in particular this after noon, and Dad. & Frank just did chores. I gave my arm a good soaking before tea to-night. It is pretty sore again but there is only one big spot left to break on it. It seems to take a very long time to come to a head. Cold wind with snow all day. Freezing hard again to-night.

Sunday December 2nd

I was the only one of this family who went to church this morning and I was very late as we were late getting up. I came home to dinner but went down town right after and this after noon walked round the hill with Marj. after which we paid Miss McQueen a short visit. I had tea at Aunty's and to-night we went to church to hear the Bishop and see the confirmation ceremony. The church was packed and we had to get a few more seats from the Sunday school. There were about 22 candidates for confirmation, five of them coming from Vittoria. I stayed at Aunty's all night. Nice day but freezing.

Monday December 3rd

I hung around down at Aunty's this morning till about ten o'clock expecting Dad. down to go and see Niel Elliott about buying Harry Ansley's heifer, but as he didnt