1881. 31 DAYS. JULY.

11. MONDAY. [192-173] Had Donald Sinclair with a Toronto Mower in the field blow frea field. He finished it aftersupper about 5 or 6 acres. We had J. Thomson (+ will have him for a week at $1. per day) mowing in stumpy field next ready. I was cutting fence corners forenoon after mowing along with Thomson. Father + Willie having turnips.

12. TUESDAY. [193-172] Looks like rain. Raking up among stumps at 10 started with horserake in clear field. raked a strike on 8 sides + got it cocked up when we got the tail of a thunder shower which lasted 10 minutes. Put tops on cocks + mowing that night. The frost has so damaged the hay crop that in many places the timothy has not healed oat at all. + where we had heavy hay last year we have nothing but leaves. However we will have plenty.

13. WEDNESDAY. [194-171] Mowing forenoon got big piece gone over Afternoon got trial of Tiger sulky rake that was lying all Ready. I raked remainder of field with it; was throagh at suppertime Then took over a small load to Mr. Currie + one into log barn. The Sulky rake wraught well. dis charges easily but appears to be rather hurriedly got up. Price 28. in two payments.

14. THURSDAY. [195-170] St. Swithin. Finished field at Ready at 10 oclock Caught horses + got on + off one load before dinner. Afternoon got in 5 loads 6 in all 3 are in log barn 3 in stable loft. Colt was out runing round with its mother tonight in the yard. It is straightening up pretty well. Fine day

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