Sat Mar 15. Fine but a little colder, Lizzie here in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gibson here for tea.

Sun Mar 16. Rained a little in the morning. We went out to church in the evening. Miss Duncan died,

Mon Mar 17 Fine but decidely colder. thawed very little Lizzie here to stay all night. Auntie and I called at Miss Duncans.

Tue Mar 18. Fine day, but still cold. they took Mrs Charlton, down to Mrs Masons, Uncle down in Toronto at night.

Wed Mar 19. Miss Duncan buried, quiet cold, and frozen clear. I went to Prayer meeting in the evening.

Thurs Mar 20 Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I over Ma's quilting all day.

Fri Mar 21. Fine and very mild the roads are beautiful and dry. Aunt Nellie came home in the afternoon. Uncle and I at Mr Forbes' Party,

Sat Mar 22. Fine and very warm, we planted onions, I went up to Mary for tea, Maud Blank and Armie called in the evening. Mick here to hire. Started to use green onions

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