Sunday August 7th

Marj. Dorrie and I drove down to Sunday school but as there was no one in sight to open it up Frank and I took a walk and Marj. had to do the job. Mr. Cornish the new minister came in late last night and was too tired to come. We didn't hear him as Marj. Dorrie and I struck off for Nanticoke right after Sunday school and spent the after noon at Warrie's place. We left Dorrie there to pay a few day's visit and Marj. and I came home in time to do chores. Dad. went down and stayed with Aunty to-night while Aunty Alice went to hear the new minister He made a favorable impression I think and there was a very large congregation at both services judging by the collection, which was the largest since Marj. & I have had the books. We did them up to-night as Bill Barwell brought over the evening receipts. The statements of arrears which we sent out probably had something to do with it but we got a total of $94.66 for the day. Mark was in for a short visit to-night. Frank drove Joe down to the {Cave?} to-night to see the folks before he leaves for the West. Cloudy & cooler

Monday August 8th

I spent most of the forenoon working out in front of the border and before noon I drove Marj. down town She did her banking and stayed at Aunty's for dinner and then went to Brantford on the one o'clock car to see her father, she says he looks much better, she came home at five and stayed at the Bagleys for tea. Dad. and I went out to Charlie Quanbury's this morning after noon and Dad. bought the old sow Schoolgirl?} for $40.00. We then came home and shocked a few oats up with the forks. Irene Pickford was here for tea, Frank brought her over. I went down to band practice to-night, Mid kept us there till nearly eleven. I then called for Marj. who was at the McQueens.

Tuesday August 9th

We didn't do much this morning but chores and put a ring on Wilkins Micawber's nose. We had a bad job at it and it took us a long time. Dave McBride came in and gave us a hand. He expects to leave for the West to-morrow with Frank. This after noon we shocked up some more of the oats. Frank has had