Oct. 10th 1892.

Mon. 10. Fine this morning clouding over at noon having the appearance of rain tonight

Tues. 11. Dull and cloudy this morning clearing off about noon fine in the afternoon

Wed. 12. Lovely today frost this morning but warm and fine tonight Celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovery of America

Thur. 13. Beautiful day fine and warm called to see Mr John Ballantyne who is lying in a very low state of consumption

Fri. 14. Another most beautiful day warm as summer at Mr Fertheways tonight

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Oct. 15th 1892.

Sat. 15. Warm but cloudy mostly all day commenced raining at dark but very little fell clearing off about 10:00 at Mr Hamilton tonight

Sun. 16. Fine warm day mostly cloudy at Mrs Cowan's for teas

Mon. 17. Beautiful day quite cool at night

Tues. 18. Cold in the morning but fine and warm all the rest of the day rain at night

Wed.19. Fine warm day partly cloudy lovely fall weather

Thur. 20. fine all day and warmer a partially eclipse of the sun today from twelve to three visible most of the time being obscured by clouds at intervals

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