Thurs Feb 13_ Blowing and drifting again. Pa, here for dinner. We went down in the sleigh called at Pooles' and up to Willie's.

Fri Feb 14. Fine day. beautiful, clear and sunshiny, the first real fine day, for some time. Annie Teasdale here for tea.

Sat Feb 15. Fine day, thawing a good deal, Uncle brought Mary and the children down. Willie here for tea.

Sun Feb 16. Fine day, beautiful and mild. I went to Fisherville, and we all went to Thornhill.

Mon Feb 17. Fine day, still mild. Thomas and George. Poole here for cutting wood. roads getting bad

Tue Feb. 18. Very cold. Uncle and I up at Mr Keys to the gathering and presentation. Aunt Nellie kept Marjorie and Charlie.

Fri Feb 19. Fine but very cold, Uncle took me to the Carnival.

Sat Feb 20. Fine day, much warmer; Thawing and working water run, I called at Marys and Mas.

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