Sun Feb 23. Fine day. Uncle and Auntie at church. I did not go out.

Mon Feb 24. Fine day cold. I went to Mr Teasdales to skate and stayed tea.

Tue Feb 25. Fine day, East wind, Aunties went to Toronto. Aunt Mattie remained to go to Whitby to {illegible}. Willie here to help Uncle.

Wed Feb 26. Mild day came a heavy fall of snow last night very wet. Uncle in Toronto. Willie came over to do the chores. Mr and Mrs Gibson called.

Thur Feb 27. Fine and quite cold. Uncle in Toronto. We went over to help Mary to quilt in the afternoon.

Fri Feb 28. Fine quite cold. Armie came over for a little while in the afternoon. Armie, Clara and Frank Teasdale also Lily Maggie and Charlie Sinder here for tea.

Sat Feb 29. Fine and moderately cold. Uncle and I at Thornhill brought Mother home for the afternoon. I went to the Leap Year Carnival in the load.

Sun Mar 1. East storm flowing and drifting all day. Uncle and Auntie at church.

Mon Mar 2. Fine but cold. Uncle digging snow. We went in the sleigh when he was making the road.

Tue Mar 3. Fine but cold. Uncle took Auntie to Mr Whites collecting Missionary Money.

Wed Mar 4. Fine day a little {illegible}. Willeis here for tea. I went for to skate in the load. Hard Times Carnival.

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