Fri Feb 2. Fine but extremely cold, (18 bellow zero.) Uncle in Toronto in the afternoon. Aunt Nellie at father for tea.

Sat Feb 3. A little stormy in the afternoon. I called over at father.

Sun Feb 4. Fine and moderatley cold, a little snow on the ground. We all had dinner at father. Mother had her Plumb. Pudding. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mrs Gallam... for tea. I went to church with the girls on the evening.

Mon Feb 5. Fine but very, very cold, (12 bellow zero) Aunt Mattie called over at Father.

Tues Feb 6. Fine but extremely cold. (19 1/2 below zero.) I was at Mr Trasdales for tea

Wed Feb 7. Fine and moderately cold. Susie Gallanough here to tea, very bright and sunny.

Thurs Feb 8. Fine day and bright and sunny, Aunt Mattie and I went up to Willies in the evening. Uncle at Thornhill.

Fri Feb 9, fine day quite mild, Uncle in Toronto at Horal Show. aunt Mattie called at Mr. White Collecting, Mick had the team.

Sat Feb 10. A little flustery and quite cold. I went down to the pond but no skating, Liggie here for tea, Auntie in The vae.

Sun Feb 11. Fine and bright, and moderately cold, foggie. Auntie, father and Mother here for tea. Uncle, Aunt Mattie in Toronto, We went to skate on the turtle pod.

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