Sat June 28_ Fine day, Uncle at a raising down the 2nd Mrs Dean and Major, also Ma, and Lizzie here.

Sun June 29_ Rained heavily all morning, did not go to Church, In the evening. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went, fine evening.

Mon June 30th_ Raining heavily most of the day, at home.

Tue July 1_ "Dominion Day" Fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie, and I went up to Maple Pic-nic, the girls here picking peas in evening.

Wed July 2_ Fine and quiet warm. Aunt Kate also, Katie and Irene Chapman here. We went up to call at Mary's in the afternoon

Thur July 3_ Rained heavily last night, fine today_ Aunties went to W. A. Meeting at John Cooks, Aunt still here, they brought little Alice home.

Fri July 4_ Fine but warmer, Mr and Mrs Gibson called. Aunt went home, also little Alice

Sat July x5_ Extremely warm, and very heavy thunder and lightning.

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