1919

Sept 19th. Edith, Leone & I went to the School Fair at St George in the afternoon and went to Farquharsons for tea. A very fine rain, at night which was much needed

- 20th Helped Watson McPherson to fill his silo

- 22 Dan came back after being sick for 2 weeks

- 23 Went to H. Cunninghams for a load of Oats. Helped R. Aitkins to fill his silo. " " J Aitkins & K. Robertson to fill silo's

- 26 Went to Paris Fair, and Edith. Leone & I went to Guelph to visit Clarence & Marie staying until Sat. Evening

- 28 Went to Anniversary Services at the Glen in the morning.

- 29 Started to plow for Turnips in 14 acre field.

Oct 1st. Helped Mr Johnson to put up his silo in afternoon.

- 2nd Started to cut corn in the afternoon

- 3rd Helped Ryerofts to fill their silo.

- 3 & 4th Helped Hartteys & Johnson to fill their silos

- 5th Communion Service at our Church St. George and Rally Sunday at our Sunday School Miss Bertha Robson of the Glen gave a very fine talk on her work in India, showing the children how the people there, dressed and ate and slept there and also gave a good description of the country. Mr & Mrs E. Schuert sang a fine Duet. Rev Mr McCrimmon also assisted. There were about 70 people present and over $4.00 collection

- 6 - Helped Frank Reid to fill his silo

- 7 - Finished cutting the corn. Taking about 4 1/2 balls of twine

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