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William Fitzgerald Diary, 1892-1893
William Fitzgerald Diary, 1892-1893_041.pdf
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Aug 9th 1892.
continued and to spend the evening at the Misses Vanhorn's had an enjoyable time, the Missess Paterson's were there from Kingston
Wed.10. Another hot day thunder showers passing over in all directions. There was a great deal of thunder during the night. had tea at Mrs Cowans Miss English and Miss Mackie school teachers from Kingston were there, also and Mr & Mrs James Harding, the evening was spent enjoyably
Thur.11. today was a little cooler, but drizzling mostly all day quite cool to night wind north, was at Mrs Cowan's again tonight
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Aug 12th 1892.
Fri.12. Cool and windy sky heavily clouded and drizzling rain at intervals, continuing so all day
Sat 13 Raining in the morning, but not so much all day as yesterday a very heavy shower visited Kingston, was there to night with Mr Jas Harding and came home in the rain at about one Oclock
Sun.14. lovely day after so much rain, was at Mr Hardings today had a lovely time
Mon.15. Another fine day farmers taking advantage of the fine weather
Tue.16. lovly today a little warmer than yesterday but just the most could be expected this time of the year
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