FRIDAY, 2 1867. Hattie & I f□nished our trip had a big time at Langs school and in the brick under the hill came home about two, ironed all the afternoon Maggie & Hattie went home this afternoon. SATURDAY, 3 Fixed my coat this forenoon Libbie & I went to Meaford this afternoon no money, no order rested with Hattie a while walked home Milton was going to hunt up some money did not want him to SUNDAY, 4 Mr. Mackie went to meeting with us Mr. Lister appeared very suddenly among us talked to us very nicely home in the gig pleasant chat �got a scolding and a present went down to meeting in the evening. �August MONDAY, 5 1867. Did all sorts of trumpery cut up like sixty sometimes and sometimes just as much the reverse changeable little mortal at the best always in one extreme or the other TUESDAY, 4 At last we are about ready to make a start for the great Republic Lib & I went to M got our money did a little shopping saw ~~ about a minute and a half WEDNESDAY, 7 Started from home about 9 A.M. took the boat for Collingwood arrived 20 after 12 waited until three for the cars to start in Toronto after nine took a bus for American Hotel. Fare 2.50 August THURSDAY, 8 1867. Went to Kingston on the boat took another boat for the cape the cars for Mansville expenses 11.50 whole fare from Meaford to Mansville 19 $ beautiful weather a very pleasant trip FRIDAY, 9 Came to Granpas today about 11O’clock they all know us �had one of the greatest times ever heard of wrote a letter �home to Abbie Willie posted it for me Mary & Auntie here this afternoon SATURDAY, 10 Spent the time very nicely with the friends here Auntie L. tried very hard to tease me a little wrote a letter. Coram called to take me home did not want to go just yet August SUNDAY, 11 1867. The Disciples do not meet here now some have died and many have moved consequently I went to the Methodist & Baptist along with cousins Mary & Boardman Fish visited the graveyard dozens of my relatives there MONDAY, 12 Granpa went to town got Abbie a pretty knife. Cousin Walter Mechem came up with the buses & carriage to take us home with him Aunt Lydia & Cousin Mary Fish went too got here just dark had a nice time this evening Cousin Phene has a [ ? ] TUESDAY, 13 At uncle Meachems all day rained spoiled all our plans had a concert among ourselves �tonight beautiful moonlight had a walk by moonlight but there is something lacking �August WEDNESDAY, 14 1867. Mother got some photos with M A Week this morning since I started the longest week ever put through. Us young folks went to Pulaski showed me all through the town came home. Mother and the Aunties went down to their cousins after dinner the two Mary’s were going but I played sick so to get a chance to write but there was some company came and they would not let me. Went with Walter for to bring the folks home THURSDAY, 15 then when we got home all of us young folks went for a moonlight ride Josephine and I slept together last night for some cause we did not rest very well so we went to bed this afternoon while we were to sleep B. F came after Mary stayed till after tea Uncle John brought us to Granpas arrived little after dark FRIDAY, 16 Visiting is awful hard work I think I am awful tired to day one day this week rode about 20 miles another 17 went visiting this afternoon to S. Smiths came home Willie and I had a good chat he has a very sore throat Nearly two weeks since I heard from my Jamie would give something to see him just �one little while tonight �August SATURDAY, 17 1867. Dotted down some of the occurences of the day was just going to write some cooking recipes when Walter and the rest drove up going to cousin Eastmans. Rhoddie hitched up the buggy mother and Lydia went and I went with Walter we had a time long to be embered going to sleep with Aunt Lydia the rest of the young folks went home SUNDAY, 18 Mother went to see Mrs. Ss sister read some in the good book some in Mary Bunyan, did not go to meeting had a nice shower pleasnat talk with cousins H and M Hunt Cousin Charley brought us home MONDAY, 19 about noon chatted with Granpa most of the afternoon about dusk my dear cousin Mary Fish came to speak a short time with me Boardman came to go home with her. Auntie Elsie is quite sick tonight so uncle is not quite so jolly as he was August TUESDAY, 20 1867. WEDNESDAY, 21 THURSDAY, 22 �called on Mrs. Salisberry Mary gave me her picture B gave his too so [?] took it back expect to leave �here tomorrow for home Went to sleep last night thinknig about my pet Jamie as usual dreamt a whole pile about hime thought I would get a letter to day but no letter for I was [?] Mary. Went down to see my dear cousin Mary her and B came home with me spent the evening such a good good time we did have all to ourselves in the bedroom showed them our pictures We said goddbye to all the dear ones at Granpas is was a trying matter for all parties for it is possible we will never see them again cousin W brought us 8 miles to uncle John Meachems Cousin Walter & Phene 10 mile to uncle T. Brewster we came through all sorts of country but there was one very beautiful place it was a chestnut grove the trees formed an arch over our heads so low that I could stand up in the carriage and touch them we called at Libbies but she was not at home August FRIDAY, 23 1867. Arrived at uncles last night about six cousin Ada has a splendid Piano gave us some music from it. Went all through the salt- �works visited cousin E & G wrote two letter and posted them SATURDAY, 24 �Today is aunt Amandas birthday up to the elbows picking this forenoon to the city twice this afternoon the guests arrived at six uncle Jud came with them splendid presents & music SUNDAY, 25 Uncle Jim brought us to uncle Judsons met a funeral folks all away from home uncle went and got them cousin Theo is a dear girl and uncle Jud is just one of the best men that ever lived indeed they are all as good as good August MONDAY, 26 1867. Went to school with Thedie called to see Mrs. Boot in the evening came home about 8 went down town again saw Nate Hunter got a letter from Abbie the f□rst one I have had nice time with my good old uncle TUESDAY, 27 Up and off this morning by seven Uncle & Auntie came with to cars good byes all said and away we whirred for Rochester Nettie is a little chatterbox her & I went up to the corners this evening to hear the band �WEDNESDAY, 28 Auntie away Mr. Stephens called [ ? ] �Net & I went to the bank 40 pr[?] did some shopping. got such a bad cold could not speak loud some of the time Auntie f□red us up a dose they think I am in bed now but they are a little bit fouled Auntie came home about 10 O’clock August THURSDAY, 29 Spent this forenoon strolling on Mt. Hope had a splendid view of the city. Uncle came with us 8 mile on the cars as far as Charlotte seen us safe aboard the steamer Cataract FRIDAY, 30 Started for Toronto about six was to arrive 5 this morning but but a storm drove us back to port and Oh! ~ its no use to try to write anything about it all I can say is that it was one day of misery. SATURDAY, 31 Yesterday about 4 took cars for Rochester changed cars for the falls just dark a little view of the splendour of nature changed cars for Hamilton stayed all night morning train for Toronto there at noon dinner at Jns G. good visit with all the folks �all got the election fever started at 4 for Collingwood arrived between 9 & 10 all night at Camerons �September SUNDAY, 1 1867. First day of fall perfectly awful cold hired conveyance here cost 4$ dined at Mr. Hamiltons called to see Mrs. Jay. C went for Milton, home to my dear old home just dark all my dear pets were there dear good time MONDAY, 2 Came over in the gig nearly froze my toes started off for school once home eleven scholars teaching seems more of a pleasure than when I quit P. T. called this afternoon Myria makes me talk so much I cannot get any time to write to my friends TUESDAY, 3 f□fteen scholars to day , more than I expected rained nearly all day it seems to me there must have been a mistake in the seasons this year that fall instead of summer followed spring. Wrote to Granpa September WEDNESDAY, 4 1867. This morning wrote to Nate Brew came home for my dinner had 17 scholars wrote to Phene Meachem after school called on Mrs. J. L came �home chatted long while with Myria after the folks were gone to bed �THURSDAY, 5 My scholars still on the increase two more today. Oh! dear me everything goes wrong this week just because I am not in a tune for teaching I think my holidays spoiled me it is 10 and B.L are drawing in yet FRIDAY, 6 Walked home carried a basket of crabs got there about dark Abbie rocking her self as usual and all the rest accordingly September SATURDAY, 7 1867. Libbie came home loud time talking went to Meaford on horseback saw some of my friends posted f□ve letters the other side W. F came about 10 O’clock our folks drawing in till late SUNDAY 8 To meeting long time since here before knew how to enjoy it Bryans & Hirams to our place to dinner J.&H called ride to cut up as usual of late a general [ ? ] in the evening they stay all night slept with Hattie MONDAY, 9 �Quite a chat with Jamie this noon very pleasnat because unexpected �unpleasant because so soon ended bother bother to these visitings much pleasanter to have them without as many ends Jamie thinks so I know One of took a notion to go home came back September TUESDAY, 10 1867. Teaching went along f□nely to day some few of my scholars were foolish enough to leave and go to Meaford or rather their parents were foolish enough to let them sewing this evening beginning to get things picked up a little WEDNESDAY, 11 Feel today as if I might have gone through a sawmill or something worse last night Thought Jamie was going to f□nd this space did not so I am not going to THURSDAY, 12 Jamie stayed here all night went away and came back again and left again started some braiding not a bit sleepy it is such a nice warm evening SUNDAY, 15 September FRIDAY, 13 1867. Walked home called �to Bs & Gs home just as the moon rose beautiful eclipse lasted some time �Rebecca here spinning would not let me sleep with Abbie SATURDAY, 14 Visiting at B S & R L. Libbie had business to Mr. Batty this forenoon too tired to go any where else going to sleep with Abbie Our folks all pitched in that I should stay home got the dinner alll ready waited an hour did not get home till six then mother came in with a black eye the f□rst thing I heard was that Mrs. T was dangerously sick got it all jangled up together started for BL in the midst of it if I had wings why wouldn’t I f□y September MONDAY, 16 1867. Sarah was going to Meaford tomorrow got her to go today so I could hear from the [ ? ] heard that she was better but afraid soon be worse if I could only go one little while Oh if somebody would only say, “go Mary” I would spite of everything TUESDAY, 17 All is suspence here not heard one word today WEDNESDAY, 18 Made up my mind the folks �are better or I should have heard from some quarter read some �in the review for others some in Ee about Gabriel O my beloved Myria thought it very appropriate September THURSDAY, 19 1867. School half day to W Bs childs funeral this afternoon from that Saran & I went to Meaford called on Mrs. Jay I got a new dress rode part way home horseback FRIDAY, 20 Mr. Cook wished me to tell the scholars he would preach that evening walked home Lib there before me SATURDAY, 21 Had a great dream last night started for the shore [?] 5 to 12 to Kates & after I stayed till after three she went with me down Through the Cedar Grove Mrs. Trout a good deal better September SATURDAY, 28 1867. A lot of us went to Meaford Abbie had some pictures taken, pretty well used up Lib letter her & I called on H. C at his new residence wanted to know if an bookseller �SUNDAY, 29 Went to meeting this morning awfully cold saw ~ few �minutes before meeting came over to BL about dark a lot of his relations here to see him MONDAY, 30 Scarcely got up time enough to get to school between walking sleeping & eating ought to get fat will forget to get up at all tomorrow if dont hurry to bed nearly 11 October TUESDAY, 1 1867. Teaching Younguns one poor little fellow afraid of staying in all night WEDNESDAY, 2 Went to school through the rain only two scholars came home went to Meaford with B.Ls f□rst time ever at fall show saw a lot of my old friends THURSDAY, 3 Went to Mr. Stirlings on business had a good chat October FRIDAY, 4 1867. Maggie & I came to school together Lib assisted my school short �time this afternoon cleaned the school house quite a while �after dark when Lib and I got home SATURDAY, 5 Lib was in splendid spirits which led us to expect somebody not disappointed arrived after dark SUNDAY, 6 To meeting L & I did the speaking ~ came up in the afternoon had one of the loudest times ever struck up . B.P. going to stay a week with Abbie October MONDAY, 7 1867. T. came with me to the 7th did not see any Evil Genius awfully sleepy all day TUESDAY, 8 Mr. Linn spent the evening with us very pleasant fellow to chat with had some impertinent questions to ask WEDNESDAY, 9 Grey dripping day saving after school B L had a pearing bee among themselves reading in �the review at school sent a pamphlet to Mr. Stirling �October THURSDAY, 10 1867. Heard that Mrs. T. was dead cannot credit it Messrs Johnston & Hamilton died night before last funerals today poor me cannot go FRIDAY, 11 Walked home through mud & rain could not stay at the 7th could get no news in that corner SATURDAY, 12 Helped Sarah all day Lib came along little before dark Fleming made his appearance shortly after tea spent f□rst of the evening in the off□ce Aunt Lydia writes me some sad news Uncle Sheldon is dead sick only two days October SUNDAY, 13 1867 Went to meeting around by the gravel seen Bessie safely at home Mr. T. back to meeting again home by 5 or 6 never went through such mud in my life All of us up to H. J. Cs in the evening a great sing MONDAY, 14 �Stayed to Hirams all night walked over this �morning B Ls got the thrashing machine TUESDAY, 15 Very agreeably surprised this evening when Jamie came in his pleasant count was telling Hattie everything was rolling on smoothly told me a great long story while the folks were paring apples went to bed in pretty good season considering that Jamie was up to all sorts of fun October WEDNESDAY, 16 1867 My company stayed with me till school time Everything went off f□nely to school the scholars all very studious THURSDAY, 17 Beautiful weather all the week very pleasant to me because the scholars are always much better on sunny days quite a thunder storm this afternoon for October A. Mc called this afternoon FRIDAY, 18 To day is my birth day 20 years old is it possible It seems so short a time �since I went to the old school and us children �played camp meeting on F[ ? ] hill October SATURDAY< 19 1867. Lydia had a lot of her relations helping her to make up the f□ame got home I heard that W. Johnston was dead SUNDAY, 20 Fleming took a preacher to Meaford this morning took Jim to the point and back got home about dark Sarah and I spent the evening at Georges Abbie came home this morning MONDAY, 21 Walked over to 7th this morning a stranger here all night friend of J. Hunter October TUESDAY, 22 Some what rainy B. Ls folks over to the 9th been up stairs all alone all the evening they are all gone to bed have to be moving off WEDNESDAY, 23 �We all went to W. Ls to pare apples took the �machine Mr. Wards folks there with theirs home about eleven THURSDAY, 24 Went to Mr. McLeans staying over night Mother got a letter andmetal photograph October FRIDAY, 25 1867 Got home shortly after dark a lot of our relations here to help us cut apples Catherina here all night she has been up a day or two getting home sick I got a letter from cousin Nettie SATURDAY, 26 Milton Kate & Lib went to Meaford this afternoon Abbie & I writing letters while they were gone SUNDAY, 27 Went to meeting this morning up the shore this afternoon did not get sold came home in the gig after dark another one of those good times which we always have �October MONDAY, 28 1867 Jamie brought me over this morning pretty near �cold enough to be pleasant quite warm in the middle of the day quite cloudy had a go at old sing. TUESDAY, 29 Tried to rain this morning Mr. Whitelaw over a while is building his son a new house took our machine over to W.B helped them all evening WEDNESDAY, 30 Myria & Bryan to Meaford took Hattie got her pictures taken October THURSDAY, 31 1867. Bryans folks over to J. Ls with their machine stayed home had a great sing. J. M. boasting how good he was going to be to his wife November FRIDAY, 1 Today is S. Ls birth day Anniversary nice little time I am knitting knitting knitting such awful work. SATURDAY, 2 Went to Meaford with �B. L. got Hatties & Adahs pictures went home with �B.P. got dinner walked home after dinner Lib had just got in ahead of me November SUNDAY, 3 1867. Rained this morning did not go to meeting considerable hail H. H. up with horse & buggy to H. C. brought me over to B. Ls tonight after the rain Hattie gave me one of her pictures MONDAY, 4 The white f□akes are warning us to wrap our overcoats closer around us the ground looks quite becoming in her robe of white and the moon smiling down on her enriches the scene TUESDAY, 5 Beautiful white carpet to go to school on this morning it all disappeared at night. Went to L. Ls to out aps. they will not get one in a corner again. I’ll not bother take them November WEDNESDAY, 6 1867. I am mad vexed cross if any one comes �too near me I’ll bite them �THURSDAY, 7 B. Ls folks are cutting apples I started some more knitting FRIDAY, 8 S & E. L called to the school for me to go home with them Sarah & Will came over and picked apples for us with the machine November SATURDAY, 9 1867. Sewing all day Abbie & I had a big singing time called at G. W. about two minutes. J. D. here this evening to see about the school. SUNDAY, 10 Went to meeting beautiful day and the roads not very bad ~ came home with us and so did A.P. had quite a time in the afternoon a bold time in the evening beautiful moonlight MONDAY, 11 Two new scholars today away from Kingston large school. Moving �again tonight November TUESDAY, 12 1867. �Quite a storm this morning. The folks all away to the sale did not buy themselves rich. WEDNESDAY, 13 Glorious sunset very pretty overhead but quite a mess under foot wonder if Mr. Deloon is sealed THURSDAY, 14 All sorts and kinds of weather to day rain hail snow and sunshine Sarah Adah & I went to Mr. Shields spent a very pleasant evening November FRIDAY, 15 1867. Walked right from the school house & got home just dark two or three folks to help peel apples quite a time with P. D SATURDAY, 16 �November MONDAY, 18 1867. Cold and snowing all this forenoon some �of the little fellows came crying this morning 34 scholars TUESDAY, 19 November THURSDAY, 21 1867. Myria with Mrs. Jay all day got a lot of news when she came home they had some great times out to the wedding FRIDAY, 22 The roads are all mud mud did not go home tonight cutting up all sorts to keep from getting lonely f□nished my knitting did some washing SATURDAY, 23 Went nearly to the Gravel on horseback up to R. C. hill after dinner the f□rst thing that caught my eye got home was buggy November SUNDAY, 24 1867. In this diary I write with Joy For here is written my Dear boy �And the writers love I ne’er can doubt When she calls her dear boy J. Trout And that Dear boys love can never vary �While heaven bless him with the love of Mary MONDAY, 25 Drizzle drizzle or pouring all day Abbie did not come f□xed my bunk this evening feel a little bit snoozy TUESDAY, 26 Fleming went by the school house afoot but no Abbie came Jim quite put out because he is not going to be hired November WEDNESDAY, 27 1867. I have 36 scholars coming to me now that I would not exchange for any other 36 that I know of & if their parents were off in heathendom think I could make something of them THURSDAY, 28 Myria and Bryan were to Mr. Osbornes & W. Laycox did not get home until nearly 10 the folks were singing all the evening I made a belt Jims �time is out to night FRIDAY, 29 �Jim Martin went away this morning felt awful bad when he carried out his chest fancied he was following a coff□n. Snowed & blowed so it is no use of thinking of going home November SATURDAY, 30 1867 Trimmed my hat made a dress skirt awful cold and snowing & blowing so that I am fenced in and the windows are frozen over so I can scarcely see out December SUNDAY, 1 The f□rst day of winter pretty cold tried to coax B. L to go to meeting did not succeed read all day tried to sing some did not make out rich MONDAY, 2 Our new hired man came this morning f□nished my dress this evening to bed 11 December TUESDAY, 3 1867. Storming like sixty �to day can hardly keep from freezing knitting mittens this evening �WEDNESDAY, 4 Kept some of my youngsters in to night they do enjoy some right up and down sport going down hill Put me in mind of old times W. Mackie here this evening THURSDAY, 5 Had quite an exhibition fewer here this evening I picked out one little piece about the crickets December FRIDAY, 6 1867. Thawing all day storming now so I guess I will not lose my ride tomorrow expected Mackies here this evening did not come SATURDAY, 7 my f□rst ride B. L s folks went over to cut wood went along mother away from home down to see Lydia who is very sick it was so stormy had to come home with them I felt sorry for poor little Abbie SUNDAY, 8 Went to meeting with B.L the meeting house all changed �around one wandering one brought back to the fold �came home in the cutter the folks went to see Lydia she is very bad home about ten December MONDAY, 9 1867. Cold stormy morning B took us to school with the oxen it looks as if winter had set in TUESDAY, 10 Has not got done storming yet everything went to [ ? ] to school I expect is is my fault as Jamie tells me but I must say along with Sarah it is too nice to stay in the house tonight WEDNESDAY, 11 B. L committing murder on a large scale - such a nice evening I do think B. L might go to see how Lydia is December THURSDAY, 12 1867. Charley brought us to school this morning awful awful cold brought us home again. Hattie �is in great glee because she is going to sleep with me �FRIDAY, 13 The teams are f□ying round today like as if if was town meeting in the city SATURDAY, 14 Home all day B. L had the sawing machine f□nished my mittens Finished my dress December SUNDAY, 15 1867. Went to meeting with B. L home with our folks two girls there B brought mother home took Abbie & I back MONDAY, 16 Sawing machine here yet cut out a dress helping her make it it is so pleasant to have Abbie with me TUESDAY, 17 Helping Abbie again Miss Mc called to school this afternoon it is 11 and here Myria sits I am afraid she is not going to night we had a great talk about old times �December WEDNESDAY, 18 1867. Jamie here tonight took �me to H.J.Cs for a ride back about ten hair curled no goodbye home eleven bed near twelve THURSDAY, 19 Working at sleeves scholars quite put out did not know examination FRIDAY, 20 Examination this forenoon no school this afternoon Miss Mc came home with a whole lot of folks and quite a time generally $ 11 December SATURDAY, 21 1867. We all went to Meaford Abbie disappointed about her pictures got some books cards etc, for scholars SUNDAY, 22 Got all ready for meeting Bryan went after horses and stayed home after all Cutter drove about dark �soon found out it was Frank stayed all night it was so stormy �MONDAY, 23 Folks went away this morning about daylight some pretty big drifts going to school The Italian here all night making Mottoes December TUESDAY, 24 1867. Had a very pleasant time this evening H & Lwere over had a very nice Christmas tree some singing just as the presents were distributed surprised me by a present also WEDNESDAY, 25 Abbie & I came home this morning in the cutter this morning made out my report alone all day got some Christmas presents with folks THURSDAY, 26 Monday May 18/68 It rained all day Thursday Friday Labour day and Sunday till about night wrote a letter to cousin Will and one to J. E. Laycox walked up this morning in the mud went to Georges yesterday rest of the day with Abbie May 28/68 �Went to meeting last Sunday with the waggon f□rst time Meaford �full of people. Bros Layton & Cox spoke special company in the after- noon a very pleasant evening stayed all night up in the gig next morning Very pleasant warm weather this week. The leaves are all out everything looks green good many Flowers out. Mr. Bond brought me a bouquet this morning some tulips in it other nice f□owers visiting twice this week Wednesday June 3 Last Sunday our folks went up the shore Abbie was Immersed in the evening the occasion was the most solemn of anything of the sort that I ever care to see June 17 The last two weeks have been full of events Bryan has been very sick and many of us were called to what we supposed to be his death bed but God in his providence has ordained it otherwise it is a great thing and mercy that he has been spared to his little ones a while longer but he was �not afraid to go. Death had no terror to him he bid them all a long farewell when he was so willing we could �not wish him to stay but it is a pleasure to think he is getting better same Fleming came down more than a week ago Lib did not come with him Abbie has been away all this month she went to Meaford the 5 th been there since! school goes pretty tough since I was to Bryans seems I have not life enough to keep the school going as it ought to be. Invited to a picking bee this afternoon at C. Ls going I expect Two marriages Sarah Leavens and Die Family both living Meaford Thursday June 25 Bryan is still very poorly mother and Milton are still there most of the time Mil & I did not go to meeting last Sunday Sarah walked down Abbie was there Frederick took her and he brought her home in the evening she enjoyed herself f□rst rate and did not seem to be as tired as might be expected came up in the �gig in the evening. Sarah was up here yesterday she says all the Derby folks were �down Monday in the S.S excursion Will and Lib went up to Bryans. Went to the 11th with Sarah to Mc Kinis “bee” in the evening My scholars are mostly sick with the measles only had 17 today and 18 are sick, Henry brought us in some Strawberries this evening Mrs. Long away to Euphrasia Farewell When eyes are beaming What never tongue can tell When tears are streaming From their crystal cell When hands are linked that dread to part And heart is not by throbbing heart O! bitter bitter is the smart Of them that bid farewell When hope is hidden That bain of bliss would tell And love forbidden I the breast to dwell When fettered by a viewless chain We turn and gaze and turn again Oh! death were merry to the pain Of them that bid farewell Heber Human Life Man’s life a book of history �The leaves thereof are days The letters mercies closely joined �The title is Gods praise Mason Another We live in deeds, not gears; in thoughts not breaths; in feelings not in f□gures over dial. He most lives who thinks most; feels the noblest, are to the best. Baily From social intercourse are derived some of the highest enjoyments of life. Where there is a free interchange of sentiment The mind acquires new ideas; and by a frequent excercise of its powers the understanding gains much vigour. The rule to be observed in all conversation is that we should not talk to ease ourselves but those that hear us. Wednesday Aug 28 / 68 My visiting is coming to a close for this time expect to start for Canada tomorrow evening. I am in Rochester at present came here yester- day. Linds & Net were home but auntie was gone to Gates. They were extremely glat to �see us it being 29 years since mother saw them. Nettie is a little chatter box �I am glad for she can make up for my quietness one of Libbies old teachers called here this evening her old perceptress is married she got 600 worth of presents/ Net & I went down to the city this afternoon did some shopping got a very bad cold For more information on Mary Williams Trout, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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January 1, 1867 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42d41d0f7ce8221d31a5f6dd9d8c6522.pdf ae867318a6d19b1fe1ce7ca537d84ee1 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������ https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d82a445c00702df8106f541d8fe25611.pdf a6aab770572dfea4ed3e10d9d11d3795 PDF Text Text Mary Emily Parson Smith (1868-1925) 1893-1894 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers 1893. July 1st Saturday - nice day - very busy all morning - Grandma went with me collecting - started east and ended west - home in the evening - retired 10- July 2nd Sunday - very warm day - we went to S. S. - Mother & Lillie stayed to church - Elmer & I went to oil well - had nice walk - I went to church in evening - rode home with Mr & Miss Smith - George was in on steps after church till rained - retired 10- July 3rd Monday . washed - day of picnic at Tilsonburg - Sara Frank - here for tea - Ma went down town after tea - with her - retired 10- July 4th Tuesday - ironed very warm day - and very busy one also - Mr Gay here for dinner - Mrs Lossing called also Aunt Fanny - Mrs Clarke - Woodward etc - Grandma went to Woodstock on four train - Aunt Pheobe came back with her - retired 10 July 5 Wednesday - visited most of day - I went down town after tea - was down to Mrs Fischers - retired 10 July 6 Thursday - nice day - Kellett girls here for tea - We went boating after tea - George took Soph home & Lill went with Fanny- Elmer & I went half way - Aunt & I went for drive in fore noon - retired 1/2 past 11- July 7 Friday - very hot day. I went to post in afternoon Ma Grandma & Phoebe down to Aunt Sara's after tea - Lill & I to Choir practice I called at Copelands retired 10 1/2 1893 Jul 8 Saturday - windy day - I went down town after tea retired 10 1/2 July 9 Sunday - cool morning - Little excitement over Mrs Clarke she was sick - Lill Bruce and I went to Sunday School Ma Grandma & Aunt Pheobe came down to BL - Lottie & Mrs Jones called - Lill & I went to Church in evening - retired 10 �Jul 10 Monday - beautiful day - I got up at 1/2 past 5 and went to washing - I went down town in afternoon to post some letters retired 10 July 11 Tuesday - hot day - I got up at five and went to ironing - Lill & Grandma down to Miss Talbots for she fell and broke arm - Aunt & I done some walking Steve went down and met Lill retired 10 Jan {sic} 12 Wednesday - warm day - home all day picked currants. I called at Mrs C Purvis {surname?} Her play going int {last word?} at Lossing - Jones girls were in retired 1/2 10 - Mrs Walter called July 13 Thursday - hot day rained some in after noon. Ma & Aunt went down to see Miss Talbot - retired 10 July 14 Friday - hot day - was home all day Lill went to Choir practice retired 10 July 15 Saturday very hot day and a very busy morning - Mother canning fruit rained some in after noon - I went down to Maggie Lossing to do some crochett stopped to tea Grandma & Aunt down to Miss Talbots after tea retired 10 July 16 Sunday {inked X's under date} warm day - I did not feel very well. Lill & Bruce to S.S. & Lill to B. Church - Auntie Jones called. I went for drive with Mr Smith - Miss Walker & Lexie called retired 10 July 17 Monday - nice day - home all day. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea - Aunt & Ma called to Jones I went down town after tea retired 10 July 18 Tuesday - warm day - Aunt Sally May & Emma here for tea - Maggie & Mina Lossing called after tea - Aunt & I went down town Mother done red and black cherries up. retired 10 July 19 Wednesday - nice day - washed - Ben Haight here for dinner - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 July 20 Thursday - ironed hot day - Ma & Aunt went for drive to R Lossing's - Sara Frank here for tea - We went for walk after tea. retired 10 July 21 Friday - nice day but warm - Lill down to Miss T all afternoon - Lilie Woodward and I went down Acent {spelling of word?}Fair for butter - went to lecture after tea - retired 10 1/2 �July 22 1893 Saturday very windy day - Aunt & I down town most of morning - Lill went to Kelletts with L Woodard Aunt & I down town after tea in to Lossing retired 10 July 23 1893 Sunday - nice day. Bruce & I to S. S. Aunt & Ma came to church - Mr Smith & I went to Springford to church in evening - retired 1/2 10 July 24 Monday washed. Grandma down to Miss T all day - Ma & Aunt down after tea Ma called on Mrs. Dr Anderson. retired 1/2 9 July 25 Tuesday ironed - hot & windy day. Grandma down to Miss Talbots - I went down town after tea retired 10 July 26 Wednesday - windy day - I went down town in morning to Miss S F then went to park in afternoon - then garden party in evening Will Kellett brought Lill home. retired 12 July 27 Thursday - nice day. Aunt & I went to Norwich for drive was gone all after noon - Uncle Neil & Nora came. retired 10 July 28 Friday - nice day - Lossing girls & us girls to Moores for tea - Aunt Fanny & Clara here for dinner. Bruce went home with them - we went to Choir practice Elmer Lossing came up with me - retired 10 July 29 Saturday - Nice day - home all day. Aunt & Ma called at Jones - I went for boat ride with Elmer Lossing - retired 1/2 10 July 30 Sunday - nice but warm day went to S. S. & B. Church - Ben Hawkins & Will Kellett here for tea we went to church - George was in after church - retired 11 July 31 Monday - nice day - sprinkled rain - Pa & Aunt went for drive after tea. Mrs Lossing & Nellie called - retired 10 Aug 1st Tuesday - washed - nice day - Uncle Neil here nothing exciting happened - retired 10 Aug 2 Wednesday - invited Uncle Neil here for tea - Ma & Grandma went up to Osbornes - Lill went for drive with Mrs Woodward. retired 10 Aug 4 Friday - nice day - I went with Mrs Woodward to Ladies{?} aid{?} Springford - retired 10 �Aug 5 Saturday - busy all moring - Aunt & I went down town after tea - Lill to Miss T for tea retired 10 1/2 Aug 6 Sunday - cool day - we went to S. S. Ma & B.L. - Aunt Ma & I to church in evening - retired 10 Aug 7 Monday - washed - nice day - Ma & Aunt went down town after tea, I went down to Lossing's - retired 10 {corner of page turned over second number so might not be 10} Aug 8 1893 Tuesday ironed. I went to Tilsonburg with Mrs Clarke in afternoon. Mrs. Glover & Mrs Clarke here for tea Aunt Lil & I down town I went for drive with E Lossing Aug 9 1893 Wednesday - sewed all morning - went with Mrs Haller and Mrs Wingrove up to Miss Smith's - Jones girls called retired 10 Aug 10 1893 Thursday - sewed all day - no excitement - retired 10 Aug 11 1893 Friday warm day - we people went to picnic at Tom Parsons. retired 10 Aug 12 Satruday busy morning had some rain in night Aunt Lil & I went to Tilsonburg retired 10 Mrs Deane {spelling of surname?} & Bullock called Aug 13 {inked X's and lines}Sunday Nice day - went to Sunday S. &c. Mr Smith called and I went for drive retired 10 Aug 14 Monday - nice day. Mrs Wingrove & Williams called Grandma eye bad - retired 10 Aug 15 Tuesday - nice day. sewed. Aunt Ma & I went down to call at Lossings retired 10 Aug 16 Wednesday - washed - nothing exciting - retired 10 Aug 17 Thursday - nice day ironed - Aunt Lll & I went to Delhi for drive - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 18 Friday - nice day - Lottie Jones in Bruce sick Lill & I went to bible study I went for walk with E Lossing retired 10 Aug 19 Saturday busy morning Aunt & I went up to Brahill for apples - retired 10 1893 �Aug 20 Sunday nice day - Lill & I to S.S. & BC. Aunt & Ma to B.C. Aunt Lill & my self to church in evening retired 10 Aug 21 Monday - nice day. washed - Lill & Mrs. Woodward to Tilsonburg all day - retired 10 Aug 22 Tuesday - nice day - ironed - Bruce sick Lill & I to Darling's to tea - then to picnic meeting in B. Church - retired 10 Aug 23 Wednesday - beautiful day - Aunt Fanny in with butter - Aunt and I walked down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 24 Thursday - nice day - home all day Grandma went to Dexter - Aunt & I down town for walk in after noon to Aunt Sara's - retired 10 Aug 25 Friday - nice but hot day - I went to Delhi with John Wyatt. Lill to Aid at Woodward's Mrs Darling & Ella - Miss Glyn called I went to Choir practice retired 10 Aug 26 Saturday hot day - busy moving - Aunt & I went to Tilsonburg Hattie Bullock called - called at Kelletts retired 10 Aug 27 Sunday - hot day - Lill & I to S.S. Lill to B C - George came in and we stayed on steps till 11 oclock Aug 28 Monday hot day. Mr Elliot & Soph stopped on way to picnic Lill went with them & George & I started to go about four but the rain drove us back. George Soph & Mrs Ellis here for tea and we all went to Jones for evening - retired 11 Aug 29 1893 Tuesday - washed - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 30 1893 Wednesday - ironed nice day - retired 10 Mr Gaylor down Aug 31 1893 Thursday I went down town in moring. baked for picnic - was at Sunday School picnic all after noon, then Elmer Lossing & to meeting retired 10 Aug --- --- --- Sept 1st 1893 Friday nice day, home all day. Ma went with Mrs Norbart {spelling of name?} to call at Lossing - retired 10 �Sept 2nd Saturday very busy day. Grandma came home from Dexter - retired 10 Sept 3rd Saturday cool da Sunday - nice day - We went to Sunday School - our folk went for walk in woods - Lill to church at night - I went with Mr Snelt to B. Church in Norwich - retired 10 Sept 4th Monday - nice day little showery - Aunt P & I went to Tilsonburg after noon retired 9 Sept 5th Tuesday - nice day - home all day - Aunt not well - Lil & I went to M. Church in evening retired Sept 6 Wednesday - nice day - washed - I went with Mrs. Clarke to get butter. Ma & Aunt went down town in afternoon - Aunt, Lell & I went up to Jones - retired 10 - rained & hail in night - Mrs Sam Wallace burried. Sept 7 Thursday - rainy morning - Grandma & Aunt went to Woodstock very busy day. Ma & Lill went to Mel Darkee {spelling of name?} baby's frunnel {possibly funeral?} - Maggie & Nellie Lossing in and Carrie P in after tea - retired 10 Sept 8 {inked two rows of X's under date} Friday nice day - finished ironing - Ma in to Mrs. Wingrove after tea & Lill down to Choir practice - retired 9 Sept 9 Saturday nice day - extra busy - Aunt & Grandma came home from Woodstock - retired 10 Sept 10 Sunday - lovely day - went to S.S. & B.C. then I went to church in evening - Elmer Lossing came home with me - retired 10 Burt Lossing lost baby Sept 11 Monday - nice day home all day except to go for walk after tea, retired 10 Sept 12 Tuesday nice day washed - I went to Tilsonburg with Uncle Wm then down town after tea retired 10 Sept 13 Wednesday - nice day - Maggie & Nellie Lossing Lottie & Maggie Jones and Lucy Osborne here for tea retired 10 Sept 14 Thursday - nice day - Aunt Sara here all day retired 10 Sept 15 Friday - nice day Mrs Tisdale burried Miss Walker here for tea retired 10 �1893 Sept 16 Saturday windy day - I went to Tilsonburg with Mrs Clarke - Mrs Woodward very bad retired 10 Sept 17 Sunday - nice day - Mrs Woodward died 1/2 past one - Aunt Lill & I to church - Mr Smith came home with me - retired 10 Sept 18 Monday - rainy day and busy - retired 11 Sept 19 Tuesday - nice day - washed Aunt P & Grandma went to Woodstock met Aunt Lill they came back on night train Lill & I went to lecture given by Mr Gay - Maggie Jones & I sat up at Woodward's all night Sept 20 Wednesday Ma & Pa went to Mrs Woodward frunnel {possibly funeral?} Lill & I went to Jessie Williams wedding - nice day - then we all went to train to see Nellie Moore off - retired 10 Sept 21 Thursday - nice day - Aunt Lill, Pheobe, Grandma and I went to Tilsonburg Sara Ann Hornby came on morn train. Her & Aunt Jane Ann in after tea - retired 10 Sept 22 Friday - nice day - home all day. I went with Mr Smith to lecture given by J. R. Clarke retired 11 - 4 Teaters {spelling of word?} called Sept 23 Saturday - Aunt Pheobe & I went to Woodstock Sara Ann Hornby called retired 10 Sept 24 Sunday beautiful day & us girls to S.S. all to B.Church - Aunt P. & I in to Jones Lill Sara Ann Hornby & I to church I rode up with Mr Smith retired 10 Sept 25 Monday - washed - Mrs Osborne fell & borke leg - Mrs Lossing & Miss Walker called - retired 10 Sept 26 Tuesday nice day - Ma up to O all morning - Aunt Lill, Pheobe Lill & I to Kelletts for tea retired 10 1/2 Sept 27 Wednesday - beautiful day Ma & Aunt Pheobe up to corner in morning - Ma & Aunt Lell & Phoebe over to Uncle Wm after tea - Lill & I to lecutre in M. Church - retired 10 Sept 28 Thusday - nice day - home all day - Lill & Aunt P to woods in afternoon. All went to concert after tea - Elmer Lossing walked up with me retired 10 1/2 �Sept 29 Friday - nice day - Aunt P & I down town and up to corner in fore noon. Mrs. Jones & Emma called also Mrs Williams & Jessie - home all evening Sep 30 Saturday nice day - busy morning - I went to Norwich show with Mr Smith to Mrs H Lossing for tea - then to concert - retired 1/2 11 Sept 30 1893 October 1 Sunday - grand day - George in in morning us girls to S.S. & Ma & Aunt P to B church - Mrs Darling - Mabel & Ella & Maggie & Misses Lossing - Aunt Jane {and?} Sara Hornby called. Ma {is word Ma?}Aunt & I called up to Jones, had tea - Aunt Lill & I went to see Aunt Sara's - Mrs McFarlane & her and Mrs. Bullock in after tea - retired 10 1/2 Oct 2 Monday - grand day - Our folk left Ma went to Woodstock with them - I went collecting - was gone all after noon - retired 9 Minie {name?}adds in a girl Oct 3 Tuesday - nice day washed &c - Lill down town most of afternoon - retired 9 Oct 4 Wednesday - rainy night - Dr Burtch and daughter here for day - Ma & Bruce went to train with them - Edeth Caughell & Lexie Walker called I went with George & Nellie Chan to Harvest - Home at Dereham church - retired 12 Oct 5 Thursday - nice day - home all day - Mrs. Wingrove in - Lill & I to choir practice - retired 10 Oct 6 Friday show day - Lill & Bruce up all morning Ma & Pa up after noon - rained retired 8 Oct 7 Saturday cool day Ella Holmes here for dinner. We all went to show in afternoon, Soph and Mr Smith here for tea - George called and we went to concert - retired 12 Oct 8 Sunday beautiful day - Soph - Fanny - Maggie Jones Maggie & Lizzie McF Elmer George and myself went to oil well & brick yard. Lill & Bruce went to S.S. - Soph went home in after noon - retired 9 Oct 9 Monday - nice day. I went to Tilsonburg with Nellie Clare - served in after noon - retired 9 Lill & I down town after tea Oct 10 Tuesday - beautiful day - sewed & cleaned bedroom off dining room - Lill to Lossings to tea. I down after tea - retired 10 �Oct 11 Wednesday - nice day - washed & sewed. Lill & I down town after tea - retired 9 Oct 12 Thursday - chill day - ironed & sewed - Maggie McF and I sat up to Osbornes all night Oct 13 Friday nice day. Ma went to Menz {spelling of name?} & Oatmaier's {spelling of name?} funnel {word possibly funeral?} Lil & I walked down to Ida's - stopped all night retired 10 Oct 14 Saturday - stormy day rained & blew. Will brought us home - bad cold - home all day - retired 9 Oct 15 Sunday - showry day - went to S.S. & B. Church retired 9 1/2 Oct 16 Monday - washed &c - called on Belle St Clair at Copelands and stopped to Mrs Fischers for tea George was in after tea - retired 10 Oct 17 Tuesday ironed &c. Belle St Clair Carrie Copland and Miss Culp called - George tooke me over to Kelletts - retired 10 1893 Oct 18 Wednesday lovely day. Fanny & I went down to dentist - was there all day to Mrs Smith's for dinner - retired 10 - Will Wardell had sale Oct 19 Thursday - grand day. Soph & I went down town in morning was at denlist again - retired 10 Oct 20 Uncle Neil another boy Friday - grand day - Soph and I to Brown's to dinner and then went to green house. We all spent evening at Mrs Clark's. retired 11 1/2 Oct 21 Saturday - nice day. Fanny & I went down town after noon - retired 10 Oct 22 Sunday - grand day - we walked up to St Charles Church then we went to Church down town George Ennse {spelling of surname?} after me - retired 11 Oct 23 Monday - nice day - washed - cleaned Mother's room very tired retired 1/2 8 Oct 24 Tuesday - nice day but windy - ironed down town in morning and also after tea - Lill to Carters for dinner - retired 9 1/2 �Oct 25 Wednesday - nice day sewed on Lill's black dress Lollie Jones was in - Lill & I down town after tea - was in to Lossing's for few minutes retired 10 Oct 26 Thursday - rainy day home all day retired 9 Oct 27 Friday nice day - to Miss Talbots for tea - Mrs E. Osborne here for tea - went to bible study retired 9 1/2 1893 Oct 28 Saturday windy day - busy all day. I went down town after tea was down to John McF - and in to Kate Williams John McF - a little girl - retired 10 Oct 29 Sunday - first snow storm ground white - went to S.S. & BC - and to Church in evening - rode up with Mr Smith - retired 1/2 9 Oct 30 Monday - Cool day - washed and moved cooking stove in - retired 9 Oct 31 Tuesday - nice day Mother went with Mrs Clarke to Robert Lossings for dinner - The Mrs Leaters {spelling of surname?} here for dinner - I went to party at Kelletts with George had nice time retired 4 am Nov 1st Wednesday. nice morning - rainy after noon - thundered I went down to McFarlanes after tea then Maggie & I went down town and then home retired 9 Winnie Parson called Nov 2nd {inked double row of X's under date}Thursday - nice morning - I went collecting for Pa - Lill went with me - Sick all after noon retired 1/2 8 Nov 3rd Friday nice day. Lil to Carters for tea - to Bible Study &c - retired 10 Nov 4th Saturday nice day - Minnie here for tea - we girls went down town after tea - retired 10 Nov 5th Sunday - nice day to S.S. & B Church - Ma & Pa called at Garth Walter I went to M. Church at Springfield with Mr Smith - retired 10 Nov 6 1893 Monday - grand day - washed. Lill went to Norwich - I went collecting all afternoon - Netta Lossing went with me - retired 9 �Nov March 7 Tuesday - ironed lovely day - I went to Tilsonburg for Father in after noon - Soph went with me Ma & Mrs Wingrove went calling retired 9 Nov March 8 Wednesday - nice day - Ma & I called at Holmes then I went up to corner - Laura Darling here for tea - I went to R.T of T concert Elmer Lossing came home with me - retired 1/2 10 Nov 9 Thursday nice day - I went down town in fore noon - was in to Mrs Clarkes after tea - retired 9 Nov 10 Friday nice day - home all day. Went to Bible Study &c - retired 10 Nov 11 Saturday busy day - I was to Mrs Talbot for tea then Nettie Mina & I went to station and met Lill - Foggy day and night retired 10 Nov 12 Sunday - nice day - Ma P. and Bruce went down to Aunt Fanny's - we girls to S.S. & BC also to church in evening I rode up with Mr Smith - retired 10 Nov 13 Monday - rainy morning - washed - I went down to Darbys - Fischer &c - in after noon - was in to Mrs. Clarks after tea retired 10 Nov 14 Tuesday - ironed & sewed carpert - Lill to Miss Talbots for tea. I went down after tea retired 9 Nov 15 Wednesday windy & cold day - Ma & I went to Jake Scotts frunnel {word likely funeral}. Lill & I went down town after tea - was in to Lossings for short time retired 10 Nov 16 Edna Kicklys {spelling of surname} died Thursday - cold day - cleaned front bedroom middle room - blocked stove &c - put new carpet down - Mrs Wingrove Mrs Williams Mrs Clarke - Lottie Jones - George Nobbs Bruce sick retired 9 Nov 17 Friday windy day - I went down town in morning - stormy evening so did not go out retired 9 Nov 18 Saturday rather cool day busy moving Pa Ma & I went to frunnel {word likely funeral} - to Mildale - Lill & I down town after tea - retired 9 1/2 Nov 19 Sunday - nice day - to S.S. & B.C. Lill & I church in evening - George came up with us and came in retired 10. �Nov 20 Monday - washed. I went down town after dinner - Aunt Fanny was in - Carrie & Eddie Irwin here for tea. Mr Smith & I to tea and evening at George Nobbs - retired 1/2 11 Nov 21 Tuesday - ironed some &c - was home all day - retired 9 Nov 22 Wednesday - had tooth ache all night - went and had out after tea - retired 9 1893 Nov 23 Thursday - Thanksgiving day - Maud Carter Grace Moore Miss Walker Ruth Ellwith & Lizzie Hardford & Mrs Wingrove was in. Lill & I went down town retired George in after tea played flips - retired 1/2 10 Nov 24 Friday nice day but windy - Winnie Parson here all after noon I went down town in after noon we went to choir practice after tea retired 1/2 10 Nov 25 Saturday busy day - Lill to Miss T for tea I went down town after tea, retired 10 Nov 26 Sunday nice day - went to S.S. & B C. then I went to Rail roade bridge Maggie McFarlane here for tea - we went to church retired 10 Nov 27 Monday, rainy morning - Mr & Mrs Wingrove Mr & Mrs Wm Parson here for dinner - retired 9 Nov 28 Tuesday - Washed - but did not put clothes out for the day was rainy - cleaned in after noon - Lill & I to Clares for tea - I went to At Home in M. Church - Elmer Lossing came home with me retired 11 Nov 29 Wednesday - put clothes out rainy day - was home all day. retired 9 Nov 30 Thursday - put clothes out: Ma & I went down town after noon - Mrs L R Lossing Miss Forysthe E.M. Jones - Ella Snell called - Maggie & Mina here for tea. Elmer came up for them retired 9 snowed 1893 Dec 1 {loops inked under date} Friday Lill to Miss Talbots for tea - I went Bible Study - retired 10 Dec 2 Saturday very nice day. I went down town in after noon - also after tea - retired 1/2 9 �Dec 3rd Sunday Snowed most of day - George took me to Sunday S.S. Lill not very well - home rest of day - retired 9 1/2 Dec 4rd {sic} Monday. I washed &c - Was home all day. retired 9 Dec 5th Tuesday - ironed - Mary Imrie & Mabel Gilispy and Will Kellett called. Lill & I was up to Lossings for short time after tea retired 9 1/2 Dec 6 Wednesday - Carrie Winnie & I went to Norwich - was gone all day. Lexie Walker here for tea - George & Tom Parson in after tea retired 10 Dec 7 Thursday - Lill went home with Tom Parson - Sara Ann Hornby here for day & night retired 9 Dec 8 Friday - nice day. Winnie here for dinner I was in to Wingrove for short time to Bible Study - retired 10 Dec 9 Saturday commenced to rain at noon I went down town in after noon - retired 10 Dec 10 Sunday - cold and windy day. I went W S.S. & BC. Nellie Clare here for tea John Wyatt and Carrie was in - Nellie & I went to church in evening retired 91/2 Dec 11 Monday - Washed &c - cold day - retired 9 Dec 12 Tuesday - ironed little snowy - Joe Nobbs was in I went home with him - George & Carrie came up for tea and I came home with them retired 12 Dec 13 Wednesday - ironed cold day - Ma & I went to concert in Town Hall (The Worlds Fair) - retired 1/2 10 - Jessie Hawkins called Dec 14 Thursday - snowy day. Sara Ann Hornby came back again. George and I went to Hawkins - called at Kellett's on way - rained there and back. retired 1/2 2 Dec 15 Friday rainy day was home all day - retired 9 Dec 16 Saturday very nice day. I went down town in after noon. stopped to Miss Walker's for tea retired 10 Dec 17 Sunday - nice day - Sara Ann & I went to church in morning - to S S & BC in after noon - Her & Ma to church in evening. Mr Smith & I to Springford in evening retired 10 �Dec 18 Monday - washed and did not put clothes out snowy & windy day. Ma & Sara Anne went to Annevery {possibly Anniversary?} Concert I went with Mr Smith - retired 11 Dec 19 Tuesday - not feeling very well. I went down town after noon. Came back feeling worse. Had Dr after supper he said I had La Grippe sick all night Dec 20 Wednesday - in bed all day. Number of callers Dec 21 Thursday - in bed all day number of callers Dec 22 Friday same thing. Mother not well. Lill came home. D Dec 23 {inked lines and X's under date} Saturday got up and dressed was on lounge most of day - had callers - Sara Ann here for supper - Mother not well - retired 9 like spring day Dec 24 Sunday rainy morning cleared about noon - Mrs Wingrove - Lena & Mabel Darling called in after noon Will Kellett & Ben Hawkins here for tea also Sara Ann Nellie Clare & Mina Lossing up after Church retired 11 Dec 25 Monday Xmas day. Sara Ann here all day. Her & Ma walked down to Mrs Talbots - rained & hailed - John Wynott - Winnie Carrie & George - John Jones wife & Maggie called retired 10 Dec 26 Tuesday - Mother sick - Sara Ann here - George in after tea. retired 9 1/2 Dec 27 Wednesday - Father sick. Mrs Wingrove called - Mother & I about the same - quite a number called - Bert Hill & Mr Smth called - retired 9. Sara Ann here all day Dec 28 Thursday - rainy day - had some callers. Father some better - rest about same - retired 9 - Sara Ann here Dec 29 Friday - nicer day. Sara Ann here. Lill went down town in morning - retired 9 Dec 30 Saturday - Father to shop most of day - cough bad - Sara Ann here all day - had some callers - retired 9 1/2 �Dec 31 Sunday - nice day rough after noon - snowed some - Sara Ann here - Lill to S.S. &c - Aunt Jane Ann here most of after noon - Albert Wright & niece here for tea and evening - retired 10 January 1894 Jan 1 Monday - nice day - Sara Ann here all day - Mrs Smith Mina Lossing & Maggie Frank Parker called in after noon George in after tea retired 9 Jan 2 Tuesday - washed Jamels {spelling?} - Sara Ann here - retired 9 Jan 3 Wedensday - nice day - windy Winnie here all day - washed - Sarah Franck {spelling?} Mrs Clarke Charlie Moore called sewed little retired Jan 4 - Mina Lossing birthday Thursday - very nice day I went down town for first time after being sick - very tired retired 9 Jan 5 Friday - rainy part of day - sewed most of day on blue skirtt {spelling?} - retired 9 Jan 6 Saturday not very nice day - I went down right after dinner and back - Mrs Graham was in - retired 9 Jan 7 Sunday - windy day. Lill & I to S.S & B Church - Mr Smith called after tea - retired 9 Jan 8 Monday - washed - Winnie here for dinner - Lill to Miss Talbot's for tea sewed all after noon on plaid waist - cold day. Frank Lossing in retired 91/2 Jan 9 Lill Hardy married Tuesday - nice day - Lill and I to tea at Uncle Wm - Miss J. Smith there for evening retired 1/2 10 Jan 10 Wednesday - nice day - sewed all morning - Carrie & I went up to Osbornes - Sara Franck {spelling?} called. Ma & I called up to Jones after tea - retired 9 Jan 11 Thursday - not very nice day very windy - sewed all day - retired 9 Jan 12 Friday windy day - sewed all day - Lill & I to B. Study - retired 1/2 10 Jan 13 Saturday nice day busy all day. Lill went skating in after noon. I went down to see Jessie Forland {spelling?} - also in to Roy Lossings I went down town after tea - Frem {spelling?} Moore came up with me - retired 9 1/2 �Jan 14 Sunday - nice day - went to S.S & B Church - Mr Smith - sister - John & Carrie here for tea George in after Church - retired 1/2 10 Jan 15 Monday - rainy day - was home all day - retired 9 Jan 16 Tuesday - washed but did not put clothes out for it was not fit - retired 9 Jan 17 Wednesday - put clothes out &c - sewed some Lill & I went down town after tea Belle Moore was in retired 9 Jan 18 Thursday ironed sewed some - rained retired 9 Jan 19 Friday nice day over head - Ma over to Uncle Wm for short time Lill & I called at Tisdales I stopped to Miss Talbots for tea then to B Study - John Wyatt walked up with us - retired 10 Jan 20 Saturday nice day - was home all day Ma & Pa in to Lossing's after tea retired 10. Jan 21. Sunday - nice after noon rained night - Mabel Darling here for tea we went to church Elmer & Mina walked up with us after church retired 1/2 9 Jan 22. Monday. washed & ironed I went to tea meeting with Mr & Miss Smith retired 11. Jan 23. Tuesday. busy morning went to Springford in after noon to convention was at Bell's for tea retired 11 Jan 24 Wednesday - rainy morning Snowed some we went to Springford again to Fitzgerld for dinner and I went to Daff's for tea I came home with Elmer and Mina - retired 11 Jan 25 - Thursday very nice day home all day. Ma down town after noon. Her & Pa went over to Clare's for tea retired 10. Jan 26 {two rows of x inked under date} Friday nice day. Miss Walker - Miss Foster Ida Flo - Dave & Will here for tea retired 11 Jan 27. Saturday cold morning & busy - was home all day. retired 9. Jan 28 Sunday. nice day. Pa & Ma went up to Norwich Mother stayed and sat up with Sara Ann - Mina was in - I went to S.S. & Church at night retired 9 �1894 Feb 15 Thursday. nice day. sewed all day. {Paul?} Parker and Minnie called. Lill & I went with George & Carrie Mr. Smith's had nice time retired 2 o'clock Feb 16 Friday. nice day. I went - down town after noon - was in to Lossings for short time retired 9 - Feb 17 Saturday - nice morning but windy after noon home all day - went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 Feb 18 - Sunday. nice day - went to S. S & B C. Mr. McKay here for teas - we went to church in evening retired 9 Feb 19 - {written under date Week Jones a boy.} Monday. I am 26 years old to day - washedwas home all day. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea I went down town after tea. retired 9 1/2 Feb 20 - Tuesday. very nice day. Frankie Kirckly here for about an hour. Ma & Miss Walker over to Uncle Wm for tea. retired 9 1/2 Feb 21 - {inked x's under date} Wednesday I went with Joe & Annie Nobbs to Dave {Haunlton?} for dinner and to Aunt Fanny's for tea retired 11 - Feb 22 - Thursday. nice day - Lill went with Mrs Clarkes to Malcombs for dinner - Ma & I went to John McFarlains baby's frunnel {likely funeral}. Lill & I to Lossing's for tea Elmer came up with us retired 10 1/2 Feb 23 - Friday. cold day - Mr Best & brother called us girls went to Bible Study very cold - retired 1/2 10 1894 Feb 24 Saturday very cold night but nice day. Mrs Wingrove in in after noon. I went down town in after noon - then up to Jones. Ma & Pa over to Clare's after tea retired 9. Feb 25 - Sunday - nice day - {Noth?} Kellest and Mr Smith here for tea. we girls to S.S & B Church retired 1/2 10 Feb 26 Monday. washed Bruce sick Nellie {Hilliken?} was in. was home all day. retired 9. �Feb 27. Tuesday ironed sewed all afternoon. Lill & i down town after tea retired 9 Feb 28. Wednesday nice day. Bruce better was home all day. except over to Uncle Wm a little while after tea - retired 9 1/2 Feb Feb Feb -- March 1st Thursday. sewed all day. was home also. retired 9 March 2nd Friday - nice day. Finished Lill's waist. Aunt Fanny & John here for dinner I went to Tilsonburg with Gorge got two teeth filled. spent evening at Kelleths. retired 2 o'clock March 3rd Saturday - nice day - was home all day Ma & I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 March 4th - Sunday. nice day. went to S.S. & B.C. Maggie McFarlaue was in - Lill & I to church in evening. Gorge Carrie Lill & I in to McFarlaue's after church. retired 9 1/2 March 5th. Monday. grand day washed. &c Ma went down town in after noon - retired 9. March 6 Tuesday ironed - rained in after noon. Mrs Wingrove was in also Mrs Carke. retired 9. March 7. Wednesday. nice day. I went down town in after noon. there Carri, Lill & I w/ {place} for tea retired 9 March 8. Thursday. nice day. quilted I went down town after tea retired 9 March 9. Friday. nice day. Lill to Miss Talbot's for tea. i went to B. Study retired 1/2 10 March 10. Saturday. grand day. busy morning. I went down to Darling's stopped for tea - Mr {McMiekeu?} here for tea Ma off up to Osbornes in afternoon retired 9 1/2. March 11. Sunday. windy day. Lill & I went to S. S & BC. stayed in in the evening retired 9 March 12 Monday. washed & I went with Mr Smith to concert to hear Sara Lord Baily - retired 10 1/2 March 13. Tuesday. ironed - was home all day retired 9 March 14 Wednesday. sewed &c on gray dress. I went down town after tea retired 9 �March 15 Thursday. nice day . sewed. Mrs Wingrove was in. I went down town after tea. retired 9. March 25 Sunday. windy day. we all went to Wyatt's funnel {funeral?} then I went to S.S. Ma & Lill to English Church George was in after Church in evening. retired 10 March 26 Monday. sewed all day. retired 9 1/2 March 27. Tuesday. sewed. on Ma's Black dress I went down town after tea met Mr Smith. rode up to Corner's and back. retired 1/2 9. March 28. Wednesday. home all day washed & retired 9 - March 29. Thursday. ironed & sewed. I went down town after noon. Mr Smith called for me and we went to concert. retired 11 March 30. Friday nice day swewed Ma to Wyatts for tea {load?} to eat warm sugar at John Moores. retired 4 o'clock March 31 Saturday busy day. I went down town after noon very tired retired 9 March --------------------------------- April 1st Sunday. windy & cool day. went to S. S. & B.C. Ma & Pa up to Osbornes after tea Lill to Aunt Sara's - I went & met her. George in after Church retired 10 April 2nd Monday washed I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 April 3rd. Tuesday ironed terrible cold I have. Lill to Miss L. for tea Ma & Pa down town after tea retired 9 April 4 {underneath date: J. Johnson married} Wednesday. very nice day. I went down town in morning - sewed real of day - cold bad. retired 9 April 5 Thursday. snowed at night. Ma & I called up to Jones after tea cold better retired 9 1/2 April 6. Friday very nice day. sewed most of day. Miss {Mines?} & Miss {Luerry?} called Lill & I to Miss Walkers for tea then to Bible Study &c. retired 11. April 7 Saturday busy morning to. I went down town after tea ma in to Wingroves after noon retired 9 �April 8. Sunday. nice day . went to S.S. & BC. also to Church in evening. Mr Smith in after Church retired 10 April 9. Monday. nice day - I went down town in morning. sewed rest of day. Bruce . sick. retired 9. April 10. Tuesday. rainy & snowy day. Old Hen and 11 chicks left nest. sewed most of day. retired 9 April 11 Wednesday. stormy day. sewed. mother went down town in after noon got me black dress. I but lining for skirt out after tea. retired 1/2 9. April 12. Thursday. washed and sewed on stairs. Ma & Pa to Wingrove for tea. Maud Carter here for tea Miss {Sacklack?} called. retired 10 April 13 Friday. sewed most of day ironed and went to Miss Talbot's there to Bible Study retired 10 1894 April 14 Saturday busy day. raked, Mr & Mrs Smith & sister of Lilsonburg called here Lill went down to B.{Strihoffs?} retired 9 April 15 Sunday. nice day. wore black skirt & blue waist for first time went to B S.S. & B Church Lill came home Mr Smith & I went to Springford B. Church had nice drive retired 10 April 16 Monday washed & c. was very tired retired 9 April 17 Tuesday nice time I went to Norwich was to Frankie for dinner and to Miss Cross's for tea retired 9 April 18 Wednesday nice but hot day ironed Aunt Sally & L. girls here for dinner - Emmat Kate Jones were in. I went to Springford in {road?} to meeting retired 1/2 10 April 20 Thursday showery day. moved stoves &c. I went over to Clares for milk & Uncle Wm for eggs retired April 21. Friday busy day. rained some. Lill to Maud Carters for tea I went to B. Study {road?} from Springford was down retired 11. �Aprill 22 Saturday busy day. Mother went up to corner I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 April 23 Sunday was home all day. Lill & Bruce went to S.S. & Ma to B. Church retired 1/2 9 April 24. Monday was home all day in to R Lossing for short time after tea retired 9 April 25 Tuesday I went down town in morning - washed &c - Minnie. Mina & Nellie Lossing in after tea retired 9 1/2 April 26 {underneath date: John Jones a boy -} Wednesday. ironed nice day. Howey's shop burnt in night. was down town after tea down to Darlings retired 1/2 9 April 27 Thursday Cleared cellar. was at shop retired 9 1/2 April 28. Friday nice day. Lill to Aunt Sara's for tea Ma Bruce Lill & I went to {Jibble?} singers retired 11 April 29 Saturday was home and busy all day. Mr Charles Leeter & wife called. I walk down town after tea retired 9 April 30 Sunday nice day. went to S.S. & B. Church George & Nellie Clare & Mr Smith here for tea we went to church then i went for short drive retired 10 April 31 Monday washed cleaned closet & bed room off living room - retired 9 1894 May 1st Tuesday Lill did not go to Miss W. done ironing Her & I went to burg - called at Imries and Kellerts retired 9 May 2nd Wednesday nice day cleared front bedroom. and I went down town after tea retired 9 May 3rd Thursday nice day started Mothers room papered it &c retired 9 May 4th Friday finished brothers room. then went to Bible Study retired 1/2 10 May 5th Saturday busy morning - rained in after noon retired 9 Maggie McF. after tea �May 6 Sunday went to S.S. Bruce to miss Talbot's for dinner - mother went up to see Mrs Osborne rained some. Gorge Nellie Mr Smith and I went to church at Lilsonburg retired 1/2 11 May 7th Monday - washed but had to bring clothes in on account of wind - I went up to MrsOsbornes after tea - also called at Jones. retired 9 1/2 Church Fanny was in for short time May 8th Tuesday windy but put clothes out cleaned pantry. Mother went down town after noon retired 9 1/2 May 9th Wednesday. Lill home - cleaned Mr G - room I went down town after tea called at Comforts and was in to Wyatts. retired 9 May 10 - Thursday Cleaned big room & hall Dave Purves was here for dinner & tea - very tired rained at night I weighed 127 Ibs retired 9 May 11 - Friday - cleared dining room. very tired. retired 9 May 12 - Saturday - nice day- baked &c - Ma went up to Osbornes Gorge & I sat out on steps for while - I went down town after tea - retired 9 1/2 May 13 - Sunday nice day. Lill went up to Osbornes in morning Bruce and I went to Woods. . we went to S.S. & BC. Will Kellest & Beu Hawkins & Dave Purvis here for tea Ma & Sed {bomfort?} went up to Osbornes after tea we went to grass yard for walk. Gorge was in three times during day retired 1/2 11 May 14 Monday washed rained in after noon. was home all day except after milk retired 9. May 15 Tuesday. nice day. r Goodwins niece Mrs Curtis & son here for dinner Minnie here for tea ironed retired 9. May 16 Wednesday. nice morning rainy after noon & night Carrie Minnie & I went up to Aunt Martha's retired 9 May 17. Thursday. rainy night. was home all day. rainy retired 9 May 18. Friday rainy day. Lill to miss F. for tea went to {choir P- Mr Smith called. retired 10 �May 19. Saturday rainy day. Ma up to Osbornes I was down to B Church most of after noon {fixing?} flowers retired 9 1/2 May 20. Sunday. rainy day. Dave Purvis here for dinner went to S.S. & B. Church Mr Smith called & brother & I went to church in evening retired 10 1/2 May 21. Monday washed but did not put clothes out on account of rain. I went to {Coffee ---?} for Pa in after noon Lill went with me we went to hear Mrs Hitchcocks in evening retired 10 1/2. May 22. Tuesday. put clothes out rain in afternoon evening I went down town was to Miss Walkers for tea Nellie & Mina up for short time retired 9 1/2 May 23 Wednesday. rained some. ironed baked - was up to Jones & Mr Farlaues Luna & Mabel Darling up after tea retired 9 1/2 May 24 Thursday - nice morning {name} went to picnic at Lilsonburg rained in afternoon. George Poland and his boys here for call. retired 9 May 25 {underneath date in margin: XXXXX} Friday nice morning. Maggie McFarlaue called for me to go with her up to Hills was gon all morning. rained in after noon retired 9 May 26 Saturday nice day. busy I went down to {place} w/ six flowers - retired 9 1/2 May 27, Sunday. nice morning walk to S.S. & B. Church Magie McFarlaine George & Mr Smith in after tea rained & blew very hard. retired 10 May 28. Monday. washed. Ma hurt eye. I went down to Darlings after tea retired 10 May 29. Tuesday. rained some I went to {confectionary?} tenth - Lill & Bruce Carrie in after noon were at Imries - retired 12 May 30 Wednesday. rained & hailed. Maggie McFarlaine and I to Hills for dinner & teaMi Smith brought me home retired 10 May 31 Thursday. rained some. Aunt Min Flo & Dave here for dinner Ma & Pa with them over to Uncle Wm for tea Dave Purvis here for tea Mrs Fischer & I went collecting retired 9 - M- ------------------------------------------------ �June 1st Friday. rained some. Minnie here for the day - I went down town in morning & after noon went to Aunt Sara's for tea then to Bible Study retired 10 June 2nd Saturday rainy. I went down town after tea - retired 9 1894 June 3rd Sunday, nice morning. went to S. S. & B Church. Lill to Alex McF- for tea. Mr Borvis here for dinner & tea. I went for drive after tea with Mr Smith rained. retired 10. June 4th Monday washedI went down town after tea. Mina & Nellie Lossing up. we four went over to Uncle Wm. retired 9 1/2 June 5th Tuesday. nice day. Lill & Carrie went to Ingersoll to association ironed &c. I went down town after tea call to wee Mrs Purvis she just came here to {drive?} again retired 9 1/2 June 6. Wednesday. nice day. I went to Pat Robinsons for evening had nice time retired 2 oclock June 7. Thursday. nice day I went {dunning?} for father in after noon. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for tea retired 9 June 8 - Friday nice day. ma went down town in after noon and made some calls. I went to Bible study retired 10 - June 9. Saturday. busy day. I went down town after tea. Mrs Lossing Maggie, Mr & Mrs Purvis here. retired 10. June 10 Sunday hot day. went to S. S Ma to B Church Soph Mr {Oshauder?}. Mr & Mrs Purvis here for tea Ms Smith called and as {I?} went to meeting retired 12 oclock {the following written vertically on top margin} 18 June. started wash. Luna Darling & I went to Lilsonburg was at Kelleth's? for dinner & tea Aunt Martha here for dinner Mr Wright called retired 10 - 19 June home all day rained &c retired 9. 20 June - XXX Wednesday {put?} clothes out &c �{the following now written vertically as usual} June 11- Monday. washed & sewed - Lill came home from Woodstock I went dow town after tea retired 9 June 12. Tuesday. ironed & sewed on cape, Lill went down town. I called at McFarlaues retired 9 June 13. Wednesday sewed most of day. very warm retired 9 14.15.16.17.18 19 &2. sewed &c. very hot. 17 Sunday went to S..S. was home rest of day . June 21. Thursday. warm day sewed Jennie Connell here with Mr & MrsPurvis for tea. retired 9 1/2 June 22. Friday nice day. Lill went to Miss Talbot's for tea. I went down town after tea called at Purvis' and then went to choir practice retired 10 June 23 Saturday hot day. George & I went to picnic at St Charles. Fanny Kelleth came home with us retired 12. June 24 {underneath date: Marsh Bushel & George noble birth a girl baby} Sunday - hot day. we went to S.S. & B.C - Albert Wright& Mr Smith here for tea retired 11 June 25 Monday. washed we girls to McFarlaues for tea then all went to Norwich to hear Black Knight - retired 12 June 26 - Tuesday. Fanny had measles - Nellie Clare. Lossing girls called - retired9 1/2. June 27. Wednesday. hot day. Jones & Elmer called retired 10 June 28 - Thursday hot day. Ma & Fanny went up to Corner I went to garden party with Mr Smith the Lilsonburg people came here and spent evening - retired 2 am. 1894 June 29 Friday. hot day. Fanny went up to Jone's for dinner then she went with me in after noon collecting then I went to committee meeting at {Collers?} Fanny & Lill came down Lill went to B. Study retired 10 �June 30 Saturday. warm day. busy all morning. Fanny Lill & I went to clares for tea. maggie Mc - Carrie P. Nellie & Mina were there also. George P. took Lill Maggie & I for boat ride. retired 12. oclock June June June - July July - 1894 July 1st Sunday. extremely hot day. George Fanny & I went to oil well was gone all morning- I went to S.S. Ma Fanny & I to English Church. - Fanny & I called at Carters and Darlings after tea. George was in retired 10 July 2nd Monday. hot day- big day at Park. we were all there. Mr Smith & Mr McKay here for tea. retired 12- July 3rd Tuesday nice day. Fanny & I called at Miss Talbots & Lossing'sin after noon there us three were to Uncle Ron for tea Gorge took Fanny home after tea Mrs Wingrove was in retired 9 July 4th Wednesday nice day washed I went with Mrs Clarke up to J. Monks. after Cherries. then I went down town after tea retired 10 1894 July 5th Thursday. nice day ironed & sewed also picked currants then went down town after sugar retired {time off page?} July 6th Friday. cooler. rained in after noon. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea- I went to B. Study retired 10 - July 7 - Saturday nice but cool day. busy all day Pa went to Lilsonburg in after noon. Ma & Lill went down town after tea retired 10 July 8. Sunday nice but rather cool. went to S.S. & B Church - Lill to church in evening Mr Smith & I to springford Ms Lossing, girls, Maggie Mc-- {Fau?} Parker & Gorge {Shurrest?} in after church retired 1/2 10 July 9. Monday. nice day washed Lill & I spent evening at Lossings retired 10 �July 10. Tuesday hot day. Ma went up to Osbornes {cherries?} came George {Shurest?} here for tea. retired 10 July 11. Wednesday. nice day but warm Mrs Anderson & Katie called Katie stopped for tea Mr Smith & I went to garden party at Martin's retired 12 July 12 Thursday. Lill & Bruce went home with Aunt Fanny - hot day. Ma & I called at Jones. retired 10. July 13. Friday hot day Miss. Talbot here for tea. I went to B.Study &c retired 10. Bruce came home July 14 Saturday hot day busy morning home all day retired 10 July 15 Sunday nice day went to S.S. & BC. Lill came home Ma & Pa down to Miss Talbots after tea George here all evening retired 11 July 16 {underneath date: Peter Mitchell died} Monday hot day washed &c - I went down town after tea Lill to Miss T. all day retired 11 July 17 - Tuesday hot day ironed &c put {prick?} quilt {on?} Ma went down town aftertea retired 10 July 18 Wednesday. warm day quilted George was in after tea sat on front steps till eleven retired 11 July 19 Thursday quilted very hot day. george in after tea also Soph Kellest & Katie Jones and Aunt Jane Ann. retired 11 - July 20 Friday hot day. took quilt off. Sam Williams fixing {cistern?}. I was at Miss talbots for tea then to Bible Study retired 10. rained some July 21 - {underneath date: Mr Hardy called} Saturday nice day busy morning at shop in after noon - down town after tea -retired 10- July 22 Sunday - nice day. went to S.S. & B Church. Mina Elmer. Gorge & Charlie move up after C. Church Mr Smith called & Lill & I went to church retired 10 July 23 - Monday - hot day washed & put quilt on - rained little. was home all day retired 10 �July 24 Tuesday - hot day - Mrs Clarke and Mrs Wingrove in for a while in after noon. Ma & Lill down town after tea. retired 1/2 9 July 25 - {underneath date: Joe Nobbs has little baby girl} Wednesday. hot day - ironed &c - Mrs C. Jones two children Em. Lottie & Maggie Jones - Laura & Mabel Darling. Mr & Mrs Fischer - Muira Lossing - Charlie Moore & friend & {Freauau?} Moore in after tea. Ma sat up with S. Frank. retired 12. July 26 Thursday. hot day. home all day. we girls went to park to meet Burgensville people. had nice time retired 12. July 27 Friday. hot day. Aunt Fanny & Clara here for the day. I went to Lilsonburg after tea with Charlie Moore had nice drive - retired 1/2 1 {Kenneth?} came. July 28 - Saturday hot day rained at night. I went down to Miss Talbots for while in after noon also down town after tea Ma went with Mrs Clark up to Brouglis. retired 9 July 2. Sunday. nice day. went to S.S. & B. Church. Mil & Jamie here for tea. retired 9 1/2 July 30. Monday washed &c. was home all day retired 9 1/2 July 31 - Tuesday ironed. nice day was at shop. a good share of after noon. Ma & Mrs Wingrove down town after tea I went for drive with Mil. Ma went to garden party at Fischers retired 10. 1894 March 16 {underneath date: Mat Furlong 3rd baby duck} Friday nice day Barrie and I went down to Aunt F. for the day. then to Choir practice retired 10 March 17 Saturday busy day. I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 March 18 Sunday nice warm day. we went to S.S. & B.C. had to take Coats off so warm. Albert {McMefaeir?}here for tea we to church. Mr Smith was in retired 9 1/2 March 19. Monday. nice day. Ma set a {hen?} - washedLill started at Miss Walkers. I went down town and right back after tea Mrs Clarke was in. March 20 Tuesday. rained some ironed. Carrie Cof. Leva and Mabel Darling here for tea Elmer & Freeman Moore up after tea retired 10 �March 21 {underneath date: Walter Lossing birth day} Wednesday. nice day. I went up to Osborne after noon. ma over to Uncle Wm for short time retired 1/2 8 March 22 - {underneath date: L. Wallers birth day} Thursday. rainy day. Minnie here for dinner - I did not feel very good had invitation to L Waller's to party but did not go. retired 1/2 8. March 23. {row of X's underneath date} Friday very windy day. {underlined} Mr Wyatt {/underlined} died 84 years old. Mother called there. us girls to choir practice retired 10 March 24 Saturday windy day home most of day. Maggie McF- was in - went to choir practice retired 10 Aug 1st Wednesday - nice day. busy morning I went collecting for Father boys went with me retired 9 1/3 Aug 2nd Thursday. nice rain early in morning - Mother two boys and I went to Dover with other had nice time very tired Lill went driving with Mrs Clarke retired 9 Aug 3rd Friday cold day. Mrs {Hoofnest?}& Mrs {Youthwaile?} called. Lill to Lossings for I went to B. Study retired 10 Aug 4th Saturday - nice day but cool. Mabel Darling & I - went to Kellests for dinner then to Nellie McLean's- from there to Port Burwell retired 1/2 10 Aug 5th Sunday. nice day. went to Port in after noon then to Port for Church after tea - retired 11 1/2 Aug 6th Monday. warm day. called at Rob {McLeans?} in for noon. started for home at 1 oclock had tea at Kellests- returned home about 9 oclock Mrs Lossing & Mina & Miss Walker here retired 10 1/2 Aug 7th Tuesday, washed. Mina here all after noon we girls went to woods. waded in creek. Mr & Mrs Best here for tea - Ma & I went down town after tea retired 10 Aug 8th.. Wednesday. S.S. picnic - we went Mr McIntosh walked up with us Mr Smith called and I went for drive retired 10 Aug 9st Thursday. busy day &c - nothing exciting retired 9 �Aug 10 Friday - nice day ironed &c Mrs {Wothae's?} & Clarke was in I went to B. Study retired 10 Aug 11 Saturday nice day busy Lill went to Lilsonburg with Mrs Clark. I was busy most of day I went down toww {town} after tea retired 10 Aug 12 Sunday nice day. went to S.S. & B.C. all went for a walk except one - after tea Lucy Osborne here for tea George & Elmer in after church retired 10 1/2 Aug 13- {underneath date is row of X's} Monday - washed &c - went down town after tea retired 9 Aug 14 Tuesday ironed - & sewed went down town after tea retired 10 Aug 15 Wednesday. sewed most of morning. I went to Norwich after dinner Mona L. went with me. Nellie & I called at Frankies- Ma went down town after tea retired 1/2 9. Aug 16. Thursday. sewed most of day. Ma & I called at Jones after tea retired 9 Aug 17. Friday. nice day. sewed all morning went down to Darlings to tea then we went to Oil well then I went to Choir practice then in to Alex McF- for short time retired 1/2 10 Aug 18 - Saturday warm day- busy day. Lisa Darling & I to Miss Walkers - for tea retired 10 Aug 19. Sunday- nice day, home all day- Will Kellest brought Lill home - George was in. I went to church with George in evening retired 10 Aug 20. Monday- put quilt on went down town after tea. retired 9 1/2 Aug 21. Tuesday - washed - &c - ma went down town after tea took quilt off. mr Best called. Dick Goodwin here for dinner and tea - Lisa & Mabel Darling and Mr McIntoch in after tea retired 10. Aug 22. Wednesday. nice day. brother up to St Charles - church. George took Lill & I in the evening- had nice time retired 12. Aug 23. Thursday. Workmans picnic we went - retired Mr Smith called & we went for drive retired 10 1/2 �Aug 24 Friday - nice day but warm. busy most of day we children . Mina & Maggie w/ Lossing had tea at Sulpher well- then to Bible Study retired 10 Aug 25 - Saturday busy morning- Ida Wardell here for dinner Maggie Lossing - Dave & Ellie Purvis here after tea then us girls went down town retired 10 Aug 26 - Sunday {had nearly written Monday} - nice day went to S.S. & BC. Lill & I called up at Jones' after tea retired 10 Sept 13 - Thursday - rained some - Ma & I went down town in after noon. was in stores and called at Lossings & Anderson's - {Bill?} was in for while then we went for drive. retired 1/2 10 Sept 14 Friday nice morning - sewed most of day. Ada {Irvine?} here for tea Nellie & {Mina?} Lossing up for short time then we went to meeting. retired 10. Sept 15. Saturday. nice day although a little showeryMa & I went down town in after noon. retired 9 1/2 Sept 16 Sunday - nice day. George & I went down to Aunt Fanny's. for dinner. Aunt Janie Anne & cousins Emma here for tea Mil Lill & I went to Springford to church. retired 10. Sept 17. Monday. washed &c. I went down town after tea. retired 9. Sept 18. Tuesday. ironed & sewed rest of day Lill went to WCJW convention retired 9 - Sept 19. Wednesday - nice day. had callers - Pa went to London. we put quilt on and Look {took?} it - off. Kate Williams - & Maggie McFarlaue here for tea - rained retired 1/2 9 - Sept 20 - Thursday lovely day. Five of Mr G. friends here for dinner - Lill & I went boating most after noon - Lill went to meeting Mil here after tea retired 10 Sept 21 - Friday nice day. Mrs Wingrove - Miss Comfort Nellie Clare. called Aunt Sara & Eddie here for tea. I was at Roy Lossing's for tea retired 10. Sept 22 Saturday lovely morning. busy Mother & I went down town in after noon. rainy evening retired 9 Sept 23 Sunday. nice day. cool at night I went to Sunday School. Nellie & Mina Lossing and Mel here for tea Elmer Lossing called Georg & Carrie in after church retired 11 - �Sept 24 Monday, nice day washed & ironed &c - worked all day. George & I went to Norwich after tea Lill went {eat?} peaches at Innis- Mrs Lossing & Mrs Purvis called retired 10- Sept 25 Tuesday. busy day. number of callers - callers all evening - retired 1/2 10 Sept 26 Wednesday. big day of all busy morning - was married then Mel & I left for Toronto - {put?} up at Palmer House retired 10 1/2 Belle Lisdale & Wes Fish married Sept 27 - Thursday. lovely day went round city in morning then at two took boat for Niagara put up at DeLacy house. retired 9 Sept 28 - Friday came back to Toronto had dinner then took train for Brantfor {Brantford?} retired 11 Sept 29- Saturday Mel and I walked out to city then went to Ida's for tea & stopped {shopped?} all night retired 11 Sept 30 Sunday - nice day only had little shower went to church at {Carisville?} to Uncle G for dinner called at Murrays after noon - to Will {Letvethoms?} for tea - &c Sept ---------------------------- Oct 1st {strokes in X shapes below date} Monday beautiful day - we came home at dinner then went to Otterville in after noon retired 9 Oct 2nd Tuesday - nice day. went to Norwich in morning and got {carpert?}. Mrs Wm Brough & daughter called rained at night retired 9. Oct 3rd Wednesday. rainy morning I went to town brother here for day. A miss Wallace here for tea we took mother home. rained retired 10 - Oct 4st Thursday - rainy morning Mel went to Norwich and got chairs & table &c- we went to {place} after noon - and got my things Edith Parson was there retired 10. rainy Oct 5st Friday showery day - I was home all day & very busy Mel went to Mill - Mr & Mrs J.B Hill Mr & Mrs With {Johnston?} called after tea retired 10 Oct 6 1894 Saturday nice day. little call we went to show. had dinner at father's also tea three Kellest girls there also - we all went to concert soph came home with us - Fanny & Lizzie stopped with Lill - retired 1 o'clock �Oct 7 - Sunday, nice day. George P here for dinner he took soph home - we went to B. Church Bruce came home with us retired 1/2 8 - Oct 8 Monday - nice day. we went to surprise for Uncle Wm also to Brock Murray's frunnel {funeral?} - retired 9 Mrs L. Smith called Oct 9. Tuesday. nice day washed - we went to town after tea I stopped at mothers while Mel went to Lodge Oct 10 - Wednesday. moved cook stove in Mrs G H. Hill and two boys. also Nellie Clare called busy day. retired 1/2 8- Oct 11 Thursday - rainy morning - put carpet down in front room - I went to Otterville in afternoon Lillie came home with me - Lina Darling & McIntosh called after tea retired 10 - Oct 12 - Friday nice most of day rainy evening I took Lillie home in after noon - retired 1/2 8 Oct 13. Saturday - busy day - Mill and I call WmBrough after tea retired 1/2 9. Oct 14 Sunday cold day snowed little - very little Ma & Pa here all day. we went to church in evening called into see Aunt Sara retired 10 Oct 15 Monday. nice day washed & ironed - very tired Oct 16 Tuesday Mel went to Norwich with apples. then He & I went to Otterville after tea - retired 10 Oct 17 Wednesday. home all day. Mel & I went up to Wm Johnstone after tea had very nice call. retired 10 Oct 18 Thursday. lovely day Aunt Jane Anne & Cousins Emma, called - Mel went to Norwich with apples. then after tea called at JB. Hill's retired 10 - Oct 19- Friday - nice day - Barny here to dinner he was helping Mel to day. Bruce walked up - was here all night retired 9 1/2 Oct 20. Saturday nice day. warm very. Bruce went with Mel to get tile there we went down home after tea retired 10 �Oct 21 Sunday - grand day very warm. {inserted above: we} went to S.S. & B Church there called over to see how George was. there had tea at home. came home by eight - Oct 22. Monday nice day. washed &c. home all day . Oct 23 Tuesday. nice day rained at night Mel & I went down home. retired 10 1/2 Oct 24 Wednesday. Mil was threshing I was down home all day ma & I called at Darlings Miss Walker's mis J.od Fish - Mrs Wyatt. Lossings. retired 9 Oct 25 Thursday. was home part of day. I called a {Thilberts?} retired 9 Oct 26 Friday - nice day. Bruce walked up was here all night - retired 9- Oct 27- Saturday home all day we went down home after tea Albert McMikin there for tea Oct 28 {underneath date: rows of L's in cursive} Sunday nice day - went to S.S & B Church Lill Carrie home with us - we walked up to for Nobbs after tea retired 10 Oct 29 Monday. lovely day baked bread and Lill & I went to Lilsonburg and I got new coat retired George Jackson's called Oct 30 Tuesday. rainy day. home all day. Oct 31 Wednesday. took Lill home. Ma & Mrs Clarke Mr & Mrs Wingrove here in after noon then party in evening - Soph & Favy {Fanny?} here all night - ditcher came 1894 Nov 1st Thursday. girls went home nice day - busy all day. Mel took pigs to Norwich - {R here?} Smith. wife & son here all evening retired 10 1/2 Nov 2nd Friday - busy day - home all day. retired early - Nov 3. Saturday busy all day. Mel & I went to O - after tea Mabel Darling came home with us retired 11 Nov 4th Sunday- nice day. we went over to WmBrough's in morning for mail - we went to Church in evening Monday. nice day. washed &c. busy all day. Will Innis a boy Nov 6th. Tuesday. church ironed &c. busy day. �Nov 7 Wednesday rather disagreeable day snowed some Barry here all evening Nov 8 - Thursday. rather nice day. over head was home all day. Nov 9. Friday. snowy day. Bruce came up in morning. Snowed in after noon. so men had to quit work retired 9. Nov 10 Saturday {cutters?} rain for first time this year but sleighing not good - Mel took Bruce & I home. I stopped all night. retired 1/2 10 Nov 11 - Sunday nice day. Mother Bruce & I went to S. School and B Church - Mel came down for tea then he Lill & I went to Springford to hear Mr White & daughter retired 11 Nov 12 - Monday. nice day. washed. killed pig &c - snowed in night Nov 13 - Tuesday. snowy day. busy all day. Mrs J. B Hill here most of after noon. Mel sick head ache at night. Nov 14 Wednesday. nice day. I went with Mel up to Johnson's in morning for {cutter?} ride came home got {desire of?} baked bread & chocolate cake then went with Mel to B. Haught's after roaster around by Otterville retired 9 - Nov 15 Thursday nice day sleighing gone. Lill Maggie McF- & Nellie Lossing here all day. had Jolly time Nov 16. Friday - I took a very easy day - called at g.H Hills and home by Otterville for mail - Nov 17. Saturday home all day Eddie Brough after mail Nov 18 - Sunday nice day we went to Mrs Wingrove for tea and then over home for short time Snowed some 1894 Nov 19. Monday washed &c - we went to R. Smiths after tea Mr Best called. Nov 20 Tuesday. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Joe Nobbet family here for tea retired 10 Nov 21 Wednesday. ironed &c - was home all day. �Nov 22 Thursday. lovely day Thanksgiving day - I was down home for day. Ma & I called at Miss Walkers Miss Talbots - Mrs D Purvis's Mis Lossing Lill came home with me. Nov 23 Friday - sewed most of day Frankie Kirkly & girls called - retired 9 Nov 24 - {underneath date: row of X's} Saturday nice day but cold and windy - Lill done most of work - Mrs Brough was in - we took Lill home after tea retired 10 - Nov 25 nice Sunday - we went to S.S. & B. Church. did not stop any place - Nov 26. Monday - rather busy day. was home all day. Nov 27. Tuesday Thanksgiving day cold day. Mel & I went down home for tea. then he went to Lodge retired 11 - Noz 28 - Wednesday - was home all day. Nov 29. Thursday - sewed most of day. Nov 30 Friday. nice day. went to town got {carry?} put it up - and sewed rest of day. Mel & I went over to G. Jackson's after tea Nov ------------------------ Dec 1st Saturday busy morning - Mel & I went to Norwich in after noon I called at H. Cross's - retired 1/2 10 Dec 2nd Sunday was called up at one oclock on account of {Rhurbeu?} Smith dying was there most of day. Mrs Clarke & brother here for dinner - Dec 3rd Monday. Mel went to Lilsonburg with Barny I over there most of day. Mrs W. Johnston here for dinner - Miss Clara Smith here all night Dec 4th Tuesday - was over to R. Smith most of day - Mis G Oatman & Mr Best Miss Clara Smith stopped here all night - Dec 5th Wednesday - went to R. Smith funnell {funeral?} - then went down home after tea Dec 6th Thursday lovely day. Barny Austin here most of fore noon - Mel went to mill we went over to Mrs Smith after tea - �Dec 7th Friday - nice day till about four oclock then rained we went to Norwich in after noon - Dec 8th - Saturday rainy day. was home all day. Dec 9th. Sunday. rather nice day home till about five then went down home for tea - Purvis's were there. Lill came home with us Dec 10. Monday - nice day washed &c rained at night Dec 11 - Tuesday nice day - mel took Lill home & brought mother back her birthday. we went up to Velma's and over to Mrs Smiths {Hall?} Brough & Familly here for tea and evening - Dec 12 - {underneath date: Charlie Purvis another boy} Wednesday rained most of day. we took mother home after tea Dec 13. Thursday. bake bread & ironed Mel worked for Barny all day. Dec 14 - Friday nice day. we went to Norwich and had picture taken then was over to Barneys all evening - Dec 15 Saturday busy morning went to town right after dinner Mel came with Barney and I called at Clare's McFarlaues &c - Dec 16 Sunday - nice morig {morning?} - rained little & blew very hard - was home all day. Dec 17 - Monday - busy all day - we went to concert in M. Church I stayed with mother - Dec 18 - Tuesday. sewed most of day. Mother & I went down town called at Mrs Clarkes - &c - Bouchers there for tea I went to Springford in head to meeting - List of Wedding presents Uncle John - $20 1 doz forks - 1 doz knives 1/2 doz desert spoons - 1 doz teas poons {tea spoons} 3 table knifes - Aunt P - $10 Uncle Rob & Aunt Lill - $10.} butter dish - pickle dish & glove hook. Grandma - $10 -} table cloth - 1 doz napkins & tray cloth �{Lina?} & Talbot - $10. Uncle Wirt & Aunt Em - $10 Kenneth Clarke $3 Mother & Father - set dishes Lillie - quilt Bruce - comb. brush & glass- George. &Carrie - water set - Mr Goodwin - trunk - wet Mis Potts irons - bedroom set & holder Cousin Emma Hornby {pin?} - B. SundaySchool bible - Aunt Fanny. table cloth Mrs W. {Sturhoff?} - " " Sara Frank - 1/2 doz {napkins?} Soph Kellest - work baskey Fanny " - centre piece for table Mrs Alex McFarlaue - salad dishes Mrs Sara William - table Maggie McFalaue - tidy Mrs Clarke - paper rack - Maggie Jones - cake plate with handle Aunt J. A - bed spread Nellie Clare - Cake plate with handle �Lina & Mabel Darling - {object} Mrs J. W. Fish - fruit dish - Mrs Walker - silver cake dish & spoon Mr Terryberry - photo John Wyatt - pudding dish silver Mrs H Wyatt - butter dish - china Nellie Lossings - silver butter knife Maggie Losing - painted banner Mr & Mrs J. B Hutt - fancy bon. bon dish James Hornby - 5 o'clock tea pot china Mr & Mrs Wingrove - diner knives and forks doz - steele Mr Smith - gold watch o fob. Forresters - silver sugar bowl . Miss Wm Brough - water set & tray - Hamilton {Burkt?} - an alarm clock - {written in pencil on bottom left: 2002.62.1} Dec 19 {underneath date: row of X's} - Wednesday - was down home all day sewing - Mel came for me in the evening Dec 20 - Thursday - done general work Dec 21 - Friday - done general work - Dec 22 - Saturday {written over: Monday} was home all day till tea time then went over to Barna's for tea &c - �Dec 23 - Sunday. went to S.S. & BC. Bruce came home with us Dec 24 - Monday. nice day. but cold. We went to Norwet {Norwich?} in morning. Bruce here all day - Dec 25 - Christmas day - we went down home for day - Dec 26 - Wednesday - washed. &c. Thelbert's & zina Jack son {Jackson?} here for tea - Dec 27 - Thurs day {Thursday} - very cold day. home till evening then we went over to Will Broughs - Dec 28 - Friday nice day picked turkey & 2 chickens Nelie Clare & Lina Darling here for the day - Dec 29. Saturday nice day very busy we went to town in after noon. Mabel D. came home with us. Dec 30 Sunday nice day. Mabel Darling here we went to B. Church. Dec 31 1894 - nice day - busy all day. I was in to Mrs Hills in after noon - Mel & I went to concert at B. Church for S.S. - Lill came home with us very bad cold O button hold all way round 1 row 32 {triple?} stitches 2 " 34 " " 3 -- 42 " " row 6th 76 " " 7th row 2 Triple stitches {between?} ever three stitches with chain of three {between?} 8th row - same as 7th 9th a same as 8 only 3 triple stitches 10 " " same 9 11 " " " 10 �12 " same as 10 only 4 triple stitches For more information on Mary Emily Parson Smith, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Parson Smith Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Parson Smith Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Norwich & District Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893-1921 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Oxford County, Norwich Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Parson Smith Diary & Transcription, 1893-1894 Mary Parson Smith Diary & Transcription, 1896-1898 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 Mary Parson Smith Diary & Transcription, 1893-1894 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Parson Smith Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Norwich & District Archives Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Oxford County, Norwich Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1893 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Parson Smith Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bfe321ddedcf350dadce1d57a4f5d3c.pdf 9e2362c4be441053d9133d0e0aa6d439 PDF Text Text �������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9de37ba2c4cee141629a86d1bfe79669.pdf 8189be92ebd8ecaae3b93483d82685cc PDF Text Text George Lewis’ (1838-1911) 1873-1874 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Front cover} Charles Adams pass Book Feb 20 2 lbs Tobaco 90 [cents} Charles Adams pass Book 1873 charged to G Lewis Feb 20 To 1 lb Tobacco 45 " 27 " 4 1/4 lbs butter 15 63 3/4 "" " 2 3/4 " do{?} 15 41 1/4. "" " 1 lb pepper 25 Mar 8 " 1/2 brl {barrel} flour 15. "" " 1 1/2 coal oil 45 3 25 22 1/2 {in pencil} 5 22 1/2 {left margin} Sold A Gregg 2 and 3/4 col cords of wood at $4 and 40c {verso page} Sept 6th 1873 cuting logs in the falow Smith polten and I thomas morgan plowing the sumer falow Sept 9 Sow'd the of sumer falow and I grunting with A lame back Sept 10th loging Thomas morgan and David John Lee and my self Sept 11 pulling peas for John lee �Sept 12 loging very warm day band {bland?} night {recto page} Sept 13 punching up logheaps Sept 14 down to Crofords to Church the first cold day and A Hevy frost at night Sept 15 to Goodwood it raind all the after noon got a brush hook Sept 16 tuesday cuting brush in the falow Sept 17 Wensday Cuting brush on the falow over to Smith Poltens at night and baught A arm chare and raining at night {verso page} Thursday Sept 18 1873 Cuting brush on the falow A very warm day tundering and lightning at night Sept 19 Friday Cuting brush in the falow band night met at Sanders A beautiful day Sept 20 Saturday Cuting brush on the falow A very nice day {recto page} {This page contains entries from the month of June} Jun 9 1873 ordar to A Gregg James Falkner fororder truman Bently. 3 33 June 2 1873 truman bently to order 6 75. June 10 to order thomas Mantle. 3 13 {The diary now returns to entries from September} Sept 21 Sunday to church to Goodwood Sept 22 Monday branding on the falow Dark day and raind all night �{verso page} Sept 23 Tuesday 1873 raking and scratching dark and loury day quit the tobaco Sept 24 Wensday raking in the falow A beautiful day to church to William Gurles Sept 25 Thursday Started to rain About three O clock in the morning till eleven O clock in the after noon fixing up on the falow beautiful afternoon to church to fathers at night {recto page} Sept 26 Friday Went after Horse Doctor for farmer thomas draging on the falow Sept 27 Saturday Started to sow on the new ground A very warm day Sept 28 Sunday A nother beautiful day all Hands William Gurles to church and to robert chapna Chapmans to tea and then to Brother frederick Croford's to church at night to hear brother conor shout {in pencil: ß} {verso page} Monday 1873 Sept 29 looks like the equnoxual storm in the morning the afternoon was a beautiful day went to Mrs david Cuninghams sale Sept 30 Tuesday Sowing the last fall whet on the new ground in the morning went th {Host?} docter in the after noon {recto page} the 1 October 1873 A beautiful day started at the potatoes Had smith and His son uxbridge show day Oct 2 thursday drawing logs for st Smith polten thomas Morgan diging potatoes Lizabeth came Home Oct 3 Friday all Hands to markaham fair A very nice cind of a day all things in a beautiful stile {verso page} �Oct 4 Saurday October raind all day Oct 5 Sunday A little Cloudy all day All Hands to Sisters Gurles to curch and then to Fredrick Crawfords to church at night Oct 6 Monday fixing the House and diging potatoes and laying the foundation of the hous Smith polens house Oct 7 Tuesday fixing the House in the forenoon and raised Smith Pollens House the afternoon {recto page} Oct 8 Wensday 1873 Thrashing for James Dilling beautiful wether Oct 9 Thursday fixing the house A beautiful Oct 10 Friday Broham fair day A Nother very nice day Oct 11 Saturday choring pick potatoes and cleaning the well out {verso page} Oct 12 Sunday 1873 A prety cold day I went up to Dillings Oct 13 Monday thrashing Paid six dollars Oct 14 Tuesday thrashing to fathers George rustenholt cut his throat A little bit {In pencil: à} Oct 15 Wensday Handling potatoes and puting them in the Seler to balls Sale the after noon {recto page} Oct 16 Thursday 1873 To uxbridge village {In pencil: ß} to send George Rustenholt to the silem {asylum?} Mrs Robert Gurley to A paring bee Oct 17 Friday plowing the potato ground went to Samuel tods paring be at night Oct 18 Saturday clening A grist in the forenoon and sowing grass seeds thomas over the old home sted Oct 19 Sunday to ransom forsith �{verso page} Oct 20 Monday to the mill and thomas pughs after aples and to fathers at night to a paring bee a stormey day Oct 21 Tuesday after aples to Halls and at night to father to A paring bee another stormey day and night Oct 22 wensday A beautiful day thorug thomas started to plough and I spliting to wood {recto page} Oct 23 Thursday A rainy day Thomas thrashing and I to Goodwood after the plow harness {harness?} Oct 24 Friday A beautiful day spliting wood in the fore noonor {noon?} pulling turnips the afternoon Oct 25 Saturday Shingling for Smith Polten {verso page} Oct 26th Sunday to church to Mrs Gurles and to G edward Mantles at night rather cold day Oct 27 Monday Shingling for Smith Polten thomas plowing Oct 28 Tuesday A rainey day spliting wood the fore noon to goodwood the afternoon raining and snowing {In right margin} all the afternoon and A paring bee at night {recto page} Oct 29 Wensday Choring thomas plowing frose prety Hard Oct 30 Thursday Mooving Smith Polten in his new house A prety hard morning Oct 31 Friday Cuting and drawing turnips got in eight lods loads it Snowed one inch at night and quite blustering {recto page} �November Saturday 1 1873 Helping to rais fathers House the fore noon and finished the turnips the afternoon A litle and cold November 2 Sunday to the dedication of the new church the fore noon and to church to fathers the afternoo and to claremont at night baptising at night seven ware baptised A raw drisling day Nov 3 monday to goodwood the forenoon to get {A?} land side spliting wood the after noon thomas st {recto page} Nov 4 Tuesday 1873 Spliting wood in the falow Nov 5 Wensday Spliting rails A nother beautiful Nov 6 Thursday Spliting rails the fore noon Smith polten Helping went to Farner dillins wood be the after noon Nov 7 Friday thomas I and I Spliting rails the fore noon Smith polten Helping to youngs paring bee {verso page} Novem 8 Saturday Spliting rails thomas plowing the sod no snow yet Nov 9 Sunday to James percey all day and went to church at night Nove 10 Monday Thomas and I Spliting rails qite a nice day down to church at night Nov 11 Tuesday Thomas and I spliting rails and went to crofords to A paring bee it started to snow at night {recto page} Nov 12 Wensday 1873 The first of winter About three inches of Snow to start of on this monring Spliting rails Nov 13 Thursday Drawing rails on the Slais {sleighs} for the first time �Nov 14 friday Took the sheep up to Edward Lewis to the ram on the Slais drawing wood the after noon and puting the drags and plow and things up for winter {verso page} Nov 15 Saturday 1873 Went to Claremont Claremont with the Half inch baswood for Mr bundy all Hands thinking that the snow will go of Nov 16 Sunday All Hands to Church To Hear Mr Shermans Fare well Serman His text St John 16 Chap and 13 vers A full Church Nov 17 Monday to Claremont with chop with the wagon and thomas started to Chop {recto page} Nov 18 Tuesday 1873 Geting the Horses shod all A round to thomas latchum Nov 19 Thursday Wensday to Godwodod selling my cord wood to A Gregg at 4.40 Nov 20 Friday Thursday Cilling Pigs Smith Polten Helping A beautiful day Nov 21 Friday salting pork rather stormey started at John Lee's bob sleg {verso page} Nov 22 Saturday Choring Drawing wood the forenoon ch choring the afternoon A beautiful day Nov 23 Sunday A nother nice day th to church the fore noon and Lane Pugh the afternoon and A House full of visators Nov 24 Monday Drawing Gravill on the roads Good Slaing and A little snow this morning {recto page} Nov 25 Tuesday Drawing Gravill put in to days on the roads cold A nough Nuell Nov 26 Wensday drawd one lode of wood to Good wood and started to draw logs to the mill and gave James Dilling forty five pounds of pork A side and sholder �Nov 27 Thursday A Stormey day snowing from morning till night working at John Lee's bob sleighs setled in full with John lee up to date on all acounts {verso page} Nov 28 Friday 1873 A beautiful day after the storm all Hands at John Lee's bob sleighs Nov 29 Saturday A nother pe beautiful day all Hands at John lee's bob Sleighs Nov 30 Sunday All Hands to John Lee's and Had A Good filling out {recto page} December 1st Monday 1873 rather A cold day all Hands at John Lee's bob Slais Decem 2 Tuesday Completed John Lee's bob sleighs A rainey day for A wonder Dec 3 Wensday Completed John Lee's bob sleighs and started them for the George Childs black smith shop A good rainey day from morning till night {verso page} Dec 4 Thursday 1873 one of the windest day that I thin ever saw I think lorenzo Van horn Cild {killed} Got 6 post's from ranson Fosith Dec 5 Friday Thursday A Calm after the Storm Choring Dec 6 Saturday Fixing up aroung the barn the forenoon went van horn's funeral the after noon A bautiful day {recto page} Dec 7 Sunday 1873 A very nice day down to Thomas Mantle's the fore noon and to t church Edward's mantles at night around family at Super Dec 8 Monday laing fence worm {warm} the fore noon it raing the after noon Drawin raills Lizzie went to Buffelo Thomas went to Scott {verso page} Dec 9 Tuesday 1873 Went up to Dillins to put the Shed roof on A prety rainey day �Dec 10 Wensday puting up fence Dec 11 A prety raney day till noon to John Himkel Crosgrove wood be and A dance all night Dec 12 Friday blew monday after spree drawing rals the after noon {recto page} Dec 13 Saturday 1873 A Snowing all day Dec 14 Sunday Down to Wilsons prety Hard Slain {sleighing} Dec 15 Thursday drowing Hemblock Saw logs A very nice day warm Dec 16 Tuesday Athawing day drawing logs the forenoon to mother rushus wood bee th after noon up to S percies at night {verso page} Dec 17 Wensday 1873 slain goin of fast drawin logs to the mill Dec 18 Thursday Drawing saw logs Dec 19 Friday I finished drawing Saw logs snowing Margret Pugh and Margret Comten Came to our place Dec 20 Saturday drawing wood to Goodwood baught A new {parts?} {recto page} Dec 21 Sunday 1873 A terable nice day Mrs Comton and Margret Pugh and alma and malindy and thomas and ann down to uncle Edwards Edward'd and I down to Hillins Dec 22 Monday drawing wood to Good wood the sun melted the snow on the road Dec 23 Tuesday drawing wood A Nice day {verso page} Dec 24 Wensday 1873 Drawing wood A very nice day �Dec 25 Thursday in bed till eleven at Dillins went to Claremont the afternoon not aney slain much at Clare mount warm A nough for the eves to drop Dec 26 friday drawing wood to Good wood snowing the afternoon and at night {recto page} Dec 27 Saturday 1873 Drawing wood snowing all day went Sanders at night paid John crosgrove twelve Dollars Dec 28 Sunday A little like winter this morning church to fathers and Charles adams down to my place and I not to Home Dec 29 Monday took one load of wood farmer took sick A prety wintery day {verso page} Dec 30 Tuesday 1873 A prety Cold day A the first thing is mas to patrick Crosgrove, and rased ellin of the grave and then went to Claremont the baptice tea party and Had A big time Dec 31 Wensday the last day of the year A little cold to Claremont with chop ten bags of oats and four of peas {olders?} Gregs funeral {recto page} January 1st 1874 Thursday New years day A very warm day Helpin James {and?} He Hugh Hugh youngs to saw in my falow and broat {illegible} and I went to the unxbridge village to pay the so note on the mchine Jan 2 Friday drawin wood to A prety nice day {verso page} Jan 3 Saturday 1874 the slain all gon or there about raining one load to good wood and then went to nathen bentles and paid four Hundred Dollars on the place and came by Claremont and fetched my cutter Home Jan 4 Sunday the slain all gone the bare groung {ground} looks nice the wheet is as green as a leek {recto page} �Jan 5 Monday 1874 Thomas and I fixing the well the forenoon went up to the lexion {election} the after noon Mr Percp Percy defeated fr by 60 Jan 6 Tuesday Started to draw the Green wood out A Snowey day and A little like rain at night Jan 7 Wensday A cinde {kind} of A Hailing day and started to rain at night drawing wood the after noon out of the woods {verso page} Jan 8 Thursday 1874 Drawing wood out of the woods Snowing Jan 9 Friday Drawing and snowing Jan 10 Saturday drawing wood snowing all day like fun Jan 11 Sunday A prety nice day thomas and I down David Pugh with the new cuter for the fast time {recto page} Jan 12 Monday 1873 Drawing wood out of the woods took the saw to John Sanders Jan 13 Tuesday drawing wood out of the woods thomas mooved to the village Jan 14 Wensday drawing wood out of the woods plenty of snow for slain Jan 15 Thursday the first cold day to Edward mantles to A wood bee and then over to Patrick crosgrove corsgrove at night to it {verso page} Spree ad and staid all night till broad day light and A prety coldday morning Jan 16 Friday Hard A nough this morning after the spree doin nothing all day Jan 17 Saturday went to th uxbridge village with A load of cordwood for thomas Morgan A nice day {recto page} �Jan 18 Sunday 1874 A beautiful day Jane and I to Goodwood to meeting in the after noon Jan 19 Monday drawing wood the fore noon and it started to rainaf about 10 O cloclck went to Claremont the afternoon and baught A Clock Jan 20 Tuesday drawing wood to not feesing {freezing?} much {verso page} Jan 21 Wensday 1874 raining the fore noon making A ash House cilling A sheep the after noon thawing very much Jan 22 Thursday A rainey day bilding The ashhouse and choring it round the snow prety near all gone Jan 23 Friday A terable nice day the sone shone as bright as A new Dollar drawing wood out of the woods and to Good wood at night and the to fathers {recto page} Jan 24 Saturday 1874 A litle colder the fore noon Snowed very Hevey parts of the after noon and turned quite cold at night Jan 25 Saturday A m wintery day to meeting to fathers Jan 26 Monday february 5 1874 first load 14 second load 23 feb {illegible] one lad 18 feb 12 one load of post 19 �Feb 14 one load of post. 47 feb 14 one lod of post {this entry is circled} from Ransome forsith's posts number 38 and six before 38. 6 44 {end of circled portion} feb 27 one load of post 20 mar 2 one load of post 6 {Back cover} George Lewis George Lewis [illegible] For more information on George Lewis, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Lewis Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Lewis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Uxbridge Historical Centre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873 to 1874 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Ontario County, Uxbridge Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. George Lewis Diary & Transcription, 1873-1874 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 George Lewis Diary & Transcription, 1873-1874 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Lewis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Uxbridge Historical Centre Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Ontario County, Uxbridge Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1873 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. George Lewis Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������� George Lewis’ (1838-1911) 1873-1874 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers {Front cover} Charles Adams pass Book Feb 20 2 lbs Tobaco 90 [cents} Charles Adams pass Book 1873 charged to G Lewis Feb 20 To 1 lb Tobacco 45 " 27 " 4 1/4 lbs butter 15 63 3/4 " " " 2 3/4 " do{?} 15 41 1/4. " " " 1 lb pepper 25 Mar 8 " 1/2 brl {barrel} flour 15. 3 25 " " " 1 1/2 coal oil 45 22 1/2 {in pencil} 5 22 1/2 {left margin} Sold A Gregg 2 and 3/4 col cords of wood at $4 and 40c {verso page} Sept 6th 1873 cuting logs in the falow Smith polten and I thomas morgan plowing the sumer falow Sept 9 Sow'd the of sumer falow and I grunting with A lame back Sept 10th loging Thomas morgan and David John Lee and my self Sept 11 pulling peas for John lee �Sept 12 loging very warm day band {bland?} night {recto page} Sept 13 punching up logheaps Sept 14 down to Crofords to Church the first cold day and A Hevy frost at night Sept 15 to Goodwood it raind all the after noon got a brush hook Sept 16 tuesday cuting brush in the falow Sept 17 Wensday Cuting brush on the falow over to Smith Poltens at night and baught A arm chare and raining at night {verso page} Thursday Sept 18 1873 Cuting brush on the falow A very warm day tundering and lightning at night Sept 19 Friday Cuting brush in the falow band night met at Sanders A beautiful day Sept 20 Saturday Cuting brush on the falow A very nice day {recto page} {This page contains entries from the month of June} Jun 9 1873 ordar to A Gregg James Falkner fororder truman Bently. 3 33 June 2 1873 truman bently to order 6 75. June 10 to order thomas Mantle. 3 13 {The diary now returns to entries from September} Sept 21 Sunday to church to Goodwood Sept 22 Monday branding on the falow Dark day and raind all night �{verso page} Sept 23 Tuesday 1873 raking and scratching dark and loury day quit the tobaco Sept 24 Wensday raking in the falow A beautiful day to church to William Gurles Sept 25 Thursday Started to rain About three O clock in the morning till eleven O clock in the after noon fixing up on the falow beautiful afternoon to church to fathers at night {recto page} Sept 26 Friday Went after Horse Doctor for farmer thomas draging on the falow Sept 27 Saturday Started to sow on the new ground A very warm day Sept 28 Sunday A nother beautiful day all Hands William Gurles to church and to robert chapna Chapmans to tea and then to Brother frederick Croford's to church at night to hear brother conor shout {in pencil: ß} {verso page} Monday 1873 Sept 29 looks like the equnoxual storm in the morning the afternoon was a beautiful day went to Mrs david Cuninghams sale Sept 30 Tuesday Sowing the last fall whet on the new ground in the morning went th {Host?} docter in the after noon {recto page} the 1 October 1873 A beautiful day started at the potatoes Had smith and His son uxbridge show day Oct 2 thursday drawing logs for st Smith polten thomas Morgan diging potatoes Lizabeth came Home Oct 3 Friday all Hands to markaham fair A very nice cind of a day all things in a beautiful stile {verso page} �Oct 4 Saurday October raind all day Oct 5 Sunday A little Cloudy all day All Hands to Sisters Gurles to curch and then to Fredrick Crawfords to church at night Oct 6 Monday fixing the House and diging potatoes and laying the foundation of the hous Smith polens house Oct 7 Tuesday fixing the House in the forenoon and raised Smith Pollens House the afternoon {recto page} Oct 8 Wensday 1873 Thrashing for James Dilling beautiful wether Oct 9 Thursday fixing the house A beautiful Oct 10 Friday Broham fair day A Nother very nice day Oct 11 Saturday choring pick potatoes and cleaning the well out {verso page} Oct 12 Sunday 1873 A prety cold day I went up to Dillings Oct 13 Monday thrashing Paid six dollars Oct 14 Tuesday thrashing to fathers George rustenholt cut his throat A little bit {In pencil: à} Oct 15 Wensday Handling potatoes and puting them in the Seler to balls Sale the after noon {recto page} Oct 16 Thursday 1873 To uxbridge village {In pencil: ß} to send George Rustenholt to the silem {asylum?} Mrs Robert Gurley to A paring bee Oct 17 Friday plowing the potato ground went to Samuel tods paring be at night Oct 18 Saturday clening A grist in the forenoon and sowing grass seeds thomas over the old home sted Oct 19 Sunday to ransom forsith �{verso page} Oct 20 Monday to the mill and thomas pughs after aples and to fathers at night to a paring bee a stormey day Oct 21 Tuesday after aples to Halls and at night to father to A paring bee another stormey day and night Oct 22 wensday A beautiful day thorug thomas started to plough and I spliting to wood {recto page} Oct 23 Thursday A rainy day Thomas thrashing and I to Goodwood after the plow harness {harness?} Oct 24 Friday A beautiful day spliting wood in the fore noonor {noon?} pulling turnips the afternoon Oct 25 Saturday Shingling for Smith Polten {verso page} Oct 26th Sunday to church to Mrs Gurles and to G edward Mantles at night rather cold day Oct 27 Monday Shingling for Smith Polten thomas plowing Oct 28 Tuesday A rainey day spliting wood the fore noon to goodwood the afternoon raining and snowing {In right margin} all the afternoon and A paring bee at night {recto page} Oct 29 Wensday Choring thomas plowing frose prety Hard Oct 30 Thursday Mooving Smith Polten in his new house A prety hard morning Oct 31 Friday Cuting and drawing turnips got in eight lods loads it Snowed one inch at night and quite blustering {recto page} �November Saturday 1 1873 Helping to rais fathers House the fore noon and finished the turnips the afternoon A litle and cold November 2 Sunday to the dedication of the new church the fore noon and to church to fathers the afternoo and to claremont at night baptising at night seven ware baptised A raw drisling day Nov 3 monday to goodwood the forenoon to get {A?} land side spliting wood the after noon thomas st {recto page} Nov 4 Tuesday 1873 Spliting wood in the falow Nov 5 Wensday Spliting rails A nother beautiful Nov 6 Thursday Spliting rails the fore noon Smith polten Helping went to Farner dillins wood be the after noon Nov 7 Friday thomas I and I Spliting rails the fore noon Smith polten Helping to youngs paring bee {verso page} Novem 8 Saturday Spliting rails thomas plowing the sod no snow yet Nov 9 Sunday to James percey all day and went to church at night Nove 10 Monday Thomas and I Spliting rails qite a nice day down to church at night Nov 11 Tuesday Thomas and I spliting rails and went to crofords to A paring bee it started to snow at night {recto page} Nov 12 Wensday 1873 The first of winter About three inches of Snow to start of on this monring Spliting rails Nov 13 Thursday Drawing rails on the Slais {sleighs} for the first time �Nov 14 friday Took the sheep up to Edward Lewis to the ram on the Slais drawing wood the after noon and puting the drags and plow and things up for winter {verso page} Nov 15 Saturday 1873 Went to Claremont Claremont with the Half inch baswood for Mr bundy all Hands thinking that the snow will go of Nov 16 Sunday All Hands to Church To Hear Mr Shermans Fare well Serman His text St John 16 Chap and 13 vers A full Church Nov 17 Monday to Claremont with chop with the wagon and thomas started to Chop {recto page} Nov 18 Tuesday 1873 Geting the Horses shod all A round to thomas latchum Nov 19 Thursday Wensday to Godwodod selling my cord wood to A Gregg at 4.40 Nov 20 Friday Thursday Cilling Pigs Smith Polten Helping A beautiful day Nov 21 Friday salting pork rather stormey started at John Lee's bob sleg {verso page} Nov 22 Saturday Choring Drawing wood the forenoon ch choring the afternoon A beautiful day Nov 23 Sunday A nother nice day th to church the fore noon and Lane Pugh the afternoon and A House full of visators Nov 24 Monday Drawing Gravill on the roads Good Slaing and A little snow this morning {recto page} Nov 25 Tuesday Drawing Gravill put in to days on the roads cold A nough Nuell Nov 26 Wensday drawd one lode of wood to Good wood and started to draw logs to the mill and gave James Dilling forty five pounds of pork A side and sholder �Nov 27 Thursday A Stormey day snowing from morning till night working at John Lee's bob sleighs setled in full with John lee up to date on all acounts {verso page} Nov 28 Friday 1873 A beautiful day after the storm all Hands at John Lee's bob sleighs Nov 29 Saturday A nother pe beautiful day all Hands at John lee's bob Sleighs Nov 30 Sunday All Hands to John Lee's and Had A Good filling out {recto page} December 1st Monday 1873 rather A cold day all Hands at John Lee's bob Slais Decem 2 Tuesday Completed John Lee's bob sleighs A rainey day for A wonder Dec 3 Wensday Completed John Lee's bob sleighs and started them for the George Childs black smith shop A good rainey day from morning till night {verso page} Dec 4 Thursday 1873 one of the windest day that I thin ever saw I think lorenzo Van horn Cild {killed} Got 6 post's from ranson Fosith Dec 5 Friday Thursday A Calm after the Storm Choring Dec 6 Saturday Fixing up aroung the barn the forenoon went van horn's funeral the after noon A bautiful day {recto page} Dec 7 Sunday 1873 A very nice day down to Thomas Mantle's the fore noon and to t church Edward's mantles at night around family at Super Dec 8 Monday laing fence worm {warm} the fore noon it raing the after noon Drawin raills Lizzie went to Buffelo Thomas went to Scott {verso page} Dec 9 Tuesday 1873 Went up to Dillins to put the Shed roof on A prety rainey day �Dec 10 Wensday puting up fence Dec 11 A prety raney day till noon to John Himkel Crosgrove wood be and A dance all night Dec 12 Friday blew monday after spree drawing rals the after noon {recto page} Dec 13 Saturday 1873 A Snowing all day Dec 14 Sunday Down to Wilsons prety Hard Slain {sleighing} Dec 15 Thursday drowing Hemblock Saw logs A very nice day warm Dec 16 Tuesday Athawing day drawing logs the forenoon to mother rushus wood bee th after noon up to S percies at night {verso page} Dec 17 Wensday 1873 slain goin of fast drawin logs to the mill Dec 18 Thursday Drawing saw logs Dec 19 Friday I finished drawing Saw logs snowing Margret Pugh and Margret Comten Came to our place Dec 20 Saturday drawing wood to Goodwood baught A new {parts?} {recto page} Dec 21 Sunday 1873 A terable nice day Mrs Comton and Margret Pugh and alma and malindy and thomas and ann down to uncle Edwards Edward'd and I down to Hillins Dec 22 Monday drawing wood to Good wood the sun melted the snow on the road Dec 23 Tuesday drawing wood A Nice day {verso page} Dec 24 Wensday 1873 Drawing wood A very nice day �Dec 25 Thursday in bed till eleven at Dillins went to Claremont the afternoon not aney slain much at Clare mount warm A nough for the eves to drop Dec 26 friday drawing wood to Good wood snowing the afternoon and at night {recto page} Dec 27 Saturday 1873 Drawing wood snowing all day went Sanders at night paid John crosgrove twelve Dollars Dec 28 Sunday A little like winter this morning church to fathers and Charles adams down to my place and I not to Home Dec 29 Monday took one load of wood farmer took sick A prety wintery day {verso page} Dec 30 Tuesday 1873 A prety Cold day A the first thing is mas to patrick Crosgrove, and rased ellin of the grave and then went to Claremont the baptice tea party and Had A big time Dec 31 Wensday the last day of the year A little cold to Claremont with chop ten bags of oats and four of peas {olders?} Gregs funeral {recto page} January 1st 1874 Thursday New years day A very warm day Helpin James {and?} He Hugh Hugh youngs to saw in my falow and broat {illegible} and I went to the unxbridge village to pay the so note on the mchine Jan 2 Friday drawin wood to A prety nice day {verso page} Jan 3 Saturday 1874 the slain all gon or there about raining one load to good wood and then went to nathen bentles and paid four Hundred Dollars on the place and came by Claremont and fetched my cutter Home Jan 4 Sunday the slain all gone the bare groung {ground} looks nice the wheet is as green as a leek {recto page} �Jan 5 Monday 1874 Thomas and I fixing the well the forenoon went up to the lexion {election} the after noon Mr Percp Percy defeated fr by 60 Jan 6 Tuesday Started to draw the Green wood out A Snowey day and A little like rain at night Jan 7 Wensday A cinde {kind} of A Hailing day and started to rain at night drawing wood the after noon out of the woods {verso page} Jan 8 Thursday 1874 Drawing wood out of the woods Snowing Jan 9 Friday Drawing and snowing Jan 10 Saturday drawing wood snowing all day like fun Jan 11 Sunday A prety nice day thomas and I down David Pugh with the new cuter for the fast time {recto page} Jan 12 Monday 1873 Drawing wood out of the woods took the saw to John Sanders Jan 13 Tuesday drawing wood out of the woods thomas mooved to the village Jan 14 Wensday drawing wood out of the woods plenty of snow for slain Jan 15 Thursday the first cold day to Edward mantles to A wood bee and then over to Patrick crosgrove corsgrove at night to it {verso page} Spree ad and staid all night till broad day light and A prety coldday morning Jan 16 Friday Hard A nough this morning after the spree doin nothing all day Jan 17 Saturday went to th uxbridge village with A load of cordwood for thomas Morgan A nice day {recto page} �Jan 18 Sunday 1874 A beautiful day Jane and I to Goodwood to meeting in the after noon Jan 19 Monday drawing wood the fore noon and it started to rainaf about 10 O cloclck went to Claremont the afternoon and baught A Clock Jan 20 Tuesday drawing wood to not feesing {freezing?} much {verso page} Jan 21 Wensday 1874 raining the fore noon making A ash House cilling A sheep the after noon thawing very much Jan 22 Thursday A rainey day bilding The ashhouse and choring it round the snow prety near all gone Jan 23 Friday A terable nice day the sone shone as bright as A new Dollar drawing wood out of the woods and to Good wood at night and the to fathers {recto page} Jan 24 Saturday 1874 A litle colder the fore noon Snowed very Hevey parts of the after noon and turned quite cold at night Jan 25 Saturday A m wintery day to meeting to fathers Jan 26 Monday february 5 1874 first load 14 second load 23 feb {illegible] one lad 18 feb 12 one load of post 19 �Feb 14 one load of post. 47 feb 14 one lod of post {this entry is circled} from Ransome forsith's posts number 38 and six before 38. 6 44 {end of circled portion} feb 27 one load of post 20 mar 2 one load of post 6 {Back cover} George Lewis George Lewis [illegible] For 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Simpson Diary, 1877-1907 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9dabfaaf4eee36c9c3dc858a59668ccf.pdf a5ab6092744d84d668e25befc9b2f0a6 PDF Text Text Elizabeth Simpson (1823-1907) 1878-1907 Diary Transcribed by RDA Volunteers J. Hextall Simpson A.D. 1878 J. Hextall Simpson A.D. 1878 J.H. {written in pencil: 150} East Garafraxa 26th March 1877 Mar. 26 Lent Thos. Black Fifty Dollars took his note due eleven months hence with interest at ten percent 54 58 " 31 William Ingram Dr To repairing sleigh tongue 2 00 " " " new churn dash 30 2 30 May 19 John Hunter renewed his note to me for Sixtysix dollars. Interest added to principle due in four months 19 Sep. July 12 Robt Grey Dr. To Masoning 15 30 Aug 10 Bot of L. MacMurray watch No 465549 @ 19 00 Warranted for Two years Nov 3 David MacMaster Dr To Finishing Stable 11 75 Aug 8th.. Building stone stable 40 50 Oct 18 Jms Dowling Dr To Ballance of $42.00 for Building Stone wall & Plastering 42.00 �East Garafraxa 3rd January 1878 Jan 3 Lent Vanater Grange {right margin: $ c} Fifty dollars Took Their note due six months hence with interest at .08 percent. 52 00 ' '10 Took from Messers David & William MacMaster two notes each to the value of Twentyone dollars & Sixty cts due Ten Mmonths & Twenty dys hence. 1st Dec 43 20 Sold one of Mesers D. & W. MacMaster's notes to C. W. Simpson for Twenty dollars ' ' 14 Took J Dowlings note for Fortytwo dollars due two months hence interest at Ten percent until paid. ' ' 28 Took contract of ^building stable {illegible - for?} No. 6 S.S.E.G. ' ' 27 Took contract of building stone stable for Robt Hamilton for which I am to have Eightyfive dollars paid before Jan. 1st 79 ' ' 30 Bot lumber for No.6 S.S. stable 9 20 ' ' Hardware for same 4 07 13 35 Feb 8 No. 6 S. S. Dr To drawing material & building stable 800 ' ' Cash expended for material 13 35 21 35 To be paid by the end of the present year with interest on money expended East Garafraxa 8th February 1878 $ cts Feb 8 Expenditure for Clothing 17 50 ' ' 26 do ' ' Boots 4 05 Mar 8 Thos Black Dr By Interest on money borrowed 4 80 ' ' 13 Thos Black renewed his note to me for Fifty dollars due in six months with interest at ten percent. Apr. 11 Exp. for Shovel & Sundries 1 45 �' ' 6 W. H. Hunter Dr. To 2 1/2 dy. chopping @ 1.00 2 50 ' ' 17 Took contract of building stone foundations and stabling @ .70 per perch for W. H. Hunter ' ' ' ' Hired Joseph Hunter. to have .60 cts per day ' ' ' ' Hired John Lamb to have $1.50 per day ' ' 20 Paid K. Manary for ironing wheelbarrow 1 60 ' ' ' ' Sundries 75 ' ' 27 Gave John Hunters note dated May 18/77 into for $66.00 to Pattulbo & Scott ^Barristers for collection ' ' ' ' Expenditures for Collars 1878 April 1 Mothers 88 birthday. Thomas and Salisbury took tea with her at Joshua's. Tom and Mary were there. We set three geese. 2 Let bees out, we put 28 hives in the cellar in the fall and they have all come out strong this spring. 6 I went to Joshuas having heard little Cressy was ill, found Sarah poorly, and the baby something better 7 Went to Joshuas with the intention of staying a few days but finding Cressy and his Mother much better I came home again. Mother came with us and went to Toms April 20 Set turkey hen {This section is written by Elizabeth’s son Walker.} 25 Planted some Dutch top onions. E M S About six o'clock this evening G. H. came and said that Uncle Joshua was killed. He and his man were burying a large stone, when it rolled over sooner than they expected, striking Uncle, and hurting him so much that he lived only about two hours. Hhe must have been hurt internally as Dr Carbert said there were no external injuries of a nature to cause death. Pa, Ma, Berrie, Minnie, and Gatie went down. Pa and Ma stayed all night. as also did Mrs Stephenson �26 Sent a telegram to Maryboro. In afternoon Minnie, Hextall, Carver and I went to Wilcox's. 27 About eleven A. M. Uncle Parker and Aunt Rebecca, arrived having left home this morning. Uncle Joshua was buried in the Forest Lawn Cemetery about three o'clock. An exceedingly large number of people attended amongst whom were seven ministers. 28 Pa, Ma, Minnie & Hextall went to Orangeville to hear Uncle Joshuas funeral sermon. Mr Sanderson preached. There was a very large audience, and the church was draped for the occasion. The Primitives gave up their service, and Mr Milner, their pastor, attended and took part in the funeral service. Uncle Parker, and Aunt Rebecca came home with our folks. T. W. Simpson {ie Walker signs off} 1878 30 Salisbury and Minnie went to Sarahs, and took Parker and Rebecca to the railway station. Carver home some ears of our fall wheat he measured one stalk it was 2 feet high. he picked out the ear, it was 3 inches long. May 5 Went to see Mother and Sarah. Mrs. lamb went home yesterday having stayed with them a week. 6 Salisbury sowed carrots. Sent Mary Simpsons saddle to Guelpht {Guelph}. Carver went to fish in the evening he caught a few trout one very large. 7 Paid 75 cents for having the sewing machine repaired. The weather has been very wet lately, it has rained every day to about 2 weeks, it is fine opening weather. The plum trees are in blossom. 8 Heavy thunder storm this evening. we have had an unusual amount of spring. 9. Fair in Orangeville, Thomas attended it. Carver and Salisbury hauling large stones. Jess has a colt. White clover in flower. Cherry blossoms coming out. Jessie Walker came this afternoon. Cecilia went to spend the day at the Dunnings. Andrew Hughsons house was burnt down this evening. it took fire from the stove pipe. Hewitts house burnt today. The weather is colder. 10 Jessie Walker came this afternoon to help Minnie with her {drep?}. 11 Cold, set 2 turkey hens. 12. Sunday. Very cold. There was a very severe frost last night. The ice in the shade did not thaw all day. �13. Very hard frost again in the morning the ice was covered with snow. Sowed some barley. One of Minnie's hives has 'gone up'. The queen must have died some time since. 14. Sowed turnips 16. Finished sowing barley. They finished all the other sowing sometime since, but left the barley fearing frosts, as the spring opened so early. Sowed cucumbers. Another of Miinnie's hivies hives paid off at about 15 cents on the dollar. The frosts do not seem to have injured anything except a few flowers and also nipped the horse-chestnut slightly. 1878 1878. Carver and I went angling , and got nearly eight dozen trout, they were not very large. A Sunday or two ago I was left at home to keep house while I was up stairs the bob-tailed maltese whelp of a cat eat up one of our singing canaries. I was greatly tempted to vent my indignation on it, but as she is a favourite of Mamma's, I granted a it a reprieve, I had no sooner done so than I repented of it and went in pursuit of her. but was too late to see anything but her bob-tail going under The barn, I fired a stone and came very near killing a rooster. On Saturday a kitten about 2 months old attempted to eat a gosling and I accordingly shot it. I tried to shoot another while I was at the job, but could only get a shot as it was running at a distance so that I did it no harm. Two or three nights ago I shot at a couple of dogs which were prowling around. Made one yell but do not know the extent of the injury it received as it was rather dark. J. W. Simpson. 19 Sun Salisbury Grace and I went to see Sarah yesterday afternoon, it was a wet day but we knew she would expect us. she is very very lonely Mother intended comming back with us if the weather had permitted Walker spent the evening at his Uncle Tom's, there has been heavy rain today. We are house cleaning. Carver put birds in his mum case. On Saturday we had to put helebore on the gooseberry bushes as the grubs had made their appearance. Our rye is comming out in ear. 21 Walker Minnie Gatie and Bary went to Orangeville, Mother came back with them, Birdie Wilcox came too. Minnie bought hereslf a sun hat eggs are very low only 7 cents a dozen, tub butter 6 counts a pound 22 Fallow cow calved. Cecilia and Birdie went to Mrs Dunnings. Walker went fishing caught 26. Carver finished the garden fence. 23 Planted potatoes. Mrs Dunning and Aunt Mary came and little Harry, he is a very amusing little fellow. Willie Milner came up to see Walker. Carver caught some fish to-night. �1878 May 24. Berry, Carver, and I, with Sam. + Isaac Reid went in our rig to Leeson's saw-mill, in Caledon, to fish. Got several large suckers and a few good trout. On our way home visited Caledon Lakes where we got a few more trout. Isaac got a very curious bird from a boy, and gave it to Carver. When we got home found that Aunt Sarah and family had come to stay a few days. Gatie spent the day at Dunning's. 26. At the Providence Church today the Rev. Joseph preached, and a most remarkable preach he made of it. His object seemd to be to prove that because he and Mr Hunter were the two most afflicted men in the country they were not by any means the worst men in the township. he compared Hunter to the Gallilleans whose blood Pilate made to mingle with their sacrifices, they fell into bad hands and so did Hunter. He himself he compared to the men on whom the tower of Siloam fell; they were not the worst men in Judea, but they met with an accident. The cow, I suppose, in his case answered the purpose of the tower of Siloam. Sam Reid, and Tom Black, Uncle Tom, and Jessie Walker were here for tea. John, Maggie, and Mary Black called after tea. Salisbury took Grandma, and Aunt Sarah and family home in the evening. J.W.Simpson 27. Thomas went to town with a grist, I rode down and rought home of box of tomatoes cost 15 cts. Tom rode home with us he had been to attend Sarahs business Carver shot 5 king birds. Mother Sarah and family and I paid a visit to Mrs Marshall on Saturday. Salisbury and Carver washed the sheep on that day. Berry took Mother, Sarah and her children home last night, we had Tom black to stay the evening with us. 30 John Blacks horses ran away, one of them was killed, Jim Norris was hurt in getting out a stone, it was reported he was killed several people went to his wake, when they arrived he had recovered. Salisbury and Minnie went to town and took Bondy 1878 to lent to Sarah for a while 31 Peter Alpaugh came to buy bees, but we think it will pay better to keep them till fall, he offered six dollars & swarms for ten swarms he to find the hives. We miss poor old Bondy very much. June 2 Aunt Mary came to tea, also Mr. Luich and old Mrs patullo, Ceclia took tea at Mrs Dunnings and Berry spent the evening at his Uncle Toms heard Mr Milner preach an exelent sermon on "{Shero} Piety at home," Mr Linch preached in, the evening, Thomas arrived home about nine having been in Orangeville since yesterday noon. �3 Mrs Dunning two little girls have been to spend the day with Cecilia 4 Minnie went to W H Hunters Mrs H. having sent an invitation to her to her on Saturday they have raised two barns, and had a bee for hauling brick, also a bee to make a tufted quilt, there were a great number of people there about two hundred sat down to dinner, Salisberry had a team there and the other boys were at the raising. 5 Another barn raising today, Coyns, our boys were all there it was very dangerous, as the timber was hardwood and much warped. Minnie went to Mrs. Hunters again to help with the quilt, Salisberry drove Cecilia and me to town in the morning we went to Sarahs, and while there Mrs Hiscock arrived on a visit, Sarah having sent for her, it has been a very cold day we were wrapped up like winter and most of the men had overcoats on. Mr Murry dies a few days ago of delirium tremers he was only twentynine years of age. Mr Hilgoar came home with Walker the other day to tea, he admired our garden very much, he said it was the best he has seen in this part of the country. planted another box of tomatoes there has been a hard frost, it has killed some peoples potatoes 7 Walker Berry Minnie and Cecilia have been to Orangeville I planted, cucumbers the others not having come up well, the weather continue very cold, Jessie Walker and her cousin Anne Kid are here, 1878 June 9 Miss Stevenson and Mr Barnet spent the day with us 11 Planted cabbage plants 13 Fair in Orangeville, we sold a fat three year old heifer for 25 dollars, and bought a bag of potatoes 1.10 they have risen they were 50 cents a week or two ago. wheat is only 75 cents Carver picked eight ripe strawberries. 14 Planted the potatoes we got yesterday. the weather is hot and dry just surplus boxes on 15 I went to pay a visit to Sarah and Mother this morning. came home in the afternoon Mr Milner and Willis called to see us Mr Milner admired our garden, he said it is the best farmers garden he has seen, Falisbury began to plough the bush. 17 The children all went to Toronto on the excursion train Cecilia has not been there before, they enjoyed their trip very much, Miss McHinver came and na and John called for her in the evening Minnie brought me a pincushion of Indian head work for a present. Carver and Salisbury brought me �oranges, the children are all so kind they generally bring me something when they go away to a distance, Hextall brought me a lovely Geranium in flower from Guelph and Walker brought me a book newly published "The Wreck of the Chancelor." Planted Geranium cuttings. 18 Mrs Wilcox came brought Sarah and her children this morning. the little canary hen, (mate to the one the cat ate) died this morning we are very sorry as the other hen has not laid yet, and if anything should happen to either of them, we should have none left. 19 Salisbury took Hextall and his man to Hamiltons in Ameranth Mr Lightbody called with a load of plants. he offered to give us boxes of choice flowers for a double Geranium we took them and got 2 other boxes; so we shall be set up for flowers this year if they do well, Berry took Jess and colt to the other place. 20 Minnie and Berry went to town this morning, Salisbury got boots 21 Walker and Thomas went to town with a grist, Thos went to Sarah, she sent us a splendid beasts tongue, it has been a very wet day. bot 82 lbs sugar 7 dollars 1878 20th. After school I went to the swamp, at Berry's desire to see if the horses were all right. I went on an exploring expedition into the swamp, where I caught three young crows, and got little praise for not bringing them home. as the women want to domesticate some of them. J.W.Simpson 24th Monday This evening wrote to Cousin Mary, also to J.E. Wells, Associate Principal of the Canadian Literary Institute, Woodstock, to arrange for my going there. Did not return to the swamp for the crows, as it has been raining almost all the time since. Cut rye-straw for hats. In eight more days I shall be freed from that abominable school teaching, another year of it I think would almost bring my gray hairs with sorrow to the grave. J.W. Simpson 24 Eight little ducks hatched Old Mrs Coulter came this afternoon. Thos took her to Orangeville in the buggy after tea, she is eighty-seven years of age and travelled alone all the way from Bracebridge, yesterday 2 men called for something to eat just as the children were leaving for church, a few day ago 2 others called on the same errand Salisbury scuffled the carrots. Johnston Hughson brought a horse to be doctored Jordan brought one on Saturday for the same purpose. 26 One of Carvers hives swarmed, Mr Milner and Willie called to say goodbye Mr M gave us his likeness, Mrs Mcdonald came. �27 One of Walkers hives swarmed, but the bees went back a tramp came in the afternoon gave him ten cents, am half afraid he is an impostor we are braiding straw for a hat for Walker. Carver caught a young crow and brought home to tame, the canary laid the first time this summer. 28 Walker had three swarms and I had two today, it has been extremely hot, Walker is ploughing the bush while Carver fixes hives June 28 Peavoy came at noon with a message to Thos. I suppose he went away with him. finished hoeing carrots. 29 Salisbury and Walker ploughing, exceedingly hot. Carver very busy fixing hives, we had 4 swarms today 1 Hextalls, Walkers one that went back the day before yesterday, one of mine that came off yesterday about 3 oclock went back and swarmed again at 9 we did not know it had left the new hive till this morning one more of mine swarmed today, Berry went to town tonight July 1 to get his plough mended, made fly paper, as the flies are troubling. Yesterday Sunday Hextall came home, Hamiltons brought him most of the way, soon after he arrived one of his hives swarmed, Salisbury took him back at night and I went too we had a very pleasant drive Thomas came home at night having been away since Saturday noon. Today one second swarm two swarms, the weather is very hot Carver shot a muskrat and a snipe Jessie Walker and Maggie Black called in the evening, Mr Burnet and Miss Stevenson drove up, they had been to Mono Centre. 2 Heavy thunderstorm, the boys finished ploughing the bush, one second swarm today. 5 5 swarms today. Walker finished teaching school, Salisbury took him to Amaranth to work with Hextall Cecilia and Minnie went with them for a drive. Mr Wilcox brought Sarah and children yesterday 6 2 swarms, it is very hot weather again, Salisbury put floor in horse stable 8 Yesterday Sunday, we had 2 swarms, I heard Mr Griffith for the first time. it seems very dull without Hextall and Walker 2 swarms today about 2 oclock as Minnie and Carver were fixing a hive the bees became so much enraged, they rushed over the fence and attacked the little ducks, which were cooped up quite a way off. Gatie ran to let them out, as the bees would have stung them to death in a minute when they rushed at her, we thought she would be killed, Carver {continues on next page of diary} 1878 �threw her into the Asparagus, still the bees clung to her. her hair was full, she screamed Oh bring some water Minnie threw a pailfull on her her head, which quieted the wretches they had stung her head in several places, one stung her in the corner of her eye, and some on her neck and leg, we covered her head with wet soda and applied the same to the other places she was in dreadful pain for a while, 4 of the ducks were stung, 2 recovered, 2 died Carver got 2 stings while helping Gatie, and Minnie one, A tramp came 9 3 swarms today, Gatie is much better, her neck and leg are very painful, her head is esier, her face is dreadfully swolen one eye was quite closed this morning. Mr Griffith and Mr J Simpson called about ten oclock, Carver got a bad sting on his neck which is more than usually painful. the weather being so hot makes the bees so cross. 12 A rainy morning, rather finer in the afternoon, Salisbury and Carver went to town after dinner every thing went off peacibly in Orangeville Mr Henderson and Mr Mckay spoke to the Orangemen in the town hall. 13 9 swarms 3 came off at the same time, Carver took some surplus honey out of one of the boxes for us to use, Minnie was standing at the door when a bee stung her one the nose, she kept cold wet cloths on it all the afternoon, which took the swelling down so much that she was able to go a ride on horseback in the evening. 15 6 swarms today 4 came off at once, however Carver hived them all right. Comenced haying, Picked gooseberries and black currants for preserving, we have a many of both, a man called begging, gave him ten cents as he seemed a pitiable object Yesterday being Sunday Mr Linch took tea with u s and Jimmy Walker dinner Thomas went to town early in the morning and returned at night. Just as we were beginning dinner Walker came in having walked 8 miles he was dreadfully hot 1878 We had black currant pudding, and chicken and peas to dinner Salisbury took Walker most of the way back. Minnie and Gatie and Carver went with them for a drive, but the buggy broke when the had gone about 2 miles and they had to walk back all but Berrie who took Walker further on. 17 17 One swarm of Carvers, a man called to mend umbrellas he said he would mend one of ours if we would boil him six eggs and give him bread and butter, and milk, he repaired it well 18 It has rained most of the day, as they could not work at the hay Berry went to town, to get the buggy repaired, Cecilia and Minnie went with him, Minnie bought a linen dress for me. Cecilia went �to Mrs Websters. Thomas took tea at Dunnings, 1 swarm of Carvers. the day before yesterday Carver and I took 3 cards of honey out of a hive, and two surplus boxes full of honey off, One of carvers hives that swarmed is wo three times is working in the surplus box. 23 This evening Hextall and I walked home from Amaranth, having finished the barn today. 25 Commenced cutting rye. Salisbury and I cradled in the afternoon till it began to rain. There is the prospect of a settled rain J.W.S. Aug 1. Commenced cutting fall-wheat yesterday in the afternoon; hired Joe Hunter to help at $1.25 Today we were hauling hay and cutting wheat concurrently, but it rained very heavy in the afternoon. The wheat is an excellent crop, but the weather is extremely unfavorable for harvesting it. If the it is fine we shall be able to finish cutting it to-morrow morning. Hextall went to build Aunt Sarah's stable yesterday J.W.S. Aug 1 3 Rebecca and Louisa Lowry, my nieces arrived from Maryborough having driven themselves in a one horse buggy. 3 Minnie went with her cousins to see Mother and Sara, the reaper broke in the afternoon. Walker too it to Orangeville to be mended Hextall came back with him they have been cutting rye 5 Mr J. Hunter did not come, and Thomas is at Sarahs, we got Hextall to help the boys haul fall wheat, as it looks very much like rain, it is an excellent crop. Yesterday, being Sunday, they all went to church and R. and L. Lowry and Jessie came back with them, Rebecca went home at night with Jessie, and came here early this morning. I put down a {illegible} jar of ripe gooseberries is tight to see if they will keep. Richard Allen came to see if we wanted any help, we were glad to hire him to help with the harvest as Sarah wants Hextall to get her harvest, as she cannot get anyone 7 T Thomas came home last night about 12 oclock having been away since Sunday, morning three days at Sarahs, Hextall went to Sarahs this morning. 10 10 Minnie made me a dress this afternoon, she began after dinner and had it finished at a quarter past 4 oclock. she did every stitch herself, including making button holes, and covering buttons to go all down the front she made a black collar, and trimmed the sleeves with black. Rebecca and Louisa Lowry came this evening to stay over tomorrow, They finished hauling barley Tom has been thrashing yesterday afternoon and this morning. Thos has been there Walker has been binding at Toms this afternoon he is extremely tired as indeed most of us are. We took a surplus box off, the bees were taking the honey out. �12 Yesterday, Sunday the Misses Lowry and Jessie were here and also Pettit came home with them from church and stayed all night with us, Carver is poorly with the summer complaint, Strogers had a hive of bees swarmed, they went back. 1878 Aug 13 Walker went to cut his Aunt Sarahs oats Minnie rode down with him and walked back. Cecilia went down too and spent the day at mrs Websters, and rode home with Walker at night they have been hauling wheat, and would have got all in that is cut only a very rain storm came on in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Griffith took tea with us, Hextall went to Sarahs to night to work. 14 Thos is at G Dunnings thrashing, Salisbury cradling wheat and Walker Carver and jim pulling peas, they got one load of wheat at noon just before a very heavy thunder storm which stopped them again the wheat is very much rusted. Thisis the day fixed for Mr and Mrs Stevenson to start for England. 15 Walker Gatie and Minnie went to Sarahs, Nellie Webster returned with them to stay a few days. Hextall came back with them from Sarahs. 16 Hextall went to Toronto, a very heavy thunder storm in the afternoon with hail which has cut the grapevine leaves and bruised the grapes, there was no storm in Toronto today. 17 Hextall came home before breakfast having staid all night at his Aunts as it came on very heavy rain just as the train arrived in Orangeville. 20 19 Yesterday Sunday I went to see Mother and Sarah in the evening today Walker and Hextall are working at Sarahs, Killed a sheep 21 Hextall went to Toronto to work at the exhibition buildings Walker is going to finish Sarahs harvest and the stable at her new place. 22 Carver went to help Walker haul his aunts oats but found they were not dry enough, he got home just in time to have some of Gaties plum pudding as it was her twelvth birthday, she has had a party of little girls the weather is fine now. Carver and Berry fetched a load of lumber from 23 the other place, Carver shot six pigeans 23 the sun was so hot yesterday is melted. the comb in one of the hives we did not see it till today nearly all the honey was {continued on next page of diary} �1878 run out we only got about 3 pounds out of it. This is a very poor honey year so much rain,The potatoes have taken some desease, the tops are drying. Minnie and Gatie picked a basket full of brambleberries. Aug. 30 To-day, I am resting from my labors. I have lately been working at Aunt Sarah's harvesting & building a stable. Carver helped me a couple of days. It looks like Indian Summer to-day, there is such a lot of smoke that one can see only a short distance. They are ploughing for fall-wheat. 31 Walker and Carver went to hunt they got some pigeons but got wet to the skin Sep 1 Yester Sunday was very rainy J Reid and T Black came to tea. Salisbury and Carver took Walker to Fergus to go by the cars to Woodstock, they got home at 4 oclock it has been a fine day but it came on wet at night Thos is threshing at Toms Berry went there after he came home. We had another letter from Hextall. 5 Went to Orangeville took some eggs to my surprise they are only giving 8 cents per dz, we went to see Mother and Sarah, she has sent for Louisa to come to stay a while, I got a letter from Hextall. 6 Sowing fall wheat for which we give 1.10 per {lsb?} 9 Yesterday Sunday Lizzie Stevenson walked up to spend the day went to church with us Aunt Mary came to tea 11 Alpaugh and his brother came to take up our bees as he wanted the get the bees and brood out of the hives we are not going to keep over, it turned out very wet. Minnie went to stay a few days with Miss Stevenson 12 Fair day and very wet it has rained hard all day Alpaugh left this morning it {page cut off} to as last night 1878 Sep 14 There has been a great storm last night, in Orangeville the rain came through the upper stories, down to the stores and damaged some of the goods, in Woodstock the water was two feet high in the street. Hextall is in Toronto and he writes us that the Don rose 14 feet people were washed out of their beds the sidewalks floated the water was 2 feet deep on many of the streets. Hextall was in a thrashing machine shop all the machinery was washed out of the lower flat, the �boiler (about 30 feet long and 4 in diameter) was carried by the flood upwards of thirty rods. The water rose above the bridges and did immense damage. 17 17 This day has been the election, they telegraphed for Hextall and Walker, Hextall came this morning and went back tonight, he is looking well. Yesterday we traded our wool with Canada 20 Sarahs sale has been to day I went down also Cecilia and Thos and Berry went in the afternoon, the rain came on heavy just as the sale closed, it has rained all the way home 23 Finished sowing fall wheat , Mr Ringrose brought Carver an owl, he has stripes 25 Gatie paid a visit to one of her schoolfellows, and brought home 2 letters from Walker and one from Hextall, he has been a very good corespontent {correspondent} since he went to Toronto, he has written every few days to one or other of us, it is very pleasant to hear so often from any one who is absent. We got the cucumbers to day as it seemed as if it would be a frost it is very cold. Carver pulled up the cucumber vines and tomatoes. the Adirondac grapes are ripe. The high winds have blown off all the pears Oct 15 Carver Cecilia Thos and I went to visit our relatives in Maryborough Rebecca went with us, she having been staying here 2 or 3 weeks it was very pleasant to have her company on the road, we arrived at Parkers about half past 4 oclock 16 Went to Drayton this morning to see Clara Smith and came back to Richards to tea. Carver shot 4 partridges and a rabbit 17 Rained all day we went over to Cliftons to tea. 18 Returned home a very fine day we upset a man {continues on next page of diary} 1878 in Elora he backed his buggy between our buggy wheels, he picked himself up amidst the laughter of all the people who saw the upset. When were were about 14 miles from home the buggy broke, we had to get out and put a rail under the box. Called at the post office and got letters from Walker. 19 Hextall and Minnie went to get the buggy mended, and to see Mother, as we thought she would be anxious to hear from Maryborough. Sarah has been just a week in her new house 21 Minnie and Jessie Walker went to pick leaves and moss to make picture frames with �23 Carver shot 2 ducks at one shot as they were flying over. Walker sent Carver a beatiful {beautiful} book from Woodstock. Nov 1 Hextall is building a kitchen for Sarah 5 Mary Logan Simpsons birthday. two years ago she was here on her birthday we made her a party 8 Recieved letters from my neice Mary Simpson, they are living at Brantford. Carver is helping Hextall at his Aunts. I sent a book to Walker by post yesterday, we killed 28 turkey 9 Took 27 turkeys to town, we kept one for Sunday, we have eight live ones yet, those we sold were a splendid lot, one weighed seventeen pounds. we got seven cent per lb. we sold 28 chickens, and 2 ducks. Salisbury and Cecilia and I went to Sarahs and brough Carver and Hextall home with us. 10 Mr Linch took tea with us, it is thawing after a week of winter weather. Hextall worked at his Aunts cellar through frost and snow. one sever cold day he built as much stone wall as was three regular days work, he had the mortar mixed with hot water to keep it from freezing as he used it. Thos bought Jim a pair of boots, the third he has had since spring 11 Very rainy. covered the grape vines. 12 Mr Griffith commenced meetings at our church 13 A deal of snow fell last night took the sleigh to church 1878 Nov 14 Fair day in Orangeville Thos and Jim took Rosa down sold her for $22 Salisbury took a ton of hay to Mamarys yesterday. hay is very low from 6 to 8 dollars. Thomas bought a cow from Mrs Bucanhan the other day price 20 dollars. 20 Minnie called to see Mrs Stevenson; on her return from England. Salisbury haulled 2 loads for Sarah Hextall is at home mending the horsepower of the thrashing, he came on Sunday when we had the first turkey. Jessie Walker came yesterday to tea. Carver has a new suit of clothes for best cost 10.20 21 Minnie went to spend the afternoon at her Uncle Toms and from there to church in the evening. Mr Griffith is holding meetings every night. We recieved letters from Walker he has done extremely well at the quarterly examination, being first in Latin and second in Algebra, the result of the other {brakes?} he had not learned when he wrote last, he writes home every week. Mrs. Stevenson has �brought a few things from Cousin Hextalls for us, it is so kind of them to remember us. It is fortythree years since we saw any of them. Carver has new boots price 2. 75 26 Salisbury has been hauling wood to Orangeville yesterday and today, he brought such a nice pair of overshoes for a present to me for the benefit of my rheumatism, the other day Minnie brought me a pair of felt boots lined through with flannel, I am sure I ought to get better with so much kindness and attention Hextall has had a new suit of black made, cost 21.00 Salisbury bought himself a pair of boots price 3.75 Carver shot a partridge yesterday. The winter seems to have set in now after more than a week of fine weather since the severe spell we had before it, which we all thought was winter in earnest. We have learned that Walker was first at the examination in Greek and Latin. Dec 11 We have been thrashing three days and finished today. 12 Got the bees into the cellar we left them out till now 1878 Dec as the weather has been so mild this 19 Salisbury we went to Fergus to meet Walker who is comming home for the vacation. They got home about 4 oclock. Jessie Milner came with Walker to visit some friends in Orangeville. As Jessie was very anxious to go to town to night, after the horses had been fed Walker drove down as Salisbury had not time. Minnie and Cecilia accompanied him. they went to Sarahs and brought Hextall and Carver who were working there home for the evening. 20 Salisbury has a very severe toothache, so Walker drove to town this morning with H. and C. to their work at Sarahs kitchen. Gatie and Minnie went with them. Made pork pies and sausages, and mince meat 22 Mr and Mrs Stevenson and Irwin and Lizzie spent the day with us. Hextall fetched them and took them back they enjoyed their drive, and we enjoyed their company very much. 22 Hextall Berry Carver and Minnie have been to a tea meeting for the purpose of building an Orange hall lodge it raised about 200 dollars. Mr Griffith and his boy took tea with us. Cecilia is beginning with the chicken pox. This is Candy night. 24 The boys took 26 dozen of egs to town they are selling at 15 cts. the weather is extremely cold, it has been snowing for a week �25 Christmas exceedingly cold and stormy the roads are blocked up, the boys went through the drifts on horseback to see the state of the roads. We had a goose and plum pudding Gatie is very poorly she has been in bed all day as well as yesterday 26 The weather is not quite as severe, Salisbury has been breaking roads, the people have to go round by the back of our barn as the road is snowed up. Cecilia is much better but has only been up while her bed was made. we have had a busy day, washing and killing poultry, we {picked?} 5 geese, and 3 turkeys. The boys brought the horse power round and set it in the yard ready for the thrashing. Hextall has a cold his chest is very sore. 1879 January Dec 29 Walker Hextall Minnie Salisbury and Carver spent a most delightful day at Mr Stevenson Jan 1 A beautiful day, it has been very cold and stormy for nearly 2 weeks. We had goose and rolypoly puddings, and had a splendid time 2 A great change in the weather snowing and blowing fiercely Berry took Walker and Jessie Milner to Fergus, we got Hextall to go with them as it was so extremely stormy, they arrived home at eight oclock at night, it turned out a most terrific day the worst it has been for years, the boys had to take fences down any {and} go into the fields to avoid a drift in the road 10 feet high Salisburys face was frozen and one ear we had a very lonesome day at home. 4 The storm still continues all the roads are completely blocked up except the town line on which Hextall rode on horseback to town today. 2 sleighs have been at Boneys 2 day storm bound We miss Walker dreadfully. We wrote to him today as we knew he would be anxious to know how the boys got home 5 Salisbury and I went to Sarahs 6 They are out making roads, they can't get on the road from J Nichols to Farnells. the teams all have to go all the way in the fields, every one is surprised the boys got home from Fergus with the sleigh on Thursday, the horses had to wade through deep snow nearly all the way home sometimes there were only their heads out when they got home the harness was frozen on, and about an inch of snow on them the boys wraps were also together on them �7 I went to Doctor Carbert to get some medicine for myself 15 Miss Stephenson has been out about a week on a visit. We had several pleasant drives in the sleigh by starlight which she seemed to enjoy immensely. Feb 7A sleigh load of our Maryboro friends came down to see us, there was Uncle Richard, Uncle Parker & 1879 Feb 7 Aunt Rebbeca, and Cousin Clara with her little man Johnnie Smith and their little daughter Grace and also another cousin and her child Mary Jane Davison, Mr Davison is as yet a stranger to us. The children both seem to be very superior and are no discredit to their relations. After a stay of three days which they spent amongst the three places Uncle Tom's, Aunt Sarah's and with ourselves; they started on their journey home. We enjoyed their visit very much. Richard, Parker, and Rebecca came with them 5 The ram died after being sick a few days, he was a fine sheep and cost us twelve dollars. Hextall and Minnie have recieved invitations to Lizze Reids wedding which is to take place on the 18th being Alberts birthday. he will be 22 years of age, Sara bought a cheese from Maryboro 55 lbs at 9 cents 12 Salisbury went to a bee at Mrs. L Hunter to haul rail, it has been an extremely cold and stormy day, they had to bring the rails 16 miles, the wind blew so fiercely that the road got so bad that some of the loads upset, it was 9 oclock when they arrived at Hunter with the loads. We have got severe colds. 18 Minnie and Hextall are gone to the wedding they were to call to take Jessie Walker with them. Carver is very poorly, not able to hold up, Berry has had the diptheria and is just recovering. He has had all the work to do today, which with cutting stove wood has made him quite ill again he has been confined to the house the last three days. Last Friday Carver and Hextall killed Ingram, she was very nice beef, we sold the 2 hind quarters at four dollars and sixty cents per cwt. Berry and Thos went the same day to Greys in Amaranth for oats, they bought 57 bushels at 25 cents 20 Rev Mr Linch took tea with us There is a very severe kind of Influenza going round, Carver and Salisbury have it. Mother Cecilia and I spent a day at Mrs. Stevenson 1879 �March 1 We have all excepting Hextall had attacks of the Influenza. Walker has been ill with it but is better 3 Minnie and Salisbury went to Sarahs and found that Mother was very ill. Hextall Thos and I went. Uncle Tom went with us. 4 I came home at noon having staid all night with Mother she is something better. I scraped some paper off Sarahs parlour preparatory to papering. Mrs Lamb went to stay with Mother 7 Spent the day at Sarahs I have been nearly every day this week Mother is much better 9 Mr and Mrs Stevenson and Lizzie spent today with us Irwin walked up in the afternoon, The sleighing is nearly gone it having been thawing yesterday and a thunder storm last night Hextall went to see Mother is she is much better I should have gone to see her this evening but it came on heavy rain The steeple of the new Presbyterian church was blown down at nine oclock tonight 11 The roads are miserable the snow being so deep here and none halfway to Orangeville a sharp frost last night high winds Mother is no better on the whole, 13 Mother is much worse, last night we did not think she would live till morning, T Every went to Garafraxa to tell our folks Tom returned with him about 3 or 4 oclock in the morning, Mother gradually revived, and by daylight was able to talk, 14 Telegraphed to Maryborough for them to come, Geese laid 17 Richards birthday, he and sister Rebecca arrived last night 19 I came home having been at Mothers to day without comming home 20 Richard went home today as he was obliged to be at home of Friday 24 Rebbecca went home by the train as she left on such short notice she was anxious to go home Mother is no better 1879 April 1 Mothers birthday she is 89 years of age. We went to see her, I have been there about three fourths of my time for three or four weeks, I staid there two nights and one at home. It is a very fine day, but the snow is quite deep up here yet, we go to town in the buggy, as there is no snow past the �cemetary. Miss Stevenson came home with us. My Sister Rebecca came back last night by train Mrs Lamb has been staying at Sarah 3 or 4 weeks and has gone home this morning for awhile April 2 Cold and windy with a little snow. Minnie's wedding day. A nice little party assembled assembled about nine o'clock A.M. to do honor to the occasion. The marriage ceremony was performed at half past nine o'clock by Rev. Griffith. Miss Stephenson was brides-maid, and I acted grooms-man. The guests were Mr. and Mrs Reid, and Isaac Robert; Uncle Tom & Aunt Mary, and cousin Jessie; and the Rev. gentleman and lady. At four o'clock I drove Sam and Minnie or rather Mr. and Mrs Reid to town to meet the train for Monoroad. To visit Evan's living near that station, and from thence they propose continuing their tour to Weston. Toronto and about. J.H.S. " 5 Pleasant though a little cold today. Berry and Carver have been working at the swamp all day getting posts, and poles for fencing. Salisbury drove Mother and Saty to town to stay with Grandma through the night ant pass the morrow with her. This is the first night we have kept bachelors hall. We have got an old man layed down in the bunk for the night, he is a tramp and came seeking loggings. {lodgings} He is a hard headed old Scotchman. I hope he wont waken till we are about in the morning. & I hope he is not somnamabulic. I should have put hops under his pillow to ensure sleep {J.H.S.} 1879 April 8 I went to see Mother this evening, found her something better, Hextall Berry and Cecilia went to the blue ribbon meeting, the roads are very bad for wheels on account of the depth of the snow, in some places, we were nearly upset tonight, Hextall and Carver jumped out or we should have gone over 9 Sam and Minnie returned from their tour, which they have enjoyed very much. 10 Fair day in Orangeville, and extremely disagreable day snowing and blowing tremendously, Salisbury rode to the village in the afternoon as he wanted to see I Simpson about a new wagon, there was scarcely any fair on account of the weather, Mrs Lamb came back to Mothers today. 11 My Sister Rebecca went home today, as Mother is so much better 12 I went to visit Mother we hope she will recover soon though every one gave her up the doctors said she could not live long. 13 Sunday a very snow day soft. Hextall, Salisbury, Sam and Minnie went to church in Orangeville in the evening the weather having cleared up �14 Salisbury and Hextall went to the village this morning and bought chairs and 2 sets of bedsteads for Minnie. Hextall took another load of furniture for Minnie to their new home, Hextall has made a Lounge, washstand, dreping table, a very handsome sideboard and a most splendid oval cherry table, a large one for Minnie. Sam took Minnie and Gatie over this morning. Carver went with them. they called for Jessie Walker. They got safe there with all their crockery and glass ware which filled the sleigh, Thomas and Tom have been at Sarahs all day cleaning her oats up. A last years lamb got hung today between some boards. 1879 April 18 Hextalls birthday, he went home with Sam and Minnie last night to spend to day with them. Minnie found him very useful fixing things for her, had letters from Walker and Mary 19 All of us who are at home eccepting Papa wrote to Walker, they are having their Collage {College} examinations now. 21 R Allan came to work this morning they are going to give him 50 cts per day he is cultivating with one team, Carver and Berry are ploughing with two others, Hextall is making a churn for Minnie, and Thos is gone to town it is the warmest day yet; the bees are enjoying themselves vastly but don't seem to be very honest and have to be closely watched, they were set out on the 18th {ins?} Carver sold two hives to Toms they took them on Saturday, Mrs G Cowling died yesterday morning at half past eight of consumption. Salisbury and Carver rode on horseback to Minnies after tea last night, Minnie has Bondy with her as he is such a good house dog he will be useful to leave when they go away. Thos gave her a cow and calf and she is going to have Jess Carver gave her 2 turkeys, 3 geese, and 18 fowls, and a case of stuffed birds. 22 Mrs Cowling buried today, Sam and Minnie called with their team. Cecilia and I rode back with them. Berry came to fetch herus at night, I was glad to see them so comfortable, the roads are very bad the snow is in high ridges in the middle of the road in several places. it is enough to break a buggy if it does not upset. 25 Hextall took Gatie part of the way to Minnies, she walked the rest. I went to see Mother, found her very much better 26 Minnie and Grace walked home this evening. Grace is very tired, Sam's boy George has been here most of the week with his team as his land is not ready yet and our people will help him. in return Minnie is going to stay all night and Sam will come tomorrow, Hextall is working at Sarahs I got a pair of everyday boots �1879 April 26 R. Allan is working here, we had him most of last wee. I engaged a girl tonight to help me as I find I have too much to do 27 Finishe sowing, except a {fim?} peas and oats mixed and the barley, George went back to Sams and Salisbury went too Minnie rode here this morning with Isaac and Berry took her to Orangeville in the buggy to do some shopping. I was glad to get her to do some shopping, for me too, as I could not get away. The boys sold 12 hives of bees to Charles Palmer of Dundalk for 72 dollars. 30 Palmer took his bees away, it is piercing cold. Mary Ellen Robinson came today she is 14 years old and we are to give here 3 dollars for a month. May 1 David Allan began to work here. Carver shot 2 ducks on W. Ingrams pond, he stuffed them. Mrs Dowling called We had letters from Walker the other day the college Exams are over he has done well, came out ahead again. the University Exams begin next Monday, they will last three weeks. We are anxious to see him again. it is so long since he went away. Set a hen on duck eggs yesterday. 2 Minnie got letters from Walker today. Carver has been grafting some trees for her, and helping her plant trees. We have been cleaning up in the garden. everything is very late, David Allan rolling grain. I began to make some fine shirts for the boys. The weather continues very cold yet. 3 Carver and I went to Orangeville, shopping and went forward to see Mother, I was very glad to find her so well she looks better than she did before she was ill. Hextall came home with us 4 Sunday, very showery the three boys went to church Sam and Minnie went to see the old folks at home 5 Nellie and George Webster came to get flower roots. they started with a large basketful, to carry to Orangeville. 1879 Carve trimed the gooseberries Salisbury went to help Sam again. R. Allan came this morning and his boy tonight. we have eighteen goslings hatched, Carver caught a groundhog. May 6 George and Nellie Webster spent today here and took home some trees at night. Allan and Carve worked in the garden in the morning. the weather continues cold. �7 Carver dug the rhubarb and Asparagus beds and trimed fruit trees this evening, he rolled grain and fall wheat today. We have ten more goslings, Finished planting onions, and sowed lettuce, mustard, and beet planted currant slips. Cecilia went to visit at her Uncle Toms. Jessie was gone to Minnies Today has been pleasanter weather Richard Allan carried home tonight 62 lbs flour 3 lbs butter and some rhubarb roots. Gues he will be tired enough when he gets home 8 Salisbury came home from Sams, Gatie went to the Dunnings 10 Carver and Cecilia drove to Orangeville this morning shopping Gatie got a very nice pair of button boots 1.60 and Carver a pair at 2.60. Set the first turkey hen on 20 eggs. We have 15 chickens Butter is 15 cents, eggs 9 cts. Sent to Scott Weston. Carver got his money from C. Palmer for the bees he put 50 dollars in the Bank of Commerce. We got 2 letters from Walker tonight we were very glad to recieve an excellent likeness of him. I was gratified to learn he is doing very well at the examens it is along time 2 weeks examinations, I hope his health will be good if it is no fear but he will succeed Richard Allan and his boy David with Mr. Robinson all went home tonight loaded with roots and cherry trees Allan took 3 dz eggs to treat his children with 11 I went to see Mother found her better but low spirited 14 Sent Mary in to take Hextalls straw hat it is so hot I thought he must need it, I gave her an order on {Borkless?} she bought herself a new dress, a very different one 1879 from what I recommended her to get May 16 Thos took a load of hay to Manary's we have been whitewashing, Cecilia went to Minnies last night to stay till Sunday 17 Thos took a load of hay to McCarthys. Allan, David and Mary R. went home tonight 18 Sam and Minnie came this morning. Berry fetched them in the buggy we went to church in the afternoon. Hextall did not come home as he wants to finish his work at Sarahs. Mother is not so well 19 We have been house cleaning. We miss Minnie very much Gatie is attending school. Set turkey she laid 26 eggs. They were going to wash sheep but they could not find all of them Salisbury found 4 of them Tonight near Orangeville 26 Walker came home, he look rather pale and thin �Mother went back to Sarah today she has been here just a week, Minnie and Gatie went to get a hat for Cecilia they bought a very nice plain one for 2.50 at Gilchrists June 7 There has been severe frost last night the grape vines were frozen through the coverings I put over thm, it is very cold to-day. I went up to Minnie tonight and took her goslings. Butter is only 11 cts in Orangeville and eggs 7. I have sent 2 pails of butter to Weston 9 Carvers turkey hen hatched 13 turkeys all light collared our gobbler is lost he left home 2 or 3 week since and we have heard nothing of him The boys Hextall, Carver and Salisbury are putting up the wire fence. Walker has gone to visit Minnie. Hextall bees one hive swarmed but they went back 1879 June 13 One of my young turkeys came out. planted tomotoes. 14 Sent a pail of butter to Weston 16 Hextall and Walker went to Mono Centre, they had a long ride 38 miles, it has been very cold all day, the men wearing overcoats and mitts to drive in. Gatie had some ducks eggs given her. Carver set them tonight, all our duck eggs are bad. Toms bees swarmed 17 Hextall went to Milton this morning. The rest of my turkey hatched, five days after the first one, the eggs were all set at the same time, I have seventeen and Carver has thirteen and Minnie 13. 19 Gatie, Carver, and I went to Minnie this evening, she gave us some splendid rabbit pie. Planted cabbage plants 26 Thomas is gone to Mono Mills. Minnie and Sam came this afternoon. the boys chopped some grain for him The weather has been extremely hot the last three days. Hextall is bridging at Milton. {The following is probably written by Walter} July 1 This morning came down with Sam, and we set to work to make a horse- {rake?} and finished it before ten. Hextall brought a young lady from town, and Minnie from the "Hollow", and in the afternoon William Lowry came so that we spent a very pleasant day. The Providence Sunday School held its pic nic to-day in Dunning's grove, it broke up about 6 o'clock just when the proper time for picnicing with pleasure had arrived. We had started to go to it just after tea, but met {H-illegible} coming from it. �" 2 Carver went to fence on the bush lot this morning, and I was consequently left to hive any bees that might swarm, and to my sorrow two swarms did come off. Hived them without difficulty, though I did not succeed in getting them all in. There was another swarm in the afternoon but Carver was on hand, so that I was none the worse of it. July 3rd. 1879 July 3 Went with Minnie and Sam to Tom Reid's. It commenced to rain when we had made half the distance, however, thanks to buffalo robe umbrella we were not much the worse. Spent a very pleasant day, and shot at a dog coming home, but did not hurt or even frighten it. 4 Mr & Mrs Griffith for dinner, and egg-and-bacon pie for tea. Have neglected Euripides Sadly this week, Had intendedd to have read most of it this week, but have done less than 100 verses yet. J.H. Simpson {Back to Elizabeth's handwriting} 18 Two hives swarmed, the last this year, as also the last year on the 18t 26 Minnies birthday, Walker drove me up to spend the day with them, a rainy morning. Our folks finish haying last night. Walker has been mowing for Sam. since dinner we called at the Grange and bought 20 lbs of new currants for a dollar. 27 Minnie and Sam and Walker dined at Toms and took tea here 30 Beyon to cut fall wheat. Sam and his boy are helping {helping} us, our people helping him in return 31 Finished cutting wheat 17 acres and cut a field of barley. Grace is staying with Minnie for a day or two we are busy, putting Cherries away Canning and preserving, they are a splendid crop I made currant jelly today August 4 Hauled wheat and barley, Minnie came and helped us pick raspberries, we are well supplied with raspberries this summer Minnie has sent me four times 6 Minnie helped us pick and stone cherries, for preserving. set the domestic to pull paper of the dining room walls preparatory to repapering, she made a very {continued on next page of diary} 1879 �August small mark on the wall for her half day work 17 Cleared the dining rooms walls of paper this morning, and Sam and Minnie came at noon, we whitened the ceiling and hung the paper this afternoon. They hauled barley till about 5 oclock when rain came on and put a stop to that. 8 Our folks purpose threshing tomorrow so we are busy preparing. Heard from Hextall today. we had 2 letters from him on Tuesday. Sarah and her two eldest children {mathed?} up today. The weather has turned cold suddenly today it was extremely hot yesterday. Made nineteen apple and cherry pies this afternoon. Our young turkeys some of them are greatly afflicted with rheumatism or something similar, I have been applying coil oil, and other remedies, but nothing avails. 9 Saturday and threshing. Minnie and Sam arrived here this morning extremely early, we have had a busy day I do not know how I should have done if Minnie had not come to help me, she put the carpet down in the dining room, which looks nicer than ever, ^and hung the pictures They threshed barley till teatime and fall wheat afterwards Eggs have dropt again, they have been ten cents for a few weeks past, butter is also lower, from 5 to 8 cts The other day a horse kicked John Dowling and broke his jaw he is doing well. We used the first apples for pies and sauce, the wind was very rough yesterday and blew many apples off. 12 Orangeville is made a county town it was carried by six hundred majority. Hextall came from Galt to vote. 15 Very cold, Finished cutting wheat. 16 Walker and Grace went to Orangeville. finished cutting grain 17Sunday, Mrs McGill was buried today a very large funeral. over fifty trains, D. Caroll buried a baby too today 1879 August 18 Grace started to school again after the vacation Walker and I drove to town 19 Minnie and Sam came this morning, Minnie and I went this afternoon to pick raspberries we got a nice lot, Dismissed the hired girl she having gone home on Sunday to return in the evening and did not come back till just before dinner today so I told her I should not want her any more paid her wages, and sent her home again she shed tears. A telegram came at noon to say Hugh Peers is dead. Minnie and Sam went to Weston about 9 oclock to night they will travel all night it is 45 miles. �Hextall went today to Mono Centre to see a farm, he returned home tonight he has rented the place, I wish he could have got a farm nearer home, but there are no good places here to rent 21 Sam and Minnie arrived here on their way home from Weston about 4 oclock this morning they have had no sleep since they went away They found their cousins in the greatest grief their loss is indeed very great. Hextall is helping Dowling to harvest 22 Graces birthday she has Maggie Hatcher Eliza and Lillie Hunter and ElizaJane Dunning to spend the day. Cecilia had several presents, a beautiful goblet from Minnie a satchel of Indian work from Maggie Hatcher and egg cup from E Hunter a lovely penknife from Hextall that bought in Galt for her, and a large wax doll, the day has been fine till evening, when it came on a very heavy rain, with a tremendous wind, it has blown nearly all the pears off one tree. The Jefferson plums are getting ripe, 1879 August 23 They would have nearly finishes harvest to night, if it had not rained after tea, Minnie, Sam and Walker are gone to Orangeville 24 Finished harvest. Crab apples are ripe, and very plentiful. September 30 I went to see Mother, and had a delightful ride home by moonlight 2 I have spent today at Minnies, and had a very pleasant visit, went early in the morning and left Cecilia at home to keep house, she has managed splendid everything done up when came home at night she had Georgina Dunning to spend the afternoon. Carver is at home ploughing for fall wheat, the rest are helping Sam with his harvest. 3 Carver helped Minnie to take up her 2 hives that she had there they not having made honey enough to keep them through the winter. It came on rain about 10 oclock and has continued most of the day Salisbury went to town with Hextall who has gone to Mr E Evesons for a few days to make boxes for him to take his things to Manitoba in Walker has commenced to study again after helping on the farm about 5 weeks 4 4 A wet day most of it there is an exceedingly high wind, it blew very hard all night Thos has been hunting 4 days for eight sheep which we lost one sheep died yesterday. Red plums are plentiful and are ripe it is very cold had to light a fire in the dining room for the first time this fall. Carver took up 3 hives to night, this has been a very poor season for honey 1879 �{The following is Probably written by Walker} Monday, 15th Sept. Spent to-day in reading Virgil's Georgics, which are extremely very fine, but are also very difficult to read. Minnie spent the day with us: she came and returned on horseback. Last Wednesday (10th). Berry and Carver went to Mono Centre to put in some fall wheat for Hextall. Did not expect them home till Monday night, but they came on Saturday night. having put in eight acres. Berry sowed it in two hours and twenty-five minutes. Two weeks from to-day I leave for college. I want to finish the Georgics and read three books of Horace before I go, and should like to do some Latine Prose, as I have seriously neglected the latter J.H. Simpson {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 17 Walker has been out shooting, he shot 2 pigeons yesterday he and Carver went hunting for the first time this fall they got 8 pigeons and a rabit. Carver has been thrashing at Blacks. Mrs Dunning paid us a visit 25 Minnie, Sam, Cecilia, Carver and Berry, Walker and Hextall attended the Agritural {Agricultural} Exhibition in Orangeville. I went down with them and staid with Mother, The show is poor this year. I bought a new bonnet for myself not before I needed it. 27 Minnie came to help me with Hextalls and Walkers things and took 2 fine shirts home to make and 4 others to get up &c. Oct 1 Hextall and Priscilla Avison were married today Walker was groomsman and Miss Willson bridesmaid Thomas and I Sam and Minnie spent the day at Mr Avisons where the wedding was celebrated Mr J Avison P.M. minister of Toronto performed the ceremony, he is a cousin of the bride. Walker left for Toronto in the evening, so I lost two of my boys in one day, Pretty hard. 1879 2 Hextall and Priscilla went home with Sam and Minnie last night, they all came here this morning, and after dinner the newly married pair started to visit some of her relatives, we expect them back on Saturday. It seems so lonely without Walker we do not expect to see him again till Christmas and then only for a few days. Half of my children have left home, and there is a great blank in the house, but we must not be despondent, but be thankful that we have still three left. My children every one of them are, and always have been a very great comfort to me 7 Salisbury is helping Hextall to move onto his farm, Cecilia went to spend yesterday at Mrs Websters. �10 Preparing for threshing tomorrow it has been a very hot day we have had very warm weather more than a week. The grapes are ripened nicely, we have a splendid lot of them. the smaller kind of pears are also ripe. Berry came from Hextalls yesterday. he called to see his Grandma. Sarah has bough a melodian. We sent letters today to Walker and Mary Simpson 13 The weather is cooler, for nearly 2 weeks the heat has been oppressive the horses seemed to suffer more from the heat than in summer, and sweat more. We threshed Saturday and Monday. Minnie came to help us. Hextall and Priscilla were here yesterday. 15 Minnie came over with her buggy and took Grace and myself to visit Mr McKinnens. They made us very welcome, we enjoyed our visit very much. Richard and his daughter Lizzie paid us a visit, last week. 17 Salisbury Grace and I went to Orangeville, and to see Mother, it is as cold as winter the ground is covered thinly with snow, and it is freezing all day 1879 Sep Oct 17 Salisbury went to Altor to get a ton of bran. butter and eggs have advanced in price, they are each 15 cts, cheese has also risen. 17 cts per lb Nov 1 Salisbury and I went to the Cataract with the wool we had 94 lbs for which got 21cts per lb in trade. it was a fine morning, but it turned out a bitter day we recieved a note from Mrs Pettit to say she would be in Orangeville this evening and asking the boys to fetch her to our house, it was too late to go the so Berry will go tomorro, David Spring left today he has been here 3 months and 2 weeks @16 per month 3 Yesterday morning Salisbury and Grace went to fetch Mrs Pettit from Orangeville, they got back in time for Sabbath school, Mrs P. had not come they brought Miss Stevenson back with them about 11 oclock Mr and Mrs P. and their little girl arrived having driven from Brampton the day before and stayed all night at Strogers as it was so stormy Sam and Minnie also came. Miss Stevenson went home with them in the evening. it snowed all day 4 Mrs Pettit went with us to visit Minnie, they are going to thrash to morrow 6 Mrs Pettit and her daughter left us this afternoon Carve drove them to Strogers in the sleigh, we have had such a pleasant time we were sorry she could not stay longer. Miss Stevenso came with her folks from Minnies �7 Lizzie rode to town with Thos. Minnie came this afternoon, as it is thawing our people are getting turnip up. As Thomas and Lizzie were jogging along between Corbetts and the railway track the horses took fright at something and sprung to the side of the road throwing the buggy into the ditch. Thos fell out 1879 Nov and Lizzie jumped out, a wheel passed over T. leg fortunately neither of them were hurt the horses ran into town where some man struck Darbey on the head with a piece of wood and stopped them they had not upset the buggy nor hurt themselves 8 A most beautiful day we trimmed and covered the grapevines, brought the potatoes into the cellar, and finished getting the turnips. Hextall and Priscilla came to night. 13 Yesterday Sunday. Grace, Salisbury and Carver went to dine with Minnie. A very fine day, the bees were out like summer. Today I went to buy things at the Grange, we drove onto Minnie had dinner there She came back with us we called on Mrs Marshall Minnie drove Grace and I to visit Miss Huivers and another day to Mrs Stevenson 18 Clear and cold Put the bees into their winter quarters Minnie came killed chickens 20 Extremely cold. took 13 pr chickens to Bookless's they would give only 25 cts pr pr, as there are so many in the market turkeys 7 cts in trade, they have also lowered yarn to 50 cts. We drove down to see Mothr, found her much better it has been snowing most of the day but the wind is so high it is blown off the road it is bitter cold riding in a buggy. Carver is helping Same to lath and fix up 21 The frost was very severe last night. Tho's and Berry brought the sheep and steers from Sams, they gave two to Sam for the keep of the steers. Tho's bought two cattle and 7 sheep from Tom {Every?}, he also bought a yoke of oxen at the fair price 70 cash. he and Johnie drove to Orangeville this afternoon in the waggon, to bring some sheep home. he bought Johnie a pair of boots price 2.50. Jonathan D. Webster has been living here a little over 2 weeks. they have hired him for a year for sixty five dollars 1879 Nov 26 Walker came home from Toronto for the vacation Hextall also arrived to day to built the cistern. �30 Hextall brought Pricilla and her sister Lizzie to spend the day.Sam and Minnie came here Sam staid at home to keep the house warm as they have been having {having} it plastered, and it is not dry yet. Dec 6 Had a Goose for dinner Minnie made me a dress 7 Had a Turkey for dinner today 10 We all went to Minnies and had a splendid supper roll preserved raspberries pudding, and goose Hextall went with us we had a very pleasant evening 11 Minnie came we had a turkey to dinner 12 Hextall has gone home today having finished the cistern Walker went with them to stay a few days. 18 Salisbury took some sheep to Hextalls Carver has let them to him on shares there are 10 of them Walker came back with them Johnie took a cowe ove he is going to help haul manure 21 A bitter cold day the coldest for three years. McPhersons thermometer froze, Grace walked to Sabbath school and got her ear frozen, when Salisbury got home one of his ears was frozen. Sam and Minnie came one of Sams was frozen soon after they started 20 Sold 66 dz eggs at 15 cts we have sold over 20 worth of eggs this month. Went to see Mother 23 Sold 20 turkeys at 7 cts per lb for cash, and the same day 15 geese at 5 cts trade and 5 ducks at 6 cts per lb trade. Minnie came to help us to prepare for Christmas, she made Gatie a dress. 26 Yesterday Christmas. Hextall and Priscilla, Sam and Minie came also Mr J McHinver and the two Miss McHinver we had a very pleasant day. My children gave me a beautiful brooch and Hextall brought me a nice warm pair of gloves Minnie gave {continued on next page of diary} 1879 me a lovely pair of cuffs, and Sam gave me a vey pretty necktie. Walker brought us all beautiful Christmas cards. Sam bought Thos. an oak walking stick. Minnie gave all her brothers {muffeties?} of her knitting, and lot of other presents were given on both sides, we had a turkey and goose as usual. Minnie brought home the woolen shirts she has mad for Thos and the boys. �1880 Jan 1 We have all spent the day at Minnies, she had an immense goose, preserve pudding. Je We enjoyed our visit very much. 5 Wrote to Cousin Clifton and Cousin Acott. 8 Walker drove Gatie and I to Minnies, we had a splendid supper roast goose and preserve pudding, this is Walker's last visit to them before he goes back to the University. It was a thick fog, the snow is about gone. 12 It was so rainy last night Sam and Minnie could not go home, just after they left this morning Hextall drove up, he only staid a few hours as he wanted to get home tonight. Sarah wathed {washed?} up. Salisbury took Walker to the Station on his way to Toronto 13 Budd cow calved. Salisbury and Carver are cutting logs for sawing into firewood. Cecilia visited Dunnings Carver Gatie and Berry went to Minnies tonight 14 Cold no sleighing) Thos brought some more sheep home, he was offered seven dollars on them as soon as he got home by two men. Salisbury and Carver chopped all day at the bush lot 15 Very bright) Churned, wound and twisted yarn. Mis Hunter came, Tho's took J Reids sheep home and dined at Minnies, Berry and Carver cutting posts at swamp all day 16 Thawing) Minnie walked here this morning, we were so glad to see her Gatie and I were all alone, we seem so few now her and two boys are gone. Thos dined at W. {Hillricks?} the boys choppping posts at bush lot 1880 Jan 17 Thos in Orangeville, Carver and Salisbury chopping posts R{B?} Allen took tea with u s. 18 Carver Grace and I went to see Mother found her poorly this soft weather seems to weaken her, while we were there two large funerals passed to the Cemetary each had a hearse, one was ald Mr Jenkins the other Mrs Ireland. Carver Grace and Berry went to Minnie in the evening. The roads are very muddy. Grace staid there 20 Stringer came. Mr Reid brought a load of {geanin?} to chop but they could not do it. Carver and Salisbury cutting posts they took the oxen they cut and hauled out 80. they were very wet when they came home tonight as it has been snowing all day. Carver caught a Mink in a trap it is a very large one. �22 Sam and Minnie came and brought Cecilia back she has been there since Sunday. 24 The Grangers have an Oyster supper to-night Thos is there the boy have been chopping at the bush all week they take their dinner with them. 26 Sam and Minnie were here yesterday. Cecilia visited N Ingram. hung bacon up to day. 27 M. A. Hunter here to tea 28 Clear and frosty) I made a pair of pants for Thomas. the boys finished cutting poles for the wire fence. 29 Extremely cold) As Carver had to go to Stringers Cecilia rode with him, they called at Minnies she came back with them and brought a pair of double mitts she knit for Carver. on Monday, Sam came in the evening. Esery came, Berry and Carver at the bush getting logs in for sawing 30 Rainy) Thomas went to Orangeville the boys at the bush all day with the oxen, we have been twisting yarn and baking for the sawing tomorrow very high wind 1880 We have tried whether scalding the milk, or churning the cream without answers best we had quite 1 1/2 pounds more in a week with clotting the cream. Butter is only 18 cents. There are poultry thieves around we have lost only one goose, as far as we know, but Minnie has had more than twenty fowls stolen. Jan 31 Cold) Sawing with the machine in the bush lot. Folhender here to tea. What a very pleasant surprise. Hextall drove up after dark. It is very slippery Feb 1 Extremely cold) Cecilia and Salisbury walked to SS school. Gatie staid at her Uncle Toms to dinner and went to church in the afternoon 2 Hextall left us, Thomas got him to take some old iron to Parsons, as he was putting a very large piese in the waggon his foot slipped (as it is so icy) and he fell with the iron on his chest Salisbury thought he was killed, he rocovered {recovered} after a while, and went away to town, I do hope he will suffer no harm from it. Carver started to school today 3 Snowing and stormy) Recieved letters from Walker he says the Credit Valley Railway started on all lines a week ago, so he will be able to come on it when he comes home again The T.G. and B. having got into very bad condition, he sent a box of birds eyes to Carver, they are very costly 1.25 for a very small box full. butter is only 16 cents in Orangeville �4 Minnie came and brought the boys shirts for summer that she has made for us. she also brought a beautiful pair of very fine white worsted socks she has knitted for Walker. It is good sleighing we shoud so much have liked to go to Hextalls but suppose we shall have to wait awhile longer. We got a fore quarter of beef from G. Dunning eighty lbs@ 4 cts per lb H. Dunning and Frank Brown came to tea. 1880 Feb 4 Salisbury got the little horses shod, and hauled posts. Jewel is very lame. Minnie came 5 Cold) Tom called on his way to Orangeville, and said our sister Rebecca had come to see Mother so I rode down with him and stayed all day. Salisbury fetched me home at night. Clifton has another boy also Clara a {son?}, Harriet came to stay with Gatie, Salisbury hauled posts all day. 6 Sam and Minnie called on their way to town, as we purpose going to see Hextall tomorrow she is going with us so stayed all night 7 Very cold) It was quite mild early this morning, but turned out extremely cold and stormy, we went to Hextalls it kept getting colder all the time we left home at half past eight and arrived there at half past ten, we enjoyed our visit very much, we left for home at half past eight. Our party consisted of Minnie Carver, Grace and myself. Rebecca went home today by the noon train Recieved letters from Walker. 8 Minnie and Sam were here all day. 9 Berry hauling posts. Mr Griffiths is holding meetings. Grace, Salisbury and Carver went to church at night. 10 Mr J Simpson took tea with us and preached in the church we all went but Pa Killed a pig. Twisted yarn and washed Salisbury finished hauling posts. 11 Salisbury and Grace went to town shopping, butter is only 15 cts The three young folks are gone to church. Made pork pies. 12 Minnie and Sam came. Carver went back with them in the evening. It is fair day Thomas is in town. As the sleighing is gone, Salisbury is gone to church alone 13 Salisbury Carver Grace gone to meeting �16 Thawing sleighing gone) Mr Griffith and Mr J Simpson called we all went to church in the evening except Papa. 1880 Feb 17 Thawing in the morning. Froze at night with an extremely high wind Salisbury Carver and Cecilia gone to church finished Salisbury's coat. Hired John Hammond at five dollars for a month, he and Berry have been at the woods all day Salisbury recieved an invitation to Miss Dowlings wedding which is to take place next Wednesday. 22 Salisbury took me to see Mother, found her poorly. Minnie staid to keep house for me, we got home in time for tea after which Minnie, Cecilia and I went to see Annie Reid who is ill of inflamation at her Grandfathers. Hextall having arrived here this afternoon went with us Minnie stayed all night with us and Carver went home with Sam 23 Minnie washed while the rest of us went to town. We bought ann overcoat and pair of boots for Salisbury. we went down to Mothers, then called at Mr Avisons for Hextall and got home just at dark. after tea we all went to church except Papa Carver came home, he and Sam have caught a very large raccoon 24 Hextall has gone home and took letters to post for Walker. Sam came for Minnie tonight 25 Salisbury took Jessie Walker to E.J. Dowlings wedding, a very wet day, there were a great many there they went to town for a drive in the afternoon the roads are in a fearful state. Salisbury {attempted} declined to go with them and he and Jessie went to to see Annie Reid instead which was a much more sensible proceeding when they returned from Orangeville their horses and themselves were covered with mud. the bride rode in a covered carriage so she fared better Recieved letters from Walker 1880 Feb 28 Very muddy. Annie Reid continues to get worse. Dr Washington took Dr Corbert with him to see her this evening. they both considered it impossible for her to recover. Sam and Minnie are going to sit with her tonight 29 Freezing hard) The roads are extremely rough and wind very high it blew the pump shed down last night. Got a letter from Walker. Sam and Minnie came to sleep here they having walked from home to see Annie Read she is not expected to live through the night. �March 2 A very fine day) C J Dunning and Cecilia walked over to see Annie. Sam came this afternoon to tell us how Annie is he and Minnie sat up with her last night they did not think she could live till morning. they went home at daylight. and Same came back after dinner to know how she was the doctor has been and was surprised to find her alive, he has faint hope that she may get ove it he is going to come again at nine oclock and stay all night with her. it snowed some last night but it is most of it melted off. the boys went to the swamp to haul wood out but the roads are too bad. 3 Fine morning rainy afternoon) Carver at school. Salisbury and Hammond cutting saw logs. Harriet Dunning spent the day with us. Wrote to Hextall. 4 Sam came to tea, he brought a pig. Annie is a little better. We finished twisting yarn the boys at the bush all day sawing. 7 Annie Reid died today at seven oclock 9 Annie Reid buried. Mr Griffith preached the funeral sermon, Minnie came here in the morning and rode to the funeral with us, she and Sam came back with us when we arrived, we found Hextall had come in 1880 Feb 9 our absence. he went home this evening, it is very cold and the roads are very rough 11 Very cold) Fair day, Thomas went to the fair. Hextall came to buy his grass seed, he went home again tonight Salisbury and Cecilia went to do some shopping. butter is 20 cents, eggs 12 1\2. Recieved a letter from Walker {The following is in a different hand, probably Walker who is away at school in Toronto} Mar 22 Came home from Toronto last Thursday by C.V.R. Started from Toronto at 8:45 AM, arrived orangeville about 1:30 P.M. the train was a mixed one stopped a long time at the stations. The scenery about the Yorks {Ishe?} Credit was very fine. and the large bridge is very fine. On Friday Minnie came down and spent the day. Sunday Hextall & Priscilla and Sam & Minnie spent the day with us Hextall went home to-day. Am going back to-morrow. {Back to Elizabeth} 23 Very stormy) Walker went to Toronto by the Credit Valley railway at 3:58 P.M. Carver Cecilia and I drove to town, we called to see Mother, found her poorly. Walker also went to bid his Grandma �goodbye. Salisbury and Thomas went beyond Marsville to fetch a cow. One of the oldest lambs died. Carver caught another mink, a large dark one. 26 Good Friday, We bought a reciept to get rid of flies and another for Black varnish. 29 Cecilia and I spent the day at Minnies, we rode up with Sam who had been getting some grain chrushed here. Carver fetched us back at night. Thomas is at Orangeville and Salisbury went to Hextalls 30 Minnie drove to Orangeville in their buggy. Grace rode with her. 31 Thomas and Carver at town A Grange meeting here a traveller from Walkers in Toronto was here. Mr & Mrs Dunning an Harriet staid to tea 1880 April 1 Mothers ninetieth birthday Thomas and I spent the day there and Cecilia visited Nellie Webster we had quite a large at Sarahs Mrs Hunter, Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Webster Mr Parsons, Tom & Mary it has been a most lovely day though it threatened rain in the morning the roads are dreadfully muddy. 2 Very rainy) This is the first anniversary of Minnies wedding day Cecilia brought the plants up from the cellar, we brought some up a month ago but the weather turned so cold we had to put them away again 3 Salisbury came from Hextalls 7 Extremely cold) Minnie drove here in the buggy Georgina Dunning here to spend the afternoon. Sent 24 lbs butter to Toronto. 8 Thomas and Salisbury took the oxen to the fair they sold them for seventy six dollars and bought four steers for 77 dollars Recieved letters from Walker. 10 Most fearful snow storm with a tremendous wind. 12 Sam came to get Carver to help him to build a chimney. We sent 18 lbs butter to Weston and 12 1/2 doz eggs to Toronto 13 Carver at Sams they have built the chimney, it was not safe with the pipe, as it was so often taking fire. Sent a letter to Walker 15 Very Windy) Mrs Brown died this morning of Paralysis of the brain. she was taken ill last night. About ten oclock Roneys barn was observed to be on fire, it was soon burnt down there were 3 �horses 2 sheep and 3 lambs and a dog burned, the house soon caught fire, then the Orange hall, the wind blew furiously soon W. Ingrams house caught fire, they put it out but the barn and stable are burned down they got the horses out and nearly all the grain but their hay was consumed. As soon as our people saw it Sam and Carver ran over, Salisbury jumped on Charley who was in the yard harnessed and galloped over carrying {continued on next page of diary} 1880 two pails and a scoop shovel to save the grain with, Our poor dog Sandy was burned in the barn,he saw them so busy,so he must scratch and hunt for rats, the fire spread so rapidly they had to run out and did not see that he was left, the flames {krept?} round when they heard him howling, Salisbury tried to get him out but could not, Carver was carrying water to put out the fire at the house and did not know of it till they told him he was dead. He was a handsome dog, and a great favorite. Poor Sandy! Carver bought another dog today a Water Spaniel, he gives 2 dollars for it it is they say a good hunter. Robert Sweedys barn was burnt down today also 2 or 3 houses in Orangeville. 17 Very stormy snowing) The boys helped to put up a stable for Billy Ingram 18 Hextals birthday Sam and Minnie were here 19 Carver Cecilia and I drove to town we got letters from Walter and Scott. We went to see Mother she is poorly we took some carpet weaving to Carsons 20 Nellie George and Joe Webster and George Clingen spent the day, the wind has been high it has blown Sam Paul Hunters new house over, and the roof off David Hunters there have been very high winds all the latter part of the winter. Carver is stuffing a most beautiful duck, he shot a Fish hawk and stuffed it a few days ago also a grashopper owl. We set out the bees on the 12th instent they have wintered well and appear quite strong. Two more cows calved today making six milking cows for this summer. Only one turkey has began to lay yet We had to have Lester shot yesterday as he had too great a liking for eggs. I wrote to Walter and Hextal. 22 Minnie and Cecilia wrote to Walker. Salisbury had a card from Hextall 23 Recieved a letter and a Daily Globe from Walter . Minnie drove to town Cecilia went with her, Mrs Reid Senior is giving a social tonight Salsibury Carver and Cecilia have gone to it ^it is very cold. 1880 �April 30 Berry and Cecilia went to town to send a pail of butter off Sam called on his way to the doctor to get his thumb set he was getting out stones, when the hook of the chain flew up and struck his thumb and broke it just below the joint May 1 Very cold snowing most of the day) Young Moot came for a hive of bees which he has bought from Carver. John Mr Hinver came for one he bought from Walker. We have to feed many of the bees this spring. 2 Sunday a lovely day. Went to see Mother as she is not well. Sam and Minnie were here 3 Very fine and warm) J Dowling got a hive of bees from Carver. Salisbury went to Hextalls this afternoon, he had to walk as they could not spare time to take him even to Orangeville, if he does not get a ride I am affraid he will be very tired, 15 miles is a long way to walk, and it is so hot, he is gone to sow some for Hextall, as he is not well. Cecilia is going from school to Minnie to stay a while, at least at nights as she will attend school 5 Splendid growing weather) We sowed lettuce and trimmed some fruit bushes Carver dug the Asparagus yesterday. They have had Nichols boy working awhile. Today Thomas hired young Keys for six months at four dollars per month 6 Andy Keys began to work June 7 It is a month since I wrote in the journal, have been too busy to write. On the 14 of last month Minnie had a son they could not get a girl, so I have been there most of the time. Walker has been home from Toronto 2 weeks he came off at the University examens with high honors, he and I went to see Mother last evening We recieved a letter from Cousin Scott in Nebraska Cecilia has not been able to attend school for about three week as she had to keep house, it was too much for her to do but there was no help for it. 1880 {The following is written by Walker} June 7th Have been home from Toronto over two weeks, and have had a capital though pretty quiet time ever since. Have been studying ever since pretty steady. Did a little gardening for recreation. Saw a list of honor men to-day in the 'Globe.' and find that I got first class in classics, for which I am thankful. There have been a great many plucked, in Arts 70, and ten of those in the last year, Will �Milner got the scholarship in third yr. Mr Patterson, Mr Griffith's nephew has succeeded in talking M.A. Convocation begins to-day and ends to-morrow, the Univ. dinner takes place tonight. Degrees conferred to-morrow. Shall go to it to-morrow if all is well. I must make a trip on the strength of my safe voyage through the perilous waves of exams, in which so many unfortunate have been wrecked, some alas of my acquaintances, although I am not much surprised at the fate of some of them. The most distinguished honors have been carried of by Miss Charles of St Catherines -- good for the daisies! Attended the laying of the stone of the new Orange hall this morning, but was somewhat disappointed there were only a few there--only a few {some?} of the faithful. Rev Mr McKay officiated. T.W.Simpson {Back to Elizabeth} 21 Hextall has a son we had a letter from him he is about to begin his hay, it is forwarder than here. 26 the bees swarmed the first time Walkers hive 27 A very heavy rain 29 One of my hives swarmed 30 Another of my hives swarmed 1880 July 1 One of Minnie hived swarmed 8 Carver Cecilia and I drove to Minnie in the evening Salisbury went to Orangeville Miss Stephenson sent by him a lovely bonnet for Minnies baby Walkers hive swarmed the second time We have only eight first swarms yet 11 Walkers hived swarmed the third time. The weather is very hot, {The following sentence is slightly different, and seems to be added later by Elizabeth} 11 The bees swarmed for the last time in 1880 12 Hot and showry) The Orangemen have gone on an excursion. Our maid Mary Ann is so lame she has to sit still. Salisbury has gone to search for another girl to hire It is a week today since Minnie Cecilia and Berry went to Hextalls. Walker went with us and stayed to help Hextall with his hay. Mrs Avison rode back with us, she has been staying a few days at Hextalls W enjoyed our visit very much Hextall has a very mise {nice?} place, he has the garden and everywhere in perfect order. �Doctor and Mrs Freeman and Miss Cobham their neice paid us avist, {a visit} they left for Georgetown this evening. 13 Very hot) Minnie came here this morning. The baby has been very ill most of the day. Sam came for her this evening but baby was not well enough to be taken home Carver picked 14 quarts of Raspberries in the morning and he and Salisbury began to plough the Gravel pit field 14 Thomas went to Melville and Alton, he bought a {Praire?} plough from Dick. Minnie went home after dinner today Baby is much better she was up with him most of the night Our maiden left today she rode home with Thomas The Cherries are ripe. We preserved raspberries today Salisbury began to cut hay 1880 July 18 Sam and Minnie took Baby to the Doctor they called on Mrs Stephenson. Thomas spent the day at Sarah's 19 Salisbury Cecilia and I went to town and to see Mother she is about as usual, she does not leave her bed at all now. Sarahs children have had the measles. 22 Minnie came here this morning the baby is quite well again. she only staid a few minuits as Sam wanted to get home, Cecilia went back with them 23 Have been busy preserving and canning raspberries and cherries. Cecilia and I picked 13 quarts, and Carver got as many yesterday, he had to carry them about three miles after he had picked them Our folks are ploughing and sowing rape, They finished haying on the 21st. Carver went to fish tonight he caught some nice little trout. He has been plastering the outside of the house today. the Rev. {Tabry?} visited Thomas. August 6 The boys went to Hextalls to take five steers to pasture Walker took the buggy for them to ride back in, Cecilia and I went with him we spent a very pleasant day Priscilla rode to town with us and stayed at her mothers. Hextall is very poorly Inflammation of the lungs. 8 Went to see mother, Salisbury went to Hextalls to help him with his harvest as he is not able to work 14 Salisbury came home, Hextall is able to work again. �22 Cecilias 14th birthday Miss Stevenson spent the day with us Minnie and Sam came after tea, they have been at Mrs Marshalls all day 23 Cecilia kept her birthday today as yesterday was Sunday she had lots of presents and a little party. the men are all helping Sam with his harvest all our grain is cut. September 3 The weather has been wet for nearly two weeks, we have no grain hauled except some barley Minnies baby has been sick with summer complaint, he is much better. It is so hot and damp, Cecilia had a letter from Hextall he has finished his harvest all but a few oats. Grace also heard from Mary Simpson, Mrs I Simpson has been poorly all summer. Mother has had her likeness taken, I do not think it good she had to sit three times, before it would do, so she was so tired that the picture does not look nearly as well as it should. We have a nice crop of Plums they are just ripe. We had a lamb killed today the first mutton we have had this summer 13 We have succeeded in obtaining another girl, after being without help so long, we are drying the fallen apples the high winds having blown a many off Carver is gone to help Hextall put in the rest of his fall wheat 24 Our girl Annie has had to go home, she seems very sick. Carver took her this afternoon. Grace rode with him they called at Minnies and stayed to tea. We have been preparing to thresh tomorrow but something is broken and they cannot get it replaced in Orangeville, so we shall have the hire the threshing done {The following is Walker's handwriting} September 25th My experience since my last entry in this journal has been somewhat diversified, an intermixture of periods of farming, reading and idlenes. In July I spent three weeks or more with Hextall, and helped him to take off the hay and fall wheat. Guess it did me good but I suffered nevertheless. At home drove the reaping machine and helped to draw in the grain. Pa was taken ill with inflammation of the lungs two weeks ago, but under the treatment of Dr Washington he has entirely recovered with the exception of the weakness caused by the disease. A week ago yesterday I visited Toronto and the great exhibition which was a grand affair. Spent Friday and Saturday most pleasantly in the city, and returned on Saturday evening. The journey lasted nearly all night, leaving Toronto at 5:05 and arriving in Orangeville about 12. On the 4th of October I expect to go back to Toronto to study Arts and Medicine, which will doubtless prevent my hands being idle. Have read over nearly all my work in Arts once, without which I don't think I should have ventured to take both courses together, know a chap who tried it-last year and he got plucked. Hope I may not be involved in a similar ruin. T. Walker Simpson �{Back to Elizabeth’s handwriting} 1880 October 4 A very rainy morning, and it has rained all night. Walker left for Toronto by the 7 15 train CVR We expected Hextall yesterday but were dissapointed Sam and Mnnie spent the day with us. We had a pair of young ducks for dinner the first this season We began to thresh on Friday noon they expect to finish tomorrow Minnie has come every day to help us or I do not know what we should have done Salisbury has been quite ill, he is able to work again 5 They finished threshing at noon, except peas which our own machine threshed, it came on a thunder storm at dusk, one of the arms of the horse power broke, and frightened the horses, they say it is a wonder Salisbury was not killed Thomas went to Orangeville for the first time since his sickness 6 Very cold a shower of snow fell Thomas has gone to Hextalls with J Johnston. Salisbury took a load of wheat to town he got one dollar per bushel, we sent two pails of butter to Weston it is eighteen cents. The three youngest children have gone to practise for the Anniversary We put the cows on the rape yesterday Had a note from Walker to say that he had arrived safely in Toronto and is boarding at the same place as Taylor 29 Simco St. 14 Minnie and I took our wool to Browns in Orangeville to exchange for yarn cloth 8c we got 30 cents per lb for it I got a suit for Thomas a pair of pants for each of the others cloth to make a coat for Grace flannel yarn 8c 1880 October 12, Hextall came to build a stone roothouse he called at Mothers for me, I having dined there Mother is much better 16 Hextall and Carver have finished building the turnip house, they have made it 55 foot long and 17 wide We have Allan and B Keys working this week and shall have next week. We are as busy as in harvest. Thos went to Hextalls yesterday to stay till Sunday 18 Priscilla came with Thos yesterday Hextall went home at night. this is the evening of the town meeting We all went to it excepting Tho's Minnie and Sam were there it was a very good meeting Heard from Walker 19 the young folks are gone to the Social. they have been getting Margolds up �21 Carver is threshing at Parnels, the rest have been working at the Margolds. they have finished there tonight and began the turnips, the weather is very cold with hard frosts at night We have been preserving pears, had a letter from Walker he has entered at the Trinity Medical School. {The following is written by Carver} 25 I have just got home from Mrs. Websters where I have been staying for the last four days, had a very plesant visit and they want me to go back in two weeks to the anniversary. Minnie came down this morning Eddie Stringer called for her about nine oclock in the evening it was poering rain and has been all afternoon. Berrie took the barley down and got sixty cents per bushel. 27 Salisbury and I went to town this morning, and went down to see Grandma and took them some chickens. Aunty gave us some lovely celery. Grandma is not as well as usual today. The people were just opening the store's as we came back. C. Simpson 1880 {The following written by Salisbury} Oct 28 A verry tight morning. I went to the swamp for a jumper and hauled manure out in the morning and ploughed in the afternoon with the steers, the rest of the folks were hauling turnips in, in the afternoon, Carver started to plough in the rape ground we had a great many visitors today Father and Mother went to John Lambs to a grange meeting they rode up with George Dunning. There are great tokens of a tight morning tomorrow morning. Salisbury {The following is written by Gaty} " 29 A lovley day, the weather moderated down very much in the night, It was nearly one oclock this morning when Ma and Pa got home. The two youngest Misses Dunnings came to spend the day with me. Carver shot such a splendid hawk it was nearly as large as an owel, and he also shot Pas pet dog for trying to kill a lamb. Gaty, {The following is written by Salisbury} 30 Verry foggy, I ploughed all day. We had the two Rob. Keeyres {Keyes?} helping to get turnips up in the morning. Carver and I ploughed in the rape field in the afternoon I took Dunnings wagon home at noon. Carver is stuffing his hawk tonight Dad and Harry went to the swamp to look for seader {cedar} for rails. Salisbury �1880 {The following is written by Cecilia, also known as Grace or Gaty} October 30th Very damp and foggy I have got a very soar foot the bone seems to be bruised in it just at my great toe. W. Ingram got two loads of turnups today. A while ago James Reid and Issac Marshall where going in that road of Potallos they saw something over at John {Hurnges?} that they supposed to be a cloud and they saw it move after a while and it was a bird they said it looked to be as big as a swan. when it was a mile away. Cecilia, {The following is back to Elizabeth} Nov 1 Yesterday being Sunday Minnie & Sam came in the morning we attended church in the afternoon Jessie Walker came with us after tea Salisbury and I drove to see Mother found her poorly. Sarahs two eldest children are going to say pieces at the Sabbath school Anniversary. Heard from Walker he is doing well and seems to be enjoying himself. Today they have been busy getting turnips it snowed sometimes and has been a very cold day. The two elder Keys left tonight, so now we have no hired help except Andy Keys. A while ago as Salisbury and Cecilia were driving to school in the wagon the bolt came out of the double tree exactly on the railroad crossing, Salisbury seized the tongue of the wagon and drew it over fortunately no train was coming or there might have been something serious. {The following may be written by Cecilia} 2 A very nice day. I got a letter from Walker also the boys and Mom. Sam went to town today they are going to come down tomorrow being Thanksgiving day we intend going down to church. I went to get beach {beech} nuts yesterday and had to content myself with getting three good ones. They have finished the turnup al but one load which they are very glad of. we will have about four thousand bushels at least. Berrie has been ploughing today with the steers they go splendidly. November 13. 1880. It is winter weather now it is very cold we can hardly keep our selves warm but I suppose we will get more accustomed to it. Carver has gone out shooting today. Berrie went to the swamp and got a saw log and took it to Potter to get it sawn into sleigh runners. C.G.S. {The following is back to Elizabeth’s writing} 15 Cold) Killed about thirty chickens. Mrs Dowling spent the evening here. Salisbury Carver, and Cecillia went to a tea meating at the Church Mr McKinver's family attend I wrote to Hextall �16 Minnnie & Sam brought their poultry that they picked yesterday ten chickens six ducks and ten geese pretty well for one days picking besides taking care of Baby and with their other work. We picked two geese and sent then altogether to Toronto, Cecilia went back with them to stay a day or two 18 Minnie and Sam and Cecilia came this evening also Tom spent the evening here. the sleighing is pretty good The weather is cold Recieved papers which Walker sent with accounts of the great boat race in England between E Hanlan and E Tricket for the championship of the world. Hanlan won eisily. he is a Canadian. Tricket is from Australia. there has been great excitement about it, and an immense amount of money changed hands. Killed a goose ready for Sunday. Put the bees in the cellar yesterday 25 hives. Sold Kate to T. Esery for one hundred dollars I was sorry to part with her she is very handsom. Thomas has bought four more cattle from Esery to fat Salisbury and Carver are hauling out manure. Dec 6 We had quite a party from Maryburrough. My Sister Rebecca, Clara and her husband and child and John Davidson they went to Grangers in the afternoon. 1880 Dec 13 Walker arrived from Toronto about 12 oclock Minnie and Sam were here also Clara Smith we had a goose for dinner It is nice to have Walker at home again 21 Minnie Grace, Walker and Carver and I went to Hextalls they had a goose for dinner we had a very pleasant day, Sam started to go with us but got on another mans sleigh to have a ride and we missed him, so he did not get to Hextall after all 25 Christmas We have quite a family party Hextall and family Sam and family we had two geese Minnie made a bouquet of Berlin wool flowers to put under a glass which Walker brought for her from Toronto. We had quite an interchange of presents, and spent a very pleasant day. 27 We all with the exception of Salisbury spent the evening at Minnies. She had goose and Sago pudding for supper. 28 Walker left at half past seven this morning to visit Mr Milners. I spent the day at Mothers is is very cold Jan 1881 �1 The three young folks spent the day at Minnies it has been extremely cold the last four days. The boys have been laying a road in the swamp to the beaver meadow I do not know how they stood the cold Recieved a letter from Walker. W{e} are glad to learn he arrived safely at Barrie and found Mr Millner and Will waiting at the station for him. he is enjoying his visit much. I am glad to have him make this visit before he goes back to Toronto he 1881 Jan 1 will have to study so hard as he is taking two years work in one. One year at the University and one at the school of Medicine. I have no doubt he will succeed if his health keeps good but it is a hard task to undertake. We sold our turkesy at 8 cets cash on the 27 instant geese 4 1/2 duck 40 cts per pair, butter is 17 cts eggs 16 cts 12 Minnie and Cecilia spent the day at Mrs Stephensons Our folks sold a yoke of oxen to a man in Erin for ninety five dollars 17 Cecilia and Salisbury went to town this evening we have heard again from Walker he is in Toronto. he made a longer stay at Mr. Milners than he had as first intended, but they would not allow him to leave any sooner. Salisbury bough a half barrel of Fresh water herrings he paid three seventy five for them Mr Griffith is holding meetings at our church last week and this the young folk are there tonight 18 Mr Griffith and Mrs Rolfe dined. Sam and Minne came and had the baby baptized by Mr Griffith. Norman Ernest Harold Gatie weighted him he weighs 23lbs he was eight months on the on the 13inst 20 Mr and Mrs Dowling came this morning. Salisbury and Cecilia went to town, to send a letter and parcel to Walker. Mr and Mrs Lamb came this afternoon. Thomas spent the day at Ringrose's In the evening Mr and Ms Dunning came they staid to tea. 21 Very Stormy) the morning was not so bad but the weather kept getting worse all day, Salisbury went to the swamp intending to go on to Sam's and Stringers, but when to got to the old church, he had to unhitch the horses, and put them to the back of the sleigh and draw it back a long way the snow was so deep, he tried to get home another way, and finally had to take down the fence, 1881 March 15 We have not written in our journal so long that many things that have occured will not be noted We have heard regularly {regularily} from Walker and we are glad that his health continues good. I �have been ill but am now nearly recovered Our family were so good to me I felt quite overwhelmed with their kindness Minnie staid more than a week with us I do not know whatever we should have done with out her. Carver went to stay with Sam at nights Mr B Thomas of Edgar township of Oro staid three nights hire with his nephew Howard Hindley 10 years old the weather has been extremely cold 20 Sold our geese four in number beg-an to lay 25 Sold 24 bags of potatoes to T Esury @ 50¢ per bag Berry took them to the C.V. Station At night the three youngs folks went to a surprise party at Minnies, butter is 20¢ eggs 15¢ 26 Salisbury went to Hextalls with a load of chopped oats Jesslyssa Connor who has been hired here seven week went home with him, she could stay no longer as she was hired at another place before she came here. {The following is written by Gatie} April 1 Grandmas birthday party Celebrated it by having a quilting bee, Minnie came the baby is a fine little fellow 4 Minnie went home last night there has been a regular {blockade?} Berrie and I went to call on our new neighbour Mr Carroll and had a very pleasand {pleasant} time. Gatie {The following is written by Elizabeth} 12 Minnie came. Recieved letters from Walker and Mary Simpson 14 Sent letters to Walker, Sam went to the fair so Minnie came as far as here. The baby is 11 months old today he is a splendid little fellow Salisbury brought home a new domestic Polly Erwin. She says she is delicate and her mother wanted her to come to the country to improve her health. Carver got 2 geese today 1881 April 14 Salisbury took me for a sleigh ride the first time I have been out since the Monday after Christmas, (except last Sunday, I went over to the barnyard.) John Reid had an examination yesterday they presented him with two pictures, they adjourned to his house and kept the spree up till twelve oclock �15 Good Friday We remembered the day by having hot cross buns as usual The roads are so bad Minnie could not get here so were alone all day 18 Hextalls birthday, it seems so long since we saw him on account of the roads, there being no snow in some places and a great depth of it in others making it dangerous to take a wagon. Grace and Berry were as near upset in a wagon as could be without actually going over. The weather is very fine, so bright. 19 Berry took 2 loads of potatoes to town Set bees out. 20 Salisbury took a load of turnips to Orangeville this morning and a grist this evening. Gatie and Berry paid Carrolls a visit last evening. Recieved letters from Walker. 21 Salisbury took a load of turnips to town this morning and a load of potatoes tonight. Fred has been cultivating today Little Dora Owens died this morning at ten oclock, she took sick at nine last night with vomiting. Carver came home today he has been helping Sam to make troughing for the house. he shot a blackbird and a duck to stuff, he and Thos are gone to a meeting about the cheese factory. John McKinven dined with us. 23 Very fine) Berry and Cecilia went to town. Sam and Minnie came after the funeral of Dora Owens. Minnies turkey laid We Recieved a letter from Hextall. 25 The large White cow calved Thomas went to town the assizes commenced 26 Mr Dills and Washingtons cases came off today. they both lost Hextall and Priscilla were in town today our turkey began to lay, 1881 April 28 Salisbury sowed Michigan Amber wheat with the Seeder and Drill combined. Carver finished ploughing the new ground so they have the whole 120 acres broke up. May 1 Went to see Mother it is the first time I have been off our place since the Tuesday after Christmas 2 Carver is planting trees he has dug out of Coyns bush he has Maple Birch Butternut and Basswood and Ash. 5 Carver is putting up a fence beside the garden the old posts being rotten. �May 14 Our hired girl whom we have had a month is just gone a good riddance she was the worst we ever had Sowed Marigolds and Turnips. Planted onion, beet parsnips and spinage. 31 Walker came home having taken honors at the University examination, Cecilia and Berry went to meet him at the station. June 10 One hive swarmed 11 Another hive swarmed. One of the turkey hens hatched 14 young ones. the eggs of the other one are all bad. 16 A very bad occurence took place at Minnies yesterday we cannot get a girl, nor even a washwoman so Minnie was so kind as to come to wash for us yesterday afternoon driving herself and baby. when she returned home in the evening, the dog had killed 12 goslings. 18 Salisbury sowed turnips for Essera. Cecilia and Walker went to town in the evening. Hextall came at night in the midst of a rain storm 20 Two X hives swarmed yesterday Sunday 1 second & 1 first swarm Hextall hived them Minnie and Same were here Minnie drove down today and Gatie and her and Norman went to town shopping Hextall went home this morning. {The following is probably Cecilia} June 27 It has been a very wet day My bees swarmed yesterday. John Smith brought Hextalls wagon and Unlces buggy. Walker has gone to town Isac Reid came hear tonight CGBS {Back to Elizabeth} one of Minnies one of mine one of Salisburys hive swarmed together Walker and Carve spent all morning examining them and could find only one queen so we had to leave them all together in a very large hive I rode down with Tom Mary and J Smith to see mother. Carver is peeling bark, Salisbury hauling lumber . Mr Griffith preached his last sermon yesterday the church was crowded he is going to Brampton {The following looks like Walker's writting} �July 1 This holiday has been variously observed here. My prinicpal diversion in the former part was hiving bees. There were four swarms to-day. There have been about three each day for some time. In afternoon went up to the swamp and was almost devoured by musquitoes. I {have now?} got lots of strawberries which are very abundant near the lake. The comet seems to be disappearing. The "{Lise?}" says it is moving away from the earth at the rate of 300,000 miles per day. The {nucles?} is 1000 miles in diameter, and 12,000 at the inner head: tail at least 4,000,000 Guess if it moves off at this rate there is not much danger of its colliding with our planet unless it takes another round at it. {Back to Elizabeth’s writting} 7 The heifer we bought from Essery calved, the boys are going to raise the calf. They began to cut hay on the 5th the weather has been showery since and very hot The bees are bussy this season, we have about 7 swarms a day 1881 July 12 One of Carvers hives that swarmed on Saturday for the first time threw off a second swarm to day being only 2 days between. Sam and Minnie were here Gatie spent today at Mrs Dunnings, the boys were working at the hay all day 20 A hive swarmed this evening at nearly six oclock Minnie came, and Salisbury and Grace went to town shopping they brought sugar for perserving 11 lbs to the dollar Walker has finished the new arbor he has been building it is very nice. Walker and Berry went to Hextalls last Saturday and returned on Monday. August 12 Have been too busy to write in the journal. Mrs Pettitt and her adopted daughter have been visiting us, they stayed 5 days. Will Milner has been here over two weeks, so we have had a very nice time. They are now busy with harvest, cutting wheat. Grace is staying a few days at Mrs Websters Mr Webster left for England last Thursday. George and Joe Webster and a boy who is visiting there have been here the last 2 or 3 days. We have Allens boy hired and Fred Pevoy, so we swarm with little boys. Priscilla and her sister Lizzie came on Wednesday. The neighbors are most of them thrashing. A very inconvenient thing to do in the midst of harvest. {The following is written by Walker} Sept 6 Yesterday just as I was setting out for town a very dense smoke began to drift over from the west- and at the same time the sky began to darken as in an eclipse of the sun. From the position of the moon, which is near the full, it cannot have been eclipsed by it. so that there must have been �{ructions?} among some others of the heavenly bodies. When I got into town the lights were all burning and it was almost as dark as night. The {continued on next page of the diary} whole sky was a peculiar red colour. and the lamps shone through the coloured air with a peculiar blueish glow much like that of the Electric light. About half past five it grew quite dark. and it was a darkness that could almost be felt, the red glow having disappeared from the sky almost instantaneously. There was great consternation on all sides, a great many imagining that the world was {illegible} up. Knots of three or four and more might be seen talking together, and while passing such expressions as "wars and rumors of wars" might be heard. Along the road I was several times accosted by people asking if I knew what was the matter. The moon, no doubt owing to Sol's defection, did not give her accustomed light, and so the night for the most part passed in darkness. Towards morning the darkness gradually vanished, and at the proper time, the sun, no doubt to the immense relief of many, made his regular exit. This morning saw Tom Reid in town, and he says the fire is in Luther on the other side of them which is {twelve?} miles or more from here. The clouds of smoke and ashes was very disagreeable. The weather is very warm and dry, wish we could have a good rain. T.W.S. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} Oct 3 Yesterday, Sunday, Sam and Minnie were here, we had the first roast goose of the season. We all went church exceps Carver who staid to keep house. Walker left for University College this morning We had a swarm of bees today. Sam is thrashing, Salisbury and Cecilia are there it has been a very warm day. 1881 Dec 9 This day has been the funeral of my dear Mother she was taken worse a week ago today. I went there and did not come home again till yesterday Mother died at 10 minutes to eight on the 7th Rebecca, Richard and P Lowry came from Maryboro Rev Reid preached the funeral sermon in the PM Church in Orangeville {the following phrase and sentence seem to be have been added at a later date} which was draped for the occasion. Dear Mother was very much respected and beloved by a large circle of friends, who sincerely mourn her loss. {Script is back to normal} 15 Walker came home for the vacation �25 We have had our anual gr. meeting and had a very pleasant day. Hextall and Priscilla came the day before and stayed all night There was the usual interchange of presents Minnie gave me a lovely pair of kid gloves Hextall gave me a large rocking chair. Gatie bought me a beautiful vase, and Walker brought me a book from Toronto, besides cards etc. 1882 6 Walker came from Barrie where he has been visiting at Mr Milners for a week. Jan 3 the coldest day yet 26 degrees below Zero 4 Minnie had a small party to supper. I spent the day there. There was Mr and Mrs Reid senr, John Reid and wifes James Reid and wife Albert Simpson and wife and WH Hunter and wife. Minnie cooked two fine geese. 13 The boys had a sawing today. 23 This has been a very cold day 30 degrees below Zero The boys took a cow to the other side town and brought one back Cecilia rode to town. 25 The thermometer this morning stood 38 below Zero. 31 Hextall came, bringing letters from Walker which he had got out of the office, he had pork in town which he sold at 8,10 per hundred. The butchers said it was the best pork that has been in the market this winter. 1882 Feb 1 Cecilia and Berry went to town, Nellie Webster came back with them to stay awhile. Potatoes are 1.12 pr bag Butter is 17¢pr lb. Salisbury and Carver have taken 15 cords of firewood to the School house at 1.50 pr cord. 2 We sold 31 Sheep this morning for 75 dollars. A little girl was introduced into Minnies family to-day 13 Came home from Minnies. Recieved letters from Walker. Got a mourning card from England, Cousin Sarah Hextall died on the eighth of January, aged 82 years. 24 Salisbury, Carver and Cecilia paid a farewell visit to Mr Mrs Hinvens, who are going to Manitoba in a few days. Colin and Mary took dinner with us a day or two ago. 26 The three young people and Thos, and John James, and Jessie Walker spent the evening at Minnies. �March 1 Rainy) Berry rode to town on horseback, the roads are very muddy. A heifer calved. 2 Cecilia and Berry went to town. Cecilia brought home a Canary Miss Stephenson gave her. Gaty wrote to Walker. 3 A Grange meeting held here, straightened all up for the past year. 6 Minnie came home for the first time in about seven weeks it turned out very raw so is staying till the weather improves. 9 Hextall came over, We sold a fat heifer coming three years old for thirty five dollars. 11 Mrs Stephenson and Mrs Essery paid us a visit. 12 Hextall and family came 13 This has been a days of partings, Mr Mrs Kinven family called to bid us goodbye, on their way to Manitoba, then Hextall and Priscilla and Alwyn left and then Minnie and her children left after being here a week, so we are rather lonely to night 1882 March 14 Rev Mr Reid paid us a visit 15 Mr and Mrs J Simpson called. Mr Couse came to buy bees 17 My sister Sarah and her three children spent the day with us Salisbury took them to town at night Thomas visited Mr Ringrose. The first lambs came today 18 Wrote letters to Cousin Hextall, also to Walker. 19 Goose laid for the first time this spring, Minnie, Sam and the children came. Jessie Walker came in the afternoon 20 Carver is gone to Hextalls. Cecilia to Minnies with her cousin Jessie 29 The Sabbath School Convention has been held in Orangeville yesterday and today; Cecilia attended both days Walker and three English letters, from Cousins Clifton and Richard Angrave and Mrs C. Angrave. �30 Sowed Tomatoes, Celery, Sunflowers, and Climbing cucumber Salisbury and Carver were chrushing grain and sawing lumber for beehives. Carver gave sixteen and a half per thousand, dressed one one side. Thomas bot a bull form Ringrose price 25 dollars. April 1 Very fine) Salisbury and Cecilia are gone to Hextalls Thos to a Grange meeting, and Carver is making hives. The Muley cow calved. the other day we weighed Minnies children, the baby weighs 13 lbs. it weighed 8 lbs at first. Norman weighs 30 lbs 3 Sam Minnie and children were here yesterday Brought plants up. Sent for lawn mower and paint. Sent letters to Walker and Richard. Carver set a hen, Berry and Gatie returned from Hextalls Carver got a letter from Ferrel he wants to buy bees 1882 April 4 Cecilia went to spend a few days at Mrs Websters 5 George Renolds came to work, Carver shot a fox yesterday in Coyns bush. Carver got a letter from Walker. 7 Good Friday) Minnie and family came to tea 8 Very fine Set out bees, 2 of my hives are gone up Received a letter from Cousin Cecilia Brewin {Brevin?} Sent 22 1/2 dz eggs to town @ 14¢ 9 Minnie drove here with the two children. Turkey laid 10 Extremely cold) the boys manured garden. Minnie brought me such a nice warm hood. 15 Sowed flower seeds in window 17 Sold a cow for thirty dollars. We sold one and her calf last Thursday to G Cowling for thirtyone dollars. Wheat has taken such a rise it is $1.50 pr bsh, Another of my hives is gone, also one of Walkers, and one of Carver, they have all honey in them. Sowed peas. 18 Very fine) Bought a steer from T. Reid Senr 3 years old $40. They yoked it up to day for the first time, with one of the oxen, and Salisbury ploughed with them, set out a ridge, it had never been in a yoke before. This is Hextalls birthday. We hear he only poorly. 26 First chickens, every eggs good, Went to see Lizzie Ingram. she came home sick yesterday, she seems to be dying.Thomas went to Websters, Grace walked from Minnies �27 Lizzie Ingram died this morning Grace walked to town for her first music lesson. Sowed Cabbage seed. and helped the boy clean up the yard and garden. Joe Webster brought their Canary up on the 22nd 28 Gatie walked to Minnies, to help her as she is house cleaning. Berry has gone there tonight, he was a bearer at L Ingrams funeral which took place this afternoon. 1882 April 29 Set Minnies turkeys Extremely cold. May 7 Jewel has a colt but it is so weak, it is not likely to live 9 Very fine) The colt died today. We have been busy gardening. It is the first warm day there has been a long time B. Allen brough a pair of rabits to echange for a drake. Grace is taking music lessons from P.V. Hunt four dollars for twelve lessons. 11 Salisbury and Grace went to Carrols, it has rained all day Carver and Gatie spent Sunday at Minnies. Mr and Mrs Carrol, the children, and Miss P Mungers, were visiting there Carver Gatie and Priscilla went to church in the afternoon. 12 Very cold) It has snowed several times today. The third pet lamb died. Berry and Carver took the young cattle to the beaver meadow, they were very wet. 22 Hextall and Priscilla came last night the spend the Queens birthday with us. Gatie went to a teameeting in Orangeville, Mr B Stevenson dined with us, he is poorly, he has failed very much since he was here last summer. In the afternoon Same came for me to go there as Minnie is very ill 27 Came home last night Minnie being better, but very weak. I spent last Monday at Mrs Websters, and called at Mr Hughsons and Mrs Stephensons, it rained most of the day and Minnie turkey which is here has eight young ones. June 10 Walker has returned from Convocation having passed with firstclass honors. and taken his degree of Bachelor of Arts, he is looking very thin. We are so glad to have him at home again though his stay will be short this time. 16 We had a party of young people, it went of well, they had a splendid time. The {lawn?} that Walker made last summer is all that could be desired, and he and Carver {continued on the next page of the diary} �have built another summer house. 26 Minnie Gatie and Berry went to Hextalls Walker and Carver drove over the night before intending to fish early in the morning. they found Hextall very poorly. 27 Mrs Webster and Mrs Stephenson spent the day with us Walker fetched them in the morning and took them home at night 28 Walker and I went to see Hextall, found him a little better. July 6 Our young folks attended the Sunday school picnic, held in A. Simpsons bush they had a good time. 7 Walker is gone back to Toronto to be with Dr Wright. Demonstrator of Anatomy at the School of Medicine, for the summer. We shall miss him so much. 10 First bees swarmed 12 Orange Demonstration, Minnie spent the day here Sam went to town, and our three young folks went with a party, 4 double buggys on a picnic to the rocks in Mono, they had an extremely pleasant day 20 Hextalls hive swarmed today the bees were hived and seemed all right, but several hours after, they issued out and made direct for Coyns bush, the boys and Gatie followed them but could not stopthem though they fired a gun, they went straight into a hole in a tree vey high up, Hextall has another son born on the 13th inst. {The following appears to have been added at a later date} Henry Ward Simpson 1882 Sep 8 Hextall came today, Alwyn was with him. Hextall has been very poorly, but is much better. 14 Carver has gone to help Hextall a few days, the wind is extremely high, and cold. 15 Salisbury sowed fall wheat, the storm yesterday made sad havoc among the fruit, nearly all the Lombard prunes are off and they are quite green. Cecilia and I picked up two bushels of pears, and eight or nine bags of apples. 20 Carver came back from Hextalls, he has sent us two bags of such nice apples. �21 Salisbury, Cecilia and Minnie went to W Carrols, we sent 48 1/2 dz eggs with them. the big cow calved two calves, both dead. Mr Reid paid us a visit. 23 Sent letters to Cousin Cecilia Brewin and Cousin Richard Angrave. A few nights ago the boys heard some one chopping in Coyns bush it was a good while after dark, they went over, and found Mr Hittricks cutting the tree down that Hextalls bees were in. I suppose they thought would not be seen in the dark however they got very little for their trouble as moths had been before them. 27 Walker came home, after being with Dr Wright thru the summer, he is looking thin but healthy. We finished thrashing today 2 1/2 days thrashing 28 They all went to the Show I took care of Minnies two children, they brought a boy to hire with them Oct 4 Walker is gone back to Toronto, to attend the School of Medicine through the winter The house is very lonely without him 1882 Oct 9 Cecilia and I drove over to W Carrolls calling for Jessy Walker, and Minnie and her children, we spent a pleasant day. When we got home we found Hextall had been over. So sorry to have missed seeing him. 11 Finished getting potatoes 340 bags. 27 Rebecca Lowry has been visiting round here about two week. Miss Stephenson has been here four days making a suit for Gatie, and Priscilla Menzies stayed three or four days Nov 1 The teameeting and Social have been quite a success. 29 We sold 45 dozen eg-gs for 21¢ and 15 dz for 22 we also sold 30 chickens for 12:ct each. Dec 5 We sold 16 Ducks at 25¢ each and 31 Fowls at 11¢ each and 15 dz eg-gs at 23¢. We bought materials for a coat for each of the boys at Judges. Bill We killed 20 turkeys, and 16 ducks day before yesterday. 20 Sold 20 dz eg-gs at 23 {a capital C with two lines} 23 Sold our turkeys at 9 ½ cts per lb and geese at 5½ Cash Walker came home for his holidays. Minnie and family came to welcome him. �25 Christmas. W had our usual family party, there are 14 of us now. Presents were very abundant Minnie gave me a pair of muffatees and a lovely pair of carpet slippers, Hextall brought a large looking glass for Walker gave me a hand painted card and Gatie gave me a card with real flowers. Hextall gave Walker a silk pocket handkerchief and to Carver and Berry he subscribed to the Globe for 1883, for them, But to enumerate all the articles {continues on the next page of the diary} 1883 that were given by them all to each other would be a long task. In the evening we had a few young people 29 Minnie had a party, which was quite a success. 30 Walker left us again, his stay has been very short but as he was expected to pay a visit elsewhere, he had to go. Jan 1 Minnie came this afternoon. 3 There was a celebration at John Reids last night making him and his wife presentations, they kept it up till four oclock. 5 There has been a great snow storm. Minnie went home today after being storm staid since the second. 8 Carver and Sam went to Hextalls today. Hextall sent us a quarter of a cow he killed. 16 William and Clifton Lowry and Charles left for home they left Maryboro on the 13 but the roads being so drifted did not arrive till the next afternoon. we sent a bee hive to Richard. 17 I sent letters to Cousin C. Angrave and Mrs Angrave 20 John Smith Clara and their two children came 22 Thomas and I went to a large dinner party at Mr Dowlings it is intensely cold. 24 J Smith went home, leaving Clara to go by the cars, on account of the cold. Our young folks with Jenie and Clara and her children went to pay a visit to Minnie 26 Clara returned home �Feb 3 Salisbury, Carver Cecilia and James Walker went to Maryborough, we have D. Allen to do the chores 7 They returned from their visit, having had a very pleasant time 12 Killed a young heifer 1883 Feb 16 Thawing with rain, the snow is extremely deep the road being much higher than the fences. 20 J and S Reid and Mother spent the evening, also Minnie Sam and J and J Walker. 24 Hextall brought a load of barley, and paid for the colt he bought $70, it turned out a very rainy night. 25 Priscilla and children, Minn Sam. and Joshua Reid, made us a visit, it was very stormy. 26 Jimmy W. came to take dimensions etc. of our parlour croquet to make one by 28 Berry is gone to Hextalls, he and Grace went to town this morning, eggs are 25¢ butter 20¢. March 7 Our young folks spent the evening at Mrs Marshalls 9 Sarah and her children spent the day with us. Minnie and family likewise, we are hooking mats 12 Salisbury started to take a load of oats to Hextalls but the roads were so blocked, that he had to leave his load at a house and return home. 15 Marshall young people, and the new teacher and Minnie and family spent the evening the Croquet Parlour Croquet. Carver made is very much admired. the weather continues extremely cold. 16 Berry is gone to Hextalls 18 Very stormy) First goose laid 21 Berry brought 100 sap pails from Sawtells for $12 he also took beef to sell 8 7 all round, he bot a half barrel of Salmon 5,50. and fetched a load of bricks from Hewitts to take to Hillsburg tomorrow �Salisbury took Gaty with the steers to see Jessie. We sent to Rennie for garden seed, Berry and Gatie took musical lessons Got letter from Walker 1883 March 24 Fine but cold) Walkers birthday, Recieved garden seeds from Toronto. Charles Walker came on Thursday and left yesterday Grace went on Thursday evening to the Literary entertainment in Orangeville, she stayed all night at her Aunts, Carver has been working at Minnies, fixing the upstairs on the 22 inst Lizzie Avison was married. 26 It has been softer today Bery & Carver went to the bush and tapped a dozen trees, but it turned stormy so they came home. A surprise taffy party consisting of eighteen young folks went to Minnies, this evening. Berry bought a dollars worth of sugar and syrup, and took it with him to make the candy. 28 Very cold) Sowed Celery & Tomatoes, Carver fixed a case of stuffed birds for Hextall. Rev. Mrs Reid and son took tea and played croquet 29 Minnie came last night on their way to take the baby to the Doctor, she staied {stayed} till to night, Bell is some better it is a very sore throat. April 2 Yesterday Minnie and family, and Jessie Walker were here, Farnells and Mr Pettitt have a large party tonight, Grace, Carver and Berry are there, they took the Croquet board 5 Gatie bot a Waterproof. Butter is 22 Eggs 17. Brought plants out of cellar. Sowed flower seed in window. Our young folks, and Toms young ones Filchet, and M. Fernell are gone to play Croquet at Mr Dowlings We fully expected Walker today, but he has not arrived. 7 More snow, Minnie and children came this afternoon the roads are soft and bad. After expecting Walker on Wednesday and every day since, we recieved today letters to say that he is unable to come home now. He is going to teach in the High school in Simcoe, his eximanations finished on Monday at which he did very well. 1883 April 7 Although we are sorely dissappointed in not seeing Walker, I think he has done quite right. It seems to be a Providential way of earning money to go on with his studies, his vacations are bright spots in our life to which we all look forward to with such pleasure. If all is well he will not be home before July, it is a long time to look forward to, and I do so want to see his face. �9 Yesterday being Sunday Gatie had a sore throat which kept her at home John Walker came to tea. Minnie could not come on account of the roads. The Union question came up and Rev. Mr Reid the vote of the members, they think it better to remain as they are at present. Salisbury and Carver tapped the trees today. 12 Recieved letters from Walker he is at Simcoe, this is the fair in Orangeville, the roads are so bad everyone is on foot. 14 They have had two good runs of sap though they have to go for half a lot through water about two feet deep to get to and from the Sugar bush. We have about seven gallons of Maple Syrup made, George Clingan spent to-day in the bush with the boys, and rode here on one of the steers to keep dry, as the boys were not ready to come home they have a horse and cart. We sent a letter and two books to Walker. Tomatoes are up and Celery coming up, and Asters that have been sown only a week. 18 Set 12 hives of bees out they have wintered well, Minnie and family came. 24 Carver sent to Walker, eggs are 12: butter 20 ¢ A shower of snow, a hard frost last night. Yesterday finished the twelfth hooked mat. 1883 April 25 Walker Wilcox went home having been here a week on a visit. Cecilia is gone to see Minnie. We are feeding nine hives. Young turkey began to lay. 27 Minnie brought me a lovely dress. 28 They sowed some spring wheat among the fall wheat, where the winter has injured it. 30 The sap they boiled on Saturday has made 24 quarts of syrup. Carver has been boiling all day and Berry has gone up tonight. It is raining. Salisbury boiled on Friday, it was 11 oclock AM. when he got home, and it was after one on Saturday night, as they have so far to come home, 2 miles. Cecilia has been to a party at Mr Ingrams to celebrate Marrane Hunters birthday. May 1 Very fine) Gatie spent today in the sugar bush & Jessie Waker Made 23 quarts of syrup today. Sowed pepper again. �3 Berry and Gatie went to Merrills, as it rained too much to work out. they took tea at Minnie and brought Norman back with them. Set turkey hen. Mr Reid and T Black called on their way round to make up 20 dollar for Rev Reid they gave him one dollar. 4 Gatie and Berry went to town shopping Gatie bought herseff an {deen?}, and slippers, and a suit for Loyd Spring 5 Set turkey hen. 6 Gatie walked to town, Miss Stevenson cut her dress and jacket. Carver boiled sap to make vinegar, the season is about over it has not been a good one, thoug they have made about 40 gallon of syrup. 1883 May 12 Berry and Cecilia went to town brought a single set of harness $18.00, and got two Russian Mulbery trees, 75¢ each, finished grain sowing 13 Normans birthday, Minnie and family came to dinner, went to church in the afternoon Berry, Carver, and Gatie, went there for tea Fred Marshall dined with us, First chickens 14 Planted the mulbery trees, onions, mustard, and Lettuce. The ground is covered with snow 15 Planted dwarf peas in garden. First goslings, Carve made rustic baskets. 16 Fine but cold) Wrote to Walker . Planted onions, beet parsley and Savory also planted Gladiolus, bulbs. Berry went to town took plants and trees to Sarah June 3 Priscilla and Hextall came to stay over Sunday 5 Misses Reid and Haley visited Cecilia B 6 Recieved a letter from cousin C Angrave Berry ploughed his Aunt Sarahs garden 7 Sowed Citrons Cucumbers, Squash & Melons Planted Corn, Gatie walke to Minnies Salisbury took a load of oats to town sold them at 45¢ per bshl 9 Gatie returned Mrs J Glovers funeral Thos and Berry attended it, Berry and Gatie went to town, Sent a letter to Cousin Clifton Angrave 10 Guinea hens began to lay. �July 3 First bees swarmed, one of Minnies hives 5 Planted cabbage plants. Aug 28 Minnie has another son {the following is added in blue ink in Elizabeth’s writting} Percy Waub {Whoup?} Walker Reid 1883 October 1 Gatie had not been well for about two weeks but she was much worse today. When Dr Lewis came up to see me (I have been under his care) some time since August, he pronounced her complaint Thyphoid fever, she grew rapidly worse, and Dr Lewis telegraphed to Simcoe to Walker to come home, and I was much worse, he came immediately 4 Minnie came to take care of us. 27 Salisbury took the typhoid fever. Nov 2 Carver took down with the same fever, he and Gatie were both dangerously ill. Salisburys fever lasted three weeks, Carvers the same Gaties a month. When Walker was sent for he started that night, he could not go back to fetch his things for more than nine or ten weeks, he was not in bed nor undressed except to change his clothes for more than eight weeks. When first Gatie took ill I had Eryscphelas {Erysipelas?} one side of the head. Sarah came and staid three weeks. Priscilla was here one week, and my sister Rebecca came from Maryborough and staid one week. After the first three weeks, they were all gone and there was nobody but Walker and Minnie to do every thing for four sick people lying in four room, and Minnie had her three little children, the baby had an abscess on his leg, Under God we owe our loves to the skill and care of Minnie and Walker. 1883 In December Walker went to Simcoe to fetch his things, they were very loath to part with him but he wanted to go to Toronto, which he did for nearly two weeks. 25 Christmas we were all so far recovered as to be able to be about, thought not to do anything. Priscilla and Hextall and children were here as usual, Minnie and family were of course here as if it had not been for her care and kindness we should not have had much Christmas. Walker also came home. �1884 Jan Minnie gave me a nice warm jacket, and a Christmas card Hextall brought me a nice pair of slippers, and each of the others gave me a Christmas card, Walker went to Barrie on the 31st December. Feb Walker came from Toronto to see us, he only staid from Saturday evening, till Monday, but it was a treat to have him even for so short a time. Gatie visited Mrs Pettitt for two weeks. 26 Minnie went home we are so sorry to part with her and the children, her kindness to us can never be repaid. Mr & Mrs A. Simpson paid us a visit. 27 Hextall came, he took a load of late Rose potatoes to G. Dunning @55¢ pr bag. March 1 Berry helped Dowling get hay in as they have Diptheria. 3 Minnie and family came. 4 Cecilia and Carver went to W. Carrols. 5 Carver went to Hextalls, for a few days as he is not strong yet. 12 Gatie has gone on a long promised visit to {continued on the next page of the diary} 1884 March 7 Miss Stevenson, Sold the first eggs @ 20 14 Salisbury was at Mr McPhersons bee hauling lumber from Little Toronto, I wrote to cousin C Brewin and my sister Lowry. Sold 5 young cattle will be two years old in spring, for $28 a head, they are about half fat. 8 Carver came back from Hextalls. 9 Cecilia returned from Mrs Stephensons, Minnie and family were, here, Carver bought 2 Steers from Sam Raid for $60 cash, 11 Carver, Salisbury, and Gatie were at a party at Mr Marshalls. 12 Carver went to Bacons sale, but did not buy anything Albert Simpson got a load of sand from the well they are digging, Keys brought 17 bushels of oats at 32 cents. I do so miss my Minnie, and the dear little children, she can so seldom come over, to see us. �14 Sold a cow to Tho's Hunter for thirty five dollars, J Johnstons had a Surprise party, Mr J. was presented with an arm chair, Mrs J. with a rocking chair and Almira with a ring. The visitors took Sardines, Oysters &, there were over 100 persons there. Thos was one. 15 George Clingan came, D Allen got a load of straw. First cow calved, 19 Thos went to Hextalls, Salisbury sold wheat @90¢ 20 Salisbury sold a load of wheat at 103 pr bs Got letters from Walker and Hextall. Sent for garden seeds 21 Sent to Rennie Toronto for 2 bshls Clove seed. The well is dug 223 feet deep, it has taken them three weeks to dig, Gatie, Salisbury, and Carver were at T. Farnells party 22 Sleighing nearly gone, Thos came from Hextalls 24 Sent letters to Walker, and recieved letters from him " Salisbury and Carver tapped trees, Walkers birthday The boys killed a beef the other day, we kept one side. 25 Toms had a party tonight, our three young folks are to be there, Minnie and family are invited but on account of the state of the roads they can't come. 1884 March 25 Made the first Maple Syrup, Had a letter from Cousin Angrave. Very rainy weather. Brought plants up yesterday. 26 Sowed Tomatoes, Wallflowers, Rosemary and Lavender 31 Walker returned from Toronto, having passed his examens, satisfactorily, he is now B.A. Bachelor of Arts, M.D. Doctor of Medicine & G.M. Master in Surgery. April 4 Our young people were last night at a party at Seth Pattullos 4 Minnie and Walker papered the parlor, Carver colored the ceiling, also papered Cecilias bedroom. 9 Walker has gone to see Hextall. We have made 17 gallons of Syrup, Thirza Dowling was married today. �10 We had a party of young people, who all seemed to enjoy their visit. Walker got his life insured for one thousand dollars. 11 Mr and Mark Ringrose dined with us, Good friday. The boys have hired Andy Keys, $85 for seven months. 12 Walker started of on his way to England. Recieved a letter Go from Cousin Cecilia Brewin. First chickens. 13 Easter Sunday) Mr McPherson dined with us, and John Walker came to tea. Wrote to Walker, the letter will be in Edinburgh when he gets there 16 We have 31 gallons of Syrup made. 18 Hextalls birthday. Wrote to him. 19 Priscilla Menzies came on a visit she seems very poorly Minnie went to town. 20 Sunday) Minnie and family were here. John & Jessie Walker came to tea. Mr Reid PM Minister has joined the Presbyterians 22 Thos went to Hextalls. 23 Very fine) Gatie spent today in the sugar bush. Set 12 hives of bees out. The bees have died in three but they have left lots of honey. Cecilia bought herself a new dress. Heard from Walker at Halifax. 1884 April 24 Carver cleaned out the hives, of the bees set out yesterday. 26 Thos returned from Hextalls. Salisbury & Gatie went to town this evening Sowed wheat yesterday & today. We can just hear the new bell in Orangeville, it cost with the tower $800. We recieved another letter from Walker at Halifax. The steamer could not come in on account of the fog, from Portland so he did not sail till Monday afternoon, they went on board Monday evening. Sailed Tuesday morning 27 Sunday) Fine morning rain in the afternoon, a thunder storm at night �28 Set 2 turkey hens on 19 eggs each. and the last goose. Eugene Beals cleaning up the garden. Minnie went to town this evening, Cecilia went home with them, she will return tomorrow. Sowed peas. Set another turkey 29 Our folks sowed W. Ingrams wheat. Gatie walked home from Minnies. May 3 Cecilia bought herself silk for a jacket. 5 Gatie went with Carver to the bush to make vinegar.. Yesterday she and Salisbury went to Minnies, as she could not come here on account of not having their buggy shaft mended which was broken last fall, she did not come the last Sunday for the same reason. Rev. J Milner preached yesterday. First goslings. 6 Miss Stephenson returned with Cecilia and Salisbury from town and they have driven forward to Minnies, where the two girls will stay a day or two, it Gatie got a letter from Nelly Webster. Eggs are 15¢ 13¢ 7 Rainy all day) Carver bought a bull of T. Esery for fifty five dollars. cash. 8 Rainy) Gatie & Miss Stephenson came back from Minnies. 10 Salisbury and Gatie are gone to town Miss Stephenson went home with them. Carver went to the Sugar bush tonight to fetch the pails home, it has been a poor season, so much rain, sometimes nearly a week to-gether, without frost. We have about 40 gallons of Syrup and 2 kegs of vinegar. 12 Yesterday Sunday. The young folks took tea at Mrs Hoars. This is the third Sunday running that Minnie could not come, I do miss her so much. 14 Minnie went to town and brought us a letter from Walker written on board the steamer "Parisian," in which vessel he left 1884 May 14 Halifax on the 22nd April and landed at Liverpool on the {sentence left unfinished} They had a remarkably fine passage, I quote from his letter describing the voyage as it may be interesting to read sometime "As I told you in letter from Halifax we were detained there The boat got in there on Monday afternoon, and we went on board and had dinner at six. She did not however go out till daylight the next morning. On that morning I got up feeling rather shaky, which feeling became more pronounced at breakfast table, which I was obliged to leave rather hurriedly. The same tale would �apply to the other meals that day. I spent most of my time in my birth {berth} and a little on deck. The next day I spent much in the same way excepting that I did not go to the Saloon for meals: had them in my stateroom. On Thursday I felt a great deal better, but still had my meals in the State room, and spent a good part of the time on deck. The next day I was all right and enjoyed myself thoroughly. Sea sickness is not -- was not in my case at least-- anything like as bad as I had expected. I have often felt many times more uncomfortable under a sick headache. We had fog for the first two days or so till we got 600 or 700 miles from land. On Wednesday, Thurs-day, and Friday we met and passed several vessels, the majority of them being large s-ailing vessels. They looked most beautiful, with all sails filled by the breeze, like large white birds. Our runs up to-day have been as follows. Tuesday up to noon 76 miles; Wed. 273: Thurs. 315: Friday, 340: Sat. 333; Sun 334: Monday today 338: We have still some 700 miles to go yet. We might have made better time it is said, but the Captain does not want to put into Liverpool before Wednesday night, so that some other vessel may go out on Thursday and he have a weeks holiday. We entered the Gulf stream on Wednesday, and left {continued on the next page of the diary} it on Friday. {blank space} Early on Thursday morning we passed a large iceberg to which I am sorry not to have seen. However none of the passengers as far as I'm aware saw it either. On Friday we saw several shoals of porpoises, which were leaping out of the water, and very pretty they looked. On Saturday I had the pleasure of seeing a whale spouting about a couple of miles away from the ship, and soon after another partly rose out of the water quite close to the vessel. Since there has been seen nothing of importance or interest. On Saturday night the sea became considerably agitated and the ship rolled from side to side so much that I hardly got any sleep. All day yesterday, although the sea was quite smooth but for the swell, the same rolling was kept up, and I was very much afraid that I was going to be sick again; However the wind freshened through the night and they put up some sail which steadies the ship. She is said to be the steadiest that crosses the Atlantic. I have a very nice state room along with a young Englishman who is on his way home. He was worse sick than I, although he had crossed before. Our Stateroom is one of the most comfortable on the vessel. The accommodations are splended. I'm glad I took your advice and got some lemons, for lemonade is the only thing I care to drink for the tea and coffee are simply execrable. The ships supply of lemons ran out a day or two ago and now I'm almost the only one who enjoys that comfort. There are about 80 Cabin passengers, I'm convinced that this is a much more pleasant time for crossing than a month or so later, when it is so hot, and the vessel crowded. There have been as many as 200 Cabin passengers on board this vessel. Yesterday we had service on board in the morning; the surgeon read it. 1884 �May 16 Planted early potatoes. 17 Finished sowing grain. 19 Sowed lettuce, mustard, & cress. Carver took out the double windows. Thunderstorm tonight 20 Salisbury got a boy named William Hutchinson from the boys home at Stratford, he is eleven years old. Salisbury bought me a lovely fuchia On 17th inst. the roughs in Orangeville broke all the windows in the Church occupied by the Lords army, also several windows in the town hall, where the above people were holding a meeting. Turned the calves out to grass. 26 Got letters from Walker and sent some to him. Hextall and family came night before last, and left today. On Saturday the three young {Hoers?} spent the afternoon, Thomas and they boys arranged about the farm but it is not finally settled yet. 30 The ground was covered with snow this morning, it has been very cold the last three days, a hard frost two night. Washed the dining room and one bedroom carpets. Cleaned dining room. June 8 Came home from Minnies where I have been since the 4th I had a very pleasant visit it is nearly a year since I was there before. I have not been anywhere since last July. Parker Lowry and J Smith paid us a visit. 26 Returned from Hextalls where I have been nine days I had a very pleasant visit. Hextall is not well the Dr. says he has enlargement of the heart. The day Carver drove me to Hextalls he killed a mink and captured three young ones. About a month since Carver was very poorly, he went to Dr. Lewis who prescribed for him and he is now much better. The weather has been extremely hot. Last Saturday 28th as Salisbury was driving to Orangeville in the wagon, the sun seemed to shine so fiercely on him as to make him sick, and ever since when {continued on the next page of the diary} 1884 he is in the sun he turns sick July 1 Very hot. The annuan Sabbath school picnic was held today in A Simpsons bush, our three young folks were, in the evening Salisbury and Gatie went for a ride on horsback, Minnie spent the afternoon here. �7 Yesterday very cold) Rode to town today with Minnie it is more than two years since I have been shopping before. Recieved letters from Walker, Carver got chilled yesterday and has been very poorly today not able to be up, Donald Crawford buried. 8 Carver being better but not able to work has gone to Minnies 25 Finished hay harvest they hauled 76 loads, of hay. The Cholera has broken out in some parts of France. It will be well if it does not reach England before Walker is ready to leave. 28 There are better news of the Cholera, it is decreasing in France, Walker in his letter says there is not much danger of its getting to England. We hear from Walker every week, sometimes oftener. 30 Gatie and Salisbury went to Hextalls, he is improving. August 1 Farnells dog bit their baby very badly on the cheek the doctor sewed it up. 5 Carver and Gatie went to get Huckleberries, they got about two large pails full it came on heavy rain about 2 or 3 oclock. 9 I rode to Orangeville with Minnie 14 Gatie Minnie and I and several friend took tea at Mrs Marshalls. 20 What might have been a serious accident happened on Monday. On Sunday evening Gatie rode home with Minnie, as she was coming here the next day. On Monday morning as they were passing 1884 a small house, close to the road. Walker Wilcox waved his straw hat out of the upper window which frightened the horse they got him stopped when W.W. came down and waved his hat again, though Minnie called to him to stop, the horse jumped to the side of the road upsetting the buggy over Minnie Gatie and the three children. It was a mercy they were not killed or badly hurt, none of them were any worse but Gatie who must have been struck by the buggy as she was lame and stiff all over for some days. Sep 6 Last night there was a social in the PM Church it went off well. 13 Finished harvest, Gatie went one a picnic to the Forks of the Credit. �26 Walker arrived at home from England, he had a very rough passage, and was very seasick he does not look nearly as well as we had expected to see him. We have very great cause for thankfulness, that he has got safe back again, he passed his final examens at Edinburgh with his usual success, after he left Edinburgh, he took a tour through the Highlands, from there to London after seeing the principal sights there he visited our friends, by whom he was very warmly recieved. Oct 12 Walker left this morning to live in Toronto, where he is going to practice, we are so sorry to lose him so soon, but there was a good opening in Toronto so he thought it best to go, although he would have very much have liked to have staid longer at home, he brought us a number of things from England. A Telescope for Salisbury illegible {Continues on the next page of the diary} 1884 A monoscope and Steriscope combined, two Microscopes and views of the Highlands, Montrose Abbey, and other places, and many other things. Otc {Oct} 23 Recieved letters from Walker, in which he informs us of the death of Miss {Keith?} which took place on the 21st inst of Typhoid fever, they had three doctors besides Walker, she was ill just a week. When Walker came from England he brought me the best Album I ever saw. 28 Thrashed 29 The day of voting on the Scott act, it passed by a large majority Nov 3 Finished thrashing 3 1/2 days at $7.00 per day 10 Went on a visit to Minnies. 16 Came home from Minnies, had a very nice visit. Dec 26 Christmas has come and gone again, we had our usual family meeting. Walker arrived on the evening of the 24th and Hextalls family on the 25th as also Minnies, we had a very merry and happy Christmas, with the usual interchange of presents. Hextall brought me a lovely shawl to wear in the house, and Minnie brought me a pair of the nicest felt shoes I ever saw, also Christmas cards from all. Mary Simpson of Brantford sent me a pair of crocheted slippers. Minnie, Hextall and Walker all left us on the 26th Gatie accompanied Walker to Toronto on a visit 31 Recieved letter from Gatie 1885 �Carver came home from Minnies where he has staid two nights, hunting in the daytime, he shot ten partridges, which makes more than 30 he has shot this fall, he sold the ten birds at $2.50 and two fox skins at 75¢ each 7 Gatie arrived by the evening train from Toronto, she has had a most pleasant visit 9 Minnie took Bell to Dr. Lewis to have an abcsess lanced that is under her chin. Carver sold some turkeys on Christmas Eve at 12¢ pr lb the Gobbler weighed 25 lbs and made three dollars 18 Hextall drove up from town where he had a load of wheat, he looks so well. 20 Salisbury went to Hextalls with the chrusher, and Gatie and Carver went to a Reception party at R. Hendersons, he and his bride arrived at home in the evening, there was a large party to welcome them. 26 Carver and Gatie attended a teameeting in the Methodist church in Orangeville, it has been enlarged, cushioned and reopened. 28 Salisbury came home from Hextalls. Carver Gatie and Salisbury spent the evening at Mr Fitchets. 30 The three young folks went to Mr Houres, they had a pretty large party. Feb 5 Gatie went to a quilting at Mrs W. Farnels, and Salisbury and Carver went there at night, there was a large party. 6 Gatie and the boys went to a party at Minnies they had a nice time. 7 Killed 7 pigs, got welcome letters from Walker he is so good to write ever week. 9 My birthday Minnie gave me a lovely card 1885 Feb 9 Miss Stephenson came, to go to Minnies 16 We had some young people to spend the evening 17 A teameeting in the Providence Church, the proceeds to be given to Mr Cade. 26 Salisbury Carver and Gatie went last night to a party at Mrs Michael Robinsons, Mrs Dowling spent the evening at our house {blank space} Recieved a letters from Walker �27 Last night night our young folks attended a party at Albert Simpsons, given for the purpose of presenting Mrs R Henderson, and Jessie Walker with a toilet set each, for playing in the church. Mrs A Simpson and Mrs Fitchett went round to get subscriptions for that purpose, They purposed giving Salisbury a present as he has been so useful in managing the singing, but he declined having anything, and requesting that it be given to Mrs Henderson instead. 28 Salisbury and Gatie have gone to the Hextalls W. Hoare dined here March 2 Gatie and Salisbury returned home from Hextalls. Hextall is going to ship his pork tomorrow to Toronto, one of his pigs is as large round the neck as our horse, "Charley" is round the body. Hens began to lay. The young folks went in the evening to Minnies to meet some friends. 4 Hendersons sale 5 Minnie and Carver went to Hextalls 7 Mrs. J Lamb died last night. Mrs Fitchett paid us a visit. 9 The stormiest day of this winter. Salisbury went to J Bacons to get seed oats, it got so stormy he had to leave his load the roads were blocked up. 1885 March 12 The fair day in Orangeville. The boys took a yoke of oxen down but did not sell as they could not get what they wanted for them, there were twelve yoke of oxen in the fair and only 2 sold. 13th Mrs J. Lamb died. 17 My brother Richards birthday. Salisbury fetched Gatie from Minnies where she has been since the evening of the twelvth, storm staid. A great snowstorm came on last Saturday which lasted over Sunday on Monday Carver and Salisbury broke the road. 18 Salisbury and Gatie went to town for music lessons. Sold the first butter and eggs; the former is 15¢ pr lb and eggs 13¢ pr dozen. I wrote to Walker and Gatie wrote to the two Miss Milners. 21 Extremely cold) Gatie and Salisbury went to town; he took a fat pig he got only ¢510 pr cwt it weighed 290 lbs. W got a parcel of Clothes Walker sent for the boys, also a letter from him, he is doing wonderfully well considering the short time he has been practising. First goose egg. Sent to Rennies for garden seeds, and bulbs. 23 Three geese are laying. �24 Very stormy) {illegible} Walkers birthday. Priscilla & Hextall came 25 Hextall & family returned home. Minnie & family spent the day here. Sent letters to Walker. Recieved seeds from Rennie 26 Fine) Sowed Tomatoes and Celery. A sheep died. Planted Runuculus bulbs in pot 30 Mrs J Wilcox and family paid us a vist. Recieved letters from Walker. Salisbury and Gatie paid a visit to Mr Lightles. 31 Carver has gone to Toronto, he has not been well lately, so he is got to consult Walker. There is great excitement about Riels rebellion, in the NorthWest. April 6 Carver returned from Toronto George Clingan spent the day here A Simpson and wife paid us a visit. papers were signed concerning the boys having the farm. Mr Pettitt spent yesterday with us he left at noon today Salisbury and Carver are to have the farm, consisting of 100 acres here and 100 acres wild land, and twenty acres which adjourn this and on which they have to pay $4 a {wilt?} 1885 April 6 interest @7 pr cent until paid in consideration of their paying their parents or either of them every year as long as either of them live $300 and twelve cords of firewood yearly, said sum to be paid on the first day of February in each year, if not paid within twenty days after it is due they can be sued and obliged to pay all expenses. After the death of both parents Salisbury & Carver have to pay Minnie and Gatie each 8500 in three years 9 The boys sold a yoke of oxen at the fair for $3100 without the yoke. 10 Sent letters to Walker and recieved latters from him. The weather continues cold. 17th Tapped trees 20 Warm) The snow has melted very quickly today, it is deep on the roads yet except near town. Thomas went to the States to visit James Myers, his brother in law. 25 Recieved a letter from Thos he had arrived safely at J. Myers and liked the appearance well. 30 Recieved a letter from Cousin Clifton May 2 Sowed 12 acres wheat Oats 40¢ Potatoes 25¢ pr bag Butter is 14¢ Eggs 11¢ Hay $13 pr ton �5 Thunder last night this morning ground is covered with snow. 9When we rose this morning the snow is three or four inches deep Carver got a letter from Walker and Salisbury wrote to him. 12 Fine) Gatie visited at W. Ingrams. First chickens yesterday Set first turkey on twenty eggs. Planted Gladiolus bulbs. Carver is at Minnie drilling grain in, Salisbury walked to the Sugar bush any gathered 70 pails of sap as it was a sharp frost last night Salisbury set out the bees, there are only 5 hives alive, there are eight gone up, all have left lots of honey. This has been an exceptionally bad winter for bees, many have lost all they had. It has been an extremely cold winter, the very severe frost lasting unusually long. 14 Very warm) Fair day, Salisbury sold two fat young cattle for $67. Heard from Thos and Hextall 1885 May 16 There has been a rebellion of the half breeds in the North West Territory headed by Riel who was taken prisoner yesterday Heard from Walker. A friend in Toronto writes us that his brilliant doings, in the way of curing the sick are talked of wherever he goes, he is exceedingly busy now. 18 Yesterday when we went to let out our goslings nine fine ones we found the rats, as we suppose had taken every one of them. Today Sam & Minnie went to town, and saw Mrs Pettitt who had come to town shopping. Mrs Reid Senr returned with them and paid us a visit. Carver boiled the last sap for this year on Saturday it has been a very poor season we have only about 12 gallons of syrup. Walker wrote for the young folks to go down. June 11 Recieved a letter from Hextall, they are all quite well, 12 young turkeys hatched. Jewel had a colt, a lively and very pretty one. 16 Jess has a colt, it is wonderfully large and finely formed, but its knees are weak and swolen, its hind legs are strong, it can stand on them, it wont suck either. it is fat and round, they gave it whiskey a tablespoonful in milk and rubbed its legs with camphor and whiskey. 17 The colt is much improved, Salisbury fed it different times throught the night, it can stand and suck now. Minnie and family came today also Mr Ringrose senr he does not look at all well. We were talking about sheep when Mr Ringrose said he used to wash sheep in England, the regular rate was 500 pr day he washed in 1400 in two days and one day he washed 706 one spring he washed sheep every day for a month except Sundays �23 Hextall Priscilla & baby came. 22 Edward Gikes came to live. The church occupied and bought by the Lord's Army is burnt down, without doubt the work of an incendiary, it was a very good building. July 1 This has been a busy day in Orangeville. Procession in the morning. Games in the afternoon and fireworks {in the evening?} 1885 July 8 We had a large party of young folks, who seemed to enjoy themselves well. The weather was everything that could be wished. Our large lawn, croquet ground and garden were much admired. 28 Rev. R Stevenson paid us a visit yesterday and left this afternoon. Gatie has picked 40 quars of raspberries already, and Carver picked this morning a wooden pailful in three hours. The weather is very hot, they finished the hay yesterday except the rakings which they have got in today, it was a good crop. The barley is turning fast. Our bees have all swarmed twice, except one of Carvers which has only swarmed once. Our young folks spent the evening at Mr Lightles. 31 Thomas returned from his visit to our relatives in Michigan. Mr Wonch sent the boys each a walking cane and some other things of his own manufacturing, and his daughter sent Gatie quite a number of presents. August 4 Began to cut barley, the weather has been so hot, it has ripened without filling. 11 Cut the Spring wheat, it is so badly rusted as to be no use either for bread or seed. 19 Finished hauling the barley, it is a fair crop, except some which owing to the excessive heat ripened before it felled out, the weather has been fine, althougs it threatened rain very many times. Began to haul wheat. 23 Fine & Cool) Thomas today returned to Ermet, St Clare County State of Michigan, just after he left we got letters to him and Gatie from May Wonch and her father in which they both expressed pleasure at the prospect of Thomas's paying them another visit. Sep 5 Hextall and family and Minnies family spent the day here Recieved a letter from Clara Brewin my cousin Johns daughter their address is "513 North 2nd St. Camden N J." 1885 �Sep 15 Gatie went to Toronto this morning, to pay Walker a visit and also to attend the Exhibition. Carver went there this afternoon as he had not time to go with Gatie. 17 Salisbury went to Toronto this morning, and Carver returned home this evening. Mr and Mrs Harris paid us a visit a day or two since 18 Salisbury returned to night 21 Gatie came back from her visit. Walker is very busy with his practise and building his house. Miss M sent me such a lovely china cup and saucer. 25 Yesterday and today Salisbury cradled the oats at the bush lots Minnie and family, Salisbury and I paid a visit to Hextalls on the 22nd. Spent a very pleasant day. Mr & Mrs Fitchett took tea with us Oct 2 Sent letters to Cousins Cecilia & Hextall. Show in Orangeville which all our folks attended, none of us exhibited any thing. 4 The three young folks took tea at Minnies. Preserved the latest Crabs. 6 Cold) Addie Marshall paid us a visit. 11 Mr and Mrs Gordon, and Wesley Gordon & Harriet West dined here. 12 Tea meeting at the reopening of the Providence Church. 21 Sent newspapers to Thomas. Gatie spent the day at Mrs Stephensons. 27 Gatie had a letter from May Wonch, she says Thos. is well and enjoying himself. I spent the day at Sarah's, Mr Pettitt went home he came to see us on Saturday Dec 2 Hextall came, h returned home the next morning. Got a new sewing machine $30. 10 Mr and Mrs John Curry and baby staid the night here. 21 Finished threshing for this time, they have been threshing three and a half days. Andrew and James Hughson did the work the other day we recieved a letter from Clara Brewin and photos of herself and her brother John C. Brewin. 27 Wrote to Thos, & Walker Miss Stephenson has been here two days, Carver drove her home tonight. �22 William Taylor dined here, we had a very interesting account of his {illegible} the rebellion in the North West where he fough in two battles 1885 Dec 16 Thos. returned from Michigan. Joseph Wonch sent some uncommonly fine apples, as well as a bag of dried ones, also seed corn. 24 We have sold our turkeys at 10 cts and geese at 6¢ eggs 20 and butter is only 13¢. We have just learned that by tellegram that my brother Richards wife Cordelia died this morning. 25 Christmas day Minnie and family and Hextall and his family are here. Walker was coming if he could possibly get away so Salisbury drove to town to meet the train but Walker was unable to leave his numerous patients, as soon as Salisbury got back we dined and then Thomas and he started to Maryborough 27 Hextall and his two little boys returned home. Priscilla with the baby girl went home with Minnie. Carver killed a very large Raccoon. 28 We all recieved written invitations to Walkers marriage, Gatie went to Toronto, Salisbury and Thomas returned from Maryborough. 31 Carver and Salisbury went to Toronto to be present at the wedding. Thomas and I could not very well go, as it is such cold weather. This evening Walker was married to Emma Milner, by Mr Lee assisted by Milner. 1886 Janry 1 Carver returned home, he took with him to Toronto 24 Partridges which he had shot as we heard they were worth 75 per pair, but it has come on a regular thaw so he only made 40¢ pr pair 2 Salisbury came back, they have had a very good time the bride had lots of presents. 5 Gatie returned home. We received letters from Cousin C Brewin in England and from Clara Brewin in New Jersey also from Mary Simpson and one from Cousin Kate Stevenson who with her sister marion are in Hanover in Germany. 12 Sent a letter to Cousin Cecilia Brewin in England Harry Marshall died of Diptheria Croup. 1886 �Jan 19 Gatie vaccinated Minnies three children with points Walker sent 18 Salisbury went to help Hextall haul sawlogs. 19 Carver caught a Skunk in a trap. he killed four Raccoons he has dressed the skins for a sleigh robe. Gaties vaccination not having properly taken, she revaccinated herself with vaccine from little Percys arm, she also operated on two of Albert Simpsons children, and Isaacs Reids little girl. 24 Gaties revaccination has acted very favorably, owing we suppose to the former operation having been so recently done, the last came to a head and had begun to die off on the sixth day, she was pretty sick on the fourth day. Feb 9 My birthday, Minnie gave me some lovely embroidery. 18 Our three young people spent the evening at the Fitchetts 19 Gatie, Carver and Salisbury paid a visit to Seth Patullo, some other young people were there. 20 Last night was the snow storm of the season, the wind was fearfully high and very severe frost. March 11 Recieved a letter from cousin Cecilia Brewin in which she says cousins Corah and Hextall are both very ill the latter she fears will not recover 13 Wrote to cousin Cecilia. 20 A great thunder storm which lasted nearly all night 22 The trees have been covered with ice, it was 2 inches thick on the smallest twigs, our garden is a perfect wreck, the poplar trees are bare poles. 24 Walkers birthday. April 6 A most terrific wind, all day, and a snow fall at night which has blocked the roads again. 8 Salisbury came home from Hextalls where he went with him last Saturday he has been helping him to saw firewood and chrush grain he had both the chrusher and sawing machine in the wagon the roads were very bad. Carver tapped trees 1886 �April 10 Made about 4 Imperial gallons of Maple Syrup 12 Made seven galls imperial syrup, rained all day. 13 Made 4 3/4 gallons imperial Maple syrup Recieved a letter from Cousin Cecilia Brewin conveying the tidings of dear cousin Elizabeth Hextalls death which took place on the 23rd of March. she was 88 years old. 17 Carver has gone to Toronto to consult Walker as he (Carver) has not been well lately. 18 Hextalls birthday. Vey hot First turkey laid. there has been no frost for a week, last Sunday as Minnie and family came here they could hardly get along for the depth of snow on the roads. today I went to Minnies, the snow is all gone, the roads are quite dry in some places in others muddy enough. 21 Carver returned home. Walker sent me a Pineapple, it was delicious eating. Our garden looks quite gay already the violets are a mess of lovely flowers the daffodils are in full bloom, and there are snowdrops and pansies. The cabbage seeds came up in four days after sowing. 26 C Haley was taken very ill, he had not been feeling well and someone advised him to take some nutmeg, he eat two, his life was despaired of, the Dr. said the nutmeg had dried up his blood. May 24 Hextall and Priscilla came as usual. 27 First turkey hatched. Planted Melon and citron seeds. Planted some early corn about the 21st. Sowed flower seeds in garden June 11 They have began to raise the barn 14 Finished raising the barn it took half a day on Friday all day on Saturday, and till half past two on Monday 17 Carver went to Hextalls 20 Alwyns birthday Hextall and he came over, Hextall is going to help build under the barn. 22 Walker arrived home this evening, on a short visit after an absence of a year and a half, it seemed just like old times to have him home again if only for a day 23 Walker returned to Toronto, he could not possibly stay longer �July 16 Emma Walkers wife has been here about a week we enjoyed her visit very much September 20 I have been on my first visit to Toronto, which I have enjoyed exceedingly. I went on Saturday morning and returned on Wednesday evening, Salisbury went on Wednesday morning and came back on Friday. Minnie Gatie and Carver went on Thursday, and Minnie and Carver returned on Saturday Gatie staid till the next Monday. We found Walker very busy he met me at the Station and put me on the train on my return he has a lovely house. October 1 Show fair in Orangeville, this morning the ground was covered with snow, and in the afternoon there was a violent snow storm 7 Minnie and children, Salisbury and I spent a very pleasant day at Hextalls. 11 Salisbury Minnie and her little ones returned from our visit to Maryborough, we went on Saturday 9th spent Sunday at P. Lowrys and came home today, we had a very short but pleasant time, it was lovely weather. 26 Grace and I took tea with my sister Sarah. 27 Minnie and I paid a visit to Mrs Staur. Flocks of Snowbirds 29 Finished getting in turnips 30 A lovely day. Gatie and Mr and Mrs Fitchett drove to town with Charley and our buggy. Dec 25 Christmas, Walker and Em came by the morning train from Toronto, they had, much to our regret, to return this evening as Walker cannot be spared longer from his patients. Hextall only came, as the children have the hooping cough. Minnie and family were here, we have had a very pleasant day the only drawback being the short time they could stay and Priscilla and the children not being with us. 1887 Jany 28 Gatie has gone to pay her long promised visit to Walker Feb 14 First lamb. 16th 2 more lambs smart and strong 6 Hens began to lay �March 5 Geese began to lay. April 8th Set first goose 13 Rebecca Lowry returned home after a visit of nearly two weeks. 23 Hextal has another little daughter, {added later: Flora May} April 9 Carver boiled the first sap, he also killed a Raccoon. March 23rd Sowed Celery & Tomatos. Tomatoes came on 10th April NCelery up 15 A heavy thunder storm, it was so dark about 5 or 6 oclock that we had a lamp lighted over an hour, Carver was in the sugar bush through it all, as it would not do to leave May 2 Planted Gladiolus bulbs. April 30th Sowed Cabbage seed & Planted {Reinus?} 12 Finished sowing grain, bush lot included. April 29 Boiled syrup for the last time, we have made between 40 and 50 gallons of syrup. June 9 Mrs Lowry arrived on a visit, she is very poorly. 10 Gatie and her Aunty Lowry paid Minnie a visit. 11 Salisbury, Mrs Lowry and I went to Hextalls. Aug Gatie got her foot badly hurt through a horse treading upon it. Nov 1 I returned from Toronto where I have been 11 days I have had a very pleasant time, Walker is very busy, he has a very large practise. 25 Christmas, we all met once more except Emma Walkers wife, who could not leave, but she sent a very beautiful drawing which Walker had put such a handsome frame on. There was the usual interchange of Christmas presents in which every one of the little ones were remembered. Walker was obliged to return to Toronto the same evening, and he would have to go round to visit his patients after he got home. 1888 May 31 Cecilia and Minnie returned from Maryboro where they went on a visit last Saturday they had a very pleasant time. �June 23 Walker and Em arrived on a short visit. 25 Walker returned home as he could not be away from his practise longer, however it has been very nice to have them here if only for so short a time. 19 The weather has been very hot lately today the thermometer stood at 100 in the shade. 27 Cold frosty air. Sep 24 Carver and Gracia returned from Toronto, where they had been to the Exhibition and to visit Walker as well. Salisbury and Priscilla have been there too. Dec 25 We had our Christmas reunion but Minnie and family staid at home as Hextalls children have all four of them had the diptheria, they happily recovered so I sent for them to come, as I know how much the children had thought of coming, but we thought it better that Minnie's children should not meet them, although Hextall had used every precaution Walker came though Em could not he had to return the same evening; as soon as he got home he had his horse brought out, and visited his patients, after that was done, he had two new calls which kept him up till 4 oclock next morning They all gave me lovely presents and though Minnie was absent I had my Christmas present from her all the same. 1889 Jan 26 Minnie Grace and Carver have been to Hextalls as he has been very poorly, he is some better, it is his heart that is the trouble. Alwyn has been ill but he is better, although he looks pale and thin. 1889 Feb 20 Rebecca Lowry and her sister Louisa returned home from a visit to us. 28 Minnie sold her turkeys @ 11¢ pr lb. The weather has been very cold for about 3 weeks last Sunday it was 23 degrees below Zero, it was 50 in Manitoba Feb 18 Walker has a fine little boy, born today. March 19 Carver returned from a visit to Walker, {added later: Alan Ross.} 25 We have Celery and Tomatoes up. �25 Made Maple Syrup12 1/2 gallons 2 boilings, today and day before yesterday, the first of the season April 2 Thos. went to Toronto. 6 Recieved a letter from Thomas Rydall informing us of the death of his son Richard from Inflamation of the lungs and Pleuracy, three others of the family have been ill in the same way but are recovering. Grace had a letter from Richard only a month ago in which he said he should probably visit us this summer. June 13 We have had a visit from Walker and Em. and Baby they staid a little over a week, it was such a treat to have Walker home if only for such a short time he has been ill, a short time before they came inflamation of the bowels. July June 29 Grace returned from Toronto, where she has been the last nearly two weeks she went to Niagara, and to the island, she enjoyed her visit immensely. Oct 17 Came home from Toronto, where I have been two weeks. Minnie and the children accompanied me we all had a very pleasant visit, we went to most of the places of interest and Walker so kindly took me {Continued on the next page of the diary} {inserted later: Dec 20 Hextall has another son they call him John Hextall Simpson} {continued from previous page} for several drives so that I saw more of Toronto than I ever thought I should. Dec 25 We have had our annual gathering. Minnie and family, and Walker and Em. and Baby, we had a nice time, though Walkers visit was so short, as they did not arrive til about noon, as the train was late, and he was obliged to return by the six oclock train. Hextall could not come, as they had another little boy added to their family on the 20th inst. We all had lots of Christmas gifts as usual. 1889 Jany 6 We have bought lots 24 and 25 on the east side of First Street in Orangeville, for six hundred dollars. Feb 23 The country has been visited with a severe epidemic called "La Grippe", all of our family have had it all those away as well as us at home, it was soon after New Years when we first took it, and we are not thoroughly recovered yet. �14 Toronto University is burned down through the upsetting of a lighted coal oil lamp, it was the evening of the annual Convercation, {convocation?} It was the finest building in the Dominion, and considered the finest specimen of Norman architecture in America. 26 We have had the pleasure of a visit from Hextall and his two eldest boys. 1890 May 23 I have just returned from Toronto, where I have been staying, more than three weeks. I have enjoyed my visit, especially the lovely drives with Walker. 1890 May who did every thing in his power to make my stay a pleasure. Em and Baby came with me to stay a little over a week July 14 Gatie went to Toronto on a visit. Aug. Walker and Em. and Baby have been here about two weeks the baby has quite recovered his health, as well as almost got rid of Whooping cough, of which he has had a severe spell. Sep Gatie Carver and Salisbury have been to the Exhibition at Toronto. Nov Walker has left Toronto principally on account of his and the babys health, and has bought a house in Orangeville on the corners of Faulkland and Zina Sts, he is making extensive improvements in the house. Dec 19 Hextall had his sale today, he sold his implements and stock, except a horse and cow, and is coming to live in Orangeville. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} Mr. J.H. Simpson's sale, held on the 19th ult. at Mono Centre, was a decided success. The live stock, as advertised, brought above $700, while a grand clearing in other departments was also effected. The sale was a large one, Mr. Simpsons's stock of implements and machinery being very large and complete. Joe Reid won high commendation as auctioneer, giving excellent satisfaction. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} �25 We have had our usual Christmas gathering, only Em. being absent, she have to spend Christmas at her fathers They all gave me lovely presents 1891 Jany 27 {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} ---------MONO CENTRE----------Correspondence to the Advertiser. An instance of neighborly regard and good-feeling was exhibited at Mono Centre a week ago Tuesday evening, when a representation of the adherents of the Methodist church waited upon Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Simpson at their residence to express regret at the loss of their old neighbors, who are removing to Orangeville. An exceedingly pleasant evening was spent, in the course of which several speeches were made by gentlemen present, and a presentation of a copy of Matthew Henry's Commentary and a set of china was made Mr. and Mrs. Simpson respectively, accompanies by the following address: To Mr. and Mrs. Simpson,---Having heard with deep regret of your proposed departure from our midst, we, the members and friends of Ebenezer church, desire to show our appreciation of the services so freely and generously rendered by presenting to you some slight memorial of our regard and esteem. We recall with feelings of pleasure many delightful associations in which you have taken part and into which you have infused new life and vigor by your sprightliness of mind and congeniality of disposition, but above all do we wish to express our gratitude for the readiness with which you have given your hands to every good work. By your removal from amongst us the church loses two of its most promising members and ever-ready helpers. But that this memorial may not altogether consist of empty thanks for good received, we desire, in the presentation of this Commentary and set of china, to give you a more tangible proof of our esteem, trusting that you will not consider the relative value but rather regard it as a feeble expression of good-will on our part. With sadness do we part from you; often when you are gone will our minds conjure up old associations, the remembrance of which will fill our hearts with joy and gladness. In departing from our midst you carry with you our best wishes for your temporal and eternal welfare, and we hope and trust that wherever you may choose a home in the future kind friends may never be wanting; and when the sands of life are run you may receive a crown of life that fadeth not away. Signed on behalf of Ebenezer church----W. AURTHER, J. WALLER, V. DYNES.---------{Back to Elizabeth’s writing} Feb. 6 Hextall removed to Orangeville. �{The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} In Orangeville, on April 8th, John Hextall, son of J.H.Simpson, aged 15 months and 20 days. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} April 8 Hextalls baby died of Diphteria croup, he was such a remarkable fine boy so noble looking, and always so good. 1891 May 9 Mr and Mrs Milner returned home Mr M. has been at Walkers a week Carver is boiling the last sap. They are finishing sawing to day. June 6 Mr & Mrs Wonch have paid us a visit of about a week. July 6 W have had a garden party, which all say was a perfect success. There were over two hundred people here, three ministers Rev. Puison, Thornly, and Ferguson, we had the Orchestra from Orangeville & Chinese lanterns. It threatened rain several times in the day, but kept off till just as the party broke up it commenced to rain and rained hard all night. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} The garden party held at the residence of Mr. Thos. Simpson, East Garafraxa, on Monday evening was a most successful affair. The Orangeville orchestra played choice selections to a large audience during the evening. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 9 Edward Gilkes left here to go to England 11 Our young folks have gone to a picnic at Dufferin lake. 17 Salisbury Carver and Grace attended a Sunday school garden party at Mr. Cornelious's. Papered and put a new carpet down in Carvers from Preserved red and black currants, also goosberries. Bell has had diptheria Norman and Percy staid here 5 weeks. Sep 5 A little girl has been added to Walkers family {added at a later date, by Elizabeth's hand:} Marjorie Simpson Nov Percy and Bell have both had juandice. Thanksgiving day, we had 23 to dinner �Dec 25 We had our usual annual party all were here except Em. and her two children, she is in Toronto, we had lovely presents given to us 30 Our young folks had a party, there were about 40 guests, every thing passed of well. 1892 Jany My sister Sarahs two boys have diptheria Parker Lowry has been kicked by a horse some of his ribs broken and his head hurt Walker has entered into partnership with Dr. Lewis. 3 Doctor Orton died in Guelph, his father and mother were very intimate friends of my parents. Doctor R. Ortons three brothers are all doctors, also his fathers and uncles, and Grandfathers were doctors in England. {The following are two separate newspaper articles:} Guelph, Jan. 3. ---Dr. Orton died this afternoon from blood poisoning after a few days' illness. The poisoning was caused by the green lining of his slippers. He was a brother to Dr. Orton, of Winnipeg. ORTON---At Guelph, January 3rd. Dr. Richard Orton, fell asleep in Jesus, aged 52 years. PARKER--At Orangeville, on Sunday, Dec. 27 Emily, beloved wife of F.R. Parker, aged 24 years. '' {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} Feb 9 My birthday. Grace who is visiting at Caledon East made and sent me a lovely set of toilet mats. Minnie is making a double Irish chain quilt. My sister Sarah sent me a very nice book, and my niece Rebecca Lowry worked and sent a very elaborate and beautiful pair of pillow shams. March 8 My brother Richard came from South River to pay us a visit. April 18 Cresswell Wilcox came on a visit July 15 We have had a barn raising, it is a very large frame building, with 10 feet of stone work below. We have raised a good stock of poultry, 50 ducks between 30 and 40 geese, and a fine lot of chickens. Sep 21 The Exhibition in Toronto has just closed Grace has been there about two weeks. Salisbury and my brother Richard spent some days there Richard enjoyed it very much �1892 Sep 20 Richard has gone home after a very pleasant visit both to him and us. We have a fine lot of apples, we are picking the Duchess of Oldenburg No 4 Hextall has another little girl {added later in Elizabeth's hand: {Renie?} Mabel} 25 Walker Wilcox came on a visit, he intends staying two weeks. Dec 14 Salisbury Grace and Carver left by the morning train to Toronto, where Salisbury is going to be married this evening. Carver is to be groomsman Gatie also is to be at the ceremony. {The following are two newspaper articles} THE BERRY PLUCKED. Mr. Berry Simpson leaves to-morrow on the morning train to claim for his wife Miss Pansy Johnston, of that city. We are informed the happy couple intend spending several weeks visiting Niagara and eastern cities. We are sure Mr. and Mrs. Simspon will carry with them the best wishes of all the friends who have the pleasure of their acquaintance. The Berry is a lucious fruit, The Pansy a simply flower, Together they have gone away Upon a wedding tour. A WELL WISHER. East Garafraxa, Dec. 13. MARRIAGES At the residence of the bride's mother, 116 Huron street, Toronto, on Dec. 14th, by Rev. J.R.Bell, Miss Francis L. Johnston, to Mr. Salisbury H. Simpson of East Garafraxa. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} Dec 25 We have had our usual Christmas gathering, all being here except Walkers wife and children, who are in Toronto, Salisbury and his wife came home on the morning train. They brought me a beautiful picture from the city. Hextall gave me a pair of the best kid gloves, Minnies children bought for me a lovely vase, and Minnie, Carver, and Gatie joined in buying for me the most beautiful lamp I ever saw, they got it and the vase in Toronto. 1893 Jany 20 Gatie and I have left today, the house where I have lived nearly forty two years. 30 We are getting our new home fixed up very comfortably Several friends have called, and expressed their pleasure at our {Continued on the next page of the diary} 1893 �comming to live in Orangeville. The Rev Brown called today The scarlet fever is epidemic now in Orangeville I forgot to mention in the right place, the presentation to Gatie and Salisbury, which took place the Tuesday after Christmas A day or two after Mr Ingram, who has been our near neighbor ever since we came here, sent a lovely cup and saucer and plate. Dear old friend it was so thoughtful and kind. Minnie has been so very kind in helping us in every way she possibly could. Hextall also has helped us, and Carver too if in fact of all the children have done all they could to make our home comfortable for us. Salisbury and Carver brought the piano. Feb 3 Mr Stephensons 77th birthday, Gatie and I were invited there to dinner to meet a few friends. Gatie went, but I did not it is vey cold and the wind and make a perfect blizzard. 6 Tom Moody died. Walker telegraphed to Levitt, and afterwards wrote to them telling them the particulars he was sixty years of age. 11 Set up our coal stove. coal is $720 pr ton. 14 James Walker died at half past 12 Aged 28 years, he had been ill considerably over a year. he caught a cold in Manitoba, and another coming home, from which he never recovered, he was buried the next day at 2 oclock. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} Presentation. On the evening of the 27th ult., a large number of friend assembled at the residence of Mr. Simpson, Garafraxa, for the purpose of spending splendid time and giving some expression of esteem for, and extend congratulations to, several members of the household. The early part of the evening was spent in social converse and a variety of amusements, in which the company joined very heartily. In due time the attention of the friends was called to the special object of the gathering, when Mr. Wm. McPherson took the chair and after a few explanatory remarks called upon Miss Marshall to read the following address and 'mine host' to make the presentation to Miss Grace Simpson, the retiring organist of Providence Methodist church, Laurel circuit: To Miss Grace Simspon: Dear Friend, --Having learned of your intended removal from our midst in the near future, we feel that we cannot allow you to do so without expressing, in some tangible form, the high esteem we have for you, and avail ourselves of this opportunity to do so. In removing from the home of your childhood and the neighborhood of your early womanly association we assure you that you are leaving behind many warm-hearted and true friends. Our esteem for you is founded, not alone upon your own personal worth, but also upon your faithful and valuable services so cheerfully rendered to the church. In acknowledgement of the same we ask you to please accept this offering as a token of our friendship. As you look upon it, in the days to come, we hope you will value the same, not on �account of its financial worth, but as a reminder of the days gone by and of your many friends while acting as organist in our church. We earnestly pray that your life may be long spared, that the church of Christ may be benefited by the exercise, on your part, of the special talents with which you are endowed. In a few well chosen words Miss Simpson replied to the address, thanking the friends for their great kindness, assuring them that what she had done for the church and those present was a labor of love. The chairman then called upon Mr. Geo. Lightle to read the following address, and Miss Marshall to make the presentation to Mr. Saulsbury Simpson: To Mr. S. Simpson: Dear Sir, -Your many friends here assembled avail themselves of this opportunity of conveying to you, not only the greetings of this particular season, but as you have recently crossed the lines of bachelorhood and taken to yourself a help-mate, we extend to you and your spouse our most hearty congratulations. We trust that your union will be a blessing not only to yourselves but to our neighborhood and the church of Christ in our midst. At this particular time we here thought it proper to give you, in a visible form, some assurance of the esteem in which you are held by us, and we ask you to kindly accept this token of our friendship, and appreciation on our part of your valuable services so faithfully given to the cause of Christ in our community. We sincerely hope that your new relation in life will not prevent you continuing those services and that your beloved partner may assist you in your noble work. We hereby extend to Mrs. Simpson a hearty welcome and earnestly pray that her coming into our midst may prove a great blessing to all. Mr Simpson suitably responded to the address and presentation, after which all had a hearty shake hands with the newly made bride. {Back to Elizabeth's writing} The articles given were, to Cecilia Grace Simpson a handsom dressing case, and a beautiful gold bracelet. To Salisbury Holmly Simpson a fine eight day clock. 1893 Feb 25 The snow is extremely deep, and very cold weather Carver came and went to church at night as usual, it snowed and stormed fearfully, the roads had filled up so much he could only see his horses ears above the drifts, at last it got so bad that he had to walk in front of the horse and tramp a track and then urge his horse to plunge through, which he had great difficulty in doing though Grit is good as gold March 4 Had the piano tuned 2.00 Extremely cold. 5 Minnie Sam and Bell, and Carver came, the weather turned out very stormy, as Sams went home the horses got dinner they had to leave the sleigh and walk to our boys, where they got another sleigh to go home in. �6 Gatie went up with Hextall to the old farm to fetch some house plants, the snow is so deep that they could touch the telegraph wires with if the track was under them. Gatie went to Judges to learn {millinery?}. 7 The boys got their ice from Caledon lake. 14 Libbie Haley died from inflamation of the bowels she and Gatie were very near friends and had been for many years, ever since they were little girls. A great many flowers were sent. The choir (she was organist of the Methodist church) took a large {fillum?} a friend sent a wreath of rose buds, another a large bunch of Calla Lillies, some others an another, and many others. {The rest of the page has been cut off} 1893 April 1 Mothers birthday, Mr Wilcox says they have been living here 43, they came in 1840, there was only one house in Orangeville then. 26 Mrs L J Wilcox returned to Toronto having been here between two and three weeks. 29 Levitt Simpson came May 15 Mrs Burke returned home after a very pleasant visit of she came on the 12th inst. 12 Hextall has moved to Mrs Wilcoxs farm which he has rented for four years. 11 Planted Sunrise potatoes, and early peas 22 Both peas and potatoes one of some of the latter 3 or 4 inches high 24 A White frost. Walker Wilcox returned to Toronto he come on the twentieth inst. 25 District meeting June 20 Received a letter from Mrs Gilkes Wolverhampton England enquiring about Ed. 30 Wrote to Mrs Gilkes. Aug 1 Gatie went to Parry Sound. �22 Gatie returned home accompanied by Ada Burke and Maggie Simpson, she had a splendid time till she took Diptheria at Burks Falls. Sep 9 I returned from Minnies where I have been the last week. {The rest of the page has been cut off.} 1893 {The following sentences are not Elizabeth's writing:} Oct. 21 Walker and Carver have gone to Parry Sound hunting. Oct. 25 Hextall left for the Worlds Fair at Chicago he is {the following is back to Elizabeth's script:} accompanied by J.J. White 27 Thos. left for Muskoka to visit the Wonchs. 30 Heard from Hextall he arrived at Chicago all right and got a nice boarding place, also heard from Carver the have camped out 3 days, they had been to {Horvic Harbor?} and Deer Lake. Hextall is at No 45--44--6 State Street, Chicago. The weather is coldhere now. 3 Hextall and Walker both returned home by the morning train Hextall enjoyed his trip to Chicago very much, his expectations af were more than realized, they had fine weather all the time. It was well worth going to see. The Mayor of Chicago was shot while he was there, he has been mayor 5 times. Hextall brought a number of views home with him. Walker brought 2 deer back with him one is very large weighing 215 lbs it is the largest that has been shot this season. Walker shot it while in the water the other one is smaller but most delicious venison, he gave Hextalls and us half of it. Carver has stayed hunting a few days longer. Walker was obliged to come home to attend to his patients 5 Mr Henshilewood was burried to day Minnie and I went to the funeral. 8Carver returned bringing two deer, they had great succes in hunting. they shot seven deer, and a many partridges Carver is stuffing the head of some of his a very fine bunch. Walker is having the head of the largest he shot stuffed. 23 Salisbury has a daughter. {the following is not Elizabeth's writing, it's the same as at the top of the page:} Bernice Marguerite �1893 Dec 15 After a heavy rain storm it began to freeze the light rain froze on the trees till the weight is enormous. Many orchards are ruined as the ice broke the large branches, and in many instances large trees are broken to the ground. Ornamental and Shade trees shared the same fate. Electric, Telephone, and Telegraph wires are broken and are lying in the snow. Many of the poles are either broken off or some near the ground, it will cost Orangeville $1000 to repair damages, the storm extended a long way in Toronto. Wires of all kinds are down and mixed and broken in hopeless confusion. 1894 {The following is not in Elizabeth's hand.} Feby. 23 Coldest in 30 years 30 below zero. April 1 Archie Hearns died at John Lambs. Burried at Providence. 7 Old James Reid the pedlar (orangeJim) burried to-day. July 9 Walker left for Deseronto where he has bought the practice of a Dr. there, Em & children are at her Fathers for a few days Walkers departure was very much regretted they gave him a dinner, the notice of which I shall insert later. Aug . 9 Raised new Barn, (Berries farm) They raised it in two hours and 20 minutes Sept 27 Dear little Marjorie has Typhoid fever the past 3 weeks, and now Walker himself has been laid up I am afraid it is Typhoid too. Sept 30. Walker has another little boy Beverly Simpson. Nov. 10 Walker is recovering. " 10 Minnies three children have diptheria. "13 Norman up today Bell not so well. "15 Bell died at 11 P.M. " 16 Bell burried today at Greenwood Cemetery. Bells death was beautiful, she was conscious to the last, bade Father & Mother goodbye & closed her eyes to open them again in another world. {The following is a newspaper clipping, other than 1894 added by Elizabeth:} �Early Demise. Death visited the home of Mr. Samuel Reid, lot 5, con. 17, East Garafraxa, on Thursday last and claimed his only daughter, Alice Bell Myrtle. She was stricken down with diphtheria about ten days previous to her death. Deceased, who was about 13 years of age, was a bright girl and will be greatly missed in the household. The remains were interred in Greenwood cemetery on Friday. To the sorrowing parents we extend our sympathy. {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 1894 Dec. 4 Mrs. Robert Wilcox died, her husband died eight weeks ago. 1895 Feby 19 Mrs. Wills died of Cancer. April 20 Moved out to Carvers house. Salisbury having gone to live in the new house. Oct. 12 Salisbury has a son Donald McGregor Simpson. Nov 5 Our cousin Wille Simpson was drowned, he and a companion were hunting, & had shot 2 deer & a number of partridges, it was thought he had one on the lake in a boat to shoot another deer, as the boat was found upside down. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} SIMPSON.--- William Simson was born in the township of Garafraxa, July 29, 1869. Death took him on November 5, 1895. With his parents he moved to Spence township, Parry Sound District, Ont.' when a child. Of pious parentage, his life was influenced in the right way. Eight years ago he was converted to God during meetings conducted under the late Rev. Wilson McDonald. His life since then has been that of a consistent Christian. His kindness and sympathy endeared him to all who knew him. He was true and upright in all his dealings. As evil habits were not contracted in youth, these did not trouble him. As a member of the Methodist Church he was ready for every good work. He was a teacher in the Sabbath school. Death came suddenly. While hunting, his boat was upset, and his body was found on the following evening. No accident heretofore in this community filled so many hearts with sorrow. The large attendance at his funeral showed the esteem in which deceased was held. Much sympathy is felt for his relatives in their loss, especially for his aged father, Mr. Leviett Simpson, and his sister, who, with himself, made up his home. 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.' " {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page} �A POPULAR DOCTOR. -- Dr. T.W. Simpson Honored by his Fellow-Townsmen on the Eve of his Departure. -- During his three years' residence in Orangeville Dr. T.W. Simpson has won the esteem of the entire community. As a citizen he has been active and enterprising; while his abilities as a professional man have commanded the confidence of the public as well as the respect of his fellowpractitiioners. It was, therefore, with sincere regret that Dr. Simpson's many friends in Orangeville learned, through the columns of the ADVERTISER last week, of that gentleman's proposed removal to Deseronto. It was for the purpose of giving personal expression to this regret that a number of the leading professional and business men of the town assembled in the Queen's hotel dining hall on Tuesday evening and spent a few hours in honoring Dr. Simpson. The Queen's has always been noted for the excellence of its cuisine and on this occasion surpassed even itself. The tables were loaded with all the delicacies of the season and, needless to add, ample justice was done the sumptuous repast. When the last course had been finished Dr. Henry was called to the chair and Dr. Fraser to the vice-chair, and the usual toast list was then discussed. All the speakers testified to the high esteem in which the guest of the evening is held by all who have the honor of his acquaintance, and, while regretting his removal from their midst, the kindest wishes were expressed for his prosperity and success in his new home. Dr. Simpson, in reply, expressed his appreciation of the courtesy extended to him and his sorrow at parting with such an hospitable people. The medical profession was represented by Drs. Jas. Henry, Chas. M. Smith, H.D. Fraser and F.W. Lewis; the bar by Messrs. W.L. Walsh, Geo. Robb and F.G. Evans; the dental profession by Drs. F. Frank and R. Meek; the banking interests by Messrs. H.H. O'Reilly, H.T. Wills and W.S. Waugh; the mercantile and manufacturing interests by Messrs. W. Johnston, Thos. MacADam, J.S. Leighton, J.C. Fox, H. Gillespie, T. Stevenson, W.R. Hewat, J.R. Dodds, Geo. McIntyre, D.B. Brown and F. Barnhart; the C.P.R. by Mr. J.C. Browne, and the press by Mr. W. Wallace. -------{Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 1896 Jan 5 Mrs. W. MacPherson died of Cancer. Sept 10 Went to Toronto to meet Walker, spent the afternoon with him. Allan was with him Minnie went with me, also, Salisbury, Carver, Sam, Hextall and Harry, we had a very pleasant time. Harris Calder & little daughter of Magnetawan have paid us a visit of between two & 3 weeks we enjoyed their visit very much little Edna is a very interesting child. Dec 21 Got a letter from Walker, he is now living in Napanee and likes the place much better than Deseronto. �1894 Jan. april 8 John Irwins who has been living at Salisburys all winter died suddenly of heart failure. 1897 Hextall has another son, Ernest Walker simpson. Oct. 17. Walker has another son John Milner Simpson 1898 Jan. 1 Laura Ritchie Rolland died " 14 Addie Marshall & Will Wainsboro married. " 16 Ella May Simpson, Hextalls eldest daughter died at 5 P.M. of peretonitis, she was only ill from Wed. night till the following Sunday. "31 There has been a memorial service for Ella M. Simpson July 5 On the 19th June I C.G.S. went to Napanee, had a very nice visit. The baby Jack is 8 months old, he is as nice as can be. Went by train & came home by boat, was away two weeks & three days, also went to Kingston for a day. Aug. 7 George Webster paid us a visit. 26 Geo. Webster came again. July 25 An old friend of Mother's and of Grandmother's - Mrs. Stephenson - died Oct. 1 Minnie & Mother drove to Maryboro to attend the Golden wedding of Aunt & Uncle Lowry. 4 Wedding day. Rebecca was 19 & Parker 23 when they were married. {The following is a newspaper clipping glued to the page, some has been cut off} GOLDEN WEDDING. {A} very pleasant event took place at {the} residence of Mr. and Mrs. Parker {Lo}wry, 12th conc., Maryboro, on Tues{da}y, Oct. 4, 1898. It was the celebration {of} the fiftieth anniversary of their wed{di}ng day. Among the guests present were Mrs. Thos. Simpson, Orangeville, Ont., sister of Mrs. Lowry, who had been bridesmaid half a century ago; Mrs. J. Wilcox, Toronto, another sister; Mr. Richard Walker, a brother, also Mrs. S. Reid, of the Maples, Garafraxa, niece of Mrs. Lowry. These, with members of their own family, spent a very pleasant day. There were five persons present who had been at the wedding fifty years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry were �married in Guelph, by the late Rev. Dr. Bredin. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Mr. Lowry is {a?} descendant of the late Earl of Chat{ha?}m, and Mrs. Lowry is a relative of Sir {Cres}swell, Cresswell, England. They have {6?} children; one son and two daughters {live?} in Manitoba, the other son and two {daug}hters are settled near their parents. -----{Back to Elizabeth’s writing} 1898 Oct. 15. First frost to injure anything in our garden 16 Isaac Reids little boy set fire to their barn while his parents were at Church, the barn was entirely consumed. 17 Miss Campbell and Lizzie Stephenson came to tea. Dec. 1st. Uncle Richard arrived from Maryboro on a visit. 25 Christmas day. Salisbury and family, Minnie and Percy, R Uncle Richard and Rev. C. Langford were here. 30 Charles Simpson died at Seaforth where he has been in the Bank of Commerce for the past 20 years. 1899 Jan. 13 Hextall and family except Harry, Minnie and her two little boys, and Salisbury and his family were here. 15 Percy Reid took Scarlet Fever. The "Grip" is very prevalent. 16 Minnie is ill, Grace has gone to take care of her and Percy. Feb. 1 Grace came home as both Minnie and Percy are much better. May 2 Uncle Richard went home. " 22 Received letter from Walker telling of the serious illness of his little boy Bev, who was taken ill on the 14th, with croup, on 15th. They had a dr. from Kingston who inserted a gold tube in his throat as a last resort, four days later he is doing well. " 24 Mr. Malcolm Geddes foreman at the O.A.C. Guelph wheeled over to spend the day. I drove to Town to show him around and then down to Caledon Lake where Harry Ritchie took us out for a nice row on the lake. �28 Hextall and Priscilla came to see us. We are using onions 8 inches long which Grace planted 12 days ago. 30 George Walker of Charlotte Michigan died to-day, was found dead. Will Walker and Walton King went to Charlotte. {The following is a newspaper clipping glue to the page} CAME FROM ORANGEVILLE. A Clever Canadian Druggist Ends His Life With Morphine at Charlotte, Mich. Charlotte, Mich., May 30.--Pharmacist Geo. T. Walker is dead from morphine, taken with suicidal intent. He was an expert authority on drugs, having passed the examinations of three State Boards, New York, Ohio, and Michigan. His many warm friends were unable to account for his resolve. He had not been in good health for the past few days. He was born in Orangeville, Ont., where his parents now reside. He carried a policy in The Banker's Life, of Des Moines, Iowa, but it carried a suicidal clause. He married a widow with two children, who survive him. ------'' {Back to Elizabeth’s writing} The George Walker mentioned here was the third son of Uncle Tom. None of us think he took the morphine with an intent to comit suicide. June 23 Harrie Calder and Alice Burke came on the 19th. and stayed until the 22nd. July 13 Hextall raised a fine bank barn on the farm he has lately purchased. Carver, Minnie, Percy and I went over. Aug. 31 Last week I was on my way to Town to take the train for Toronto, Harrie was with me we met a span of runaway horses that smashed right into us and completely demolished the buggie. Nov. 8 Lillie Hunter was married today to Walker Hearns of Orangeville. Dec. 3 Aunt Rebecca and Rebecca McPhee arrived, having come to see Uncle Tom who is very ill of Dropsy of the heart. " 6 The people returned home to Maryboro. " 7 {The following is a note in the margin beside the journal entry: Written by E.M.S. This, which is a {c}opy, was the last of my dear Mothers writing in this journal. The entry in Feb 1901 was her last entry. C.S.S.} My dear brother Tom passed peacfully away this A.M. at 5 minutes to five oclock his illness which was very severe and lasted about 5 weeks was due to heart disease. Rev. J. Milner, �Father of my son Walker's wife died of heart failure on Nov. 31, he was highly esteamed, Walker was a great favorite of his, he was 72 years of age. Dec. 29 My dear brother Richard died to-day of stomach trouble he was 73 years of age. His end was peaceful, it was thought he had cancer of the stomach. 1901 Feb. Received letters and Photo's from Cousin William Walker, of Bristol-Holt-Lecestershire England. E.M.S. May 27 Margaret Simpson came to spend some time on a visit with us. June 13 D.F. Burke died. Margaret and I went to B. Falls to his funeral. Aug. Budge and Marjorie are spending their holidays with us. They came up alone. 1903 July 7 Budge and Marjorie arrived on their second holiday trip to our home. Em, Bev, & Jack came for a week. 1904 Jan. 23 Uncle Parker Lowry died. May. Aunt Rebecca, R. Methee & little daugher paid us a visit. July 17 Marjorie S. came & expects to spend two months or more with us. " 16 Our barns were burned to the ground at noon today, fire caught in the shingles from an engine that was used to crush grain for the stock. Minnie moved to her new home in March on the 27th. Carver & I walked there to see them. The roads being impossible for horse or {ry?}. On the way home there came up a dreadful blizzard & I had my ears frozen. {Same page as previous page, but with the following pasted in:} Nov. 17 Waker, Bev. & Jack spent Thanksgiving with us, as they also did two years ago. {1}904 {M}arch - Minnie moved to their new home. 1905 Jan. 27. I arrived home yesterday after paying visits to my Aunts in Toronto & Moorefield. July Mr. Burke of Buffalo spent a couple of days with us. Sept. Ed. Gilkes came from Newark N.J. & spent 10 days here. �1906 May. Our cousin Richard Walker of Sussex England arrived & intends remaining about 3 months. 14th. Aunt Wilcox, with Walker W_ , his wife from China arrived & will spend a week with us 24 Miss Luarrier of Hamilton came & spent two days with us & Minnie. June. Norman Reid & Cousin Richard went out to the West for a trip. Richard went to visit his cousin Headely Moor of Calgary. July Marjorie arrived & will make us a visit of two months. Aug. Ed. Gilkes came to pay us a two weeks visit. Mrs. {Hemming?} & Lizzie spent an afternoon here after the funeral of Mrs. H's husband Sept. Richard left for home also Marjorie. Carver & Berrie went to the Toronto Exhibition for two days. Oct. Rebecca McKee & little girl of Rothsay & Clara Smith & her little daughter of Portage-La-Prairie came & spent 5 days with us. Dec. Received very nice letters from Richard Walker & his Mother also from Marian Buck- Cousin Cecilia died of a stroke on Nove. aged 82 years. Mother had letter from Cousin Geo. Angrave he {&c?} her he is to be married to a Miss/Earey___ 25 We had a quiet Xmas, Min. & the two boys were here- 21st Carver went to Napanee to visit Walker___ 1907 Jan. 1 Carver returned from Napanee. Feby. 5 I returned home from Toronto having spent two weeks there very pleasantly. " 20 Chas. G Burk of Williamsport Pa. spent the day with us. April 5 Miss Lizzie E. Campbell of Melfort Sask arrived to-day on a visit to Minnie. " 12 Hextall & family moved to Toronto. {The page contains two newspaper clippings. The first is another identical copy of the 50th wedding anniversary of Parker and Rebecca Lowry announcement typed out several pages back. The other is the following:} �HISCOCK.---Harriet Hiscock was born at Ashmore, Dorsetshire, England, in the year 1801, and died at the residence of her son, Henry Hiscok, Egremont, county Grey, Ont., on August 20, 1896, being in the ninety-fifth year of her age. Her father was a prominent official in the Methodist church in England, and a man respected and beloved in the community where he resided. Harriet was converted to God in the land of her nativity when about twenty years of age, and united with the Wesleyan church. She spoke to the writer, among her early recollections, about her cherished associations with Methodist ministers and others. She was united in marriage to her now deceased husband in England, who preceded her to the heavenly land some forty years ago. They came to Canada and settled near Guelph when it was a mere hamlet, in 1835. She loved her Bible, reading it with prayerful attention, and was sustained by its promises, which she counted exceeding great and precious. She regarded trouble and trial as sent for her good. She cherished the means of grace, often walking five miles when the country was new, to attend a place of worship, and she was faithful in attending as long as strength would permit. Private prayer was her delight, and she told of remarkable answers to her prayers. She had no fear of death, but longed to get home. On one occasion she exclaimed, "Oh, I had such a vision of heaven; I'll soon be at home now." Not long before her decease she told of being visited by an angel, the expression of whose countenance wa unspeakable benign, and that she had a foretaste of heavenly bliss. Thus she passed away triumphantly, to realize what it is to be there. Two sons only out of a family of ten survive her. John R. Issac. {The following is a newspaper clipping:} FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT BURWASH -------------- MISS MARY CONSTANCE WALKER---MR. HUBERT A. O. HANLEY. --------There was a numerous and fashionable congregation at St. Joseph's Church, Burwash, on Wednesday, on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Mary Constance Walker, daughter of Mr Charles W. Walker, J.P., and Mrs. Walker, of Holmhurst, Burwash, and Mr Hubert Arthur Oldfield Hanley, of the Duke of Cambridge's Own (the Middlesex Regiment), the only son of the late Mr Charles Hanley, and of Mrs. Hanley, of 9, Western Parade, Southsea. The bride and her parents are highly esteemed in the district, and naturally much interest was manifested in the auspicious event. The officiating clergy were the Very Rev. G. A. Kindersley, O.S.B., Prior of Downside Abbey, and the Rev. A. Sutherland, Priest of the Mission. The bride was escorted by her father, who subsequently gave her away, and Mr Richard Walker supported the bridegroom as best man. Selections were played by the organist, and the Rev. M. de Bary rendered two vocal solos. Attending the bride were Miss M. Walker, (sister of the bride), Miss Hanley (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Dorothy Moore (cousin of the bride), as bridesmaids; and Master Denis Hanley, in a suit of pale blue, acted �as the page. The bride was charmingly gowned in soft white satin with silver garland trimming, and train lined with silver tissue. the Limerick lace draping the bodice and sleeves was the gift of Miss M. Lucas; that on the train being presented by Mrs. Buck. The bridesmaids' dresses were of white soie de ninon, over soft white silk, and they wore hats of blue chip, with wreaths of blue and pink-shaded hydrangea. Their bouquets of pale pink carnations, tied with pale pink ribbons, and jewelled dagger pins, were the gifts of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, a reception was held by the bride's parents at "Holmhurst," and subsequently the newly-wedded couple left for Novering's Court, near Ledbury, kindly lent by Mrs. Buck for the honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was of Saxe blue face cloth braided in black, and with white moire waistcoat; and she wore a black chip hat trimmed with tulle and black ostrich feathers; and a pointed fox stole and muff, the gifts of the bridegroom. The following is a list of the wedding gifts:-TO THE BRIDE. Bridegroom: Set of pointed fox furs. Bride's Parents: Cheque, house linen and old silver. Miss Margaret and Mr Richard Walker: China tea service Mr and Mrs Aitkens: Silver inkstand. Mrs Ball: Silver photograph frame. Miss Barrow: Worked cloth. Major and Mrs Beale: Silver camp watch. Mrs. Brand: Drawn thread table cloth. Colonel Brooke: Silver topped scent bottle. Miss Brooke: Silver trinket box. Miss M. Brooke: Silver buckle. The Misses Brown: Case of silver teaspoons and tongs. Miss L. Bryan: Shakespeare Miss A. Bryan: Toast-rack. �Mr and Mrs Bruce: Leather hand-bag. Mrs Buck: Pendant, cheque, and Sicilian lace. Rev. Vincent Bull:P Silver sugar dredger and pearl rosary. Mrs Burrows: Silver serve-alls The Lady Margaret Cecila: Onyx and silver necklace. Miss Careless: Criptoleum pictures. Mr and Mrs Chegwyn: Silver sweet baskets. Mrs. Fynes-Clinton: Book Miss Creagh: Gold brooch. Bessie Denman and Agnes Stevenson: Oak and silver biscuit box. Mary and Virginia Della Valli: Glass and silver jam jar. Mr and Mrs Dormer: Leather hand-bag. Mrs Downing: Tea cloth. Miss Amy Dawson: Silver fern pot. Mrs Horace Emberson: Silver ring stand. Mr and Mrs Emberson: Drawn thread table cloth. Lady Flower: Life of Sir William Flower. Alice Frost: Tunbridge ware box pin cushion Mrs Flight: Handkerchief sachet. Mr and Mrs Griffiths: Silver na{p}kin rings. Mr and Mrs Gregory-Smith: Travelling clock. Miss Gun: Hat pin. �Miss Gould: Lace bag and handkerchief. Mrs and the Misses Gipps: Silver caddy spoon. Colonel and Mrs Hart: Silver candlesticks. Mrs Hanley: Silver tea caddy. Miss Hanley: Silver ink bottle. Mr and Mrs Johnson Hill: Brass clock. Mrs Hollins: Travelling case. Mrs and Miss Hayley: Silver tea caddy. Mr and Mrs Hornblower: Case of table accessories. Mr and Mrs T. B. Hornblower: Leather hand-bag. Mr and Mrs Howiland: Silver butterdish and knife. Mr and Mrs Hassell: Silver sugar dredger. Mr Edmund Hanley: Pearl and gold bracelet. Mr and Mrs Hay: Umbrella. Mrs. Shirley Harris: Sewing machine. Mr and Mrs Sutherland Harris: Brass candlesticks. Miss Hind: Silver salt cellars. Miss Rose Hind: Cheque. Miss Hanbury: China vase. Rev. D. and Mrs Herford: Silver backed brush and comb. Miss Ingram: Cucumber knife. Miss Kirly: Cloak clasp. �Mr and Mrs Kempson: Old silver fruit spoons, 1750. Mr and Mrs Griffiths: Silver na{p}kin rings. Mr and Mrs Gregory-Smith: Travelling clock. Miss Gun: Hat pin. Miss Gould: Lace bag and handkerchief. Mrs and the Misses Gipps: Silver caddy spoon. Colonel and Mrs Hart: Silver candlesticks. Mrs Hanley: Silver tea caddy. Miss Hanley: Silver ink bottle. Mr and Mrs Johnson Hill: Brass clock. Mrs Hollins: Travelling case. Mrs and Miss Hayley: Silver tea caddy. Mr and Mrs Hornblower: Case of table accessories. Mr and Mrs T. B. Hornblower: Leather hand-bag. Mr and Mrs Howiland: Silver butterdish and knife. Mr and Mrs Hassell: Silver sugar dredger. Mr Edmund Hanley: Pearl and gold bracelet. Mr and Mrs Hay: Umbrella. Mrs. Shirley Harris: Sewing machine. Mr and Mrs Sutherland Harris: Brass candlesticks. Miss Hind: Silver salt cellars. Miss Rose Hind: Cheque. �Miss Hanbury: China vase. Rev. D. and Mrs Herford: Silver backed brush and comb. Miss Ingram: Cucumber knife. Miss Kirly: Cloak clasp. Mr and Mrs Kempson: Old silver fruit spoons, 1750. Miss Larkin; Portrait. Miss M. Lucas: Limerick lace. Miss Lucas: Pearl and peridot bracelet. Mr and Mrs Loesch: "Midsummer Night's Dream." Mr and Mrs Lambe: Silver and tortoiseshell trinket box. Miss Phyllis Manson: Book. Miss D. Moore: Embroidered tea cloth. The Misses and Messrs. Moore: Pearl and amethyst ear-rings. Mr and Mrs Elliott Moore: Silver scent bottle. Commander and Mrs Moore: Book slide. Sister Mary Catherine: Book and housewife. The Misses McKnight: Silver tea caddy and spoon. Dr. and Mrs Hayes Newington: Carrickmacross lace. Miss Hayes Newington: Table centre and d'oyleys. Mrs Oliver: Two cut glass dishes. The Misses Pellatt: Maltese lace. Mrs Prankhurst: Table cloth. �Frank and Mary Prankhurst: Brass Calendar. Mr and Mrs Pick: Bronze candlesticks. The Misses Perkins: Antique scent bottle. Captain and Mrs Parker-Jones: Sugar and cream stand. Miss Pickthall: Enamel buttons in case. Mr and Mrs Roberts: Travelling clock. Rev. Mother, New Hall, Chelmsford: Inlaid crucifix, from Holy Land. Mr and Mrs Douglas Smith: Peridot pendant. Miss E. Smith: Fitted leather tea case and silver tea pot. Miss L. Smith: Diamond and ruby ring and cheque. Miss B. Smith Oak book case and books. Mr and Mrs Apsley Smith: Silver napkin rings. Miss Summerbell: Two book stands. Mr and Mrs Stranger: Silver candlesticks. The Misses Schroeter: Travelling clock. Mr and Mrs Saunders: Silver photo frame. Eliza Stone: Cake knife. Miss Smith: Embroidered tea cloth and fine crochet lace. Mr and Mrs Stevenson: Copper tea kettle. Mr and Mrs Seligman: Brussels lace fan. Miss Aline Gerard Smith: Silver jam dish. Elsie Stevenson: Large afternoon tea cloth. �Miss Tindall: Claret jug. The Misses M. and J. Tindall: Pair silver hat pins. Mr and Mrs Tindall: Silver napkin rings. Miss Watson: Silver sugar basin and tongs. Dr. and Mrs Woodroffe: Parted velvet table centre. Miss Woodroffe: Brooch. Nelly and Mabel Wratten: Two toast racks. Sir Denham and Lady Warrington: Silver inkstand. Alice Wells: Oak and silver salt cellars. Mrs Wells: Afternoon tea cloth. Dr. and Mrs Webster: Two illustrated books Miss Webster: Maltese lace d'oyleys. TO THE BRIDEGROOM: The Bride: Fitted dispatch case. Bridegroom's Mother: Table silver. Miss Hanley: Carvers Mr Edmund Hanley: Cheque. Right Rev. Monsignor Brindley: Two water colour pictures. Mr Chamberlain: Glass and silver butterdish. Mr and Mrs Havers: Silver flower bowl. Miss Havers: Silver paper knife. Miss Hopkins: Silver fish slice. �Mr G. W. Hammond: Silver cigarette case. Colonel and Mrs Jopp: Silver tea knives. Mrs Jump: Silver cream jug. Mrs Kirkland: Silver and ivory paper knife. Mr and Mrs Law: Cruet stand. Rev. P. O. O'Leary: Thermos flask. Officers of the Middlesex Regt. at the Depot: Silver cigar box. Colonel and Mrs Maunsell: Silver mounted liqueur glasses. Rev. F. Murphy: Barometer. Mr and Mrs Nelson: Six early Georgian Table spoons. Madame Von Selenbert: 12 china coffee cups. Colonel and Mrs Staples: Silver butter dish and knife. Miss Staples and Master A. Staples: Silver Guernsey milk can. Colonel Savile, D.S.O., and Mrs Savile: Silver candlesticks Mr and Mrs Harold Taylor: Case of tea knives. Mrs Walker: Shetland rug. Lavinia Rivers: Silver jam spoon. Mr Neville P. Jodrell, of Stanhoe Hall, Norfolk, was selected on Tuesday as Conservative candidate for North-West Norfolk. For more information on Elizabeth Simpson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Simpson 1877-1907 Transcripts 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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Elizabeth Simpson Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb554a99555be2871241809c937e5090.pdf 2f4776785f0327c6b4e3cb0f7790e058 PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a57f3a83e7a4ce2a3aae65b4a391ab34.pdf 6e5ccd2a7861ce9b0456b628e3aa092c PDF Text Text John Ferguson (1851 – 1931) 1869 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers POCKET DIARY for 1869. Containing A Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, CALENDAR, RATES OF POSTAGE, &c. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1869. Friday, January 1, 1869. Was cold and stormy, spent the day at Mr. Mason's pleasantly, had a sleigh ride in the evening to Derry West. Saturday 2 Nothing particular taking place, was working hard all day, threshing peas with the flail Sunday 3 Went to Sunday School in the morning and heard J. C. Small read a good letter from our superintendent exhorting the scholars to trust in Jesus. was at "Zion" in the afternoon Monday, January 4, 1869 There was a change in the weather today and the snow has nearly all disappeared. Spent the day hauling firewood, was at Brampton in the evening for medicine for my aunt Mrs Peacock �Tuesday 5 Was building a fence in the bush on the "other place" and was at the Division at night and had a very good meeting although the attendance was small. Wednesday 6 The thaw still continues so that there is little or no sleighing. Was engaged in splitting rails at the "other place". Jane was at our place all day and John C came down in the evening. Thursday, January 7, 1869. The weather to day was very pleasant. Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. Took Jane home in the evening and spent it at their place. Friday 8 In the morning was in Brampton at Mrs J.D. Armstrong's funeral and heard Mr McFadden preach an affecting sermon. The evening set in very stormy so that I spent it at home in reading. (to Mr A. Saturday 9 Drinkwater) (Miss E. Cheyne was married yesterday.) The snow storm of last evening has turned into rain this morning and the thaw continues. Nothing particular has transpired today, was engaged in building fence, in the evening made preparations for Sunday. Sunday, January 10, 1869. Was at Sunday school in the morning where superintendent was absent had two new scholars in my class. Went to Zion in the afternoon but we were dissappointed of a preacher, and spent the evening at home. Monday 11 Was chopping cordwood all day. Went to the teacher's prayer meeting in the evening, there were only three present still we had a good meeting and it is the earnest prayer of the teachers that God would revive his work with school. Tuesday 12 �The weather today was very fine the sun shining brightly all day, was at the same kind of work as yesterday, went to the division in the evening as there were only three of of the members present the division was not open yet. Wednesday, January 13, 1869. The weather today was quite warm and pleasant, was engaged in splitting the last oak tree on the "other place" into stakes. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 14 The weather continues very fine so that the winter so far has been unusually pleasant, was at the same work as yesterday. Nearly every member of the family is sick with colds except myself. Friday 15 In the forenoon was hauling out manure around the old appletrees went to Brampton in the afternoon and beside the other newspapers obtained a copy of the Weekly {deal Telegraph this paper contains a great of reading matter. Saturday, January 16, 1869 My father has been so very sick today with a bad cold that he was confined to the house. John C. brought Jane down this morning and she spent the day with us. (J.C. has also been very sick all this week). Mr Smith and Mr Nichols came up and spent the evening at our place. Sunday 17 Was at Sunday school this morning Mr. Millard occupied the whole time at the school in the talking about Sunday School missionary work and that Mr. McDavie's application to be missionary has been accepted. Went to Zion this after noon and heard Mr. Sutherland speak about holiness. Monday 18 Put the load of clover hay for seed on the waggon and hauled it over to Mr. Mason's for to be thrashed. Went to the teachers prayer meeting in the evening, there were five present and we had a profitable meeting. Mr. Millard read a portion of scripture and a short sermon on it. Thursday, January 19, 1869 �Nothing particular took place today. the sick folks have all got better again. Went to the division this evening, there being no one present but myself I went over and spent the evening at J. C. Snell's. Wednesday 20 Went to the Gore mills with a grist and peas and oats for to be chopped. Mr. Mason was there distributing the bills for his sale which takes place on the second of February. Thursday 21 Nothing particular took place today. The Sunday School convention is going on in Streestville yesterday and today. Spent the evening at home as usual. Friday, January 22, 1869. Was engaged in building bush fence (all day) at the "other place" Mr. R. Chisholm called here at noon to see about handling gravel on the Center Road and arranged to start on it next week. Went to Uncle Adam's this evening and accepted the Melodeon Agency. Saturday 23 The weather continues warm and the roads are getting dry & dusty. Nothing particular took place today was handling wood and rails. Received a letter from Uncle Thomas this evening, he is doing well in business. Sunday 24 Was at Sunday School this morning. Mr. Millard had a nice illustration of the lesson 24th Chap. Joshua. Went to Zion in the afternoon the Rev. Mr Fletcher preached the missionary sermon. J. C. Snell & wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Monday, January 25, 1869 Father shot our dog "Rover" this morning. Went to Mr Mason's this afternoon to help to thrash the seed out of the clover hay. He has Mr. Dolson's clover mill hired. Tuesday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. Went to the division this evening as There were only five present the division was not opened. Wednesday 27 Finished the threshing that I have been engaged in. we have about 3 bush. of seed and Mr. Mason nearly 50. Went to Missionary meeting in Zion this evening the attendance was small. Mr. Rev Cochrane of Toronto & Rev. McFadden addressed the meeting. Thursday, January 28, 1869 Nothing particular took place today. Jane came down last night and is going to spend two days with us. Went to Missionary meeting at Hope Chapael to night, the house was nearly full and Mr. W. Elliott was chairman and three P. M. ministers addressed the meeting Friday 29 Was at Rev. McFaddens wood bee hauling sawed wood from Mr. P. Holtby's to the parsonage. J.C.S. called for Jane this evening and took her home. Mrs. Fletcher Hall died on Wednesday 27th and will be buried tomorrow. Saturday 30 This afternoon was engaged in hauling gravel from E. Bunting's pit on the Centre Road. Met Mr. Snell's carriage coming from the funeral and Sarah looked at me so pleasantly that she almost won me over again. Sunday, January 31, 1869 Went to Sunday School in the morning the attendance was small, went to Mr. Mason's for dinner and to Zion this afternoon and heard Rev. W. McFadden preach about the four kinds of fools mentioned in the Bible. Monday, February 1 The last month has been remarkable for warm & pleasant weather there has been little or no snow and roads have been dry and dusty. Was engaged all day in hauling gravel to the Centre Road. Tuesday 2 �Went to Mr. Mason's sale in the morning and acted as clerk all day. We had very good sale and amounted to about $1700. Staid all night at Mr. Mason's. The evening set in with a snowstorm Wednesday, February 3, 1869. This morning is very stormy and there has fallen nearly a foot of snow. Spent the forenoon in straightening Mr. Mason's accounts. Went to the surprise party at Mr. J. Wiggin's this evening did not enjoy myself as dancing occupied the whole time, got home about 3 o'clock the party broke up at four. Thursday 4 The weather today is cold and blustering, there is good sleighing now. Nothing particular took place today, spent the evening at home. {On the 30th January sold 6 sheep (4 ewes and 2 ram lambs) @$7 and $6 apiece to a man from Ohio.} Friday 5 Went over to Mr. Mason's this forenoon with a sleigh and brought over their luggage to be sent to Missouri. Was at Brampton this afternoon and bought a new watch from W. A. Mitchell for $20. Saturday, February 6, 1869 the weather is mild today. Was enaged in hauling fire wood and rails. Uncle adam sent away his luggage and Mr. Masons by freight. Willy Mason brought his horse "Titus" over to Uncle Adam's and is going to spend two weeks in Canada yet. Sunday 7 Went to S. School in the morning subject of lesson "the unfortunate widow, Luke VIII." Ms. Millard was present and destributed the January number of "childrens papers." Ms. M Shipley was up this afternoon and we went to Brampton church to night. Monday 8 Was at Brampton with a load of spring wheat received 92 cts per bush. Received by mail a copy of Dr. Pollick's new medical book. Went to teachers prayer meeting this evening the attendance small had a good meeting Tuesday, Feburary 9, 1869. �The weather continues very mild. Was engaged in hauling gravel to the Centre road. Mr. Mason came home today from Ohio. Spent the evening at Uncle Adam's with W. Mason and Anne Buchanan. Wednesday 10 Took Mr. Mason & William Large down to the station early this morning in the waggon on their way to Missouri. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Thursday 11 The roads are now quite muddy Am still hauling gravel on the road. Jane stayed with us all day and J. C. S. came down this evening and we all visited Uncle Adam's. Mr. P. Grahams hotel and stables in Brampton were burnt down to night. Friday, February, 12, 1869 The weather today is like spring and we had a slight shower of rain this morning. Was at the same work as yesterday having now more than 3/4 of a lot gravelled spent the evening at home in reading the "Ladies: Repository. " Saturday 13 There was some slight showers of rain today. Went to Georgetown this morning and then to Stewarttown trying to sell Melodeons did not make any sales. The night has set in with a rainstorm. Sunday 14 The weather is very stormy today snow and sleet from the "East", On account of the weather spent the day at home in reading. The storm continues after dark. This is the first Sunday of /69 that I have spent entirely at home. Monday, February 15, 1869. Was engaged in hauling elm cordwood on the sleigh to Brampton for Haggert and Bros. Hauled 3 Cords today for which I received $2 per cord in trade. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Tuesday 16 �The weather today is pretty cold with frequent snow squalls. Was engaged at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at home. R.F. Snell and Esther Wiggins were at Uncle Adam's to night visiting Willy Mason. Wednesday 17 It has turned warmer today and the snow is fast dissapearing. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent this evening at Uncle Adam's and received Mr. Mason's notes to keep them till next fall. Thursday, February 18, 1869. Finished hauling wood to Brampton for Haggert Bros having hauled 11 cords @ $2. Mrs. Trueman & Mrs. Featherstone were up and spent the day at our place and went home tonight. Friday 19 The weather today was cold and blustering. Uncle Joseph Dixon came down from Amaranth this afternoon. Uncle Adam brought his notes over today. Was at Mr. R Lowes'es social tonight-had a pleasant time. Saturday 20 Uncle George Burke and wife came up yesterday on a visit. Went to Brampton in the afternoon and put an advertisement in the Peel Banner respecting the melodeon agency to be left in for four months - price $3. Sunday, February 21, 1869. Very stormy morning went to S. School Mr. Millard first used the blackboard-subject-the rich man and Lazarus. Went to J.C. Snells with Pockesing folks this afternoon and with them and Uncle Adam's to Uncle Williams tonight. Met Bella Lowes there and had a pleasant time with her. Monday 22 Uncle Adam's folks were busy all day packing up for to start tomorrow morning. I took their baggage to the station this evening. Jane was down and spent the day at home and I drove her and J.C.S. home in the cutter Tuesday, 23 �Willy and Johnny Mason slept with me the last night of their stay in Canada. It was very stormy this morning and was up very early and drove the Missouri folks down to the station. The storm passed away this afternoon and it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, February 24, 1869. The weather is very cold and stormy and I am afraid that the Missouri folks will be delayed by the snow obstructing the cars. Drove Sarah Peacock up to J.C. Snells last night (where she is hired)and spent the evening there. Thursday 25 Nothing particular took place today on account of the bad weather. Went to Brampton Baptists S. S. Anniversary the number present was not as large as usual Miss Lowes presided at the Cab. Organ. Received 3 copies of the Marriage Guide. Friday 26 Went to Brampton this afternoon and purchased 8 bush. of Corn @ 70 cents per bush. also received my first letter from Andrus Bros. promising to send me a number of price lists Saturday, February 27, 1869. The coldest day we have had this season. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers and preparing for Sunday Sunday 28 Went to Sunday School in the morning and Mr. Jordan questioned the school on the Lesson Judges VII. Was at the P.M. Church Brampton and heard Mr. Boyle preach text-Romans XV, 13, their new organ is louder and harsher than at W.M. Church. Monday, March 1 The forepart of this last month was very mild but the latter part has been cold and stormy and at present there is a good deal of snow on the ground. Went to the T.P. Meeting this evening there was an average attendance 7. Mr. M. not present had a very good meeting Tue sday, March 2, 1869. �Was engaged in hauling gravel with the sleigh mine being the only team at it. Went to the Division (tonight)(which broke down) there were only 8 present. the funds are to be deposited in P.D. Savings Bank. Wednesday 3 Finished hauling gravel to day having hauled 7 days in all. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Kennedy the Scotch Vocalist,in the Courthouse which was very much crowded, was well pleased, the entertainment which last 2 1/4 hrs. Thursday 4 This has been a very cold day. Was engaged in feeding stock and cutting stovewood. It is just 4 years today since my conversion and I regret that I have grown colder in religion than I ought to. This Sarah Snells birthday age 20 Friday, March 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this forenoon and brought home my mother who staid all night at Uncle Williams. Drove her up in the cutter to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and had a look at Mr. Snell's stock, they are in good condition. Saturday March 6 The weather still continues very cold and blustering. Nothing particular took place to day was engaged in cutting stovewood. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 7 Was at S. School this morning Mr. Millard was present and used the blackboard subject - Christ and the young. Went to Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Walker preach Text- Deut. IV. 9. There were only ten present. Monday, March 8, 1869. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Father went to Chilholm's Mill with a grist of 23 bush. of mixed fall and spring wheat. Went to the Teachers Prayer meeting this evening there only four present including Mr. Millard. Tuesday 9 �There is a great change in the weather to day turning quite warm. Jane and Mrs. J. Snell were down this afternoon visiting. Instead of freezing to night it is thawing. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 10 Very stormy all day from the North-East considerable snow has fallen and the sideroads are nearly blocked up. Drove my sisters over to school this morning and brought them back this evening in the sleigh. Thursday, March 11, 1869. The storm of yesterday has cleared off leaving the snow in huge drifts. Was at the same occupation as yesterday namely-driving the children to school. Spent the evening in writing Walter McClellan, Alton Friday 12 Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a letter that Aunt Anne had received from Uncle John who is now in St. Jo. Brought over the scholars and took Mary Nichols home in the sleigh Saturday 13 Was employed this forenoon in breaking in a colt-Polly-who is 2 years old next spring, had very little trouble with her. Alex came up this afternoon which is the first time for six months. Elizabeth C. is going to live in Toronto. Sunday, March 14, 1869. Very stormy morning. Did not go to Sunday School but drove Alex up to J.C. Snell's and spent the day there. Took Alex part of the way home in the cutter and heard Mr. McFadden preach in Brampton at six oclock-text-John 4-14 Monday 15 Went to old Mrs. Bunting's funeral today she was buried in the old cemetery at Brampton. Mr. McFadden preached an excellent sermon from 2 Peter 3rd Chapter 14. she was 83 years of age. Was at the teachers prayer meeting tonight there were only 3 present. Tuesday 16 �Was engaged in hauling gravel on the Centre Road, it being now finished up to the blacksmith's shop. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nichols were up and spent the evening at our place. Wednesday, March 17, 1869. The weather continues very cold and there is about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Went to the Gore Mills today with 27 bush. of corn, peas, and oats mixed for chopping. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells. Received a letter from Uncle Adam in Missouri. Thursday 18 Was engaged in enrolling the militia for the west half of the township from No.10 to No. 20 which is one half of No. 6 Company Division. Joseph Snell is now engaged in enrolling the east half. Commenced on the C. Road and finished to the west 21st line. Friday 19 Finished enrolling the militia today which has been a disagreeable job on account of the deep snow which is now nearly 2 feet deep on the level and very much drifted. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's and gave him the enrollment as he is the Captain Saturday, March 20, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and my mother received a letter from Aunt Jennie and I a letter addressed to Uncle Adam from Schomberg. Mother went up and is going to stay all night at J.C. S. Sunday 21 Went to Sunday School this morning Mr. Millard illustrated the lesson Matt. XX to the 18th verse on the blackboard. Was at Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Brosfield preach text-Watch, therefore. J.C.S. and wife and S. Peacock spent the day at our place. Monday 22 Finished threshing our peas today which have not turned out very well. Was cold and windy all day from the east set in stormy this evening Spent it at home in reading Sunday School libraries. Tuesday, March 23, 1869. �The storm of last night has passed leaving 4 inches more of snow. Was at Brampton this morning. Spent the evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Father and Mother spent the afternoon on the 3rd line east at Joshua Modeland. Wednesday 24 Was engaged in threshing oats with the flail. We had a visit today from Isaac Modeland, his mother and wife. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Osborn Missouri. Thursday 25 Was busy all day in hauling gravel to No. 10 and putting it in a heap for use next summer on the C. Road, hauled 14 loads. Spent the evening at home. Friday, March 26, 1869. There was a great change in the weather today it being very misty and some heavy showers of rain. Was up at J.C. Snells this evening and received a copy of Ashworth's Strange Tales from him for to read. Saturday 27 Is a bright beautiful day and the snow is thawing very fast. Mr. Wixon from Albion and his son stopped at our place this morning on their way home from Missouri. I drove them as far as Tullamore in the sleigh. They are well pleased with the country. Sunday 28 Went to S. School this morning in the cutter with 3 of my sisters and Tilly the lesson was in the 10th chap. of 1st Samuel. Heard Mr. Sutherland preach in Zion this afternoon Test Mathew XXVIII.6. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie were up this afternoon at our place. Monday, March 29, 1869. Very wet day raining steadily all the time from the east. Was engaged in hauling manure around the young appletrees. Mrs. J.C. Snell gave birth to a daughter today. Spent the evening in reading "Ashworth" which is very interesting. Thursday 30 �The weather to day was quite warm with frequent showers so that the 'Etobicoke' is overflowing its banks. Was busy part of the time in taking away the snow from the mouth of the house cellar drain, which closed it up not allowing the water to escape. Wednesday 31 Was engaged in cutting stovewood. This month on the whole has been unusually cold and stormy, and I there is more snow on the ground at present than there has been for 4 years beside being nearly as cold as January. Thursday, April 1. 1869. Was busy all day sawing cordwood with bucksaw for summer use. Father and Mother went up to J.C. Snells to see the new comer. Spent the evening at home & father wrote to Uncle Thomas. Friday 2 The weather continues cold and disagreeable. Was at the same work as yesterday. We had a visit this evening from (big) Joshua Modeland who has been out in Iowa two weeks in January. He thinks it a good farming country. Saturday 3 Went to Brampton this afternoon on horseback as the roads are very rough and received a long letter from Alex. Walked up to J.C. Snells' this evening across the fields on the crust of snow and saw for the first time their daughter. Sunday, April 4, 1869. Was at Sunday School this morning, Mr. Millard was absent and Mr. Jordan examined the school on the lesson-Matt.XX 14 to 30th. Went to Zion in the afternoon but was dissapointed in the absence of P. Holtby Spent the evening at home reading a S.S. library. Monday 5 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw and washing the young appletrees with soapsuds to kill the lice. Drove Mother up to J.C. S. in the buggy and returned 'Ashworth' Jane is getting quite better and the baby is growing fast Tuesday 6 �The snow is gradually disappearing Was at the same work as yesterday woodsawing. Spent the evening in writing a letter to Alex who is expecting one in four days from the time I received his. Our fodder for the stock is getting scarce. Wednesday, April 7, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton this afternoon and received two newspapers from Aunt Jennie(A weekly Carthage & a Spiritualist pub. in Chicago. Spent the evening at John Learmonts my first visit-passed in general conversation. Thursday 8 Am still at the same work. My Mother was up at J.C.Snells this afternoon with Aunt Jennie, Jane is getting quite well. John Learmont was over this evening and we had pleasant chat, he condemns the idea of going to the States. Friday 9 Went to the bush today and tapped 30 Maple trees and was busy all day at it and making sap troughs. The sap ran very fast and we obtained a good many pails of it. J. Learmont was over and spent the evening at our place. Saturday, April 10, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and commenced boiling sap this morning with two pots and made over a gallon of molasses, besides tapping 10 more trees. Aunt Anne has received another letter from Uncle John, he has made up his mind to stay in Missouri and buy a farm. Sunday 11 Went to S. School this morning on foot (roads are getting dry) Mr. M. was there and used the blackboard-Lesson-1st Sam.XII chapt. I received a copy of the C. Messenger from J.V. Snell. Was at Zion this afternoon Mr. McFadden preached text Hosea X 12 verse. Spent the evening at home. Monday 12 Started early this morning (1/2past 5) and was busy all day boiling sap and tapping, have 50 trees tapped made 7 qts. molasses. Went to T. Prayer meeting this evening there were only 3 of the teachers present beside Mr. S. Watson's 3 children. �Thursday, April 13, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There is a good deal of snow on the ground yet around the fences and in the lanes. The days are warm and very frosty nights. Spent the evening at home in reading Dr. O.W. Guthrie's "Our Fathers business". Wednesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and made ten pounds of sugar. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and gave them a small cake of sugar, and was also up to Mr. John Snell's and gave them another small cake. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, staid all night at J.C. Snells. Thursday 15 Our hired boy Samuel Bunting spent the day in the bush in boiling sap while I sawed wood and helped father dock the sheep. Joseph G. Snell started for Kentucky this morning and intends staying there until Christmas, he will be very much missed at home. Friday, April 16, 1869. Was engaged in sawing wood the sap has nearly quit running. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie came up this afternoon and had a good feed of maple molasses and sugar. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 17 Went to Brampton this afternoon-they are busy enlarging the post office and making a great many more letter boxes, for the first time I saw a velocipede belonging to Mr. Mahaffey it requires a great deal of practice to ride one. Sunday 18 This is my birthday being 18 years old. It is a very nice day and the roads almost dusty but as I have a boil on the back of my neck I have to stay in the house all day. This is the second Zion day that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday, April 19, 1869. About 1 o'clock this morning we had a heavy thunder storm and has raised the Etobicoke very high and carrying away a number of swing poles. It is very close and warm today and the grass is commencing to grow. Was sawing wood. �Tuesday 20 It has been a very wet day but it keeps warm. Father took a load of spring wheat to Brampton to day and received 85 cents per bush. bought 6 bush. of peas at the same price. Mr. William Carter was plowing which is the first done this season. Wednesday 21 Finished sawing wood to day, we have about 24 cords of wood split up into stovewood. J.C. Snell brought Aunt Mary Peacock down to day from his place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Thursday, April 22, 1869. Was engaged in building fence on the "other place" between us and John Learmont, making it with stakes at the corners and wires instead of caps. Spent the evening at home in reading a daily paper from St. Joseph Missouri. Friday 23 Commenced ploughing sod to day it was pretty soft. We sowed a ten acre meadow field with plaster. (Our opinion is that he is referring to adding lime to the soil) Spent the evening at John Learmonts in reading "Boro Bells" and talking about things in general. It is a beautiful moonlight night. Saturday 24 Was at the same work as yesterday. Father and Mother went to Brampton this afternoon and received a newspaper from Uncle Thomas published in Carthage. Spent the evening at home. Sunday, April 25, 1869. Spent the day on the 3rd Line east at Isaac A. Modeland's, drove Aunt Mary Peacock there and Tilly, had a pleasant time, it being the first time I have been on the place for 13 years. Came home in the evening. Monday 26 Was busy all day in plowing sod. Father sowed 4 acres of oats this is the first seeding we have done this year. John Learmont and his sister Susy were over and spent the evening at our place they are pretty good company. �Tuesday 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have now about 5 acres plowed. The weather continues very fine with occasional showers. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Wednesday, April 28, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning to the spring fair and received the 2nd prize for our bull "Clifton" there was a pretty good show of stock and implements also a horse hay fork for loading hay in the field, being fastened to the waggon. Sowed our carrot seed this afternoon. Thursday 29 The weather continues fine and a good growth. Was engaged in sowing oats this forenoon, commenced sowing barley this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and conversation, walked over there through the fields. got home at 10.30 Friday 30 Was engaged in sowing barley. Jane, Mrs. Snell and Kizzie were down for a visit. Miss Graham from Toronto St. was here for me to go down and repair their melodeon. I intend to go after the seedingThis month has been rather backward compared to last spring. But it cannot be called a very late spring. Saturday, May 1, 1869. There is a change in the weather today, a cold rain from the east which is turning to snow. Was engaged this morning in cultivating the barley ground. Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed a letter to Uncle Adam. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 2 Went to Sunday school this morning, the attendance was small on account of Bad weather. Our supt. was absent subject-Luke XIX 1-10. Was at Zion this afternoon the congregation was small-9(A. Bowsfield dissappointed). Spent the evening at home reading about Calvin. Monday 3 �Was engaged in harrowing the barley ground and plowing sod. Isaac A Modeland and his wife were over all afternoon at our place-they brought Aunt Mary over and are going to keep Tilly for some time. Spent the evening at home. The last of our green apples were eaten. Tuesday, May 4, 1869. The weather has been quite cool since the rain of last Saturday and there is quite hard frosts at night. Was engaged in sowing clover and timothy seed on the barley ground. Mother walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's today. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 5 Finished rolling the barley field. We constructed a home-made spear with wrought nails and speared eleven suckers in about an hour averaging two lbs. each in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading. Thursday 6 Was engaged in plowing sod. Bought 720 lbs. of hay of William Heath @ $14 per ton our hay and straw being nearly all fed up. Sarah Peacock came down from J.C.S. and went to Brampton. Spent the evening in reading the April number 2 Ladies Repository Friday, May 7, 1869 Sowed our peas to day on the sod plowed this spring. The weather is now quite warm and the buds are beginning to swell. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading general literature. We got a letter from Uncle Taylor this week, he has removed to Oakville. Saturday 8 Finished seeding to day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a new coat @ $8.50 also a pair of gaiters @ $4.00. Spent part of the time in the 'Banner' store and in J.E. Wood Barber shop. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 9 Went to Quarterly Meeting this morning and heard Mr. McFadden preach text- Hebrews. 12th Chap.1,2. Spent the afternoon and evening at Aunt Emeline's with D.M., G. Armstrong and Johnnie D. it is some time since I have been there before. �Monday, May 10, 1869. Was engaged in digging and preparing the garden, we have nearly all the garden vegetables planted and sowed the horse chestnuts we planted last fall are coming up and growing fast. Mrs. Snell and Jane called at our place this evening on their way home from Brampton. Lizzie Bennet commenced work today. 11.00 Tuesday 11 The weather has turned very warm and the spring grain is all up green. Was engaged in rolling the meadow and planting early potatoes. Bought 280 lbs. of hay of Mr. J. Heath making 1/2 ton We turned out our cows on the grass Turned our cattle on the grass for the first Wednesday 12 Was engaged in picking stones off the Alsike clover meadow and finished planting our early potatoes. We sold "Old Jim" to James Sewell for he sold her to J. Anthony for a silver wattle worth $18. Spent the evening at J. Learmonts. (Miss Julia Heath was married today.) Thursday, May 13, 1869. Finished digging our garden and pruning and manuring the fruit trees Commenced raining this afternoon with thunder. Went to Brampton this evening after my Mother who was at Aunt Anne's visiting... She (A.A.) intends starting for Missouri on June 1st. Friday 14 J.C. Snell and wife came down and spent the day at our place it being the first anniversary of their wedding. Was ploughing S. Buntings garden this afternoon. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Jane stayed all night with us on account of the rain. Saturday 15 Was hauling manure on the turnip ground this forenoon and washed the sheep this afternoon. S. Bunting Sen. helped me we have 26. Drove Jane home this evening in the buggy and took her 5 hens and 1 cock. J.C. Snell was there a while, got home at 10 oclock Sunday, May 16, 1869. �Commenced raining about seven o'clock this morning and lasted untill ten so that I did not get S.School. Went to Zion this afternoon and there were 8 present and no preacher. Was at Brampton this evening and heard D.G. Sutherland preach Psalm CXXXIX, 7 to 10 verse. Monday 17 It has turned quite cold since the rain and some frost at night. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground hauled 14 loads to the six acre field across the creek. Spent the evening at home reading the "Youths Magazine" of 1844 A.D. Tuesday 18 Planted out some early tomatoe plants and got a load of spring wheat ready for market. Sowed some plaster on the barley which looks very well and promises a nice even crop of sixteen acres. Wednesday, May 19, 1869. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon in the waggon 4 bush. of peas & oats for chopping. Rode down to Alek's on 'Frank' this afternoon and called at Mr. Thos. Graham for to repair a melodeon. Staid all night at Alek's who is keeping "bachelors' hall" Thursday 20 He has bought a French Mare for $85. He is now living on the 3rd line east at Mt. Charles and is comfortably situated. Came home through Brampton this morning and got a new glass for my watch. Father and Mother were up to J.C. S. this afternoon and brought me $10 for enrolling the militia. Friday 21 Was plowing all day at Mr. Gumerson for barley and J. Learmont was also plowing. The Royal Canadian Bank suspended payment this morning. We had only $2, they are worth 80 cents apiece. Spent the evening reading the "Sea News" Saturday, May 22, 1869. We sheared the sheep this forenoon, J. Learmont helping us there were 3 of us shearing, the fleeces averaged 7 lbs. apiece. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some every-day summer clothing. Spent the evening reading the "London Illustrated News" Sunday 23 �Went to S. School this morning the supt. was absent, there was large school-Lesson, 1st Samuel XVIII 7 verse to 9. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. Russel our new preacher text J.C.S. and wife came down and spent the evening at our place. Monday 24 Spent the day in the bush around Eldorado Mills shooting, with William Woods G. Dawson J. Modeland, had a splendid boat ride on the Credit river. Took dinner and tea at J. H. Main's, on the whole I enjoyed the days sport very well. Tuesday, May 25, 1869. Yesterday and to day has been pretty warm. Finished plowing the turnip and potato ground to day. Aunt Anne came here this evening on her farewell visit before going to Missouri. I felt very tired after yesterday's tramp. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 26 Was hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the hills. It is quite cool again the last two days have been the warmest of the season. John Newhouse called here today he is going to Missouri next week. Thursday 27 Planted our potatoes to day, there are four kinds-Early White, Cups, Garnet Chili and Peach Blows. We also planted a few rows of corn. Was very sorry to hear of the Rev. R.L. Gabies suicide caused by too hard study at college, he shot himself with a pistol. Friday, May 28, 1869. Commenced working on the roads this morning but the afternoon was very wet and is still raining this evening. All the garden fruit trees are well loaded with blossoms. Father was in Toronto on the cars for to change Aunt Jennies's money into greenbacks. Saturday 29 It is warm and pleasant after the rain and there is good growth. Went to Brampton with 33 bush. of spring wheat @ 82 cts per bus. I saw Alex and had a talk with him. Bought a copy of Bow Bells for May and Lovell's Geography. �Sunday 30 Went to S. School this morning our supt. was absent. Lesson-Matt.XX 1-17. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. John Hatson preach text-Luke 13th Chapt. 24 Went to John Snell's Sen. and spent the evening pleasantly pleasantly with the girls. Staid all night at J.C. Snell's Monday, May 31, 1869. Was hauling gravel on the Centre Road with the waggon, drew 12 loads. There were some nice showers of rain to day and all the grain is growing very fast. Mr. George Elliott was buried yesterday with military honours. Tuesday, June 1 Was engaged in using the road scraper this forenoon and finished the road work. I drove over to Mr. M. Cation's in the buggy with a beehive for to get a swarm into it, the hive will be left there until fall. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 2 Commenced hauling manure on the summer fallow hauled 25 loads, James Sewell helped me to haul it. It has been a very warm day. J.C. Snell and wife came down shis evening and are going to stay all night. Thursday, June 3, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and hauled the same number of loads. The weather during the months of May has been very favorable for the crops. Was down at E. Buntings this evening jumping with some of the boys I jumped 14 feet. Friday 4 J.C. Snell and wife went home early this morning. Done the same amount of work as yesterday. I went to J.C.S. this evening and took them a cow Sarah Snell was there during the evening. Staid all night up there. Saturday 5 �It has rained all night and this forenoon. Set out fifty cabbage plants & some tomatoes. It has turned quite cool since the rain which has done a great deal of good to the crops. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, June 6, 1869 Went to S. School this morning (supt. absent)lesson 1 Sam. XXII chap. Went to Zion this afternoon one of the P.M. ministers preached text Isaiah XXVIII chap. 10 verse. it was the largest congregation we have had for months. Spent the evening at home. Monday 7 Was hauling manure on the fallow, hauled 21 loads. Commenced raining at teatime and is a wet night. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday 8 Sold a cow and calf this morning for $30 to Mr. Williamson. Was plowing sod for summer fallow plowed an acre, it is pretty hard plowing but it is in good order. Spent the evening reading Wednesday, June 9, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sarah and Jennie Peacock were up at our place and staid all day they are both living in Brampton. J.C.S. called at our place tonight on his way to Mr. Christie's sale at Brantford Thursday 10 Am still at the same work this morning was quite wet but cleared off and was very warm at noon and we had a thunder storm this evening. Mother went up to J. C. S. to day and is going to stay all night. Friday 11 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday but had to give up work this afternoon on account of another boil on the back of my neck. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought Mother home. Saturday, June 12, 1869. �The weather keeps very cool for the season with frequent showers. John Newhouse called at our place on his way home from Missouri, he was well pleased with the country and is going to live there as soon he can get away. Sunday 13 This is a wet day,d warm rain from the south, it has cleared off at noon. Mr. P. Holtby preached this afternoon in Zion and took tea at our place. This is the third Sunday that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday 14 Spent the day in reading. Am not yet able to work. Father was plowing sod in my place. Went down to Mr. Robert Smith's after the turnip drill he is still using it. John and Susy Learmont came over and spent the evening. Tuesday, June 15, 1869. The weather is very cold for the season and it is dull and cloudy. Mrs. Mathew Pearon and her son Henry Isaac were over at our place for dinner. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 16 Was busy all day plowing the ground in drills for turnips, sowed about 2 acres. Mr. Hindle was here with a letter from Aunt Anne she likes Missouri very well Thursday, 17 Was very sorry to hear of the death of Herman Ferguson my cousin, he died last night by falling off a fence and the sharp stick pierced his left lung Was helping John. Learmont build fence Friday, June 18, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and Dr. Putallo lanced the abscess on my neck; it was a very painful operation. Herman was buried today in the new cemetry in Brampton. Rev. W. McFadden preached text II Kings IV Chapt. 26th verse Saturday 19 �Commenced crossplowing the fallow. The weather is turning a good deal warmer. Sold our wool to K. Chisholm & Co for 38 cents per lb. there was 170 lbs. Emma Armstrong and Hattie Modeland were up on a visit. Sunday 20 There was a heavy shower of rain early this morning. Went to S. School our Supt. absent Lesson-1 Sam. XXVI. Took dinner at J.C.Snell's. Was at Sion this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Russell preached text-II Cor. XII chap 9th verses. Spent the evening at J.C.S. Monday, June 21, 1869. Was at the same work as on Saturday. The weather is very favorable for the crops, the fall wheat has been out in head a week and the clover is nearly in full bloom. Spent the evening at home reading the May 16 of Ladie's Repository Tuesday 22 Was plowing this forenoon. Went up to Edmonton and got the horses shod, father, mother and Lizzie Burnett went up to Zion for to clean the church and put it in order, Sarah and Lizzie Snell were there helping. Wednesday 23 There was a very heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Was plowing all day in summer fallow. Spent the evening at home in reading the "Christian Guardian" Thursday, June 24, 1869. Spent the day in fishing at the 'lake', did not catch any at the lake but caught 30 in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smith's social, proceeds $45 for the Best S. School, Bonsan, Mrs. J.C. S. and Sarah Snell spent the afternoon at our place. Friday 25 Was plowing all day. Father was up at the lake this afternoon and caught 8 sun fish. The weather is still cool, the turnips are just coming up and also the field potatoes there is some in the garden over a foot high Saturday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a man from Port Hope called at our place and offered us $7000 for our farm but we did not take it. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, June 27, 1869. Very wet morning rain from the south. Went to S. School there was only about 20 present Supt. abs. Lesson-Matt.XXI-33-46. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and singing. There was a heavy shower this evening. Monday 28 Was building the line fence between us and J. Learmont. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smiths party, we had strawberries and cream for a dessert, there was about 25 present. I got home at 1.30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 29 Finished the job we were at yesterday. There was some rain again today and it was very warm. The barley is just coming out in head. Father went to Brampton today and bought a grindstone for 90 cts., weight 61. Wednesday, June 30, 1869 The weather this month has been very cool and wet, so cold that it has kept the crops back. but they are growing very fast now and look well. Finished crossplowing the fallow. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Aunt Catherine. Thursday, July 1 It has been a very pleasant day. I spent it at Mr. Snell's lake fishing and caught only two. There were a good many there and among them was Sarah Snell. I was sorry afterwards that I did not talk more to her but it is my old failing-bashfulness. Friday 2 Was engaged in horse-hoeing the carrotts and potatoes they look well and are growing very fast. Was hauling manure on the summer fallow that was plowed this summer. Joshua Modeland was married yesterday. �Saturday, July 3, 1869. Was a very warm day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a light lustre coat for $ . also a White leghorn hat for $1.25, we also bought a scythe and some rakes. I found quite a lot of wild strawberries beside our line fence. Sunday 4 Drove up to S. School this morning there were six in the buggy. Mr. Millard was present Lesson-1 Sam. XXX chap. Went to Zion in the afternoon and Rev. W. L. McFadden preached text-Acts XXIV25th. Was at Brampton W. M. Church tonight, Mr. McF. preached same text Monday 5 Commenced cutting clover this afternoon it is pretty green yet but the season is growing late. Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. spent the afternoon at our place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday, July 6, 1869. Was engaged this forenoon in hilling up the potatoes with the plow. Was cutting hay at Erastus Bunting's this afternoon with our mower. Old Mrs. Trueman came up this evening on a visit. Wednesday 7 It is very good hay weather now. Mother and Mrs. Trueman went up to J.C. Snell's today. Hauled in 2 loads of hay this afternoon the first we have taken in this year. Miss Elizabeth Heath spent the afternoon at our place. Thursday 8 It has rained nearly all night and a heavy shower this morning. Father took Mrs. Trueman home and bought a horse hay fork. Was cutting thistles with the scythe in the pastures. John Learmont was married today. {written above July 9th} John Learmont was married to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong yesterday Friday, July 9, 1869. {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} We have a good many strawberries and are a good size. �Saturday 10 {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} it did not work very well at first but it will improve with practice Sunday 11 There was a very heavy thunder storm with wind early this morning Went to S. School Mr. Millard was present and we had an excellent lesson 1 Sam. XXXI. Was at Zion No preaching. Jane spent today at our place I drove her home this evening. Monday, July 12, 1869. Was a very warm day. Was harrowing the summer fallow this forenoon. We finished cutting 10 acres of clover. Father was cutting clover for John Learmont. he was helping us to haul in hay. hauled 5 loads worked until dark. Thursday 13 Was up at 4 o'clock this morning and started to haul in hay. Bought a fanning mill for $23 from Levi Cossit, Guelph. Was horse raking hay this afternoon and worked until dark cocking it up. Wednesday 14 James Bunting who is working for his uncle was helping us to draw in hay, the hay fork saves a good deal of hard work but not much time. Father finished cutting Erastus Buntings grass today. There was a light shower this P.M. Thursday, July 15, 1869. Was cutting hay on the other place this forenoon. Finished hauling in ten acres of clover and had 26 loads. It has been a very warm day. Spent the evening at Erastus Bunting's in jumping with the boys. Friday 16 There was another heavy thunder storm during the night and the grain is quite flat. Was cutting grass for John Learmont with the mower and I took dinner there for the first time had a feed of cherries which are now just getting ripe. Saturday 17 �Was horse hoeing turnips this forenoon. Was cocking up hay on the other place, it is a very good crop mostly timothy. Hauled in 2 loads, the horse fork works a great deal better in the timothy than in the clover. Sunday, July 18, 1869. Drove up to S.School this morning Supt. absent. (Mr. Brooks preached school) lesson-Psalm XL. Heard Mr. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon, his sermons are quite short-text. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place. I drove them home this evening. Monday 19 We had new potatoes yesterday, they are as large as turkey eggs. James Sewell was helping us to haul in hay this afternoon from the other place. Mis Learmont spent the evening at our place and bade us goodbye. as she is going up home. Tuesday 20 Was a very wet day with a good deal of thunder. Was thinning out turnips. Went up to John Snell's this evening to repair their Melodeon but did not get it finished. Drove my Mother home from J.C.S. it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, July 21, 1869. Went up early this morning to John Snell's and finished repairing their melodeon. I had a long chat with Sarah Snell she does not seem to have much taste for playing although she seems a very nice girl other ways. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 22 Kezia Moreland came spent the day at our place. Was plowing the summer fallow it is in good order considering that it was plowed the first time only about 6 weeks ago. We were hauling in hay and broke one of the prongs of the horse fork Friday 23 Started hauling hay very early this morning as it looked like rain. John Learmont was helping us with his team, finished haying today having about 48 loads of 18 acres and spent nearly 3 weeks over it on account of the wet weather. �Saturday, July 24, 1869. The weather is very dull and quite cool. Was plowing at the same field as the other day it is almost too wet to plow there has been so much rain. Mr. Cummerson was cutting fall wheat which is the first in the neighbourhood. Sunday 25 Aunt Mary & Lizzie Bennett started away early this morning to Henry Modelands on a visit. Went to S School the Supt. present, had a very instructive lesson-Matt.XXII, 1-18 verse. Lavina and I went up to J.C.S' and staid all night. It has been a very warm day. Monday 26 Was cross plowing all day and plowed an acre and a half. It is has been a pretty warm day. We received a present of cherries from Mr. A. Bunting he has a great quantity of them. Spent the evening reading the {Ford Families?} Thursday, July 27, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a heavy thunder storm today at noon. I spend most of my noon spels in practising on the melodeon it takes a great deal of practice to make a good player. Wednesday 28 It rained all forenoon from the west. We are engaged in putting up hooks through the barn roof for the horse fork pulleys. Finished cross plowing Father and Mother spent the evening up at J.C. Snell's. Thursday 29 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft. wide. James Mason spent the day at our place he came from Missouri this week, he has changed very little in his looks he is hired at Mr. Hindle's @ $2 per month for harvest. Friday, July 30, 1869. �Commenced cutting our fall wheat this afternoon it is a good crop and I think will yield well, it is Diehl wheat very plump in the grain it shells out a good deal in harvesting. It was pretty warm today but almost cold enough at night for frost.. Saturday 31 Was cutting wheat all day with the reaper and finished tonight we had 11 acres. James Mason was binding for us today and our two neighbours so that it was bound as fast as it was cut. There has been a great deal of rain this month with thunder and has also been very cold for the season. Sunday, August 1 Went to S. School this morning the supt. present-Lesson II Sam. VII chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. W.L. McFadden preached Acts-II Chap.-37th verse. I went over from meeting and took tea at J.C.S. and spent the evening there. It has been a warm day. Monday, August 2, 1869. Spent most of the day berry picking in Mr. Dyer's bush, E. Burnett, S. Bunting, Lavina and myself and a good many from No. 10, we picked about 16 lbs. There was a very heavy rain this evening. Uncle William Ferguson & wife were also picking berries. Tuesday 3 The three of us were down at E. Buntings, with the reaper and 6 acres of fall wheat it is not so good a crop as ours. Spent the evening in cutting roads around our barley field with the cradle. Wednesday 4 Another wet day, showers from the west with thunder. We 'docked' our lambs and took them away from the ewes and put them in a field by themselves, there 14 rams and 8 ewes. Planted out a bed of strawberries. Thursday, August 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and sold the iron belonging to the old threshing machine for $ Commenced cutting barley with the reaper cut about 5 acres. it is a very heavy crop and is knocked down a good deal with the rain. Friday 6 �John Learmont and his hired boy and team were helping us to haul in our wheat there was 18 loads on the 11 acres and there seems a good deal of wheat in it as it handles very heavy. The weather has been quite cool over the last 2 days the wind in the North. Saturday 7 Was horse raking wheat stubble commenced at 5 o'clock this morning and finished it at 9 oclock. Was reaping barley this afternoon and hauled in the wheat rakings, worked until dark mowing barley. The sun was eclipsed about 5 o'clock this evening it was half obscured and it was as dark as after sun set. Sunday, August 8, 1869. Father, Mother and I drove over to Harrison's to Quarterly Meeting. Mr. McFadden preach text 43 Psalm, 3,4 and 5th verses the church was crowded. Walked up to the Baptist Church, Edmonton. Rev. Mr. Lawrance preached a very good sermon text Acts XI 23 verse, I saw Jabez Heath for the first time since his return from Great Britain Monday 9 The three of us were over cutting J. Learmonts barley with our reaper this forenoon, he bound it all, Was hauling in our barley this afternoon, it is all loose and we unload it with the horse fork which works very well with it. Tuesday 10 The weather continues very fine and quite warm. Was over to see Mr. Tuckers self raker working it does its work well and saves a good deal of hard work. Was hauling barley with 3 teams this afternoon hauled 18 loads, worked until dark. Wednesday, August 11, 1869. There was a light shower early this morning. Was hauling in loose barley this afternoon. Went to Van Amburg's Menagerie this evening in Brampton there was a big crowd at it and all seemed well pleased with the show. there was nearly 500 animals, birds, etc-tickets 50 cents. Thursday 12 �Was reaping barley this afternoon J. Learmont and J. Bunting were helping us in binding the barley this is all we intended to bind. Was hauling in barley this afternoon hauled six loads, spent the evening at home. Friday 18 There was a very heavy thunder storm last night. Was reaping barley for Erastus Bunting this afternoon, I was pulling off the sheaves from the reaper which I have done all harvest, there was some huge thistles, nearly an inch in diameter at the lower end of stalk. Saturday, August 14, 1869. We had Samuel Bunting Sen. helping us to cut barley 2 of us were mowing it with the scythe it is so badly laid that the reaper won't cut it. We hauled in 7 loads of barley this afternoon it commenced raining about dark from the east Sunday 15 It rained a good deal last night. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. abs. on account of the sickness of his wife there was only a small school Lesson II Sam. 15 chap. Mr. Russel preached at Zion a 2 1/2 P.M. text Spent the evening at J.C.S and staid all night. Monday 16 Finished marking out the ridges in the summer fallow Was mowing barley with the scythe and horseraking and cocking it up. Was preparing 20 bush. of Treadwell wheat for market it is the last of old wheat. Tuesday, August 17, 1869. Mr. Thomas Simpson was threshing for us today with his new machine (Berwick) it does very good work. threshed all the fall wheat and 1/3 of the barley the fall wheat is an excellent sample and the barley fair. Wednesday 18 Was reaping J. Learmonts oats they are a great crop of straw and are the tallest I ever saw being higher than a man's head it was very heavy work pulling off the sheaves. We hauled in 19 loads of barley today �Thursday 19 Our 2 year old colt 'Pollie' happened a bad accident by getting her foot cut and it bled a great deal. We had a great deal of thunder this afternoon with some rain. Commenced cutting our oats, are well filled and a good crop Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and to day I think have been the warmest days this season Finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. We hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads Took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon. The land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-lesson Matt.XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel at Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached test Romans I 18. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon. which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 �Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing. Our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book(School book)published by J. Campbell, Toronto. it contains a great amount of interesting reading. Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and today I think have been the warmest days this season. I finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. Hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads. I took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon, the land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson Matt. XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached text Romans 1 18th. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday, August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon, which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book (school book) published by J. Campbell, Toronto. It contains a great amount of interesting reading. �Thursday, August 26, 1869. We cut our Alsike clover 13 acres with the mower with a platform attached and raked it off in bunches, it is too ripe and shells out a good deal. J. C. Snell & wife spent the evening at our place they intend having a big sale of stock on the 30th of Sept. Friday 27 Was ridging this forenoon with two teams. Arichibald Bunting and the other 2 commenced pulling our peas, they pull very easy this year the ground is so loose. Hauled in the Alsike this afternoon there were 5 big loads. Saturday 28 A heavy thunderstorm early this morning. Was cutting J. Learmonts spring wheat with the reaper this afternoon he had men enough to keep up to the reaper in binding. Spent the evening preparing for Sunday. Sunday, August 29, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. absent the lesson II Sam. XXII chap. I took dinner at J.C. Snell's. George Graham preached at Zion this afternoon text-CXLIV Psalm verse. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Monday 30 Finished cutting J. Learmont's wheat this morning. Commenced hauling in our oats this afternoon, we got in 6 loads, they are hardly dry enough yet. Spent the evening at home reading the new 5th book(school book) Tuesday 31 We have had some of the warmest days this month of the summer there has been a good deal of rain and the harvest is later than for some years. We are half done ridging up and have half of our oats and all of our peas out yet. Wednesday, September 1, 1869. �There was a white frost last night, it is quite cold today Was threshing at John Simpson with team and 2 hands their grain did not yield very well. Archd Bunting finished pulling our peas today which job I have missed doing this year. Thursday 2 Was hauling oats all day & finished to night. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place today, he took the names of our thorough bred Durham cattle and is going to put them up at their sale on the 30th. Friday 3 Was hauling peas all day have in 12 loads, and unload with the horse fork, I met with an accident by the rope getting around my hand and drawing it bruised my fingers badly. Saturday, September 4, 1879. Commenced sowing the fall wheat today and sowed ten acres, which is all we have planted yet, the ground is in very good order. Nearly all the plums and pears in the garden are ripe, the trees are well loaded. Sunday 5 Went to S. School this morning Supt. absent-Lesson-Matt XXV J.C.S. and wife came down to dinner (green corn). Mr. Walker preached at Zion test-Genisis XXII 2nd. Kezia Snell took tea with us, went to Bap. Church Ed.n text Mark I 15th. Monday 6 George Adams & his son Joseph was helping us to haul in peas, I was ridging up with the other team, they hauled 10 loads. I plowed 2 acres today in 9 hours. Mrs. J.C.S. spent the day at our place J.C. being in Toronto. A very warm day Tuesday, September 7, 1869. Was plowing until 10 o'clock when it commenced to rain and has been raining all day from the N.E. Spent the evening at home reading. Mr. & Mrs. A. McFaul of Caledon came home last week from Ireland where they have spent the summer. Sarah Snell is now in Caledon at their place to spend a week. �Wednesday 8 It rained all last night and the greater part of today. Went to Brampton this forenoon and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. Spent the evening and all night at J.C. Snell's, he is now very busy preparing for the Provincial Fair. Thursday 9 Very dull and cloudy but cleared off this evening. Reaped 7 acres of spring wheat for E. Bunting. It was a light crop for the season Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and social chat. Friday, September 10, 1869. Was plowing and sowing wheat the ground is quite wet after the heavy rain. The wife of the Rev. William Millard died on last Wednesday with the consumption she has been sick many years, was buried to day in Township of Etobicoke. Saturday 11 Finished the fall seeding today have sowed about 15 acres Received a catalogue of Mr. Snell's sale with a portrait of "Duke of Bourbon" on it, and full pedigrees of the stock for sale. Spent the evening reading the Globe. Sunday 12 A warm day. Went to S. School our Supt. absent, lesson II Sam. XXIII Chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached text-Hebrews XI, he has just returned from Europe where he spent the summer. Monday, September 13, 1869 Was hauling in peas all day, took in 8 loads. J.C. Snell called at our place this evening and asked me to help them during the Exhibition with their stock which I intend doing. This was a warm day for the season. Tuesday 14 �Finished harvest today by finishing hauling in the peas there was 40 loads off 7 acres threshed 22 bush with the horses and stacked the straw out. Spent the evening at home Aunt Mary Peacock went to Toronto. Wednesday 15 Went to the Gore Mills today with a grist and peas to be chopped. Harvested our beans. Was up at J.C. Snell's this evening they are not quite through harvest but will be to morrow. Thursday, September 16, 1869. Was hauling manure on stubble ground to enrich it for turnips, hauled 18 loads with one team. Father was threshing at Gummerson's. The fall wheat is up nice and green. Friday 17 There was a very heavy thunder storm las night. It rained a great deal Went to Brampton this afternoon and started about 4 oclock for London on a freight train, arrived in St. Mary's at 11 PM. Saturday 18 Spent the rest of the night trying to sleep but could not on account of the cold. We had breakfast here and arrived in London 9 A.M. where we unshipped the stock and drove them to the fair ground. We board in a private house. Sunday, September 19, 1869. Was very tired last night. Went to W.M. Church and heard Rev. Mr. Cookman text John I 29th It is a very warm day Heard Rev. Mr. Hunter preach this evening, text- Hebrews Monday 20 Was busy all forenoon washing the cattle in large pond called Lake Horn which is in the grounds. Was picking the sheep and fixing them up There is every prospect of a good show. Tuesday 21 Commenced showing the sheep this afternoon. We have a very nice boarding place at Mr. Christie's and the time passes pleasantly. Spent the evening walking through the streets. Wednesday, September 22, 1869. �Finished showing the sheep this afternoon we received 6 prizes on sheep and 10 prizes on cattle 5 first prizes, the Prince of Wales' prize for the best herd of Durham cattle. Thursday 23 I saw Prince Arthur on the ground yesterday he is rather a fine looking young man (age19). My father came up to the show to day, there is not many up from our part. There is a good show of articles in the Palace. Friday 24 The fair broke up to day at 2 o'clock and to night nearly all the stock has left for home. There are a great many machines and implements showed. They had fireworks in the city on Wednesday evening in honor of the Prince. Saturday, September 25, 1869. Was up early this morning and had breakfast about daylight drove all Mr. Snell's stock down to the station, we got them shipped and started at 2 PM J.C.S. and I came on the express train. I got home at 12 o'clock it rained nearly all day. Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at J.C.Snells. Heard Rev. McFadden preach at Zion text Hebrews XI 16th. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in company with Miss Sarah Snell and Kezia and escorted them home in the buggy. Monday 27 Was hauling manure on the stubble ground it is quite soft after the heavy rains. Father arrived home this evening from visiting his friends in St. Thomas they are are all prospering and intend to visit us next fall. Tuesday, September 28, 1869. Finished hauling out the manure and the barn yard is clean once more. Drove our two Durham cattle (cow&calf and bull) up to Mr. Snell's for to be put up at the sale tomorrow. J.G. Snell came home from Kentucky last night. Wednesday 29 �Staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Was the clerk at the sale today, there was quite a number of people present and the stock sold well, they realized over $3000, we did not sell ours but bought a heifer calf for $95. Spent the evening with the girls and staid there all night for the first time in my life. Thursday 30 Was up before daylight this morning and home before our folks were up. Took a load of barley to Brampton this forenoon and got 72 cents per bush, 58 bush, sold 65 bush last week at 71 cents. Washed our ram (10) lambs with warm water and soap. Friday, October 1, 1869. Mr. Thos. Simpson threshed for us today, barley and oats, it has been a fine day but a head wind which made it very dusty. Uncle Adam arrived here yesterday morning from Missouri he looks rather thin but is healthy his son Albert is along Saturday 2 Finished threshing today, the grain turned out well. Mrs. J.C.Snell and Sarah Snell called here after dark and seen Uncle Adam and Albert he brought hickory and walnuts sweet corn and papas {pawpaws} a kind of fruit. Sunday 3 Went to S. School this morning our supt. absent he is not well, his wife died 3 weeks ago,-Lesson II Sam. XIX chap. Mr. J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text John XII 32nd verse. Took dinner at J.C.Snells. Spent the evening at home. Monday, October 4, 1869. Went up to Mr. John Snell's this morning and brought home the heifer calf we bought for $95. Commenced cutting the clover for seed it is a good crop and the seed well filled. Spent the evening at home preparing apples for drying. Tuesday 5 Finished cutting our clover we have 10 acres. Was cutting clover for Erastus Bunting's. The weather is quite cold with frost at night. Uncle Adam came here this evening from Amaranth the folks are pretty well. �Wednesday 6 Went to Brampton Show this forenoon and some plums & potatoes to show but obtained no prize, there is a good show especially among the vegetables. Was cutting clover this afternoon at Mr. E. Buntings. Thursday, October 7, 1869. Went to Brampton Fair early this morning with 7 ram lambs and sold 6 for $10 each There was a great crowd more so than any previous fair. It was late this evening when we got home and had the chores to do after Friday 8 Was digging potatoes this forenoon nearly half rotten. Was hauling in clover this afternoon hauled 6 loads, there seems to be a good deal of seed in it. Uncle Adam was away with our horse collecting notes. J. Learmont spent the evening at our place. Saturday 9 Was at the same work as yesterday hauled in 8 loads. J.C.S. bought a Berkshire sow from us for $5 (3months old) The weather has been fine there was some rain this evening Sunday, October 10, 1869. Was at S. School, very few present. Supt absent-Lesson John XIV chap. Went to the Dedication of new church on 3rd line east at 2 P.M. Mr. Gooderham preached text II Corth. took tea at Henry Modelands, Rev. S. Rose of Toronto preached this evening text John VI 53 to 56 Monday 11 Went to Edmonton fair this morning with six ram lambs and a Durham heifer calf received 1st and 2nd prize on the lambs and 2nd prize on heifer, it is a cold wet day and not many people present the girls were rather scarce but select Tueday 12 Commenced fall plowing today for the first, it is getting late. Spent the evening hearing a temperance lecture from a blind man, delivered in Zion not many people out. Head a nice chat with Sarah Snell �Monday, October 13, 1869. Was plowing all day with two teams. It has been a cold day and hard frost at night. Was at Brampton this evening at Mrs. Truemans's. Uncle Adam is here tonight and is nearly through collecting his notes. Thursday 14 Was up early this morning and started for Caledon Fair @ 7.30 A.M. with a span of horses to the buggy, Father, Mother, Uncle Adam and myself was a wet and disagreeable day, got home at 8 P.M. They have a good show took dinner and tea at John Newhouse Friday 15 Went to E. Bunting's to thresh this morning and the machine broke so we all went home. Was plowing pea stubble land. Spent the evening paring apples for drying and playing the melodeon. Saturday, October 16, 1869. Was threshing all day at E. Buntings spring wheat and oats which turn out very well. Threshing is the most disagreeable work about a farm. Spent the evening helping Uncle Adam arrange his business and count money. Sunday 17 Was at S. School a good number present. Supt. absent-Lesson- Psalm CIII. Mr. Holtby preached at Zion text Isaiah XL-31st verse. Took dinner at J.C.S. he and wife Uncle William and Adam spent the evening at our place. Monday 18 Was threshing at E. Bunting's this forenoon and at John Learmonts this afternoon. It has been a very cold day and some snow showers. Went to "Ebenezer" to night to practice singing for the convention there was only a few present Tuesday, October 19, 1869. Cleaned up a load of barley this morning and took it to Brampton, 41 bush @ 65cts. Finished hauling in the second crop of clover, had 16 loads off 10 acres. There was snow squalls today. Spent the evening at home. �Wednesday 20 Finished mowing E. Bunting's clover. It is a very cold day. Spent the afternoon at the Township S.S. Convention held in Ebenezer only a small attendance, there was a larger number at the evening meeting, we had several speakers and music. Thursday 21 James Mason and wife took tea at our place last night. Uncle Adam started for Missouri early this morning, he took $3390 with him this is the fourth trip he has made thither. Was plowing all day. Spent the evening at home. Friday, October 22, 1869. Finished plowing 10 acres of pea land, we have sold the 10 ram lambs for $89 and could sell more there is such a demand. Spent the evening at Mr. John Hindle's and stayed all night at J.C. Snell. Rev. A McFall also stayed all night Saturday 23 A cold S.E. rain has lasted nearly all day. James Mason and I spent the day in Toronto changing his Canada money into American and bought his tickets for St. Jo. Missouri. We missed the train in the evening and did not get till 3 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday 24 Was at S. School this morning our Supt. present. Lesson, Psalm XCI. Rev. W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text Psalm LCXXVI 6th verse. I took tea and spent the evening at Mr. Samuel Snell's. A very cold day and a snow storm. Monday, October 25, 1869. It froze nearly hard enough last night to stop the plow. Was plowing all day in the fall wheat stubble land, done 11/2 acres. Very cold day for the season. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Tuesday 26 About 2 inches of snow fell this morning. Went to the Gore Mills with 22 bush of peas and oats for chopping. It is a very cold night. Are 2 parties in the neighbourhood tonight and was not invited. �Wednesday 27 Was hauling manure all day out of the yard and on the stubble. The weather is some milder to day. Mother spent the day at J.C.S. and I drove up for her and spent the evening there in reading and chat. Thursday, October 28, 1869. Was plowing all day till 3 o'clock when I took Aunt Mary Peacock's trunk over to Mr. H. Modelands who will take it to Toronto early to morrow morning. Friday 29 Was plowing this forenoon Commenced harvesting carrots this afternoon, they are a good crop and have grown large. It has been a cold day with some snow showers. Saturday 30 Finished taking up carrots. Went to Brampton this after noon and bought a new felt hat for $2.25 and a black silk cravat for 30 cents. Spent the evening in reading the newspapers. Sunday, October 31, 1869. Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov.1 1-19, he read an address given by Mr. Reynolds at the Provincial S.S. Convention. The local preacher at Zion dissappointed only 7 pres. Spent the evening at home. Monday, Novembe r 1 The weather this month has been very cold and a great many roots and apples are destroyed by frost. The weather is quite warm to day. Commenced the turnip harvest. Was at Teachers Meeting to night in Ebenezer to arrange for a tea party. Tuesday 2 Was hauling in turnips with two teams and five hands got in 24 loads to day and 7 yesterday, the turnips are a good size and yield well. Spent the evening at home. Indian summer has commenced. Wednesday, November 3, 1869. �Finished the turnip harvest today. we have about 1200 bush or 40 waggon loads. It has been a warm and pleasant day. Uncle William and wife will spend to morrow at our place. Got a letter from Uncle John in St. Jo Thursday 4 Finished hauling in the carrots. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Wm. North's Auction Sale of Farm, stock and Implements, the stock brought high prices. Mr. J. W. Main took tea at our place this evening. Has been a fine day. Friday 5 Was plowing stubble ground. A great change in the weather last night, a cold high west wind with some rain, which continued all day and is a cold night. Spent the evening at home reading Saturday, November 6, 1869. Was plowing all day today with one team. Father and Mother were at Brampton all day, he sold Uncle John T's. house for $425 to Mr. Jerry Harris. Received a pair of winter boots from J. Coyne @ 4.25 Sunday 7 Went to S. School this morning, our Supt. absent-lesson John XIII 18 to 38. Took dinner at J.C.S's. D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-II Corinth. Spent the evening which is very cold at home. Monday 8 A cold day with snow squalls. Was shovelling the cross furrows in the plowed land it was hard work on account of the frost. Spent the evening at Mr. John Woodhall's at No.18 Tuesday, November 9, 1869. Willie Learmont commenced work at our place to day for a year @ $7 per month. Hauled 14 loads of gravel from the creek to put on the paths around the house and barn. Spent the evening at home reading "Pilgrims Progress" Wednesday, 10 �The weather continues cold and cloudy the ground staying frozen all day. Hauled 10 loads of gravel today and put it on the lane from the house to the road. Father and Mother spent the evening at J.C. Snell's Thursday 11 Went to Brampton this forenoon and sat for my photograph at M. H. Craigs Gallery of Art. Mrs. J. C. Snell spent the day at our place. J.C.S. called here this evening. A very cold day for the season. Friday, November 12, 1869. Was engaged in hauling stones from the other place for building purposes next summer and burning old rails left from the line fence. A great many are behind with the turnip harvest and cannot work at them for the frost. Saturday 13 Finished building the line fence on the other place between us and J. Learmonts. Father went to Brampton this afternoon to the meeting of the Quarterly Board of the circuit. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday 14 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. IV chap. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Samuel Snell's pleasantly with some young folks. Heard Mr. Torrance preach at Edmonton text 1 Sam. XVI 7th. Monday, November 15, 1869. Sold 5 Berkshires, 4 mos. old @ $8 to John Snell, he sent them to and started for Kentucky today. Was building the line fence between us and J. Simpson. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells pleasantly in social chat. Tuesday 16 Cut down a large elm on the Simpson line this forenoon and commenced splitting it into rails. Was at E. Buntings and sold him 2 tickets for our S.S. Anniversary. The evening set in with a cold east snow storm. Wednesday 17 �Went to Brampton this forenoon and received $1.10 worth of photos from Mr. Craig, they are the best I have had taken. Stabled all our stock today and commenced winter feeding. It has rained all day from the East. Thursday, November 18, 1869. Was splitting elm rails and chopping cord wood and building fence. The teachers and scholars of our S.S. met for practice to night in Ebenezer, it is a nice moonlight night and there were 3 sleigh loads present Friday 19 It has been snowing all day from the East and there is quite good sleighing. Was hauling stakes on the sleigh to the line fence. Was in Brampton this evening and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. spent the evening reading the "Peel Banner" Saturday 20 Snowing most of the day. there is tolerable good sleighing. Spent the evening at the singing practice, there was a good turn out. I invited Miss S.H. Snell to wait with me at the party and she consented to my great pleasure. Sunday, November 21, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-John XIV-a large attendance. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion text-Mathew XXI, 23rd. Went to Samuel Westervelt's baptism at 4 o'clock. he turned from the P.Methodists to Hard shell Baptist. Monday 22 Commenced a heavy snow storm from the E at noon and lasted till after dark. Spent the afternoon in preparing the Church for the party. Took tea at J.C.S. had a nice sleigh ride to the church with the girls. Gave one of my pictures to Sarah Snell and another to Nellie. Tuesday 23 There is a foot of snow on the ground this morning. Went to the party this afternoon, an average attendance. Mr. Millard received a present of $100 from his friends, it was a surprise to him. I got along nicely with my partner S.S. �Wednesday, November 24, 1869. Very hard frost last night. Clear and cold to day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the church it is quite a heavy job. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, Miss S. Snell was there. I had the pleasure of escorting her home. Thursday 25 Commenced splitting rails in the other place' bush. Father and Mother came home today from Oakville (they went on Monday) were visiting Uncle Taylor, he is doing well in his business. Received a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated from Carthage. Friday 26 Received a letter from Uncle John (St.Jo). Was at the same work as yesterday. It has thawed a good deal to day. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in social chat, and in 'Nature's balmy sweet restorer'. Saturday, November 27, 1869. Was chopping cordwood and splitting oak stakes this forenoon Went to Brampton this afternoon and 2 pair bought of working pants at $2.25 & tooth brush. Took tea at Uncle William Ferguson's. Got a turnip cutter from John Snell Sunday 28 Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. XII. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place. Mr. Walker preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-Psalm LXIII 3rd. Spent the evening at John Snell's with the young folks. Monday 29 Was chopping cord wood all day on the other place. The weather is quite mild and set in with rain this evening. Spent the evening playing the melodeon and reading the Canadian Almanac for 1870. Tuesday, November 30, 1869. This has been a real winter month there has been good sleighing for two weeks, a great many have turnips and potatoes and hay and grain unharvested. Spent evening reading newspapers and chitchat. �Wednesday, December 1 Was chopping and splitting rails all day. Father and Mother were over at Wm. Heath's Sale of Furniture and household goods, the articles sold for good prices. Spent the evening at home reading. John Learmont spent the evening with us. Thursday 2 Was splitting elm rails and chopping cordwood for home use this forenoon. Spent the afternoon in Campbell's blacksmith's shop at No.10 getting a horse shod. I saw an Illustrated Newspaper published in New Zealand. Friday, December 3, 1869. Spent the day-which was the coldest we have had this season at I.A. Modeland's Auction Sale of all his Stock and Implements, nearly all the articles sold brought high prices. There was a large attendance. Saturday 4 Was engaged in chopping cordwood. Father drove to Mr. Fraser's on the 6th Line west and bought a patent car for the horse fork it is a great improvement. It cost $9.00. Was at Brampton this evening and bought a "Canadian Illustrated News" Sunday 5 Was at S.S. this morning, a large attendance, our Supt. absent-Lesson John XV. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion at 21/2P.M.-text-1 Kings XVIII 21st. Drove the sleigh to Edmonton this evening Mr. Lorrance preached text-Philipians II-12,13 verses. Monday, December 6, 1869. A very cold day. Was threshing peas with the flail. Spent the evening very profitably in listening to Philip Philips 'Sacred Songs', it was the best singing I ever heard. The concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, Brampton there were { } present. Tuesday 7 �Was engaged in chopping cordwood cut nearly 2 cords, split and piled it in 5 hours(the two of us). Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the "Farmers Advocate". it is published in London, Ont. Miss K.F. Snell spent part of the evening there. Wednesday 8 Commenced chopping of cordwood in the lower bush today. Took a load of barley to Brampton this afternoon and got 50 cents per bush for 70 bush. Received a Daily paper from Uncle John in St. Joseph. Also a copy of Daily Telegram from Oakville. Thursday, December 9, 1869. Was busy all day chopping. Father went to Robert Gardeners Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements, and bought 4 breeding ewes @$32.50. Spent the evening in company with Miss E. Burnett at J. Learmonts. Friday 10 Was butchering hogs to day, we only had 3 to kill, they averaged 250 lbs. each. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, purchased 2 gal. of Coal Oil @ 40 cents per gal. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Saturday 11 There was a thick mist all day with some rain, it is quite warm and the snow is going fast. Spent the afternoon trying to repair the melodeon in Ebenezer, but failed as the bellows is completely worn out. Father and Mother staid all night at J.C.S.'s. Sunday, December 12, 1869. Was at S.S. this morning our Supt. Present (I received a present of the "New Standard Singer" from him)-Lesson Luke XIV 41st to the end of chap. We had a disappointment at Zion, the preacher did not come, there was short prayer meeting held. Monday 13 Was engaged in chopping cordwood this forenoon. Was sawing a hemlock tree with the cross cut saw into 2 foot lengths. Spent the evening pleasantly, it being the last night Miss E. Burnett stays with us her time is out tomorrow. �Tuesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and splitting hemlock rails they are hard to split. J.C. Snell took tea at our place this evening he starts for Montreal tomorrow to see Mr. Cochrane's stock. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. Wednesday, December 15, 1869. A rain storm from the East commenced today. Father went to the Gore Mills with 11 bags of peas and oats. Drove up for Mrs. J.C.S. this afternoon she is going to stay at our place till he comes back. Thursday 16 The rain storm lasted 24 hours. Was chopping cordwood this afternoon in the lower bush, the creek is quite high and the ice is all broken up. Spent the evening at home reading the "Christian Guardian". Friday 17 Father drove to Esquesing for a load of lumber. he got some pretty good quality at $3.50 per thousand. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's there were some young folks present. arrived home at 11 o'clock. Saturday, December 18, 1869. Spent the day chopping cordwood. Received a letter from John Ferguson in St. Joseph he has bought 40 acres of land from Uncle Adam for $700. John Hunter came home on Thursday from Illinois, he intends spending the winter here. Sunday 19 Spent the forenoon in the S.School our Supt. abs. Lesson-Luke XIX, 41st to end. Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion at 21/2 PM-text-Numbers XXIl. 9. I was at the Baptist Church this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Lorrance preach text-Galatians-XI- 17th verse. Monday 20 Was engaged in chopping beach and maple (dry trees) in the lower bush. Father went to the Municipal Nominations but the same Councillors were re-elected. Spent the evening at home. �Tuesday, December 21, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some presents for my sisters, and a pack of cards (Quintettea) for amusement in the home circle price 30 cents. Wednesday 22 An East storm all night of snow and rain, turned very cold and windy to night. Spent the afternoon in fanning up peas. Spent the evening at home playing Quintettea. Received a newspaper from J.C.S. in Montreal. Thursday 23 Spent the afternoon at our school examination by the Teacher Mr. Samuel Westervelt the scholars answered well and kept good order and sang well. Anderson Campbell came home from Illinois yesterday. Friday, December 24, 1869. Was hauling wood from the bush on the other place with the sleigh. J.C.Snell came home this evening from N.York state, where he bought some sheep. Drove him up to his father's this evening. Saturday 25 Spent the day at home and had very little enjoyment. Was skating about 2 hours in the afternoon. It has been a very nice mild day and pretty good sleighing. Mrs. Peacock came here this evening from Toronto Sunday 26 Was at S.S. this morning, a very small attendance. Supt. pres. he brought a new library for the school 16 volumes and a copy of the "British Workman" for each child. Spent the afternoon and Monday, December 27, 1869. It was foggy all day finished hauling the hardwood from the other place. Robert Nichols spent the evening at our place, he was collecting school tax, our tax was $12.75 Tuesday 28 �Received a letter from Joseph Pearson last night stating that Uncle Joshua Harrington was dead a month ago. Father and Mother spent the day at Springbook. Spent the evening writing a letter to Alex Campbell. Wednesday 29 Was fanning oats and storing them away in the driving house for use next summer. H.S. Dolson's clover mill came to our place this afternoon there are 3 men with it and 2 span of horses Thursday, December 30, 1869. Commenced threshing Alsike clover this morning, it turned out 6 bush. off 2 acres Spent the evening driving Aunt Mary over to the 3rd Line east in the cutter Lizzie Burnett was along, the cutter was upset but no one was hurt. Friday 31 Was threshing red clover today it does not turn out so well as the Alsike threshed 71/2 bush. today. The threshers drove home this evening. Went to Brampton and got the newspapers also a copy of the Daily Telegraph from Uncle Taylor in Oakville. Memoranda. Another has rolled away adding as it were one drop to great ocean of eternity which every one must live or die. It seems but a short time since it was welcomed in with 'a happy New Year' yet when you calculate the labour you have passed through spring time and harvest, summer and winter, meeting with and parting from friends joys and sorrows, hope and fears and many other things, it is a good while. The weather this year has been remarkable. During the whole month of January we had fine dry roads almost dusty and bright warm days, but the afterpart of Memoranda. the winter was cold and stormy and in March we had nearly 3 feet of snow on the level, it laid on the ground until the middle of April when it all disappeared, raising the river Etobicoke to an unusual height. Commenced seeding the last week in April. The summer was remarkably cool with a considerable quantity of rain. There was a very bountiful harvest, barley yielded in many instances 60 bush. per acre, oats 75 to 80, fall wheat 35 to 40 and peas 40 bush. per acre, the root crops were excellent, the potatoes suffered some from the rot, a great many apples were destroyed by the early frost this fall. �Memoranda The grain market has been rather dull, barley was sold from 371/2 cents to 75 per bush. wheat 80 cents oats 30 cents and peas .50(We have sold very little grain only about 1/2 of the barley.) 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Scanned Microfilm of Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text �������������������������������������������������������������������� John Ferguson (1851 – 1931) 1869 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers POCKET DIARY for 1869. Containing A Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, CALENDAR, RATES OF POSTAGE, &c. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1869. Friday, January 1, 1869. Was cold and stormy, spent the day at Mr. Mason's pleasantly, had a sleigh ride in the evening to Derry West. Saturday 2 Nothing particular taking place, was working hard all day, threshing peas with the flail Sunday 3 Went to Sunday School in the morning and heard J. C. Small read a good letter from our superintendent exhorting the scholars to trust in Jesus. was at "Zion" in the afternoon Monday, January 4, 1869 There was a change in the weather today and the snow has nearly all disappeared. Spent the day hauling firewood, was at Brampton in the evening for medicine for my aunt Mrs Peacock �Tuesday 5 Was building a fence in the bush on the "other place" and was at the Division at night and had a very good meeting although the attendance was small. Wednesday 6 The thaw still continues so that there is little or no sleighing. Was engaged in splitting rails at the "other place". Jane was at our place all day and John C came down in the evening. Thursday, January 7, 1869. The weather to day was very pleasant. Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. Took Jane home in the evening and spent it at their place. Friday 8 In the morning was in Brampton at Mrs J.D. Armstrong's funeral and heard Mr McFadden preach an affecting sermon. The evening set in very stormy so that I spent it at home in reading. (to Mr A. Saturday 9 Drinkwater) (Miss E. Cheyne was married yesterday.) The snow storm of last evening has turned into rain this morning and the thaw continues. Nothing particular has transpired today, was engaged in building fence, in the evening made preparations for Sunday. Sunday, January 10, 1869. Was at Sunday school in the morning where superintendent was absent had two new scholars in my class. Went to Zion in the afternoon but we were dissappointed of a preacher, and spent the evening at home. Monday 11 Was chopping cordwood all day. Went to the teacher's prayer meeting in the evening, there were only three present still we had a good meeting and it is the earnest prayer of the teachers that God would revive his work with school. Tuesday 12 �The weather today was very fine the sun shining brightly all day, was at the same kind of work as yesterday, went to the division in the evening as there were only three of of the members present the division was not open yet. Wednesday, January 13, 1869. The weather today was quite warm and pleasant, was engaged in splitting the last oak tree on the "other place" into stakes. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 14 The weather continues very fine so that the winter so far has been unusually pleasant, was at the same work as yesterday. Nearly every member of the family is sick with colds except myself. Friday 15 In the forenoon was hauling out manure around the old appletrees went to Brampton in the afternoon and beside the other newspapers obtained a copy of the Weekly {deal Telegraph this paper contains a great of reading matter. Saturday, January 16, 1869 My father has been so very sick today with a bad cold that he was confined to the house. John C. brought Jane down this morning and she spent the day with us. (J.C. has also been very sick all this week). Mr Smith and Mr Nichols came up and spent the evening at our place. Sunday 17 Was at Sunday school this morning Mr. Millard occupied the whole time at the school in the talking about Sunday School missionary work and that Mr. McDavie's application to be missionary has been accepted. Went to Zion this after noon and heard Mr. Sutherland speak about holiness. Monday 18 Put the load of clover hay for seed on the waggon and hauled it over to Mr. Mason's for to be thrashed. Went to the teachers prayer meeting in the evening, there were five present and we had a profitable meeting. Mr. Millard read a portion of scripture and a short sermon on it. Thursday, January 19, 1869 �Nothing particular took place today. the sick folks have all got better again. Went to the division this evening, there being no one present but myself I went over and spent the evening at J. C. Snell's. Wednesday 20 Went to the Gore mills with a grist and peas and oats for to be chopped. Mr. Mason was there distributing the bills for his sale which takes place on the second of February. Thursday 21 Nothing particular took place today. The Sunday School convention is going on in Streestville yesterday and today. Spent the evening at home as usual. Friday, January 22, 1869. Was engaged in building bush fence (all day) at the "other place" Mr. R. Chisholm called here at noon to see about handling gravel on the Center Road and arranged to start on it next week. Went to Uncle Adam's this evening and accepted the Melodeon Agency. Saturday 23 The weather continues warm and the roads are getting dry & dusty. Nothing particular took place today was handling wood and rails. Received a letter from Uncle Thomas this evening, he is doing well in business. Sunday 24 Was at Sunday School this morning. Mr. Millard had a nice illustration of the lesson 24th Chap. Joshua. Went to Zion in the afternoon the Rev. Mr Fletcher preached the missionary sermon. J. C. Snell & wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Monday, January 25, 1869 Father shot our dog "Rover" this morning. Went to Mr Mason's this afternoon to help to thrash the seed out of the clover hay. He has Mr. Dolson's clover mill hired. Tuesday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. Went to the division this evening as There were only five present the division was not opened. Wednesday 27 Finished the threshing that I have been engaged in. we have about 3 bush. of seed and Mr. Mason nearly 50. Went to Missionary meeting in Zion this evening the attendance was small. Mr. Rev Cochrane of Toronto & Rev. McFadden addressed the meeting. Thursday, January 28, 1869 Nothing particular took place today. Jane came down last night and is going to spend two days with us. Went to Missionary meeting at Hope Chapael to night, the house was nearly full and Mr. W. Elliott was chairman and three P. M. ministers addressed the meeting Friday 29 Was at Rev. McFaddens wood bee hauling sawed wood from Mr. P. Holtby's to the parsonage. J.C.S. called for Jane this evening and took her home. Mrs. Fletcher Hall died on Wednesday 27th and will be buried tomorrow. Saturday 30 This afternoon was engaged in hauling gravel from E. Bunting's pit on the Centre Road. Met Mr. Snell's carriage coming from the funeral and Sarah looked at me so pleasantly that she almost won me over again. Sunday, January 31, 1869 Went to Sunday School in the morning the attendance was small, went to Mr. Mason's for dinner and to Zion this afternoon and heard Rev. W. McFadden preach about the four kinds of fools mentioned in the Bible. Monday, February 1 The last month has been remarkable for warm & pleasant weather there has been little or no snow and roads have been dry and dusty. Was engaged all day in hauling gravel to the Centre Road. Tuesday 2 �Went to Mr. Mason's sale in the morning and acted as clerk all day. We had very good sale and amounted to about $1700. Staid all night at Mr. Mason's. The evening set in with a snowstorm Wednesday, February 3, 1869. This morning is very stormy and there has fallen nearly a foot of snow. Spent the forenoon in straightening Mr. Mason's accounts. Went to the surprise party at Mr. J. Wiggin's this evening did not enjoy myself as dancing occupied the whole time, got home about 3 o'clock the party broke up at four. Thursday 4 The weather today is cold and blustering, there is good sleighing now. Nothing particular took place today, spent the evening at home. {On the 30th January sold 6 sheep (4 ewes and 2 ram lambs) @$7 and $6 apiece to a man from Ohio.} Friday 5 Went over to Mr. Mason's this forenoon with a sleigh and brought over their luggage to be sent to Missouri. Was at Brampton this afternoon and bought a new watch from W. A. Mitchell for $20. Saturday, February 6, 1869 the weather is mild today. Was enaged in hauling fire wood and rails. Uncle adam sent away his luggage and Mr. Masons by freight. Willy Mason brought his horse "Titus" over to Uncle Adam's and is going to spend two weeks in Canada yet. Sunday 7 Went to S. School in the morning subject of lesson "the unfortunate widow, Luke VIII." Ms. Millard was present and destributed the January number of "childrens papers." Ms. M Shipley was up this afternoon and we went to Brampton church to night. Monday 8 Was at Brampton with a load of spring wheat received 92 cts per bush. Received by mail a copy of Dr. Pollick's new medical book. Went to teachers prayer meeting this evening the attendance small had a good meeting Tuesday, Feburary 9, 1869. �The weather continues very mild. Was engaged in hauling gravel to the Centre road. Mr. Mason came home today from Ohio. Spent the evening at Uncle Adam's with W. Mason and Anne Buchanan. Wednesday 10 Took Mr. Mason & William Large down to the station early this morning in the waggon on their way to Missouri. Was at the same occupation as yesterday. J.C. Snell and wife were down and spent the evening at our place. Thursday 11 The roads are now quite muddy Am still hauling gravel on the road. Jane stayed with us all day and J. C. S. came down this evening and we all visited Uncle Adam's. Mr. P. Grahams hotel and stables in Brampton were burnt down to night. Friday, February, 12, 1869 The weather today is like spring and we had a slight shower of rain this morning. Was at the same work as yesterday having now more than 3/4 of a lot gravelled spent the evening at home in reading the "Ladies: Repository. " Saturday 13 There was some slight showers of rain today. Went to Georgetown this morning and then to Stewarttown trying to sell Melodeons did not make any sales. The night has set in with a rainstorm. Sunday 14 The weather is very stormy today snow and sleet from the "East", On account of the weather spent the day at home in reading. The storm continues after dark. This is the first Sunday of /69 that I have spent entirely at home. Monday, February 15, 1869. Was engaged in hauling elm cordwood on the sleigh to Brampton for Haggert and Bros. Hauled 3 Cords today for which I received $2 per cord in trade. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Tuesday 16 �The weather today is pretty cold with frequent snow squalls. Was engaged at the same work as yesterday. Spent the evening at home. R.F. Snell and Esther Wiggins were at Uncle Adam's to night visiting Willy Mason. Wednesday 17 It has turned warmer today and the snow is fast dissapearing. Was at the same work as yesterday. Spent this evening at Uncle Adam's and received Mr. Mason's notes to keep them till next fall. Thursday, February 18, 1869. Finished hauling wood to Brampton for Haggert Bros having hauled 11 cords @ $2. Mrs. Trueman & Mrs. Featherstone were up and spent the day at our place and went home tonight. Friday 19 The weather today was cold and blustering. Uncle Joseph Dixon came down from Amaranth this afternoon. Uncle Adam brought his notes over today. Was at Mr. R Lowes'es social tonight-had a pleasant time. Saturday 20 Uncle George Burke and wife came up yesterday on a visit. Went to Brampton in the afternoon and put an advertisement in the Peel Banner respecting the melodeon agency to be left in for four months - price $3. Sunday, February 21, 1869. Very stormy morning went to S. School Mr. Millard first used the blackboard-subject-the rich man and Lazarus. Went to J.C. Snells with Pockesing folks this afternoon and with them and Uncle Adam's to Uncle Williams tonight. Met Bella Lowes there and had a pleasant time with her. Monday 22 Uncle Adam's folks were busy all day packing up for to start tomorrow morning. I took their baggage to the station this evening. Jane was down and spent the day at home and I drove her and J.C.S. home in the cutter Tuesday, 23 �Willy and Johnny Mason slept with me the last night of their stay in Canada. It was very stormy this morning and was up very early and drove the Missouri folks down to the station. The storm passed away this afternoon and it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, February 24, 1869. The weather is very cold and stormy and I am afraid that the Missouri folks will be delayed by the snow obstructing the cars. Drove Sarah Peacock up to J.C. Snells last night (where she is hired)and spent the evening there. Thursday 25 Nothing particular took place today on account of the bad weather. Went to Brampton Baptists S. S. Anniversary the number present was not as large as usual Miss Lowes presided at the Cab. Organ. Received 3 copies of the Marriage Guide. Friday 26 Went to Brampton this afternoon and purchased 8 bush. of Corn @ 70 cents per bush. also received my first letter from Andrus Bros. promising to send me a number of price lists Saturday, February 27, 1869. The coldest day we have had this season. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers and preparing for Sunday Sunday 28 Went to Sunday School in the morning and Mr. Jordan questioned the school on the Lesson Judges VII. Was at the P.M. Church Brampton and heard Mr. Boyle preach text-Romans XV, 13, their new organ is louder and harsher than at W.M. Church. Monday, March 1 The forepart of this last month was very mild but the latter part has been cold and stormy and at present there is a good deal of snow on the ground. Went to the T.P. Meeting this evening there was an average attendance 7. Mr. M. not present had a very good meeting Tuesday, March 2, 1869. �Was engaged in hauling gravel with the sleigh mine being the only team at it. Went to the Division (tonight)(which broke down) there were only 8 present. the funds are to be deposited in P.D. Savings Bank. Wednesday 3 Finished hauling gravel to day having hauled 7 days in all. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Mr. Kennedy the Scotch Vocalist,in the Courthouse which was very much crowded, was well pleased, the entertainment which last 2 1/4 hrs. Thursday 4 This has been a very cold day. Was engaged in feeding stock and cutting stovewood. It is just 4 years today since my conversion and I regret that I have grown colder in religion than I ought to. This Sarah Snells birthday age 20 Friday, March 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this forenoon and brought home my mother who staid all night at Uncle Williams. Drove her up in the cutter to J.C. Snell's this afternoon and had a look at Mr. Snell's stock, they are in good condition. Saturday March 6 The weather still continues very cold and blustering. Nothing particular took place to day was engaged in cutting stovewood. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 7 Was at S. School this morning Mr. Millard was present and used the blackboard subject - Christ and the young. Went to Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Walker preach Text- Deut. IV. 9. There were only ten present. Monday, March 8, 1869. Was engaged in threshing peas all day. Father went to Chilholm's Mill with a grist of 23 bush. of mixed fall and spring wheat. Went to the Teachers Prayer meeting this evening there only four present including Mr. Millard. Tuesday 9 �There is a great change in the weather to day turning quite warm. Jane and Mrs. J. Snell were down this afternoon visiting. Instead of freezing to night it is thawing. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 10 Very stormy all day from the North-East considerable snow has fallen and the sideroads are nearly blocked up. Drove my sisters over to school this morning and brought them back this evening in the sleigh. Thursday, March 11, 1869. The storm of yesterday has cleared off leaving the snow in huge drifts. Was at the same occupation as yesterday namely-driving the children to school. Spent the evening in writing Walter McClellan, Alton Friday 12 Went to Brampton this afternoon and saw a letter that Aunt Anne had received from Uncle John who is now in St. Jo. Brought over the scholars and took Mary Nichols home in the sleigh Saturday 13 Was employed this forenoon in breaking in a colt-Polly-who is 2 years old next spring, had very little trouble with her. Alex came up this afternoon which is the first time for six months. Elizabeth C. is going to live in Toronto. Sunday, March 14, 1869. Very stormy morning. Did not go to Sunday School but drove Alex up to J.C. Snell's and spent the day there. Took Alex part of the way home in the cutter and heard Mr. McFadden preach in Brampton at six oclock-text-John 4-14 Monday 15 Went to old Mrs. Bunting's funeral today she was buried in the old cemetery at Brampton. Mr. McFadden preached an excellent sermon from 2 Peter 3rd Chapter 14. she was 83 years of age. Was at the teachers prayer meeting tonight there were only 3 present. Tuesday 16 �Was engaged in hauling gravel on the Centre Road, it being now finished up to the blacksmith's shop. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nichols were up and spent the evening at our place. Wednesday, March 17, 1869. The weather continues very cold and there is about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Went to the Gore Mills today with 27 bush. of corn, peas, and oats mixed for chopping. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells. Received a letter from Uncle Adam in Missouri. Thursday 18 Was engaged in enrolling the militia for the west half of the township from No.10 to No. 20 which is one half of No. 6 Company Division. Joseph Snell is now engaged in enrolling the east half. Commenced on the C. Road and finished to the west 21st line. Friday 19 Finished enrolling the militia today which has been a disagreeable job on account of the deep snow which is now nearly 2 feet deep on the level and very much drifted. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's and gave him the enrollment as he is the Captain Saturday, March 20, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and my mother received a letter from Aunt Jennie and I a letter addressed to Uncle Adam from Schomberg. Mother went up and is going to stay all night at J.C. S. Sunday 21 Went to Sunday School this morning Mr. Millard illustrated the lesson Matt. XX to the 18th verse on the blackboard. Was at Zion in the afternoon and heard Mr. Brosfield preach text-Watch, therefore. J.C.S. and wife and S. Peacock spent the day at our place. Monday 22 Finished threshing our peas today which have not turned out very well. Was cold and windy all day from the east set in stormy this evening Spent it at home in reading Sunday School libraries. Tuesday, March 23, 1869. �The storm of last night has passed leaving 4 inches more of snow. Was at Brampton this morning. Spent the evening in writing to Uncle Adam. Father and Mother spent the afternoon on the 3rd line east at Joshua Modeland. Wednesday 24 Was engaged in threshing oats with the flail. We had a visit today from Isaac Modeland, his mother and wife. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Osborn Missouri. Thursday 25 Was busy all day in hauling gravel to No. 10 and putting it in a heap for use next summer on the C. Road, hauled 14 loads. Spent the evening at home. Friday, March 26, 1869. There was a great change in the weather today it being very misty and some heavy showers of rain. Was up at J.C. Snells this evening and received a copy of Ashworth's Strange Tales from him for to read. Saturday 27 Is a bright beautiful day and the snow is thawing very fast. Mr. Wixon from Albion and his son stopped at our place this morning on their way home from Missouri. I drove them as far as Tullamore in the sleigh. They are well pleased with the country. Sunday 28 Went to S. School this morning in the cutter with 3 of my sisters and Tilly the lesson was in the 10th chap. of 1st Samuel. Heard Mr. Sutherland preach in Zion this afternoon Test Mathew XXVIII.6. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie were up this afternoon at our place. Monday, March 29, 1869. Very wet day raining steadily all the time from the east. Was engaged in hauling manure around the young appletrees. Mrs. J.C. Snell gave birth to a daughter today. Spent the evening in reading "Ashworth" which is very interesting. Thursday 30 �The weather to day was quite warm with frequent showers so that the 'Etobicoke' is overflowing its banks. Was busy part of the time in taking away the snow from the mouth of the house cellar drain, which closed it up not allowing the water to escape. Wednesday 31 Was engaged in cutting stovewood. This month on the whole has been unusually cold and stormy, and I there is more snow on the ground at present than there has been for 4 years beside being nearly as cold as January. Thursday, April 1. 1869. Was busy all day sawing cordwood with bucksaw for summer use. Father and Mother went up to J.C. Snells to see the new comer. Spent the evening at home & father wrote to Uncle Thomas. Friday 2 The weather continues cold and disagreeable. Was at the same work as yesterday. We had a visit this evening from (big) Joshua Modeland who has been out in Iowa two weeks in January. He thinks it a good farming country. Saturday 3 Went to Brampton this afternoon on horseback as the roads are very rough and received a long letter from Alex. Walked up to J.C. Snells' this evening across the fields on the crust of snow and saw for the first time their daughter. Sunday, April 4, 1869. Was at Sunday School this morning, Mr. Millard was absent and Mr. Jordan examined the school on the lesson-Matt.XX 14 to 30th. Went to Zion in the afternoon but was dissapointed in the absence of P. Holtby Spent the evening at home reading a S.S. library. Monday 5 Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw and washing the young appletrees with soapsuds to kill the lice. Drove Mother up to J.C. S. in the buggy and returned 'Ashworth' Jane is getting quite better and the baby is growing fast Tuesday 6 �The snow is gradually disappearing Was at the same work as yesterday woodsawing. Spent the evening in writing a letter to Alex who is expecting one in four days from the time I received his. Our fodder for the stock is getting scarce. Wednesday, April 7, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Father went to Brampton this afternoon and received two newspapers from Aunt Jennie(A weekly Carthage & a Spiritualist pub. in Chicago. Spent the evening at John Learmonts my first visit-passed in general conversation. Thursday 8 Am still at the same work. My Mother was up at J.C.Snells this afternoon with Aunt Jennie, Jane is getting quite well. John Learmont was over this evening and we had pleasant chat, he condemns the idea of going to the States. Friday 9 Went to the bush today and tapped 30 Maple trees and was busy all day at it and making sap troughs. The sap ran very fast and we obtained a good many pails of it. J. Learmont was over and spent the evening at our place. Saturday, April 10, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and commenced boiling sap this morning with two pots and made over a gallon of molasses, besides tapping 10 more trees. Aunt Anne has received another letter from Uncle John, he has made up his mind to stay in Missouri and buy a farm. Sunday 11 Went to S. School this morning on foot (roads are getting dry) Mr. M. was there and used the blackboard-Lesson-1st Sam.XII chapt. I received a copy of the C. Messenger from J.V. Snell. Was at Zion this afternoon Mr. McFadden preached text Hosea X 12 verse. Spent the evening at home. Monday 12 Started early this morning (1/2past 5) and was busy all day boiling sap and tapping, have 50 trees tapped made 7 qts. molasses. Went to T. Prayer meeting this evening there were only 3 of the teachers present beside Mr. S. Watson's 3 children. �Thursday, April 13, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There is a good deal of snow on the ground yet around the fences and in the lanes. The days are warm and very frosty nights. Spent the evening at home in reading Dr. O.W. Guthrie's "Our Fathers business". Wednesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and made ten pounds of sugar. Went up to J.C. Snell's this evening and gave them a small cake of sugar, and was also up to Mr. John Snell's and gave them another small cake. Received a letter from Uncle Adam, staid all night at J.C. Snells. Thursday 15 Our hired boy Samuel Bunting spent the day in the bush in boiling sap while I sawed wood and helped father dock the sheep. Joseph G. Snell started for Kentucky this morning and intends staying there until Christmas, he will be very much missed at home. Friday, April 16, 1869. Was engaged in sawing wood the sap has nearly quit running. Uncle William & Aunt Lizzie came up this afternoon and had a good feed of maple molasses and sugar. Spent the evening at home. Saturday 17 Went to Brampton this afternoon-they are busy enlarging the post office and making a great many more letter boxes, for the first time I saw a velocipede belonging to Mr. Mahaffey it requires a great deal of practice to ride one. Sunday 18 This is my birthday being 18 years old. It is a very nice day and the roads almost dusty but as I have a boil on the back of my neck I have to stay in the house all day. This is the second Zion day that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday, April 19, 1869. About 1 o'clock this morning we had a heavy thunder storm and has raised the Etobicoke very high and carrying away a number of swing poles. It is very close and warm today and the grass is commencing to grow. Was sawing wood. �Tuesday 20 It has been a very wet day but it keeps warm. Father took a load of spring wheat to Brampton to day and received 85 cents per bush. bought 6 bush. of peas at the same price. Mr. William Carter was plowing which is the first done this season. Wednesday 21 Finished sawing wood to day, we have about 24 cords of wood split up into stovewood. J.C. Snell brought Aunt Mary Peacock down to day from his place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Thursday, April 22, 1869. Was engaged in building fence on the "other place" between us and John Learmont, making it with stakes at the corners and wires instead of caps. Spent the evening at home in reading a daily paper from St. Joseph Missouri. Friday 23 Commenced ploughing sod to day it was pretty soft. We sowed a ten acre meadow field with plaster. (Our opinion is that he is referring to adding lime to the soil) Spent the evening at John Learmonts in reading "Boro Bells" and talking about things in general. It is a beautiful moonlight night. Saturday 24 Was at the same work as yesterday. Father and Mother went to Brampton this afternoon and received a newspaper from Uncle Thomas published in Carthage. Spent the evening at home. Sunday, April 25, 1869. Spent the day on the 3rd Line east at Isaac A. Modeland's, drove Aunt Mary Peacock there and Tilly, had a pleasant time, it being the first time I have been on the place for 13 years. Came home in the evening. Monday 26 Was busy all day in plowing sod. Father sowed 4 acres of oats this is the first seeding we have done this year. John Learmont and his sister Susy were over and spent the evening at our place they are pretty good company. �Tuesday 27 Was at the same work as yesterday and have now about 5 acres plowed. The weather continues very fine with occasional showers. Spent the evening at home in reading the newspapers. Wednesday, April 28, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning to the spring fair and received the 2nd prize for our bull "Clifton" there was a pretty good show of stock and implements also a horse hay fork for loading hay in the field, being fastened to the waggon. Sowed our carrot seed this afternoon. Thursday 29 The weather continues fine and a good growth. Was engaged in sowing oats this forenoon, commenced sowing barley this afternoon. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells in reading and conversation, walked over there through the fields. got home at 10.30 Friday 30 Was engaged in sowing barley. Jane, Mrs. Snell and Kizzie were down for a visit. Miss Graham from Toronto St. was here for me to go down and repair their melodeon. I intend to go after the seeding- This month has been rather backward compared to last spring. But it cannot be called a very late spring. Saturday, May 1, 1869. There is a change in the weather today, a cold rain from the east which is turning to snow. Was engaged this morning in cultivating the barley ground. Went to Brampton this afternoon and mailed a letter to Uncle Adam. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 2 Went to Sunday school this morning, the attendance was small on account of Bad weather. Our supt. was absent subject-Luke XIX 1-10. Was at Zion this afternoon the congregation was small-9- (A. Bowsfield dissappointed). Spent the evening at home reading about Calvin. Monday 3 �Was engaged in harrowing the barley ground and plowing sod. Isaac A Modeland and his wife were over all afternoon at our place-they brought Aunt Mary over and are going to keep Tilly for some time. Spent the evening at home. The last of our green apples were eaten. Tuesday, May 4, 1869. The weather has been quite cool since the rain of last Saturday and there is quite hard frosts at night. Was engaged in sowing clover and timothy seed on the barley ground. Mother walked across the fields to J.C. Snell's today. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 5 Finished rolling the barley field. We constructed a home-made spear with wrought nails and speared eleven suckers in about an hour averaging two lbs. each in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading. Thursday 6 Was engaged in plowing sod. Bought 720 lbs. of hay of William Heath @ $14 per ton our hay and straw being nearly all fed up. Sarah Peacock came down from J.C.S. and went to Brampton. Spent the evening in reading the April number 2 Ladies Repository Friday, May 7, 1869 Sowed our peas to day on the sod plowed this spring. The weather is now quite warm and the buds are beginning to swell. Spent the evening at home as usual in reading general literature. We got a letter from Uncle Taylor this week, he has removed to Oakville. Saturday 8 Finished seeding to day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a new coat @ $8.50 also a pair of gaiters @ $4.00. Spent part of the time in the 'Banner' store and in J.E. Wood Barber shop. Spent the evening at home. Sunday 9 Went to Quarterly Meeting this morning and heard Mr. McFadden preach text- Hebrews. 12th Chap.1,2. Spent the afternoon and evening at Aunt Emeline's with D.M., G. Armstrong and Johnnie D. it is some time since I have been there before. �Monday, May 10, 1869. Was engaged in digging and preparing the garden, we have nearly all the garden vegetables planted and sowed the horse chestnuts we planted last fall are coming up and growing fast. Mrs. Snell and Jane called at our place this evening on their way home from Brampton. Lizzie Bennet commenced work today. 11.00 Tuesday 11 The weather has turned very warm and the spring grain is all up green. Was engaged in rolling the meadow and planting early potatoes. Bought 280 lbs. of hay of Mr. J. Heath making 1/2 ton We turned out our cows on the grass Turned our cattle on the grass for the first Wednesday 12 Was engaged in picking stones off the Alsike clover meadow and finished planting our early potatoes. We sold "Old Jim" to James Sewell for he sold her to J. Anthony for a silver wattle worth $18. Spent the evening at J. Learmonts. (Miss Julia Heath was married today.) Thursday, May 13, 1869. Finished digging our garden and pruning and manuring the fruit trees Commenced raining this afternoon with thunder. Went to Brampton this evening after my Mother who was at Aunt Anne's visiting... She (A.A.) intends starting for Missouri on June 1st. Friday 14 J.C. Snell and wife came down and spent the day at our place it being the first anniversary of their wedding. Was ploughing S. Buntings garden this afternoon. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Jane stayed all night with us on account of the rain. Saturday 15 Was hauling manure on the turnip ground this forenoon and washed the sheep this afternoon. S. Bunting Sen. helped me we have 26. Drove Jane home this evening in the buggy and took her 5 hens and 1 cock. J.C. Snell was there a while, got home at 10 oclock Sunday, May 16, 1869. �Commenced raining about seven o'clock this morning and lasted untill ten so that I did not get S.School. Went to Zion this afternoon and there were 8 present and no preacher. Was at Brampton this evening and heard D.G. Sutherland preach Psalm CXXXIX, 7 to 10 verse. Monday 17 It has turned quite cold since the rain and some frost at night. Was hauling manure on the turnip ground hauled 14 loads to the six acre field across the creek. Spent the evening at home reading the "Youths Magazine" of 1844 A.D. Tuesday 18 Planted out some early tomatoe plants and got a load of spring wheat ready for market. Sowed some plaster on the barley which looks very well and promises a nice even crop of sixteen acres. Wednesday, May 19, 1869. Went to the Gore Mills this forenoon in the waggon 4 bush. of peas & oats for chopping. Rode down to Alek's on 'Frank' this afternoon and called at Mr. Thos. Graham for to repair a melodeon. Staid all night at Alek's who is keeping "bachelors' hall" Thursday 20 He has bought a French Mare for $85. He is now living on the 3rd line east at Mt. Charles and is comfortably situated. Came home through Brampton this morning and got a new glass for my watch. Father and Mother were up to J.C. S. this afternoon and brought me $10 for enrolling the militia. Friday 21 Was plowing all day at Mr. Gumerson for barley and J. Learmont was also plowing. The Royal Canadian Bank suspended payment this morning. We had only $2, they are worth 80 cents apiece. Spent the evening reading the "Sea News" Saturday, May 22, 1869. We sheared the sheep this forenoon, J. Learmont helping us there were 3 of us shearing, the fleeces averaged 7 lbs. apiece. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some every-day summer clothing. Spent the evening reading the "London Illustrated News" Sunday 23 �Went to S. School this morning the supt. was absent, there was large school-Lesson, 1st Samuel XVIII 7 verse to 9. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. Russel our new preacher text J.C.S. and wife came down and spent the evening at our place. Monday 24 Spent the day in the bush around Eldorado Mills shooting, with William Woods G. Dawson J. Modeland, had a splendid boat ride on the Credit river. Took dinner and tea at J. H. Main's, on the whole I enjoyed the days sport very well. Tuesday, May 25, 1869. Yesterday and to day has been pretty warm. Finished plowing the turnip and potato ground to day. Aunt Anne came here this evening on her farewell visit before going to Missouri. I felt very tired after yesterday's tramp. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 26 Was hauling manure on the potato ground putting it in the hills. It is quite cool again the last two days have been the warmest of the season. John Newhouse called here today he is going to Missouri next week. Thursday 27 Planted our potatoes to day, there are four kinds-Early White, Cups, Garnet Chili and Peach Blows. We also planted a few rows of corn. Was very sorry to hear of the Rev. R.L. Gabies suicide caused by too hard study at college, he shot himself with a pistol. Friday, May 28, 1869. Commenced working on the roads this morning but the afternoon was very wet and is still raining this evening. All the garden fruit trees are well loaded with blossoms. Father was in Toronto on the cars for to change Aunt Jennies's money into greenbacks. Saturday 29 It is warm and pleasant after the rain and there is good growth. Went to Brampton with 33 bush. of spring wheat @ 82 cts per bus. I saw Alex and had a talk with him. Bought a copy of Bow Bells for May and Lovell's Geography. �Sunday 30 Went to S. School this morning our supt. was absent. Lesson-Matt.XX 1-17. Was at Zion this afternoon and heard Mr. John Hatson preach text-Luke 13th Chapt. 24 Went to John Snell's Sen. and spent the evening pleasantly pleasantly with the girls. Staid all night at J.C. Snell's Monday, May 31, 1869. Was hauling gravel on the Centre Road with the waggon, drew 12 loads. There were some nice showers of rain to day and all the grain is growing very fast. Mr. George Elliott was buried yesterday with military honours. Tuesday, June 1 Was engaged in using the road scraper this forenoon and finished the road work. I drove over to Mr. M. Cation's in the buggy with a beehive for to get a swarm into it, the hive will be left there until fall. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 2 Commenced hauling manure on the summer fallow hauled 25 loads, James Sewell helped me to haul it. It has been a very warm day. J.C. Snell and wife came down shis evening and are going to stay all night. Thursday, June 3, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday and hauled the same number of loads. The weather during the months of May has been very favorable for the crops. Was down at E. Buntings this evening jumping with some of the boys I jumped 14 feet. Friday 4 J.C. Snell and wife went home early this morning. Done the same amount of work as yesterday. I went to J.C.S. this evening and took them a cow Sarah Snell was there during the evening. Staid all night up there. Saturday 5 �It has rained all night and this forenoon. Set out fifty cabbage plants & some tomatoes. It has turned quite cool since the rain which has done a great deal of good to the crops. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday, June 6, 1869 Went to S. School this morning (supt. absent)lesson 1 Sam. XXII chap. Went to Zion this afternoon one of the P.M. ministers preached text Isaiah XXVIII chap. 10 verse. it was the largest congregation we have had for months. Spent the evening at home. Monday 7 Was hauling manure on the fallow, hauled 21 loads. Commenced raining at teatime and is a wet night. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday 8 Sold a cow and calf this morning for $30 to Mr. Williamson. Was plowing sod for summer fallow plowed an acre, it is pretty hard plowing but it is in good order. Spent the evening reading Wednesday, June 9, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. Sarah and Jennie Peacock were up at our place and staid all day they are both living in Brampton. J.C.S. called at our place tonight on his way to Mr. Christie's sale at Brantford Thursday 10 Am still at the same work this morning was quite wet but cleared off and was very warm at noon and we had a thunder storm this evening. Mother went up to J. C. S. to day and is going to stay all night. Friday 11 Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday but had to give up work this afternoon on account of another boil on the back of my neck. Drove up to J.C. Snell's this evening and brought Mother home. Saturday, June 12, 1869. �The weather keeps very cool for the season with frequent showers. John Newhouse called at our place on his way home from Missouri, he was well pleased with the country and is going to live there as soon he can get away. Sunday 13 This is a wet day,d warm rain from the south, it has cleared off at noon. Mr. P. Holtby preached this afternoon in Zion and took tea at our place. This is the third Sunday that I have spent entirely at home this year. Monday 14 Spent the day in reading. Am not yet able to work. Father was plowing sod in my place. Went down to Mr. Robert Smith's after the turnip drill he is still using it. John and Susy Learmont came over and spent the evening. Tuesday, June 15, 1869. The weather is very cold for the season and it is dull and cloudy. Mrs. Mathew Pearon and her son Henry Isaac were over at our place for dinner. Spent the evening at home. Wednesday 16 Was busy all day plowing the ground in drills for turnips, sowed about 2 acres. Mr. Hindle was here with a letter from Aunt Anne she likes Missouri very well Thursday, 17 Was very sorry to hear of the death of Herman Ferguson my cousin, he died last night by falling off a fence and the sharp stick pierced his left lung Was helping John. Learmont build fence Friday, June 18, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and Dr. Putallo lanced the abscess on my neck; it was a very painful operation. Herman was buried today in the new cemetry in Brampton. Rev. W. McFadden preached text II Kings IV Chapt. 26th verse Saturday 19 �Commenced crossplowing the fallow. The weather is turning a good deal warmer. Sold our wool to K. Chisholm & Co for 38 cents per lb. there was 170 lbs. Emma Armstrong and Hattie Modeland were up on a visit. Sunday 20 There was a heavy shower of rain early this morning. Went to S. School our Supt. absent Lesson-1 Sam. XXVI. Took dinner at J.C.Snell's. Was at Sion this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Russell preached text-II Cor. XII chap 9th verses. Spent the evening at J.C.S. Monday, June 21, 1869. Was at the same work as on Saturday. The weather is very favorable for the crops, the fall wheat has been out in head a week and the clover is nearly in full bloom. Spent the evening at home reading the May 16 of Ladie's Repository Tuesday 22 Was plowing this forenoon. Went up to Edmonton and got the horses shod, father, mother and Lizzie Burnett went up to Zion for to clean the church and put it in order, Sarah and Lizzie Snell were there helping. Wednesday 23 There was a very heavy thunder shower yesterday afternoon. Was plowing all day in summer fallow. Spent the evening at home in reading the "Christian Guardian" Thursday, June 24, 1869. Spent the day in fishing at the 'lake', did not catch any at the lake but caught 30 in the Etobicoke. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smith's social, proceeds $45 for the Best S. School, Bonsan, Mrs. J.C. S. and Sarah Snell spent the afternoon at our place. Friday 25 Was plowing all day. Father was up at the lake this afternoon and caught 8 sun fish. The weather is still cool, the turnips are just coming up and also the field potatoes there is some in the garden over a foot high Saturday 26 �Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a man from Port Hope called at our place and offered us $7000 for our farm but we did not take it. Spent the evening at home reading the newspapers. Sunday, June 27, 1869. Very wet morning rain from the south. Went to S. School there was only about 20 present Supt. abs. Lesson-Matt.XXI-33-46. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon and singing. There was a heavy shower this evening. Monday 28 Was building the line fence between us and J. Learmont. Spent the evening very pleasantly at Mr. R. Smiths party, we had strawberries and cream for a dessert, there was about 25 present. I got home at 1.30 o'clock A.M. Tuesday 29 Finished the job we were at yesterday. There was some rain again today and it was very warm. The barley is just coming out in head. Father went to Brampton today and bought a grindstone for 90 cts., weight 61. Wednesday, June 30, 1869 The weather this month has been very cool and wet, so cold that it has kept the crops back. but they are growing very fast now and look well. Finished crossplowing the fallow. Went to Brampton this evening and mailed a letter to Aunt Catherine. Thursday, July 1 It has been a very pleasant day. I spent it at Mr. Snell's lake fishing and caught only two. There were a good many there and among them was Sarah Snell. I was sorry afterwards that I did not talk more to her but it is my old failing-bashfulness. Friday 2 Was engaged in horse-hoeing the carrotts and potatoes they look well and are growing very fast. Was hauling manure on the summer fallow that was plowed this summer. Joshua Modeland was married yesterday. �Saturday, July 3, 1869. Was a very warm day. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought a light lustre coat for $ . also a White leghorn hat for $1.25, we also bought a scythe and some rakes. I found quite a lot of wild strawberries beside our line fence. Sunday 4 Drove up to S. School this morning there were six in the buggy. Mr. Millard was present Lesson-1 Sam. XXX chap. Went to Zion in the afternoon and Rev. W. L. McFadden preached text-Acts XXIV- 25th. Was at Brampton W. M. Church tonight, Mr. McF. preached same text Monday 5 Commenced cutting clover this afternoon it is pretty green yet but the season is growing late. Mrs. John Snell and Mrs. J.C.S. spent the afternoon at our place. Spent the evening at home in reading. Tuesday, July 6, 1869. Was engaged this forenoon in hilling up the potatoes with the plow. Was cutting hay at Erastus Bunting's this afternoon with our mower. Old Mrs. Trueman came up this evening on a visit. Wednesday 7 It is very good hay weather now. Mother and Mrs. Trueman went up to J.C. Snell's today. Hauled in 2 loads of hay this afternoon the first we have taken in this year. Miss Elizabeth Heath spent the afternoon at our place. Thursday 8 It has rained nearly all night and a heavy shower this morning. Father took Mrs. Trueman home and bought a horse hay fork. Was cutting thistles with the scythe in the pastures. John Learmont was married today. {written above July 9th } John Learmont was married to Miss Elizabeth Armstrong yesterday Friday, July 9, 1869. {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} We have a good many strawberries and are a good size. �Saturday 10 {after a few lines of bleed through from previous page} it did not work very well at first but it will improve with practice Sunday 11 There was a very heavy thunder storm with wind early this morning Went to S. School Mr. Millard was present and we had an excellent lesson 1 Sam. XXXI. Was at Zion No preaching. Jane spent today at our place I drove her home this evening. Monday, July 12, 1869. Was a very warm day. Was harrowing the summer fallow this forenoon. We finished cutting 10 acres of clover. Father was cutting clover for John Learmont. he was helping us to haul in hay. hauled 5 loads worked until dark. Thursday 13 Was up at 4 o'clock this morning and started to haul in hay. Bought a fanning mill for $23 from Levi Cossit, Guelph. Was horse raking hay this afternoon and worked until dark cocking it up. Wednesday 14 James Bunting who is working for his uncle was helping us to draw in hay, the hay fork saves a good deal of hard work but not much time. Father finished cutting Erastus Buntings grass today. There was a light shower this P.M. Thursday, July 15, 1869. Was cutting hay on the other place this forenoon. Finished hauling in ten acres of clover and had 26 loads. It has been a very warm day. Spent the evening at Erastus Bunting's in jumping with the boys. Friday 16 There was another heavy thunder storm during the night and the grain is quite flat. Was cutting grass for John Learmont with the mower and I took dinner there for the first time had a feed of cherries which are now just getting ripe. Saturday 17 �Was horse hoeing turnips this forenoon. Was cocking up hay on the other place, it is a very good crop mostly timothy. Hauled in 2 loads, the horse fork works a great deal better in the timothy than in the clover. Sunday, July 18, 1869. Drove up to S.School this morning Supt. absent. (Mr. Brooks preached school) lesson-Psalm XL. Heard Mr. Russel preach at Zion this afternoon, his sermons are quite short-text. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. J.C.S. and wife spent the day at our place. I drove them home this evening. Monday 19 We had new potatoes yesterday, they are as large as turkey eggs. James Sewell was helping us to haul in hay this afternoon from the other place. Mis Learmont spent the evening at our place and bade us goodbye. as she is going up home. Tuesday 20 Was a very wet day with a good deal of thunder. Was thinning out turnips. Went up to John Snell's this evening to repair their Melodeon but did not get it finished. Drove my Mother home from J.C.S. it is a beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday, July 21, 1869. Went up early this morning to John Snell's and finished repairing their melodeon. I had a long chat with Sarah Snell she does not seem to have much taste for playing although she seems a very nice girl other ways. Spent the evening at home. Thursday 22 Kezia Moreland came spent the day at our place. Was plowing the summer fallow it is in good order considering that it was plowed the first time only about 6 weeks ago. We were hauling in hay and broke one of the prongs of the horse fork Friday 23 Started hauling hay very early this morning as it looked like rain. John Learmont was helping us with his team, finished haying today having about 48 loads of 18 acres and spent nearly 3 weeks over it on account of the wet weather. �Saturday, July 24, 1869. The weather is very dull and quite cool. Was plowing at the same field as the other day it is almost too wet to plow there has been so much rain. Mr. Cummerson was cutting fall wheat which is the first in the neighbourhood. Sunday 25 Aunt Mary & Lizzie Bennett started away early this morning to Henry Modelands on a visit. Went to S School the Supt. present, had a very instructive lesson-Matt.XXII, 1-18 verse. Lavina and I went up to J.C.S' and staid all night. It has been a very warm day. Monday 26 Was cross plowing all day and plowed an acre and a half. It is has been a pretty warm day. We received a present of cherries from Mr. A. Bunting he has a great quantity of them. Spent the evening reading the {Ford Families?} Thursday, July 27, 1869. Was at the same work as yesterday. There was a heavy thunder storm today at noon. I spend most of my noon spels in practising on the melodeon it takes a great deal of practice to make a good player. Wednesday 28 It rained all forenoon from the west. We are engaged in putting up hooks through the barn roof for the horse fork pulleys. Finished cross plowing Father and Mother spent the evening up at J.C. Snell's. Thursday 29 Commenced marking out the summer fallow into ridges 22 ft. wide. James Mason spent the day at our place he came from Missouri this week, he has changed very little in his looks he is hired at Mr. Hindle's @ $2 per month for harvest. Friday, July 30, 1869. �Commenced cutting our fall wheat this afternoon it is a good crop and I think will yield well, it is Diehl wheat very plump in the grain it shells out a good deal in harvesting. It was pretty warm today but almost cold enough at night for frost.. Saturday 31 Was cutting wheat all day with the reaper and finished tonight we had 11 acres. James Mason was binding for us today and our two neighbours so that it was bound as fast as it was cut. There has been a great deal of rain this month with thunder and has also been very cold for the season. Sunday, August 1 Went to S. School this morning the supt. present-Lesson II Sam. VII chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. W.L. McFadden preached Acts-II Chap.-37th verse. I went over from meeting and took tea at J.C.S. and spent the evening there. It has been a warm day. Monday, August 2, 1869. Spent most of the day berry picking in Mr. Dyer's bush, E. Burnett, S. Bunting, Lavina and myself and a good many from No. 10, we picked about 16 lbs. There was a very heavy rain this evening. Uncle William Ferguson & wife were also picking berries. Tuesday 3 The three of us were down at E. Buntings, with the reaper and 6 acres of fall wheat it is not so good a crop as ours. Spent the evening in cutting roads around our barley field with the cradle. Wednesday 4 Another wet day, showers from the west with thunder. We 'docked' our lambs and took them away from the ewes and put them in a field by themselves, there 14 rams and 8 ewes. Planted out a bed of strawberries. Thursday, August 5, 1869. Went to Brampton this morning and sold the iron belonging to the old threshing machine for $ Commenced cutting barley with the reaper cut about 5 acres. it is a very heavy crop and is knocked down a good deal with the rain. Friday 6 �John Learmont and his hired boy and team were helping us to haul in our wheat there was 18 loads on the 11 acres and there seems a good deal of wheat in it as it handles very heavy. The weather has been quite cool over the last 2 days the wind in the North. Saturday 7 Was horse raking wheat stubble commenced at 5 o'clock this morning and finished it at 9 oclock. Was reaping barley this afternoon and hauled in the wheat rakings, worked until dark mowing barley. The sun was eclipsed about 5 o'clock this evening it was half obscured and it was as dark as after sun set. Sunday, August 8, 1869. Father, Mother and I drove over to Harrison's to Quarterly Meeting. Mr. McFadden preach text 43 Psalm, 3,4 and 5th verses the church was crowded. Walked up to the Baptist Church, Edmonton. Rev. Mr. Lawrance preached a very good sermon text Acts XI 23 verse, I saw Jabez Heath for the first time since his return from Great Britain Monday 9 The three of us were over cutting J. Learmonts barley with our reaper this forenoon, he bound it all, Was hauling in our barley this afternoon, it is all loose and we unload it with the horse fork which works very well with it. Tuesday 10 The weather continues very fine and quite warm. Was over to see Mr. Tuckers self raker working it does its work well and saves a good deal of hard work. Was hauling barley with 3 teams this afternoon hauled 18 loads, worked until dark. Wednesday, August 11, 1869. There was a light shower early this morning. Was hauling in loose barley this afternoon. Went to Van Amburg's Menagerie this evening in Brampton there was a big crowd at it and all seemed well pleased with the show. there was nearly 500 animals, birds, etc-tickets 50 cents. Thursday 12 �Was reaping barley this afternoon J. Learmont and J. Bunting were helping us in binding the barley this is all we intended to bind. Was hauling in barley this afternoon hauled six loads, spent the evening at home. Friday 18 There was a very heavy thunder storm last night. Was reaping barley for Erastus Bunting this afternoon, I was pulling off the sheaves from the reaper which I have done all harvest, there was some huge thistles, nearly an inch in diameter at the lower end of stalk. Saturday, August 14, 1869. We had Samuel Bunting Sen. helping us to cut barley 2 of us were mowing it with the scythe it is so badly laid that the reaper won't cut it. We hauled in 7 loads of barley this afternoon it commenced raining about dark from the east Sunday 15 It rained a good deal last night. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. abs. on account of the sickness of his wife there was only a small school Lesson II Sam. 15 chap. Mr. Russel preached at Zion a 2 1/2 P.M. text Spent the evening at J.C.S and staid all night. Monday 16 Finished marking out the ridges in the summer fallow Was mowing barley with the scythe and horse- raking and cocking it up. Was preparing 20 bush. of Treadwell wheat for market it is the last of old wheat. Tuesday, August 17, 1869. Mr. Thomas Simpson was threshing for us today with his new machine (Berwick) it does very good work. threshed all the fall wheat and 1/3 of the barley the fall wheat is an excellent sample and the barley fair. Wednesday 18 Was reaping J. Learmonts oats they are a great crop of straw and are the tallest I ever saw being higher than a man's head it was very heavy work pulling off the sheaves. We hauled in 19 loads of barley today �Thursday 19 Our 2 year old colt 'Pollie' happened a bad accident by getting her foot cut and it bled a great deal. We had a great deal of thunder this afternoon with some rain. Commenced cutting our oats, are well filled and a good crop Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and to day I think have been the warmest days this season Finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. We hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads Took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon. The land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-lesson Matt.XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel at Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached test Romans I 18. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon. which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 �Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing. Our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book(School book)published by J. Campbell, Toronto. it contains a great amount of interesting reading. Friday, August 20, 1869. Yesterday and today I think have been the warmest days this season. I finished cutting the field of oats nearly 4 acres. Hauled in the last of our barley having over 55 loads. I took a load of new wheat to Brampton, 51 bush @ $1.03. Saturday 21 It rained all forenoon from the east. Was putting up the pulley for the horse fork in the new barn for to unload peas. Was ridging up the fallow this afternoon, the land is in good order and nearly clear of weeds. Sunday 22 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson Matt. XXIV 1 to 28. There was a large attendance. The local preacher disappointed us at Zion. Went to the Baptist chapel Edmonton. Mr. Lawrance preached text Romans 1 18th. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Samuel Sewells. Monday, August 23, 1869. It has been a very warm day. Finished cutting oats at noon they are a very heavy crop. Was reaping oats all afternoon for Mr. Erastus Bunting, his oats are not quite so heavy as ours. Spent the evening at home, it is beautiful moonlight. Tuesday 24 Finished cutting E. Bunting's oats this forenoon. Was binding oats at home all afternoon, which is nearly all the binding I have done this harvest. S. Bunting Sen. is half drunk most of the time and is not much good. Wednesday 25 Has been a warm day. Was ridging up, all day plowed 1 2/3 acres. Erastus Bunting was threshing our 2 men went with the team Was reading the new 5th Book (school book) published by J. Campbell, Toronto. It contains a great amount of interesting reading. �Thursday, August 26, 1869. We cut our Alsike clover 13 acres with the mower with a platform attached and raked it off in bunches, it is too ripe and shells out a good deal. J. C. Snell & wife spent the evening at our place they intend having a big sale of stock on the 30th of Sept. Friday 27 Was ridging this forenoon with two teams. Arichibald Bunting and the other 2 commenced pulling our peas, they pull very easy this year the ground is so loose. Hauled in the Alsike this afternoon there were 5 big loads. Saturday 28 A heavy thunderstorm early this morning. Was cutting J. Learmonts spring wheat with the reaper this afternoon he had men enough to keep up to the reaper in binding. Spent the evening preparing for Sunday. Sunday, August 29, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. absent the lesson II Sam. XXII chap. I took dinner at J.C. Snell's. George Graham preached at Zion this afternoon text-CXLIV Psalm verse. Spent the evening at home playing the melodeon. Monday 30 Finished cutting J. Learmont's wheat this morning. Commenced hauling in our oats this afternoon, we got in 6 loads, they are hardly dry enough yet. Spent the evening at home reading the new 5th book(school book) Tuesday 31 We have had some of the warmest days this month of the summer there has been a good deal of rain and the harvest is later than for some years. We are half done ridging up and have half of our oats and all of our peas out yet. Wednesday, September 1, 1869. �There was a white frost last night, it is quite cold today Was threshing at John Simpson with team and 2 hands their grain did not yield very well. Archd Bunting finished pulling our peas today which job I have missed doing this year. Thursday 2 Was hauling oats all day & finished to night. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place today, he took the names of our thorough bred Durham cattle and is going to put them up at their sale on the 30th. Friday 3 Was hauling peas all day have in 12 loads, and unload with the horse fork, I met with an accident by the rope getting around my hand and drawing it bruised my fingers badly. Saturday, September 4, 1879. Commenced sowing the fall wheat today and sowed ten acres, which is all we have planted yet, the ground is in very good order. Nearly all the plums and pears in the garden are ripe, the trees are well loaded. Sunday 5 Went to S. School this morning Supt. absent-Lesson-Matt XXV J.C.S. and wife came down to dinner (green corn). Mr. Walker preached at Zion test-Genisis XXII 2nd. Kezia Snell took tea with us, went to Bap. Church Ed.n text Mark I 15th. Monday 6 George Adams & his son Joseph was helping us to haul in peas, I was ridging up with the other team, they hauled 10 loads. I plowed 2 acres today in 9 hours. Mrs. J.C.S. spent the day at our place J.C. being in Toronto. A very warm day Tuesday, September 7, 1869. Was plowing until 10 o'clock when it commenced to rain and has been raining all day from the N.E. Spent the evening at home reading. Mr. & Mrs. A. McFaul of Caledon came home last week from Ireland where they have spent the summer. Sarah Snell is now in Caledon at their place to spend a week. �Wednesday 8 It rained all last night and the greater part of today. Went to Brampton this forenoon and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. Spent the evening and all night at J.C. Snell's, he is now very busy preparing for the Provincial Fair. Thursday 9 Very dull and cloudy but cleared off this evening. Reaped 7 acres of spring wheat for E. Bunting. It was a light crop for the season Spent the evening at home reading the Christian Guardian and social chat. Friday, September 10, 1869. Was plowing and sowing wheat the ground is quite wet after the heavy rain. The wife of the Rev. William Millard died on last Wednesday with the consumption she has been sick many years, was buried to day in Township of Etobicoke. Saturday 11 Finished the fall seeding today have sowed about 15 acres Received a catalogue of Mr. Snell's sale with a portrait of "Duke of Bourbon" on it, and full pedigrees of the stock for sale. Spent the evening reading the Globe. Sunday 12 A warm day. Went to S. School our Supt. absent, lesson II Sam. XXIII Chap. Was at Zion this afternoon Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached text-Hebrews XI, he has just returned from Europe where he spent the summer. Monday, September 13, 1869 Was hauling in peas all day, took in 8 loads. J.C. Snell called at our place this evening and asked me to help them during the Exhibition with their stock which I intend doing. This was a warm day for the season. Tuesday 14 �Finished harvest today by finishing hauling in the peas there was 40 loads off 7 acres threshed 22 bush with the horses and stacked the straw out. Spent the evening at home Aunt Mary Peacock went to Toronto. Wednesday 15 Went to the Gore Mills today with a grist and peas to be chopped. Harvested our beans. Was up at J.C. Snell's this evening they are not quite through harvest but will be to morrow. Thursday, September 16, 1869. Was hauling manure on stubble ground to enrich it for turnips, hauled 18 loads with one team. Father was threshing at Gummerson's. The fall wheat is up nice and green. Friday 17 There was a very heavy thunder storm las night. It rained a great deal Went to Brampton this afternoon and started about 4 oclock for London on a freight train, arrived in St. Mary's at 11 PM. Saturday 18 Spent the rest of the night trying to sleep but could not on account of the cold. We had breakfast here and arrived in London 9 A.M. where we unshipped the stock and drove them to the fair ground. We board in a private house. Sunday, September 19, 1869. Was very tired last night. Went to W.M. Church and heard Rev. Mr. Cookman text John I 29th It is a very warm day Heard Rev. Mr. Hunter preach this evening, text- Hebrews Monday 20 Was busy all forenoon washing the cattle in large pond called Lake Horn which is in the grounds. Was picking the sheep and fixing them up There is every prospect of a good show. Tuesday 21 Commenced showing the sheep this afternoon. We have a very nice boarding place at Mr. Christie's and the time passes pleasantly. Spent the evening walking through the streets. Wednesday, September 22, 1869. �Finished showing the sheep this afternoon we received 6 prizes on sheep and 10 prizes on cattle 5 first prizes, the Prince of Wales' prize for the best herd of Durham cattle. Thursday 23 I saw Prince Arthur on the ground yesterday he is rather a fine looking young man (age19). My father came up to the show to day, there is not many up from our part. There is a good show of articles in the Palace. Friday 24 The fair broke up to day at 2 o'clock and to night nearly all the stock has left for home. There are a great many machines and implements showed. They had fireworks in the city on Wednesday evening in honor of the Prince. Saturday, September 25, 1869. Was up early this morning and had breakfast about daylight drove all Mr. Snell's stock down to the station, we got them shipped and started at 2 PM J.C.S. and I came on the express train. I got home at 12 o'clock it rained nearly all day. Sunday 26 Spent forenoon at J.C.Snells. Heard Rev. McFadden preach at Zion text Hebrews XI 16th. Spent the evening pleasantly at J.C.S. in company with Miss Sarah Snell and Kezia and escorted them home in the buggy. Monday 27 Was hauling manure on the stubble ground it is quite soft after the heavy rains. Father arrived home this evening from visiting his friends in St. Thomas they are are all prospering and intend to visit us next fall. Tuesday, September 28, 1869. Finished hauling out the manure and the barn yard is clean once more. Drove our two Durham cattle (cow&calf and bull) up to Mr. Snell's for to be put up at the sale tomorrow. J.G. Snell came home from Kentucky last night. Wednesday 29 �Staid all night at J.C. Snell's. Was the clerk at the sale today, there was quite a number of people present and the stock sold well, they realized over $3000, we did not sell ours but bought a heifer calf for $95. Spent the evening with the girls and staid there all night for the first time in my life. Thursday 30 Was up before daylight this morning and home before our folks were up. Took a load of barley to Brampton this forenoon and got 72 cents per bush, 58 bush, sold 65 bush last week at 71 cents. Washed our ram (10) lambs with warm water and soap. Friday, October 1, 1869. Mr. Thos. Simpson threshed for us today, barley and oats, it has been a fine day but a head wind which made it very dusty. Uncle Adam arrived here yesterday morning from Missouri he looks rather thin but is healthy his son Albert is along Saturday 2 Finished threshing today, the grain turned out well. Mrs. J.C.Snell and Sarah Snell called here after dark and seen Uncle Adam and Albert he brought hickory and walnuts sweet corn and papas {pawpaws} a kind of fruit. Sunday 3 Went to S. School this morning our supt. absent he is not well, his wife died 3 weeks ago,-Lesson II Sam. XIX chap. Mr. J.G. Watson preached at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text John XII 32nd verse. Took dinner at J.C.Snells. Spent the evening at home. Monday, October 4, 1869. Went up to Mr. John Snell's this morning and brought home the heifer calf we bought for $95. Commenced cutting the clover for seed it is a good crop and the seed well filled. Spent the evening at home preparing apples for drying. Tuesday 5 Finished cutting our clover we have 10 acres. Was cutting clover for Erastus Bunting's. The weather is quite cold with frost at night. Uncle Adam came here this evening from Amaranth the folks are pretty well. �Wednesday 6 Went to Brampton Show this forenoon and some plums & potatoes to show but obtained no prize, there is a good show especially among the vegetables. Was cutting clover this afternoon at Mr. E. Buntings. Thursday, October 7, 1869. Went to Brampton Fair early this morning with 7 ram lambs and sold 6 for $10 each There was a great crowd more so than any previous fair. It was late this evening when we got home and had the chores to do after Friday 8 Was digging potatoes this forenoon nearly half rotten. Was hauling in clover this afternoon hauled 6 loads, there seems to be a good deal of seed in it. Uncle Adam was away with our horse collecting notes. J. Learmont spent the evening at our place. Saturday 9 Was at the same work as yesterday hauled in 8 loads. J.C.S. bought a Berkshire sow from us for $5 (3months old) The weather has been fine there was some rain this evening Sunday, October 10, 1869. Was at S. School, very few present. Supt absent-Lesson John XIV chap. Went to the Dedication of new church on 3rd line east at 2 P.M. Mr. Gooderham preached text II Corth. took tea at Henry Modelands, Rev. S. Rose of Toronto preached this evening text John VI 53 to 56 Monday 11 Went to Edmonton fair this morning with six ram lambs and a Durham heifer calf received 1st and 2nd prize on the lambs and 2nd prize on heifer, it is a cold wet day and not many people present the girls were rather scarce but select Tueday 12 Commenced fall plowing today for the first, it is getting late. Spent the evening hearing a temperance lecture from a blind man, delivered in Zion not many people out. Head a nice chat with Sarah Snell �Monday, October 13, 1869. Was plowing all day with two teams. It has been a cold day and hard frost at night. Was at Brampton this evening at Mrs. Truemans's. Uncle Adam is here tonight and is nearly through collecting his notes. Thursday 14 Was up early this morning and started for Caledon Fair @ 7.30 A.M. with a span of horses to the buggy, Father, Mother, Uncle Adam and myself was a wet and disagreeable day, got home at 8 P.M. They have a good show took dinner and tea at John Newhouse Friday 15 Went to E. Bunting's to thresh this morning and the machine broke so we all went home. Was plowing pea stubble land. Spent the evening paring apples for drying and playing the melodeon. Saturday, October 16, 1869. Was threshing all day at E. Buntings spring wheat and oats which turn out very well. Threshing is the most disagreeable work about a farm. Spent the evening helping Uncle Adam arrange his business and count money. Sunday 17 Was at S. School a good number present. Supt. absent-Lesson- Psalm CIII. Mr. Holtby preached at Zion text Isaiah XL-31st verse. Took dinner at J.C.S. he and wife Uncle William and Adam spent the evening at our place. Monday 18 Was threshing at E. Bunting's this forenoon and at John Learmonts this afternoon. It has been a very cold day and some snow showers. Went to "Ebenezer" to night to practice singing for the convention there was only a few present Tuesday, October 19, 1869. Cleaned up a load of barley this morning and took it to Brampton, 41 bush @ 65cts. Finished hauling in the second crop of clover, had 16 loads off 10 acres. There was snow squalls today. Spent the evening at home. �Wednesday 20 Finished mowing E. Bunting's clover. It is a very cold day. Spent the afternoon at the Township S.S. Convention held in Ebenezer only a small attendance, there was a larger number at the evening meeting, we had several speakers and music. Thursday 21 James Mason and wife took tea at our place last night. Uncle Adam started for Missouri early this morning, he took $3390 with him this is the fourth trip he has made thither. Was plowing all day. Spent the evening at home. Friday, October 22, 1869. Finished plowing 10 acres of pea land, we have sold the 10 ram lambs for $89 and could sell more there is such a demand. Spent the evening at Mr. John Hindle's and stayed all night at J.C. Snell. Rev. A McFall also stayed all night Saturday 23 A cold S.E. rain has lasted nearly all day. James Mason and I spent the day in Toronto changing his Canada money into American and bought his tickets for St. Jo. Missouri. We missed the train in the evening and did not get till 3 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday 24 Was at S. School this morning our Supt. present. Lesson, Psalm XCI. Rev. W.L. McFadden preach at Zion at 21/2 P.M. text Psalm LCXXVI 6th verse. I took tea and spent the evening at Mr. Samuel Snell's. A very cold day and a snow storm. Monday, October 25, 1869. It froze nearly hard enough last night to stop the plow. Was plowing all day in the fall wheat stubble land, done 11/2 acres. Very cold day for the season. Spent the evening at home in reading the Globe. Tuesday 26 About 2 inches of snow fell this morning. Went to the Gore Mills with 22 bush of peas and oats for chopping. It is a very cold night. Are 2 parties in the neighbourhood tonight and was not invited. �Wednesday 27 Was hauling manure all day out of the yard and on the stubble. The weather is some milder to day. Mother spent the day at J.C.S. and I drove up for her and spent the evening there in reading and chat. Thursday, October 28, 1869. Was plowing all day till 3 o'clock when I took Aunt Mary Peacock's trunk over to Mr. H. Modelands who will take it to Toronto early to morrow morning. Friday 29 Was plowing this forenoon Commenced harvesting carrots this afternoon, they are a good crop and have grown large. It has been a cold day with some snow showers. Saturday 30 Finished taking up carrots. Went to Brampton this after noon and bought a new felt hat for $2.25 and a black silk cravat for 30 cents. Spent the evening in reading the newspapers. Sunday, October 31, 1869. Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov.1 1-19, he read an address given by Mr. Reynolds at the Provincial S.S. Convention. The local preacher at Zion dissappointed only 7 pres. Spent the evening at home. Monday, November 1 The weather this month has been very cold and a great many roots and apples are destroyed by frost. The weather is quite warm to day. Commenced the turnip harvest. Was at Teachers Meeting to night in Ebenezer to arrange for a tea party. Tuesday 2 Was hauling in turnips with two teams and five hands got in 24 loads to day and 7 yesterday, the turnips are a good size and yield well. Spent the evening at home. Indian summer has commenced. Wednesday, November 3, 1869. �Finished the turnip harvest today. we have about 1200 bush or 40 waggon loads. It has been a warm and pleasant day. Uncle William and wife will spend to morrow at our place. Got a letter from Uncle John in St. Jo Thursday 4 Finished hauling in the carrots. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Wm. North's Auction Sale of Farm, stock and Implements, the stock brought high prices. Mr. J. W. Main took tea at our place this evening. Has been a fine day. Friday 5 Was plowing stubble ground. A great change in the weather last night, a cold high west wind with some rain, which continued all day and is a cold night. Spent the evening at home reading Saturday, November 6, 1869. Was plowing all day today with one team. Father and Mother were at Brampton all day, he sold Uncle John T's. house for $425 to Mr. Jerry Harris. Received a pair of winter boots from J. Coyne @ 4.25 Sunday 7 Went to S. School this morning, our Supt. absent-lesson John XIII 18 to 38. Took dinner at J.C.S's. D.G. Sutherland preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-II Corinth. Spent the evening which is very cold at home. Monday 8 A cold day with snow squalls. Was shovelling the cross furrows in the plowed land it was hard work on account of the frost. Spent the evening at Mr. John Woodhall's at No.18 Tuesday, November 9, 1869. Willie Learmont commenced work at our place to day for a year @ $7 per month. Hauled 14 loads of gravel from the creek to put on the paths around the house and barn. Spent the evening at home reading "Pilgrims Progress" Wednesday, 10 �The weather continues cold and cloudy the ground staying frozen all day. Hauled 10 loads of gravel today and put it on the lane from the house to the road. Father and Mother spent the evening at J.C. Snell's Thursday 11 Went to Brampton this forenoon and sat for my photograph at M. H. Craigs Gallery of Art. Mrs. J. C. Snell spent the day at our place. J.C.S. called here this evening. A very cold day for the season. Friday, November 12, 1869. Was engaged in hauling stones from the other place for building purposes next summer and burning old rails left from the line fence. A great many are behind with the turnip harvest and cannot work at them for the frost. Saturday 13 Finished building the line fence on the other place between us and J. Learmonts. Father went to Brampton this afternoon to the meeting of the Quarterly Board of the circuit. Spent the evening reading newspapers. Sunday 14 Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. IV chap. Spent the afternoon at Mr. Samuel Snell's pleasantly with some young folks. Heard Mr. Torrance preach at Edmonton text 1 Sam. XVI 7th. Monday, November 15, 1869. Sold 5 Berkshires, 4 mos. old @ $8 to John Snell, he sent them to and started for Kentucky today. Was building the line fence between us and J. Simpson. Spent the evening at J.C. Snells pleasantly in social chat. Tuesday 16 Cut down a large elm on the Simpson line this forenoon and commenced splitting it into rails. Was at E. Buntings and sold him 2 tickets for our S.S. Anniversary. The evening set in with a cold east snow storm. Wednesday 17 �Went to Brampton this forenoon and received $1.10 worth of photos from Mr. Craig, they are the best I have had taken. Stabled all our stock today and commenced winter feeding. It has rained all day from the East. Thursday, November 18, 1869. Was splitting elm rails and chopping cord wood and building fence. The teachers and scholars of our S.S. met for practice to night in Ebenezer, it is a nice moonlight night and there were 3 sleigh loads present Friday 19 It has been snowing all day from the East and there is quite good sleighing. Was hauling stakes on the sleigh to the line fence. Was in Brampton this evening and visited J.E. Woods Barbershop. spent the evening reading the "Peel Banner" Saturday 20 Snowing most of the day. there is tolerable good sleighing. Spent the evening at the singing practice, there was a good turn out. I invited Miss S.H. Snell to wait with me at the party and she consented to my great pleasure. Sunday, November 21, 1869. Went to S. School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-John XIV-a large attendance. Heard Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion text-Mathew XXI, 23rd. Went to Samuel Westervelt's baptism at 4 o'clock. he turned from the P.Methodists to Hard shell Baptist. Monday 22 Commenced a heavy snow storm from the E at noon and lasted till after dark. Spent the afternoon in preparing the Church for the party. Took tea at J.C.S. had a nice sleigh ride to the church with the girls. Gave one of my pictures to Sarah Snell and another to Nellie. Tuesday 23 There is a foot of snow on the ground this morning. Went to the party this afternoon, an average attendance. Mr. Millard received a present of $100 from his friends, it was a surprise to him. I got along nicely with my partner S.S. �Wednesday, November 24, 1869. Very hard frost last night. Clear and cold to day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning out the church it is quite a heavy job. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's, Miss S. Snell was there. I had the pleasure of escorting her home. Thursday 25 Commenced splitting rails in the other place' bush. Father and Mother came home today from Oakville (they went on Monday) were visiting Uncle Taylor, he is doing well in his business. Received a copy of Frank Leslie's Illustrated from Carthage. Friday 26 Received a letter from Uncle John (St.Jo). Was at the same work as yesterday. It has thawed a good deal to day. Spent the evening at John Woodhall's in social chat, and in 'Nature's balmy sweet restorer'. Saturday, November 27, 1869. Was chopping cordwood and splitting oak stakes this forenoon Went to Brampton this afternoon and 2 pair bought of working pants at $2.25 & tooth brush. Took tea at Uncle William Ferguson's. Got a turnip cutter from John Snell Sunday 28 Went to S.School this morning our Supt. present-Lesson-Prov. XII. J.C. Snell and wife took dinner at our place. Mr. Walker preached in Zion at 21/2 PM text-Psalm LXIII 3rd. Spent the evening at John Snell's with the young folks. Monday 29 Was chopping cord wood all day on the other place. The weather is quite mild and set in with rain this evening. Spent the evening playing the melodeon and reading the Canadian Almanac for 1870. Tuesday, November 30, 1869. This has been a real winter month there has been good sleighing for two weeks, a great many have turnips and potatoes and hay and grain unharvested. Spent evening reading newspapers and chitchat. �Wednesday, December 1 Was chopping and splitting rails all day. Father and Mother were over at Wm. Heath's Sale of Furniture and household goods, the articles sold for good prices. Spent the evening at home reading. John Learmont spent the evening with us. Thursday 2 Was splitting elm rails and chopping cordwood for home use this forenoon. Spent the afternoon in Campbell's blacksmith's shop at No.10 getting a horse shod. I saw an Illustrated Newspaper published in New Zealand. Friday, December 3, 1869. Spent the day-which was the coldest we have had this season at I.A. Modeland's Auction Sale of all his Stock and Implements, nearly all the articles sold brought high prices. There was a large attendance. Saturday 4 Was engaged in chopping cordwood. Father drove to Mr. Fraser's on the 6th Line west and bought a patent car for the horse fork it is a great improvement. It cost $9.00. Was at Brampton this evening and bought a "Canadian Illustrated News" Sunday 5 Was at S.S. this morning, a large attendance, our Supt. absent-Lesson John XV. Rev. D.G. Sutherland preached at Zion at 21/2P.M.-text-1 Kings XVIII 21st. Drove the sleigh to Edmonton this evening Mr. Lorrance preached text-Philipians II-12,13 verses. Monday, December 6, 1869. A very cold day. Was threshing peas with the flail. Spent the evening very profitably in listening to Philip Philips 'Sacred Songs', it was the best singing I ever heard. The concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, Brampton there were { } present. Tuesday 7 �Was engaged in chopping cordwood cut nearly 2 cords, split and piled it in 5 hours(the two of us). Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's reading the "Farmers Advocate". it is published in London, Ont. Miss K.F. Snell spent part of the evening there. Wednesday 8 Commenced chopping of cordwood in the lower bush today. Took a load of barley to Brampton this afternoon and got 50 cents per bush for 70 bush. Received a Daily paper from Uncle John in St. Joseph. Also a copy of Daily Telegram from Oakville. Thursday, December 9, 1869. Was busy all day chopping. Father went to Robert Gardeners Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements, and bought 4 breeding ewes @$32.50. Spent the evening in company with Miss E. Burnett at J. Learmonts. Friday 10 Was butchering hogs to day, we only had 3 to kill, they averaged 250 lbs. each. Spent the afternoon in Brampton, purchased 2 gal. of Coal Oil @ 40 cents per gal. Spent the evening at home reading newspapers. Saturday 11 There was a thick mist all day with some rain, it is quite warm and the snow is going fast. Spent the afternoon trying to repair the melodeon in Ebenezer, but failed as the bellows is completely worn out. Father and Mother staid all night at J.C.S.'s. Sunday, December 12, 1869. Was at S.S. this morning our Supt. Present (I received a present of the "New Standard Singer" from him)-Lesson Luke XIV 41st to the end of chap. We had a disappointment at Zion, the preacher did not come, there was short prayer meeting held. Monday 13 Was engaged in chopping cordwood this forenoon. Was sawing a hemlock tree with the cross cut saw into 2 foot lengths. Spent the evening pleasantly, it being the last night Miss E. Burnett stays with us her time is out tomorrow. �Tuesday 14 Was at the same work as yesterday and splitting hemlock rails they are hard to split. J.C. Snell took tea at our place this evening he starts for Montreal tomorrow to see Mr. Cochrane's stock. Spent the evening playing the melodeon. Wednesday, December 15, 1869. A rain storm from the East commenced today. Father went to the Gore Mills with 11 bags of peas and oats. Drove up for Mrs. J.C.S. this afternoon she is going to stay at our place till he comes back. Thursday 16 The rain storm lasted 24 hours. Was chopping cordwood this afternoon in the lower bush, the creek is quite high and the ice is all broken up. Spent the evening at home reading the "Christian Guardian". Friday 17 Father drove to Esquesing for a load of lumber. he got some pretty good quality at $3.50 per thousand. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. E. Bunting's there were some young folks present. arrived home at 11 o'clock. Saturday, December 18, 1869. Spent the day chopping cordwood. Received a letter from John Ferguson in St. Joseph he has bought 40 acres of land from Uncle Adam for $700. John Hunter came home on Thursday from Illinois, he intends spending the winter here. Sunday 19 Spent the forenoon in the S.School our Supt. abs. Lesson-Luke XIX, 41st to end. Rev. W. McFadden preach in Zion at 21/2 PM-text-Numbers XXIl. 9. I was at the Baptist Church this evening and heard Rev. Mr. Lorrance preach text-Galatians-XI- 17th verse. Monday 20 Was engaged in chopping beach and maple (dry trees) in the lower bush. Father went to the Municipal Nominations but the same Councillors were re-elected. Spent the evening at home. �Tuesday, December 21, 1869. Went to Brampton this afternoon and bought some presents for my sisters, and a pack of cards (Quintettea) for amusement in the home circle price 30 cents. Wednesday 22 An East storm all night of snow and rain, turned very cold and windy to night. Spent the afternoon in fanning up peas. Spent the evening at home playing Quintettea. Received a newspaper from J.C.S. in Montreal. Thursday 23 Spent the afternoon at our school examination by the Teacher Mr. Samuel Westervelt the scholars answered well and kept good order and sang well. Anderson Campbell came home from Illinois yesterday. Friday, December 24, 1869. Was hauling wood from the bush on the other place with the sleigh. J.C.Snell came home this evening from N.York state, where he bought some sheep. Drove him up to his father's this evening. Saturday 25 Spent the day at home and had very little enjoyment. Was skating about 2 hours in the afternoon. It has been a very nice mild day and pretty good sleighing. Mrs. Peacock came here this evening from Toronto Sunday 26 Was at S.S. this morning, a very small attendance. Supt. pres. he brought a new library for the school 16 volumes and a copy of the "British Workman" for each child. Spent the afternoon and Monday, December 27, 1869. It was foggy all day finished hauling the hardwood from the other place. Robert Nichols spent the evening at our place, he was collecting school tax, our tax was $12.75 Tuesday 28 �Received a letter from Joseph Pearson last night stating that Uncle Joshua Harrington was dead a month ago. Father and Mother spent the day at Springbook. Spent the evening writing a letter to Alex Campbell. Wednesday 29 Was fanning oats and storing them away in the driving house for use next summer. H.S. Dolson's clover mill came to our place this afternoon there are 3 men with it and 2 span of horses Thursday, December 30, 1869. Commenced threshing Alsike clover this morning, it turned out 6 bush. off 2 acres Spent the evening driving Aunt Mary over to the 3rd Line east in the cutter Lizzie Burnett was along, the cutter was upset but no one was hurt. Friday 31 Was threshing red clover today it does not turn out so well as the Alsike threshed 71/2 bush. today. The threshers drove home this evening. Went to Brampton and got the newspapers also a copy of the Daily Telegraph from Uncle Taylor in Oakville. Memoranda. Another has rolled away adding as it were one drop to great ocean of eternity which every one must live or die. It seems but a short time since it was welcomed in with 'a happy New Year' yet when you calculate the labour you have passed through spring time and harvest, summer and winter, meeting with and parting from friends joys and sorrows, hope and fears and many other things, it is a good while. The weather this year has been remarkable. During the whole month of January we had fine dry roads almost dusty and bright warm days, but the afterpart of Memoranda. the winter was cold and stormy and in March we had nearly 3 feet of snow on the level, it laid on the ground until the middle of April when it all disappeared, raising the river Etobicoke to an unusual height. Commenced seeding the last week in April. The summer was remarkably cool with a considerable quantity of rain. There was a very bountiful harvest, barley yielded in many instances 60 bush. per acre, oats 75 to 80, fall wheat 35 to 40 and peas 40 bush. per acre, the root crops were excellent, the potatoes suffered some from the rot, a great many apples were destroyed by the early frost this fall. �Memoranda The grain market has been rather dull, barley was sold from 371/2 cents to 75 per bush. wheat 80 cents oats 30 cents and peas .50(We have sold very little grain only about 1/2 of the barley.) For more information on John Ferguson, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/86fbdd0c97d7a949aa4589494ef71f91.pdf cd105cf5783b881071757cca87cdb554 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/92e226138c440f6047ef2cf82f3e8708.pdf 1567af66f95753706960bb2181ead60c PDF Text Text Courtland Olds’ (1844-1896) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1867. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS. 66 KING STREET EAST. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1867 Spent the forenoon in cuting wood in the wood shed at which Snively helpd me. He did a few chores around in the afternoon. I started for Bowlby en route for the Tea Meeting at the Methodist Church in Simcoe. Broke down on the road to Dover and did not get there until late. Put my horse in the stable and went up with Mr Bowlbys folks. Met with Richardson and Well Carpenter besides several others of my old acquaintances. Got back to Dover about 12. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1867 Stayed all night last night at Mr. B's and before I could go home had to get this old buggy mended which I did by eleven o'clock. Started for home as soon as possible got there about twelve. Found everything all right side up with {cow?}. Snively cut wood all day in the bush while I spent the afternoon in husking corn. Attended prayermeerting in the old schoolhouse to night and had a very proffitable time of it. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1867 Ma and myself started for Dover this morning early. I went to mill with a grist of wheat and buckwheat. Ma and I took our dinners with Mary Jane and in the afternoon I went out in search of a young lady to go with me skating. Was lucky enough to find one at the first place at which I stopped. Had the honor of waiting on Miss Bowlby the afternoon and was of course delighted with my afternoon's skate on "silver lake." It was a beautiful afternoon. Got home about nine. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1867 I spent the forenoon in working at Snively's shanty, which, after a long time I have finished. In the afternoon I hund {hung} a door in the corner of the east shed on roolers. Finished it in a good season and did some patching or fixing in the cow stables. Snively cut up wood in the �forenoon and in the afternoon drive it up to the house. Mother and I went to spend the evening at George Matthews, had a pleasant time. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1867 Snively and myself spent the forenoon in cutting wood at the woodhouse, while in the afternoon he cut wood again in the woods. I spent the afternoon in filing my wood saw and also the cross-cut saw etc. Had my bath as usual. To Make Radway's Ready Relief Put 3/4 oz. ciana. pepper; 3/4 oz. camphor {grease?}; 3/4 {tspn?} Ammonia or {Haidshorne?} into a quart of Whiskey. Allow it time to dissolve and settle before bottling. From Maj. M. Hoyt Brantford. SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 1867 Ma and I went out to church this morning to Dover. Heard the Rev. Mr. Messmore preach an old fashioned sermon this morning. After church we went home again and had our dinner. I then went to meeting at the schoolhouse. The preacher did not come; but we had a very excellent class meeting. Captain McFell led the class for the first time and the manner in which he did it, augurs well of his future usefullness. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1867 Started for Dover this morning as early as possible. Gave in my note and then went after Miss {Higmans?} and my Boss. They came home with me and we had a very pleasant little ride with the two old-maids. They came to spend a few dys with us. I husked corn most of the afternoon but towards night I went to work and built a shelter for my old ewes back of the barn. Snively put up wood most of the dy. for himself. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1867 Snively and I cut up a big pile of wood at the house this forenoon. And in the afternoon Snively cut wood in the chopping. About eleven o'clock J. B. Carpenter's Brother came here to see a cow which I had offered to Mr. Carpenter for one of his thoroughbred Durham Bulls. He concluded that he would take up my offer. I husked corn most of the afternoon and did some other little chores about the barn. Mr. & Mrs. {Wall?} came and stayed until eleven. Had a great old fashioned visit with them. �WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1867 I set Snively at husking corn this this morning. & in the afternoon he cut wood in the bush. I husked corn until School meeting time. When I went down to the school meeting and was unhappily appointed Trustee & Secy. for the remaining term {illegible}. After dinner I took Mrs. and Miss Higmans home. Had a pleasant little visit at the Higmans. Went to the store for a few articles and from there to Mr. G. Bowlbys {illegible} I was persuaded to spend the evening and spent it very pleasantly with a lot of Bowlbys. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1867 After doing my chores, Ma and I started for Simcoe. Got there about noon. Saw an old friend at Mr. Willoughbys (Mattie Burke). Went to Mr. Wells to get our teeth mended and I had two front teeth filled with gold. Stopped Walter Ods. on the way home and took him with them. Started home about eight and on the way stopped at Ed {Kniffins?} to leave the tax money. Got home about ten and found everything all right side up with {cow?} etc. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1867 As soon as we got our chores done, Snively and I went out to the woods & cut six sawlogs before noon, in the afternoon Snively cut wood in the bush & I husked corn most of the time. Young Robt. Riddell was here just before night. About six o'clock Asford Bowlby with his two sisters Hellen & Louisa & Miss Anna Douglas came to spend the evening with us. I had a pleasant chat with them. They went home about eleven or thereabouts. When I went into dreamland as usual. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1867 Got up in good season this morning and after doing my chores Snively and I went to work at cutting sawlogs to take to mill. Got about a {dozen?} rady for drawing too day. George {Buck?} was at the house when I came from work. We had a good little chat on various matters and things. Cut my Sunday wood in the dark too night and felt very tired when I got through with it. Carried water from the cistern and had a good bath. SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 1867 After doing up my chores I cleaned up and put on my Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes and afterwards spent the forenoon in reading the Pilgrims Progress. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here �to dinner and he and I had a good old chat together about church matters, etc. Went to church or to meeting in the Schoolhouse. Mr. Laird gave us a proffitable discourse. Stayed to Classmeeting. Mr. {Stringer?} lead the class for the first time. Spent the evening in reading etc. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1867 After doing my chores and giving Snively orders and after getting ready Ma & I started for Brantford with the cutter. We stopped at Mr. Howard and took dinner. Got to Brantford about three o'clock. found the folks all well and in comfortable circumstances. Spent a very pleasant evening with Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt. Went out with Mr. Hoyt in the course of the evening to the soldiers hospital which Mr. Hoyt had been repairing after a fire. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1867 Took breakfast this morning about nine. Spent the forenoon in walking around the town and in getting a negative taken at Parks Gallery. Had a nice little talk with Miss Lewis. In the afternoon I walked around town, visited with Mrs. Smith & Mr. Hoyt and about five, went around to Mrs Elliots. Miss Elliot was not at home so I concluded to go back again after a little while as they said that she would be in soon. Called on Miss Louise Elliot again about seven o'clock etc WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1867 Found Miss {inserted: Louise Darling} Elliot to be rather a pleasant girl. We had a very jovial old fashioned talk with her about our adventures during old college days our fictitious correspondents etc. She gave me an invitation to her the following evening but alas!! I could not go. Ma and I started for home again about nine. Stopped at Mr. Howe's to {warm?} & got home again about two o'clock. Found everything all right. Snively had been cuting & getting up wood doing chores &c. since I went away from home. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1867 I went out to Dover last night and attended the Presbyterian Tea-meeting. They had a very good tea and afterwards a good variety of speakers Such as the Rev's. Messrs. Swain, Craigie, Burns, {Gunner?}, & Laird. Got home & to bed about nine. Snively & I cut wood in the forenoon and in the afternoon we husked corn. I spent the afternoon in visiting with Mr. �Howell and had a very pleasant time talking with the old gentleman. He said that he would let me have money to pay Grandfather Olds. Good. FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1867 As soon as I had finished my chores this morning I went to see if I could not get John Matthews to come down and help me kill the beef; but he could not come. Leonora played a few lines on her new organ which is a very fine one indeed. Snively & I got ready for killing the beef before noon. I killed it after. We got along very well considering our little experience. Finished up our job about six by which time I was pretty well chilled through. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1867 Snively and I cut up the beef this morning. Got started for Simcoe about eleven. Took a quarter of beef to Mr. Willoughby. Took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Willoughby, after which we went to Donelys & paid him for my books. Went to Colonel Wilsons office to see about getting a probate for Pa's will. Stopped at Mrs. George Matthews for H. {Misener?}. Got home about dark. Wrote a letter to Springer and had a good bath. SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 1867 Got ready and started for church this morning with Ma; and Mrs. Howell who has been staying with us for the last few days. Heard the Rev. Mr. Laird preach. After church we went to Mr. Bowlbys for dinner. Stayed there until church time to night. I spent the afternoon very pleasantly talking and reading, with the girls. It stormed so furiously when we got ready for church that we concluded that we had better go home and, we acted accordingly. MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1867 Did not get up this morning until nearly eight o'clock, as I did not feel real well on account of having a bad cold. Went to George Matthews to sharpen a Buck Saw and Hand Saw. George rather surprised me by saying that I owed him fifty five dollars for threshing; "whew"!! Snively husked corn before noon and he and I cut up some wood in the afternoon. Spent the evening in writing a letter to W. H. {Rawnd?} TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1867 �Finished up my chores about nine, after which I took the hide off from a dead sheep and dressed it and cut it up. In the afternoon I cut up two quarters of the beef and put it away. Cut wood towards night at which Snively helped me. He {Broke?} roads and drew up a couple of loads of wood. Spent the evening in writing a letter to my friend John Saunders And in talking to Walter Olds who is stopping with us right at present. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1867 Carried up the sheep sack this morning and got ready to go to Dover. Started about eleven. I took some hides to Lawson's tannery and went from there to Francis Wares. Had a good visit with him. Leonora went out with us. In the afternoon I went over to town on a little business with Riddles and Mr. Lawsons. Took tea at Mr. {Marrs?} and started home afterwards started Stopped until the mail came in. Got home about eight and found everything all right. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1867 I felt very unwell this morning from having a bad cold. Made up my mind this morning to starve my cold but I had to have the haystack drawed in for the stock. Had to take dinner in consequence. Snively helped me to draw in hay--got in four loads before night. I payed off Jane Lewis to-day and expect to be obliged to do all the churning and milking after this. Had to put off both too night. Leonora and Walter are still with us. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1867 Walter built fires for me this morning & when I got out of bed I found myself pretty sick. Ma was complaining too we both kept getting worse and about three we sent Snively after the Doctor. He soon came and said that he was afraid that my fever would hang on me for some time. But he did not think that Ma's was quite so bad. Stuart gave me an emetic which I took and it made me as sick as a dog. Went to bed about one. Fortunately Walter & Leonora still are here. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1867 Remained in bed the whole of this forenoon as I did not feel able to get up. Walter milked my cows for me & Leonora got breakfast for him and waited on Ma and I very nicely indeed. Got up at twelve and after dressing and cleaning up etc. I read some. Took dinner about four when Walter came back to cut Sunday wood for me. Mr. & Mrs. Wilsons came out towards �night & helped me to do up my chores etc. Later Dr. came and to night he said Ma was doing well. SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1867 I felt pretty sick this morning but had to milk and do some other little chores notwithstanding. Mr. Wilson helped me some and Mrs. Wilson made up the beds, got breakfast etc. Ma still improves & I think we will both soon be well. I laid around the forenoon and Lydia Matthews came down in the afternoon and got up a very excellent dinner for us of beef soup etc. Felt much better after eating of it. Unckle McFell was up to see us this morning; we had a good talk. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1867 I started out this morning to work notwithstanding my ill health. Snively and I shovelled roads and cut up a load of wood by dinner time. In the afternoon we cut up wood in the woodhouse etc. About dark Frank Springer turned up. Personally, I enjoyed the evening talking with him very much; although I had to churn and work butter and sundry other little jobs. Got to bed about twelve. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1867 Did not get up until daylight this morning. Got breakfast and fixed up things about the house. Springer helped me milk after which we started off for a girl for Ma. Hellen Mcfell promised to help us a while, or until Ma got better. We got to Dover all right & took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Laird. In the afternoon we called on Mr. Hane's folks; on Mary Jane & on Mr. Bowlby's. At the last place we had a very pleasant time. Got home about sundown. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1867 Walter Olds built fires for us this morning. I spent most of the forenoon in cutting down and cutting up an oak tree with my man. In the afternoon Frank Springer helped me to saw up a tree with a cross cut saw while Snively got up a load of {wor?} or so. Felt very uncomfortable today from my cold which gave me a bad headache. At night my friend & I had a real pleasant time talking about old college days, smoking etc. This has been a very beautiful day although it was a very cold one. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1867 �Franklin and myself started for Simcoe as soon as I could get my chores done and get ready. Got in Simcoe about noon and after doing some shopping started for J. B. Carpenters. Found them all well and spent the afternoon talking and reading the news. Went with Ed and Min to Mr. Duncan McCall's party. Found Mr. Bowlby's folks there from Dover. Louise among the rest. Had an exceedingly good time during the evening. Did not go home until after midnight had long past. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1867 It took Frank & I from midnight until daylight to finish chatting with the young ladies and to get home. Felt rather blue all day to day but knocked around at work mostly all day. Mr. & Mrs. Sweetlove came about noon and made us a nice little visit. They went away about four. Franklin Springer and myself went down to the Port too night to spend the evening at Mr. Bowlby's. Had a very pleasant time if I did feel sleepy. Got home by eleven o'clock. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1867 Felt some better this morning than I did last night as well as Frank. Ground up my hay-knife and when I had finished Mr. Allen Culber & family came together with Unckle Homes & wife. It rained real hard nearly all day and froze nearly as fast as it came. Had a pleasant visit with our folks who went away about five or thereabouts. Snively sawed wood most of the day. Had a good bath tonight as usual. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1867 Was a little lazy this morning in my feelings so that we did not get out to church. I[t] stormed very bad. However, Frank & I spent the forenoon in reading some of our old letters at which we enjoyed ourselves well. We started out for Dover towards night and went to Mr. Herrells. Frank and I {joc?} to {Lea?} with them. Went to church and heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach a very good discourse. Got home again about eleven. Found things all right. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1867 Walter got up first and built fires this morning. I helped Snively to cut up the old "oak tree in the lane." In the afternoon I cut up wood in the woodhouse and churned for Ma at which Frank helped me. We started for the port about five and went to Mr. Wares to spend the evening. I had a good time talking with Mattie Burk & Miss Howell. Saw them home of �course. Sparked the Miss Ella Jones & Frank {here?} until two or so. Cut out some of the poor boys. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1867 George Buck came over this morning. I started for Unckle P. Wykoffs as soon as we could get rady. Got there all right about noon. Took dinner with them & went over to see Miss Bell McCall afterwards, but unfortunately the dear lass was away from home. We went home about five and concluded that I would take a good nights sleep. Snively cut up some wood and drew up a load of s--. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1867 At about nine we started off for another visit. Ma went along with us this time and we went up to Allen {Eaubvers?} for our visit; found the folks at home. Spent the day very pleasantly. Frank put in a good time singing etc. with Miss Culver to the edification of the rest of us. Started on our way home about six stopped at the Missionary meeting in Dover. Before which Frank & I had a good smoke together. Got home & to bed about twelve. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1867 My old friend started for home this morning about nine. I felt a little bad to see him go, for we have enjoyed our visit together so well. I went to work at drawing in the remainder of the haystack. Snively helped me at it. Got in four good loads by night--which took it all in. Felt a little lonesome too night but Walter came in and took tea which cheered me up some. Felt pretty tired after pitching hay all day. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1867 As soon as Snively and I had finished our chores we started with the big white-faced cow for Carpenters Mead farm. Had a rough journey going out as our cow got away from us and we had a hard time catching her. Saw an awful run-away on the gravel just above Beaupres. Started for home with my thoroughbred Durham bull about one. Fell in with my sister's cow on the way and drove her home too. Got home about four all right only I felt very tired and sore. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1867 �Snively and I spent a good part of the forenoon in cording wood in the woodhouse. We husked corn the remainder of the day. Have about one day's work yet. After doing my chores I had to churn for Ma and do sundry other little jobs. Had my Saturday evening bath as usual. Sorted over a lot of apples etc. This has been a very stormy blustery day. The snow & wind come from the southwest. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1867 This was a very windy cold dreary morning so much so that Mother and I made up our minds not to go to the quarterly meeting which was at Woodhouse today. Stayed at home all day and occupied my time in reading etc. Had a very proffitable and happy day religiously. I have endeavored to consecrate myself ^ wholy unto the Lord and He has blessed me with an outpouring of his spirit. Truly it is good to wait upon the Lord and to walk in his paths. My sincere prayer is that I may never depart from there. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1867 It was pretty cold this morning but the wind blew strong from the South. After doing our chores Snively and I cut wood until noon after which we I put up a door on the west shed for the sheep to go through. Husked corn the remainder of the afternoon at which my man helped me. Caleb Matthews was down {here?} too night. I spent the evening reading, cleaning up my face etc. The weather is becoming a good bit stormy. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1867 The weather begins to moderate. The South wind blows up warm too-day. The forenoon Snively drew up some wood and I helped him to draw up a load of rails and boards. He husked corn in the afternoon and I made a shelter or pen for the chicks under the west shed. I settled up with Snively this evening, we came out all fare and square. Had to churn afterwards. Walter stopped with us again too night. This has not been an extra day religion {cut off} WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1867 Did my chores this morning first thing after breakfast. After which I made a feed box for the cattle. I went up to John Matthews for dinner as this was his birthday. Went up to Georges in the afternoon to sharpen my saw. Bob {Lorrie?} was there and gave me my hay knife. I had a �{spear?} talk with George about his account of threshing against us. Came to the conclusion that I had better pay him. Ma and I got home all right and found things serene. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1867 Got my stock fed in good time and Ma and I started for Dover about ten. I took a grist to mill. The creek was very high down by Smiths on account of the great rain and thaw yesterday. The sleighing was very poor in places. After doing our little chores we went to Mary Janes and took dinner. In the afternoon I called on Mr. Howell to see about some money and had good success. Had my horse shod and we started for home about four. Found all right. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1867 After doing my chores I went out to show Snively where to cut some wood for himself and helped him some. Afterwards I went to work at a sheep rack. Helped Snively to load some of his wood after dinner and then went to work again at my sheep rack. At about five I started for Bucks, got there in good time. Had a good talk with them on matters and things. Got home about nine. This has been a windy cloudy day. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1867 Walter sharpened my saw this morning before he went away. I went to work at the sheep rack after doing my chores. Got it almost done by noon. In the afternoon I went to look after my boom across the creek under the bridge by Browns. It had broken loose and gone away. {Louise?} Ryerse was over this afternoon. I helped Snively to thresh peas most of the afternoon. Threshed two florins with the horses. It rained this morning. Very windy since. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1867 I went over to the Millright church this morning for a change. Heard their crack preacher, the Rev. Mr. Sumner preach. I was perfectly disgusted with the sermon and made up my mind that it would be some time before I would go there again. Heard Father Messmore in the afternoon after which I stopped to class. Had a pretty good time. Father Messmore stopped all night with us. Had a pleasant talk with him. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1867 �Father Messmore went away home this morning. Snively and myself worked at cutting wood in the corner of the field by Browns. I went to the port towards night with the horse and sulkey. Took Turner some flour and did a little shopping and came home again. After I had got home I had to churn and do my chores. Got through about ten. This has been a very beautiful day just like Spring. I still feel the Lord precious to me. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1867 We have had a cold North East wind too day all day. This forenoon my man and I shoveled snow in the lane, so that in the afternoon we managed to draw up some wood. I cut wood in the afternoon while Snively drove the team. I had to become churning maid again too night not unconciously either. I would not like to be the hired girl. If such was the case missus and I'd fall out. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1867 Did not make a move this morning as soon as I would like. "Early to bed & early to rise" is my motto, if I do find it hard to put it in practise at all times. Snively and I cut some wood in the wood house this morning and in the afternoon he threshed peas with the horses. I broke my bay colt to lead and afterwards helped Snively at the peas. Ma is quite unwell too night with a cold. I spent the evening pleasantly in reading, "My farm of Edgewood," etc. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1867 Mother was pretty sick this morning, so that I had to get breckfast and wait on her most of the forenoon. It commenced snowing pretty hard towards noon and by night we had good sleighing again. Mr. Strand{?} and Mr. Shearer{?} were here just after-noon to see about starting a cheese factory. Threshed two florins{?} of peas afternoon and in the evening I washed dishes for Ma and did other little jobs for her. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1867 I had to get my own breakfast this morning as Ma was very sick. I had to wait on her most of the night. This morning I went up to Wilkinsons to get a girl but did not succeed very well. Elizabeth came home with me to stop a little while. In the afternoon I went out after the Doctor for Ma and after Mary Jane. While my sister was getting ready I went over to Mr. B's to get a look at my "ducky." Saw her of course and had a pleasant little time of it. Received a letter from {friend?} Springer. Got home by nine. �SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1867 Had a very good night sleep last night, and this morning mother was a good deal better. The dr. said that she had every symptom of inflamation of the Bowells. This forenoon I helped Snively at the pea threshing and we got done by dinner-time. In the afternoon we cut some Sunday wood and cleaned some of the peas through the fanning mill. Unckle McFell & wife came to spend the evening; had a pleasant time. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1867 Mother was very sick last night; about two in the morning I went up to John Matthews after Lydia to come and wait on Ma. Mary Jane is still here and is going to stay until Ma gets better. I stayed at home to day until towards night when I went out after the Dr. for ma he said that she would soon be around if she did not catch cold and took her medicine properly. Went to church. Heard Laird preach. Saw my "ducky" of course but could not talk with her. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1867 I was permitted to have a good night's rest last night and felt all right again this morning. Mary Ann Wilkinson came last night and we got her to stay a while with us. My sister and her attended to ma last night. Snively and I cleaned up the peas this forenoon and carried them into the Constables. In the afternoon we cleaned and sifted a lot of tymothy seed, cut wood. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1867 Ma was a considerable better this morning, so I went to work with a hopeful heart. Snively drew up wood before noon while I went over to Peter Ryerse and to Browns to see about cows for the dairy. Did not succeed very well, as their cows were but few. In the afternoon I took Mary Jane to her home and while in Dover called on Mr. Howell. Had a pleasant chat with the old gentleman. On my way home I stopped at Mr. {Strand?} a little while. Got home, and found ma not quite as well as before. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1867 My mother was not quite so well this morning but her sickness seemed to be in spells. Snively and I drew up two loads of hay this morning and in the afternoon Mr. Howell together with numerous other visitors. Unckle Homes & wife came etc. I was brought three hundred �dollars by Mr. Howell. Laird was here and Mr. & Miss {Noll?} etc. etc. Unckle Homes went for the Dr. for mother towards night. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1867 Got my chores done this morning in good time and afterwards I went to Dover after some medicine for my mother. I paid up the store account of Wares and wrote a letter to Mr. Hoyt to inquire about those photographs. Stoped at my sisters on my way home. Got home about noon I found ma about the same. Snively and I cut up some trees in the saw ground for the drag-saw in the afternoon. Mother was not quite as well to night. She complained of being very sick FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1867 I was very uneasy last night about ma. She was so very sick. I sent for the doctor about ten at night. Towards morning she gradually improved. The Dr. staid all night. In the morning I took aunt Maria to the Port. While there I got several things for ma and after dinner called on Miss Louisa. Had a good time. At three I started for home with my sister. Found ma a good deal easier, than when I left her. This has been a lovely day. SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1867 Mother was pretty bad this morning. And as for myself I began to feel the effects of being up nights. But Ma is certainly geting better so that I will have a chance to sleep again before long. Laird was out this morning. I went down to pay Grandfather some money to day. gave him two hundred and forty six dollars. I came home with the conviction that he had tried to cheat me out of $100.00 & that I must see him again on the subject. SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 1867 I was called up this morning about two, to see ma who was very bad again. Stayed up with her the rest of the night with my sister. This morning she began to get better and about seven was quite easy. Throug the day there was a great many {one?} to see her notwithstanding the cold wind and storm from the East. Did not enjoy this Sabath as well religiously as I would like but hope that I may be more devoted in the future Went to bed farely early to night. Farewell. MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1867 �Ma was a good deal better this morning. As soon as I had got my chores done I went down to Grandfather's to see about the Mortgage. Had a seedy time with the old gentleman who tried his best to cheat me out of my eyes, almost. Got through at last, gave him my note for ninety dollars. Payable in six months & took the mortgage. Took Mary Jane home this afternoon, & while I was waiting for Miss Howell I went over to see my ducky. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1867 {handwritten: Thursday} I found it snowing pretty hard this morning so that the threshers did not come until nine or ten. I went over to James McBrides this morning to get his help but did not succeed. I made out to get John Snively about noon. Got to work after dinner and threshed the cloverseed of from the {shaw} in about three hours. I had a dusty place and when night came it felt as though I had the chill fever. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1867 After doing my chores this morning I helped Unckle Homes at fixing the Wood-house We managed to get the stairs up and the sleepers in and by night the floor mostly laid. In the afternoon I cleaned out some barrels and filled them with pork. I have some good times talking to the {sendies?} etc. of whom we have a goodly number with us at present. The machine came too night but it is snowing & I am afraid of tomorrow. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1867 I had a pretty good time at Mr. B’s last night. Afterwards I went over to Mr. Howell and found Miss Burke there. Had a very pleasant little time. I saw her home and spent some time at Mr. Lairds pleasantly. Miss Howell went home with me. Snively and I got up four loads of hay to day. Unckle Homes and Aunt came to day. He worked at the stairs in the afternoon; in the evening I went to see about the threshers. FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1867 I set up with mother last night and this morning as a consequence I feel somewhat sleepy. Went to threshing cloverseed again about nine and got done about noon. In the afternoon Unckle Homes & I cleaned up some cloverseed & hung a door at the waggonhouse. Visited with Mr. Howell most of the afternoon and with John Matthews. This has been a beautiful day but the snow has not yet gone but will be soon I fear. �SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1867 Snively and myself cleaned through the cloverseed this forenoon and cut some wood. In the afternoon I went out to Dover and took Miss Howell home. I went out in the cutter but, as fortune would have it, we had to go on bare ground most of the way. My sister came back with me. It has been a very beautiful day, and what snow there was on the ground had to suffer destruction. Got a letter from Mrs. Hoyt. SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 1867 I had to set up last night as a consequence this has been a sleepy day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning up and sleeping. Rev. Mr. Laird was here just before meeting. I went down to the school-house there was not enough of a congregation to have service, on account of the snow. Mother became a good-deal worse towards night so that I had to go for the doctor. He came out in good time and seemed to think that he could soon check Ma's disease. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1867 I went down to Mr. Wooddricks this morning to look for a girl for ma. Had pretty good luck. Made some pickle for my pork, after which I took my sister home again. The roads were very bad. While in town I called on Mr. Halls folks. Had a pleasant little chat there. I did some shoping and then went to Mr. Laird for a little while. Saw Mr. Willoughby. Had a nice time. Saw Miss Bowlby on the streets with Miss Douglas. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1867 Mrs. Coppway came home with me last night to stay with ma. I went over to P. Ryerse after a clover sieve this morning. Cleaned up cloverseed the rest of the forenoon. Afternoon I split some wood and worked around the woodhouse. Gave the School teacher an order on Mr. Craigie too night. John Matthews came in too night. Mother is still gaining slowly. This has been a warm day but cloudy. We put Charly into drawing wood for the first time. He went first rate. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1867 I was permitted to have a very good nights rest last night; Mrs. Coppway waited on mother for me. I cut some wood this morning and pickled the pork. Snively drew up a few loads of wood before noon. In the afternoon we cut up a lot of elms etc. ready for the drag saw. It has �been a pretty blustery day and cold. Caleb Matthews was here to night after grass seed. Mother does not seem to get better very fast. THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1867 I stayed up last night to keep fire and to wait on mother. This morning I went over to Samuel Ryerses to him to saw up my {samwares?} wood but he was not at home. Went after John Snively afterwards but he was not at home. Went home again and cut wood until noon. Afternoon Snively & I cut some more logs for the drag saw until towards night. This has been a very cold day & blustery. Mother is beginning to improve quite fast. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1867 I went over to Samuel Ryerse’s this morning first thing to see about getting the sawing done. I then went over to James {McBride?} to get him to help but he was not at home. After Breakfast Sam. & I went back to pick out a place to saw. I then went over to Billy Austins to see if he would run the saw. Snively carried some corn to the woodshed & I cut wood etc. towards night I found another {swope?} & then went to Dover. SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1867 I was at a great debate last night in Schofield's hall did not get home from it until midnight. Stayed up and kept fires the rest of the night. I went over to James McBrides this morning and did some little jobs around. I sent Snively after a {crotch?} to draw logs one for the drag saw. In the afternoon we killed a sheep and dressed it. I went over to J. Barnhardts to get my hair cut. It has been snowing hard most of the day from the east. SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 1867 Had to keep fire last night again for mother. This morning as soon as I could get my chores done and get ready I started for Dover with Mrs. Coppway got there and to church in time to hear the Rev. Mr. Laird preached. After which I went to Mr. Bowlbys to dinner & from there I went to church in the evening. Had the exquisite pleasure of seeing Louisa to church and home again and in the meantime we had a very pleasant talk together. MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1867 �Kept fires for mother again last night and this morning did not feel in very good trim for work. I had to go after James McBride, John Snively & Brown in the morning. We got to sawing about ten and had very good success for by eight we managed to cut up about all our logs that were cut. Ack. Bobby was here in the afternoon a little while. Got {Jimmy?} to take the horse-power away for me after we had finished It was a very favourable day. TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1867 I was permitted to have an excellent nights rest last night but this morning I was about half sick with a cold. Mother is gradually recovering from her sickness This forenoon Snively and I drew up wood & also in the afternoon. We upset once and spilt out our wood. Frank Ryerse from Port Ryerse was here to dinner to day. He came after clover & tymothy seed. It has been a beautiful day a considerable warmer than of late. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1867 Kept fires and waited on mother last night but in the spare moments I took some sleep. Started for Simcoe about nine this morning too see about selling my clover & timothy seed. Rode the pet colt (Charly) up for the first time. I took dinner at Mr. Willoughbys and after started for Dover to try my luck there. On my way I stopped at Eber Decons to see a girl. Made a bargain with Schofield for the sale of the grass seed & then went home. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1867 It commenced storming this morning & too night there is quite a coat of snow on the ground. Snively got up wood in the forenoon I busied myself at cleaning up cloverseed spliting wood shelling corn and sundry other little jobs. This after-noon we split wood in the woodhouse on account of the storm. Towards night I sorted over some apples toward night. Mother is geting along nicely so much so that I was permitted to have a good nights rest last night. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1867 Had a good nights rest last night. It snowed nearly all day to day from the northeast. The foreman Snively and I cleaned up a grist of wheat and this afternoon he drew up wood while I carried my tymothy seed to the barn and cleaned it with the mill made it nice and clean. Towards night I went up to George Matthews after a cloverseed seive. While there I filed my wood saw. Stopped to John Matthews and got my boot mended. Went to Sam. Ryerses afterwards and found a seive. �SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1867 I sifted my cloverseed this morning as soon as I had finished my chores. Caught a pig for Andrew Smith. Helped Snively draw up wood until noon and this afternoon we drew up three loads, after which I got ready and started for Dover. Rode Charly out and had a very rough time with him. He did not throw me off but came pretty near it. Called at Mr. Halls a few minutes. Going home I had a rougher time than coming. SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 1867 This has been a very stormy day. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here notwithstanding the rain. He took dinner with us. After noon or at three I went to the School-house to meeting. There was only a half dozen or so there so that we did not have preaching but class-meeting we had a very good one. I spent the rest of the day in reading the Guide and doing chores etc. This has been rather a lonesome day on account of the rain, besides I wanted to go to church to night. MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1867 Commenced this new week with somewhat better feelings than usual religiously. Snively and I finished up drawing wood about the middle of the afternoon. I then cut down the straw stack for the sheep’s bedding etc. Afterwards we split a little wood. Spent the evening in writing and afterwards I had a wholesome bath. I am now a little more encouraged about my work. than before, as we have now our Summer wood up. TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1867 Got up in good time this morning and prepared myself for a trip to mill. I to Dover with my clover- and tymothy seed. Went over to Bucks before starting to find out the Simcoe price. Got to mill about noon & sold the grass seed to Schofield for the cash. In the afternoon I called at Mr. Bowlbys where I had a pleasant time, also at Mr. Howells. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Left two hundred of flour {florin?} at my customers & drove home in the cold wind. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1867 I found a couple of lambs this morning for the first. During the forenoon and afterwards Snively and I split wood in the woodhouse. Got along very well. Towards night after doing my chores I went to Caleb & George Matthews to pay my threshing bill. While at George's I saw �a young Matthews a few hours old & a fine boy too. Went to the prayer-meeting afterwards where we had a very profitable time. Got home about nine. THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1867 It was a very cold night last night for March, but there was no lambs frozen to death so that it made no difference with us. Snively and I got up hay again to day from the hay-barn. Got four loads during the day. Spent the evening in looking over my books of etc. etc. Afterwards I took my usual smoke which afforded me of course a wonderful amt. of comfort. I must either get me a companion or else smoke more than I do at present. FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1867 Made myself scarce this morning from my bed in good time. After doing my chores I started for George Bucks with the horse & cutter. I took some clover & tym. seed for him in the cutter. Worked nearly all day at Georges at making some feeding racks for his sheep. Did not get quite done by dark. Went home after dark and found things all right side up. May Ann Wilkinson talks of leaving us; Alas!! SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1867 This morning I went over to Bucks for the purpose of finishing up the sheep racks for George; got done about noon. In the afternoon I started out in search of a girl in place of Mary Ann who went home this morning. Got to the Port about four and found things all serene. Going home Miss Flora went with me and on my way I stoped at Mr. McFells and prevailed on Hellen to go with me home for a week or so. SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1867 This was a very beautiful warm sunny Sabath. In the forenoon I stoped at home and read a few pieces in the Guide. William Wilkinson & wife were here to dinner and after dinner we went to meeting at the School-house. It was Mr. {Symbumun?} appointment but he did not attempt to preach but allowed us to have a longer meeting. We had a very good time. Was quite disapointed in not getting out to the Port to night to church as I wanted to see Louise. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1867 �This is April fool's day at last and a very stormy wet day it was too Tended to my sheep etc. most of the forenoon but towards noon I went to see after my booms along the creek. Found one and made it fast but the other had made off. Found him below the steam mill. In the afternoon Snively and I split wood in the woodhouse. Got one big pile done across the woodhouse. There was two lambs came too-day they got along nicely. Mother is not very well too night I am affraid she will be sick again. TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1867 I found my lambs all right this morning, and myself also, as a natural consequence. Snively and myself split wood too day. Got quite a good bunch split up before night. We have now almost filled the woodhouse wood & hope it will dry some time. Lost another lamb too night, I am afraid, from my carelessness in not looking after them as I should. I will do better toomorrow. This has been a lovely day. The {Dundass?} man was here too night. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1867 Mr. Westin from Scotts implement factory of Dundas stopped all night with us last night. Had a pleasant chat with him. I took my mother & help Flora up to John Matthews this morning. The roads are very very bad. Snively and I split & piled wood again too day. Finnished another pile. Had the ill luck to lose two fine lambs too day. Hang the luck. I attended prayermeeting too-night. There was only a few there but had a good time. THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1867 After seeing to my lambs, doing my chores etc. I started for Dover to get some medicine for ma. I rode Charley out. The roads were very bad. Before starting home I stopped to see Mrs. Hall had a very pleasant little visit with her. Recieved a letter from Springer in which there was a photograph. Got home by noon. It rained in the afternoon so that I had a chance to visit with Mr. Howell who was here on a visit. FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1867 It was still raining this morning. Found my sheep all right except one lamb which had kicked the bucket not long since. Talked with Mr. Howell most of the forenoon and did some little jobs arround the barn. This afternoon I tore loose the old fence by the woodhouse. George Buck & I went up to Matthews towards night. Saw George's big boy. Spent the evening at home at churning and reading etc. �SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1867 Worked a while at my fence this morning. Towards noon I went over toe Mr. Woodricks to see after a girl but she was not well enough to work yet. I went from there over to Bucks had all the sugar I wanted to eat and my dinner too. Towards night I went to the Port to see after a man. Took Charley to Mr. Bowlbys. Got some advice from him. Saw my {mare?} & came home. SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1867 This was a beautiful morning, & a very lovely day. After I had washed myself and dressed I spent my time in reading mostly until three. When I went to preaching at the School-house. The Rev. Mr. Laird was there. We were favoured with a good time at class meeting. I went out to Dover to church this evening & took Miss Flora Wilson home. Heard {Work?} & Laird preach again too night. Had an awful time going home the old plank too night. MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1867 Felt rather blue this morning after my awful ride last night. Went out to the Port this morning to hire a man. I agreed to give him fourteen dollars and fifty cents per month for six months. Before going home I got Charly shod before I went home in the rain & found Haris and Samuel Ryerse there to ring my Bull and pigs. We soon did the job after which I went to see Sam's horse and made a trade with him. TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1867 Snively and I went to work at drawing in turnips this morning. My new man Thos. Grant came this morning and worked too day. We got in one pit of turnips and the mangels and carrots. Samuel Ryerse and I changed horses this morning. This afternoon I took the meat out of the pickle and hung it up today and smoke. Tended to my sheep and pigs etc. and then went up to Matthews after a turkey hen. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1867 Got up in good time this morning. Hereafter I have concluded to get up at five instead of six. My man found a considerable fault about board this morning and said that he guesed he had better leave. I told him he had better stay a little while yet for I did not know weather I could �get another man or not. It rained most of the day. We could not do much on account of it. Snively, John was here too night, he has not yet a place so good bye old man. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1867 Thomas Grant my new hired man went away this morning. He was rather to green an Irishman to answer my purpose so I started him. I hired John Snively yesterday so that I am sure of help yet. He will be on soon. Snively spilit rails too day, in the chopping. I worked arround the house most of the day at a picket fence from the woodhouse to the lane. I had to churn to-night which I did not relish very well as I was tired beforehand. This was a beautiful day. FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1867 This was another beautiful morning. Snively split rails to day. In the afternoon I went up to W. Wilkinsons and had my jacket full of sugar. It was excellent. Mother, and Hellen went up in the morning. I rode my new mare too day for the first tie. She is a frisky beast and very full of life. Andrew Smith was here and set out a grap vine for me too day, for which I am to give him a peacock. SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1867 I felt a little better this morning than usual so much so that I did some heavy jobs before noon, build fence, puting up {bases?} etc. After dinner I took mother out to the Port for the first time in about three months. Attended the conservative meeting, and towards night went over to Bowlbys but found the folks all gone except Hellen who gave me some music. Left mother at Mary Janes and got home myself about eight found Hellen all right. SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 1867 It looked a little like rain this morning, but I started to the Port and got there and got my horse just out in time for church. After church mother took dinner at Mr. Howells. After dinner I run in to Mrs. Laird and to Mrs. Halls and finally to see Miss Bowlby who I found at home & alone in all her glory. Enjoyed myself very much especially at the latter place. Saw Miss Burke just before starting home. Ma went home with me. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1867 �It has, this morning, still the appearance of rain. but it did not commence fairly until the afternoon. Snively did not work this forenoon but this afternoon he washed {hens?} & helped me in the woodhouse at my picket fence. I spent the forenoon in geting things ready for seeding. but did not succeed in geting my drill in working order, but the cultivators and one harrow are all right. It is a splendid growing shower. TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1867 It has stopped raining this morning although it is still cloudy. I started out to help Snively cut up some wood. this morning for himself but Mr. Wright came for some wheat so I had to go & clean it up for him. Let him have five Bu. for $1.60 per Bu. This afternoon I set a couple of gate posts and afterwards went up to George's to sharpen a saw and make a chisel handle. It is actually raining, again. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1867 This was a beautiful morning and day, and we had a very drying wind. John Man and {us?} fixed a couple of booms accross the creek between him and us. After we got our job done Snively and I went to drawing up lumber and edging from the old water sawmill. Andrew Smith worked in the garden too day cleaning currant bushes etc. Mrs. Matthews took dinner with us too day. Went to prayer meeting too-night. Had a good time. THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1867 Another beautiful morning, than which we could not have a nicer. Truly we should be very thankful to God for his great goodness. I had the fence arround the calf pasture made a little higher so as to put the bull in after a while to have him {hurry?}. We got in a hole of potatoes this after-noon and I opened a long under-ground drain back of the barn which had been stoped up for a long time at the lower extremity. FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1867 I went to Dover this morning as soon as I could get ready, to sell my eggs, before Easter. Was quite surprised to see the stores all closed but soon found out that it was 'Good Friday.' It took me until about five o'clock to get what groceries I wanted; my news-papers etc. In the mean time I called on Miss E. Jones and also on Miss Howell & Miss Burke where I enjoyed myself as well as usual. �SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1867 The season is far advanced for the seed-time but God has promised a seed-time & harvest; as of course it will come. Too-day I started two teams on the oat-field by McBrides. My two colts went very well indeed. The earth was somewhat hard, which doubtless comes from the abundance of rain which we have had of late. George Buck was here for dinner. I have felt the witness to-day & have been happy in the Lord. SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 1867 This is Easter Sunday, the day on which some eighteen hundred years ago the Resurection of our blessed Lord, it is said, took place. Surely we should praise the Lord with all our hearts for his great love in laying down his life for our sakes. I did the work for mother this morning, mostly {Sick?} Buck was here for a while. In the afternoon I took mother out to Mary Janes, to take care of {Nilla?} who is sick with the measles. Was dissappointed badly too-night. MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1867 I was troubled last night with a touch of the blues but I have concluded to cast all trouble aside and make the best of my disappointment. It has rained nearly all day and with-all it has been pretty cold. Snively and I cleaned out the wagon-house and prepared our cultivaters drills ploughs etc. for work. This afternoon C. Matthews & I went to Smiths to consult on hiring a School Teacher for this Section. Mrs. {Cheily?} is a candidate. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1867 John Snively came to day for the first. I have hired him for six months at sixteen dollars per month. I sent him after a girl this morning. We spent the day in leting off water, and sundry other little jobs. I hope that we will be able to go at our seeding again too-morrow, if it doesn’t rain we will, D. V. I am tired of keeping bach. and am glad that it is so nearly at an end, as I expect the girl in the morning. Spent the morning in reading, & writing to Springer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1867 I started both teams to work this morning on the oat-field but it commenced snowing about ten so they had to turn out. I hung a gate before noon, and after-noon all hands of us went to geting out earth from under the wagon-house where I intend to make an under-ground �shelter for sheep, I went to Dover too-wards night but ma did not want to come home until she had seen the doctor so I had to walk home & such a walk. THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1867 I worked at the fence in the door yard nearly all day. In the forenoon Snively and his man John got up three loads of hay from the ten acre lot. In the afternoon they worked the one at ploughing and the other at cultivating. I expected ma from Dover this morning but lo! she did not get home until afternoon. John worked the two colts together this afternoon for the first time. They went very well. Spent the evening in reading and writing, etc. as usual. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1867 This has been a beautiful day but did not get much work done. John did not come & Mr. Snively spent the forenoon in doctoring his old cow, for the hollow horn. He ploughed in the afternoon. I worked in the forenoon at doing chores and leting off water etc. In the afternoon dug a few ditches and finished my fence in the door-yard did the chores at night. It looks like rain too night. Hope it will not come. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1867 Snivelys old cow was pretty sick this morning and towards night she went the way of all the earth. I did chores most of this forenoon, as usual spread manure etc. This afternoon I dug a ditch to let off a pond of water back of the barns. Snively ploughed all day. James McBride came too night with a cow. I had to churn after my other work was done which is a little unpleasant when tired. SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 1867 This has been another beautiful day, although it has been rather cold. Spent the forenoon mostly in doing chores cleaning up etc. G. N. B. was here a little while this morning. In the afternoon I spent a few hours in reading the Guide etc. Went too the school-house too meeting at three. Heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach. Had class-meeting afterwards. Captain McFell was leader. Had a very good meeting. MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1867 �I scratched out of bed in good time this morning. John came too day so that I could set both teams to work on the oat field. They got done cultivating a little after noon when John went to drilling oats with the colts. Got about two acres and a half done. I spent the day in doing little jobs arround one place and another. Made a pair of {bans?} in the afternoon. In the forenoon Clarke was here after Tym. Seed. It looks very like rain too night. TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1867 It rained this morning so that we could not do anything more at our seeding. John and I went after some black rasp-bery bushes and we next went down the creek to see about a boom. We found it, floated it down the creek and brought it home with the horses. In the afternoon it cleared off so that we went to work again. Mr. Snively to ploughing and John to drilling in oats. I put up a pair of {bans?} and fixed the fence by the wagonhouse. TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1867 This has been a very disagreeable day. We have had a very heavy rain against and the ground is soaking wet. In the forenoon John did not come but his father went up to George’s to get some plough irons sharpened and this afternoon he spread manure etc. John & I got a couple of booms up the bridge by Browns. This forenoon I went down to Mr. Smiths to see about hiring a Schoolteacher. Too night I went down to prayer-meeting. There was only one besides myself. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1867 It was a very cold morning this morning, in fact it was about like winter. John Man was here with a cow. My two oxen both ploughed all day in the field back of the barn. I spent the forenoon in digging ditches, talking to John Man, etc. This afternoon I made a frame for Ma's honey-suckle and did several other jobs. Spent the evening in writing out an agreement between us Trustees and our new School Teacher. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1867 It was a very cold morning this morning for this time of the year. There was about 3/4 inches of ice out of doors. It was a pretty cold day. John & his father ploughed this forenoon and afternoon Mr. Snively and I drained the oat field while John finished up sowing or drilling in the oats. In the evening I went over to John Mans to do some business about school matters. It took all the evening or until about ten o'clock. �SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1867 It still remains cold but before night it became quite warm and it has been raining a little. The two Snivelys both ploughed all day. In the afternoon I went to the Port with mother and after doing my business I went to Mr. Lairds and took tea. Met with a number of strange incidents in my business {Jones?} of {Hal Jones?}. I had company home as John McBride rode home with me in the dark. SUNDAY, MAY 5, 1867 This is the Sabath of our last Quarterly Meeting but it rained this morning so that it looked as though I would not be able to get out. But I went out in the rain & heard part of the sermon. After preaching I saw Mr. Laird dip two {young?} men from Mount Zion in the lake. Took dinner at Mr. Howells & went over to Mr. Bowlby to tea with Mother. We started home before church on account of the rough roads and dark nights. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1867 It still continues to rain & to all human eyes it would look rather unpromising as a seed time. But God's promises are sure & certain. Oh! how great is his goodness I feel that I can say "Praise the Lord oh my Lord praise ye the Lord." We worked at a gate in the forenoon & in the afternoon John went to Jarvis. While his father & I got in the last hold of potatoes. They were saved splendidly. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1867 Got both teams started at the plough this forenoon again. but Mr. Snively & I got in the remainder of the turnips first. John & I went to Dover in the afternoon with a load of wheat. We took the colts out for the first time and I was much pleased with their actions. Got $1.90 for my wheat at the Miller. Had a cold ride home but got there all right about nine. Recd. a letter from my old college friend {Rowsom?}. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1867 John & Mr. Snively ploughed all day in the field back of the barn. They almost finished the field. I did little jobs as usual all day; such as dig ditches, spade in the garden and in the afternoon I managed to get the boom chained up at the bridge at Browns. I went to prayer- �meeting too-night where I had to act as leader for the first time. It was rather hard but proffitable. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1867 It is now geting dry enough so that we can proceed with our seeding. John & Mr. Snively finished ploughing the hill north of the waggon-house and harrowed a while before night. I spent the day in fixing fence arround the door-yard. did not get my job near done before night. Spent the evening in reading "My Farm of Edgewood." I still find that my hope is fixed on Jesus. FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1867 It still continues fine weather so that we get along nicely with our seeding. Mr. Snively & John harrowed the piece of round north of the wagon-house and towards night John went to drilling. I worked arround the barn most of the forenoon and this afternoon did some more little jobs arround the house etc. Mary Ann Wilkinson was here too-day. I had to churn again too-night and afterwards I read some. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1867 My men both continued on at the seeding. John finished up the field back of the wagonhouse before noon and afterwards they both harrowed back of the barn the rest of the day. I got the drain back of barn partly fixed again in the forenoon besides cleaning up some barly etc. After dinner I went to Dover on foot and coming back I got a chance to ride with James McBride. Here ends another week another week nearer etc {illegible} SUNDAY, MAY 12, 1867 I have asked God to bless this day to my souls glorified wellfare & He has done it, for which I bless his most Holy Name. I have not felt very well too day from my own carelessness yesterday. In the forenoon I read mostly in one of the old Guides. Attend meeting after dinner and although I did not feel any great desire to go yet I was richly blessed. It is my most ardent desire to live nearer to God & to be more useful. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1867 �It commenced raining this morning about five & kept raining off and and on most of the day. We finished a gate this morning and afterwards John & his father went to ploughing until noon in the potatoe patch. This afternoon they cleaned up some wheat and then we went to work at fixing up some booms along the which kept us until night. I have been troubled with the toothache some for a while back & must have the dentist to work at it before long if it don't stop. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1867 We were favoured with an old fashioned rain last night so that we could do nothing much today, so I sent John to mill and his father went with him. Mother and myself went up to Woodhouse while there I went to Unckle {Glower's?} where we took dinner and tea at John Gilberts. I leveled the plot of ground where pa was buried and made it look a little better. It has been a very cold blustery stormy day like March. Got home all right. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1867 There was a rainbow this morning & as a matter of course we had a very stormy day. John and his father ploughed the potatoe patch this forenoon and in the afternoon John harrowed in the field back of the barn while his father ploughed the strawberry patch. I spent the day as usual in doing sundry little jobs arround the house such as clean out the cellar fill the back etc. Went to prayer-meeting too-night where there was only two of us. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1867 My two men both worked at harrowing too day in the field back of the barn. They got it ready to sow by night, but it has much the appearance of rain too night. I tore down the old beach, moved it & filled it with ashes for {and?} this forenoon besides I carried a lot of leached ashes away into the garden. Salted the sheep and found them all right excepting a lack of pasture. George Buck brought my papers from Dover and a letter from Granger. FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1867 It looked very much like rain this morning however it did not rain until after John and I had got the seed wheat from Smiths and got nicely too work drilling. The rest of the forenoon we worked arround the barn cut some pigs etc. In the afternoon John went to drilling again and Mr. Snively to dragging the straw-berry patch and afterwards to sowing cloverseed. I dug some in the garden and set out strawberry plants, and set out the Chillian wheat. �SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1867 Here it is, Saturday once more. Mr. Snively finished sowing cloverseed this morning and then he ploughed his garden. He then commenced ploughing the pea-ground by Browns. John got some seed wheat from Worth this morning and then finished sowing. In the afternoon we went to the Port. I too {took} another small bag of wheat to the miller. Mary Jane came home with us too-night with her family. It is warmer now than it was. SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1867 Mary Jane and her man were here last night & stopped until too night when I took Mary Jane home. My man had a colt last night ("Jessie") and a fine one too. Mr. Laird took dinner with us too day. I went to meeting after noon at the schoolhouse. Heard a good and proffitable sermon & had a refreshing time at one class-meeting. Took Mary Jane home too-night & had to come back in the rain. Got back all right however. MONDAY, MAY 20, 1867 It had stopped raining this morning but the ground was wet so I sent John to Jarvis to get the plough sharpened while his father ploughed in the field by Browns all day. John rooled the barley-field in the afternoon. As for myself, I had to clean up some wheat for George Matthews who sent after twelve bushels. In the afternoon I worked at fixing up fence along the creek. I have made a new start on my journey home. May God help me to keep it. TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1867 John worked at rooling wheat most of the forenoon while his father ploughed. In the afternoon it rained very hard so that we could not work out. As a consequence we carried on the work of excavation under the wagonhouse. I got the fence fixed up so as to keep the cattle out of the oats and springwheat. I have not enjoyed much of the love of "God" in my heart too day and I begin to think that there must be a deficiency somewhere, which I am asking my Heavenly Father to show me. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1867 It still had the appearance of rain this morning and it commenced again about nine. John did not come too day. Mr. Snively and I shelled corn before noon, and in the meantime had quite a conflab with Caleb Matthews about Anexation. This afternoon we worked at cleaning up �corn & wheat, and afterwards we worked at making gates until after four. I have not felt much of "Gods" grace in my soul to day, but feel that it is my own fault. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1867 It rained all night last night and it has continued raining nearly all day. This forenoon Mr. Snively and I got out more earth from under the wagonhouse. Towards noon we went out and fixed up the fence around the field by Browns. In the afternoon we worked under the wagonhouse. John did not work to day but went to Dover. He got our mail for us. Spent the evening in reading and cuting Canada Farmers etc. Enjoyed the blessing of my Heavenly Father too day more than yesterday. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1867 This is the birthday of Her Majesty and as such I suppose must be kept sacred. Mother and I started for town about ten but did not get there in time to see the performances of the {Buttonart}. Spent the day in visiting our friends generally and enjoyed it very much of course. I was favoured with a very pleasant walk with Miss Hattie Burke in the evening. Got home about eleven. SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1867 As soon as possible mother I started for Simcoe got there about eleven. Went to Mr Murphy and had dinner. Settled up some little accounts with H {Missence?} & Dr. {Goverston?} in the meantime. Went with ma to Mr. Wells in the afternoon and afterward did a little shopping. We had a very heavy shower of rain about six o'clock and as a consequence we had a very muddy ride home. Got there all right however. SUNDAY, MAY 26, 1867 This was rather a beautiful morning after the storm but we could not go out to church on account of the bad roads. Spent the forenoon in reading and such like; in the afternoon I attended meeting at the school-house where Mr. Ware preached. After meeting we had our class-meeting as usual; had a pretty good time. Spent the remainder of the day in reading in St. Johns Gospel with great proffit. MONDAY, MAY 27, 1867 �John came this morning He and his father went to ploughing in the sod field by Brown's. Continued at it all day. I started of with Jessie to take her to the Stallion. I first went to Jarvis and then up to Isaac Wycoffs where I found him. The horse belongs to Isaac and is a fine one. I had a muddy time going home as I went through the sideroad from the town line to my place. Had to swim the creek. TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1867 John and his father went to ploughing this morning but it soon commenced raining so that they had to turn out. They went to ploughing again this afternoon. I righted up a boom up by Browns this morning. Mr. Laird came in the afternoon or rather took dinner with us. He came to see about getting a horse in exchange for his own runaway mare. I hung a gate in the lane. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1867 The weather was quite a good deal warmer this morning and has been improving ever since. John & his father ploughed too day. Peter Snively helped with his horse & plough. I have employed this day in doing a great many little chores etc. To night I went to prayermeeting, but it so happened that I alone constituted the whole congregation; however I was proffited by going. THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1867 My two men ploughed again too-day, but in the forenoon John furrowed out the potatoe patch prepared the carrot ground etc. They have almost finished ploughing the field for Brown. This forenoon I fixed a fence across the creek by McBrides. Dr. Sovereign {Loversign?} was here this morning after seed potatoes. I gave him a bushel. I planted the carrots this afternoon and also some other jobs besides. FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1867 Mr. Snively finished ploughing in the field by Browns while John ploughed {illegible} {Bart?} Snively in the big field. Towards night Mr. Howell came from Dover to let us know about a surprise party for Mr. Laird to night so mother and I went out and had a good time. There was quite a number present and Mr. Laird was presented with a purse of nearly thirty dollars. Mother and I did not get home until after mid {illegible} �SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1867 It was cold last night but no frost. I harrowed with one horse while the old jentleman sowed peas. Mr. Ware came about noon to see about geting a hay mow. We soon made a trade--he agreeing to give me $15.00 to boot. John & I hitched up the new horse after dinner but he baulked so I took him back. Haw agreed to give me $30 to boot and said that the horse was true as a nail. SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1867 We have had another beautiful rain for making things grow, as it was very warm. Truly God is Good. We did not have our minister to discuss with us to-day however he gave us an excellent sermon notwithstanding our little number on account of the rain. I have been much proffited too-day at reading the blessed Bible & my Saviour has been pleased to manifest himself to me in an especial manner. MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1867 We washed the sheep this forenoon at which my two men and Jessie McBride helped. We got along nicely. This afternoon Mr. Snively & John harrowed on the pea-ground while I ploughed potatoes etc. I have been enabled to keep my vows with the Lord this day, for which I bless his most holy name. I have felt much of the {love?} of my maker and have much peace and happiness of mind TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1867 Mr. Snively and John finished up geting in the peas this forenoon and in the afternoon they helped me to plant potatoes. I worked at planting all day. We did not get quite done. I have felt much of the goodness & love of my Saviour too-day and I feel {that?} I am growing in grace. I believe that I never felt so much peace of mind as I have enjoyed during the last week or so, & I think I never felt such a dread of sin. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1867 Nell foalded last night. The colt was very weak and we had had to lift him up once in a while all day. Mr. Snively & John & I finished the potatoes and John ploughed the garden. This afternoon they did not work. I went to mill & took a grist together with some wheat to mill. Got �back in good season. Weastbrook was there to-day & Mr. Murphy. Have had some precious sessions of prayer to-day for which I feel thankful. THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1867 Mr. Snively started for Dorchester this morning. John did not come to-day so that I am alone at present. Spent the day in doing chores arround the house. In the morning I put up some fence and stopped some hog holes etc. It has been a very warm day to-day and things are growing finely. I planted a lot of manzel seed too-day. I have not felt as much of the love of God to-day as is my privilege. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1867 John came this morning & worked to-day or rather this forenoon. in the afternoon he went up to Boston. We fixed up some fences and planted a lot of mangels. This afternoon mother and I went to Dover. The weather is at present very warm & has been for some time. I called on Miss Hattie Burke this afternoon & had a pleasant time. Have not felt well to-day and I have a bad cold. SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1867 I started for Simcoe this morning I had Grandfather to go with me to have the mortgage discharged but did not get the job done as we did not have a transfer from {Henry?} to himself. We took dinner at the North American Hotel. On the way home I called at Mr. McFells for ma got home before dark. I have this day a spirit of Thankfullness to my God for his goodness & tender mercy. SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 1867 This was a beautiful morning in fact the whole day has been very lovely. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning to church. We came home right after church. Spent the afternoon in such a sleepy way as not to make it very proffitable. I have not enjoyed as much to-day as have before, but I confess that the fault lays at my own door. I still feel the necessity of becoming more holy. MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1867 �I went up to John Matthews & from thence to Caleb & George {illegible} on business. Got home again about ten. Spent the remainder of the forenoon in fixing fences and a pair of {farrs?}. This afternoon I visited a good part of the time with Mr. Howell but I managed to fix the fence back of the barn in the lane. I have not felt much of God’s love today and too night. Feel quite sad about my waywardness. TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1867 Got up some {grass?} for John. {himself & C & Henry?} this morning and afterwards went to Dover. Got my horse shod and business finished and a great many other jobs done. Got home about four or five & then took up a horse to “{illegible}” for him to go after his sulky with. Have not had much enjoyment to-day religiously speaking but still trust in God. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1867 We were favored with a beautiful shower this morning. First thing this morning we fixed the fence accross the creek. We then got up the sheep and got to shearing after noon and by eight we got about 32 done. Both John & his father helped me to day. I have felt much better today than yesterday and have been favoured with some blessed seasons of prayer. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1867 Mr. Snively and John helped me to finish shearing the sheep this forenoon and this afternoon The old jentleman & I took Charley to drive single. This afternoon John did not work but harrowed his pease. Towards night I took the two mares up to Irwins & did not get back until dark. I have not enjoyed very much of the spirit of my Heavenly Father too day. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1867 This morning I started for {Nelson?} with Charley he went along first rate and took me through in good time. Stoped at Caledonia for dinner one hour or so and at Hamilton on the mountain for water etc. I was very fortunate in finding the road through in fact it seemed as though the Lord lead me. I have felt much of his goodness tooday & too night & feel very grateful for the many {illegible} which he gives me. SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1867 �Frank took me over his place this forenoon and after dinner we started for the Camp-Ground we did not get there in time for service and started for home again just night. I got acquainted with Franks sisters & a number of others and had a very pleasant time. The {illegible} were not altogether ready for the meeting from all appearances, as they were not all settled down. SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 1867 I remained on the camp ground last night & slept with old {Nelson?} Springer got up in good time this morning and attended the prayermeeting at six. Helped the girls get breakfast and afterwards to wash dishes etc. Heard two sermons this forenoon one delivered by the Rev. Dr. E. {Ryerse?}. There was two other sermons in the afternoon. The ground was so awfully crowded that we could not take much comfort or good of the {illegible}. MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1867 I remained at the ground again last night and had a pretty good nights sleep. The sermons of too-day were very good in fact excellent. but their good effect was most effectually newtralized by the retiring minister of the circuit Mr. Turner who is very fond of showing his authority. The Rev. Mr. Laird was on the ground too-day. Frank came up too-night about eight. TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1867 I was very much taken up with the singing of the birds this morning. There is a lot of very delightful singing birds in the woods here. It was very cold last night. The services of too-day were spoiled by Mr. Turner as usual. The spirit of the meeting seems to be spoiled by him. My work too-day was pleasantly done in fact I like to wait on the girls so much that it don't seem to me like work. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1867 I helped the girls to get their work out of the way, which is of course a pleasant task. We had a very excellent meeting this forenoon in the absence of the notorious Mr. Turner. The most important feature of the morning's meetings was Frank's re-conversion which was a Glorious time for myself as well as for Mr. Springer & the girls. We {illegible} home too night. Frank & the girls & myself got home about twelve. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1867 �The Campmeeting folks did not get home last night until twelve and as a consequence we slept rather late this morning. As soon as we could get ready we started for the campsmeeting. I had the good fortune to have the company of Miss Springer on the way up. Of the high moral standing of this young lady I am very highly impressed. We saw the campmeeting close & then went home again. Clement went with us. Had a good time visiting. FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1867 Started this morning for home But before starting I had a very pleasant time with Frank and his sisters, the latter more especially. Took my departure about half past nine. In going home-ward too-day I went up the Dundas street as far as I could go and then turned southward and got on the Governors road and kept it to within four miles of Beauxford. Got at Mr. Hoyts about four spent the evening pleasantly. SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1867 I remained at Mr. Hoyt's last night and this morning started for home again this morning and had the good fortune to get there by noon found things all right. Mother had gone to Dover to see Mr. Laird about my safety. Spent the the afternoon in doing chores salting sheep cows etc. Found the things in good condition. John Saunders has been here in my absence. & I think that I will go down to see him too night. SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1867 I stayed all night with my old fried John Saunders. This morning we went to meeting at {Lancaster?}. John had to preach. We took dinner at a Mr. Livingstones. I took my sister and little Netty out home too-night and afterwards went to church where I heard the Rev. Mr. Laird preach an excellent sermon. I have enjoyed the exercises very well and my private prayer has also been very precious. I can now say of a truth that "I am the Lords & he is mine." SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 1867 I did not get home from church last night until late. Saw Hattie Burke for the last time as she is soon to be married. Spent the forenoon in working arround the house hived a swarm of bees but after dinner they went off. Mother & I did up the wool. Mr. {Loversigh?} and lady were here this evening and made us a nice little visit. John ploughed on the orchard too day �& Mr. Snively {illegible} arround the apple trees {illegible}. I have spent a happy day too-day; the Lord has blessed my soul abundantly. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1867 Started for Dover this morning with my wool. Got along well with it. Sold it to Schofield for .30 per pound. Got home again by noon. This afternoon I cleaned off the buggy & afterwards went down to Grandfathers after a {transfers?}. John ploughed too-day in the orchard while his father dug arround the trees. I have felt much of the love of God to day in fact I have been happy in his love. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1867 All hands of us went to work this morning at our strawberry vines corn and potatoes. John cultivated out the potatoes before noon. We almost finished out the potatoes before night. I can now say as I never could say before the last few weeks or since the camp meeting, My whole purpose is now to glorify my maker in all that I do and I feel that he blesses me with a clean heart. I now feel his presence all the day long and my soul is indeed happy. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1867 Mother and I started for the carding machine about seven. Mother started for stopped at Robert {Culkers?} & I did the carding business. Took dinner at Roberts and then went to Simcoe called at the Registry Office on business. Charly got frightened at Mr Wells while tied there and broke both {tills?} It was from an old squeaking wheelbarrow. We got home alright. My men worked on the Road to-day. FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1867 We had to work on the road too-day by night. we put on seven days out of twelve. Both John & his father helped me of course. Mr. Laird & Mrs. {Copper?} were here too-day & made us a good long visit. Hattie was {here?} married a few days ago at Mr. Lairds to a Mr. {illegible}. I have not enjoyed my religion too-day as much as I might have enjoyed it. O that the Lord would help me to overcome my weaknesses {entirely?}. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1867 �As soon as possible I got started for the grist mill. On the way I took E. Andersons sulkey home. While in Dover I went to see Mary Jane and several others. Got home about three o'clock. My men both worked on the roads too-day. Mrs. & Miss Howell were both here toonight. Too-day I have enjoyed much of the fullness of the spirits. The Lord has indeed blessed my soul. I am fully determined to be holy with the Lords help. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 1867 Spent this forenoon in endeavoring to improve my spiritual knowledge. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here to dinner. Attended church in the afternoon where I was considerably profited. We had a good classmeeting afterwards. Spent the remainder of the day in writing a letter to E. S. and also in reading the sermons of William Carvosso. I have felt felt much of the goodness of God to-day. He still gives me the same peace which he gave me yesterday. MONDAY, JULY 1, 1867 This is the first day of the Confederated Provinces of Canada. Mother and I started for Dover about eight. There was an incredibly large crowd of people there during the day. There was about {500?} Volunteers present also the {Gunboat} {Briliance?}. The Soldiers were put through their drill and afterwards fired "Feu de Joye." Spent the day in looking on of course. Took dinner at the Bowlsbys & had a pleasant time. I have felt well too-day religiously. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1867 My men worked at hoeing out mangels & carrots to-day. In the forenoon I helped them. This afternoon I put together the mower and went up to George Matthew's to get some repairing done for the mower and horse-rake &c. Spent the day also in a happy frame of mind. The Good Lord has been very near to bless my poor soul and to make me happy. It is indeed a good thing to serve the Lord. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1867 Got to work with the mower this morning in pretty good time and cut down two pieces of clover before night. Mr. Wilson & his lady were here the afternoon & to tea. Mr. Snively hoed & {wed?} carrots too-day & John cut arround stumps with the scythe. I went to prayer meeting too-night but there was no one there. I have enjoyed my religion much too-day. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1867 �I went to work this morning with the mower this forenoon cut about four acres in the field in front of the house. Mr. Snively hoed carrots beforenoon & this afternoon he worked in the hay-field. John cut arround the stumps this forenoon & this afternoon raked hay with the old mare. It has had the appearance of rain this forenoon in fact all day but it has not come yet. The Lord has been with me too-day, and blessed me abundantly. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1867 Mother and I started for Dover this morning. I had to see about getting the mortgage discharged. Had a {illegible} successful time with my business. We took dinner with Mr. Hall's people & spent a few moments with them very pleasantly. We were favored with a very beautiful rain last night and it is raining again too-night. Surely the Lord is good and to his mercies there is no end. I have not enjoyed as much today as yesterday. SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1867 Mrs. Chesly came over this morning and wanted me to help her make out the half yearly School report. It took us the whole of the forenoon and then we did not finish up the Report. John Snively went up to the carding mill to-day after his rools. The old jentleman hoed most of the day. I went down to Smiths and up to Caleb Matthews to get their signatures. I have felt very happy part of to-day while praying & contemplating the goodness of God. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1867 Mother & I staid at home to-day expecting to have father Messmore to preach for us. But he did not come. For reasons which I cannot tell. Spent the day in trying to grow in grace to in the knowledge of the truth, as it is in Jesus. I have not felt well to-day, having suffered much with the tooth-ache. But notwithstanding all I feel that it is indeed a good thing to serve the Lord, "for his yoke is easy & his burden light." MONDAY, JULY 8, 1867 As soon as I could get started this morning I went to work mowing for Peter Snively on Bucks place. In the meantime he worked for me in the hay in my place. I cut about six acres and a half when I had to quit work on account of rain. My men did a pretty good job to-day, they got me three loads besides raking & putting up about four or five acres. I have enjoyed much confidence too-day in my maker for which I praise him. �TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1867 John did not come this forenoon. I sowed the orchard with Buckwheat and Mr. Snively harrowed it in today. This afternoon I cut {pease?} with the mower in the field in front of the house. John cut around the fence. Just night an awful accident happened me. The mower upset while going around the hill and never broke a thing excepting the seat. O how great is the goodness of God How manifold are his mercies. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1867 I had to repair my mower a little this morning before I could go to work. Finished up the field in front of the house by noon. Mr. Snively rooled the orchard this forenoon and John cut around fences & stumps raked after the {windows?} etc. This afternoon we all went to getting in hay. Got in four loads by night which finished up the clover hay. I have felt much of the {richus?} of the grace of my heavenly father to-day. and can still trust in him with all my heart. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1867 I suffered very much last night with the toothache and have made up my mind that if it deprives me of another night’s sleep I will go to the dentist. We all worked at drawing in our hay too-day and got all in that was raked up or {redy?}. We have now eleven loads in altogether. We are having a beautiful shower too-night. The Good Lord has entered my poor soul too-day with refreshing showers of His divine graces. Blessed be his holy name. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1867 Mother and I started for Simcoe this morning about eight. While there I got the mortgage discharged at the Registry office. Mother had her teeth fixed etc. Got home a little after noon and found things all right. John cultivated the potatoes out this forenoon and his father planted some turnips & this afternoon he helped me to cock up hay. The grace of God has been given me without measure too-day & so {illegible} it bein alive, SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1867 I went to work this morning at mowing in the new ground field. Cut until noon. John cut thistles and his father put up hay this forenoon. After noon we all went to work at drawing in hay. Towards night ma and I went to town. I called on Mrs. Laird and found her pretty sick went to several places while there and had some pleasant little chats. Got home about ten. �SUNDAY, JULY 14, 1867 Mother and I went out to meeting at Dover this morning. Heard the Rev. Mr. Messmore preach an excellent sermon from "What dos’t thou here Elijah." We took dinner at Mr. Howells and as mother wanted to stay to night service we went over to Mr. Bowlbys for a while. Heard Mr. Craigie preach too-night. I have felt too-day that the Lord was still my {function?} and hope. {She?} the blessed fullness that there is in Jesus. MONDAY, JULY 15, 1867 I had to go over to Bucks too-day with the mower. Had a very rough piece of ground to cut got along pretty well excepting a few breakdowns. My men worked at drawing in hay too-day until the rain which commenced about two. Peter Snively helped helped draw in hay. I have had a few trials though the good Lord has brought me through. I have been more careless too-day than usual. The Lord help me to be more watchful. TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1867 Mr. John Man and George N. Buck came this morning in answer to request, to value the loose property prior to getting our Probate. John & his father cut thistles this forenoon. This afternoon they went to work raking & picking up hay in the new ground field. I got the mower home from Buck to cut down about three acres in the new ground field. I have made a new effort at serving the Lord & he has blessed me. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1867 This forenoon I finished mowing the new ground field. John cut around the fences & stumps while his father racked after the {winsons?}. We drew in the afternoon, got in three loads. Andrew Hall and his mother came out this afternoon & we had a pleasant visit together. They are going down to Kentucky next week. I still can trust in the Lord by faith although I have not the fullness which I like. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1867 We got in two loads of hay this morning which was all that we had ready. I then went down to Smiths on business, and wrote a letter by dinner time to B. Clement. This afternoon I went to mowing in the ten-acrew field broke down twice driving the afternoon but nothing very �serious. John & Mr. Snively put up hay in the new ground field. I went to John & George’s tonight. The Lord has favored me with his presence. My soul has been happy in his love. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1867 As soon as I could get started this morning I went to mowing on the ten-acre-field. cut down a good piece before noon. John cut arround the stumps &c. while his father cocked up hay in the new ground field. This afternoon we got four loads of the new-ground-field. Mr. Howell was here this afternoon. I have been enabled to cast myself upon the Lord too-day & I have felt much peace of mind. SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1867 Mr. John Man & George A. Buck came this morning in order to finnish the Inventory of loose property. Mother & started for Simcoe afterwards. The executors were there and Aunt Lydia as witness so that we got our probate or {cut?} to get it next week. Mother and I took dinner at father Messmores and had a very pleasant little time. We then went home & from there to {Forest?}. The Lord has been with me to-day. SUNDAY, JULY 21, 1867 Spent the forenoon in resting and reading the Life of Carvosso which is very proffitable. This afternoon Mother and I went to meeting at the Schoolhouse where Mr. Ware preached. We had a pretty good class meeting afterwards which Capt. McFell lead. Mother advised me to go to Dover to meeting but I did not commence to get ready in time for which I am sorry. The Lord has blessed me too-day. MONDAY, JULY 22, 1867 I went to work this morning at mowing the last remaining piece of grass in the ten-acre-field. Got done by noon. John & his father cut thistles this forenoon and this afternoon we went to drawing in hay, got in four loads and are geting anxious to go into the wheat as it is ripe for the harvest. I have felt much of the goodness of God to day and have filt happy in his love. O what a blessed thing it is to serve the Lord. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1867 �We went to work this morning at geting in hay got in one load and then John went to raking hay & Mr Snively and I to raking and cocking up the hay. Got it all raked and cocked up by night and one load home besides. I sold the jenny that I got from Mr. Ware too-day to Pierce Flanders for fifty-five dollars. The Good Lord has been with me too day and I have been happier than usual in his love. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1867 Mr Snively & I {ground} the cradle scythe and went to cuting wheat this forenoon. This afternoon we put the machine together and got ready for reaping. John did not come tooday and that put us back again with our work. I went over to John {Groves?} too night and wrote a little note for Mrs Chesly to the {Coventor?}. Had a pleasant time. The Lord has been as precious to me too day as ever. It is such a sweet service to serve him. Truly His yoke is easy & his burden is light. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1867 It rained last night and too-day too, so that we could not do anything at our wheat. This forenoon John & his father helped me to do some chores arround and I wrote a letter before dinner to E. S. and after dinner to Willie Rowson. Mother and I went to Dover this afternoon and while there we called and took tea with Dr. Stouart & lady. Had a very pleasant time. I still feel that the blessing of God is still with me. FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1867 As soon as the dew would dry off ennough to allow us to go to work we went to cuting wheat. John threw off and his father cut arround the stumps bound &c. We got about two or three acres done by night. We cut with the reaper and then bound a while. Mr Chesly was here too-night on shools business. Mrs. Chesly was successful in geting a certificate and is going to continue teaching our school. I have had some precious seasons of prayer too-day. SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1867 We finished reaping the wheat this forenoon and afternoon we worked at binding and seting up etc. John & his father helped me. After tea I went up to {forwins?} on the town-line with old nell. Did not get back until nine. I felt still as though I could spend and be spent for Jesus, and such is my determination, with his help. I have had some precious seasons of prayer too-day. �SUNDAY, JULY 28, 1867 Mother and myself went out to church this morning. There was no service in the one church so we went to hear Mr. Craigie. We went home as soon as meeting was over. Mary Jane & her man went with us. I went to meeting this afternoon in the School house. Rev. Mr. Laird preached. We had a good class meeting. My faith in My heavenly Father is still strong. He helps me to put my whole trust in Him. I felt that to live for Jesus is all my desire. MONDAY, JULY 29, 1867 The men and myself went work at geting in the remainder of the hay, from the ten-acre field. We finnished it before night, Having brought in forty loads. I have felt the same determination in my mind too-day as yesterday too press my way onward to higher and still higher attainments in the Christian life. May the Lord strengthen and lead me to do his whole will in everything. TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1867 John and I hoed in the mangels this morning until the dew was off when we went to work at drawing in wheat. We got all in, but two loads by night Gave Mr. Chesly our order on the Local Superintendent too-night. The Lord still gives me to feel that I am a Pilgrim in a strange country, & am seeking a city. I am all weakness, but my daily prayer is that he may turn my weakness into strength. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1867 My men worked at it hoeing mangels & carrott too-day While I went to mill with a grist. Took Mrs. Laird a hen and some chickens & had dinner with her. Got home again by six o’clock. Went to prayermeeting too-night. but there was none of our members there so that we had none. I have felt happy and contented too-day in the Love of my Maker. O may he shed it abroad in my heart more abundantly. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1867 Cut barly for Peter Snively this forenoon, on the big field. This afternoon Mr. Snively & I hoed potatoes. John went up to the carding mill too-day and brought his rools with Mothers. Miss Anderson was here to-night a little while. This forenoon the Good Lord filled me abundantly �with his Love. O how sweet it is to walk in his favour. May he lead me on to greater hights and depths of the riches of his grace. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1867 All hands of us worked at logging up a new piece of ground by Snively's house we finished the hollows by night. There was a man here too-day to look at my sheep & lambs did not sell them to him however. Too-night I feel much cast down. O I am so liable to do wrong & to make mistakes. May the Lord help me to do better & be more watchful. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1867 My two men worked at pulling and hoeing weed from amongst the potatoes too-day. I reaped barly in the big field for Peter Snively too-day. Mr. Dixon the butcher was looking at my sheep too-day but would not buy them at my price. My whole purpose is still to continue in the paths of righteousness. Such joy and peace as is brought by walking therein is more than language can express. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 1867 Mother & I attended Church services at Dover this morning and also this evening. The Rev. Mr. Laird preached both times. I had my dinner at Mr. Howells & Mr. Laird gave me an invitation to go up to Woodhouse with him where he had an appointment at half past two. I went of course and had a pleasant time. Mr. Laird gave me some good advice about geting a wife. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1867 This forenoon we reaped our crop of barley which was only three acres. Afternoon the men and myself logged up the hillside next to the creek on the new ground. We finished up our job and had them all fired by night. They burned rapidly. John Snively is talking about leaving but I have not told him that he should go yet & I don't think I shall. I feel that same comfort & grace which the Lord only can give. TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1867 All hands of us went to drawing out manure from the barn-yard. We took out thirteen loads by noon. This afternoon we went to drawing in barley. We took in three loads during the �afternoon which almost included the whole of one crop for this year. I think some of abandoning this crop almost altogether for a time at least. We are working our best now to get ready for seeding. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1867 We got in the remaining load of our barley this morning and afterwards we went to drawing out manure from the barnyard. It has been an excessively warm day and too-night I feel quite exhausted. I arranged to get to the prayermeeting, however, but there was no one there save myself. I feel a stronger determination than ever to seek after things heavenly rather than {fuller?} things of earth. O that the blessing of perfect Love might be mine from day to day & from {illegible} to {illegible}. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1867 John did not come too-day so that Mr. Sinvely & I had to work at geting out manure alone. I am altogether out of {consate?} with John he is so unsteady and now he wants to go away threshing. I think some of leting him go and hiring an Englishman in stead. The Good Lord has been with me too day and has tried my trust in him. O may he always help me to be strong to resist temptation. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1867 This morning John came, so we all went to work at the manure. I worked some at trimming trees before noon. Afternoon Mother & I went to Dover. While there I called at several places for inst. at Mr. Howells, Mr. Higmans and at Mr. Sovereigns where mother & I took tea. Spent a half hour or so very pleasantly with the {Dr.?} I met with Jack Boss from Kincardine. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1867 This morning John & myself went to reaping oats we had the very good luck to get done about dark when we were tired enough to quit work. Mr. Snively cut arround the stumps, made a hay-stack. I have felt much more of the love of God in my heart too-day than usual. I bless & praise him with all my heart for his goodness. How sweet it is to be a humble & devoted follower of Jesus. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1867 �The Good Lord has wonderfuly blessed my soul to-day. In the first place Mother & I went up to the Quarterly meeting at Mount {Jone?}; we were there in time for Love-feast which was a delightful time for my soul. The Lord helped me to give in my feble testimony, for which I bless his name. Oh! that I could praise the Lord more, to do more for him. He has been so very good & gracious to me, that I always feel ashamed of my feeble efforts to serve him. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1867 My two men bound oats too-day and I went to Jarvis with the ploughs to get them sharpened for work. Cut barly for P. Snively part of the afternoon. Never in my life have I spent a happier day, in the Lord, than too-day. I have been enabled to exercise faith with regard to a perfect salvation from all sin & uncleanness. He has thereby greatly blessed my soul. Yea! I rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1867 It looked very much like rain this morning. I bound oats with my men a little while but it did not rain so that I went to work and finnished cuting Peter Snively’s Barly in my big field. finished about noon. Peter helped me bind oats this afternoon. We did not get our job of binding done. My oats is a splendid crop. As good as ever I {illegible}. Surely the Lord has not only blessed me in spiritual things but also in temporal. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1867 My men and I finished up the binding oats and got them set up by noon. This afternoon we got in five loads of oats. I went to prayermeeting too-night but there was no one there but myself, although alone the Lord was with me and blessed be his name. He has blessed me abundantly. I have enjoyed much in contemplating the goodness of God. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1867 We continued geting in our oats too-day and by night we managed to get in eight loads which took all but a small {jay?}. I went to see about geting Threshers this morning, up to Matthew’s. After dinner I wrote a leter to {Elector?} Come I have been strengthened too-day, much. The Lord has been with me. I still find it sweet to hold communion with Him, and to be guided by his council all the day. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1867 �This morning we got in our last load of oats and afterward cut and dragged together an old elm which had fallen across the road by the woods. Mr Snively brought up wood for himself next and afterward went to Dover. John commenced ploughing in the big field. The ground {mows?} up very dry. Mr. Murphy & wife took dinner with us and towards night Mr. Howell came out and took tea with us. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1867 John & his father both went to ploughing this morning in the big field. One of John’s horses, “Jenn” had to balk and we had a sweet time with her. We got her to go towards night. I cut pease most of the day. Too night I went too see A Lang {illegible} to about working for me, too night. I have been enabled by the grace of God to live by faith in the blessed Jesus both too-day & yesterday. But my work has been unusually anxious. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 1867 Mother & I went up Simcoe this morning to Quarterly Meeting. We heard the Rev. Mr. Philp preach an excellent sermon from, "Christ is all and in all." This sermon did me much good. And I could {realize?} by my feelings, the perfect truth of the text. We had our dinners at Mr. John Mr {illegible} where we staid until about six in the evening on account of the great heat of the weather. Did not spend the afternoon very proffitably. MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1867 John Snively and his father went to ploughing this morning& worked at it all day. I cut pease until about ten when the Rev. Mr. Laird came we had a pleasant visit together. They remained with us until about five o'clock. I then cut pease until dark, or nearly that time. I have not enjoyed as much of God's presence today as heretofore, but I can, and do, still put my whole trust in him. O how sweet is that trust. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1867 My two men continued ploughing too-day and are geting along nicely. Mr. Broderick helped me cut pease too-day until the middle of the afternoon when he went home to fight fire. Spent the evening partly in writing to Andrew Hall &c. Surely we need not fear to walk with Jesus for surely he keeps his own through every thing. O for more & more of the Love of God in my heart every day. �WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1867 John cut arround the spring wheat field this morning and we then went to work reaping. Mr. Broderick and Mr. Snively worked at binding. We broke down in the middle of the afternoon after which we went to work with cradles. John is going away now as I have hired an Englishman in his place. He is going to thresh with George Matthews. O, may the Lord be my director in all my doing, for I want to do all to His Glory. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1867 This morning we went to work at cuting and binding spring-wheat. We cut nearly finished by noon. My new man commenced work too-day for the first. Just a little before noon a load of visitors came consisting of the following Mr. & Miss {Ault?} from Seaforth. Miss Douglas Miss & Hellen Bowlby from Dover. They stayed most of the day and I enjoyed my visit with them very much. I have had some blessed seasons of prayer too-day. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1867 Received a letter from the Rev. John Saunders last night who is now preaching at Owen Sound. We worked at our pea cutting too-day, my new man & Mr. Snively helped me. We did not get done quite. John Snively has surprised me by finding fault with my a/c {accounts?} which I gave him last night. I have tried my best not to overcharge him but still he found fault. May the Lord help me to rise above dealing dishonestly with my fellow man. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1867 John Mr. Snively and myself went to geting in the spring wheat this forenoon. There was only three loads from eight acres, on account of the dry weather. We took the Buck lambs away from the old sheep after dinner. My men then went to {pedling?} peas until night. Mother and I went to Dover towards night. The first copy of our new paper, the New Dominion, was given over too-night. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1867 This morning after cleaning up I had a happy season of prayer. The Lord has been with me blessed be his holy name; his rod and his staff they comfort me. For atime this afternoon I have been lead to doubt some of the promises of my Heavenly Father and I have had a season of despondency. But surely the Lord is my strength and my strong tower, for I cried �unto Him and the tempter left me. I feel that the Lord is helping me to grow in grace more and more, week after week. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1867 This Morning my men both went to thresh for Mr. Brown. We expect to thresh to-morrow, if nothing prevents. I went after hands this morning to help thresh found them in good time, afterwards I cleaned out the granary for the new crop. This afternoon I cut peas. I can still say that the Blessed Lord is my all, and in all. Glory be to his holy name, I will praise him for his wonderful mercies and blessings for my soul. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1867 My men both helped Mr. Brown to finish his threshing. I cut peas this forenoon and this afternoon we went to threshing. We did not get started until half past two or thereabouts. My Spring wheat tussled out better than I expected. There was thirty-nine Bu. Of Barly there was fifty five bushels. The Lord has been with me too-day and still I feel that He is my rock and my strength, and that without him I can do nothing good. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1867 This morning we commenced threshing about eight got along pretty well and finished about five. My grain turned out as follows: Fall wheat, 87 Bu. from five acres. Barley 55 Bu from three acres. Spring wheat 39 Bu. from eight acres and Oat {367?} Bu. from eight acres. O the goodness of God in supplying all our wants and desires. He has been with me too-day and I have rejoiced in the blessed hope which I have, of eternal life. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1867 This morning we went to work at geting in our pease. We succeeded in geting in five loads by night, although it rained some in the afternoon. I have no almost finished up my harvest and am ready to put in my fall wheat. My happiness in the Lord has not been so great tooday as yesterday but blessed be His Holy Name. I can still put my whole trust in Him & feel safe in his care. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1867 �Mr. Snively worked at ploughing too-day while John helped me to get ready this morning to go to mill and then he cut cloverseed the rest of the day. Mother went out with me this morning, we took dinner at Mary Janes. This afternoon I went too see Captain McFells boat the D. Sharp. We {prough?} our new sofa home too-night I have felt he Love of the Father of mercies too-day. Glory be to his Holy Name. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1867 This morning we went to work at drawing in our last two loads of pease. We did not do much else beforenoon. Afternjoon Mr. Snively and John went to ploughing again. The ground is pretty hard and the plough runs accordingly. I went over to Bucks this afternoon to help thresh but had not been there long before Ware and Laird came to get some oats, so I had to go home and accommodate them. We had quite a jolly time going from Bucks. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1867 This forenoon my time was spent in reading the Life of William Carvosso. This afternoon I heard Father Messmore preach at the School-house. We had an excellent class-meeting this afternoon. Father Messmore came home with us and as usual I was much interested and strengthened in my Heavenly journey by his Godly conversation. O, the Lord has been so near and clear to me too-day, Truely it is a heaven below my Redeemer to know. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1867 Both of my men ploughed too-day. The ground is geting so hard that I am affraid we will have [to] give up some of it until we get rain. I visited with Father Messmore this forenoon. He started away about ten. I then set fire to some stumps until noon. This afternoon I spent some of the time in salting the sheep and cattle, afterwards I cut went to cuting clover-seed with the cradle. It is hard work for one. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1867 This forenoon and this afternoon my men worked at ploughing in the big field. Commenced ploughing the pea-ground to-night. I have been cuting clover-seed the most of too-day. but the wind blew so hard that I had to quit. I have had a very blessed season of in prayer tooday, & this afternoon the Lord has blessed me wonderfully. I have been favoured with a sweeter communion with my Saviour too-day than for a long time. �WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1867 We were favoured with beautiful shower last night which has done a great deal of good. My men went to harrowing the big field for sowing wheat. They worked at it all day. I have been doing sundry jobs too-day Such as firing a few sheep and fixing up the drill for use, I finished cuting the clover-seed. I have been enabled to trust in my Saviour too-day; but I have not enjoyed as much of his love as I would like. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1867 This forenoon my men both continued harrowing the wheat field. After-noon Mr. Snively commenced drilling in wheat. He got over five acres. Mr {Honsil?} came out this afternoon on a visit. I enjoyed my visit with him pretty well and went out home with him in order to cast my vote in the morning. Attended prayer-meeting too-night in the Dover Church. Had a blessed time. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively kept on drilling in wheat in the big field while John continued to harrowing. I spent a delightful night last night. My I did not sleep much but laid awake. My mind was occupied in contemplating the Divine things. O how sweet it is to put ones whole trust in Jesus. I received a paper too-day stating that Miss E. B. Cone was {drowned?}. This forenoon I gave in my vote & this afternoon raked up cloverseed. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1867 Mr. Snively did not help me too-day but prepared for his Quarterly {service?}. I drilled in four or five acres too-day & John harrowed and furrowed out the ground. This has been a good day with me although the tempter has given some unpleasant feelings & thoughts. But I am beginning to look for temptations and trials as my daily bread. I am more and more convinced, flowery beds of ease & happiness will not take me to Heaven. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1867 Mother took me to Dover this morning and that too rather against my will, but there it is hard to go against my mothers wishes. We heard Father Messmore preach this morning and in the evening Mr. Laird. We took our dinners at Mr. Bowlbys and also spent most of the �afternoon there. I have not have much proffited by my intercourse with others too-day. I feel more and more anxious to spend the Sabbath in a more careful manner. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1867 John and Mr. Snively went to ploughing in the big-field, for wheat. They have almost finished it too-day. I have spent the day in cleaning out ditches and just got done in time for the rain, as we being blessed with a beautiful Shower just now. I have been enabled to realize the {fuitures?} of the Holy Salvation which is provided for us. What blessings has not the blessed Jesus purchased for us? It is our full privilege to enjoy pardon holiness and heaven. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1867 My men both ploughed this forenoon. They finished up the big field. Snively did not work this afternoon. He is lame, and I am affraid he is going to be laid up with his leg. I ploughed in his stead this afternoon. This forenoon I finnished raking up the clover-seed. Sold a sheep too night to N. Mandeville. I have had my trials too-day for which I bless God. It is a proof that He Loves us to be chastened by Him. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1867 Mr. Snively was not able to work yet, so I had to take to the plough. John & I ploughed this forenoon & this afternoon. all hands of us went into the cloverseed. It took us all the afternoon to get one load on and off, the bunches were so small and scattering. Mother & Barbery went off berrying this afternoon. I have felt a blessed fullness of the spirit of my Heavenly Father this afternoon. attended prayer meeting too-night. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1867 John and Mr. Snively both ploughed this forenoon and Mr. Snively this afternoon. John went to Dover to get his shoes mended. I went down to {Colt Smiths?} this forenoon about School Matters. This afternoon Mother and I went to Dover. Recd. a letter from Andrew & one from Frank Springer. I am learning more and more the necessity of living by faith, from moment to moment on the blessed Jesus. One moments blessings does not suffice for every moment. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1867 �Mr. Snively and John both worked at the ploughing this forenoon in the pigfield. I spent the forenoon in cleaning up some seed-wheat for E. W. Smith. This afternoon all hands of us worked at cleaning up the barn floor etc. on account of rain. The Lord has been pleased to be with me another day And oh! it is so sweet to have the abiding witness of the blessed spirit I feel that the sweet promise the comforter has indeed been given to me. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1867 My two men worked at preparing the remaining portion of the big field for sowing they got it sowed by night. According to the drill the big field only contains about 10 ½ acres, instead of 14 as we thought. This forenoon I did some chores arround such as burn brush in the garden fix the drill etc. Not a cloud has been permitted to hide me for a moment to day from the shining of the Sun of writeousness upon my poor soul. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1867 Spent this day at home with my dear mother. Little Nettie is with us now and it is such a treat to have her with us here. I have spent the day in reading the Memoir of that Man of God, William Carvosso. I have found in it a great many of the Glorious things of our Holy Religion, explained in a very clear and forcible manner. I have not felt much joy & happiness today; but I am beginning to see the necessity of trusting in the merits of the {atonement?} of Jesus weather I enjoy the {illegible} or not. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1867 This forenoon John & Mr. Snively and worked in the barn at cleaning up barly on account of rain. This afternoon they got to ploughing again. I spent the forenoon in writing a letter to John Saunders. This afternoon I have worked at pulling beans hoeing strawberries etc. I have never felt a greater sense of weakness and of my own nothingness than to night. O may I be ever kept at the feet of my dear Redeemer, What am I that He should deal thus mercifully with me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1867 John worked at harrowing, too day, in the field by Brown's. Mr. Snively went over to drill in some what for Brown too-day. This forenoon I cleaned out some furrows & ditches in the big field. And this afternoon hoed at the strawberries. I have not experienced much joy too-day, �in serving My Maker. I have feltbeen visited by the "old adversary," but blessed be God He still gives me grace sufficient for {my day?}, and as he has promised to do always. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1867 Mr. Snively kept on dragging or rather John did and Mr. S. went to drilling in the wheat field by Browns. He finished sowing all that we had ready, about four acres in all. This forenoon I went down to Smiths after some peaches. got a couple of market-baskets full, for mother. I had quite a feast eating them. This afternoon I finnished hoeing out the strawberries & cleaned out some ditches in the wheat-field. The Lord has been with me too-day & I have felt much peace of mind. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1867 John and Mr. Snively ploughed in the field by Browns too-day. Peter Snively also ploughed with his team. They nearly finished ploughing the field by night. I have been ditching and burning clumps all day in the same field. Had to churn for mother to-night, in the absence of our hired girl. This has been a good day with me. My peace has indeed “flowed like a river”. Too-night feels as though the Good Lord had taken me {another day?} much nearer {Otonic?). FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1867 My two men continued preparing the field by Browns for sowing. They worked at it all day. I went to Dover this morning on foot. Saw Mrs. Hall who had just returned from Kentucky. I came very near geting wet coming home as it rained quite hard at times. Mr. Howell and his daughter came out this afternoon, so I had to visit with them. It is still my whole {pure?} and desire to think and to do every-thing with an {ye sin?} of my maker. O may I always feel thus. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1867 John put in the last of his month this fore noon at after which I paid him off and let him go. They both harrowed this forenoon and this after-noon Mr. Snively started the drill, he finished sowing the field by Browns all except about an acre. I have been ditching & burning stumps all day. I have felt much satisfaction too-night in contemplating one of the blessed promises of the {illegible}. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. �SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1867 It is just one year ago to-day since my dear father was called away to his reward. How I good has the Lord been to me since. He has been more than a father to me, in that he has lead me into paths that I knew not. And yet how unworthy have I been of all His blessings and mercies. This night I rejoice in hope of the glory off God. I rejoice that the blood of Jesus cleanses me from all sin this moment. What a mercy that such a man should be recieved in the fold of Jesus. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1867 Mr. Snively finnished drilling in the field by Brown's this forenoon & this afternoon we finnished the field ditching etc. & then he went to firing stumps. I went to market this forenoon with a load of barly and recieved eighty cents a bushel for it. Too-night I went over to Bucks to clean and divide the barly which grew on my big field. The good Lord has been with me too-day, and blessed me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1867 As soon as possible I went over to Bucks, this morning. We finnished cleaning up the barly and got started for market about noon. Took dinner at Peter Snively's. We recieved eighty center per Bu. for our barly, Peter took his barly at the same price. Mr. Snively is laid up with a sore {breast?} and I am affraid he will not be able to work again for a while. Words cannot express the joy and peace which the religion of Jesus has given me too-day. I can now say from experience that it is a "Heaven below, my Redeemer to know." WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867 Mr. Snively went to Dorchester this morning on a visit. I have now no help but expect to get to work at the remaining piece of wheat ground. This forenoon I set fire to a lot of stumps. The wind blew pretty bad and the fire gave me some trouble. This afternoon I grubbed out roots on the new ground by Snively's house. Mrs. {Lawson?} & Mary Jane were here all day too-day. I am still ennabled to rejoice in the rock of my salvation. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867 This forenoon I worked at digging out roots and stumps on the new-ground. This afternoon I have had visitors; so, of course, I could not work. {illegible} Homes Matthews & wife together �with Mrs. John Matthews & Mrs Smith from Port Ryerse were here. The afternoon passed by very pleasantly as some of these ladies are {seriously?} good talkers. They went away about dark. The Lord is still leading me on in the Heavenly Journey. I have felt a great hungering & thirstiness after righteousness too-day. I bless God that this need not be done in vain for he says that wish shall be filled. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1867 I have been working at geting out stumps and roots again too-day. Managed to get out one very bad stump in the new-ground by the tennant-house. The last four months have been the happiest season of my life; the freest from trouble and anxiety. Surely, I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. I have placed everything in the hands of the Lord and am endeavoring to do everything with an eye single to his glory. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1867 Continued working at grubbing out roots & stumps on the new-ground. Took one very bad nest of roots this forenoon. After noon mother and I went out to Dover. We made Mr. Laird's a short visit & took tea with them & Mr. Burns and lady were there also. Spent the time with them very agreeably indeed. We arrived home about nine. The Lord has not withheld any good thing from me too-day. I feel that the precious promise is realised although not as much as is my privilege {illegible} We will {illegible} in {illegible} you and up with you and make me {illegible} with you. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1867 Too-day mother and myself stayed at home. Father Messmore and Miss Giffen came in time for dinner. He preached to us this afternoon from "Unite my heart to fear thy name." His sermon was an excellent one. We had an excellent class meeting afterwards, of which father Messmore was leader. The Lord has been pleased to manifest himself in an extraordinary manner to my poor soul. I have spent a proffitable evening in conversing with father Messmore. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1867 Father Messmore and Miss Giffin started for home this morning about nine. John Snively was here after seed-what, but I have none to spare. Sold one of my suck lambs this morning �for two shillings to Mr. Wooderick. I have spent most of the day in preparing the new ground, by the tennant house, for sowing with wheat. Have not enjoyed that blessed nearness to my Master too-day which I have enjoyed in days gone by. But I am endeavoring still to put my whole trust in him. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1867 This forenoon I continued my efforts on the new-ground and this afternoon also. I have now got it about ready for ploughing. This evening I killed my first calf and that without any assistance. I had help to dress it however. The blessed Lord has been pleased to make his presence manifest to my poor soul too-day. Surely it is "A heaven below, my redeemer to know." With the Psalmist my prayer is, "Unite my heart to fear they name." WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1867 Peter Snively came and ploughed on the steep field next to the creek. His father helped him, or drove his team for him. It rained a little this forenoon but not enough to do much good. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon. I peddled out pat of the veal and sold some hides. Sold my sheep and lambs this morning to a drover. Took tea at Mr. Halls too-night. I have not lived as closely to my Saviour too-day as I should have done. O may he help me to resist evil inclination of my {nature?}. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1867 Peter Snively finished ploughing the hill-side too-day and did a good job. His father drove for him all day. I went down to Mr. Mans after a scraper and afterwards did some cleaning or logging and then went to work at ploughing and scraping a water-course through the hollow. Too-night I met with the other trustees at John Mans to see Mrs Chesly about a disturbance which we were told had taken place in the school. but it proved false. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1867 This forenoon Mr. Snively went to ploughing & scraping. Peter came and ploughed this afternoon. I have been working at picking up, burning and digging too-day. Mr. Howell came this afternoon on business which somewhat startled me. He actually wants to take my mother away from me. We had quite an animated talk on the subject of matrimony etc. The trustees were here too-night to make out the Assessment Roll for the season. Got along first rate. �SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1867 Mr. Snively ploughed this forenoon on the new-ground & this afternoon I helped him. I took my the weathers and lambs, which I sold the other day down to the Dog's Nest. Several of the neighbours drove down sheep at the same time. I have enjoyed a sacred nearness to Jesus too-day. He has filled my soul again with a happiness and peace, such as words could not possibly express. The same longing desire to know more of Jesus, which I have have had for some time past is still with me. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1867 About midnight last night John Man & William McBride came and waked me to take Mrs Smith up and send her to jail. So this morning I went up to Caleb Matthews and we then went together to the Majistrate John McBride who could not act alone so we all went to Dover and found another Majistrate when our business was soon accomplished, The quarter part of this day has, in consequence, been unproffitably spent. Mr. Laird preached this afternoon an excellent sermon which I enjoyed much. But the class-meeting aftewards was better. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1867 Snively and I worked at ploughing in the New Ground wheat Field too-day. We finnished our job a little before night and then got some remaining logs and chuncks together and set things on fire etc. Unckle Homes was here too-day after a lamb and some peaches. I am very grateful to my Maker for the blessed desires which he gives me. My determination to keep my face Zion-ward is becoming stronger, day after day. Oh, that my pathway may still continue to brighten. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1867 Mr. Snively sowed the hillside next to the creek this morning, by hand. He harrowed and sowed with the drill the remainder of the day. I worked at dragging all day, also. We have now a fair prospect of finnishing our seeding to-morrow. D. V. Caleb Matthews was here to get the use of my drill a half day or so. I have not enjoyed as much of my Redeemer's presence too-day as in days gone by. But still the Good Lord gives me to feel that He is my only hope. May He ennable me to walk in a manner, worthy of the blessed calling with which He has called me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1867 �This forenoon Snively & I finnished sowing our new ground wheat field. I got the ditches done by noon. Mr. Snively went up to Caleb Mattews with the drill to sow his wheat for him. It has been raining since this afternoon, but Mother and I went out to to Dover and attended Mr. Laird's social. We enjoyed ourselves pretty well as there was a nice company of our friends there. We are staying at my sisters too-night. I have felt much happiness too-night, in the Service of the Lord. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1867 Mother and I did not get home this forenoon until about noon. I got the old horse shod and did several little business errands arround here. Spent the afternoon in geting ready to start for Niagara. Was up to John Matthew's too-night. It still rains occasionally, but I don't think it will hinder us from starting for the Falls in the morning. Have been blessed with a sacred nearness to my Saviour too-day while attending to my closet{?} devotions. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1867 {handwritten} October 19 I went after Smith this morning to help me dig potatoes. Also to Caleb Matthews to see about the Assessment Roll. Spent most of the day in fixing the hog-pen. Mr. Snively has been drawing rails this forenoon and this afternoon spliting them. Mr. Horton & wife came back too-night. Mr. Horton and I went to the singing school too-night. I have experienced some happy seasons too-day in the Lord. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1867 It commenced raining this morning about daylight and continued raining more or less all day. Spent the day in reading and visiting with Mrs. Horton's folks. Velma gave us some nice music. She plays well considering the time she has been pracising. Mr. Hortons farm appears to be of a soil somewhat similar to our own but his buildings are rather old and dilapidated. His cattle and sheep etc. are not any better than mine. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1867 We did not get up very early this morning but managed to get ready for meeting. Attended service in the old Presbyterian church at North Pelham. Heard Rev. Mr. McGlasplan give a sort of Report of the late Sabath School Convention in Toronto. After meeting I went down to Mr. {AB?} Lea Mattias, about one mile distant. Found Ira at home. He appeared to be very �glad to see me. I enjoyed the afternoon with him very much. He spent the evening with me at Hortons. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1867 Mr. Horton and wife, Mother and I, started for the Falls this morning about nine o'clock. We went through Fort Hill Annaville and Drummondville. We arrived at the falls about noon, & did not get to see them from the American side neither did we get to see the spension bridge. It is certainly a grand sight to see such a great sheet of water leaping with all madness into the gulph below. Surely the works of the Creator are great beyond all human comprehension and his ways past finding out. We took tea with one of Mr. Horton's friends Got back to Hortons about eight. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1867 I started for St Catharines this morning about nine o'clock. Mr Hortons son {Seavence?} went with me. Saw Ira De Sea-Matter in the road with his "Jemima." St' Catharines is quite a respectable looking place both as to size and appearance. Saw Hugh McClive, an old {Cobong?} lad, who is practising law here at present. Got home again about four. Took tea at Chandler Holcombs, where they were raising a large building. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Horton singing with {illegible} Thomas & Horton. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1867 I got out of bed this morning about three o'clock We had our breakfast about half past four and were ready to start for home about sunrise. Mr. Horton and family came with us. It has been a beautiful day consequently our ride has been very pleasant. We took our dinners at a Roman Catholic house in Cayuga. our dinner was better than we expected. Arrived at home about dark, all safe and sound. Had a job to do to night for the benefit of the L. Y. {bris?} to calculate the school tax. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1867 I found things all right this morning. Sinvely has been spliting rails since we went away most of the time. Mr. Horton and I went out to see the wheat this morning. It begins to look well. Hired Peter Snively for a year this morning. We all went up to John Matthews towards noon on our way to Dover. Had our dinners there. We got to Dover and while there visited the factory and took Mr. Horton arround the town. �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1867 I have been visiting so long that I do not feel much inclined to go to work again. Mr. Horton, his family{?}, and my mother, went out to Townsend visiting too-day. Mary Jane and I stayed at home all alone. I have been doing a multitude of little chores too-day. such as starting up my peaches & fixing the pen making some fences arround the new ground & too-night I killed a lamb. My mother and I went up to John Matthews too-night & spent the evening pleasantly. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1867 {handwritten} October 11 Mother and I started for Pelham this morning about eight. We took some yarn to the weavers on the road. Passed through Deconsville, Cayuga, Welland Port & Fenwick besides a number of other little villages. We kept the Caneboro road until we came to the village of Fenwick when we went in a north x north-easterly course for about three miles. The country from Jarvis down appears to be of a very heavy level soil, so level as to make drainage very difficult. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1867 I went with Mr. Horton to the Messiah Church this morning and a wonderfully mixed up mess as {Telmia?} called the sermon. Attended our own sermon or rather, meeting this afternoon. Mr. Ware preached a better sermon than usual too-day. At the class meeting this afternoon the Good Lord manifested himself to my poor soul in a wonderful manner. I could scarcely speak for joy while endeavoring to tell of this goodness to my fellow-class-mates. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1867 Snively has been spliting and drawing rails too-day and I have been building fence arround the new grounds. Mr. Smith came this afternoon and we finished up the Assessment roll. Mr. Hortons went over to Clines too-day and too-night all hands of us went over to John {illegible}. Spent the evening pleasantly. Got home again after twelve. The Good Lord has impressed upon my mind one of his blessed promises too-day. Viz. The generation of the upright shall be blessed. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1867 Snively and I finished up the fence arround the new ground wheat-field this forenoon. Mr. Horton and his family left us this morning for home. I felt bad to see them go away after �having spent such a pleasant time visiting with them. However, the best of friends must part. I have been writing a letter to Frank Springer this afternoon. Mr. Howell of Port Dover made us a short visit this afternoon. The Lord is still with me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1867 Snively went to after apples too-day, for himself. He brought a grist from the mill for me. I have been picking apples and sorting potatoes all day. Mother went up to the the plains with John Matthews folks. Never have I enjoyed a sweeter communion with my Maker than tooday. I have had some delightful seasons of prayer. O that I could do more for Jesus. Surely it is no more than an reasonable service, to give ourselves entirely up to hisservice work. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1867 Snively worked at drawing out mannure too-day into the field behind the barn. I spent the forenoon in sorting over and pilling {pitting?} potatoes. They are strangely infected. The rot consists of a little black core in the center of the potatoe. A rotten potatoe may look as pure and {illegible} as any in the {illegible}. I have been picking apples this afternoon. Too-night I went up to Matthews & to Smiths after help. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1867 My man worked at drawing out manure this forenoon and this afternoon we both worked on the road as we have three days to put in yet. I went down to Mr {Kells?} too-night with the school assessment list, which he has aggreed to collect. I have enjoyed a blessed nearness to my Saviour too-day. I can testify that, of a truth; it is a heaven below my Redeemer to know. O, may this always be my privilege. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1867 Mr. Snively and I finnished up our road-work this forenoon and this afternoon he covered my potatoes and did some other little jobs. Mother and I went to Dover this afternoon found my sister all right as far as one could see outwardly. May the Lord lead her to seek for the salvation of her soul. I am asking the Lord daily to save her. I have still the same purpose before me of striving to do all to the Glory of my Master. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1867 �Spent the forenoon in preparing some {lines?} for use in our meetings. Father Messmore came about one He preached to us this afternoon. We had an excellent time in our classmeeting. The Lord was with us. O what a mercy that God should condescend to manifest himself to creatures of such low estate as we are. Spent the evening greatly to the building up of my poor soul. Father Messmore's advice and conversation does me me much good. He is indeed a man of God. MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1867 Snively drew up wood too-day and brought one load of corn from the field. I have been picking apples all day and have more than another days work yet. Father Messmore went home this morning. It is raining too-night for the first time in a good while. I have still that longing desire to be ever found in the paths of duty & righteousness. O that I could do more for Jesus, that I could be more fruitful of good. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1867 Peter Snively came this morning for the first. I have hired him for a year at two hundred and twenty dollars. Mr. Snively and him ploughed in the field back of the barn too-day. I have been picking up apples too-day and puting them away. Took my colts away from their mothers this afternoon. Peter Gilbert came too-night. We had quite a time talking. He stayed all night. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1867 Peter Snively did not work this forenoon. His father drew up wood while I went to Jarvis with the plough to get them sharpened. Got back by noon but was unfortunate enough to come home without getting one of the shears mended and will have to spend another half day in taking it to the blacksmith. My men both ploughed this afternoon in the field back of the barn. I have been picking up apples again. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1867 This forenoon Mr. Snively ploughed again in the field back of the barn also this afternoon. Peter got up a load of corn and too wood this forenoon, and this afternoon he dug potatoes. I picked up apples again. This forenoon and this afternoon went to Dover to get a ploughshare mended; got home by sun-down. The day has not been spent by me in as great enjoyment as I could wish but those who near the crown must come up through great tribulation. �FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1867 Both my men worked at ploughing in the field back of the barn tooday. They are geting along well and will soon have the field done. I sepperated my ewe lambs from their mothers this morning and put old Jack with the old ewes. Spread some manure before noon. Killed a lamb too-night. William Wilkinson was here to-night after {illegible} I am still striving to ward off the repeated blows of the enemy and the and the Good Lord still gives me strength. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1867 My two men continued ploughing this forenoon in the field back of the barn, but had to give it up on account of the hardness of the ground. They ploughed in the 'big flat' this afternoon. There has been a great wind yesterday and too-day which has set some woods arround us entirely on fire but fortunately for me, I have no fires, out. Cut off my whiskers this afternoon & Mother says that it makes me look frightful. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1867 The wind is still blowing from the east as hard as ever, but no rain until too-night when the wind shifted arroun to the west and soon brought rain. Mother and I went out to the Quarterly meeting at Dover this morning. Heard Our Minister preach an excellent sermon. There was a crowd of people there. We went to Dr. Loversigne for our dinners. But I happened to get mine at Mr. Bowlbys where I had the pleasure of dining with Miss Douglass {obscured} MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1867 Peter Snively did not come this forenoon so that his father ploughed on the "big flat" alone. He came this afternoon, however. I went up to George Matthew's this morning and sharpened a plough share and got a {not?} mended for another. This afternoon I have been doing sundry little chores. Too-night I have been oiling up my old clock. The service of the Lord still continues to be a delightful service to my poor soul. There was a very high wind last night. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1867 My two men continued ploughing too-day on the "Big Flat." Peter Snively and I {spear?} up our accounts too-day, and too-morrow he commences to put in his year at eighteen dollarsa-month & board himself. I went over to Burks this forenoon to see about some barly due me �from George. This afternoon I have been digging potatoes. Never before have I been ennabled to value the Word of God so highly. It is now the most precious thing on earth to my soul. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively and Peter both worked at ploughing too-day; on the Big Flat. They are nearly done with their job ploughing there. I have been digging potatoes all day and too-night I felt the results very much The weather has been beautiful too-day and still looks like dry weather. The Good Lord has permitted {illegible} to enjoy some happy seasons of prayer tooday; and my poor soul {illegible} much strengthened thereby. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1867 My men continued their work at ploughing on the Big Flat. They finnished up ploughing about eight acres which is all that I intend ploughing this fall, there. This forenoon I fixed up fences and did sundry other chores. This afternoon I finnished up digging potatoes for this year. The potatoes have not yielded as well as usual on account of a dry rot which infects them. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1867 Peter Snively went to Dover to {illegible} something about a grist at the mill. His father got up wood for himself this forenoon but this afternoon both of them worked at getting out manure from under the Horse Stables. I went up to George Matthews's to get a waggon and from there to Jarvis with my two ploughs and one of Georges. Got the ploughshares etc. all laid and got home again by dark. The Lord has been with too-day, of a truth. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1867 This morning I went to Decons with my cider apples, to get them made up. Went from there to Dover. Took dinner at my sisters and got home again about dark. Mr. Snively has been drawing out manure too-day on the new-ground next to Lane Ryerse's. Peter gathered Mangels for me this forenoon and the afternoon he went to Simcoe on business of his own. I have been still endeavoring to walk in this {mars?} path but the Good Lord has not been so precious as yesterday. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1867 �Mother and I went to church at Dover this morning and heard the Rev. Mr. Wellmot from the Nanticoke circuit preach an excellent sermon from XXXI Chapter of Deuteronomy 12 and 13 verses. He showed in a very forcible way how important it was to parents to sow the seeds of righteousness in the hearts of their children. And that, to do this, was their bounden duty. Heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach at our appointment an excellent sermon also, from "Behold, what manner of Love, the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God." MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1867 Mr. Snively and I drew out manure too-day into the ten acre new ground field while Peter took care of the last of the mangels. I went up to De Cous this morning after my cider. It was not made as I expected but he had to make it after I got there. Got home about four. My cider is excellent. I have had some very sweet and precious seasons too-day in contemplating the great blessings of God to His own people. TURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1867 Mr. Snively & I have been drawing out manure too-day from under the west shed. Peter commenced ploughing the new-ground sod on this side The Ten Acre field. It ploughs very nicely as dry as it is. We had visitors too-day; Miss Maggie Martin Grandaughter of the brave Captain Brandt of the Six Nation Indians was here, also John Matthews & wife also Mrs. Man. This young Indian woman appears to be quite amiable and intelligent. She is a splendid alto singer. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1867 Peter has been ploughing again too-=day in the sod field. Mr. Snively and I drew manure tooday. I loaded and he took it to the field and unloaded while I loaded. We took it all out from the Sheep house excepting about one load. The drouth still continues and our prospect for water is decreasing as our well and cistern at the barn are both getting low as well as the creek. I have not been as happy in Jesus to-day as yesterday. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1867 Peter continued to work at the ploughing in the sod field and Mr. Snively worked at it too-day also. Mother and I started for Simcoe this morning. we found Mr. Willoughby very low, but recovering slowly from a very severe fit of sickness. We took our dinners with Mrs. �Willoughby with whom we had a pleasant little visit. I settled up an old account with Lyon's, this afternoon. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1867 My two men continued ploughing in the new-ground-sod too-day. I spread manure most of the forenoon. Went down to Man's after some lime as Unckle Homes came this morning to do some patching up arround the house. This afternoon I helped him some besides spreading some manure. Mother and I spent the evening at John Matthews where we found Miss Martin the young Indian woman. We had a very pleasant evening. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1867 My visit last night made me feel rather sleepy too-day, as a natural consequence. Peter Snively ploughed too-day in the new ground sod. Mr. Snively threshed peas this forenoon and went to ploughing again this afternoon. I went up to Georges this morning and sharpened a plough-share. Unckle Homes Matthews & wife took dinner with us. I have been spreading manure this afternoon and doing some other little jobs. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1867 Mother and I stayed at home too-day or rather this forenoon. Spent the forenoon in reading the guide. Rev. Mr. Laird took dinner with us. He gave us a few excellent observations on a portion of the VIII chapter of Matthew relating to the stilling of the tempest by our Lord Jesus. In conclusion he observed, that ofas the blessed Jesus saved his disciples from destruction by the tempest, so would he be not only able to but even readyprepared to save his people from the fiercest attacks of the enemy. The Lord was with us in the class-meeting & blessed our poor souls. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1867 Mr. Snively ploughed again too-day in the new ground Sod. Peter and I got up wood, this forenoon, and this after noon he went off in search of a girl to take care of his wife after her confinement. I have been spreading manure this afternoon gathering cabbage, and fixing fence etc. and too-night I killed a lot of chickens for ma. I am still endeavouring to pursue the king Highway of Holiness and the blessed Saviour is with me which I count the best of all. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1867 �The old jentleman ploughed again too-day in the sod field. Peter did not work too-day as he has not yet done with his running after girls etc. I have been picking over apples and puting them away this forenoon and this afternoon I have been cuting wood and seting it up for winters use. Miss Maggie Martin came here too-night and Mrs. Chesley & Leonora Matthews. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1867 Peter worked at {turning?} the potatoes to the pits too-day. I helped him this afternoon. Mr. Snively ploughed again too-day. I sharpened the ploughshare this morning, spread some manure etc. Tom. Murphy and wife came too-night on a visit. I met with the other trustees at John Mans too-night to settle up with Mrs. Chesly. We managed to get through without much trouble. The Good Lord still ennables me to to continue on the Heavenly Journey. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1867 Mr. Snively continued to work at the ploughing too-day and Peter chopped and put up wood, back on the new Ground. I went to Dover this forenoon. Took dinner wtih my sister. After dinner I drove up to Ainsleys and hitched my horses before his shop. Went away to the barbers accross the street and when I came out my horses were gone. They were frightened by a butcher, Cruikshanks, who came along the sidewalk with a pig, but little damage was done. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1867 The old jentleman continued ploughing in the sod field. He has almost finnished the field too day. Peter and I filled {filed} up our axes this morning and worked at cuting cord-wood on the chopping. I broke my axe handle a little before noon But managed to get it mended with another one. I have not lived as closely to my Saviour too day as I should have done. but the Lord does not always lead us in the sunshine of his glory. But clouds and storms often Hide the Light of righteousness from our vision. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1867 Mr. Snively threshed a flooring of pease this morning and afterwards finished ploughing and furrowing out the new-Ground Sod. Peter and I have been chopping and puting up wood again too-day on the new-ground, or slashing. The weather is now quite warm, and as dry as �ever. I have had some very precious seasons of prayer since last night & I felt indeed that I was holding comunion with God, blessed Source of all good. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1867 We did not get ready for meeting this morning so as to get there in time. Mother and I went however & I went to Church. We took, little Nettie home. I went over to Bowlby's to dinner & I had the pleasure of seeing Miss Bowlby. She has just returned from a long visit to Windsor. We got home about five. I have not enjoyed the presence of my Divine Master too-day as much as is my privilege. O Lord, pardon my heart-wanderings, & help me to renew my covenant with Thee. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1867 Mr. Snively took a scraper home this evening and got a load of edging from Mans Mill to the School House. Afterwards he ploughed in the field back of ther barn. Peter cut wood in the slashing all day; at which I helped him this afternoon. This forenoon I did several chores this afternoon forenoon. It is still very warm and the wind continues to blow from the south. And that without bringing much rain. However, it is raining too-night. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1867 Mr. Snively finnished ploughing the field back of the barn this forenoon. and this afternoon he ploughed a strip along the creek, where I intend to plant willows. Peter cut wood this forenoon and this afternoon he got up wood for himself with my teams. I spent the forenoon in geting ready to kill my hogs and this afternoon in cuting cord-wood in the slashing. This has been a high day with my poor soul for the Lord has blessed me with His divine presence. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1867 We got ready for killing our hogs about nine. I had Peter, Mr. Snively, and John Matthews to help. We killed ten hogs and got done about four. They wre not very fat but fat enough to make good provender. Spent the evening mostly in puting a top on my old {berlin?}; which I have been puting in a state of thorough repair, for a few evenings and mornings back. My purpose is still to continue in the narrow way & I hope always with God. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1867 �Mr. Snively cut up my pigs this forenoon and this afternoon he went off in search of a {barn?} for himself. Peter has been cuting wood to-day in the slashing. I went to Dover this morning with our surplus pork. Sold five hogs for ninteen dollars and thirty-six cents or at four cents @ pound. Our pork has not brought more than half what it coust to fatten it this year. I received a letter from Frank too-day. He is still striving to continue on in the way to Heaven. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1867 It commenced raining this about six o'clock. It continued to rain all day. Mr. Snively made me some axe handles too-day and Peter cut wood this forenoon in the woodhouse. In the afternoon we moved the calf stable from one corner of the west shed to the other, in order to make it more {convenient?} for a sheep pen. Spent an hour or so this evening playing my violin for the first time in almost two years. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1867 There was quite a sudden change in the weather last night. This morning it is as cold as Greenland. Mr. Snively did not work too-day but went to Quarterly Meeting at Nanticoke. Peter cut wood this forenoon in the slashing & this afternoon he worked at banking up our house and the tennant house. I have worked like a beaver too-day, geting things in a proper shape for winter. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1867 Was much proffited this forenoon in singing the praises of My God, and in reading of his goodness and tender mercies toward the children of men. Heard Mr. Ware preach this afternoon from the verse of the XXXV Chapter of Exodus. "And the Lord said My presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest." This was said to Moses while journeying from Egypt & is analogous to the journey of the Christian from the state of bondage to Glory. {illegible} promise to those who love and serve Him. MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1867 Sent Mr. Snively to mill this morning after a grist also to the blacksmith-shop to get the horses shod. Peter has been cuting wood most of the day. He helped me do some chores arround the house. This morning, I have been doing a lot of chores again too-day such as fixing the gate at the road making a wood-box for mother shuting my old sows up & making a place for them. We had a large increase last night some six new piggs and one calf. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1867 Peter has been moving into my tennant house too-day. Both families are now living together. Mr. Snively has been cuting wood too-day. Mother and Miss Martin went to Dover this morning. This forenoon I hung a door under the west shed. This after-noon I have been helping Snively cut wood. Spent the evening in preparing to an instrument of agreement between the School teacher and the trustees. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1867 Peter got up wood this forenoon but this aftenroon he did not work. Mr. Snively and I have been cuting wood most of the day too-day. William Matthews was here to-day after a half Doz. Sheep which I have let him have in shares. I have been over to John Mans too-night on trustee business again. As a consequence I could not attend to the prayermeeting. The Lord is still leading me, sinful as I am. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1867 My men chopped wood too-day in the old slashing. Mother and I started about nine for Walter Olds near Simcoe. We arrived there about eleven. Before dinner I went to the village of Bloomsburg after some B{illegible}s for mother. Took dinners at Walters and afterwards had a pleasant visit with them. Got home again about six. It has been very cold too-day & has every appearance of snow-storm, too-day. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively made a fence arround the straw-stack this forenoon and this afternoon we all worked at choping and spliting wood in the slashing. This evening, the wind has blown so hard that the two doors of the waggon-house were both blown off the rollers and mashed up a considerable; Besides the building, on our premises, which corresponds to the Parliament Buildings of Victoria College was blown over. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1867 Went to work this morning with all hands, repairing fences mending doors etc. My men worked at puting up fence, threshing etc. this afternoon. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon. Spent the afternoon in doing some shoping and in talking with several of my �friends. We took tea with Mrs. {Sawson?} but did not enjoy it much as my teeth ached painfully. Read a letter from my old College friend John San {obscured} SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1867 It was very cold this morning. After doing my chores I read some and after dinner went to meeting at the Schoolhouse. Heard a {journey-man?} preach, whose name was Austin. He has just commenced his career as a local preacher. He preached from those memorable words of our Saviour, "It is finished." His discourse was delivered in a forcible and quite fluent manner and augurs well of his future usefulness. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1867 Peter and Mr. Snively covered the potatoe pits with manure this morning. Afterwards Peter went to mill with a grist of his wheat. He also took some wheat and some grain to get chopped, for me. Mr. Snively and I mended the waggonhouse door, cut wood & made a pigpen too-day. I received a summons from attend Court tomorrow this afternoon. Repaired the stove-pipe at the School-House too-night. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1867 Gave orders to my men this morning concerning chores and work during my absence at Court. Started for Simcoe about eight o'clock, with Charley. He went along pretty well considering, but going from Simcoe to Walter Olds I had some trouble with him. Took tea at Walters & afterwards went over to J. B. Carpenter to spend the evening. Had a pleasant time chatting with him about farm matters, etc. Got back to Walters about 8 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1867 Walter Olds and I walked to Simcoe this monring. Went to court and staid arround there most of the time until noon I then went to Mr. Murphy's for according to invitation and had dinner. Our little affair was settled up about Mrs. Smith after dinner after which I started home with all haste. Charly went along first rate. Arrived home at dark. Found things all right as far as I could see. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1867 �We have had a cold and very severe East wind too-day, and part of the day it has been snowing. Mr. Snively put in the last day of his year too-day. He made axe-handles for me. Peter and I cut wood in the wood-house, and got up my lambs too-night. I have only a little over twenty four dollars to pay Mr. Snively for his years work. The remaining amt. having been paid mostly in provisions etc. through the year. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1867 Peter and I fixed up the sheep-pen this morning and put the sheep in their lodgings. We also made a bridge to the old stable door and made a calf pen and shut our calves up for the winter. This afternoon Peter did not work for me but got his sheep ready for winter, and got up some wood for himself. I sharpened my Buck-saw this afternoon. I have had a humiliating season too-day. O that the Good Lord may keep me from the paths of sin and {illegible} SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1867 Settled up with Mr. Snively last night. We got along without any trouble. Peter got up wood too-day. Mother and I went out to Port Dover this forenoon, but before we started I put a lock on the Schoolhouse door and fixed the stove-pipe. Spent the afternoon in doing some business and calling on some of my friends. Had a pleasant time. We took tea with Mr. G. Wilsons. Got home at eight. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1867 Peter went up to Port Ryerse too-day and took the cutter without asking for it. Mother was prevented from going to meeting in consequence. It has been snowing most of the day, so that the sleighing is now pretty fair. My feelings too-day with refference to religion have not been so bright and happy as in times past. But the Blessed Lord has been amongst us at our meeting this afternoon where we had a proffitable season. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1867 Peter threshed a flooring of pease this morning and the rest of the day he got up wood. Mother and I went down to Jarvis. She remained there, visiting Mrs. Lambert while I went on down to the weaver's Dicks, after some cloth but did not get it as I expected. We drove Charley. We He went along first-rate. I got him shod at McMicken's in Jarvis. The Lord has been with me too-day and has been pleased to manifest himself to my soul. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1867 Peter and I mended a gate this morning and fixed the stable for the bull. Afterwards we went to the slashing and chopped wood the rest of the day. We have just finnished cuting the smallest of the wood and we have perhaps ennough cut to keep us going a year or more. The school master Mr. Weston made us a visit too-night. I have again enjoyed the sunshine of the Christian life too-day. for Lord has blessed me. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1867 My men got up wood too-day while I spent the day mostly in doing chores and fixing up some arround the barn. Fixed up some fences back of the barn and and made a fence arround a hay-stack, cut some wood etc. Attended prayer-meeting too-night. There was only one there besides myself, but the Lord was with us. I have been abundantly blessed with the presence of my Redeemer too-day. I am again ennabled to put my whole trust in Him. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1867 Peter drew up wood again this forenoon but this afternoon he went to weigh out some hay for his father etc. Mother and I started for Dover about ten. Went to Rev. Mr. Laird for dinner and visited there most of the day or rather, when I was not doing my town business. Saw Mr. Burns for the last time as he is going to Milton to teach Grammar School. We drove Charly too-day. He went first rate. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1867 Peter worked at drawing wood most of the day. The weather has become much milder since last night. There was a fall of about four or five inches of snow last night but I am affraid it is going off again for the south wind is blowing very warm. Have not done much too-day. Have felt very uncomfortable from a cold and am trying to cure it by starving it out. The schoolmaster was here too-night to make out the school report. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1867 Peter got up wood too-day excepting a little while this afternoon, when we brought up a load of straw for bedding for the cows etc. I have been doing chores and preparing to go to Nelson next week. It is snowing again too-night very furiously. This storm is from the east. I �have been reading Fleetwoods Life of Christ. His explanation of the parable of the wise and foolish virgins is certainly very plain as {illegible} {obscured} SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1867 We were favoured with a heavy rain last night, which will be a great blessing to many. THe Good Lord has been pleased to show me my own nothingness in a wonderful manner tooday. I find that with all my efforts at serving Him I very many times grieve his Holy Spirit and come short of His glory. O what a mercy that he still bears with my deceitful heart so long. We had a good service in the School house this afternoon. The Lord was with us to bless us and to do us good. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1867 It was quite blustery this morning, and all day the wind has been blowing quite hard. Peter has been spliting wood this forenoon and this afternoon he has been puting manure on mother's flower beds. I have been a little unwell too=day with a cold and consequently have not done much in the way of work. cut some wood this afternoon and this forenoon did chores etc. Spent the evening in hunting out some {lume?} for meeting. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1867 I sent Peter to the blacksmith-shop this morning with the horses to get them shod. I went out to Dover as soon as I could get my chores done this morning. Drove Charly to the buggy, He went very well. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Got home again about three. The school-master came over too-night to help me finnish up the school report for the last six months. It has been very blustery too-day. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1867 Mother and I went out to Dover this morning. Attended service in the Episcopalian Church afterwards we took dinner at My sisters. Called at Bowlbys this afternoon and spent a couple of hours very pleasantly in chatting with the girls and etc. We arrived home after dark. I attended prayer meeting too-night in the school-house and had it all to myself. However, it is always proffitable to wait upon the Lord. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1867 �Peter and I worked at cuting up some old pine trees for kindling-wood too-day, back in the chopping. The weather is still very mild, indeed, the past day has resembled a fine day of April or May much more than one of December. The snow has all disappeared and mud is fast coming in its place. The prospect of my going to Nelson is rather slim at present, especially with the cutter. However I have no doubt but that the weather will be more favourable before many days and then I'm off, of course. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1867 My man cut wood in the wood-house too-day on account of the rain. Towards night we made a dam below the waggon-house to back up water for the cattle & horses. Last night we were visited with a regular Summer Thunder shower. The weather still continues very warm and the frost is about all out of the ground. In the way to Heaven I have not made as good progress too-day as I might have made. O Lord, help me in my extreme weakness that I may arrive safely home at {obscured} SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867 My man split wood too-day in the chopping. After doing my chores I went to Dover on horseback. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Got home about two. Spent the afternoon in geting ready for my journey to Nelson. I went over to the Messiah Church too-night Where they were giving an entertainment of music & then recitations of Sabath School Children. It went off pretty well. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1867 Attended Meeting in the School House this afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Laird delivered a very excellent discourse by which I was much proffited. He told us of the necessity of being constantly ready for that great and notable day of the Lord when all men shall be judged according to the deeds done in the body, weather they be good or evil. Of a truth one is very dangerously exposed {who?} is out of Christ every {obscured} one moment, for we {illegible} what a day or an hour may bring {obscured} MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1867 Started for Nelson this morning about seven. Peter took me as far as Jarvis where I took the stage. Had a rough time down as the road was terribly rough. Got acquainted wiht a young Dr. Faber on the way down from Caledonia. We started for on the train for Toronto together �at seven. I stopped at the Square and had to walk up to Mr. Springers. To My great surprise Frank, Emily, and Alice had gone up to Jerseyville only a few hours before. Oh! dear what will I do. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1867 Spent this forenoon in visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Springer and Elisa. The time passed by pleasantly of course. Walked down to the Square Station about noon, and took the train for Copetown "we work" for Jerseyville. Had to get off at {dumtown?} as the train did not stop at Copetown. Happened luckily to get a ride almost to Jerseyville Arrived at Mr. {Reed?} Howell about six. Frank had gone to a party but Emily and Alice were there. Spent the evening very pleasantly Young Donald Sutherland was there. MEMORANDA No year of my life has been so abundantly fraught with mercies and blessings to my poor soul as the one which has just pas't. During the first six months of the year the Lord lead me more and more to see the necessity of entering into a closer walk with God. About the First of May I was ennabled to give myself up both soul and body to the dear Redeemer, but as yet, without any MEMORANDA perceptible change in my religious enjoyment. About the middle of June I was permitted to attend a camp meeting at Mill-Grove on the Wellington Square circuit in company with the Springer family. On the occasion of Frank's re-conversion I was favoured with a wonderful blessing from my Heavently Father, and from that time until the present I have been ennabled to reckon myself dead indeed unto sin and alive unto God. {hand written} Sunday Nov 22nd {1868?} I have this forenoon been reading the last of Carvosso's Memoir. By it I find that I have almost unconsciously been doing that which grieves the Holy Spirit. I have for some time been lacking in faith, indeed, it has at times seemed as though it was impossible to take God at his word. I have trusted too much to feeling, and works and altogether too little to the all atoning blood of Jesus. but bless God that He does at times show me shere I am and gives me to feel a sense of my danger. It seems as though I was sailing on an immense Oceanunder bound for a port country of which I know nothing. Only as I am taught by Him �who is King of that country and who has given a chart by which we are to avoid dangerous rocks and shoals. For there are many such and multitudes set out on the voyage but by dint of carelessness and negligence {illegible} to consult the chart, soon guide their ships from the right course and ere long are swallowed up in some dreadful {illegible} or shipwrecked before they have again recourse to the Chart. Another source of my has been that I have of late spent too little time in co{illegible}ing with my Saviour O that I could pray always without ceasing and in everything give thanks And instead fo trusting fully in him I have breen drifting away into the dangerous waters of self conceit. But now in {illegible} and the deepest humily {humility?} I speak with the poet "not but I yield I yield I cannot any more." There are no desires of my heart so strong as the the desire to be entirely conformed to the will of God. And withal{?} I do want to be use- {writing is cut off} For more information on Courtland Olds, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk County, Woodhouse Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Courtland Olds’ (1844-1896) 1867 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1867. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS. 66 KING STREET EAST. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1867 Spent the forenoon in cuting wood in the wood shed at which Snively helpd me. He did a few chores around in the afternoon. I started for Bowlby en route for the Tea Meeting at the Methodist Church in Simcoe. Broke down on the road to Dover and did not get there until late. Put my horse in the stable and went up with Mr Bowlbys folks. Met with Richardson and Well Carpenter besides several others of my old acquaintances. Got back to Dover about 12. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1867 Stayed all night last night at Mr. B's and before I could go home had to get this old buggy mended which I did by eleven o'clock. Started for home as soon as possible got there about twelve. Found everything all right side up with {cow?}. Snively cut wood all day in the bush while I spent the afternoon in husking corn. Attended prayermeerting in the old schoolhouse to night and had a very proffitable time of it. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1867 Ma and myself started for Dover this morning early. I went to mill with a grist of wheat and buckwheat. Ma and I took our dinners with Mary Jane and in the afternoon I went out in search of a young lady to go with me skating. Was lucky enough to find one at the first place at which I stopped. Had the honor of waiting on Miss Bowlby the afternoon and was of course delighted with my afternoon's skate on "silver lake." It was a beautiful afternoon. Got home about nine. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1867 I spent the forenoon in working at Snively's shanty, which, after a long time I have finished. In the afternoon I hund {hung} a door in the corner of the east shed on roolers. Finished it in a good season and did some patching or fixing in the cow stables. Snively cut up wood in the �forenoon and in the afternoon drive it up to the house. Mother and I went to spend the evening at George Matthews, had a pleasant time. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1867 Snively and myself spent the forenoon in cutting wood at the woodhouse, while in the afternoon he cut wood again in the woods. I spent the afternoon in filing my wood saw and also the cross-cut saw etc. Had my bath as usual. To Make Radway's Ready Relief Put 3/4 oz. ciana. pepper; 3/4 oz. camphor {grease?}; 3/4 {tspn?} Ammonia or {Haidshorne?} into a quart of Whiskey. Allow it time to dissolve and settle before bottling. From Maj. M. Hoyt Brantford. SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 1867 Ma and I went out to church this morning to Dover. Heard the Rev. Mr. Messmore preach an old fashioned sermon this morning. After church we went home again and had our dinner. I then went to meeting at the schoolhouse. The preacher did not come; but we had a very excellent class meeting. Captain McFell led the class for the first time and the manner in which he did it, augurs well of his future usefullness. MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1867 Started for Dover this morning as early as possible. Gave in my note and then went after Miss {Higmans?} and my Boss. They came home with me and we had a very pleasant little ride with the two old-maids. They came to spend a few dys with us. I husked corn most of the afternoon but towards night I went to work and built a shelter for my old ewes back of the barn. Snively put up wood most of the dy. for himself. TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1867 Snively and I cut up a big pile of wood at the house this forenoon. And in the afternoon Snively cut wood in the chopping. About eleven o'clock J. B. Carpenter's Brother came here to see a cow which I had offered to Mr. Carpenter for one of his thoroughbred Durham Bulls. He concluded that he would take up my offer. I husked corn most of the afternoon and did some other little chores about the barn. Mr. & Mrs. {Wall?} came and stayed until eleven. Had a great old fashioned visit with them. �WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1867 I set Snively at husking corn this this morning. & in the afternoon he cut wood in the bush. I husked corn until School meeting time. When I went down to the school meeting and was unhappily appointed Trustee & Secy. for the remaining term {illegible}. After dinner I took Mrs. and Miss Higmans home. Had a pleasant little visit at the Higmans. Went to the store for a few articles and from there to Mr. G. Bowlbys {illegible} I was persuaded to spend the evening and spent it very pleasantly with a lot of Bowlbys. THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1867 After doing my chores, Ma and I started for Simcoe. Got there about noon. Saw an old friend at Mr. Willoughbys (Mattie Burke). Went to Mr. Wells to get our teeth mended and I had two front teeth filled with gold. Stopped Walter Ods. on the way home and took him with them. Started home about eight and on the way stopped at Ed {Kniffins?} to leave the tax money. Got home about ten and found everything all right side up with {cow?} etc. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1867 As soon as we got our chores done, Snively and I went out to the woods & cut six sawlogs before noon, in the afternoon Snively cut wood in the bush & I husked corn most of the time. Young Robt. Riddell was here just before night. About six o'clock Asford Bowlby with his two sisters Hellen & Louisa & Miss Anna Douglas came to spend the evening with us. I had a pleasant chat with them. They went home about eleven or thereabouts. When I went into dreamland as usual. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1867 Got up in good season this morning and after doing my chores Snively and I went to work at cutting sawlogs to take to mill. Got about a {dozen?} rady for drawing too day. George {Buck?} was at the house when I came from work. We had a good little chat on various matters and things. Cut my Sunday wood in the dark too night and felt very tired when I got through with it. Carried water from the cistern and had a good bath. SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 1867 After doing up my chores I cleaned up and put on my Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes and afterwards spent the forenoon in reading the Pilgrims Progress. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here �to dinner and he and I had a good old chat together about church matters, etc. Went to church or to meeting in the Schoolhouse. Mr. Laird gave us a proffitable discourse. Stayed to Classmeeting. Mr. {Stringer?} lead the class for the first time. Spent the evening in reading etc. MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1867 After doing my chores and giving Snively orders and after getting ready Ma & I started for Brantford with the cutter. We stopped at Mr. Howard and took dinner. Got to Brantford about three o'clock. found the folks all well and in comfortable circumstances. Spent a very pleasant evening with Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt. Went out with Mr. Hoyt in the course of the evening to the soldiers hospital which Mr. Hoyt had been repairing after a fire. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1867 Took breakfast this morning about nine. Spent the forenoon in walking around the town and in getting a negative taken at Parks Gallery. Had a nice little talk with Miss Lewis. In the afternoon I walked around town, visited with Mrs. Smith & Mr. Hoyt and about five, went around to Mrs Elliots. Miss Elliot was not at home so I concluded to go back again after a little while as they said that she would be in soon. Called on Miss Louise Elliot again about seven o'clock etc WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1867 Found Miss {inserted: Louise Darling} Elliot to be rather a pleasant girl. We had a very jovial old fashioned talk with her about our adventures during old college days our fictitious correspondents etc. She gave me an invitation to her the following evening but alas!! I could not go. Ma and I started for home again about nine. Stopped at Mr. Howe's to {warm?} & got home again about two o'clock. Found everything all right. Snively had been cuting & getting up wood doing chores &c. since I went away from home. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1867 I went out to Dover last night and attended the Presbyterian Tea-meeting. They had a very good tea and afterwards a good variety of speakers Such as the Rev's. Messrs. Swain, Craigie, Burns, {Gunner?}, & Laird. Got home & to bed about nine. Snively & I cut wood in the forenoon and in the afternoon we husked corn. I spent the afternoon in visiting with Mr. �Howell and had a very pleasant time talking with the old gentleman. He said that he would let me have money to pay Grandfather Olds. Good. FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1867 As soon as I had finished my chores this morning I went to see if I could not get John Matthews to come down and help me kill the beef; but he could not come. Leonora played a few lines on her new organ which is a very fine one indeed. Snively & I got ready for killing the beef before noon. I killed it after. We got along very well considering our little experience. Finished up our job about six by which time I was pretty well chilled through. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1867 Snively and I cut up the beef this morning. Got started for Simcoe about eleven. Took a quarter of beef to Mr. Willoughby. Took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Willoughby, after which we went to Donelys & paid him for my books. Went to Colonel Wilsons office to see about getting a probate for Pa's will. Stopped at Mrs. George Matthews for H. {Misener?}. Got home about dark. Wrote a letter to Springer and had a good bath. SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 1867 Got ready and started for church this morning with Ma; and Mrs. Howell who has been staying with us for the last few days. Heard the Rev. Mr. Laird preach. After church we went to Mr. Bowlbys for dinner. Stayed there until church time to night. I spent the afternoon very pleasantly talking and reading, with the girls. It stormed so furiously when we got ready for church that we concluded that we had better go home and, we acted accordingly. MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1867 Did not get up this morning until nearly eight o'clock, as I did not feel real well on account of having a bad cold. Went to George Matthews to sharpen a Buck Saw and Hand Saw. George rather surprised me by saying that I owed him fifty five dollars for threshing; "whew"!! Snively husked corn before noon and he and I cut up some wood in the afternoon. Spent the evening in writing a letter to W. H. {Rawnd?} TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1867 �Finished up my chores about nine, after which I took the hide off from a dead sheep and dressed it and cut it up. In the afternoon I cut up two quarters of the beef and put it away. Cut wood towards night at which Snively helped me. He {Broke?} roads and drew up a couple of loads of wood. Spent the evening in writing a letter to my friend John Saunders And in talking to Walter Olds who is stopping with us right at present. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1867 Carried up the sheep sack this morning and got ready to go to Dover. Started about eleven. I took some hides to Lawson's tannery and went from there to Francis Wares. Had a good visit with him. Leonora went out with us. In the afternoon I went over to town on a little business with Riddles and Mr. Lawsons. Took tea at Mr. {Marrs?} and started home afterwards started Stopped until the mail came in. Got home about eight and found everything all right. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1867 I felt very unwell this morning from having a bad cold. Made up my mind this morning to starve my cold but I had to have the haystack drawed in for the stock. Had to take dinner in consequence. Snively helped me to draw in hay--got in four loads before night. I payed off Jane Lewis to-day and expect to be obliged to do all the churning and milking after this. Had to put off both too night. Leonora and Walter are still with us. FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1867 Walter built fires for me this morning & when I got out of bed I found myself pretty sick. Ma was complaining too we both kept getting worse and about three we sent Snively after the Doctor. He soon came and said that he was afraid that my fever would hang on me for some time. But he did not think that Ma's was quite so bad. Stuart gave me an emetic which I took and it made me as sick as a dog. Went to bed about one. Fortunately Walter & Leonora still are here. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1867 Remained in bed the whole of this forenoon as I did not feel able to get up. Walter milked my cows for me & Leonora got breakfast for him and waited on Ma and I very nicely indeed. Got up at twelve and after dressing and cleaning up etc. I read some. Took dinner about four when Walter came back to cut Sunday wood for me. Mr. & Mrs. Wilsons came out towards �night & helped me to do up my chores etc. Later Dr. came and to night he said Ma was doing well. SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1867 I felt pretty sick this morning but had to milk and do some other little chores notwithstanding. Mr. Wilson helped me some and Mrs. Wilson made up the beds, got breakfast etc. Ma still improves & I think we will both soon be well. I laid around the forenoon and Lydia Matthews came down in the afternoon and got up a very excellent dinner for us of beef soup etc. Felt much better after eating of it. Unckle McFell was up to see us this morning; we had a good talk. MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1867 I started out this morning to work notwithstanding my ill health. Snively and I shovelled roads and cut up a load of wood by dinner time. In the afternoon we cut up wood in the woodhouse etc. About dark Frank Springer turned up. Personally, I enjoyed the evening talking with him very much; although I had to churn and work butter and sundry other little jobs. Got to bed about twelve. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1867 Did not get up until daylight this morning. Got breakfast and fixed up things about the house. Springer helped me milk after which we started off for a girl for Ma. Hellen Mcfell promised to help us a while, or until Ma got better. We got to Dover all right & took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Laird. In the afternoon we called on Mr. Hane's folks; on Mary Jane & on Mr. Bowlby's. At the last place we had a very pleasant time. Got home about sundown. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1867 Walter Olds built fires for us this morning. I spent most of the forenoon in cutting down and cutting up an oak tree with my man. In the afternoon Frank Springer helped me to saw up a tree with a cross cut saw while Snively got up a load of {wor?} or so. Felt very uncomfortable today from my cold which gave me a bad headache. At night my friend & I had a real pleasant time talking about old college days, smoking etc. This has been a very beautiful day although it was a very cold one. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1867 �Franklin and myself started for Simcoe as soon as I could get my chores done and get ready. Got in Simcoe about noon and after doing some shopping started for J. B. Carpenters. Found them all well and spent the afternoon talking and reading the news. Went with Ed and Min to Mr. Duncan McCall's party. Found Mr. Bowlby's folks there from Dover. Louise among the rest. Had an exceedingly good time during the evening. Did not go home until after midnight had long past. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1867 It took Frank & I from midnight until daylight to finish chatting with the young ladies and to get home. Felt rather blue all day to day but knocked around at work mostly all day. Mr. & Mrs. Sweetlove came about noon and made us a nice little visit. They went away about four. Franklin Springer and myself went down to the Port too night to spend the evening at Mr. Bowlby's. Had a very pleasant time if I did feel sleepy. Got home by eleven o'clock. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1867 Felt some better this morning than I did last night as well as Frank. Ground up my hay-knife and when I had finished Mr. Allen Culber & family came together with Unckle Homes & wife. It rained real hard nearly all day and froze nearly as fast as it came. Had a pleasant visit with our folks who went away about five or thereabouts. Snively sawed wood most of the day. Had a good bath tonight as usual. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1867 Was a little lazy this morning in my feelings so that we did not get out to church. I[t] stormed very bad. However, Frank & I spent the forenoon in reading some of our old letters at which we enjoyed ourselves well. We started out for Dover towards night and went to Mr. Herrells. Frank and I {joc?} to {Lea?} with them. Went to church and heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach a very good discourse. Got home again about eleven. Found things all right. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1867 Walter got up first and built fires this morning. I helped Snively to cut up the old "oak tree in the lane." In the afternoon I cut up wood in the woodhouse and churned for Ma at which Frank helped me. We started for the port about five and went to Mr. Wares to spend the evening. I had a good time talking with Mattie Burk & Miss Howell. Saw them home of �course. Sparked the Miss Ella Jones & Frank {here?} until two or so. Cut out some of the poor boys. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1867 George Buck came over this morning. I started for Unckle P. Wykoffs as soon as we could get rady. Got there all right about noon. Took dinner with them & went over to see Miss Bell McCall afterwards, but unfortunately the dear lass was away from home. We went home about five and concluded that I would take a good nights sleep. Snively cut up some wood and drew up a load of s--. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1867 At about nine we started off for another visit. Ma went along with us this time and we went up to Allen {Eaubvers?} for our visit; found the folks at home. Spent the day very pleasantly. Frank put in a good time singing etc. with Miss Culver to the edification of the rest of us. Started on our way home about six stopped at the Missionary meeting in Dover. Before which Frank & I had a good smoke together. Got home & to bed about twelve. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1867 My old friend started for home this morning about nine. I felt a little bad to see him go, for we have enjoyed our visit together so well. I went to work at drawing in the remainder of the hay- stack. Snively helped me at it. Got in four good loads by night--which took it all in. Felt a little lonesome too night but Walter came in and took tea which cheered me up some. Felt pretty tired after pitching hay all day. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1867 As soon as Snively and I had finished our chores we started with the big white-faced cow for Carpenters Mead farm. Had a rough journey going out as our cow got away from us and we had a hard time catching her. Saw an awful run-away on the gravel just above Beaupres. Started for home with my thoroughbred Durham bull about one. Fell in with my sister's cow on the way and drove her home too. Got home about four all right only I felt very tired and sore. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1867 �Snively and I spent a good part of the forenoon in cording wood in the woodhouse. We husked corn the remainder of the day. Have about one day's work yet. After doing my chores I had to churn for Ma and do sundry other little jobs. Had my Saturday evening bath as usual. Sorted over a lot of apples etc. This has been a very stormy blustery day. The snow & wind come from the southwest. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1867 This was a very windy cold dreary morning so much so that Mother and I made up our minds not to go to the quarterly meeting which was at Woodhouse today. Stayed at home all day and occupied my time in reading etc. Had a very proffitable and happy day religiously. I have endeavored to consecrate myself ^ wholy unto the Lord and He has blessed me with an outpouring of his spirit. Truly it is good to wait upon the Lord and to walk in his paths. My sincere prayer is that I may never depart from there. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1867 It was pretty cold this morning but the wind blew strong from the South. After doing our chores Snively and I cut wood until noon after which we I put up a door on the west shed for the sheep to go through. Husked corn the remainder of the afternoon at which my man helped me. Caleb Matthews was down {here?} too night. I spent the evening reading, cleaning up my face etc. The weather is becoming a good bit stormy. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1867 The weather begins to moderate. The South wind blows up warm too-day. The forenoon Snively drew up some wood and I helped him to draw up a load of rails and boards. He husked corn in the afternoon and I made a shelter or pen for the chicks under the west shed. I settled up with Snively this evening, we came out all fare and square. Had to churn afterwards. Walter stopped with us again too night. This has not been an extra day religion {cut off} WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1867 Did my chores this morning first thing after breakfast. After which I made a feed box for the cattle. I went up to John Matthews for dinner as this was his birthday. Went up to Georges in the afternoon to sharpen my saw. Bob {Lorrie?} was there and gave me my hay knife. I had a �{spear?} talk with George about his account of threshing against us. Came to the conclusion that I had better pay him. Ma and I got home all right and found things serene. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1867 Got my stock fed in good time and Ma and I started for Dover about ten. I took a grist to mill. The creek was very high down by Smiths on account of the great rain and thaw yesterday. The sleighing was very poor in places. After doing our little chores we went to Mary Janes and took dinner. In the afternoon I called on Mr. Howell to see about some money and had good success. Had my horse shod and we started for home about four. Found all right. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1867 After doing my chores I went out to show Snively where to cut some wood for himself and helped him some. Afterwards I went to work at a sheep rack. Helped Snively to load some of his wood after dinner and then went to work again at my sheep rack. At about five I started for Bucks, got there in good time. Had a good talk with them on matters and things. Got home about nine. This has been a windy cloudy day. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1867 Walter sharpened my saw this morning before he went away. I went to work at the sheep rack after doing my chores. Got it almost done by noon. In the afternoon I went to look after my boom across the creek under the bridge by Browns. It had broken loose and gone away. {Louise?} Ryerse was over this afternoon. I helped Snively to thresh peas most of the afternoon. Threshed two florins with the horses. It rained this morning. Very windy since. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1867 I went over to the Millright church this morning for a change. Heard their crack preacher, the Rev. Mr. Sumner preach. I was perfectly disgusted with the sermon and made up my mind that it would be some time before I would go there again. Heard Father Messmore in the afternoon after which I stopped to class. Had a pretty good time. Father Messmore stopped all night with us. Had a pleasant talk with him. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1867 �Father Messmore went away home this morning. Snively and myself worked at cutting wood in the corner of the field by Browns. I went to the port towards night with the horse and sulkey. Took Turner some flour and did a little shopping and came home again. After I had got home I had to churn and do my chores. Got through about ten. This has been a very beautiful day just like Spring. I still feel the Lord precious to me. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1867 We have had a cold North East wind too day all day. This forenoon my man and I shoveled snow in the lane, so that in the afternoon we managed to draw up some wood. I cut wood in the afternoon while Snively drove the team. I had to become churning maid again too night not unconciously either. I would not like to be the hired girl. If such was the case missus and I'd fall out. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1867 Did not make a move this morning as soon as I would like. "Early to bed & early to rise" is my motto, if I do find it hard to put it in practise at all times. Snively and I cut some wood in the wood house this morning and in the afternoon he threshed peas with the horses. I broke my bay colt to lead and afterwards helped Snively at the peas. Ma is quite unwell too night with a cold. I spent the evening pleasantly in reading, "My farm of Edgewood," etc. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1867 Mother was pretty sick this morning, so that I had to get breckfast and wait on her most of the forenoon. It commenced snowing pretty hard towards noon and by night we had good sleighing again. Mr. Strand{?} and Mr. Shearer{?} were here just after-noon to see about starting a cheese factory. Threshed two florins{?} of peas afternoon and in the evening I washed dishes for Ma and did other little jobs for her. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1867 I had to get my own breakfast this morning as Ma was very sick. I had to wait on her most of the night. This morning I went up to Wilkinsons to get a girl but did not succeed very well. Elizabeth came home with me to stop a little while. In the afternoon I went out after the Doctor for Ma and after Mary Jane. While my sister was getting ready I went over to Mr. B's to get a look at my "ducky." Saw her of course and had a pleasant little time of it. Received a letter from {friend?} Springer. Got home by nine. �SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1867 Had a very good night sleep last night, and this morning mother was a good deal better. The dr. said that she had every symptom of inflamation of the Bowells. This forenoon I helped Snively at the pea threshing and we got done by dinner-time. In the afternoon we cut some Sunday wood and cleaned some of the peas through the fanning mill. Unckle McFell & wife came to spend the evening; had a pleasant time. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1867 Mother was very sick last night; about two in the morning I went up to John Matthews after Lydia to come and wait on Ma. Mary Jane is still here and is going to stay until Ma gets better. I stayed at home to day until towards night when I went out after the Dr. for ma he said that she would soon be around if she did not catch cold and took her medicine properly. Went to church. Heard Laird preach. Saw my "ducky" of course but could not talk with her. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1867 I was permitted to have a good night's rest last night and felt all right again this morning. Mary Ann Wilkinson came last night and we got her to stay a while with us. My sister and her attended to ma last night. Snively and I cleaned up the peas this forenoon and carried them into the Constables. In the afternoon we cleaned and sifted a lot of tymothy seed, cut wood. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1867 Ma was a considerable better this morning, so I went to work with a hopeful heart. Snively drew up wood before noon while I went over to Peter Ryerse and to Browns to see about cows for the dairy. Did not succeed very well, as their cows were but few. In the afternoon I took Mary Jane to her home and while in Dover called on Mr. Howell. Had a pleasant chat with the old gentleman. On my way home I stopped at Mr. {Strand?} a little while. Got home, and found ma not quite as well as before. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1867 My mother was not quite so well this morning but her sickness seemed to be in spells. Snively and I drew up two loads of hay this morning and in the afternoon Mr. Howell together with numerous other visitors. Unckle Homes & wife came etc. I was brought three hundred �dollars by Mr. Howell. Laird was here and Mr. & Miss {Noll?} etc. etc. Unckle Homes went for the Dr. for mother towards night. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1867 Got my chores done this morning in good time and afterwards I went to Dover after some medicine for my mother. I paid up the store account of Wares and wrote a letter to Mr. Hoyt to inquire about those photographs. Stoped at my sisters on my way home. Got home about noon I found ma about the same. Snively and I cut up some trees in the saw ground for the drag-saw in the afternoon. Mother was not quite as well to night. She complained of being very sick FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1867 I was very uneasy last night about ma. She was so very sick. I sent for the doctor about ten at night. Towards morning she gradually improved. The Dr. staid all night. In the morning I took aunt Maria to the Port. While there I got several things for ma and after dinner called on Miss Louisa. Had a good time. At three I started for home with my sister. Found ma a good deal easier, than when I left her. This has been a lovely day. SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1867 Mother was pretty bad this morning. And as for myself I began to feel the effects of being up nights. But Ma is certainly geting better so that I will have a chance to sleep again before long. Laird was out this morning. I went down to pay Grandfather some money to day. gave him two hundred and forty six dollars. I came home with the conviction that he had tried to cheat me out of $100.00 & that I must see him again on the subject. SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 1867 I was called up this morning about two, to see ma who was very bad again. Stayed up with her the rest of the night with my sister. This morning she began to get better and about seven was quite easy. Throug the day there was a great many {one?} to see her notwithstanding the cold wind and storm from the East. Did not enjoy this Sabath as well religiously as I would like but hope that I may be more devoted in the future Went to bed farely early to night. Farewell. MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1867 �Ma was a good deal better this morning. As soon as I had got my chores done I went down to Grandfather's to see about the Mortgage. Had a seedy time with the old gentleman who tried his best to cheat me out of my eyes, almost. Got through at last, gave him my note for ninety dollars. Payable in six months & took the mortgage. Took Mary Jane home this afternoon, & while I was waiting for Miss Howell I went over to see my ducky. TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1867 {handwritten: Thursday} I found it snowing pretty hard this morning so that the threshers did not come until nine or ten. I went over to James McBrides this morning to get his help but did not succeed. I made out to get John Snively about noon. Got to work after dinner and threshed the cloverseed of from the {shaw} in about three hours. I had a dusty place and when night came it felt as though I had the chill fever. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1867 After doing my chores this morning I helped Unckle Homes at fixing the Wood-house We managed to get the stairs up and the sleepers in and by night the floor mostly laid. In the afternoon I cleaned out some barrels and filled them with pork. I have some good times talking to the {sendies?} etc. of whom we have a goodly number with us at present. The machine came too night but it is snowing & I am afraid of tomorrow. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1867 I had a pretty good time at Mr. B’s last night. Afterwards I went over to Mr. Howell and found Miss Burke there. Had a very pleasant little time. I saw her home and spent some time at Mr. Lairds pleasantly. Miss Howell went home with me. Snively and I got up four loads of hay to day. Unckle Homes and Aunt came to day. He worked at the stairs in the afternoon; in the evening I went to see about the threshers. FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1867 I set up with mother last night and this morning as a consequence I feel somewhat sleepy. Went to threshing cloverseed again about nine and got done about noon. In the afternoon Unckle Homes & I cleaned up some cloverseed & hung a door at the waggonhouse. Visited with Mr. Howell most of the afternoon and with John Matthews. This has been a beautiful day but the snow has not yet gone but will be soon I fear. �SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1867 Snively and myself cleaned through the cloverseed this forenoon and cut some wood. In the afternoon I went out to Dover and took Miss Howell home. I went out in the cutter but, as fortune would have it, we had to go on bare ground most of the way. My sister came back with me. It has been a very beautiful day, and what snow there was on the ground had to suffer destruction. Got a letter from Mrs. Hoyt. SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 1867 I had to set up last night as a consequence this has been a sleepy day. Spent the forenoon in cleaning up and sleeping. Rev. Mr. Laird was here just before meeting. I went down to the school-house there was not enough of a congregation to have service, on account of the snow. Mother became a good-deal worse towards night so that I had to go for the doctor. He came out in good time and seemed to think that he could soon check Ma's disease. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1867 I went down to Mr. Wooddricks this morning to look for a girl for ma. Had pretty good luck. Made some pickle for my pork, after which I took my sister home again. The roads were very bad. While in town I called on Mr. Halls folks. Had a pleasant little chat there. I did some shoping and then went to Mr. Laird for a little while. Saw Mr. Willoughby. Had a nice time. Saw Miss Bowlby on the streets with Miss Douglas. TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1867 Mrs. Coppway came home with me last night to stay with ma. I went over to P. Ryerse after a clover sieve this morning. Cleaned up cloverseed the rest of the forenoon. Afternoon I split some wood and worked around the woodhouse. Gave the School teacher an order on Mr. Craigie too night. John Matthews came in too night. Mother is still gaining slowly. This has been a warm day but cloudy. We put Charly into drawing wood for the first time. He went first rate. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1867 I was permitted to have a very good nights rest last night; Mrs. Coppway waited on mother for me. I cut some wood this morning and pickled the pork. Snively drew up a few loads of wood before noon. In the afternoon we cut up a lot of elms etc. ready for the drag saw. It has �been a pretty blustery day and cold. Caleb Matthews was here to night after grass seed. Mother does not seem to get better very fast. THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1867 I stayed up last night to keep fire and to wait on mother. This morning I went over to Samuel Ryerses to him to saw up my {samwares?} wood but he was not at home. Went after John Snively afterwards but he was not at home. Went home again and cut wood until noon. After- noon Snively & I cut some more logs for the drag saw until towards night. This has been a very cold day & blustery. Mother is beginning to improve quite fast. FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1867 I went over to Samuel Ryerse’s this morning first thing to see about getting the sawing done. I then went over to James {McBride?} to get him to help but he was not at home. After Breakfast Sam. & I went back to pick out a place to saw. I then went over to Billy Austins to see if he would run the saw. Snively carried some corn to the woodshed & I cut wood etc. towards night I found another {swope?} & then went to Dover. SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1867 I was at a great debate last night in Schofield's hall did not get home from it until midnight. Stayed up and kept fires the rest of the night. I went over to James McBrides this morning and did some little jobs around. I sent Snively after a {crotch?} to draw logs one for the drag saw. In the afternoon we killed a sheep and dressed it. I went over to J. Barnhardts to get my hair cut. It has been snowing hard most of the day from the east. SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 1867 Had to keep fire last night again for mother. This morning as soon as I could get my chores done and get ready I started for Dover with Mrs. Coppway got there and to church in time to hear the Rev. Mr. Laird preached. After which I went to Mr. Bowlbys to dinner & from there I went to church in the evening. Had the exquisite pleasure of seeing Louisa to church and home again and in the meantime we had a very pleasant talk together. MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1867 �Kept fires for mother again last night and this morning did not feel in very good trim for work. I had to go after James McBride, John Snively & Brown in the morning. We got to sawing about ten and had very good success for by eight we managed to cut up about all our logs that were cut. Ack. Bobby was here in the afternoon a little while. Got {Jimmy?} to take the horse-power away for me after we had finished It was a very favourable day. TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1867 I was permitted to have an excellent nights rest last night but this morning I was about half sick with a cold. Mother is gradually recovering from her sickness This forenoon Snively and I drew up wood & also in the afternoon. We upset once and spilt out our wood. Frank Ryerse from Port Ryerse was here to dinner to day. He came after clover & tymothy seed. It has been a beautiful day a considerable warmer than of late. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1867 Kept fires and waited on mother last night but in the spare moments I took some sleep. Started for Simcoe about nine this morning too see about selling my clover & timothy seed. Rode the pet colt (Charly) up for the first time. I took dinner at Mr. Willoughbys and after started for Dover to try my luck there. On my way I stopped at Eber Decons to see a girl. Made a bargain with Schofield for the sale of the grass seed & then went home. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1867 It commenced storming this morning & too night there is quite a coat of snow on the ground. Snively got up wood in the forenoon I busied myself at cleaning up cloverseed spliting wood shelling corn and sundry other little jobs. This after-noon we split wood in the woodhouse on account of the storm. Towards night I sorted over some apples toward night. Mother is geting along nicely so much so that I was permitted to have a good nights rest last night. FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1867 Had a good nights rest last night. It snowed nearly all day to day from the northeast. The foreman Snively and I cleaned up a grist of wheat and this afternoon he drew up wood while I carried my tymothy seed to the barn and cleaned it with the mill made it nice and clean. Towards night I went up to George Matthews after a cloverseed seive. While there I filed my wood saw. Stopped to John Matthews and got my boot mended. Went to Sam. Ryerses afterwards and found a seive. �SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1867 I sifted my cloverseed this morning as soon as I had finished my chores. Caught a pig for Andrew Smith. Helped Snively draw up wood until noon and this afternoon we drew up three loads, after which I got ready and started for Dover. Rode Charly out and had a very rough time with him. He did not throw me off but came pretty near it. Called at Mr. Halls a few minutes. Going home I had a rougher time than coming. SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 1867 This has been a very stormy day. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here notwithstanding the rain. He took dinner with us. After noon or at three I went to the School-house to meeting. There was only a half dozen or so there so that we did not have preaching but class-meeting we had a very good one. I spent the rest of the day in reading the Guide and doing chores etc. This has been rather a lonesome day on account of the rain, besides I wanted to go to church to night. MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1867 Commenced this new week with somewhat better feelings than usual religiously. Snively and I finished up drawing wood about the middle of the afternoon. I then cut down the straw stack for the sheep’s bedding etc. Afterwards we split a little wood. Spent the evening in writing and afterwards I had a wholesome bath. I am now a little more encouraged about my work. than before, as we have now our Summer wood up. TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 1867 Got up in good time this morning and prepared myself for a trip to mill. I to Dover with my clover- and tymothy seed. Went over to Bucks before starting to find out the Simcoe price. Got to mill about noon & sold the grass seed to Schofield for the cash. In the afternoon I called at Mr. Bowlbys where I had a pleasant time, also at Mr. Howells. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Left two hundred of flour {florin?} at my customers & drove home in the cold wind. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1867 I found a couple of lambs this morning for the first. During the forenoon and afterwards Snively and I split wood in the woodhouse. Got along very well. Towards night after doing my chores I went to Caleb & George Matthews to pay my threshing bill. While at George's I saw �a young Matthews a few hours old & a fine boy too. Went to the prayer-meeting afterwards where we had a very profitable time. Got home about nine. THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1867 It was a very cold night last night for March, but there was no lambs frozen to death so that it made no difference with us. Snively and I got up hay again to day from the hay-barn. Got four loads during the day. Spent the evening in looking over my books of etc. etc. Afterwards I took my usual smoke which afforded me of course a wonderful amt. of comfort. I must either get me a companion or else smoke more than I do at present. FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1867 Made myself scarce this morning from my bed in good time. After doing my chores I started for George Bucks with the horse & cutter. I took some clover & tym. seed for him in the cutter. Worked nearly all day at Georges at making some feeding racks for his sheep. Did not get quite done by dark. Went home after dark and found things all right side up. May Ann Wilkinson talks of leaving us; Alas!! SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1867 This morning I went over to Bucks for the purpose of finishing up the sheep racks for George; got done about noon. In the afternoon I started out in search of a girl in place of Mary Ann who went home this morning. Got to the Port about four and found things all serene. Going home Miss Flora went with me and on my way I stoped at Mr. McFells and prevailed on Hellen to go with me home for a week or so. SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 1867 This was a very beautiful warm sunny Sabath. In the forenoon I stoped at home and read a few pieces in the Guide. William Wilkinson & wife were here to dinner and after dinner we went to meeting at the School-house. It was Mr. {Symbumun?} appointment but he did not attempt to preach but allowed us to have a longer meeting. We had a very good time. Was quite disapointed in not getting out to the Port to night to church as I wanted to see Louise. MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1867 �This is April fool's day at last and a very stormy wet day it was too Tended to my sheep etc. most of the forenoon but towards noon I went to see after my booms along the creek. Found one and made it fast but the other had made off. Found him below the steam mill. In the afternoon Snively and I split wood in the woodhouse. Got one big pile done across the woodhouse. There was two lambs came too-day they got along nicely. Mother is not very well too night I am affraid she will be sick again. TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1867 I found my lambs all right this morning, and myself also, as a natural consequence. Snively and myself split wood too day. Got quite a good bunch split up before night. We have now almost filled the woodhouse wood & hope it will dry some time. Lost another lamb too night, I am afraid, from my carelessness in not looking after them as I should. I will do better too- morrow. This has been a lovely day. The {Dundass?} man was here too night. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1867 Mr. Westin from Scotts implement factory of Dundas stopped all night with us last night. Had a pleasant chat with him. I took my mother & help Flora up to John Matthews this morning. The roads are very very bad. Snively and I split & piled wood again too day. Finnished another pile. Had the ill luck to lose two fine lambs too day. Hang the luck. I attended prayer- meeting too-night. There was only a few there but had a good time. THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1867 After seeing to my lambs, doing my chores etc. I started for Dover to get some medicine for ma. I rode Charley out. The roads were very bad. Before starting home I stopped to see Mrs. Hall had a very pleasant little visit with her. Recieved a letter from Springer in which there was a photograph. Got home by noon. It rained in the afternoon so that I had a chance to visit with Mr. Howell who was here on a visit. FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 1867 It was still raining this morning. Found my sheep all right except one lamb which had kicked the bucket not long since. Talked with Mr. Howell most of the forenoon and did some little jobs arround the barn. This afternoon I tore loose the old fence by the woodhouse. George Buck & I went up to Matthews towards night. Saw George's big boy. Spent the evening at home at churning and reading etc. �SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1867 Worked a while at my fence this morning. Towards noon I went over toe Mr. Woodricks to see after a girl but she was not well enough to work yet. I went from there over to Bucks had all the sugar I wanted to eat and my dinner too. Towards night I went to the Port to see after a man. Took Charley to Mr. Bowlbys. Got some advice from him. Saw my {mare?} & came home. SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 1867 This was a beautiful morning, & a very lovely day. After I had washed myself and dressed I spent my time in reading mostly until three. When I went to preaching at the School-house. The Rev. Mr. Laird was there. We were favoured with a good time at class meeting. I went out to Dover to church this evening & took Miss Flora Wilson home. Heard {Work?} & Laird preach again too night. Had an awful time going home the old plank too night. MONDAY, APRIL 8, 1867 Felt rather blue this morning after my awful ride last night. Went out to the Port this morning to hire a man. I agreed to give him fourteen dollars and fifty cents per month for six months. Before going home I got Charly shod before I went home in the rain & found Haris and Samuel Ryerse there to ring my Bull and pigs. We soon did the job after which I went to see Sam's horse and made a trade with him. TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1867 Snively and I went to work at drawing in turnips this morning. My new man Thos. Grant came this morning and worked too day. We got in one pit of turnips and the mangels and carrots. Samuel Ryerse and I changed horses this morning. This afternoon I took the meat out of the pickle and hung it up today and smoke. Tended to my sheep and pigs etc. and then went up to Matthews after a turkey hen. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1867 Got up in good time this morning. Hereafter I have concluded to get up at five instead of six. My man found a considerable fault about board this morning and said that he guesed he had better leave. I told him he had better stay a little while yet for I did not know weather I could �get another man or not. It rained most of the day. We could not do much on account of it. Snively, John was here too night, he has not yet a place so good bye old man. THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1867 Thomas Grant my new hired man went away this morning. He was rather to green an Irishman to answer my purpose so I started him. I hired John Snively yesterday so that I am sure of help yet. He will be on soon. Snively spilit rails too day, in the chopping. I worked arround the house most of the day at a picket fence from the woodhouse to the lane. I had to churn to-night which I did not relish very well as I was tired beforehand. This was a beautiful day. FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1867 This was another beautiful morning. Snively split rails to day. In the afternoon I went up to W. Wilkinsons and had my jacket full of sugar. It was excellent. Mother, and Hellen went up in the morning. I rode my new mare too day for the first tie. She is a frisky beast and very full of life. Andrew Smith was here and set out a grap vine for me too day, for which I am to give him a peacock. SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1867 I felt a little better this morning than usual so much so that I did some heavy jobs before noon, build fence, puting up {bases?} etc. After dinner I took mother out to the Port for the first time in about three months. Attended the conservative meeting, and towards night went over to Bowlbys but found the folks all gone except Hellen who gave me some music. Left mother at Mary Janes and got home myself about eight found Hellen all right. SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 1867 It looked a little like rain this morning, but I started to the Port and got there and got my horse just out in time for church. After church mother took dinner at Mr. Howells. After dinner I run in to Mrs. Laird and to Mrs. Halls and finally to see Miss Bowlby who I found at home & alone in all her glory. Enjoyed myself very much especially at the latter place. Saw Miss Burke just before starting home. Ma went home with me. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1867 �It has, this morning, still the appearance of rain. but it did not commence fairly until the afternoon. Snively did not work this forenoon but this afternoon he washed {hens?} & helped me in the woodhouse at my picket fence. I spent the forenoon in geting things ready for seeding. but did not succeed in geting my drill in working order, but the cultivators and one harrow are all right. It is a splendid growing shower. TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1867 It has stopped raining this morning although it is still cloudy. I started out to help Snively cut up some wood. this morning for himself but Mr. Wright came for some wheat so I had to go & clean it up for him. Let him have five Bu. for $1.60 per Bu. This afternoon I set a couple of gate posts and afterwards went up to George's to sharpen a saw and make a chisel handle. It is actually raining, again. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1867 This was a beautiful morning and day, and we had a very drying wind. John Man and {us?} fixed a couple of booms accross the creek between him and us. After we got our job done Snively and I went to drawing up lumber and edging from the old water sawmill. Andrew Smith worked in the garden too day cleaning currant bushes etc. Mrs. Matthews took dinner with us too day. Went to prayer meeting too-night. Had a good time. THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1867 Another beautiful morning, than which we could not have a nicer. Truly we should be very thankful to God for his great goodness. I had the fence arround the calf pasture made a little higher so as to put the bull in after a while to have him {hurry?}. We got in a hole of potatoes this after-noon and I opened a long under-ground drain back of the barn which had been stoped up for a long time at the lower extremity. FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1867 I went to Dover this morning as soon as I could get ready, to sell my eggs, before Easter. Was quite surprised to see the stores all closed but soon found out that it was 'Good Friday.' It took me until about five o'clock to get what groceries I wanted; my news-papers etc. In the mean time I called on Miss E. Jones and also on Miss Howell & Miss Burke where I enjoyed myself as well as usual. �SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1867 The season is far advanced for the seed-time but God has promised a seed-time & harvest; as of course it will come. Too-day I started two teams on the oat-field by McBrides. My two colts went very well indeed. The earth was somewhat hard, which doubtless comes from the abundance of rain which we have had of late. George Buck was here for dinner. I have felt the witness to-day & have been happy in the Lord. SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 1867 This is Easter Sunday, the day on which some eighteen hundred years ago the Resurection of our blessed Lord, it is said, took place. Surely we should praise the Lord with all our hearts for his great love in laying down his life for our sakes. I did the work for mother this morning, mostly {Sick?} Buck was here for a while. In the afternoon I took mother out to Mary Janes, to take care of {Nilla?} who is sick with the measles. Was dissappointed badly too-night. MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1867 I was troubled last night with a touch of the blues but I have concluded to cast all trouble aside and make the best of my disappointment. It has rained nearly all day and with-all it has been pretty cold. Snively and I cleaned out the wagon-house and prepared our cultivaters drills ploughs etc. for work. This afternoon C. Matthews & I went to Smiths to consult on hiring a School Teacher for this Section. Mrs. {Cheily?} is a candidate. TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1867 John Snively came to day for the first. I have hired him for six months at sixteen dollars per month. I sent him after a girl this morning. We spent the day in leting off water, and sundry other little jobs. I hope that we will be able to go at our seeding again too-morrow, if it doesn’t rain we will, D. V. I am tired of keeping bach. and am glad that it is so nearly at an end, as I expect the girl in the morning. Spent the morning in reading, & writing to Springer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1867 I started both teams to work this morning on the oat-field but it commenced snowing about ten so they had to turn out. I hung a gate before noon, and after-noon all hands of us went to geting out earth from under the wagon-house where I intend to make an under-ground �shelter for sheep, I went to Dover too-wards night but ma did not want to come home until she had seen the doctor so I had to walk home & such a walk. THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1867 I worked at the fence in the door yard nearly all day. In the forenoon Snively and his man John got up three loads of hay from the ten acre lot. In the afternoon they worked the one at ploughing and the other at cultivating. I expected ma from Dover this morning but lo! she did not get home until afternoon. John worked the two colts together this afternoon for the first time. They went very well. Spent the evening in reading and writing, etc. as usual. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 1867 This has been a beautiful day but did not get much work done. John did not come & Mr. Snively spent the forenoon in doctoring his old cow, for the hollow horn. He ploughed in the afternoon. I worked in the forenoon at doing chores and leting off water etc. In the afternoon dug a few ditches and finished my fence in the door-yard did the chores at night. It looks like rain too night. Hope it will not come. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1867 Snivelys old cow was pretty sick this morning and towards night she went the way of all the earth. I did chores most of this forenoon, as usual spread manure etc. This afternoon I dug a ditch to let off a pond of water back of the barns. Snively ploughed all day. James McBride came too night with a cow. I had to churn after my other work was done which is a little unpleasant when tired. SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 1867 This has been another beautiful day, although it has been rather cold. Spent the forenoon mostly in doing chores cleaning up etc. G. N. B. was here a little while this morning. In the afternoon I spent a few hours in reading the Guide etc. Went too the school-house too meeting at three. Heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach. Had class-meeting afterwards. Captain McFell was leader. Had a very good meeting. MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1867 �I scratched out of bed in good time this morning. John came too day so that I could set both teams to work on the oat field. They got done cultivating a little after noon when John went to drilling oats with the colts. Got about two acres and a half done. I spent the day in doing little jobs arround one place and another. Made a pair of {bans?} in the afternoon. In the forenoon Clarke was here after Tym. Seed. It looks very like rain too night. TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1867 It rained this morning so that we could not do anything more at our seeding. John and I went after some black rasp-bery bushes and we next went down the creek to see about a boom. We found it, floated it down the creek and brought it home with the horses. In the afternoon it cleared off so that we went to work again. Mr. Snively to ploughing and John to drilling in oats. I put up a pair of {bans?} and fixed the fence by the wagonhouse. TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1867 This has been a very disagreeable day. We have had a very heavy rain against and the ground is soaking wet. In the forenoon John did not come but his father went up to George’s to get some plough irons sharpened and this afternoon he spread manure etc. John & I got a couple of booms up the bridge by Browns. This forenoon I went down to Mr. Smiths to see about hiring a Schoolteacher. Too night I went down to prayer-meeting. There was only one besides myself. THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1867 It was a very cold morning this morning, in fact it was about like winter. John Man was here with a cow. My two oxen both ploughed all day in the field back of the barn. I spent the forenoon in digging ditches, talking to John Man, etc. This afternoon I made a frame for Ma's honey-suckle and did several other jobs. Spent the evening in writing out an agreement between us Trustees and our new School Teacher. FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1867 It was a very cold morning this morning for this time of the year. There was about 3/4 inches of ice out of doors. It was a pretty cold day. John & his father ploughed this forenoon and afternoon Mr. Snively and I drained the oat field while John finished up sowing or drilling in the oats. In the evening I went over to John Mans to do some business about school matters. It took all the evening or until about ten o'clock. �SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1867 It still remains cold but before night it became quite warm and it has been raining a little. The two Snivelys both ploughed all day. In the afternoon I went to the Port with mother and after doing my business I went to Mr. Lairds and took tea. Met with a number of strange incidents in my business {Jones?} of {Hal Jones?}. I had company home as John McBride rode home with me in the dark. SUNDAY, MAY 5, 1867 This is the Sabath of our last Quarterly Meeting but it rained this morning so that it looked as though I would not be able to get out. But I went out in the rain & heard part of the sermon. After preaching I saw Mr. Laird dip two {young?} men from Mount Zion in the lake. Took dinner at Mr. Howells & went over to Mr. Bowlby to tea with Mother. We started home before church on account of the rough roads and dark nights. MONDAY, MAY 6, 1867 It still continues to rain & to all human eyes it would look rather unpromising as a seed time. But God's promises are sure & certain. Oh! how great is his goodness I feel that I can say "Praise the Lord oh my Lord praise ye the Lord." We worked at a gate in the forenoon & in the afternoon John went to Jarvis. While his father & I got in the last hold of potatoes. They were saved splendidly. TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1867 Got both teams started at the plough this forenoon again. but Mr. Snively & I got in the remainder of the turnips first. John & I went to Dover in the afternoon with a load of wheat. We took the colts out for the first time and I was much pleased with their actions. Got $1.90 for my wheat at the Miller. Had a cold ride home but got there all right about nine. Recd. a letter from my old college friend {Rowsom?}. WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1867 John & Mr. Snively ploughed all day in the field back of the barn. They almost finished the field. I did little jobs as usual all day; such as dig ditches, spade in the garden and in the afternoon I managed to get the boom chained up at the bridge at Browns. I went to prayer- �meeting too-night where I had to act as leader for the first time. It was rather hard but proffitable. THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1867 It is now geting dry enough so that we can proceed with our seeding. John & Mr. Snively finished ploughing the hill north of the waggon-house and harrowed a while before night. I spent the day in fixing fence arround the door-yard. did not get my job near done before night. Spent the evening in reading "My Farm of Edgewood." I still find that my hope is fixed on Jesus. FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1867 It still continues fine weather so that we get along nicely with our seeding. Mr. Snively & John harrowed the piece of round north of the wagon-house and towards night John went to drilling. I worked arround the barn most of the forenoon and this afternoon did some more little jobs arround the house etc. Mary Ann Wilkinson was here too-day. I had to churn again too-night and afterwards I read some. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1867 My men both continued on at the seeding. John finished up the field back of the wagon- house before noon and afterwards they both harrowed back of the barn the rest of the day. I got the drain back of barn partly fixed again in the forenoon besides cleaning up some barly etc. After dinner I went to Dover on foot and coming back I got a chance to ride with James McBride. Here ends another week another week nearer etc {illegible} SUNDAY, MAY 12, 1867 I have asked God to bless this day to my souls glorified wellfare & He has done it, for which I bless his most Holy Name. I have not felt very well too day from my own carelessness yesterday. In the forenoon I read mostly in one of the old Guides. Attend meeting after dinner and although I did not feel any great desire to go yet I was richly blessed. It is my most ardent desire to live nearer to God & to be more useful. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1867 �It commenced raining this morning about five & kept raining off and and on most of the day. We finished a gate this morning and afterwards John & his father went to ploughing until noon in the potatoe patch. This afternoon they cleaned up some wheat and then we went to work at fixing up some booms along the which kept us until night. I have been troubled with the toothache some for a while back & must have the dentist to work at it before long if it don't stop. TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1867 We were favoured with an old fashioned rain last night so that we could do nothing much to- day, so I sent John to mill and his father went with him. Mother and myself went up to Woodhouse while there I went to Unckle {Glower's?} where we took dinner and tea at John Gilberts. I leveled the plot of ground where pa was buried and made it look a little better. It has been a very cold blustery stormy day like March. Got home all right. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1867 There was a rainbow this morning & as a matter of course we had a very stormy day. John and his father ploughed the potatoe patch this forenoon and in the afternoon John harrowed in the field back of the barn while his father ploughed the strawberry patch. I spent the day as usual in doing sundry little jobs arround the house such as clean out the cellar fill the back etc. Went to prayer-meeting too-night where there was only two of us. THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1867 My two men both worked at harrowing too day in the field back of the barn. They got it ready to sow by night, but it has much the appearance of rain too night. I tore down the old beach, moved it & filled it with ashes for {and?} this forenoon besides I carried a lot of leached ashes away into the garden. Salted the sheep and found them all right excepting a lack of pasture. George Buck brought my papers from Dover and a letter from Granger. FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1867 It looked very much like rain this morning however it did not rain until after John and I had got the seed wheat from Smiths and got nicely too work drilling. The rest of the forenoon we worked arround the barn cut some pigs etc. In the afternoon John went to drilling again and Mr. Snively to dragging the straw-berry patch and afterwards to sowing cloverseed. I dug some in the garden and set out strawberry plants, and set out the Chillian wheat. �SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1867 Here it is, Saturday once more. Mr. Snively finished sowing cloverseed this morning and then he ploughed his garden. He then commenced ploughing the pea-ground by Browns. John got some seed wheat from Worth this morning and then finished sowing. In the afternoon we went to the Port. I too {took} another small bag of wheat to the miller. Mary Jane came home with us too-night with her family. It is warmer now than it was. SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1867 Mary Jane and her man were here last night & stopped until too night when I took Mary Jane home. My man had a colt last night ("Jessie") and a fine one too. Mr. Laird took dinner with us too day. I went to meeting after noon at the schoolhouse. Heard a good and proffitable sermon & had a refreshing time at one class-meeting. Took Mary Jane home too-night & had to come back in the rain. Got back all right however. MONDAY, MAY 20, 1867 It had stopped raining this morning but the ground was wet so I sent John to Jarvis to get the plough sharpened while his father ploughed in the field by Browns all day. John rooled the barley-field in the afternoon. As for myself, I had to clean up some wheat for George Matthews who sent after twelve bushels. In the afternoon I worked at fixing up fence along the creek. I have made a new start on my journey home. May God help me to keep it. TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1867 John worked at rooling wheat most of the forenoon while his father ploughed. In the afternoon it rained very hard so that we could not work out. As a consequence we carried on the work of excavation under the wagonhouse. I got the fence fixed up so as to keep the cattle out of the oats and springwheat. I have not enjoyed much of the love of "God" in my heart too day and I begin to think that there must be a deficiency somewhere, which I am asking my Heavenly Father to show me. WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 1867 It still had the appearance of rain this morning and it commenced again about nine. John did not come too day. Mr. Snively and I shelled corn before noon, and in the meantime had quite a conflab with Caleb Matthews about Anexation. This afternoon we worked at cleaning up �corn & wheat, and afterwards we worked at making gates until after four. I have not felt much of "Gods" grace in my soul to day, but feel that it is my own fault. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1867 It rained all night last night and it has continued raining nearly all day. This forenoon Mr. Snively and I got out more earth from under the wagonhouse. Towards noon we went out and fixed up the fence around the field by Browns. In the afternoon we worked under the wagonhouse. John did not work to day but went to Dover. He got our mail for us. Spent the evening in reading and cuting Canada Farmers etc. Enjoyed the blessing of my Heavenly Father too day more than yesterday. FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1867 This is the birthday of Her Majesty and as such I suppose must be kept sacred. Mother and I started for town about ten but did not get there in time to see the performances of the {Buttonart}. Spent the day in visiting our friends generally and enjoyed it very much of course. I was favoured with a very pleasant walk with Miss Hattie Burke in the evening. Got home about eleven. SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1867 As soon as possible mother I started for Simcoe got there about eleven. Went to Mr Murphy and had dinner. Settled up some little accounts with H {Missence?} & Dr. {Goverston?} in the meantime. Went with ma to Mr. Wells in the afternoon and afterward did a little shopping. We had a very heavy shower of rain about six o'clock and as a consequence we had a very muddy ride home. Got there all right however. SUNDAY, MAY 26, 1867 This was rather a beautiful morning after the storm but we could not go out to church on account of the bad roads. Spent the forenoon in reading and such like; in the afternoon I attended meeting at the school-house where Mr. Ware preached. After meeting we had our class-meeting as usual; had a pretty good time. Spent the remainder of the day in reading in St. Johns Gospel with great proffit. MONDAY, MAY 27, 1867 �John came this morning He and his father went to ploughing in the sod field by Brown's. Continued at it all day. I started of with Jessie to take her to the Stallion. I first went to Jarvis and then up to Isaac Wycoffs where I found him. The horse belongs to Isaac and is a fine one. I had a muddy time going home as I went through the sideroad from the town line to my place. Had to swim the creek. TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1867 John and his father went to ploughing this morning but it soon commenced raining so that they had to turn out. They went to ploughing again this afternoon. I righted up a boom up by Browns this morning. Mr. Laird came in the afternoon or rather took dinner with us. He came to see about getting a horse in exchange for his own runaway mare. I hung a gate in the lane. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1867 The weather was quite a good deal warmer this morning and has been improving ever since. John & his father ploughed too day. Peter Snively helped with his horse & plough. I have employed this day in doing a great many little chores etc. To night I went to prayermeeting, but it so happened that I alone constituted the whole congregation; however I was proffited by going. THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1867 My two men ploughed again too-day, but in the forenoon John furrowed out the potatoe patch prepared the carrot ground etc. They have almost finished ploughing the field for Brown. This forenoon I fixed a fence across the creek by McBrides. Dr. Sovereign {Loversign?} was here this morning after seed potatoes. I gave him a bushel. I planted the carrots this afternoon and also some other jobs besides. FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1867 Mr. Snively finished ploughing in the field by Browns while John ploughed {illegible} {Bart?} Snively in the big field. Towards night Mr. Howell came from Dover to let us know about a surprise party for Mr. Laird to night so mother and I went out and had a good time. There was quite a number present and Mr. Laird was presented with a purse of nearly thirty dollars. Mother and I did not get home until after mid {illegible} �SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 1867 It was cold last night but no frost. I harrowed with one horse while the old jentleman sowed peas. Mr. Ware came about noon to see about geting a hay mow. We soon made a trade--he agreeing to give me $15.00 to boot. John & I hitched up the new horse after dinner but he baulked so I took him back. Haw agreed to give me $30 to boot and said that the horse was true as a nail. SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 1867 We have had another beautiful rain for making things grow, as it was very warm. Truly God is Good. We did not have our minister to discuss with us to-day however he gave us an excellent sermon notwithstanding our little number on account of the rain. I have been much proffited too-day at reading the blessed Bible & my Saviour has been pleased to manifest himself to me in an especial manner. MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1867 We washed the sheep this forenoon at which my two men and Jessie McBride helped. We got along nicely. This afternoon Mr. Snively & John harrowed on the pea-ground while I ploughed potatoes etc. I have been enabled to keep my vows with the Lord this day, for which I bless his most holy name. I have felt much of the {love?} of my maker and have much peace and happiness of mind TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1867 Mr. Snively and John finished up geting in the peas this forenoon and in the afternoon they helped me to plant potatoes. I worked at planting all day. We did not get quite done. I have felt much of the goodness & love of my Saviour too-day and I feel {that?} I am growing in grace. I believe that I never felt so much peace of mind as I have enjoyed during the last week or so, & I think I never felt such a dread of sin. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1867 Nell foalded last night. The colt was very weak and we had had to lift him up once in a while all day. Mr. Snively & John & I finished the potatoes and John ploughed the garden. This afternoon they did not work. I went to mill & took a grist together with some wheat to mill. Got �back in good season. Weastbrook was there to-day & Mr. Murphy. Have had some precious sessions of prayer to-day for which I feel thankful. THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1867 Mr. Snively started for Dorchester this morning. John did not come to-day so that I am alone at present. Spent the day in doing chores arround the house. In the morning I put up some fence and stopped some hog holes etc. It has been a very warm day to-day and things are growing finely. I planted a lot of manzel seed too-day. I have not felt as much of the love of God to-day as is my privilege. FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 1867 John came this morning & worked to-day or rather this forenoon. in the afternoon he went up to Boston. We fixed up some fences and planted a lot of mangels. This afternoon mother and I went to Dover. The weather is at present very warm & has been for some time. I called on Miss Hattie Burke this afternoon & had a pleasant time. Have not felt well to-day and I have a bad cold. SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1867 I started for Simcoe this morning I had Grandfather to go with me to have the mortgage discharged but did not get the job done as we did not have a transfer from {Henry?} to himself. We took dinner at the North American Hotel. On the way home I called at Mr. McFells for ma got home before dark. I have this day a spirit of Thankfullness to my God for his goodness & tender mercy. SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 1867 This was a beautiful morning in fact the whole day has been very lovely. Mother and I went out to Dover this morning to church. We came home right after church. Spent the afternoon in such a sleepy way as not to make it very proffitable. I have not enjoyed as much to-day as have before, but I confess that the fault lays at my own door. I still feel the necessity of becoming more holy. MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1867 �I went up to John Matthews & from thence to Caleb & George {illegible} on business. Got home again about ten. Spent the remainder of the forenoon in fixing fences and a pair of {farrs?}. This afternoon I visited a good part of the time with Mr. Howell but I managed to fix the fence back of the barn in the lane. I have not felt much of God’s love today and too night. Feel quite sad about my waywardness. TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1867 Got up some {grass?} for John. {himself & C & Henry?} this morning and afterwards went to Dover. Got my horse shod and business finished and a great many other jobs done. Got home about four or five & then took up a horse to “{illegible}” for him to go after his sulky with. Have not had much enjoyment to-day religiously speaking but still trust in God. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1867 We were favored with a beautiful shower this morning. First thing this morning we fixed the fence accross the creek. We then got up the sheep and got to shearing after noon and by eight we got about 32 done. Both John & his father helped me to day. I have felt much better today than yesterday and have been favoured with some blessed seasons of prayer. THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1867 Mr. Snively and John helped me to finish shearing the sheep this forenoon and this afternoon The old jentleman & I took Charley to drive single. This afternoon John did not work but harrowed his pease. Towards night I took the two mares up to Irwins & did not get back until dark. I have not enjoyed very much of the spirit of my Heavenly Father too day. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1867 This morning I started for {Nelson?} with Charley he went along first rate and took me through in good time. Stoped at Caledonia for dinner one hour or so and at Hamilton on the mountain for water etc. I was very fortunate in finding the road through in fact it seemed as though the Lord lead me. I have felt much of his goodness tooday & too night & feel very grateful for the many {illegible} which he gives me. SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1867 �Frank took me over his place this forenoon and after dinner we started for the Camp-Ground we did not get there in time for service and started for home again just night. I got acquainted with Franks sisters & a number of others and had a very pleasant time. The {illegible} were not altogether ready for the meeting from all appearances, as they were not all settled down. SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 1867 I remained on the camp ground last night & slept with old {Nelson?} Springer got up in good time this morning and attended the prayermeeting at six. Helped the girls get breakfast and afterwards to wash dishes etc. Heard two sermons this forenoon one delivered by the Rev. Dr. E. {Ryerse?}. There was two other sermons in the afternoon. The ground was so awfully crowded that we could not take much comfort or good of the {illegible}. MONDAY, JUNE 17, 1867 I remained at the ground again last night and had a pretty good nights sleep. The sermons of too-day were very good in fact excellent. but their good effect was most effectually newtralized by the retiring minister of the circuit Mr. Turner who is very fond of showing his authority. The Rev. Mr. Laird was on the ground too-day. Frank came up too-night about eight. TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1867 I was very much taken up with the singing of the birds this morning. There is a lot of very delightful singing birds in the woods here. It was very cold last night. The services of too-day were spoiled by Mr. Turner as usual. The spirit of the meeting seems to be spoiled by him. My work too-day was pleasantly done in fact I like to wait on the girls so much that it don't seem to me like work. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1867 I helped the girls to get their work out of the way, which is of course a pleasant task. We had a very excellent meeting this forenoon in the absence of the notorious Mr. Turner. The most important feature of the morning's meetings was Frank's re-conversion which was a Glorious time for myself as well as for Mr. Springer & the girls. We {illegible} home too night. Frank & the girls & myself got home about twelve. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1867 �The Campmeeting folks did not get home last night until twelve and as a consequence we slept rather late this morning. As soon as we could get ready we started for the campsmeeting. I had the good fortune to have the company of Miss Springer on the way up. Of the high moral standing of this young lady I am very highly impressed. We saw the camp- meeting close & then went home again. Clement went with us. Had a good time visiting. FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 1867 Started this morning for home But before starting I had a very pleasant time with Frank and his sisters, the latter more especially. Took my departure about half past nine. In going home-ward too-day I went up the Dundas street as far as I could go and then turned southward and got on the Governors road and kept it to within four miles of Beauxford. Got at Mr. Hoyts about four spent the evening pleasantly. SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1867 I remained at Mr. Hoyt's last night and this morning started for home again this morning and had the good fortune to get there by noon found things all right. Mother had gone to Dover to see Mr. Laird about my safety. Spent the the afternoon in doing chores salting sheep cows etc. Found the things in good condition. John Saunders has been here in my absence. & I think that I will go down to see him too night. SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 1867 I stayed all night with my old fried John Saunders. This morning we went to meeting at {Lancaster?}. John had to preach. We took dinner at a Mr. Livingstones. I took my sister and little Netty out home too-night and afterwards went to church where I heard the Rev. Mr. Laird preach an excellent sermon. I have enjoyed the exercises very well and my private prayer has also been very precious. I can now say of a truth that "I am the Lords & he is mine." SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 1867 I did not get home from church last night until late. Saw Hattie Burke for the last time as she is soon to be married. Spent the forenoon in working arround the house hived a swarm of bees but after dinner they went off. Mother & I did up the wool. Mr. {Loversigh?} and lady were here this evening and made us a nice little visit. John ploughed on the orchard too day �& Mr. Snively {illegible} arround the apple trees {illegible}. I have spent a happy day too-day; the Lord has blessed my soul abundantly. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1867 Started for Dover this morning with my wool. Got along well with it. Sold it to Schofield for .30 per pound. Got home again by noon. This afternoon I cleaned off the buggy & afterwards went down to Grandfathers after a {transfers?}. John ploughed too-day in the orchard while his father dug arround the trees. I have felt much of the love of God to day in fact I have been happy in his love. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1867 All hands of us went to work this morning at our strawberry vines corn and potatoes. John cultivated out the potatoes before noon. We almost finished out the potatoes before night. I can now say as I never could say before the last few weeks or since the camp meeting, My whole purpose is now to glorify my maker in all that I do and I feel that he blesses me with a clean heart. I now feel his presence all the day long and my soul is indeed happy. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 1867 Mother and I started for the carding machine about seven. Mother started for stopped at Robert {Culkers?} & I did the carding business. Took dinner at Roberts and then went to Simcoe called at the Registry Office on business. Charly got frightened at Mr Wells while tied there and broke both {tills?} It was from an old squeaking wheelbarrow. We got home alright. My men worked on the Road to-day. FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1867 We had to work on the road too-day by night. we put on seven days out of twelve. Both John & his father helped me of course. Mr. Laird & Mrs. {Copper?} were here too-day & made us a good long visit. Hattie was {here?} married a few days ago at Mr. Lairds to a Mr. {illegible}. I have not enjoyed my religion too-day as much as I might have enjoyed it. O that the Lord would help me to overcome my weaknesses {entirely?}. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1867 �As soon as possible I got started for the grist mill. On the way I took E. Andersons sulkey home. While in Dover I went to see Mary Jane and several others. Got home about three o'clock. My men both worked on the roads too-day. Mrs. & Miss Howell were both here too- night. Too-day I have enjoyed much of the fullness of the spirits. The Lord has indeed blessed my soul. I am fully determined to be holy with the Lords help. SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 1867 Spent this forenoon in endeavoring to improve my spiritual knowledge. The Rev. Mr. Laird was here to dinner. Attended church in the afternoon where I was considerably profited. We had a good classmeeting afterwards. Spent the remainder of the day in writing a letter to E. S. and also in reading the sermons of William Carvosso. I have felt felt much of the goodness of God to-day. He still gives me the same peace which he gave me yesterday. MONDAY, JULY 1, 1867 This is the first day of the Confederated Provinces of Canada. Mother and I started for Dover about eight. There was an incredibly large crowd of people there during the day. There was about {500?} Volunteers present also the {Gunboat} {Briliance?}. The Soldiers were put through their drill and afterwards fired "Feu de Joye." Spent the day in looking on of course. Took dinner at the Bowlsbys & had a pleasant time. I have felt well too-day religiously. TUESDAY, JULY 2, 1867 My men worked at hoeing out mangels & carrots to-day. In the forenoon I helped them. This afternoon I put together the mower and went up to George Matthew's to get some repairing done for the mower and horse-rake &c. Spent the day also in a happy frame of mind. The Good Lord has been very near to bless my poor soul and to make me happy. It is indeed a good thing to serve the Lord. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1867 Got to work with the mower this morning in pretty good time and cut down two pieces of clover before night. Mr. Wilson & his lady were here the afternoon & to tea. Mr. Snively hoed & {wed?} carrots too-day & John cut arround stumps with the scythe. I went to prayer meeting too-night but there was no one there. I have enjoyed my religion much too-day. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1867 �I went to work this morning with the mower this forenoon cut about four acres in the field in front of the house. Mr. Snively hoed carrots beforenoon & this afternoon he worked in the hay-field. John cut arround the stumps this forenoon & this afternoon raked hay with the old mare. It has had the appearance of rain this forenoon in fact all day but it has not come yet. The Lord has been with me too-day, and blessed me abundantly. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1867 Mother and I started for Dover this morning. I had to see about getting the mortgage discharged. Had a {illegible} successful time with my business. We took dinner with Mr. Hall's people & spent a few moments with them very pleasantly. We were favored with a very beautiful rain last night and it is raining again too-night. Surely the Lord is good and to his mercies there is no end. I have not enjoyed as much today as yesterday. SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1867 Mrs. Chesly came over this morning and wanted me to help her make out the half yearly School report. It took us the whole of the forenoon and then we did not finish up the Report. John Snively went up to the carding mill to-day after his rools. The old jentleman hoed most of the day. I went down to Smiths and up to Caleb Matthews to get their signatures. I have felt very happy part of to-day while praying & contemplating the goodness of God. SUNDAY, JULY 7, 1867 Mother & I staid at home to-day expecting to have father Messmore to preach for us. But he did not come. For reasons which I cannot tell. Spent the day in trying to grow in grace to in the knowledge of the truth, as it is in Jesus. I have not felt well to-day, having suffered much with the tooth-ache. But notwithstanding all I feel that it is indeed a good thing to serve the Lord, "for his yoke is easy & his burden light." MONDAY, JULY 8, 1867 As soon as I could get started this morning I went to work mowing for Peter Snively on Bucks place. In the meantime he worked for me in the hay in my place. I cut about six acres and a half when I had to quit work on account of rain. My men did a pretty good job to-day, they got me three loads besides raking & putting up about four or five acres. I have enjoyed much confidence too-day in my maker for which I praise him. �TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1867 John did not come this forenoon. I sowed the orchard with Buckwheat and Mr. Snively harrowed it in today. This afternoon I cut {pease?} with the mower in the field in front of the house. John cut around the fence. Just night an awful accident happened me. The mower upset while going around the hill and never broke a thing excepting the seat. O how great is the goodness of God How manifold are his mercies. WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1867 I had to repair my mower a little this morning before I could go to work. Finished up the field in front of the house by noon. Mr. Snively rooled the orchard this forenoon and John cut around fences & stumps raked after the {windows?} etc. This afternoon we all went to getting in hay. Got in four loads by night which finished up the clover hay. I have felt much of the {richus?} of the grace of my heavenly father to-day. and can still trust in him with all my heart. THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1867 I suffered very much last night with the toothache and have made up my mind that if it deprives me of another night’s sleep I will go to the dentist. We all worked at drawing in our hay too-day and got all in that was raked up or {redy?}. We have now eleven loads in altogether. We are having a beautiful shower too-night. The Good Lord has entered my poor soul too-day with refreshing showers of His divine graces. Blessed be his holy name. FRIDAY, JULY 12, 1867 Mother and I started for Simcoe this morning about eight. While there I got the mortgage discharged at the Registry office. Mother had her teeth fixed etc. Got home a little after noon and found things all right. John cultivated the potatoes out this forenoon and his father planted some turnips & this afternoon he helped me to cock up hay. The grace of God has been given me without measure too-day & so {illegible} it bein alive, SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1867 I went to work this morning at mowing in the new ground field. Cut until noon. John cut thistles and his father put up hay this forenoon. After noon we all went to work at drawing in hay. Towards night ma and I went to town. I called on Mrs. Laird and found her pretty sick went to several places while there and had some pleasant little chats. Got home about ten. �SUNDAY, JULY 14, 1867 Mother and I went out to meeting at Dover this morning. Heard the Rev. Mr. Messmore preach an excellent sermon from "What dos’t thou here Elijah." We took dinner at Mr. Howells and as mother wanted to stay to night service we went over to Mr. Bowlbys for a while. Heard Mr. Craigie preach too-night. I have felt too-day that the Lord was still my {function?} and hope. {She?} the blessed fullness that there is in Jesus. MONDAY, JULY 15, 1867 I had to go over to Bucks too-day with the mower. Had a very rough piece of ground to cut got along pretty well excepting a few breakdowns. My men worked at drawing in hay too-day until the rain which commenced about two. Peter Snively helped helped draw in hay. I have had a few trials though the good Lord has brought me through. I have been more careless too-day than usual. The Lord help me to be more watchful. TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1867 Mr. John Man and George N. Buck came this morning in answer to request, to value the loose property prior to getting our Probate. John & his father cut thistles this forenoon. This afternoon they went to work raking & picking up hay in the new ground field. I got the mower home from Buck to cut down about three acres in the new ground field. I have made a new effort at serving the Lord & he has blessed me. WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 1867 This forenoon I finished mowing the new ground field. John cut around the fences & stumps while his father racked after the {winsons?}. We drew in the afternoon, got in three loads. Andrew Hall and his mother came out this afternoon & we had a pleasant visit together. They are going down to Kentucky next week. I still can trust in the Lord by faith although I have not the fullness which I like. THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1867 We got in two loads of hay this morning which was all that we had ready. I then went down to Smiths on business, and wrote a letter by dinner time to B. Clement. This afternoon I went to mowing in the ten-acrew field broke down twice driving the afternoon but nothing very �serious. John & Mr. Snively put up hay in the new ground field. I went to John & George’s to- night. The Lord has favored me with his presence. My soul has been happy in his love. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1867 As soon as I could get started this morning I went to mowing on the ten-acre-field. cut down a good piece before noon. John cut arround the stumps &c. while his father cocked up hay in the new ground field. This afternoon we got four loads of the new-ground-field. Mr. Howell was here this afternoon. I have been enabled to cast myself upon the Lord too-day & I have felt much peace of mind. SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1867 Mr. John Man & George A. Buck came this morning in order to finnish the Inventory of loose property. Mother & started for Simcoe afterwards. The executors were there and Aunt Lydia as witness so that we got our probate or {cut?} to get it next week. Mother and I took dinner at father Messmores and had a very pleasant little time. We then went home & from there to {Forest?}. The Lord has been with me to-day. SUNDAY, JULY 21, 1867 Spent the forenoon in resting and reading the Life of Carvosso which is very proffitable. This afternoon Mother and I went to meeting at the Schoolhouse where Mr. Ware preached. We had a pretty good class meeting afterwards which Capt. McFell lead. Mother advised me to go to Dover to meeting but I did not commence to get ready in time for which I am sorry. The Lord has blessed me too-day. MONDAY, JULY 22, 1867 I went to work this morning at mowing the last remaining piece of grass in the ten-acre-field. Got done by noon. John & his father cut thistles this forenoon and this afternoon we went to drawing in hay, got in four loads and are geting anxious to go into the wheat as it is ripe for the harvest. I have felt much of the goodness of God to day and have filt happy in his love. O what a blessed thing it is to serve the Lord. TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1867 �We went to work this morning at geting in hay got in one load and then John went to raking hay & Mr Snively and I to raking and cocking up the hay. Got it all raked and cocked up by night and one load home besides. I sold the jenny that I got from Mr. Ware too-day to Pierce Flanders for fifty-five dollars. The Good Lord has been with me too day and I have been happier than usual in his love. WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 1867 Mr Snively & I {ground} the cradle scythe and went to cuting wheat this forenoon. This afternoon we put the machine together and got ready for reaping. John did not come tooday and that put us back again with our work. I went over to John {Groves?} too night and wrote a little note for Mrs Chesly to the {Coventor?}. Had a pleasant time. The Lord has been as precious to me too day as ever. It is such a sweet service to serve him. Truly His yoke is easy & his burden is light. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1867 It rained last night and too-day too, so that we could not do anything at our wheat. This forenoon John & his father helped me to do some chores arround and I wrote a letter before dinner to E. S. and after dinner to Willie Rowson. Mother and I went to Dover this afternoon and while there we called and took tea with Dr. Stouart & lady. Had a very pleasant time. I still feel that the blessing of God is still with me. FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1867 As soon as the dew would dry off ennough to allow us to go to work we went to cuting wheat. John threw off and his father cut arround the stumps bound &c. We got about two or three acres done by night. We cut with the reaper and then bound a while. Mr Chesly was here too-night on shools business. Mrs. Chesly was successful in geting a certificate and is going to continue teaching our school. I have had some precious seasons of prayer too-day. SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1867 We finished reaping the wheat this forenoon and afternoon we worked at binding and seting up etc. John & his father helped me. After tea I went up to {forwins?} on the town-line with old nell. Did not get back until nine. I felt still as though I could spend and be spent for Jesus, and such is my determination, with his help. I have had some precious seasons of prayer too-day. �SUNDAY, JULY 28, 1867 Mother and myself went out to church this morning. There was no service in the one church so we went to hear Mr. Craigie. We went home as soon as meeting was over. Mary Jane & her man went with us. I went to meeting this afternoon in the School house. Rev. Mr. Laird preached. We had a good class meeting. My faith in My heavenly Father is still strong. He helps me to put my whole trust in Him. I felt that to live for Jesus is all my desire. MONDAY, JULY 29, 1867 The men and myself went work at geting in the remainder of the hay, from the ten-acre field. We finnished it before night, Having brought in forty loads. I have felt the same determination in my mind too-day as yesterday too press my way onward to higher and still higher attainments in the Christian life. May the Lord strengthen and lead me to do his whole will in everything. TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1867 John and I hoed in the mangels this morning until the dew was off when we went to work at drawing in wheat. We got all in, but two loads by night Gave Mr. Chesly our order on the Local Superintendent too-night. The Lord still gives me to feel that I am a Pilgrim in a strange country, & am seeking a city. I am all weakness, but my daily prayer is that he may turn my weakness into strength. WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 1867 My men worked at it hoeing mangels & carrott too-day While I went to mill with a grist. Took Mrs. Laird a hen and some chickens & had dinner with her. Got home again by six o’clock. Went to prayermeeting too-night. but there was none of our members there so that we had none. I have felt happy and contented too-day in the Love of my Maker. O may he shed it abroad in my heart more abundantly. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1867 Cut barly for Peter Snively this forenoon, on the big field. This afternoon Mr. Snively & I hoed potatoes. John went up to the carding mill too-day and brought his rools with Mothers. Miss Anderson was here to-night a little while. This forenoon the Good Lord filled me abundantly �with his Love. O how sweet it is to walk in his favour. May he lead me on to greater hights and depths of the riches of his grace. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1867 All hands of us worked at logging up a new piece of ground by Snively's house we finished the hollows by night. There was a man here too-day to look at my sheep & lambs did not sell them to him however. Too-night I feel much cast down. O I am so liable to do wrong & to make mistakes. May the Lord help me to do better & be more watchful. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1867 My two men worked at pulling and hoeing weed from amongst the potatoes too-day. I reaped barly in the big field for Peter Snively too-day. Mr. Dixon the butcher was looking at my sheep too-day but would not buy them at my price. My whole purpose is still to continue in the paths of righteousness. Such joy and peace as is brought by walking therein is more than language can express. SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 1867 Mother & I attended Church services at Dover this morning and also this evening. The Rev. Mr. Laird preached both times. I had my dinner at Mr. Howells & Mr. Laird gave me an invitation to go up to Woodhouse with him where he had an appointment at half past two. I went of course and had a pleasant time. Mr. Laird gave me some good advice about geting a wife. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1867 This forenoon we reaped our crop of barley which was only three acres. Afternoon the men and myself logged up the hillside next to the creek on the new ground. We finished up our job and had them all fired by night. They burned rapidly. John Snively is talking about leaving but I have not told him that he should go yet & I don't think I shall. I feel that same comfort & grace which the Lord only can give. TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1867 All hands of us went to drawing out manure from the barn-yard. We took out thirteen loads by noon. This afternoon we went to drawing in barley. We took in three loads during the �afternoon which almost included the whole of one crop for this year. I think some of abandoning this crop almost altogether for a time at least. We are working our best now to get ready for seeding. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1867 We got in the remaining load of our barley this morning and afterwards we went to drawing out manure from the barnyard. It has been an excessively warm day and too-night I feel quite exhausted. I arranged to get to the prayermeeting, however, but there was no one there save myself. I feel a stronger determination than ever to seek after things heavenly rather than {fuller?} things of earth. O that the blessing of perfect Love might be mine from day to day & from {illegible} to {illegible}. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1867 John did not come too-day so that Mr. Sinvely & I had to work at geting out manure alone. I am altogether out of {consate?} with John he is so unsteady and now he wants to go away threshing. I think some of leting him go and hiring an Englishman in stead. The Good Lord has been with me too day and has tried my trust in him. O may he always help me to be strong to resist temptation. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1867 This morning John came, so we all went to work at the manure. I worked some at trimming trees before noon. Afternoon Mother & I went to Dover. While there I called at several places for inst. at Mr. Howells, Mr. Higmans and at Mr. Sovereigns where mother & I took tea. Spent a half hour or so very pleasantly with the {Dr.?} I met with Jack Boss from Kincardine. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1867 This morning John & myself went to reaping oats we had the very good luck to get done about dark when we were tired enough to quit work. Mr. Snively cut arround the stumps, made a hay-stack. I have felt much more of the love of God in my heart too-day than usual. I bless & praise him with all my heart for his goodness. How sweet it is to be a humble & devoted follower of Jesus. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 1867 �The Good Lord has wonderfuly blessed my soul to-day. In the first place Mother & I went up to the Quarterly meeting at Mount {Jone?}; we were there in time for Love-feast which was a delightful time for my soul. The Lord helped me to give in my feble testimony, for which I bless his name. Oh! that I could praise the Lord more, to do more for him. He has been so very good & gracious to me, that I always feel ashamed of my feeble efforts to serve him. MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1867 My two men bound oats too-day and I went to Jarvis with the ploughs to get them sharpened for work. Cut barly for P. Snively part of the afternoon. Never in my life have I spent a happier day, in the Lord, than too-day. I have been enabled to exercise faith with regard to a perfect salvation from all sin & uncleanness. He has thereby greatly blessed my soul. Yea! I rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1867 It looked very much like rain this morning. I bound oats with my men a little while but it did not rain so that I went to work and finnished cuting Peter Snively’s Barly in my big field. finished about noon. Peter helped me bind oats this afternoon. We did not get our job of binding done. My oats is a splendid crop. As good as ever I {illegible}. Surely the Lord has not only blessed me in spiritual things but also in temporal. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1867 My men and I finished up the binding oats and got them set up by noon. This afternoon we got in five loads of oats. I went to prayermeeting too-night but there was no one there but myself, although alone the Lord was with me and blessed be his name. He has blessed me abundantly. I have enjoyed much in contemplating the goodness of God. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 1867 We continued geting in our oats too-day and by night we managed to get in eight loads which took all but a small {jay?}. I went to see about geting Threshers this morning, up to Matthew’s. After dinner I wrote a leter to {Elector?} Come I have been strengthened too-day, much. The Lord has been with me. I still find it sweet to hold communion with Him, and to be guided by his council all the day. FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 1867 �This morning we got in our last load of oats and afterward cut and dragged together an old elm which had fallen across the road by the woods. Mr Snively brought up wood for himself next and afterward went to Dover. John commenced ploughing in the big field. The ground {mows?} up very dry. Mr. Murphy & wife took dinner with us and towards night Mr. Howell came out and took tea with us. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1867 John & his father both went to ploughing this morning in the big field. One of John’s horses, “Jenn” had to balk and we had a sweet time with her. We got her to go towards night. I cut pease most of the day. Too night I went too see A Lang {illegible} to about working for me, too night. I have been enabled by the grace of God to live by faith in the blessed Jesus both too-day & yesterday. But my work has been unusually anxious. SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 1867 Mother & I went up Simcoe this morning to Quarterly Meeting. We heard the Rev. Mr. Philp preach an excellent sermon from, "Christ is all and in all." This sermon did me much good. And I could {realize?} by my feelings, the perfect truth of the text. We had our dinners at Mr. John Mr {illegible} where we staid until about six in the evening on account of the great heat of the weather. Did not spend the afternoon very proffitably. MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1867 John Snively and his father went to ploughing this morning& worked at it all day. I cut pease until about ten when the Rev. Mr. Laird came we had a pleasant visit together. They remained with us until about five o'clock. I then cut pease until dark, or nearly that time. I have not enjoyed as much of God's presence today as heretofore, but I can, and do, still put my whole trust in him. O how sweet is that trust. TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1867 My two men continued ploughing too-day and are geting along nicely. Mr. Broderick helped me cut pease too-day until the middle of the afternoon when he went home to fight fire. Spent the evening partly in writing to Andrew Hall &c. Surely we need not fear to walk with Jesus for surely he keeps his own through every thing. O for more & more of the Love of God in my heart every day. �WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1867 John cut arround the spring wheat field this morning and we then went to work reaping. Mr. Broderick and Mr. Snively worked at binding. We broke down in the middle of the afternoon after which we went to work with cradles. John is going away now as I have hired an Englishman in his place. He is going to thresh with George Matthews. O, may the Lord be my director in all my doing, for I want to do all to His Glory. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1867 This morning we went to work at cuting and binding spring-wheat. We cut nearly finished by noon. My new man commenced work too-day for the first. Just a little before noon a load of visitors came consisting of the following Mr. & Miss {Ault?} from Seaforth. Miss Douglas Miss & Hellen Bowlby from Dover. They stayed most of the day and I enjoyed my visit with them very much. I have had some blessed seasons of prayer too-day. FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 1867 Received a letter from the Rev. John Saunders last night who is now preaching at Owen Sound. We worked at our pea cutting too-day, my new man & Mr. Snively helped me. We did not get done quite. John Snively has surprised me by finding fault with my a/c {accounts?} which I gave him last night. I have tried my best not to overcharge him but still he found fault. May the Lord help me to rise above dealing dishonestly with my fellow man. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1867 John Mr. Snively and myself went to geting in the spring wheat this forenoon. There was only three loads from eight acres, on account of the dry weather. We took the Buck lambs away from the old sheep after dinner. My men then went to {pedling?} peas until night. Mother and I went to Dover towards night. The first copy of our new paper, the New Dominion, was given over too-night. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 1867 This morning after cleaning up I had a happy season of prayer. The Lord has been with me blessed be his holy name; his rod and his staff they comfort me. For atime this afternoon I have been lead to doubt some of the promises of my Heavenly Father and I have had a season of despondency. But surely the Lord is my strength and my strong tower, for I cried �unto Him and the tempter left me. I feel that the Lord is helping me to grow in grace more and more, week after week. MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1867 This Morning my men both went to thresh for Mr. Brown. We expect to thresh to-morrow, if nothing prevents. I went after hands this morning to help thresh found them in good time, afterwards I cleaned out the granary for the new crop. This afternoon I cut peas. I can still say that the Blessed Lord is my all, and in all. Glory be to his holy name, I will praise him for his wonderful mercies and blessings for my soul. TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1867 My men both helped Mr. Brown to finish his threshing. I cut peas this forenoon and this afternoon we went to threshing. We did not get started until half past two or thereabouts. My Spring wheat tussled out better than I expected. There was thirty-nine Bu. Of Barly there was fifty five bushels. The Lord has been with me too-day and still I feel that He is my rock and my strength, and that without him I can do nothing good. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1867 This morning we commenced threshing about eight got along pretty well and finished about five. My grain turned out as follows: Fall wheat, 87 Bu. from five acres. Barley 55 Bu from three acres. Spring wheat 39 Bu. from eight acres and Oat {367?} Bu. from eight acres. O the goodness of God in supplying all our wants and desires. He has been with me too-day and I have rejoiced in the blessed hope which I have, of eternal life. THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1867 This morning we went to work at geting in our pease. We succeeded in geting in five loads by night, although it rained some in the afternoon. I have no almost finished up my harvest and am ready to put in my fall wheat. My happiness in the Lord has not been so great too- day as yesterday but blessed be His Holy Name. I can still put my whole trust in Him & feel safe in his care. FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1867 �Mr. Snively worked at ploughing too-day while John helped me to get ready this morning to go to mill and then he cut cloverseed the rest of the day. Mother went out with me this morning, we took dinner at Mary Janes. This afternoon I went too see Captain McFells boat the D. Sharp. We {prough?} our new sofa home too-night I have felt he Love of the Father of mercies too-day. Glory be to his Holy Name. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1867 This morning we went to work at drawing in our last two loads of pease. We did not do much else beforenoon. Afternjoon Mr. Snively and John went to ploughing again. The ground is pretty hard and the plough runs accordingly. I went over to Bucks this afternoon to help thresh but had not been there long before Ware and Laird came to get some oats, so I had to go home and accommodate them. We had quite a jolly time going from Bucks. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1867 This forenoon my time was spent in reading the Life of William Carvosso. This afternoon I heard Father Messmore preach at the School-house. We had an excellent class-meeting this afternoon. Father Messmore came home with us and as usual I was much interested and strengthened in my Heavenly journey by his Godly conversation. O, the Lord has been so near and clear to me too-day, Truely it is a heaven below my Redeemer to know. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1867 Both of my men ploughed too-day. The ground is geting so hard that I am affraid we will have [to] give up some of it until we get rain. I visited with Father Messmore this forenoon. He started away about ten. I then set fire to some stumps until noon. This afternoon I spent some of the time in salting the sheep and cattle, afterwards I cut went to cuting clover-seed with the cradle. It is hard work for one. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1867 This forenoon and this afternoon my men worked at ploughing in the big field. Commenced ploughing the pea-ground to-night. I have been cuting clover-seed the most of too-day. but the wind blew so hard that I had to quit. I have had a very blessed season of in prayer too- day, & this afternoon the Lord has blessed me wonderfully. I have been favoured with a sweeter communion with my Saviour too-day than for a long time. �WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1867 We were favoured with beautiful shower last night which has done a great deal of good. My men went to harrowing the big field for sowing wheat. They worked at it all day. I have been doing sundry jobs too-day Such as firing a few sheep and fixing up the drill for use, I finished cuting the clover-seed. I have been enabled to trust in my Saviour too-day; but I have not enjoyed as much of his love as I would like. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1867 This forenoon my men both continued harrowing the wheat field. After-noon Mr. Snively commenced drilling in wheat. He got over five acres. Mr {Honsil?} came out this afternoon on a visit. I enjoyed my visit with him pretty well and went out home with him in order to cast my vote in the morning. Attended prayer-meeting too-night in the Dover Church. Had a blessed time. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively kept on drilling in wheat in the big field while John continued to harrowing. I spent a delightful night last night. My I did not sleep much but laid awake. My mind was occupied in contemplating the Divine things. O how sweet it is to put ones whole trust in Jesus. I received a paper too-day stating that Miss E. B. Cone was {drowned?}. This forenoon I gave in my vote & this afternoon raked up cloverseed. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1867 Mr. Snively did not help me too-day but prepared for his Quarterly {service?}. I drilled in four or five acres too-day & John harrowed and furrowed out the ground. This has been a good day with me although the tempter has given some unpleasant feelings & thoughts. But I am beginning to look for temptations and trials as my daily bread. I am more and more convinced, flowery beds of ease & happiness will not take me to Heaven. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1867 Mother took me to Dover this morning and that too rather against my will, but there it is hard to go against my mothers wishes. We heard Father Messmore preach this morning and in the evening Mr. Laird. We took our dinners at Mr. Bowlbys and also spent most of the �afternoon there. I have not have much proffited by my intercourse with others too-day. I feel more and more anxious to spend the Sabbath in a more careful manner. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1867 John and Mr. Snively went to ploughing in the big-field, for wheat. They have almost finished it too-day. I have spent the day in cleaning out ditches and just got done in time for the rain, as we being blessed with a beautiful Shower just now. I have been enabled to realize the {fuitures?} of the Holy Salvation which is provided for us. What blessings has not the blessed Jesus purchased for us? It is our full privilege to enjoy pardon holiness and heaven. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1867 My men both ploughed this forenoon. They finished up the big field. Snively did not work this afternoon. He is lame, and I am affraid he is going to be laid up with his leg. I ploughed in his stead this afternoon. This forenoon I finnished raking up the clover-seed. Sold a sheep too night to N. Mandeville. I have had my trials too-day for which I bless God. It is a proof that He Loves us to be chastened by Him. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1867 Mr. Snively was not able to work yet, so I had to take to the plough. John & I ploughed this forenoon & this afternoon. all hands of us went into the cloverseed. It took us all the afternoon to get one load on and off, the bunches were so small and scattering. Mother & Barbery went off berrying this afternoon. I have felt a blessed fullness of the spirit of my Heavenly Father this afternoon. attended prayer meeting too-night. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1867 John and Mr. Snively both ploughed this forenoon and Mr. Snively this afternoon. John went to Dover to get his shoes mended. I went down to {Colt Smiths?} this forenoon about School Matters. This afternoon Mother and I went to Dover. Recd. a letter from Andrew & one from Frank Springer. I am learning more and more the necessity of living by faith, from moment to moment on the blessed Jesus. One moments blessings does not suffice for every moment. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1867 �Mr. Snively and John both worked at the ploughing this forenoon in the pigfield. I spent the forenoon in cleaning up some seed-wheat for E. W. Smith. This afternoon all hands of us worked at cleaning up the barn floor etc. on account of rain. The Lord has been pleased to be with me another day And oh! it is so sweet to have the abiding witness of the blessed spirit I feel that the sweet promise the comforter has indeed been given to me. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1867 My two men worked at preparing the remaining portion of the big field for sowing they got it sowed by night. According to the drill the big field only contains about 10 ½ acres, instead of 14 as we thought. This forenoon I did some chores arround such as burn brush in the garden fix the drill etc. Not a cloud has been permitted to hide me for a moment to day from the shining of the Sun of writeousness upon my poor soul. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1867 Spent this day at home with my dear mother. Little Nettie is with us now and it is such a treat to have her with us here. I have spent the day in reading the Memoir of that Man of God, William Carvosso. I have found in it a great many of the Glorious things of our Holy Religion, explained in a very clear and forcible manner. I have not felt much joy & happiness today; but I am beginning to see the necessity of trusting in the merits of the {atonement?} of Jesus weather I enjoy the {illegible} or not. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1867 This forenoon John & Mr. Snively and worked in the barn at cleaning up barly on account of rain. This afternoon they got to ploughing again. I spent the forenoon in writing a letter to John Saunders. This afternoon I have worked at pulling beans hoeing strawberries etc. I have never felt a greater sense of weakness and of my own nothingness than to night. O may I be ever kept at the feet of my dear Redeemer, What am I that He should deal thus mercifully with me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1867 John worked at harrowing, too day, in the field by Brown's. Mr. Snively went over to drill in some what for Brown too-day. This forenoon I cleaned out some furrows & ditches in the big field. And this afternoon hoed at the strawberries. I have not experienced much joy too-day, �in serving My Maker. I have feltbeen visited by the "old adversary," but blessed be God He still gives me grace sufficient for {my day?}, and as he has promised to do always. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1867 Mr. Snively kept on dragging or rather John did and Mr. S. went to drilling in the wheat field by Browns. He finished sowing all that we had ready, about four acres in all. This forenoon I went down to Smiths after some peaches. got a couple of market-baskets full, for mother. I had quite a feast eating them. This afternoon I finnished hoeing out the strawberries & cleaned out some ditches in the wheat-field. The Lord has been with me too-day & I have felt much peace of mind. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1867 John and Mr. Snively ploughed in the field by Browns too-day. Peter Snively also ploughed with his team. They nearly finished ploughing the field by night. I have been ditching and burning clumps all day in the same field. Had to churn for mother to-night, in the absence of our hired girl. This has been a good day with me. My peace has indeed “flowed like a river”. Too-night feels as though the Good Lord had taken me {another day?} much nearer {Otonic?). FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1867 My two men continued preparing the field by Browns for sowing. They worked at it all day. I went to Dover this morning on foot. Saw Mrs. Hall who had just returned from Kentucky. I came very near geting wet coming home as it rained quite hard at times. Mr. Howell and his daughter came out this afternoon, so I had to visit with them. It is still my whole {pure?} and desire to think and to do every-thing with an {ye sin?} of my maker. O may I always feel thus. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1867 John put in the last of his month this fore noon at after which I paid him off and let him go. They both harrowed this forenoon and this after-noon Mr. Snively started the drill, he finished sowing the field by Browns all except about an acre. I have been ditching & burning stumps all day. I have felt much satisfaction too-night in contemplating one of the blessed promises of the {illegible}. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. �SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1867 It is just one year ago to-day since my dear father was called away to his reward. How I good has the Lord been to me since. He has been more than a father to me, in that he has lead me into paths that I knew not. And yet how unworthy have I been of all His blessings and mercies. This night I rejoice in hope of the glory off God. I rejoice that the blood of Jesus cleanses me from all sin this moment. What a mercy that such a man should be recieved in the fold of Jesus. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1867 Mr. Snively finnished drilling in the field by Brown's this forenoon & this afternoon we finnished the field ditching etc. & then he went to firing stumps. I went to market this forenoon with a load of barly and recieved eighty cents a bushel for it. Too-night I went over to Bucks to clean and divide the barly which grew on my big field. The good Lord has been with me too-day, and blessed me. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1867 As soon as possible I went over to Bucks, this morning. We finnished cleaning up the barly and got started for market about noon. Took dinner at Peter Snively's. We recieved eighty center per Bu. for our barly, Peter took his barly at the same price. Mr. Snively is laid up with a sore {breast?} and I am affraid he will not be able to work again for a while. Words cannot express the joy and peace which the religion of Jesus has given me too-day. I can now say from experience that it is a "Heaven below, my Redeemer to know." WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867 Mr. Snively went to Dorchester this morning on a visit. I have now no help but expect to get to work at the remaining piece of wheat ground. This forenoon I set fire to a lot of stumps. The wind blew pretty bad and the fire gave me some trouble. This afternoon I grubbed out roots on the new ground by Snively's house. Mrs. {Lawson?} & Mary Jane were here all day too-day. I am still ennabled to rejoice in the rock of my salvation. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1867 This forenoon I worked at digging out roots and stumps on the new-ground. This afternoon I have had visitors; so, of course, I could not work. {illegible} Homes Matthews & wife together �with Mrs. John Matthews & Mrs Smith from Port Ryerse were here. The afternoon passed by very pleasantly as some of these ladies are {seriously?} good talkers. They went away about dark. The Lord is still leading me on in the Heavenly Journey. I have felt a great hungering & thirstiness after righteousness too-day. I bless God that this need not be done in vain for he says that wish shall be filled. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1867 I have been working at geting out stumps and roots again too-day. Managed to get out one very bad stump in the new-ground by the tennant-house. The last four months have been the happiest season of my life; the freest from trouble and anxiety. Surely, I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. I have placed everything in the hands of the Lord and am endeavoring to do everything with an eye single to his glory. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1867 Continued working at grubbing out roots & stumps on the new-ground. Took one very bad nest of roots this forenoon. After noon mother and I went out to Dover. We made Mr. Laird's a short visit & took tea with them & Mr. Burns and lady were there also. Spent the time with them very agreeably indeed. We arrived home about nine. The Lord has not withheld any good thing from me too-day. I feel that the precious promise is realised although not as much as is my privilege {illegible} We will {illegible} in {illegible} you and up with you and make me {illegible} with you. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1867 Too-day mother and myself stayed at home. Father Messmore and Miss Giffen came in time for dinner. He preached to us this afternoon from "Unite my heart to fear thy name." His sermon was an excellent one. We had an excellent class meeting afterwards, of which father Messmore was leader. The Lord has been pleased to manifest himself in an extraordinary manner to my poor soul. I have spent a proffitable evening in conversing with father Messmore. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1867 Father Messmore and Miss Giffin started for home this morning about nine. John Snively was here after seed-what, but I have none to spare. Sold one of my suck lambs this morning �for two shillings to Mr. Wooderick. I have spent most of the day in preparing the new ground, by the tennant house, for sowing with wheat. Have not enjoyed that blessed nearness to my Master too-day which I have enjoyed in days gone by. But I am endeavoring still to put my whole trust in him. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1867 This forenoon I continued my efforts on the new-ground and this afternoon also. I have now got it about ready for ploughing. This evening I killed my first calf and that without any assistance. I had help to dress it however. The blessed Lord has been pleased to make his presence manifest to my poor soul too-day. Surely it is "A heaven below, my redeemer to know." With the Psalmist my prayer is, "Unite my heart to fear they name." WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1867 Peter Snively came and ploughed on the steep field next to the creek. His father helped him, or drove his team for him. It rained a little this forenoon but not enough to do much good. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon. I peddled out pat of the veal and sold some hides. Sold my sheep and lambs this morning to a drover. Took tea at Mr. Halls too-night. I have not lived as closely to my Saviour too-day as I should have done. O may he help me to resist evil inclination of my {nature?}. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1867 Peter Snively finished ploughing the hill-side too-day and did a good job. His father drove for him all day. I went down to Mr. Mans after a scraper and afterwards did some cleaning or logging and then went to work at ploughing and scraping a water-course through the hollow. Too-night I met with the other trustees at John Mans to see Mrs Chesly about a disturbance which we were told had taken place in the school. but it proved false. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1867 This forenoon Mr. Snively went to ploughing & scraping. Peter came and ploughed this afternoon. I have been working at picking up, burning and digging too-day. Mr. Howell came this afternoon on business which somewhat startled me. He actually wants to take my mother away from me. We had quite an animated talk on the subject of matrimony etc. The trustees were here too-night to make out the Assessment Roll for the season. Got along first rate. �SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1867 Mr. Snively ploughed this forenoon on the new-ground & this afternoon I helped him. I took my the weathers and lambs, which I sold the other day down to the Dog's Nest. Several of the neighbours drove down sheep at the same time. I have enjoyed a sacred nearness to Jesus too-day. He has filled my soul again with a happiness and peace, such as words could not possibly express. The same longing desire to know more of Jesus, which I have have had for some time past is still with me. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1867 About midnight last night John Man & William McBride came and waked me to take Mrs Smith up and send her to jail. So this morning I went up to Caleb Matthews and we then went together to the Majistrate John McBride who could not act alone so we all went to Dover and found another Majistrate when our business was soon accomplished, The quarter part of this day has, in consequence, been unproffitably spent. Mr. Laird preached this afternoon an excellent sermon which I enjoyed much. But the class-meeting aftewards was better. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1867 Snively and I worked at ploughing in the New Ground wheat Field too-day. We finnished our job a little before night and then got some remaining logs and chuncks together and set things on fire etc. Unckle Homes was here too-day after a lamb and some peaches. I am very grateful to my Maker for the blessed desires which he gives me. My determination to keep my face Zion-ward is becoming stronger, day after day. Oh, that my pathway may still continue to brighten. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1867 Mr. Snively sowed the hillside next to the creek this morning, by hand. He harrowed and sowed with the drill the remainder of the day. I worked at dragging all day, also. We have now a fair prospect of finnishing our seeding to-morrow. D. V. Caleb Matthews was here to get the use of my drill a half day or so. I have not enjoyed as much of my Redeemer's presence too-day as in days gone by. But still the Good Lord gives me to feel that He is my only hope. May He ennable me to walk in a manner, worthy of the blessed calling with which He has called me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1867 �This forenoon Snively & I finnished sowing our new ground wheat field. I got the ditches done by noon. Mr. Snively went up to Caleb Mattews with the drill to sow his wheat for him. It has been raining since this afternoon, but Mother and I went out to to Dover and attended Mr. Laird's social. We enjoyed ourselves pretty well as there was a nice company of our friends there. We are staying at my sisters too-night. I have felt much happiness too-night, in the Service of the Lord. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1867 Mother and I did not get home this forenoon until about noon. I got the old horse shod and did several little business errands arround here. Spent the afternoon in geting ready to start for Niagara. Was up to John Matthew's too-night. It still rains occasionally, but I don't think it will hinder us from starting for the Falls in the morning. Have been blessed with a sacred nearness to my Saviour too-day while attending to my closet{?} devotions. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1867 {handwritten} October 19 I went after Smith this morning to help me dig potatoes. Also to Caleb Matthews to see about the Assessment Roll. Spent most of the day in fixing the hog-pen. Mr. Snively has been drawing rails this forenoon and this afternoon spliting them. Mr. Horton & wife came back too-night. Mr. Horton and I went to the singing school too-night. I have experienced some happy seasons too-day in the Lord. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1867 It commenced raining this morning about daylight and continued raining more or less all day. Spent the day in reading and visiting with Mrs. Horton's folks. Velma gave us some nice music. She plays well considering the time she has been pracising. Mr. Hortons farm appears to be of a soil somewhat similar to our own but his buildings are rather old and dilapidated. His cattle and sheep etc. are not any better than mine. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1867 We did not get up very early this morning but managed to get ready for meeting. Attended service in the old Presbyterian church at North Pelham. Heard Rev. Mr. McGlasplan give a sort of Report of the late Sabath School Convention in Toronto. After meeting I went down to Mr. {AB?} Lea Mattias, about one mile distant. Found Ira at home. He appeared to be very �glad to see me. I enjoyed the afternoon with him very much. He spent the evening with me at Hortons. MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1867 Mr. Horton and wife, Mother and I, started for the Falls this morning about nine o'clock. We went through Fort Hill Annaville and Drummondville. We arrived at the falls about noon, & did not get to see them from the American side neither did we get to see the spension bridge. It is certainly a grand sight to see such a great sheet of water leaping with all madness into the gulph below. Surely the works of the Creator are great beyond all human comprehension and his ways past finding out. We took tea with one of Mr. Horton's friends Got back to Hortons about eight. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1867 I started for St Catharines this morning about nine o'clock. Mr Hortons son {Seavence?} went with me. Saw Ira De Sea-Matter in the road with his "Jemima." St' Catharines is quite a respectable looking place both as to size and appearance. Saw Hugh McClive, an old {Cobong?} lad, who is practising law here at present. Got home again about four. Took tea at Chandler Holcombs, where they were raising a large building. Spent the evening pleasantly at Mr. Horton singing with {illegible} Thomas & Horton. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1867 I got out of bed this morning about three o'clock We had our breakfast about half past four and were ready to start for home about sunrise. Mr. Horton and family came with us. It has been a beautiful day consequently our ride has been very pleasant. We took our dinners at a Roman Catholic house in Cayuga. our dinner was better than we expected. Arrived at home about dark, all safe and sound. Had a job to do to night for the benefit of the L. Y. {bris?} to calculate the school tax. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1867 I found things all right this morning. Sinvely has been spliting rails since we went away most of the time. Mr. Horton and I went out to see the wheat this morning. It begins to look well. Hired Peter Snively for a year this morning. We all went up to John Matthews towards noon on our way to Dover. Had our dinners there. We got to Dover and while there visited the factory and took Mr. Horton arround the town. �FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1867 I have been visiting so long that I do not feel much inclined to go to work again. Mr. Horton, his family{?}, and my mother, went out to Townsend visiting too-day. Mary Jane and I stayed at home all alone. I have been doing a multitude of little chores too-day. such as starting up my peaches & fixing the pen making some fences arround the new ground & too-night I killed a lamb. My mother and I went up to John Matthews too-night & spent the evening pleasantly. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1867 {handwritten} October 11 Mother and I started for Pelham this morning about eight. We took some yarn to the weavers on the road. Passed through Deconsville, Cayuga, Welland Port & Fenwick besides a number of other little villages. We kept the Caneboro road until we came to the village of Fenwick when we went in a north x north-easterly course for about three miles. The country from Jarvis down appears to be of a very heavy level soil, so level as to make drainage very difficult. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1867 I went with Mr. Horton to the Messiah Church this morning and a wonderfully mixed up mess as {Telmia?} called the sermon. Attended our own sermon or rather, meeting this afternoon. Mr. Ware preached a better sermon than usual too-day. At the class meeting this afternoon the Good Lord manifested himself to my poor soul in a wonderful manner. I could scarcely speak for joy while endeavoring to tell of this goodness to my fellow-class-mates. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1867 Snively has been spliting and drawing rails too-day and I have been building fence arround the new grounds. Mr. Smith came this afternoon and we finished up the Assessment roll. Mr. Hortons went over to Clines too-day and too-night all hands of us went over to John {illegible}. Spent the evening pleasantly. Got home again after twelve. The Good Lord has impressed upon my mind one of his blessed promises too-day. Viz. The generation of the upright shall be blessed. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1867 Snively and I finished up the fence arround the new ground wheat-field this forenoon. Mr. Horton and his family left us this morning for home. I felt bad to see them go away after �having spent such a pleasant time visiting with them. However, the best of friends must part. I have been writing a letter to Frank Springer this afternoon. Mr. Howell of Port Dover made us a short visit this afternoon. The Lord is still with me. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1867 Snively went to after apples too-day, for himself. He brought a grist from the mill for me. I have been picking apples and sorting potatoes all day. Mother went up to the the plains with John Matthews folks. Never have I enjoyed a sweeter communion with my Maker than too- day. I have had some delightful seasons of prayer. O that I could do more for Jesus. Surely it is no more than an reasonable service, to give ourselves entirely up to hisservice work. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1867 Snively worked at drawing out mannure too-day into the field behind the barn. I spent the forenoon in sorting over and pilling {pitting?} potatoes. They are strangely infected. The rot consists of a little black core in the center of the potatoe. A rotten potatoe may look as pure and {illegible} as any in the {illegible}. I have been picking apples this afternoon. Too-night I went up to Matthews & to Smiths after help. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1867 My man worked at drawing out manure this forenoon and this afternoon we both worked on the road as we have three days to put in yet. I went down to Mr {Kells?} too-night with the school assessment list, which he has aggreed to collect. I have enjoyed a blessed nearness to my Saviour too-day. I can testify that, of a truth; it is a heaven below my Redeemer to know. O, may this always be my privilege. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1867 Mr. Snively and I finnished up our road-work this forenoon and this afternoon he covered my potatoes and did some other little jobs. Mother and I went to Dover this afternoon found my sister all right as far as one could see outwardly. May the Lord lead her to seek for the salvation of her soul. I am asking the Lord daily to save her. I have still the same purpose before me of striving to do all to the Glory of my Master. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1867 �Spent the forenoon in preparing some {lines?} for use in our meetings. Father Messmore came about one He preached to us this afternoon. We had an excellent time in our class- meeting. The Lord was with us. O what a mercy that God should condescend to manifest himself to creatures of such low estate as we are. Spent the evening greatly to the building up of my poor soul. Father Messmore's advice and conversation does me me much good. He is indeed a man of God. MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1867 Snively drew up wood too-day and brought one load of corn from the field. I have been picking apples all day and have more than another days work yet. Father Messmore went home this morning. It is raining too-night for the first time in a good while. I have still that longing desire to be ever found in the paths of duty & righteousness. O that I could do more for Jesus, that I could be more fruitful of good. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1867 Peter Snively came this morning for the first. I have hired him for a year at two hundred and twenty dollars. Mr. Snively and him ploughed in the field back of the barn too-day. I have been picking up apples too-day and puting them away. Took my colts away from their mothers this afternoon. Peter Gilbert came too-night. We had quite a time talking. He stayed all night. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1867 Peter Snively did not work this forenoon. His father drew up wood while I went to Jarvis with the plough to get them sharpened. Got back by noon but was unfortunate enough to come home without getting one of the shears mended and will have to spend another half day in taking it to the blacksmith. My men both ploughed this afternoon in the field back of the barn. I have been picking up apples again. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1867 This forenoon Mr. Snively ploughed again in the field back of the barn also this afternoon. Peter got up a load of corn and too wood this forenoon, and this afternoon he dug potatoes. I picked up apples again. This forenoon and this afternoon went to Dover to get a ploughshare mended; got home by sun-down. The day has not been spent by me in as great enjoyment as I could wish but those who near the crown must come up through great tribulation. �FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1867 Both my men worked at ploughing in the field back of the barn tooday. They are geting along well and will soon have the field done. I sepperated my ewe lambs from their mothers this morning and put old Jack with the old ewes. Spread some manure before noon. Killed a lamb too-night. William Wilkinson was here to-night after {illegible} I am still striving to ward off the repeated blows of the enemy and the and the Good Lord still gives me strength. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1867 My two men continued ploughing this forenoon in the field back of the barn, but had to give it up on account of the hardness of the ground. They ploughed in the 'big flat' this afternoon. There has been a great wind yesterday and too-day which has set some woods arround us entirely on fire but fortunately for me, I have no fires, out. Cut off my whiskers this afternoon & Mother says that it makes me look frightful. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1867 The wind is still blowing from the east as hard as ever, but no rain until too-night when the wind shifted arroun to the west and soon brought rain. Mother and I went out to the Quarterly meeting at Dover this morning. Heard Our Minister preach an excellent sermon. There was a crowd of people there. We went to Dr. Loversigne for our dinners. But I happened to get mine at Mr. Bowlbys where I had the pleasure of dining with Miss Douglass {obscured} MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1867 Peter Snively did not come this forenoon so that his father ploughed on the "big flat" alone. He came this afternoon, however. I went up to George Matthew's this morning and sharpened a plough share and got a {not?} mended for another. This afternoon I have been doing sundry little chores. Too-night I have been oiling up my old clock. The service of the Lord still continues to be a delightful service to my poor soul. There was a very high wind last night. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1867 My two men continued ploughing too-day on the "Big Flat." Peter Snively and I {spear?} up our accounts too-day, and too-morrow he commences to put in his year at eighteen dollars- a-month & board himself. I went over to Burks this forenoon to see about some barly due me �from George. This afternoon I have been digging potatoes. Never before have I been ennabled to value the Word of God so highly. It is now the most precious thing on earth to my soul. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively and Peter both worked at ploughing too-day; on the Big Flat. They are nearly done with their job ploughing there. I have been digging potatoes all day and too-night I felt the results very much The weather has been beautiful too-day and still looks like dry weather. The Good Lord has permitted {illegible} to enjoy some happy seasons of prayer too- day; and my poor soul {illegible} much strengthened thereby. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1867 My men continued their work at ploughing on the Big Flat. They finnished up ploughing about eight acres which is all that I intend ploughing this fall, there. This forenoon I fixed up fences and did sundry other chores. This afternoon I finnished up digging potatoes for this year. The potatoes have not yielded as well as usual on account of a dry rot which infects them. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1867 Peter Snively went to Dover to {illegible} something about a grist at the mill. His father got up wood for himself this forenoon but this afternoon both of them worked at getting out manure from under the Horse Stables. I went up to George Matthews's to get a waggon and from there to Jarvis with my two ploughs and one of Georges. Got the ploughshares etc. all laid and got home again by dark. The Lord has been with too-day, of a truth. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1867 This morning I went to Decons with my cider apples, to get them made up. Went from there to Dover. Took dinner at my sisters and got home again about dark. Mr. Snively has been drawing out manure too-day on the new-ground next to Lane Ryerse's. Peter gathered Mangels for me this forenoon and the afternoon he went to Simcoe on business of his own. I have been still endeavoring to walk in this {mars?} path but the Good Lord has not been so precious as yesterday. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1867 �Mother and I went to church at Dover this morning and heard the Rev. Mr. Wellmot from the Nanticoke circuit preach an excellent sermon from XXXI Chapter of Deuteronomy 12 and 13 verses. He showed in a very forcible way how important it was to parents to sow the seeds of righteousness in the hearts of their children. And that, to do this, was their bounden duty. Heard the Rev. Mr. Ware preach at our appointment an excellent sermon also, from "Behold, what manner of Love, the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God." MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1867 Mr. Snively and I drew out manure too-day into the ten acre new ground field while Peter took care of the last of the mangels. I went up to De Cous this morning after my cider. It was not made as I expected but he had to make it after I got there. Got home about four. My cider is excellent. I have had some very sweet and precious seasons too-day in contemplating the great blessings of God to His own people. TURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1867 Mr. Snively & I have been drawing out manure too-day from under the west shed. Peter commenced ploughing the new-ground sod on this side The Ten Acre field. It ploughs very nicely as dry as it is. We had visitors too-day; Miss Maggie Martin Grandaughter of the brave Captain Brandt of the Six Nation Indians was here, also John Matthews & wife also Mrs. Man. This young Indian woman appears to be quite amiable and intelligent. She is a splendid alto singer. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1867 Peter has been ploughing again too-=day in the sod field. Mr. Snively and I drew manure too- day. I loaded and he took it to the field and unloaded while I loaded. We took it all out from the Sheep house excepting about one load. The drouth still continues and our prospect for water is decreasing as our well and cistern at the barn are both getting low as well as the creek. I have not been as happy in Jesus to-day as yesterday. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1867 Peter continued to work at the ploughing in the sod field and Mr. Snively worked at it too-day also. Mother and I started for Simcoe this morning. we found Mr. Willoughby very low, but recovering slowly from a very severe fit of sickness. We took our dinners with Mrs. �Willoughby with whom we had a pleasant little visit. I settled up an old account with Lyon's, this afternoon. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1867 My two men continued ploughing in the new-ground-sod too-day. I spread manure most of the forenoon. Went down to Man's after some lime as Unckle Homes came this morning to do some patching up arround the house. This afternoon I helped him some besides spreading some manure. Mother and I spent the evening at John Matthews where we found Miss Martin the young Indian woman. We had a very pleasant evening. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1867 My visit last night made me feel rather sleepy too-day, as a natural consequence. Peter Snively ploughed too-day in the new ground sod. Mr. Snively threshed peas this forenoon and went to ploughing again this afternoon. I went up to Georges this morning and sharpened a plough-share. Unckle Homes Matthews & wife took dinner with us. I have been spreading manure this afternoon and doing some other little jobs. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1867 Mother and I stayed at home too-day or rather this forenoon. Spent the forenoon in reading the guide. Rev. Mr. Laird took dinner with us. He gave us a few excellent observations on a portion of the VIII chapter of Matthew relating to the stilling of the tempest by our Lord Jesus. In conclusion he observed, that ofas the blessed Jesus saved his disciples from destruction by the tempest, so would he be not only able to but even readyprepared to save his people from the fiercest attacks of the enemy. The Lord was with us in the class-meeting & blessed our poor souls. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1867 Mr. Snively ploughed again too-day in the new ground Sod. Peter and I got up wood, this forenoon, and this after noon he went off in search of a girl to take care of his wife after her confinement. I have been spreading manure this afternoon gathering cabbage, and fixing fence etc. and too-night I killed a lot of chickens for ma. I am still endeavouring to pursue the king Highway of Holiness and the blessed Saviour is with me which I count the best of all. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1867 �The old jentleman ploughed again too-day in the sod field. Peter did not work too-day as he has not yet done with his running after girls etc. I have been picking over apples and puting them away this forenoon and this afternoon I have been cuting wood and seting it up for winters use. Miss Maggie Martin came here too-night and Mrs. Chesley & Leonora Matthews. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1867 Peter worked at {turning?} the potatoes to the pits too-day. I helped him this afternoon. Mr. Snively ploughed again too-day. I sharpened the ploughshare this morning, spread some manure etc. Tom. Murphy and wife came too-night on a visit. I met with the other trustees at John Mans too-night to settle up with Mrs. Chesly. We managed to get through without much trouble. The Good Lord still ennables me to to continue on the Heavenly Journey. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1867 Mr. Snively continued to work at the ploughing too-day and Peter chopped and put up wood, back on the new Ground. I went to Dover this forenoon. Took dinner wtih my sister. After dinner I drove up to Ainsleys and hitched my horses before his shop. Went away to the barbers accross the street and when I came out my horses were gone. They were frightened by a butcher, Cruikshanks, who came along the sidewalk with a pig, but little damage was done. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1867 The old jentleman continued ploughing in the sod field. He has almost finnished the field too day. Peter and I filled {filed} up our axes this morning and worked at cuting cord-wood on the chopping. I broke my axe handle a little before noon But managed to get it mended with another one. I have not lived as closely to my Saviour too day as I should have done. but the Lord does not always lead us in the sunshine of his glory. But clouds and storms often Hide the Light of righteousness from our vision. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1867 Mr. Snively threshed a flooring of pease this morning and afterwards finished ploughing and furrowing out the new-Ground Sod. Peter and I have been chopping and puting up wood again too-day on the new-ground, or slashing. The weather is now quite warm, and as dry as �ever. I have had some very precious seasons of prayer since last night & I felt indeed that I was holding comunion with God, blessed Source of all good. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1867 We did not get ready for meeting this morning so as to get there in time. Mother and I went however & I went to Church. We took, little Nettie home. I went over to Bowlby's to dinner & I had the pleasure of seeing Miss Bowlby. She has just returned from a long visit to Windsor. We got home about five. I have not enjoyed the presence of my Divine Master too-day as much as is my privilege. O Lord, pardon my heart-wanderings, & help me to renew my covenant with Thee. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1867 Mr. Snively took a scraper home this evening and got a load of edging from Mans Mill to the School House. Afterwards he ploughed in the field back of ther barn. Peter cut wood in the slashing all day; at which I helped him this afternoon. This forenoon I did several chores this afternoon forenoon. It is still very warm and the wind continues to blow from the south. And that without bringing much rain. However, it is raining too-night. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1867 Mr. Snively finnished ploughing the field back of the barn this forenoon. and this afternoon he ploughed a strip along the creek, where I intend to plant willows. Peter cut wood this forenoon and this afternoon he got up wood for himself with my teams. I spent the forenoon in geting ready to kill my hogs and this afternoon in cuting cord-wood in the slashing. This has been a high day with my poor soul for the Lord has blessed me with His divine presence. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1867 We got ready for killing our hogs about nine. I had Peter, Mr. Snively, and John Matthews to help. We killed ten hogs and got done about four. They wre not very fat but fat enough to make good provender. Spent the evening mostly in puting a top on my old {berlin?}; which I have been puting in a state of thorough repair, for a few evenings and mornings back. My purpose is still to continue in the narrow way & I hope always with God. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1867 �Mr. Snively cut up my pigs this forenoon and this afternoon he went off in search of a {barn?} for himself. Peter has been cuting wood to-day in the slashing. I went to Dover this morning with our surplus pork. Sold five hogs for ninteen dollars and thirty-six cents or at four cents @ pound. Our pork has not brought more than half what it coust to fatten it this year. I received a letter from Frank too-day. He is still striving to continue on in the way to Heaven. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1867 It commenced raining this about six o'clock. It continued to rain all day. Mr. Snively made me some axe handles too-day and Peter cut wood this forenoon in the woodhouse. In the afternoon we moved the calf stable from one corner of the west shed to the other, in order to make it more {convenient?} for a sheep pen. Spent an hour or so this evening playing my violin for the first time in almost two years. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1867 There was quite a sudden change in the weather last night. This morning it is as cold as Greenland. Mr. Snively did not work too-day but went to Quarterly Meeting at Nanticoke. Peter cut wood this forenoon in the slashing & this afternoon he worked at banking up our house and the tennant house. I have worked like a beaver too-day, geting things in a proper shape for winter. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1867 Was much proffited this forenoon in singing the praises of My God, and in reading of his goodness and tender mercies toward the children of men. Heard Mr. Ware preach this afternoon from the verse of the XXXV Chapter of Exodus. "And the Lord said My presence shall go with thee and I will give thee rest." This was said to Moses while journeying from Egypt & is analogous to the journey of the Christian from the state of bondage to Glory. {illegible} promise to those who love and serve Him. MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1867 Sent Mr. Snively to mill this morning after a grist also to the blacksmith-shop to get the horses shod. Peter has been cuting wood most of the day. He helped me do some chores arround the house. This morning, I have been doing a lot of chores again too-day such as fixing the gate at the road making a wood-box for mother shuting my old sows up & making a place for them. We had a large increase last night some six new piggs and one calf. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1867 Peter has been moving into my tennant house too-day. Both families are now living to- gether. Mr. Snively has been cuting wood too-day. Mother and Miss Martin went to Dover this morning. This forenoon I hung a door under the west shed. This after-noon I have been helping Snively cut wood. Spent the evening in preparing to an instrument of agreement between the School teacher and the trustees. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1867 Peter got up wood this forenoon but this aftenroon he did not work. Mr. Snively and I have been cuting wood most of the day too-day. William Matthews was here to-day after a half Doz. Sheep which I have let him have in shares. I have been over to John Mans too-night on trustee business again. As a consequence I could not attend to the prayermeeting. The Lord is still leading me, sinful as I am. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1867 My men chopped wood too-day in the old slashing. Mother and I started about nine for Walter Olds near Simcoe. We arrived there about eleven. Before dinner I went to the village of Bloomsburg after some B{illegible}s for mother. Took dinners at Walters and afterwards had a pleasant visit with them. Got home again about six. It has been very cold too-day & has every appearance of snow-storm, too-day. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1867 Mr. Snively made a fence arround the straw-stack this forenoon and this afternoon we all worked at choping and spliting wood in the slashing. This evening, the wind has blown so hard that the two doors of the waggon-house were both blown off the rollers and mashed up a considerable; Besides the building, on our premises, which corresponds to the Parliament Buildings of Victoria College was blown over. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1867 Went to work this morning with all hands, repairing fences mending doors etc. My men worked at puting up fence, threshing etc. this afternoon. Mother and I went out to Dover this afternoon. Spent the afternoon in doing some shoping and in talking with several of my �friends. We took tea with Mrs. {Sawson?} but did not enjoy it much as my teeth ached painfully. Read a letter from my old College friend John San {obscured} SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1867 It was very cold this morning. After doing my chores I read some and after dinner went to meeting at the Schoolhouse. Heard a {journey-man?} preach, whose name was Austin. He has just commenced his career as a local preacher. He preached from those memorable words of our Saviour, "It is finished." His discourse was delivered in a forcible and quite fluent manner and augurs well of his future usefulness. MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1867 Peter and Mr. Snively covered the potatoe pits with manure this morning. Afterwards Peter went to mill with a grist of his wheat. He also took some wheat and some grain to get chopped, for me. Mr. Snively and I mended the waggonhouse door, cut wood & made a pig- pen too-day. I received a summons from attend Court tomorrow this afternoon. Repaired the stove-pipe at the School-House too-night. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1867 Gave orders to my men this morning concerning chores and work during my absence at Court. Started for Simcoe about eight o'clock, with Charley. He went along pretty well considering, but going from Simcoe to Walter Olds I had some trouble with him. Took tea at Walters & afterwards went over to J. B. Carpenter to spend the evening. Had a pleasant time chatting with him about farm matters, etc. Got back to Walters about 8 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1867 Walter Olds and I walked to Simcoe this monring. Went to court and staid arround there most of the time until noon I then went to Mr. Murphy's for according to invitation and had dinner. Our little affair was settled up about Mrs. Smith after dinner after which I started home with all haste. Charly went along first rate. Arrived home at dark. Found things all right as far as I could see. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1867 �We have had a cold and very severe East wind too-day, and part of the day it has been snowing. Mr. Snively put in the last day of his year too-day. He made axe-handles for me. Peter and I cut wood in the wood-house, and got up my lambs too-night. I have only a little over twenty four dollars to pay Mr. Snively for his years work. The remaining amt. having been paid mostly in provisions etc. through the year. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1867 Peter and I fixed up the sheep-pen this morning and put the sheep in their lodgings. We also made a bridge to the old stable door and made a calf pen and shut our calves up for the winter. This afternoon Peter did not work for me but got his sheep ready for winter, and got up some wood for himself. I sharpened my Buck-saw this afternoon. I have had a humiliating season too-day. O that the Good Lord may keep me from the paths of sin and {illegible} SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1867 Settled up with Mr. Snively last night. We got along without any trouble. Peter got up wood too-day. Mother and I went out to Port Dover this forenoon, but before we started I put a lock on the Schoolhouse door and fixed the stove-pipe. Spent the afternoon in doing some business and calling on some of my friends. Had a pleasant time. We took tea with Mr. G. Wilsons. Got home at eight. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1867 Peter went up to Port Ryerse too-day and took the cutter without asking for it. Mother was prevented from going to meeting in consequence. It has been snowing most of the day, so that the sleighing is now pretty fair. My feelings too-day with refference to religion have not been so bright and happy as in times past. But the Blessed Lord has been amongst us at our meeting this afternoon where we had a proffitable season. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1867 Peter threshed a flooring of pease this morning and the rest of the day he got up wood. Mother and I went down to Jarvis. She remained there, visiting Mrs. Lambert while I went on down to the weaver's Dicks, after some cloth but did not get it as I expected. We drove Charley. We He went along first-rate. I got him shod at McMicken's in Jarvis. The Lord has been with me too-day and has been pleased to manifest himself to my soul. �TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1867 Peter and I mended a gate this morning and fixed the stable for the bull. Afterwards we went to the slashing and chopped wood the rest of the day. We have just finnished cuting the smallest of the wood and we have perhaps ennough cut to keep us going a year or more. The school master Mr. Weston made us a visit too-night. I have again enjoyed the sunshine of the Christian life too-day. for Lord has blessed me. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1867 My men got up wood too-day while I spent the day mostly in doing chores and fixing up some arround the barn. Fixed up some fences back of the barn and and made a fence arround a hay-stack, cut some wood etc. Attended prayer-meeting too-night. There was only one there besides myself, but the Lord was with us. I have been abundantly blessed with the presence of my Redeemer too-day. I am again ennabled to put my whole trust in Him. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1867 Peter drew up wood again this forenoon but this afternoon he went to weigh out some hay for his father etc. Mother and I started for Dover about ten. Went to Rev. Mr. Laird for dinner and visited there most of the day or rather, when I was not doing my town business. Saw Mr. Burns for the last time as he is going to Milton to teach Grammar School. We drove Charly too-day. He went first rate. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1867 Peter worked at drawing wood most of the day. The weather has become much milder since last night. There was a fall of about four or five inches of snow last night but I am affraid it is going off again for the south wind is blowing very warm. Have not done much too-day. Have felt very uncomfortable from a cold and am trying to cure it by starving it out. The school- master was here too-night to make out the school report. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1867 Peter got up wood too-day excepting a little while this afternoon, when we brought up a load of straw for bedding for the cows etc. I have been doing chores and preparing to go to Nelson next week. It is snowing again too-night very furiously. This storm is from the east. I �have been reading Fleetwoods Life of Christ. His explanation of the parable of the wise and foolish virgins is certainly very plain as {illegible} {obscured} SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1867 We were favoured with a heavy rain last night, which will be a great blessing to many. THe Good Lord has been pleased to show me my own nothingness in a wonderful manner too- day. I find that with all my efforts at serving Him I very many times grieve his Holy Spirit and come short of His glory. O what a mercy that he still bears with my deceitful heart so long. We had a good service in the School house this afternoon. The Lord was with us to bless us and to do us good. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1867 It was quite blustery this morning, and all day the wind has been blowing quite hard. Peter has been spliting wood this forenoon and this afternoon he has been puting manure on mother's flower beds. I have been a little unwell too=day with a cold and consequently have not done much in the way of work. cut some wood this afternoon and this forenoon did chores etc. Spent the evening in hunting out some {lume?} for meeting. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1867 I sent Peter to the blacksmith-shop this morning with the horses to get them shod. I went out to Dover as soon as I could get my chores done this morning. Drove Charly to the buggy, He went very well. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Got home again about three. The school-master came over too-night to help me finnish up the school report for the last six months. It has been very blustery too-day. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1867 Mother and I went out to Dover this morning. Attended service in the Episcopalian Church afterwards we took dinner at My sisters. Called at Bowlbys this afternoon and spent a couple of hours very pleasantly in chatting with the girls and etc. We arrived home after dark. I attended prayer meeting too-night in the school-house and had it all to myself. However, it is always proffitable to wait upon the Lord. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1867 �Peter and I worked at cuting up some old pine trees for kindling-wood too-day, back in the chopping. The weather is still very mild, indeed, the past day has resembled a fine day of April or May much more than one of December. The snow has all disappeared and mud is fast coming in its place. The prospect of my going to Nelson is rather slim at present, especially with the cutter. However I have no doubt but that the weather will be more favourable before many days and then I'm off, of course. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1867 My man cut wood in the wood-house too-day on account of the rain. Towards night we made a dam below the waggon-house to back up water for the cattle & horses. Last night we were visited with a regular Summer Thunder shower. The weather still continues very warm and the frost is about all out of the ground. In the way to Heaven I have not made as good progress too-day as I might have made. O Lord, help me in my extreme weakness that I may arrive safely home at {obscured} SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1867 My man split wood too-day in the chopping. After doing my chores I went to Dover on horseback. Took dinner at Mary Janes. Got home about two. Spent the afternoon in geting ready for my journey to Nelson. I went over to the Messiah Church too-night Where they were giving an entertainment of music & then recitations of Sabath School Children. It went off pretty well. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1867 Attended Meeting in the School House this afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Laird delivered a very excellent discourse by which I was much proffited. He told us of the necessity of being constantly ready for that great and notable day of the Lord when all men shall be judged according to the deeds done in the body, weather they be good or evil. Of a truth one is very dangerously exposed {who?} is out of Christ every {obscured} one moment, for we {illegible} what a day or an hour may bring {obscured} MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1867 Started for Nelson this morning about seven. Peter took me as far as Jarvis where I took the stage. Had a rough time down as the road was terribly rough. Got acquainted wiht a young Dr. Faber on the way down from Caledonia. We started for on the train for Toronto together �at seven. I stopped at the Square and had to walk up to Mr. Springers. To My great surprise Frank, Emily, and Alice had gone up to Jerseyville only a few hours before. Oh! dear what will I do. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1867 Spent this forenoon in visiting with Mr. & Mrs. Springer and Elisa. The time passed by pleasantly of course. Walked down to the Square Station about noon, and took the train for Copetown "we work" for Jerseyville. Had to get off at {dumtown?} as the train did not stop at Copetown. Happened luckily to get a ride almost to Jerseyville Arrived at Mr. {Reed?} Howell about six. Frank had gone to a party but Emily and Alice were there. Spent the evening very pleasantly Young Donald Sutherland was there. MEMORANDA No year of my life has been so abundantly fraught with mercies and blessings to my poor soul as the one which has just pas't. During the first six months of the year the Lord lead me more and more to see the necessity of entering into a closer walk with God. About the First of May I was ennabled to give myself up both soul and body to the dear Redeemer, but as yet, without any MEMORANDA perceptible change in my religious enjoyment. About the middle of June I was permitted to attend a camp meeting at Mill-Grove on the Wellington Square circuit in company with the Springer family. On the occasion of Frank's re-conversion I was favoured with a wonderful blessing from my Heavently Father, and from that time until the present I have been ennabled to reckon myself dead indeed unto sin and alive unto God. {hand written} Sunday Nov 22nd {1868?} I have this forenoon been reading the last of Carvosso's Memoir. By it I find that I have almost unconsciously been doing that which grieves the Holy Spirit. I have for some time been lacking in faith, indeed, it has at times seemed as though it was impossible to take God at his word. I have trusted too much to feeling, and works and altogether too little to the all atoning blood of Jesus. but bless God that He does at times show me shere I am and gives me to feel a sense of my danger. It seems as though I was sailing on an immense Oceanunder bound for a port country of which I know nothing. Only as I am taught by Him �who is King of that country and who has given a chart by which we are to avoid dangerous rocks and shoals. For there are many such and multitudes set out on the voyage but by dint of carelessness and negligence {illegible} to consult the chart, soon guide their ships from the right course and ere long are swallowed up in some dreadful {illegible} or shipwrecked before they have again recourse to the Chart. Another source of my has been that I have of late spent too little time in co{illegible}ing with my Saviour O that I could pray always without ceasing and in everything give thanks And instead fo trusting fully in him I have breen drifting away into the dangerous waters of self conceit. But now in {illegible} and the deepest humily {humility?} I speak with the poet "not but I yield I yield I cannot any more." There are no desires of my heart so strong as the the desire to be entirely conformed to the will of God. And withal{?} I do want to be use- {writing is cut off} For more information on Courtland Olds, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � transcribed