Thur Oct 2_ Fine day. Aunties at W.A. Meeting. Mary and the children here for tea. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening.

Fri Oct 3_ Fine day. I went down to Mr Teasdales for tea. Aunt Nellie and Uncle at Mr Fred Farrs for tea.

Sat Oct 4_ Fine day. Lizzie called in the afternoon We were over at Pa's in the evening.

Sun Oct 5_ Rained very heavily in the afternoon and evening. Uncle and Aunties at Morning Church. Fire in house first time

Mon Oct 6_ Dull and cold. Mrs Milne here to spend the day.

Tue Oct 7_ Fine day, untill evening it rained heavily. Aunties up at Willies.

Wed Oct 8_ Fine day. but a little colder. Elsie Tisdale came, she and I over at Pa's in the evening. Uncle and Aunt Mattie up at Richmond Hill Church Opening.

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