I planted. Wrote a letter to High School Inspector with list of applicants for Principal for Charles. Called at Miss Milne's with some flowers for Miss Annie Milne who is very poorly, Planted some flower seeds. Went down town in the afternoon. Called at the office and took a long letter for Charles which I typed. Charles and I went down town in the evening to get the {War?} History from the office. Called in Charlie's store.

May 23rd Sunday

Fine day in the morning. Went to church twice and to S.S. Rained in the afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. Tuer came up after S.S. to see the tulips. After church at night Mrs. Beattie and I went for a walk. Then she came in and I divided up my seeds with her. Charles, Duncan, Margaret and Alice went to Olphant this morning for the 24th. Duncan & Charlie to paint the cottage, Alice & Margaret to clean it.

May 24th. Monday.

Got up at 5.30 a.m. Left at 7 for Brussels Party, Mr. W.T. Ross Charles Myself and

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