Aug 20 .- thur.- Practised this p.m. took L.D to M- to go home 1.30 p.m.

Aung 22.- Sat.- Gave Vera a lesson. Came out part way with Mr. Evell's. Have a head-ache.

Aug 23.- Sun.- S.S this p.m. Service 7.30 Eve.

Aug 24.- Mon.- Washed. practised. Took prince to B-

Aug 25.- tues.- took a lesson & went down to Elsie's

Aug 26.- Wed.- ironed.

Aug 27.- thur. Mama & Mr. J.D Eeaton are visiting at Mrs. D. Bovaid's to-day. Annie & Blanche Barton were here this p.m. Wrote to Aunt Sarah this Eve.

Aug 28.-fri.- Practised this p.m.

Aug 29.- Sat.- Rainy day.

Aug 30 .- Sun.- large S.S this p.m. St Geroge's this Eve.

September 1914

Sept 1.- tues.- Went to B- fair this a.m. with Elsie, Wyne & Charlie. Rained when we came home.

Sept 2.- Wed.- henry & Junent to the fair this p.m. Stayed for the show at night.

Sept 3.- thur.- mama was up to Grandma's to-day. Choir practise to-night.

Sept 4.- fri.- Gathered apples & practised.

Sept 5.- Sat.- went to B- gave Vera a lesson. Went down to Elsie's 4 p.m. as Eula is ill. I remained all night as Wyne & Charlie went to B-. Dr. Rutherland came 9.30 Eve. & said baby had a cold that settled on her nervous system.

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