April 30 Monday 30 Colder than yesterday. I planted some more {?} seeds & radishes They are having a big surprise for {Clarence Cot?} to night. Harry went home after dinner. He e has been having a weeks holiday down here. John started working on the ground to day. Eugene brought a man for himself, & for us from London to day Our man stick so you can hardley keep one's supper down {?}

May 1 Tuesday {different handwriting} Nice day but cold wind. Dad has been {discing?} all day. Our new man has been raking. I went to town this afternoon. Grace and Jean were here to try Jean's Hack dress on, then they went on to town. Mr. Davis came after a pattern. We washed. I am working on my quiet blocks.

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