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Annie & Minetta Walton Diary, 1883-1884

Walton5_1884_057.pdf

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Sept. 17th. Mon. Miss English gave me 3rd lesson since holidays. She stayed all night. Went to church with us. Max walked up with Sar. & I.

Sep. 18th. Tues. - Blandina returned from trip just at noon. I had my dinner on boat. Jennie & Sarah came back to school, a little before four. Came up here then Net & I went down for tea. She went to church with us & slept on boat. N.G. & family up here.

Sep. 19th. Wed. Boat went to Hamilton about 9 A.M. Mrs. J. P. Louckin came on 2 train. Sarah met me after 4 and we went in to see Mrs. M. Craney's baby. Sarah & I went to church. Max & Grant there. Max drove Sarah & Grant, me home. We went down lakeshore past Bunstons & home down Concession.

Sep. 20th. Eliza Williams came while eating tea. We stayed with Eliza & big girls went to church. I slept with Mrs. J.P. Lou.

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