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Christina McLennan Diary, 1888-1893
Christina McLennan 1888-93 Diary 50.pdf
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September 1889
| 25 | Very fine day sent the things to the fair there is a very fine display of things Did not give many dinners today, expect to be busy tomorrow Murdy got a card to meet the McDonell girls this evening at the depot | |
| 26 | Rain this morning. I was afraid that there would be a poor fair, but it cleared up about 11. A.M. And we went up to the grounds. Kate & Annie McDonell along | |
| 27. | The Fair & Dinner is over both were good And the village is quite again. We got 3rd prize for our horses. And 2nd for 2 year filly. There was a shower of rain this morning, it cleared up. And had a sunshiny day. Jimie went to Lancaster and got the saddle that Far bought for the girls Got 4 lb codfish 25 We spent $200 at the fair | 25 2-- |
| 28 | Kate & Annie were at Duncan Saddlers all last night and today until evening | |
| 29 | Fair today in afternoon Annie & Kate went to Aunt Kates Jimie drove Far to Lancaster | |
| 30 | Monday. Was nice and bright today. The Committee of the Catholic pic nic had a ball at Sullivans |
| pair | boots | 3.75 |
| " | unwear. | 1. |
| " | pants | 2.80 |
| 1 | shirt | 1.85 |
| for Carriage | 5-- |
| 1 white shr | 1-- |
| 1 collar | 25 |
| for Toronto | 10-- |
| for Drawing wood for Mrs | 6-- |
| braces | 40 |
| other sums S. | 3-- |
| mit clothes | $65.00 |
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