Mon Apr 30. Light rain early. then {squawls?} all day. finished shed. a very high wind. most every person seeding. some {illegible} before.

Tue May 1. A fine bright day. and moderately warm. I went to Toronto. H. put in lettuce, onions and peas. ground works {illegible}. up at Mrs Wiltsheres for lettuce in eve.

Wed May 2. Fine and quite warm. dug around shrubs. went to cemetry in evening and called on Mrs Noble. went for little drive {Langstaff?}.

Thur May 3. Rather dull and misty at first. cleared and very warm. I cleaned east {illegible} no fire in little stove.

Fri May 4. Fine and very warm an extreme change. I cleaned north {illegible}. Mrs Neil Mrs Donald called. I was at Annies as {illegible} and Jessie in for cards.

Sat May 5. Very warm untill noon a shower then cleared and quite cool. no fire needed as house still warm. Annies Recital 3.P.M. {illegible} and children remained so I was there.

Sun May 6. Fine bright day. quite cool but pleasant. I was at church. lighted fire in {illegible} afternoon. Annie here at night.

Mon May 7. Fine and bright. varnished chairs. painted south {illegible} at Annies.

Tue May 8. Fine and warmer. Varnished Coal Oil stove. went to Mrs Fees. the girls Club entertained the mothers.

Wed May 9. Fine and warm a perfect day. I went to Mr Charllons funeral. called at {illegible} but she was out.

Thur May 10. Fine and bright. got lawn mower fixed 75 cts but had to go back. cut grass first {illegible}. no fire for a couple of days.

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