boys. They snow balling one another. Had tea. then F. & Joe went over to Mr McCarleys till 8. Gertie & Philus came he played on mouth organ & I on Jew harp then Gertie blew horn for boys & they hurried over. We played games & passed candies. Had magic music. Had puzzle & F. trying to sell tickets for concert It 11. when they went. I couldn't get a private word to Joe at all. Philus asked me to go to literary (after they went) over at Palermo.

Frid 1st.. March / 89. Lovely day. Philus called in P.M. then came along in evening & I went over to Palermo with him. Just in time to get a good seat behind Applyby crowd. Horace W. took a load of 20. Bumbys Joe, Woods, Lucy Matthew man & F. sat with Lucy, & Joe beside Miss Husband & Miss Wood. The programme pretty good. It closed at 10. Arthur & Dave there. Snowing a little when going home. A big pig crossed in front of us going home. Had a great talk going home. It 12. when got home. He came to the conclusion that he would quit so left it at that.

Sat 2nd.. Just going to paint floor when Gertie & Philus called for me to go to choir to practise & I ran in S. bedroom & he ran after me so I changed dress & went. It at Mrs Springers. Had a lovely time got acquainted with Mr & Miss Gunby Mr Watson & Miss Laura & Emily Springer & Miss Wilson Croft. It 10.30 when got home Last sleigh ride of the season.

Sun 3rd.. March. Lovely day. S & Alf drove to Bronte & I kept house. Max & Wes Curtis called. P.M. I had a nap. folks got back at 5. Had tea & went "over home" & had a sing. Then talking. Mrs Alton heard I was at Mrs J. Sherwoods oyster supper which Joe got up, & she teasing me. Philus walked home with me & had to both walk on on path, rather close