March 1900

19. Monday. Cloudy, looks like rain. Murdy and I to town with the sleigh. The sleighs to be put away. This is the first time Kitty was plaited since mine went off. There has not been a sign of the cow yet. 7 ½ lbs butter 30¢, clover, honey 20¢.

20. Still cold. Long dress and 3 loads of wood. No news from Montreal. The Capital of the Orange Free State is surrendered to Lord Roberts. Everywhere a little fire.

21. Got home a small load of straw. Kitty has sprained her shoulder. The weather cold.

22. 7 ¾ lbs butter 60¢.

23. ½ gallon milk 10¢.

24. Fine day, bright but cold. High wind, 1½ gallons molasses 23¢.

25. Very fine day, but still cold. Collection for India famine fund. Myself and A.J. to church.

26. The first spring working day. Washed. Murdy drove 6 loads of **wood**. Had Frederick with him. Kitty had a heifer calf last night. 7½ lbs butter 35¢. Heard that Mrs. Simpson went to Cornwall today to have an operation for appendicitis, and died under the operation. Old Mrs. Donnald was buried today. Duncan Grant (Carpenter) died today, aged 88.

27. Fine day, no news from Annie. Posted a letter to Kincardine to Sandy, postage 10¢.

28. Fine day. A card from Annie.

29. Drawing wood in the morning. Got the first milk from the cow. Lauder cutting hay and sowing corn. Mrs. Murdy was [illegible].

30. Still cold, the weather good. They were out picking up stones. Little but snow scattered about.

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