Alfred. Annie & Sarah came back on 5.25 train from Hamilton Annie got some gems taken she gave one to E.W. We had a very nice time they stayed till Eleven O'clock. All Toronto folks went home.

Tuesday picking Emma Mabel & Gordon were home.

Wednesday 4th July picking washing {illegible} Morrow {boring?} Cow calved. I went to bed at 7 O'clock.

Thursday July 5th Had Mr Wild over brought Ida a letter for Jennie wanted some waxing salve. Sarah went over in Afternoon to Hixons for baskets.

Friday. Picking rained every day last week

Saturday 7th . 83.

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