Aunt Jeannie and Ethel were in today.

Saturday May 31. Fine & cold. We papered Papa & Mamma's room to day. Uncle Albert & the boys were in. Jessie & Georgina were in to-day.

Sunday May June 1. Fine in morning and rain in afternoon. Temp. 52. Noble came & Arthur came in also they both went home. We had prayer meeting as Mrs Marner was away.

Monday June 2. Fine & warm.

Monday Tuesday June 3. Dull & warm cool fine in afternoon. In Zoology Oliver got 78 & I got 80.

Wednesday June 4. Fine & cold. Temp. 42°. Uncle Sandy & Bessie were in.

Thursday June 5. Fine & warm. Temp. 38°. Holidays on Thursday afternoons started. Papa Mamma and Oliver were at Uncle Andrews. A fire of some kind was seen up north. We climbed the stand pipe tonight.

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