Sat Apr 28.

Fine but very cool. Aunt Mattie at Mrs Kellys and the grave yard. got my hat $3.75.

Sun Apr 29

Fine but cool, east wind. Aunt Nellie and I at morning anchurch. I went to evening church a little showery. Annie here after church.

Mon Apr 30

Fine warm day and very bright in afternoon. I went to Toronto in afternoon to release Mr R mortgage. got Charlie a watch, walked out to WIllies in the eve after tea. we washed. Mrs W. Bowers called in afternoon.

Tue May I

May day, very cold disagreeable wind after a heavy wind through night, and heavy rain.

Wed May 2

Fine but very cold and windy. Mary Watson here.

Thur May 3

Fine but cool and windy. Mrs Davidson here. Horseradish.

Fri May 4.

Fine and bright. Mrs Coy and {Fraulic?} called, also Mrs. Peebles and Miss Peebles in the evening. We planted peas.

Sat May 5

Rained gently most of the day from east. I called at Mrs Atlinsons in afternoon

Sun May 6

Dull and cool, east wind. Mrs Davidson and Lorraine here in the morning. I went to Willies for tea and to Memorial Service for Eddie Bowes. Aunt Nellie at eve. church. Annie called in afternoon.

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