Tue Nov 10. Fine day, our people ploughing. We went to Mr Jakes to spend the evening. Mr White killed this morning.

Wed Nov 11. Mild and raining a little. I went to Toronto to stay with Alice a few days. Uncle and Aunt Mattie called at Mr Whites.

Thur Nov 12. Cold with squawks of snow Aunt Mattie at the Flower Show then came to Alices in the evening. I was at Dr. McLean {illegible}. Mr White buried today.

Fri Nov 13. Fine day cold. Aunt Mattie and I came home. Our men finished ploughing.

Sat Nov 14. Snowed heavily in the afternoon about 4 inches. our men helping Mr Clarke to out feed.

Sun Nov 15. Fine but very cold we spent the day at Willeis all day.

Mon Nov 16. Fine with exception of a little snow in the afternoon. Uncle and Willie at Maple. Lizzie here for dinner. Frank Leandale called for Walnuts.

Tue Nov 17. Fine but cold. Uncle and I Thornhill in the morning. Tom went to Maple with grain.

Wed Nov 18. Fine day Tom away with a load at Maple.

Thur Nov 19. Fine day a little milder. Tom at Maple.

Fri Nov 20. Fine and beautiful day like Indian Summer. the Snow nearly all gone. Aunt Mattie and I called at Mr Whites.

Sat Nov 21. Fine and very mild. Tom took the last load to Maple. he left to night.

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