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Courtland Olds Diary, 1866

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April SATURDAY, 28 1866

Went down to the school with Louis. Had a havanna &c. Attended prayers. Spent the forenoon in reading. Went out again with L. Louis for a walk. Went down to E{illegible} {illegible} with Springer & had a great "hoe down."

SUNDAY, 29

Spent the morning in reading my Bible. Went out for a short walk, and read over old letters with Springer until dinner time. Spent the afternoon in reading singing & smoking etc. Dr Nelles preach the {illegible} discourse

MONDAY, 30

Went down to the {boat?} after breakfast. Had a comfortable chat & smoke with Springer. Called on Mr. Burkes people & spent the afternoon pleasantly with them. Attended a lecture on Italy by {illegible} Ferrier.

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May TUESDAY, 1 1866

Spent a few hours in reading this {remainder of entry illegible]

WEDNESDAY, 2

This is the long looked for Convocation day. Spent the first part of the day in the company of a few of the Students. Heard the sophomore address to Dr Harris &c. Attended Convocation at the {illegible} in the evening &c.

THURSDAY, 3

Started for home this morning at two oclock on the Passport. Had a very pleasant trip to Hamilton. Went from Hamiton to Calledonia in company with John Saunders; Where I put up for the night.

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