Tues Jan 23. Showery, a little colder, but no frost, I took our first fresh egg. over for father. He went to Dr Johns.

Wed Jan 24. Fine day, frozen quite clean at night. Aunt Mattie and Uncle up at {William?} in the evening. Our people at Thornhill.

Thursday Jan 25. Fine and quite cold, bright and sunny. Uncle and Mr Gibson called in the afternoon, all day and no ice.

Fri Jan 26. Fine bright day. Aunt Mattie called over to our father. The girls here in the evening. Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at Mr Gibsons to spend evening.

Sat Jan 27. Fine and very mild, like a many day. roads day in some places. I was at fathers for a short time in the morning. We girls went to Skate on the little pond in the evening. Mr Botham here.

Sun Jan 28. Fine and moderattly warm. Aunt Mattie walked out to Church. I went to Fisherville.

Mon Jan 29. Fine day but cold East wind, Mr Botham left. Mr and Mrs Jackes, Mr and Mrs Gibson, Mrs Little here for tea.

Tue Jan 30. Fine and quite warm, Mrs Coharlton and the children called, Aunties called on Mrs Johnes and Miss Eedeys. Uncle and I at a party at Henry Fishers.

Wed Jan 31. Fine and mild, Mary and the children, down to spend the day. I went to Prayer meeting. {?} day

Thurs Feb 1. Blustery and cold, Aunties at W. A. meeting. Uncle drove them and went for them. Joe Mr Gintyre called in at night, (came in to wach for the first {?} minutes.

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