AUGUST. -8th MONTH. == 1881.

15. MONDAY. [227-138]

Drawing in all day got peas all in 13 loads in all. Ton top of granery. Very pleasant day for working cool clear + dry.

16. TUESDAY. [228-137]

Put off load of peas in the morning then cut remainder of new land wheat. Got through alittle after dinner. Hitched up + drew it in to other wheat field so as to let cattle into aftergrass in the newest field where they will enjoy life for a time Evening I fixed fence along the top of oats. Willie at shop with Brisk

17. WEDNESDAY. [229-136] Finished scuffling turnips then afternoon harrowed summer fallow. It is very thick with sods but the most of them are dead now Father + Willie were at the how. We have had little dew for two mornings now still the clouds are high with bright blue sky so it may be dry.

18. THURSDAY. [230-135]

Examined wheat across creek this morning as we had no dew. Grain quite hard so we got hitched up. Had in two loads be fore dinner + 4 after from across creek which finished it. Evening got in 3 loads wheat from beside barley stabble left 32 stooks. + 36 of White Russian which grew on new land Began to look like rain at 3oclock + is still cloudy but may not rain tonight Good night old friend tale no tells go to school

19. FRIDAY. [231-134]

[Slocking?] turnips second time all day got 49 done + left 5 drills Cloudy day but dry

20. SATURDAY. [232-133] Long Vacation ends.

Finished howing turnips then drew in wheat 3 loads so all our wheat is in now, + it did not get a shower in stook. Afternoon took in the oats 3 loads 49 stooks. Built up parts of fence that was blown down to let cattle + pigs into pea stubble. Evening cut round oats on knolls for reaper on Monday

21. SUNDAY. 10 after Trinity [233-132]

We were at our Sabbath School again to day had 5 scholars Had few on account of fever. Attended Divine service in our own Church Mr Currie preached from Ps. 61st + 2nd When my heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 1st Consider the cirrcumstances which lead to this prayer 2nd the refuge to which the prayer points A Rock The Rock Christ Jesus. 3rd Lead me. Entire confidence implied.

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