gave Loll a pair, sold one to cousin Clare a pair to Rev J.H. Johnson and the remaining 5 to Henderson. I gave the cows and calves a good oiling, after dinner Frank and I covered the ice with sawdust. It has been a very disagreeable day drizzling rain nearly all day and spoiling the sleighing.

Tuesday, January 30th

Did not get much done today but chores Hattie washed and baked bread, she and Frank went down town to see the Simcoe dramatic club perform. Tim and I kept house and went to bed early. It has been a beautiful day. Heard from Tobe.

Wednesday, January 31st

I drove down before breakfast, took Alice to the station and went around by Pickfords on my way home as Auntie told me he was very miserable. I asked Mrs Pickford if she would like me to take the doctor out and she seemed grateful for my offer

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