Wed Apr 29. Dull and cold. the men doing a little seeding but is not very fit. Aunt Nellie at Mary's in the afternoon, the boys here for dinner.

Thur Apr 30. Cold and at noon, started to snow, very slushy. I went to Toronto. Uncle met me at the car.

Fri May 1. Fine but cool. Uncle in Toronto.

Sat May 2. Rained heavily all morning then cleared. I went over to help Mary. Lizzie there.

Sun May 3. Fine day. Aunt Mattie walked out to Mothers. I went to Fisherville. Went to evening church. I walked home with Aunt Mattie.

Mon May 4. Fine and warmer. men seeding again. washed quilt.

Tue May 5. Fine day. we did up parlor Curtains.

Wed May 6. Cold and showery. Aunt Nellie went to W.A. Meeting in Toronto. Uncle brought Mother and {illegible} {illegible} out to spend the day.

Thur May 7. Rained heavily all day. cold. East rain. men in all day.

Fri May 8. Rained heavily then cleared at noon. everything very wet.

Sat May 9. Fine but windy. Nellie came for me as Mary is in bed. I stayed over night. Mayorie came over.

Sun May 10. Fine bright day. I came home in the morning. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at church. Willies all here for tea.

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