Thur Apr30_ Very high wind, hot followed by heavy rain. Mr Gibson + Mr Oxley called. Uncle hired the latter.

Fri May1_ Very cold, the ground quiet frozen, I went to stay with Annie, she is quiet better. Aunt Jennie left. Uncle, Alice and Aunt Mattie went out to Willies in evening

Sat May2_ Fine but cold. Erskine Oxley started work.

Sun May3_ Raining steadily a little milder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and Alice at church. We went to Pa's for tea

Mon May4_ Fine and a little warmer, we went for drive to Maple

Tue May5_ Fine and warm, I walked out to Edgelybut got ride home

Wed May6_ Fine day. I went to class Uncle+Alice went to drive

Thru May7_ Fine day {written above "Erskine left this a.m"} Aunties at W.A. Mr and Mrs G Charlton here

Fri May {ink smudged through}8_ Fine day we were at home all day, A+ Auntie called Satat Mrs Bowson. {written above "15 turkeys hatched"} Uncle and Aunt M. at Mrs Nellies

Sat May9_ Fine day and quiet warm, we called at Mrs Teasdales,

Sun May10_ Fine day very warm, Willies also Pas all here. I have all my summer underclothing on. Marjorie stayed

Mon May11_ Fine and quiet warm, Uncle took Marjorie home also Alice and Aunt Nellie went for a drive

Tue May12_ Fine, and warm, summery weather

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