drove me back. Davena and Matie Ritchie were here. Naidaiac's spark plug worked loose in the race & had to be replaced so lost the race. "Ginger" Not in shape to race. Lost all 3 cups won last year. Decorated Boat goes to Dr. Middlebro, fast launch to Dave McDonald, Naidauac Cup to Stillwell's 'Anzac.' Dorothy and Charlie won the canoe race, Charlie came 2nd in single canoe. That "Some Halliday boy." Dorothy steered war canoe and Shore girls won.

Thursday August 5th.

Beautiful day. Knit at Dorothy's sweater sash, and worked at My tray cloth. Charlie's Sunday school arrived for a picnic. Walked down to the dock with some of them. Stayed home. Just Dorothy and I in our house (Sophy & Margaret also) and Margaret and the Babe at Charlie's. Went to P.O. for Mail. the picnic had Supper behind the cottage. After tea went out in the launch to tow the spile drver back to anchorage. (Used Regatta Day) Went down to dock to wait for Mr. Dowkes' New

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