Elsie to-day. As she & Andrews L- went to B- came home & went to "Y.P.U" & choir practise this Eve, Rec'd a card.

Dec 13.- Sat.- "beautiful day". very busy.

Dec 14.- Sun.- Mrs.R.Bishop, Mr & Mrs. Jno. Halfpenny were here for dinner. Went to service 2.30 p.m. & heard Reo. A.E Rummnells on Missions. Annie & Willard & LS were here for tea also. had a good visit this Eve.

Dec 15.- Mon.- Washed. Mason's night

Dec 16.- tues.- Mama was at Annie's to-day.

Dec 17.- Wed.- Papa & mama went to B- this p.m. Henry & I went to Electa's concert Orange Hall. Lond's Mills with Mr Bursell's load tonight. Arrived home 1.30

Dec 18.- thur.- Mama helped Elsie pick geese.

Dec 19.- fri.- Busy all day. Went to S.S. Christmas tree in Presbyterian Church. Stone's Corner to-night.

Dec 20.- Sat.- All the children stayed here. I went to town with Annie & W 12. noon. I came out with papa 6 Eve.

Dec 21.- Sun.- S.S. this p.m. & practise for Christmas tree. wrote to Aunt Sarah & E.J.T.M.R. this Eve.

Dec 22.- Mon.- beautiful day. mama helped Mrs. Jno Walker this p.m.

Dec 23- tues.- went to the church & hall this p.m. to prepare for xmas tree all went to the supper & tree this Eve.

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