Thursday Dec 18 Dull and cold fall of snow last night Temp. 24°. We had an exam in history.

Friday Dec 19. Dull and warmer School closed. In the debate on "Resolved that a young man has better character in Western Canada than in Eastern" our form lost to the second by two points. Mr. Marr being the judge. Mr. Nelson was sick again this afternoon.

Saturday Dec. 20. Fine Dull and cool with snow and hail melting as it fell. Temp. 32. We got 2 boxes of goods from Eaton's and one is still at the station. Aunt Jeannie and Uncle Gilbert were in.

Sunday Dec. 21. Dull and cold. Temp. 2{?}.

Monday Dec. 22. Dull and cold. Temp. 25. We got the box from Eaton's.

Monday Tuesday Dec. 23. Dull and cold with snow in the afternoon. Temp. 25°. I walked

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