Saturday, February 28

Aug 29th. Went to Allan Frashers funeral in the afternoon, who had been drowned in Grand River in an attempt to rescue Miss Adamson. Drove to Brantford in the evening to get {illegible} for our Garden Party.

30 Out S.School held a Garden Party on Mr Johnsons lawn which was a real success, there was a good programe while the proceeds from the {illegible} and booth were about $260 our expenses being about $16.00.

31 Finished drawing in Oats & loads of Alaskas making 66 loads of grain and 11 of hay.

Sept 2nd Finished helping Simons to thresh (2dys) and helped H.Cunningham to thresh in the afternoon

6 Finished plowing Clover sod next Cunninghams for wheat

14 Finished plowing in {illegible} field Sowed wheat in field next Cunninghams

15 Drove to St.George + Brantford in the afternoon

16 Sowed wheat in field next Cunninghams. About 15 acres of wheat {illegible}

17 J. Ms Donald + I went to Anniversary Services at Glen {illegible} in the morning. Mr Lickie {illegible} a fine {illegible}.

18 Mr + Mrs Williamson and Family went to School Fair at St. George

19 Finished harrowing wheat and painted {illegible} buggy.

20 No of my Watch case 1136459. {illegible} No of Watch 17239018-15 Jewels Case 4041291-

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