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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary, 1928-1929

MaryAgnesCooper_1928-1929 Part 2 14.pdf

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Mon Nov 19. Raining nearly all day. and a little wet snow and sleet at times. Annie came here at night from Toronto.

Tue Nov 20. Fine and much colder. freezing all day. I called at Miss Mundeys and Mr Simpsons in afternnon. Annie at the Reception at the Parsonage in the evening. T.T.C cars heated. latest of the season. due to mild weather.

Wed Nov 21. Fair and quite cold. I went to Toronto. at Lowes. I went to Annies at night. changed to our mid week. times. then and week end home.

Thur Nov 22. Dull and cold. squawls of snow in afternoon. I went to Birthday Party at Mr Simpsons for "W. A." over eight five dollars. {Cater?} $100. Miss Edey called in the morning. no fire in heater all week.

Fri Nov 23. Fair but cloudy and raw was speaking to Willie. called at Mrs Parkinsons.

Sat Nov 24. Fair and moderately cold. I called to see Mr and Mrs Bowes. Mr Parkinson buried. Annie and I went to Toronto for a drive with Boyle girls. about five and home 6.30. Annie here at night. Mary taken to Hospital.

Sun Nov 25. Fine but quite cold and windy. I went to morning Church. Mrs Davidson in afternoon I went to evening church. wore fur coat on.

Mon Nov 26. Clear and very cold wind. hard frost. I payed {illegible}, phoned Marjorie to ask for her Mother. went to Annies.

Tue Nov 27. Fair but dull and raw.

Wed Nov 28. Rained in the night. clear and moderately cold. I went to Toronto H- a little shower in evening.

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