Tue Mar 17. Fine and cold. We went for a little drive in the Sleigh in the afternoon.

Wed Mar 18. Fine until evening came a little East rain. Mr Martins Sale. Uncle and Auntie at Mr Atkinsons

Thur Mar 19. Fine but cold. men here digging the lane out Uncle took Aunties to an extra W.A. quilting. Annie came back with him for the afternoon.

Fri Mar 20. Fine bright day. Went for a little drive in the afternoon. Aunt Mattie went to Aunt Lizzies. Charlie cut his head on the ice. First egg today

Sat Mar 21. Fine bright day. Uncle in Toronto. I walked out to the Rink and came home with Uncle, the ice fairly good, for skating.

Sun Mar 22. Fine and mild, the roads sloppy and watery. Robin here {written in left margin} Uncle and Auntie at Mr Bales for tea. I went to Mothers. Some buggies out on young Street.

Mon Mar 23. Fine day. water over the road but could get across. Uncle at Willies and brought Grant home some buggies out. Tom Reid here to hire.

Tue Mar 24. Fine and colder. at home with exception of going to store. our first eggs for tea.

Wed Mar 25. Fine but very cold East wind. we took Grant home. then went for Coal Oil and flour

Thur Mar 26. Fine warm day. water highest of the season. I went to Toronto in the afternoon. bought Silk for blouse and a hat.

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