Mon July 20. Fine a little warmer. I went picking berries and got 49 {to?}, the men at the hay again.

Tue July 21. Rained in the morning. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill in the afternoon brought {Armie?} home. She Aunt Mattie and I at Camp Meeting they closed.

Wed July 22. Fine but warm Auntie went home. the boys here for tea. picked cherries.

Thur July 23. Fine day moderately warm. Aunt Nellie walked to Thornhill in the evening. got black {illegible} at Mary {Watons?}.

Fri July 24. Fine day. men finished haying and got the {binder?} out.

Sat July 25. Fine. Started cutting wheat. {Armie?} came out. Mother and Lizzie left for Parry {Srund?}.

Sun July 26. Fine but warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at church. {Armie?} and I at {Bonend}, Nellie all here for tea also Mr and Mrs. {illegible}. {Armie?} and I at League.

Mon July 27. Fine but very warm. Charlie and {Brant?} here. Aunt Nellie and {Armie} called at Mr. McDonalds in the evening.

Tue July 28. Fine but very warm. 90 Degrees. Mr {Heron} and Miss {Bray?} here for tea.

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