and Dr. Tovell of Toronto pronounce the benediction. Very nice service. Met Marjorie & Lillias Henderson and had a little visit with them. Wrote to Mother and to Aunt Carrie. Went over to the Mail in the evening and got a huge box of flowers from Mrs. Beattie. Helped Margaret & Sophia arrange them in the Kitchen and then told their fortunes and Dorothy's with the New "Revelation" cards.

Aug. 11th. Saturday

Very hot day. Dick and Miss Gorril and arrived last night so Frances is back sleeping at our house. The 2 boats went exploring this morning. Went into Joseph River at Lake Rosseau end and out at Lake Joseph end and home by Elgin House and Pt. Sandfield. Gone over 2 hours and went 15 or 16 Miles. In the afternoon went over for the Mail. Charles stayed at home to read. Wrote to Mrs. Beattie to thank her for flowers and to Marjorie Finlayson (McDonald) to congratulate her

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