August /13.

Aug.-1.- fri- Clarned up at the hall rested this p.m. Mr. Boyd was here for dinner. Uncle went to Algonquin on stage. & papa took Auntie to Shepherd's this Eve. I was at Mrs. Beattie's this Eve.

Aug 2. Sat- Busy. Papa and Henry in town to-night.

Aug 3.-Sun- S.S & service 2.30 p.m. Heavy shower just as church was over. Rev. Mr & Mrs Boyd was here for tea. also Annie & Willard. Annie & Howard re-mained all night.

Aug 4.-Mon.- Aunte came out on the stage this morn. & we visited to-day. Annie & Howard went home 4.30 p.m. Uncle Sam came out this Eve. I went to practise at Beattie's this Eve for drill

Aug 5. tues- Papa took Uncle & Auntie to B-. 9 a.m. & Uncle took 11.45 train west. For Elmira & Auntie would go to the Borg to-morrow. Washed. I went to Stone's Corner's Church this p.m. to practise. Came home 4.30 p.m. Misses Mary & Martha Ralh came here 5.30 Eve & remained all night. Mrs. Beattie & I were at Kyles to practise this Eve.

Aug 6 .- Wed.- the girls went down the road this morn. I ironed & went down to beattie's to help them. Arrived home 3 p.m. Rested. Mr Geo. Wilson put up new eve spouts to-day for us. Henry & I went to the social to-night. Had a great time.

Aug 7.- thur- Was at Electa's this Eve.

Fri.- Aug 8.- Ironed. Henry & I

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