July 22nd 1893.

Sat. 22. continued of a lovely necktie, for which she has my many thanks. She is a dear old lady it is very cool tonight in consequence of the heavy rain which passed by on every hand today. Attended choir practice tonight and had what I call a miserable one and disclosed to Mrs Cowan I would not sing anymore.

Sun. 23. Lovely this morning. Latter it became squally, but we only did a light fall. I accompanied Miss English (who is visiting at Mrs Cowan's) to the St John's Presbyterian Church. Mr Shaw in the Pulpit, he preached a lovely sermon. Mr Gallagher Pastor of the Church is in Ottawa attended service at Wesley to-night and sang as usual

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July 24th 1893.

Mon. 24. Most beautiful day cool in the morning, but very pleasant all day The funeral of the infant child Kenneth Harding, son of A.Harding took place today he died on Saturday at Five Oclock P.M.

Tue. 25. Lovely but very hot. Drove to the city with Mr W. H. Seed and attended a garden party held in Mr Godwin Lawn, had a enjoyable time after making the acquaintance of Mary {illegible}

Wed. 26. Raining this morning (had a heavy thunderstorm in the night) but clearing off about noon lovely afternoon at T at Mr J Harding's for T Tea and came home with Miss English who was also there. very windy today and turning very cool tonight Lovely moonlight tonight

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