{continued from last page} day + was awfully icy.

Jan. 23. - Sat. - It has rained all day. Mr. Lockwood came down this afternoon. Papa went down to John Waltson's to-night. Henry went down for the mail.

Jan. 24. - Sun. There was quite a thunder storm 3 p.m. We went to church in the afternoon.

Jan. 25. - Mon. Jean came up + gave me a lesson. We went to practise at Mr. Kyle's in the evening.

Jan. 26. - Tues. Went up to grandma Manhardt's after dinner. Cheese meeting was held in the Mason's Hall. Floerena Manhard was here in the evening. Mrs. {Jno.} Walton was here also. It was a lovely bright night.

Jan. 27. - Wed. - It has been a stormy day. Mr. Meyer was here for tea. There was is a meeting at Bethel Church to-night to arrange for the Anniversary Social.

Jan. 28. - Thur. - It has been a nice bright day. Papa went to town this afternoon. + he + John Walton went out to Algonquin to-night + mama + I were alone. I had my hair washed to-day.

Jan. 29. - Fri. - It was quite stormy but cleared off at night. Went to practise at Mr. Kyle's. To

Jan. 30. - Sat. - Stormy. Choir practise here at night. Johnie Beattie was here in the afternoon.

Jan. 31. - Sun. - Bright + cold. We went to church at night.

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