Eliza Perley 1879 Diary

Eliza Perley was born May 17, 1855 in Maugerville, NB. Her father, Thomas Horsfield Perley, lived in Maugerville. He was a farmer and owned a lumbering business.

In 1879, she tells how she was living in Maugerville and moved to Pennfield, New Brunswick at the age of 24 to teach school. She may have taught school in Pennfield or Beaver Harbour prior to 1879.

In February, 1881, she married James Martin Eldridge of Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick. (Martin is mentioned in the diary as Mart, the son of Jim Eldridge.) They lived for a while with Martin's parents. She lived until December 4, 1945 and is buried at Beaver Harbour. After the accidental death of Mart in 1918, she resided first with son Clare, and later with daughter, Pearl Barry.

A birthday announcement in the Fredericton Daily Gleaner on May 18, 1939 says that she first taught in Pennfield when she was 19, which would have been in 1874 - 1875. The early part of the diary shows letters between her and Mart, so she had met him before this diary was written. She did have a great-uncle in St. George.

Her brothers were Charles, Medley and Will. Her sisters were Helen, Henrietta (Net), Hannah Isabel (Bell), and Bertha.

The diary reflects day to day life in an era without radio, television and motor cars. The diary was handwritten, of course, and in many cases I have had to guess at a word or leave it blank. I have tried to be faithful to spelling and capitalization.

Here is some information on some of the names in the diary:, plus the first date they appear.

Henrietta married July 16, 1880 at 4:00 p.m. in Church at Lower Maugerville. Eliza married at her fathers Residence half past ten a.m. by Reverend G. H. Sterling to M. Eldridge. Dinner served half after Twelve. took train at two for St. John. Spent Sunday. Left in American Boat Monday at Eight for Eastport. Feb 19th, 1881.

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Wed, Jan 1 Will Carman drove up to Uncle Stephens at noon for me, called at Mrs Burts for two Parcels took Dinner at Richard C's. After which Will and girls came down with me took Tea here. We upset at John Harding's. Our folks were to Church this morn. Fine. Aunt Anne was more comfortable.

Thurs, Jan 2 Helen and Bertha were above all days making Sack. We were down to practice for concert up Newcastle. Pa was down to agriculture meeting in Hall. Ned Perley spent Evening here. I washed my gray suit. Cloudy and commenced to snow at midnight. Wind blew a gale. Mary Magee called.

Fri, Jan 3 Helen was above all day sewing. George Treadwell took Tea here. Rec'd letter from Lu and Mrs. Dickson. I wrote to Will and Ed. Hattie Perley called. Jim Shields spent the Evening here. Clear and cold. Drifting. Travelling on river.

Sat, Jan 4 Pa and Charles went to Fredericton. Will Bell and I left half past ten for the rectory had lunch and then left half past twelve for Newcastle where we arrived just dark. Met Maggie Bowden at Richard Yeomans where we all stayed. Fine.

Sun, Jan 5 All went to Newcastle Church this morn and Afternoon. I took Dinner at Mr. Ciphers. All the rest dined at Mr. K. Yeomans was into the coal mine. Came over after Church to Little River where I took Tea and went to service. Cloudy and squally.

Mon, Jan 6 I took Dinner at the parsons after which Mrs Sterling drove Mrs Carman and I home, found Bertha and Bell sick in bed. Helen was up above sewing. Net washed. Mary Magee called. Ned Perley was here this Evening. Laura, Ada Turner and Jane called. Pleasant and mild.

Tues, Jan 7 Pa and I went to town. He took Dinner at Albion Hotel. I at Fred Hardings spent Afternoon there. Got Black Lustre cut and fitted by Mrs Dunphy. Saw Hewlitt. Mailed letter for Lori Belyea. Cloudy little snow and sleet this morn.

Wed, Jan 8 Mary Magee spent day here Annie came over this Afternoon. Arthur and Alex spent Evening here played parchesi and Dominos and had some singing and music Bertha took Molasses out of Hogshead. Snowed nearly all day, mild.

Thurs, Jan 9 Men killed a hog and a lamb. Medley drove Helen to Uncle Stephens this Afternoon. She stayed up. Girls were to Lodge in Upper Hall. June and Smith Mersereau called this Evening. I was above getting stitching done. Mild. Cloudy. Snowing tonight from NE. Geo. Banks spent the Afternoon here.

Fri, Jan 10 Will Carman came down this Evening stayed all night. Ned Perley and George Treadwell called. Jim Shields spent Evening here. No mail today. I was working at my dress. Wind blew hard. Drifting and cold. No travelling.

Sat, Jan 11 Pa and Will were to Fredericton. Annie Magee called. Geo Treadwell, Ned Perley and Marvin Smith spent Evening here. Beth, Will Carman, Jane and I took Tea at Colonel Hardings. Jim, Smith Mersereau, and Alfred came down after Tea. Very fine. Mail came this morn. I received a letter from Mart.

Sun, Jan 12 Were down to Church twice. Will Carman was here all day. Went down this Evening to Church. He and Charles called at Magees. Net was down to see George Banks. I wrote a letter to Mart. Clear and very fine.

Mon, Jan 13 Will Carman and I took Dinner at Uncle Georges. Bertha came down and we went to Jas Hamiltons to Tea. Medley and Annie Brown spent Evening there. Geo Banks was here to Tea. Geo Treadwell, Ned and Smith were here. Cloudy snow tonight. Charles was to town. Men hauling hay. Will Carman was up to Smiths to Tea.

Tues, Jan 14 Pa went to town. Helen came home with him. Will Carman went home this morning. Medley drove Net to Chas Harrison's this Eve to set up with Ella. Mary Magee called twice. Ned and Frank Shields were in tonight. Charles and Ned drove to Glasiers. Cold and drifting.

Wed, Jan 15 Will was to wood frolic at the parsons. Charles started this morn for Woodstock. Chas Harrison drove Net up before Dinner. She and Helen took Tea at Magees. Ned, Walter Smith and George Treadwell spent Evening here. Jim Shields was in. I was above stitching my dress. Very cold blustering. I received letter from W. W. Lewis. Pa was down part of day. Severe cold.

Thurs, Jan 16 Jewett called for his toll. A butcher was here. Jane Strange spent Afternoon and Evening here. Medley drove to William Bents for Pa's boots. I was above for apples and to get stitching done. Boys were out back for wood. Cloudy and cold.

Fri, Jan 17 Pa, Bell and I went to town this Afternoon. Bell stayed up to Uncle Stephens. We were there. Matilda McDonald was there. Aunt Ann better. Helen went to practice with Magees. Ned Perley spent Evening here. We called to Richards. Mary Magee called. Fine but cold.

Sat, Jan 18 I was above for apples, called to see Jane. Ella Harrison died this morn at two. George Treadwell and Marvin Smith spent the Evening here. Pa was down all day. Snowed all day cleared tonight. Wind blowing hard and drifting.

Sun, Jan 19 Were down to Church twice. Aunt Hal stopped to Dinner at Uncle Wills. George Treadwell and Jane Strange called. I wrote letter to W. W. Lewis. Large Congregation tonight. No meeting. Very fine. Frosty. Heavy travelling.

Mon, Jan 20 Pa was to town got his boards. The Templars had a special meeting in Upper Hall to arrange for funeral. Walter Smith, Jane Strange and Smith Mersereau spent Evening. I received letter from Lu & Ed. Net washed. Pleasant litte (sic) squally and cold.

Tues, Jan 21 We were all down to Ella Harrisons Funeral but Bertha. M. Howard preached sermon in Congregation and Sheffield Templars marched and had Service at Grave. Pa was to court. Charles arrived home from Woodstock. Jane took Dinner here. Ned was here. Got home from funeral half past three.

Wed, Jan 22 Medley took Net to Uncle Stephens and brought Bell home. Aunt Ann very low. Men hauling hay from lower place. I wrote letter to Ed. Ned Perley and George Treadwell spent Evening here. Uncle Will called. Snowed this morn but fine latter part of day.

Thurs, Jan 23 Charles and Ned walked up and back from the boom. Pa was down. Bell working at my dress. I ironed. Helen baked bread. Alex Magee spent Evening here. Snowed all day from North East.

Fri, Jan 24 Jane spent Afternoon here. Wm Bent took Tea here. Walter Smith, George Treadwell and Jim Shields spent Evening here. Paul hauling hay from Lower place. He was here to Tea. Fine all day but cloudy and wind from South like storm tonight.

Sat, Jan 25 Ned Perley was here this morn. They did not go to work on Piers. Pa was down. He and boys took two Teams to Woods. Marvin Smith spent Evening here. Mary Magee called this morn which was beautiful and warm but at noon it began to storm. Wind tonight blew a gale drifting the roads full. Wild out tonight. Wind NE.

Sun, Jan 26 Charles went away this morning and stayed all day. Medley stayed above this Afternoon. We were in house all day reading could not get to Church. Wind blowing hard and drifting roads full. No travelling.

Mon, Jan 27 Helen washed. Marvin Smith was here all Afternoon. Laura called. Will Carman was here brought us word that Aunt Ann died this morn at Three. Net is there. Geo Treadwell, Smith Mersereau, Walter Smith and Ned Perley spent Evening here. Pleasant but no travelling. Medley commenced going to School. Roads bad.

Tues, Jan 28 Helen borrowed Mary Magees dress for Net to go to funeral. Pa was up to Uncle Stephen's took Dinner at Mary Burts. Charles was working at Pier. Bell finished my black dress. Will out back & Med to School. Mild with a little rain.

Wed, Jan 29 Pa, Helen and I went to Aunt Ann's funeral, took Dinner there. Charles stopped in town. Large funeral service read at house buried at lower St. Mary's. Aunt Louisa came down with us. Jim Shields spent the Evening here. Mild, cloudy, thawing.

Thurs, Jan 30 Mrs Mersereau, Aunt Maria and Aunt Louisa spent day here. Jane was here to Tea and Uncle George, Pa and Aunt Hal were down. We churned and scrubbed. Will was out back. Charles up to Piers. Very fine. Thawing in sun.

Fri, Jan 31 Bell, Bertha, Jane and I took Tea at Mrs Smiths. Alfred Smith and Jim were to Tea. Ned and Charles came after. Parson Sterling called. Annie Magee took Tea here. Mary and Arthur came after and spent Evening. Men out back. Mrs Dykeman very low. Very Pleasant.

Sat, Feb 1 Mary Magee, Jane Strange, Helen, Pa and I came to town. I stayed at Mary's. Mary Magee went to St John. Pa drove Mrs Burt to Town and back. Hewlitt called. I was to express office for cranberries. Annie and Net came over tonight and stayed. Snowed all day.

Sun, Feb 2 Net, Children and I went to St Anns. Annie went with us to Mason Gowans funeral King Street this Afternoon. Saw Lev Deveber. Net and I were to St. Anns this Afternoon and to Cathedral this Eve. Uncle Stephen was over. Mild thawing Snow this morning.

Mon, Feb 3 Mrs Burt went to Sewing Circle at Mrs Turners. She and Dela came home with her. Annie & Net came over. We went to Evangelist Meeting. Geo. Taylor came home with us. Net went over with Will Carman and John Gill on sled. Very fine and warm. Hewlitt called.

Tues, Feb 4 Annie stayed over all day. We were shopping and to Evangelist Meeting. Lecture in City Hall tonight. Pa was here brought me letter from Ed's. Mrs Burt poorly. Net did not get over tonight. We sewed all day. Very fine.

Wed, Feb 5 Net came over this morn. We quilted a quilt this Afternoon. Mrs. Boon called. We were to Evangelist meeting tonight. Uncle Stephen was here to Tea. I finished pillow slips on Machine. Very fine and warm. The girls went over tonight.

Thurs, Feb 6 Miss Dockerill Flossie, Kate and Louisa called this Afternoon. Louisa stayed up. Annie Freel and she were here to Tea. We took of a quilt. We started for meeting too late. Did not get in. Annie Annie (sic) Freel went in. We met Will and drove to Mrs Burts with John Gill. Fine.

Fri, Feb 7 I bound quilt and we quilted a spread after meeting. Net & Louisa came out here. Louisa stayed all night. We were to meeting. Mrs Richards, Turner and Miss McLaughlan called today. Mary Burt washed. Very fine.

Sat, Feb 8 Pa and Aunt Hal were up. Pa was here to Dinner. Mary drove out with him. Louise was here all day. All the girls came over tonight with John Gill. I drove to Colters with him. Uncle Stephan was here to Tea. Hewlitt called at noon. Lily was to party at ? Reeds. Fine.

Sun, Feb 9 Went to F.B. this morn with Lily and Hewlitt. St. Anns this Afternoon and Cathedral tonight. after which we went to City Hall to hear Evangelists. Uncle Stephen was here to Dinner and Tea. Mary called at M. Pickards. Lev Deveber came over with Annie. Snowed a little tonight.

Mon, Feb 10 Will Carman called. Net and Louisa drove down town with him. Uncle Stephen was here tonight. We made two quilts. Mary poorly today. Snow this morning, but cleared before noon.

Tues, Feb 11 Hewlitt called. Will Carman was here this Afternoon. We took off a quilt and pieced another. Mary Burt washed. Annie Carman came over to Tea. She and Net went to Methodist meeting. Louisa stayed in and sewed. Pleasant.

Wed, Feb 12 Annie stayed here all day. We were up to see Baby. Mrs Cook was down this Afternoon. Dan Jarvis called this morn. We took off a cradle quilt and a spread today. Lily came home at noon. No School this Afternoon. Rained heavy all day. Streets flooded.

Thurs, Feb 13 Will Carman was here to dinner. Louisa, Net and Annie went over the river tonight. Net and I called at Fred Hardings and Annie Magees this Afternoon. Hewlitt was in twice. Annie & Net were shopping. We took off a spread quilt today. Fine & cold.

Fri, Feb 14 Annie came over tonight and stayed. Addie Freeze spent Evening here. Mrs. McLeod called. Will was here this morn. I ironed and trimmed two night dresses and Willies suit. Fine but very cold.

Sat, Feb 15 Annie stayed all day. We drove over with Will Carman & Med. Net and Louisa went over with them stayed at Mary's till nearly eleven. Hewlitt went down with them. Net stayed with Mary. I stayed over the river. Clear and cold.

Sun, Feb 16 Uncle Stephen, Annie and I were down to Mr. Jaffrey's Church. Annie Freel came up after Dinner. I went over to town to St. Annes. Net and I were to Cathedral in Evening. Annie stayed over all night. Rev McLeod and wife called after meeting. Hewlitt was to Maugerville. Very Fine.

Mon, Feb 17 Medley was here to Dinner. He skated up. Geo. Banks drove over for Net. Brought here to Mary's and took me home. Ned Perley spent Evening here. Helen Fairweather is staying here. Miles was here to Dinner. Snowed all day. Will hauled bark for G. Banks.

Tues, Feb 18 I came home tonight instead of Monday. Helen Fairweather is sick with cold. George Banks had frolic hauling bark to Gibson Tannery. Paul hauled logs to Esty's Mills. I was sewing for Mary. Snowed all day.

Wed, Feb 19 We all went down to confirmation but Will. Mr. Edwards, Alexander Jaffrey came down with Bishop. Jane took Dinner here. Helen Fairweather & I drove to Uncle Georges with Miles took Tea there and came up on sled when they went to Lincoln. Jim S spent Evening here. Geo Treadwell called. Fine.

Thurs, Feb 20 Pa and Will were below hauling logs. Bertha was above for Apples and Aunt Hals Bonnet for Bell to make over. We were home all day. Ned Perley spent Evening here. Charles was up to Piers. Cold and cloudy most of day.

Fri, Feb 21 Jim Shields, Marvin Smith and George Treadwell took Tea here and spent Evening. Charles went out tonight. We played parcheesi. I wrote to W. W. Lewis. No mail. Snowed and drifted all day from N.E. Wind blew gale.

Sat, Feb 22 Will took Helen Fairweather to Town then he went to Gibson's Mill for grist. I called at Mrs Burts. She had a son today. We arrived home at five. Helen F. went to Uncle George's to stay tonight. Fred Harrison and Miles Fairweather called. Walter Smith & Ned Perley spent Evening here. Very clear but wind blew hard all day. Still no mail.

Sun, Feb 23 All went to Church but Bell this morn. Will Carman came down at noon stayed all night. Helen Fairweather came up after Dinner. All went to Church tonight but me. I had a bad cold not able to go out. Helen is going to stay at Harrisons tonight. Fine.

Mon, Feb 24 Will Carman went home before Dinner. Helen F. is still here. I was above with some stitching. Ned Perley spent Evening here. Marvin was in a short time. Mail came. I received letter from Lu. Squally and blustering all day.

Tues, Feb 25 Laura was here this Afternoon. Helen, Bertha, Will, Ned and Helen Fairweather went to Richard Carman's to Tea. Washed today. Paul and Will were below hauling logs. I am half sick with cold. Helen trimmed my hats. Very fine.

Wed, Feb 26 Pa, Helen and Bertha went to Church this morn. Helen Fairweather went to Uncle Georges. Pa brought Parsons organ up. All went to service in hall but me. I not able. Will, Louisa and Flossie Carman called. Charles went to Douglas to work. I received letter from Ed. Snowed and rained all day.

Thurs, Feb 27 Jane Strange and Smith Merserau took Tea here and spent Evening. Pa was down all day. They emptied flour. Rained all last night and this morning till nine then snowed. Finally cleared of too night and freezing hard. Did not go to practice. Cold better. Medley has it.

Fri, Feb 28 Annie Magee spent day here. Alex took she, Helen and Bell to practice. Will Carman took Tea here and stayed all night. Laura and Minnie Dykeman called and eat Tea with us. Will was to town twice with logs. Pa has toothache very bad. Very fine.

Sat, Mar 1 Will, Helen, Bell and Annie Magee went to Newcastle this morn. Helen Fairweather came up here tonight. George Banks was here to Tea. Marvin Smith and Ned Perley spent Evening here. Pa was to town with logs. Pleasant.

Sun, Mar 2 Will and Helen got home shortly after nine from Newcastle. Bell stayed to come with Parson. Medley and I were to Cathedral. Charles and Ned went up with us. We took Tea at Mrs Burts got home at Ten. Very fine.

Mon, Mar 3 Pa is sick with cold. Uncle Jim and Aunt Lizzie came down. Helen was above to Tea. Bell did not come home. Will went to Fredericton tonight. Walter Smith spent Evening here. Helen Fairweather is sick with cold. Very fine, thawing.

Tues, Mar 4 Uncle Jim called this morn. Bertha was above to Dinner. Chas and Will were up to Tea. Will Carman came down stayed all night. Ned Perley spent Evening here. George Treadwell called. Pa is better. Fine wind from South thawing.

Wed, Mar 5 Aunt Liz, Aunt Anne and Will Carman spent day here. We all went to serve in Hall tonight. Bell came home. Will Carman went home before Tea. Helen Fairweather stayed all night at Uncle Georges. I received letter from W. W. Lewis. Very fine.

Thurs, Mar 6 Helen and Bell spent day above with Aunt Liz. Annie Magee and I were skating. Called at Dudley Perley's. Bell and Medley went to Lodge in upper Hall. Ned Perley spent Evening here. I ironed. Very fine.

Fri, Mar 7 Pa and Will were hauling stone. Helen and I took Tea and spent Evening above. Pa very poorly with pain in his head. We called to see Jane. Mail came. I wrote card to W. W. Lewis. Stormed and drifted all day.

Sun, Mar 9 Went up to Church this Afternoon to hear Mr. Weeks after which we took Tea and spent Evening at Abram Closes. Alfred came up with us. Henry took a load to meeting. Cloudy and like storm. Hailed some tonight.

Mon, Mar 10 Lucretia Currie called. Medley and Bell started for home about nine this morning. Alfred was up at noon. I worked on a jacket for Aunt Liz. Showery all day and disagreeable. Snowing & going off fast as it falls.

Tues, Mar 11 Alfred Close took Tea here after which he went down to Henry's. Uncle Jim was up to see Bruce about going to town. Very disagreeable rained nearly all day. Wind from South West. Lute Currie called.

Wed, Mar 12 Miss Barr, Currie, Grant, Sloats, Niles and Two Miss Inghrams were here to Tea. All the boys were here in Evening had a dance. Uncle Jim was to town with potatoes for Bruce. Aunt Liz was down to Abrams a little while. Very fine.

Thurs, Mar 13 Mrs. Kitchen and children spent day here. Lucy Close and Mr. Kitchen were here to Tea. I was down to Abrams a short time. Aunt Liz went down with Lucy. Alfred Close spent Evening here. Very fine & warm.

Fri, Mar 14 Uncle Jim and Aunt Liz went to town after which they spent Evening at Mr. Curries. I washed and then took Dinner at Abrams. Miss Niles, Barr, and Sarah Sloat called for me took Tea at R. Curries. Alfred was up in Evening. Soft with rain tonight.

Sat, Mar 15 Uncle Jim drove us to Mr. R. Kitchens where we took Dinner after which we went to Henry Closes. Lucretia Currie & Annie Barr were there. We finished Uncle Jim's Overcoat. Aunt Liz was to Jim Cliffs to stitch collar. Fine.

Sun, Mar 16 Eddie Close was here to Dinner. We went to Kingsclear Church this Afternoon took Tea at Richard Closes after which we came over and went to meeting in School House. Calvin Currie preached. Uncle Will and Aunt Annie called. Fine. We called at Abrams this Eve.

Mon, Mar 17 Uncle Will and Aunt Annie took Breakfast here then went home. Uncle Jim drove me to John Lounsbury's at which place we reached at noon. He went right back home. I stayed here. Geo Hayward & wife are here visiting. Heavy snow storm from North East.

Tues, Mar 18 All the old folk took Teas at Jacob Lounsbury's. Barbara, Mary, John and I went over after Tea spent Evening. Mr. Lawrence called. Barbara finished Mary's dress. John and Jacob hauling wood. Very fine and mild.

Wed, Mar 19 Geo Hayward went home today. Mary went with them to Maugerville. John, Barbara and I spent Evening at Mr. Lawrences, met Lee Raymond. He is boarding there had pleasant time. Very fine Sun powerful.

Thurs, Mar 20 Left John Lounsbury's shortly after eight drove with Mr. Eastibrooks to Andrew Lounsbury Eel River where we took Dinner and then to Woodstock at which place I arrived after six all away but Bessie and Arthur. I stayed all night. Chas Perkins spent Evening here. Fine.

Fri, Mar 21 Arthur was in Woods. He, Fannie, her father and I went up to Service in Woodstock. Had practice after Service. Bessie was to School Snowed all day and very disagreeable mild. Fannie ironed.

Sat, Mar 22 Bessie & I called at Cousin Sams and Odbers. Arthur, Fannie, Mary Dibblee, Hattie Carman and I drove to Richmond this Afternoon took Tea at Mr. Curries. Mr. Parlee, John Kilbury and sisters were there had nice time. Fine all day. We got home at ten. Snowing.

Sun, Mar 23 Went to Lower Church this morn. I stopped at Cousin Sarahs to Dinner. Charlie Barman drove up for us and all went to town to Evening Service. I came back with Arthur. Rev Tho. Neals was here to Dinner. Mary Dibble was here. Snowed this morning Pleasant tonight.

Mon, Mar 24 Arthur drove me to Cousin Sarah's. After Dinner, She Cousin Fannie and I took Tea and spent Evening at Jarvis Beedles had pleasant time. Mr & Mrs W. F. Dibblee from Woodstock called this Afternoon. Fine.

Tues, Mar 25 Took Dinner at Cousin Sarahs. Hattie was up there with Julian. Cousin Sarah and I walked to Chas. Raymonds and we all drove to Sewing Circle up Town had nice time. Mary Dibblee came down with us. Pleasant.

Wed, Mar 26 Cousin Sarah and I walked to Grafton. Mrs McDonald was away so we came back to Rev T. Neals and spent day. Cousin Lizzie was there to Tea went to Church. I went down and stayed all night with Cousin Sarah. Fine.

Thurs, Mar 27 Cousin Sarah Fannie and I took Dinner at Odbers. Went to Service this Afternoon. Miss Beardsley called and invited us there to Tea. So I went up with her. I drove to Woods with Charlie Carman this morn. Mr Gowers took Dinner at Cousin Lizzies. Fine.

Fri, Mar 28 I walked down to cousin Sarah's found Mr. Wassen there with horse and sleigh to take us to George McDonalds where we spent day. He drove us over to Church this Evening after which we walked part way home. Fanny and Mary Dibble took Tea at Allen Dibbles. Very fine.

Sat, Mar 29 Fannie & Mary Dibble spent day at Cousin Odbers. Cousin Fannie and I took Tea at Charles Dibbles and then came up to Odbers and spent Evening. Allen Dibblee & wife, Frank Born, Miss Fowler, Jarvis Beedle & wife, Miss Beardsley's, Cousin Sam & Fannie were there. Pleasant & soft. rained some tonight roads very wet.

Sun, Mar 30 Went to Church in Town this morn. Fannie, Arthur and I walked down to Lower Church. I took Tea at Cousin Sarahs and Arthur at Odbers. Chas. Perkins came up with Fannie. I went up to Church with Charlie Carman after which we drove Minnie to Upper Corner. Rainy.

Mon, Mar 31 Arthur drove me to Station. I was met at Hartland by Will and Dell came up with Will found Lu sick. Mr and Mrs Lewis were there. They went home before night. Will stayed at Chas. Belyeas. Rained very heavy all day.

Tues, Apr 1 Will was here all day stayed tonight. All was in several times. Ev went to meeting tonight. Lu was very bad tonight. I wrote a letter to Bertha and to I. B. Carlyle. My eye is very sore. Rained nearly all day. Water is high.

Wed, Apr 2 Will went home this Afternoon. Ev went to meeting tonight. Her mother called this Afternoon. Linnus Seely took Tea here. All Belyea was in this Evening. Lu very sick. My eye still very sore. Cold and snowed today.

Thurs, Apr 3 Ev washed. Lu is better. I came up this Afternoon with Will Crandlemire and Will Lewis. Got up about five. Roads were drifted found Mr. & Mrs Lewis well. Blustering and snowed.

Fri, Apr 4 Mary Crandlemire went home after Dinner. I cut patchwork. Mrs Lewis making Mary's dress. Will and I spent Evening at Mr. Rideouts. He and his father were thrashing grass Seed. Cloudy but pleasant.

Sat, Apr 5 Rev Mr. Lewis took Tea here and stayed all night. He and Geo. Lewis were to conference in School house this Afternoon. Mrs Lewis very poorly. Maggie Belyea was in. Jim Porterfield spent Evening here. Very fine.

Sun, Apr 6 Were down to meeting this morn. Mr. Lewis preached. Charlie Crandlemire and Henry Sewell took Dinner here. We were all up to meeting in School House. Mr. Shaw preached. Mrs. Lewis and I called at Sams. Will & I took walk after Tea. Pleasant.

Mon, Apr 7 Mrs Lewis and I took Dinner at her Fathers. Mary went with us to Will Crandlemire's. Mrs Lewis and Will took Tea with us. Spent the Evening there. Men were in Woods. Squally part of day soft.

Tues, Apr 8 Will and I were up to School this Afternoon. We washed. Mr. Lewis was up to here Price lecture in School house. Charlie Crandlemire spent Evening here and stayed all night. Very fine and warm.

Wed, Apr 9 Mrs Lewis and I took Tea at Sams. Will and I spent Evening at Mr. Parents. Jim Sewell called. Mr. Lewis was down chipping wood brought us sap. Very fine. Had maple honey at Mr. Parents I ironed.

Thurs, Apr 10 W. Lewis brought Amanda Mrs Lewis and I down to Dells with Sam's Team. They left before Tea for home. I went to meeting with Ev but came back alone. Amos Howard took Tea here had prayers. Very fine and warm.

Fri, Apr 11 Jake Belyea was here to Tea. Dell was very poorly. Ev went to meeting tonight. Dell, Lu and I played parcheesi all the Evening. Snowed all day but stopped after dark.

Sat, Apr 12 Will was here this Afternoon. Dell went to Hartland today. I dressed in Dells clothes and Jake and I took walk over to his mothers. Francis Dickenson called this Eve. We had a good time tonight playing Parcheesi. Snowed.

Sun, Apr 13 Ev and I went to Baptism. Mr. Lewis and Will took Dinner here. Was to Mr. Sewells funeral this Afternoon. Will, Dell and I was to Mr. Burneys having a sing. Ev went to meeting. Fine but sloppy.

Mon, Apr 14 Nelson Sewell drove up for us spent the day down there. All came down for us. Will stayed here all night. Ev went to Meting. We had a jolly Evening. Very fine.

Tues, Apr 15 Will was here all day. We trained at a great rate. Had Candy Spree tonight. Francis Dickenson All and Jake Belyea were here. Ev stayed all night at Mr. Howards. Very fine and warm.

Wed. Apr 16 Will drove me to Hartland in Carriage roads bad bid goodbye took train for home arrived at Gibson half past two took Dinner at Uncle Stephens. Delia went to M. Jones. I walked to Fredericton. Met Helen and Louisa Carman. Very fine.

Thurs, Apr 17 Charles drove up to town. Helen came down with him I with Will Carman stopped to Dinner at Richards and then came home. All but Helen. Will and I went to Anniversary of Lodge. Will Carman stayed here all night. Very warm ice bad.

Fri, Apr 18 Bertha kept house for Aunt Hal who spent day at Uncle Wills. I was up to Tea with her. Pa and Will were hauling hay from Lewis place Jim Shields and Ned Perley spent Evening here very fine. Will Carman went home this morn. I wrote to Ed and Will.

Sat, Apr 19 Pa was to Agricultural meeting in Lower Hall. Med was to School. Annie Magee, Geo Banks, Ned Perley and Walter Smith spent Evening here. Played Parcheesi. Bertha came down from Upper House. Very fine & warm.

Sun, Apr 20 We took walk out back this morn. Geo Treadwell and Geo Banks took Tea here. Helen and Geo Treadwell went to Magees this Evening. Pa was down to Tea. I was in to Janes. Bertha was up for apples. Very fine. Warm.

Mon, Apr 21 Net washed. Bertha was up above and down to Magees. Chas Shields was in. I rec'd letter from Pennfield School. Marvin Smith & Ned Perley spent Evening here. Will nursed rigs. Fine. Bell cut out dress for me.

Tues, Apr 22 Pa was down to Dinner. Bertha and I were to Dudleys this Evening a short time. Alfred Treadwell came up with us. Geo Banks spent Evening here. Bell working on my dress. Very fine.

Wed, Apr 23 I was above stitching. Annie Magee and Aunt Louisa took Tea here. Ned Perley, Jim Shields Geo and Alfred and Alex Magee spent Evening here. Laura and Jane Strange called. Girls working on my dress. Rained nearly all day. Cora and Annie True called this eve.

Thurs, Apr 24 Net and I spent day at Uncle Georges. Bertha was to David Dykemans to Tea. Will was down to spend Evening. John Covert brought mail I rec'd letter from Jane Dixon. Ice started at Fredericton. Crossing on foot after it started. Fine.

Fri, Apr 25 Annie Magee and I walked down to see Mr. Stewart. Then Bell and I took Tea there. Will and Geo Treadwell were there. Jane Strange took Tea here. Geo Banks spent evening here. Will sheared the sheep. Ice started and ran a little. No mail. Very fine & warm.

Sat, Apr 26 Annie True, Cora, Amand, Laura, George Alfred, Georgie Harrison and Geo Banks took Tea here had a sing. Also Annie Magee was here. Pa was down this morn. He is poorly. Ice run some. Medley was down to Bents brought mail. Will took it down tonight. Very fine.

Sun, Apr 27 Bell will and I walked down to Church. We stayed down to Evening service. dined at the rectory. Will came home. He, Helen and Bertha walked down tonight. Geo Banks was here to Tea. Ice run. Very fine and warm.

Mon, Apr 28 Bertha and I took Dinner with Aunt Hal. Helen and Net were to Tea at Wm. Magees. Laura and Annie Magee called. Will was to Frolic at G. S. Sterlings. Jim Shields spent Evening here. Net ironed and washed. I packed my trunk. Cloudy. Little rain. Ice running all day.

Tues, Apr 29 Left home half past six. Pa drove me up just in time for Ferry Boat. Did some shopping and bid Pa goodbye fifteen after nine when I left Fred*n Junction for St. Andrews where I arrived at eight with Headache and tired out. Cloudy with rain tonight.

Wed, Apr 30 Left St. Andrews by stage reached St. George eleven. Robert Boyd met me there with Carriage brought me to his place when we arrived was met by I. B. Carlyle had Dinner. I am boarding here. Mr. Miller called. Heavy rain.

Thurs, May 1 I commenced School today in Pennfield. Mrs. Jack took Dinner here also John Gillespie. Mr. Boyd sheared sheep. Irvin B. Carlyle called this morn. Alfred Mealy called at School House. Foggy with heavy rain tonight.

Fri, May 2 Miss Spear called. Mrs Boyd drove to St. George this morn. She and I were up to Mr. Gillespies this Evening. Wrote letter home. Crickards girls were buried this Afternoon. Mrs. Miller was here. Very fine.

Sat, May 3 Mrs Boyd & Maggie drove me to Bucknams. I walked from there to Geo Dicksons found them at Dinner. Jane and Louise went to Doons. I stayed at Jane Crosses called at Jim Eldridges. Mart Mike and Silas Calder spent Evening here. Louise and I were to Ash's shop. Fine morning. Showers tonight.

Sun, May 4 Opened F.C.B. Sunday School at Harbour. I did not go stayed with Mr. Dickson. Mandy and Mart were in after Dinner. I walked up to Church then came up with Mrs Boyd. Alf Mealey took Tea and spent Evening here. Captain Shaw was in. Showers at noon. Fine rest of day.

Mon. May 5 Capt. W. Shaw was here all day He and Mr. Boyd drove out the Ridge for potatoes. His two sons were here to Tea. Tin Pedlar called. Mr. Boyd was down to Mr. Gillespies this Evening. Rained heavy this morn. thick fog.

Tues, May 6 I wrote letter to Lu. Mr. Hannington took Tea here. Sam McKay called. He and Mr. Boyd went to Mason Lodge St. George. Mrs Boyd was up to see Mrs Miller found her better. Very foggy and dark. rains muddy.

Wed, May 7 Mr. Boyd was to ploughing frolic at Mr. Harveys. Mrs Boyd was up to see Mrs Miller this Afternoon. Mr McGill and John Miller spent Evening here. Willie Shaw called. We had fun tonight. Cloudy and cold.

Thurs, May 8 Mrs Boyd went to see Mrs Hunter this Afternoon stayed till nine o'clock. Mr. Boyd and Maggie drove to Beaver Harbour after Tea. I called at Mr. Spears. Susie and I went to Public meeting in Hall discussing permissive Bill. Alf Mealy came home with me. Very fine.

Fri, May 9 Bell Noble spent day here. She and I were to Post Office this Evening I received letter from Mrs. Dickson. Fred Ashley spent Evening here. We had Jolly fun. Mr. Harvey was here all day. Very fine for farming.

Sat, May 10 I walked to Harbour called at Mrs Wrights, Ike Crosses, Milts, John Bests and Amanda and I spent Evening at Geo Eldridges. Mrs Dickson was down home tonight. Mart spent Evening with us and treated us with apples. Very fine & warm.

Sun, May 11 I went to Sunday School taught Mrs Dicksons class. Mart walked up with me to Church large congregation. Jane Cross has sore throat. Alf Mealey, Mary Justison and Mrs Boyd took Tea here. Josh and Susan Gillespie came for Mary. Very fine and warm.

Mon, May 12 I washed before School this morn. W. Harvey was here to Tea. Had twenty one scholars today. Mr. Harding came for pigs took Tea here. Mr. Boyd ploughing all day. Mrs Boyd & I half sick with colds. Cloudy and foggy cold.

Tues, May 13 Mr. Harvey was here to Breakfast. I rec'd four letters one from home, Will, Ed and Mrs. Jones. Nancy Boyd called this Evening., Mrs Miller was in. Mr Boyd ploughing and harrowing. I have severe headache. Warmest day this spring.

Wed, May 14 Mr. Boyd and Maggie were to Digdeguash for wheat. Mrs Miller went to St George with them got home at nine. I wrote letter home. Mrs Boyd and I were up on hill after cows. Heavy thunder this morn. Quit pleasant this Afternoon foggy tonight.

Thurs, May 15 Mr Magill, Alf Mealey, Ellen and Maggie Gillespie spent Evening here. Mrs Young called also Kate Justison. Mr Boyd sewed wheat. I cut out my Drab skirt and sewed it up. Quite pleasant. Foggy tonight.

Fri, May 16 Mr. Magill called brought mail from Office. Irving B Carlyle took Tea here. Mr Boyd sowed oats this morning. I have bad toothache. Rained heavy this Afternoon and tonight cold and disagreeable.

Sun, May 18 Mr Norton went away after Dinner. We all went to Church. Susie Spear came over and we went to meeting came home alone. Mr Gilmore from St George called. Very fine today & warm. Mrs George Gillespie had baby baptized in Church.

Mon, May 19 Mr. Boyd went to St. George for Doctor and Parson for Mrs Hunter who is very ill. Mrs Boyd was down before Dinner.Mrs Miller called this Evening. Mr Boyd sewed oats a short time this morn. Rained all day.

Tues, May 20 I wrote to Mrs Jones. Mrs Boyd was down to see Mrs Hunter. I washed after School tonight. Miss Gillespie's and Annie Spear called for me to go to lodge I did not go. I received letter from Lu. Foggy and unpleasant Cold.

Wed, May 21 Mr McFarlane took Dinner here. I called up to Mr Spears tonight. Susie came back with me and spent remainder of Evening. Mrs Boyd has bad cold quite poorly. Thunder showers this Afternoon.

Thurs, May 22 Mr. McGill helped Mr Boyd this morn was here to dinner. I wrote letter to Lu. We all called into Magills this Evening. Mrs Boyd was up to Mr Harveys got some roots and flower seeds. Fine and the Farmers busy.

Fri, May 23 Williams the Pedlar took Tea here. Mrs Boyd and I went to Mr Gillespies. I spent Evening. Mary McGill and David Wood were there. Ellen came part way up with me. I received letter from home. Fine but cold.

Sat, May 24 Mrs. Boyd and I called at Tom Justisons and then came back to Isaac Justisons to Tea. left there shortly after six for home. I was in to Mr. Millers tonight. Maggie was down to Josephine McGill's Birthday party. Pleasant.

Sun, May 25 All went to Church this morn. Maggie and I went to Sunday School after which McDonald drove Bell Noble and I down home took Tea there. Then he drove us to Harbour called at Mrs Dixons and came back to meeting. Mart came home with me. Cloudy but pleasant.

Mon, May 26 David Johnston was here helping Mr Boyd farm. I wrote letter home. Mr. McGill spent Evening here. Mrs Miller was in this morning. Irving B called at School just as it was closing. Wind blew heavy all day. Clear and cold.

Tues, May 27 David Johnston was here working. Mrs Boyd and I were up to Ben Jacks after Tea. Mary Harvey called this Evening. I received letter from W. W. Lewis. Wrote home and to Parsons wife. Fine but wind blew hard.

Wed, May 28 Mrs Robert Gillespie and son Hugh were here to Tea also Mrs Miller. Mrs Boyd and I drove to St George after Tea. Just nine when we got home. Called at her Fathers. I bought calico for wrapper. Mr Boyd planting potatoes. Very fine.

Thurs, May 29 Mrs Boyd baked I ironed before School this morn. Annie Spear called with Maggie Gillespies nightdress to get stitched. I spent Evening at Mr. Gillespies. We had practice for Sunday. All busy farming. Fine and the warmest day this spring.

Fri, May 30 I received letter from Ed and his mother. Mrs Boyd and I called at Mr Harveys this Evening. Sarah Prescott was there. Mr Magill called quite late for Mr Boyd to sign petition. He had lunch here. Fine and quite warm.

Sat, May 31 Joshua Justason his wife and his sister Susie Gillespie took Tea here on their return from St. George. Mrs Boyd, Maggie and I were trout fishing in Millers Brook. I caught a dozen. Mrs Washington Jack called this morn. Fine.

Sun, June 1 All went to Church this Afternoon. Showers just as we reached home. Ellen and Maggie Gillespie came in waited until it stopped raining. Robert Johnston was here to Tea. We all went out in hill for the cows this Eve. Very warm. Raining tonight at nine.

Mon, June 2 I washed my clothes before School. Mrs Miller was down all Afternoon helping Mrs Boyd pick wool. Mr Boyd planting potatoes and ploughing. Susie Spear spent Evening here. Cloudy this morn and rained the rest of the day.

Tues, June 3 Mrs. Miller was here picking wool. She and Mr Magill took Tea here. Mr Boyd went up to Mason Lodge St. George. Ellen Gillespie and Annie Spear were in this Evening. I rec'd letter from Will Lewis. Showery and cold.

Wed, June 4 Mrs Boyd finished picking wool. Mr Boyd has bad headache. I wrote letter to Ed Jones. Alf Mealey spent Evening here. Mr Miller was in tonight. It thundered and rained very heavy nearly all day.

Thurs, June 5 Mr Boyd drove to Geo Spears this morn got back at noon. Eliza Carlyle called. Mr Dustin and Ellen Day were here to Tea. She was getting subscribers for paper. Mr Boyd drove to St George after Tea. Very heavy thunder shower tonight. Pleasant all day. I mailed letters to Ed and Will Lewis.

Fri, June 6 Simon was down for Mr. Boyd's plough. They went up to Geo Spears place to work. I rec'd letter from home. Mr Miller was in. Fine until Evening and then it commenced to rain heavy which continued. I wrote letter to Net.

Sat, June 7 I finished my stockings. Mrs Robert and James Gillespie and Mrs Miller spent Afternoon and took Tea here. Mrs Hunter called. Mr Enos Poole called on Errand. Cloudy and wind blew a gale all day very cold.

Sun, June 8 Went to Church this Afternoon. Rained coming home we got quite wet. Alf Mealey drove down this Evening. We went round the Ridge. Mrs Boyd was down to Mr Magills a little while. She was poorly today. Pleasant but Cold tonight.

Mon, June 9 I mailed letter to Net. Mr and Mrs Prescott called this Evening. I drove to Magaguadavic with Ned Bucknam tonight was to Uncle Johns. Cousin Louisa and I walked to town met May and all went to Rock above the bridge. Then Ned and I called at Hon Gilmours. Very fine.

Tues, June 10 Mr McFarlane took dinner here. Mr and Mrs Boyd drove to Magaguadavic this Evening. Mr Carlyle and Magill called tonight. Agnes Johnston came down tonight. Mrs Miller was in after Tea a short time. Cloudy all day but rather pleasant. No letters.

Wed, June 11 Agnes was spinning all day. Mr Boyd was over to James McKay this Evening. Alf Mealey was here. We had great fun with him. The ladies cleaned the Church this Afternoon. Rained nearly all day and cold.

Thurs, June 12 Mr. McFarlane was here to dinner. Simon Boyd drove to Beaver Harbour stopped to Tea on his way back. Ellen Gillespie and Annie Spear spent Evening here. Mrs Boyd was stitching dress for Ellen. Rained and very foggy tonight.

Fri, June 13 Alexander Boyd from Bocabec took Dinner here. Mr Boyd went to John McDole's Funeral this Afternoon. I let School out at three. Mrs Boyd and I drove to Charles Mcquoids ten (two?) miles from St Andrews stayed there all night. Very pleasant driving. Nine o’clock when we got there.

Sat, June 14 Mrs Mcquoid drove into town with us this morn. Had Dinner at Myra McFarlane's Mrs Boyds sister. Left there at noon. Came to John Cunningham had lunch and stayed till three. We called in Magaguadavic and got home just sunset. Very fine. Saw Alf Mealy in Ed's --?---.

Sun, June 15 Went to Church this Afternoon. Alf Mealey and Washington Jack took Tea here. Alf spent Evening. Agnes Johnston came over tonight about nine. I have bad headache today. Quite pleasant. Showers tonight.

Mon, June 16 Charles Trynor called this morning. Mrs Riordan called. I had three new scholars today. Did not wash. Agnes was spinning all day. Mr. Shaw bought a pig from Mr Boyd today. It rained nearly all day and cold.

Tues, June 17 Mrs Boyd washed. I received letter from Mrs Sterling and music of Te Deum & Gloria in Excelsis. Mr Boyd was to Magaguadavic this Afternoon. I am half sick with cold. It rained hard most of the day cold.

Wed, June 18 Mary Justison spent day here. She was making Mrs Boyds dress. We drove Net down to Sam Pooles. She called there. Jim Gillespie took Tea and stayed here all night. Mr Boyd was fencing. Mr McFarlane and Alf Mealey called. Cloudy with showers and cold.

Thurs, June 19 Mrs Boyd spent Afternoon and took Tea at Mr. Carlyle's. She called at Mrs Hawkins. Alf Mealey took Tea here and drove me to Mr Gillespies where we spent a very pleasant Evening. He drove me back home. I washed tonight. Very fine.

Fri, June 20 Mrs James Gillespie and I took Tea at Mr Spinneys. Mrs Knight was there. We had pleasant time. Mrs Boyd was sewing on her dress. I ironed before School this morn. George Crickett die today. Fine out quite cold tonight.

Sat, June 21 Henry McFarlane from Digdeguash took Dinner here. I was cleaning Windows at the School House this morn. Mrs Boyd and I spent Afternoon and took Tea at Simon Boyds. Mr Boyd sewed oats. Warm and very fine.

Sun, June 22 Mr Boyd, Maggie and I went to meeting. Mr Pullet preached to Presbyterian. We went to baptism in Grainey Creek. Took Dinner at Isaac Justasons and came to Church. Mr Geo Crickett was buried very large funeral. Alf Mealey took Tea here and spent Evening. Very fine.

Mon, June 23 I was down to Mr Gillespies this eve practising the Te Deum. Charlie Trynor and wife called this Evening. George Lathan and Mary Wetmore were down here driving. I was talking to them. Very warm today.

Tues, June 24 Had School this morn. Went to St George with Mr and Mrs Boyd. The Masons marched from the hall to the Church where Rev. M. Smith delivered a very eloquent sermon. I was to Uncle Johns. Mag. Carrie and I went to Church. Very fine. I received letter from ------.

Wed, June 25 Mr Shaw was here to Dinner. Irving B. Carlyle was in to Tea. Mr Miller was in. I cut out my wrapper and basted it up. Mrs Boyd washed. Agnes went home this morning. Very fine. Mr Boyd was rolling grain.

Thurs, June 26 Mr and Mrs Boyd and I drove to Magaguadavic this Evening to Perbyterian meeting. Mr McCullough fr St Andrews preached. I came back with Alf Mealey. I wrote home and to Mrs Sterling. Mr Boyd was rolling grain at Spears Mills. Fine.

Fri, June 27 Ellen Gillespie called this Evening. I drove to Beaver Harbour with Alf Mealey tonight. Went to meeting there. Mrs Dixon gave me two haddock. Twelve o'clock when we got home. I received paper & letter from W. W. Lewis. Fine.

Sat, June 28 I had School this morning. Mr Boyd went to Digdeguash all day. Mrs Boyd and I took Tea at James Gillespies. We had a practice for Sunday. Maggie went to John Miller all Afternoon. Warm and fine till night then rain. Foggy commenced to rain just before dark. Susie Spear called tonight.

Sun, June 29 Was to Church this morning. James Boyd and James McKay took Tea here. Alf Mealy was married tonight. We did not go on account of weather. Rained all Afternoon and heavy showers tonight.

Mon, June 30 Mr. Magill was here to Dinner. James Alfred was here to Tea. He was helping Mr Boyd fence. Mary Harvey called this Evening. Trustees visited School this morning. Alf Mealey had big Chivaree tonight. We could hear it here. Showery all day. Fine tonight.

Tues, July 1 Dominion Day. We washed this morn. Mrs Gillespie, Boy and I started after Dinner. Called at Mr Prescotts, Isaac Justasons and Betty Justasons where we found Katie. Came back to the Deacons where we took Tea. After milking we went down to Magills and stayed till after Ten. Fine. Maggie went down to stay with Bertie Gillespie. Mr Boyd went to St. George to Lodge.

Wed, July 2 Mrs McFarlane spent day here. Mrs Boyd was making dress for her. Tom Ferguson and Mr Bell took Dinner here. Nancy and Rosella Jack called this Evening. I felt very miserable today. Mr Boyd sowed turnips. Very fine and warm.

Thurs, July 3 Mrs Boyd took Simons wheel home this morning. She was up to Tom Spears, Prescotts, and Harveys for turnip seed this Afternoon. Mr Boyd finished farming today. Tom Ferguson was here this Evening. I feel poorly. Very warm and sultry. I wrote letters to W W Lewis and Miss Jones.

Fri, July 4 Mr Harvey took Tea here. Mrs Boyd baked nearly all day. I ironed before School this morn. Mr Boyd making fence. My arm some better. Was working on my wrapper. Thunder shower about Four P.M. Close but warm.

Sat, July 5 I walked down to Beaver Harbour this morn. Called at John Bests. Went aboard the Frank with Dick got two fresh haddock from Ike. Mrs Dixon went to Conference tonight. I stayed in. Mart kept me Company. Silas Calder and Jim Hawkins were in. Very fine.

Sun, July 6 Called at Jim Eldridges and to see Milton who is very miserable. Went to Sunday School taught Mrs Dixons class. After Dinner Mart and I called to Ikes found them all well. Went to Baptism before the Afternoon Meeting. Four were baptized. Shower this Evening. Fine all day.

Mon, July 7 Mr Shaw was here to Dinner and Tea. Mrs James Magill spent Evening here. We walked down with her. Mr Boyd drove to Sam McKays tonight. I mailed letter to Mrs Jones & W. W Lewis. Mrs Boyd washed. I worked on my wrapper. Fine but chilly.

Tues, July 8 Williams the Pedlar took Dinner here. Alf Mealey, Mr Shaw and son took Tea here. Had strawberries for first this season. I rec'd letters from Net and Lu today. Mr Boyd was loading vessel with wood. Mrs Boyds Birthday. Rained all day and heavier this Evening.

Wed, July 9 Mrs Steen and sister from Boston called this morn. We called on Alf Mealey's Bride this Evening. Mrs Young was there. Had pleasant time. Maggie stayed all night at James Magills. Mr Boyd working on roads. Fine and quite warm.

Thurs, July 10 Mr Miller was here all Afternoon. We were strawberrying in the field after Tea got a quart. I wrote letter home. Mailed it called at Mr Harveys. Mary came half way home with me. Met Doug Spinney and Will in Magill the latter came home with me. Very warm.

Fri, July 11 I. B. Carlyle took Dinner here. I spent Evening at Mr Gillespies. Had a practise. Helen was away to her Uncle George Spears. Mr Boyd bought some strawberries. Mrs Boyd did part of Saturdays work so as to go strawberrying. Very fine and warm

Sat, July 12 John Johnston was helping Mr Boyd hoe potatoes. Mrs Sam Poole, Miss Jackson and Mary Justason spent Afternoon here. We walked up to brook with them. I called at Tom Spears on way back. Susie came with me. Maggie stayed all night with Mrs Miller. Very warm.

Sun, July 13 Were to Church this Afternoon. Mr Smith not there. Miss Kelly and Cassie McKay came with us to Tea. We went to meeting this Evening. Mr Tremble preached. Mart came home with me had pleasant walk. Very warm and close.

Mon, July 14 Mrs Boyd washed this morn. She and Mrs Magill walked to Church to Ellen Cricketts funeral. She drove back with Mr Hunter. Mr Shaw was in tonight. I washed my linen suit tonight. Mr Boyd went to Simons tonight. Showery.

Tues, July 15 Mr Shaw, Simon Boyd and Rob Johnston were here to Dinner. Mrs Boyd and I called at Rob Hunters this Evening. Mrs Gillespie was there. I ironed linen suit after School. Maggie and her mother were Strawberrying. Cloudy but very warm. Heavy thunder shower in night.

Wed, July 16 Bob Johnston is working here hoeing potatoes. Alf Mealey and bride called this Evening. They were up to Church fixing his parents Graves. Mrs Simon Boyd was in to get stitching done. Very warm all day with thunder showers this Evening. Lightning sharp.

Thurs, July 17 James McKay called. Bob Johnston was to Harbour for load for Mr Miller. All the choir met at Mr Gillespies this Evening to practise. We had good sing. Coal Justason escorted me home. Heavy thunder shower today with large hail. Showery all Afternoon & cold.

Fri, July 18 I. B. Carlyle was here to Dinner. He visited School. Mrs Boyd baked and scrubbed today. I feel miserable this Evening. Mrs Miller was in. Showers this Evening fine the rest of the day. Quite cold. Mr Boyd hoeing.

Sat, July 19 Mr and Mrs Boyd went to St George. Left Maggie at Grandfather. McFarlanes took Tea at Mrs Stuarts and got home just dark. Ellen, Maggie Gillespie and I were down to Mr Carlyle's. Miss Kelly was there. After Tea we all went over to Nelson Hawkins. Maggie and I had drive with Caleb Hawkins. Ellen drove home with her Father. Maggie and I walked called at Mrs Spinneys. Showery this afternoon.

Sun, July 20 We went to meeting. Mr Pollock preached this morning. Mrs Boyd and Maggie were up to Deacon Justasons to Dinner. Maggie and Ellen Gillespie and I stopped at the Church without Dinner. Large congregation this Afternoon. George Spear took Tea here. Hugh Gillespie was in to Dinner with Mr Boyd. Fine.

Mon, July 21 Mrs Boyd went strawberrying on the St John road with Mr Harvey's family. I was up to Mrs Spinneys this Evening practising on organ. Doug came home with me. Mr James McKay spent Evening here. Maggie and I were strawberrying in the field. I bought 6 quarts from Luke Crawny. Fine.

Tues, July 22 Sarah Ferguson came down today. I had no School this Afternoon. Mrs Boyd, Maggie, Sarah and I went strawberrying back of Alfred Mealeys. Put our horse up there. Grace went out with us. We had Tea before we came home. Got only four quarts. I had fearful headache. Went to bed before dark. Foggy morn but fine Afternoon. I received letters from Net and W. W. Lewis.

Wed, July 23 Tom Ray took Dinner here. Mr Miller was in several times. Charles Trynor called this Evening. Mrs Boyd is making dress for Sarah Ferguson. She gave one skein white yarn tonight for stockings. Rained heavy nearly all day with thunder & lightning in Night.

Thurs, July 24 Gillespie girls and I walked out the ridge met Sam McKay. He took Ellen in. Maggie and I walked on to Carlyle's. I. B. came back with us called at Spinneys for Eliza Carlyle. I got ride with Coal Justason. The others with Sam McKay. Mr McGill spent Evening here. Cloudy morning but fine latter part of day. Mary Justason called this morning.

Fri, July 25 Mary Harvey spent Afternoon here. Alf Mealey and wife and Mr Magill spent Evening here. Mr Boyd busy in the Hayfield. Mrs Boyd is dressmaking for Sarah Ferguson. Maggie went to post office no letters. Very fine.

Sat, July 26 Had School this morn. Gave holidays at noon. I walked to I. B. Carlyle's this Afternoon for money. All busy in the Hayfield. I ironed after Tea. Then Mr Boyd, Maggie and I drove round to Simon Mealeys and called at Isaac Justasons on way back. Went round the square. Fine and warm.

Sun, July 27 Mr Boyd drove Sarah Ferguson home this Afternoon. Took Tea at Mrs McFarlanes. I wrote letter home. Maggie and Ellen Gillespie and John Mealey spent Evening here. Was not out today. Rained heavy this morn and continued wet till Evening. Finer.

Mon, July 28 We washed this morn. Tom Ray was here to Dinner. Mrs Boyd, Maggie and I called at Ben Jacks to see baby and at Washingtons this Afternoon. After Tea I drove to Magaguadavic with Mr Boyd. Got home at ten. I wrote home and to W. W. Lewis. Fine.

Tues, July 29 Tom Ray was here to Dinner after which he drove to Magaguadavic. Mrs Boyd went with him. I went up to Alf Mealeys. Alf walked to Prescotts. We got horse and drove down for him at nine. I stayed down. Mr Bogle was here to Tea and stayed all night. We trained merrily. Cloudy. Foggy.

Wed, July 30 I called at Mr Gillespies this morn. Mrs Boyd poorly. After Dinner I walked to Mr Carlyles then Eliza and I went to Mrs ? Hawkins took Tea. After which Mr James McKay drove me home. Mr Boyd and Bob Johnson went to Magaguadavic this Evening. Cloudy and foggy.

Thurs, July 31 I was down to vessel with Charles Trynor. I went down to Harbour with Will Best after Dinner. Took Tea at Geo. Eldridges. Then went down to Geo Dixons. Called up to Jim Eldridge's. Helped Amanda with her dress. Mr Ash called. Very fine.

Fri, Aug 1 I went to Eastport this morn with Billy and Frank. Got down at one and home at eight. I went to meeting tonight. Five strangers here all night. A large number from Grand Manan here. Very fine.

Sat, Aug 2 Meeting all day. I was out in Evening. Mr Hartley preached. Five to Dinner and seven to Tea. Mart was here tonight. I was up there sewing finished Amanda's dress and worked late on Annies. Very fine & warm.

Sun, Aug 3 Was to meeting three times. Mr Parsons preached this morn Mr Clark Afternoon and Mr Hartley tonight. large Congregation. We had eight to Dinner and nine to Tea. Very fine and extremely warm.

Mon, Aug 4 I washed my linen suit. Then eighteen of us went over the Harbour. Baked appling did not get one. Edgar and Sam Key came over for us. A Business meeting in morn. Womans Aid Society this Afternoon & Farewell meeting tonight. Great crowd. Grand Manan vessel went out at twelve tonight. One out at noon. The St John people were sailing this Evening. Very fine and warm.

Tues, Aug 5 White Head vessel went out this morn. We saw them off feel very lonesome since they left. Mart was here this Afternoon. Jane and I were up to Ashes got some cake. Boston Silas Calder was in. All went to meeting tonight. I stayed at home. Mart with me. Annie Hawkins and Amanda called. Heavy Thunder Showers after Dinner.

Wed, Aug 6 Annie Hawkins and I took Tea at Mrs Ashes. Mart and Silas Calder were there. Went to meeting this Evening. Jane washed. I sewed on Clayton's suit. Laura is quite poorly today with pain in her lungs. Foggy today so the vessels did not go out. Cold.

Thurs, Aug 7 I spent the day at Geo Eldridges. Called at Hughy Johns. Susie and I were on the hill for Cranberries got enough for Tea. All the vessels went out this morn. Jane Dixon washed. I saw Mr Boyd tonight sent a jar up with him. Fine and warm. Emily is sick.

Fri, Aug 8 Jane Dixon and I also Rev Mr Barnes took Dinner at Will Eldridges. Were up to Mrs Caldars to Tea had pleasant time. Meeting tonight. I stayed home. Bell Noble, Susie Eldridge and Maggie ----- called today. I was up to see Emily. Found her no better. I ironed this morn. Fine.

Sat, Aug 9 I ironed for Jane and then for Amanda took Dinner up there. Emily very poorly. I took Tea at Nells called at Jesse Wrights. Annie and I went up on hill. Louise and I were down on warf tonight. Mr Barnes called. Will Best, Geo Allen and John Best were in this Evening. Cloudy but pleasant.

Sun, Aug 10 Was to Sunday School. Taught Mrs Dixons class. The vessels came in at noon. I was up to dress Amanda's hair. They all went to meeting but me. Mart stayed with me tonight. Jane Cross was in several times. Mrs Dixon and I were in to Ashes after Tea. Emily is better. Very fine but cool.

Mon, Aug 11 Jane went to missionary meeting this Afternoon. I took Tea at Jesse Wrights. Went to meeting tonight. Mr Barnes preached. Jane was out cranberrying for Mr Barnes. Mart was here. He is poorly. I felt lonesome today. Very fine and warm.

Tues, Aug 12 All the vessels went out this morn. Left harbour about nine came up with Hansen in Truckwaggon got here about ten. Was to Post Office rec'd letter from Pa. Mr Gillespie, John and wife called this Evening. We had fun in the Hayfield tonight. Dan Cameron was helping. He went home. Very fine.

Wed, Aug 13 Mr Hansen called and brought my satchel and parcel up this morning. I called at Mrs Holmes, Carlyle's and took Tea at Nelson Hawkins. Kate Spear and Eliza Carlyle were there. I got home before dark. Mary McGill called this Evening. Fine morning but thick fog tonight.

Thurs, Aug 14 John Gillespie and wife spent the Day here. Alf Mealey called. Joshua Justason, his wife and Mrs Chafey took Tea here. John and James Glass and Chas McLewid Called this Evening. I came up with Alf and stayed all night. Foggy this morn with thunder showers tonight.

Fri, Aug 15 Grace and I went to get peas for Dinner and in the meantime picked Three Quarts Raspberries. After Dinner she and I drove to St George. Had lunch at John Scotts at four. She went home. I stayed all night at Uncle Johns. Carrie and I were down to warf to meet the Excursion boat around nine. Fine but cold and Frost tonight.

Sat, Aug 16 Carrie and I were through the Granite Works and on Ivy Hill this morning. After Dinner May went with us to the cemetery. Mr Jim Morann was buried. The Masons and Sons of Temperance marched to the Grave large Funeral. I came down with Mr Boyd. Spent Evening at Gillespies. Rain tonight.

Sun, Aug 17 Sam McKay was here to Dinner. We all went to Church this Afternoon. Small Congregation. Tom Ray called. John Glass and Jim Magill spent the Evening here. I feel miserable tonight. Rained all day and very dreary & lonesome.

Mon, Aug 18 Jas Magill took Dinner here. Georgie and I washed. John Glass and Charlie Mann were here to Tea. Mr Boyd and Bob transplanted turnips this morning. Churned today. Rained heavy all day. We played Old Maids all Evening.

Tues, Aug 19 Charlie Trynor was here to Dinner. Bob was home and back again tonight went to Office. I rec'd letters from Mrs Jones and W. W. Lewis. Maggie Gillespie called this Evening. Mr Miller was in. Rained heavy all day and wind blew a gale.

Wed, Aug 20 Maggie and I walked up to Church this Afternoon. Baptismal service Six children baptized. Mrs Sam Poole and Mrs Wentworth called this Afternoon. I washed this morn. We all spent the Evening at Mr Harvey's. Bob went to meeting. Cloudy but very close & warm.

Thurs, Aug 21 I ironed all morning. Washed my linen suit and done it up. Mrs Boyd washed a few things. Mr Shaw was here to Breakfast. Men in the hay field. I wrote letter to Pa. Then walked to Office and then on to Isaac Justasons where we practice tonight. Fine and warm. Drove to Nobles after practice stayed all night.

Fri, Aug 22 Mr Noble went to St George. Bell, Mary and I were over to Stewarts after dinner. The Gillespie girls spent the Afternoon there. I drove to the corner with Nelson Hawkins on Truck. Visited Miss Kellys School. Came back to Sam McKays and took Tea after which Bell came up. Miss Kelly and I went down with here stayed all night. Cloudy and very foggy.

Sat, Aug 23 Miss Kelly went to St George. I stayed at Nobles till after Dinner then Bell and I drove with Jim Hawkins & Norman Hansen to Beaver Harbour. I took Tea at Mr Dixons. Mrs John Gillespie and Young were there to Tea. Bell was to Jakes to Tea. We were up to see Louise found her miserable. I stayed all night at Jim Eldridge's Bell at Dixons. Foggy morning but pleasant the remainder of the day.

Sun, Aug 24 Bell and Mrs Dixon went to Sunday School. I stayed and got dinner. After which I came to Pennfield changed dress and went to Church. Bell came up with Billy & Mike. Simon Boyd & wife and Jim McKay took Tea here. Mr Shaw was here to dinner. Heavy rain showers this Afternoon got wet coming from Church.

Mon, Aug 25 I commenced School today. Mr and Mrs Boyd and Bob were Raspberrying back of Johnstons got nearly two pails. Mr Magill was here tonight. Jenny Trynor & I spent Evening at Charlie Trynors. I walked up the road above School House with her. Cloudy and showery.

Tues, Aug 26 Tom Ray was here to Dinner and Tea. Maggies birthday. Bertie, Annie and Susie Prescott were here to Tea had jolly times. Hugh Gillespie called this Evening. Mr Boyd went to Lodge which closed tonight. Georgie Scrubbed and baked. Pleasant. Mr Boyd finished Haying. Charlie Clowers wife Maugerville died this Evening.

Wed, Aug 27 Mr Boyd and Bob were helping Mr Simon hay today. I wrote letters to Lu and Will. Georgie and Maggie were into Tom Spears. I drove with Tom Ray down to Geo Crickards. Geo Spear stopped at Tom Justasons. Tom went for him after he brought me home. Mr Boyd was to St George tonight. Fine.

Thurs, Aug 28 I took music lesson this Afternoon. Ned Bucknam and Sis Prescott drove down for me to go to picnic. After Tea we drove down the Ridge Road to the Schoolhouse. Came back. I stopped at the Hall. Jenny Trynor and I went to Carlyle's. Eliza and Mr & Mrs Hawkins came back to Mr Spinneys with us where we had practice. Men helping Simon. Very fine. Baptist Sunday School today. Very dry wind.

Fri, Aug 29 I practised an hour at Mrs Prescotts and one at Mr Spinneys. Douglas came home with me. James Magill spent the Evening here. Mrs Steene took Tea here. Practising dialogues at Prescotts tonight. A picnic down from St George on the Ridge. Very fine.

Sat, Aug 30 We all went Berrying out Knights Pond today got about Three bushels Cranberries and a few Blueberries. Nearly sunset when we got home. I saw Jane Dickson and Mrs Wanock on the plain. I joined Division tonight. They had Two Dialogues. Sam McKay called this Evening. Cloudy and showers this Afternoon.

Sun, Aug 31 All went to Church this morning. Bob and Tom Ferguson were here to Dinner. Tom Ray and Tom F were here to Tea. Susie Spear and I walked below the Meeting met Geo Henry Tatton. I went to the Harbour with him left there about nine. Mart came up with me was twelve when I got home. Very fine.

Mon, Sept 1 I practised this morn at Prescotts. I took music lesson this Evening. Called at Mr Harvey's and walked up far as Mr Spinneys. Uriah Sparks and his two daughters were here to Tea. Men cutting oats. Mr Mann called. Georgia baked today. Very fine.

Tues, Sept 2 I was up to Mrs Spinneys tonight practising. Mr Shaw spent Evening here. Mr Boyd went to Masonic Lodge St George tonight. Georgie is sick with Neuraglia (sic). I received a letter from Papa. Was ripping my purple suit today. Very fine & warm.

Wed, Sept 3 I was up to Prescotts to practice after School. Bob was hauling hay for McDonald. Mrs Miller got home from St Davids tonight. We all drove to Alf Mealys and spent Evening. Maggie stayed at Mr Gillespies till we returned. Fine and warm.

Thurs, Sept 4 I took music lesson and had a long practise. James McKay spent Evening here. I drove down to Mrs Holmes with Joshua Justason and wife where we spent the Evening. Mrs Kenny Eastport was there. We were to practise but no one came. Fine. I washed before School this morn.

Fri, Sept 5 Practised twice today. Charlie Mann called. I was into Mr Jas Gillespies this Evening. Called at Bob Hunters met Georgie and Maggie there. Tom Ray escorted me home had a jolly time tonight. Rained nearly all day.

Sat, Sept 6 I practised two hours this morning. I walked to Isaac Justasons after dinner. Mary cut over my purple basque. She and Joshua came a ways with me. Met Tom Ray who came home with me. Mr Boyd and Chas Mann went to St George this Evening. Mrs Boyd very poorly. Mary Magill and Josephine were in. Fine.

Sun, Sept 7 Mr Boyd was down to see Robert Hunter this morn found him no better. All went to Church this Afternoon. Mart came up with me to Tea and spent Evening. Had a pleasant Evening. Foggy early in the morning but very fine Afternoon.

Mon, Sept 8 Charlie Mann was here to Dinner. Mr Boyd killed a lamb. Mr Mann bought a quarter tonight. Bob chopping wood. Mrs Boyd poorly. I was working at my purple suit. School small. Rained heavy all day with thunder. Very foggy tonight.

Tues, Sept 9 Dismissed School half past two. Had picnic for the Children at the Hall. Tea at half past five. Dance in the Hall tonight which was crowded had a jolly time. It was after one when I got home. Rec'd letter from home. Fine.

Wed, Sept 10 Mary Justason spent Day here. She was working on Suit for me. Mrs Drake and Barry took dinner here. I was up to practice and then took a drive up to Mr Jacks with Ned Bucknam. Charlie Mann and Mr Boyd went to St George tonight. John Johnson spent Evening here. Very fine.

Thurs, Sept 11 They all went Cranberrying but Bob and I. We kept house. I took Music Lesson. Annie Wright and baby came here this Evening and stayed all night. I spent Evening at Mr Gillespies. I washed this morn and ironed tonight. I wrote home. Very fine.

Fri, Sept 12 Annie Wright stayed till After dinner then she and Jennie went to Ben Jacks. I was up practising took Tea at Mr Prescotts. Mrs Magill and Mrs Miller were in this Evening. Dan Hunter and Mr Shaw were here. I worked on my dress. A shower this morn. Fine this Afternoon.

Sat, Sept 13 Maggie and Ellen Gillespie spent the Afternoon here. Mr Glass and Magill called. Mr Shaw was here nearly all day. I was up practising this Afternoon. Mary Magill spent Evening here. Mr Boyd went to town brought Rev Mr. Pollock down to stay here all Night. Fine. I worked on my dress. Foggy this Morn.

Sun, Sept 14 Mr and Mrs Boyd went to Meeting. Maggie and I stayed home & prepared dinner. Mr Boyd drove Rev Mr Pollock up to town after dinner. We all went to Church. I went down with Eliza Carlyle to Tea. Mr McKay went to Meeting with us and then left and Douglas Spinney escorted me home from the Hall. Cloudy all day Showers tonight.

Mon, Sept 15 I took Music Lesson and had practise. Old Mrs Jack was here to Tea. Sam McKay and I. B. Carlyle called. Mr Boyd went with them to Masonic Lodge. Susie and John Spear called. They all went to Magills to practice Dialogue. I worked on my dress. Fine but cool.

Tues, Sept 16 Alf Mealey and Charles Mann called. Mr Shaw took Tea here. I was up to practise after School. The Stone Cutter came here tonight. I rec'd letter from W. W. Lewis. I worked till Ten on my dress. Men working at Fence. Georgie scrubbed. Rained all day and cold.

Wed, Sept 17 Charlie Mann was here this Afternoon. Bob went to Spree down the Ridge at McGarigals. Mr Magill and Charlie McQuoid St Andrews spent the Evening here. I sewed all Evening. We expected Alf Mealey and wife but did not come. Rained heavy part of day cleared off tonight.

Thurs, Sept 18 Mrs and Mrs Mann spent Day here. Mrs Hawkins and Eliza Carlyle spent Afternoon here. I took Music Lesson tonight. We all went to Mr Gillespies to practise. Had a pleasant time. Sam McKay was there. Georgie washed. Very fine.

Fri, Sept 19 George Tatton took dinner here. I was up practising after School. Worked on my dress till Ten. Mrs Boyd poorly. Men mowing Oats. Alf Mealey spent Evening here. Maggie and I were down in the field getting peas. Very fine.

Sat, Sept 20 Minnie Fraser and Florence Hunter spent Afternoon here. Charlie Mann Bid goodbye and left today. Mrs Miller called. I went up to practice at Prescotts. Then walked to the Harbour got down at dark had Tea. Called at Jim Eldridge's. Fred was sick. Mart and I had good time. Fine.

Sun, Sept 21 I went to Sunday School. Taught Mrs Dixons class. Silas Calder spent the morning here. Amanda and I walked up to Church. All the Boys were up but Mart. Large Congregation. Mr Bogle and Miss Sherwood took Tea here. I wrote letter to Mrs Peters St John for Jane Cross. Very fine.

Mon, Sept 22 Georgie drove to her Fathers for Tom Ferguson. Mary Justason took dinner here. I took Tea at Mr Prescotts. Had Music lesson and a good practise. Joshua drove down here for Mary. The Gillespie girls came up here with her. She was cutting their suits. Cloudy.

Tues, Sept 23 I was up practising after School. Alf Mealey his wife and Miss Rigby took Tea here and spent Evening here. Jim Magill was also here. I received letter from home. Mrs Boyd took her yarn to Mr Justasons this Morning. Cloudy but pleasant.

Wed, Sept 24 I did not practise any today. I worked some on my dress. We had jolly fun this Evening. All got down on floor and played Old Maids. Gus left this morn for Woodbury's where he will split stones. Foggy this morn and Heavy Rain the remainder.

Thurs, Sept 25 I was up to practise after School. Mr Magill called. Mr and Mrs Boyd and Maggie went to Tea Meeting in Magaguadavic. I stayed home and Bob and I went to Spears to a party. They got home from Town at Eleven. Fine and cold tonight. Lovely Moonlight Nights.

Fri, Sept 26 I was up practising after School. After Tea, I went down to Mr Gillespies. Maggie & I went to Holmes to practise and over to Mrs Hawkins for Eliza Carlyle. Mr McKay and Anderson came home with us. Mr Boyd hauling in grain. Clear but real cold. I rec'd letter from Lu.

Sat, Sept 27 I washed some few thing and ironed. I was up practising this Evening. Mr Boyd went to Magaguadavic after Tea. Maggie spent Afternoon with Bertie Gillespie. Luella Jack was here to Tea. I got my skirt nearly done. Georgie is poorly. Men digging potatoes. Very fine.

Sun, Sept 28 Mr Pollock preached farewell sermon this morn. Mr Boyd and Maggie went to hear him. Mrs Boyd and I went to Church. Mr Pollock bid Goodbye on his way up to Magaguadavic. Jim McKay took Tea and spent Evening here. Mr Magill was in. Cloudy most of day. Maggie Gillespie called for me to go to Meeting. I did not go.

Mon, Sept 29 I took Music Lesson. Susie Spear and Mary Magill called for me to go to practise at Mr Harveys for the Division. We had a Dance on the Strength of it. I got home about ten. Will Magill was my escort. Cloudy and milder.

Tues, Sept 30 I practised this Evening. After which the Club met there at Prescotts and we practised for the Entertainment Saturday Night. Eliza Carlyle was there went to vessel to go to Eastport tonight. I finished my skirt this morning. Fine.

Wed, Oct 1 Georgie and I drove to Magaguadavic after Tea and was back at half past seven. Then I walked up to Mr Spinneys where we practised for Entertainment for Saturday Night. Agnes Johnson was here to dinner. Men digging potatoes. Very warm and fine.

Thurs, Oct 2 Men working out Spears cutting Oats. Mrs Charles Trynor and Mary Magill took Tea here. I took music lesson and practised till dark. I called at Mr Gillespies did not have our practice tonight. I spent Evening at Mrs Magills. Mr Boyd was up to Simons. Fine. Tom Ferguson here tonight is helping Mr. Boyd.

Fri, Oct 3 Mrs Dixon came up tonight. Men hauling Oats from Geo Spears. The Club met at Prescotts to practise for Entertainment had Jolly time. Mrs Boyd did part of her Saturday work. She is not very well today. I finished my basque. Fine.

Sat, Oct 4 I went down to Charlie Trynors with Mrs Dixon. She stayed to Dinner. I came back and went up to Prescotts to practise. I finished my purple Suit today. After Dinner, Mrs Dixon and I went over to Mrs Hawkins to Tea. Fine. Mr Boyd took lambs to Town tonight.

Sun, Oct 5 Georgie, Maggie and I were up to see Hugh Gillespies house this morning. We all went to Church this Afternoon. Mr Magill spent Evening here. I did not go out as I had a cold. This Evening Cloudy like rain.

Mon, Oct 6 Mr Boyd finished Harvesting today. I took music lesson this Evening. Mr Ludgate drove Miss Randall down. Mary and Herbert Harvey spent Evening here. Mr Boyd was down to see Robert Hunter found him no better. Fine but chilly.

Tues, Oct 7 Herbert Harvey was helping dig Potatoes this Afternoon. I was practising after School. Mr Boyd went to Masonic Lodge. Joshua Justason his wife and Miss Jackson called this Evening. Bob and Herb were over the River for a heifer. I rec'd letters from Net and W. Lewis. Fine.

Wed, Oct 8 Mr Boyd went to Bay Side St Andrews to a Fair. Mary Harvey spent day here. Georgie cut and fitted a dress for her. Maggie & I went home with her. Maggie & Ellen Gillespie were in this Evening. I practised after School. Bob was up to Simons hauling wood to Boat. Fine & very warm.

Thurs, Oct 9 I took Music lesson. Was to Mr Harveys to Tea or lunch I should say. Mr Shaw Eastport was here this Evening. I washed before School this morn. Men digging potatoes. Georgie very poorly today. Bob went to party up the lake tonight. Fine and warm.

Fri, Oct 10 Mr Shaw was here most of day. I took Tea at Mr Prescotts and had a good practise. Then went over to Mr Harveys sewed some on Mary's dress. Fred Spear was there. Herbert came home with me. All were in bed when I arrived. Rained all day. I ironed before School this morn.

Sat, Oct 11 Mr Helms from Mascareen was here to Dinner. I called at Mr Harveys and then practised two hours. Men digging potatoes. Bob went home tonight. Sam McKay was in this Evening. I made trimming for Mary Harvey. Cloudy and Cold.

Sun, Oct 12 All went to Church. Mr Smith was not there so Mr Justason read the Service. I stopped at Mr Spinneys to Tea. After which Douglas and I drove up by Alf Mealeys and round home. Mr Boyd & family was down to see Mr Hunter. Wash Jack and wife called. Cloudy.

Mon, Oct 13 Georgie washed and then picked apples. Men finished digging potatoes. I took music lessons. Came up with Miss Randall. School very small today. We were alone this Evening. Bob went out with Herbert Harvey. Wind blew a gale all day & night.

Tues, Oct 14 Mary Harvey was here all day with her dress. Mr Boyd was helping Bob Hunter dig potatoes. I practised after School. Mr Hyslip and Jim Anderson spent Evening here. Herb Harvey was in a while. I ironed some this Evening. Fine wind blew heavy.

Wed, Oct 15 I was up practising after School. Mr and Mrs Boyd were down to Beaver Harbour this Afternoon. Maggie Gillespie called this Evening. We all went home with her. Bob was up helping Simon dig potatoes. I ironed. Very fine.

Thurs, Oct 16 Mr Boyd went to Agricultural Fair in Magaguadavic. I took Music Lesson. Was down to Mr Gillespies this Evening to practise. Agnes Johnson Came this Afternoon to twist yarn for Mrs Boyd. Mr Shaw spent Evening here. Very fine.

Fri, Oct 17 I was up practising after School. I. B. Carlyle, Mrs McFarlane and Mr Spinney from Lortang were here to dinner. Jim Magill Herb Harvey spent Evening here. Josh Justason his Wife and Gertie Chafey were in this Evening. Mr Boyd spent Evening at Gillespies. Fine.

Sat, Oct 18 I was up to practise this morn called at Mr Harveys. Jim Magill was here to Dinner. We were up decorating the Church this Afternoon. Georgie took Tea at Mr Harvey's. Mr James McKay spent Evening here. Mr Boyd was ploughing. Cloudy like rain.

Sun, Oct 19 Maggie and I walked to Church. Mr Smith did not come. Mr Boyd was up to Simons to Tea and then over to Sam McKays with Alf Mealey this Evening. I went down to Mr Hunters with Mary & Herbert Harvey. Spent Evening. Tom Spinney & Mr Shaw was here. Rained this morn heavy. Wind blowing heavy tonight clear.

Mon, Oct 20 I took Tea and spent Evening at Mr Prescotts. Miss Randall also stopped to Tea. Herbert Harvey escorted me home. Ned Bucknam and Zedek Hawkins were there. Mr Shaw spent Evening here. Mr Boyd was down the Ridge. Clear but cold.

Tues, Oct 21 Georgie spent Afternoon at Mr Harveys. I was up practising after School. I received letter from Home. Herb Harvey was in tonight. Mr Wade came here after dark stayed all night. Mary Justason called. I feel miserable. Fine and milder.

Wed, Oct 22 Mr Wade left this morn for the Ridge and down the Harbour. I was practising after School. Jim Magill spent Evening here. Alf Mealey called. Mr Boyd pulled his turnips and was ploughing on the Flat. Georgie is poorly. I read all Evening. Cloudy all day with rain tonight.

Thurs, Oct 23 Mr Wade came at noon and is still here. Jim McKay and Mr Boyd was to St George this Afternoon. Mr McKay stopped to Tea and spent Evening. Alf Mealey called. Georgie is sick with Headache. I wrote home. Rained heavy nearly all day.

Fri, Oct 24 Mr Wade left after Dinner. We were all up to Alf Mealey to Tea. The Gillespies, Mr Hyslip and George Spears & Annie were there. Mr Boyd ploughing. Georgie better today was out tonight. Snowed in Squalls all day and cold. Cleared of tonight moon shining.

Sat, Oct 25 I helped the children clean School House this morning. Jim Magill was here to Dinner. I went up to practise after Tea and then to Division with Sis Prescott. Came home and read till after Ten. Georgie has bad headache. I. B. Carlyle called. Cloudy and very cold.

Sun, Oct 26 Mr Boyd and I were to Church this morn. Simon took Dinner here. Mr Hyslip was here to Tea. Jim Magill and wife spent Evening here. I went to Meeting with Mary Harvey, Herbert and Sis Prescott. Mart came home with me. Very fine for time of the year.

Mon, Oct 27 Mrs Boyd and Mary Justason were up to Urias Sparks spending day. Mary Harvey kept house for her. Mr Boyd was to an auction at Jim McKay's. Mr Cunningham was here to Tea. We all met at Mr Prescotts to practise tonight. Mr Ludgate & Miss Randall stopped to assist. Fine. Mr Crawford stayed here all night.

Tues, Oct 28 Mr Crawford left this morn. Mr Boyd bought sewing machine. I washed before School. Mr Magill visited School came with me to Tea and spent Evening. Mr Boyd was up to Hall this Afternoon to the Election of Councillors. I rec'd letters from W. Lewis and Lu. Cloudy and commenced to rain about four which continues heavy.

Wed, Oct 29 I was up to practise stopped to Tea and went with Sis to Mr Harvey's to Raffle. A large number there. Georgie & Maggie were there. Mr Boyd lost cow today or had to kill her from falling into the Brook. Tom Spear took dinner here. Mr Shaw called. Rained nearly all day. Cleared of (sic) Cold Tonight.

Thurs, Oct 30 Mr Miller was helping Mr Boyd haul oats from Jim McKays barn took dinner here. Simon and Robert went to Harbour for Fish got half barrel Mackeril (sic). Simon was here to Tea. Mr Hyslip was in this Evening. Bid us Goodbye goes home tonight. Cloudy wind blowing hard tonight.

Fri, Oct 31 I B Carlyle took Dinner here. I had Examination this Afternoon. John Harvey was here to Tea. He and Mr Boyd were up St George. Sis Prescott, Mr Shaw and Herbert Harvey spent Evening here. We played cards and had Jolly time. All the Young folk went to Geo Spears tonight. Wind blowing gale tonight and Cold.

Sat. Nov 1 Mr Boyd banking house. I was up practising this Afternoon. Went to Division called for Susie Spear and Mary Harvey. Herbert came home with me. James McKay and John Miller spent Evening here. I filled the Register out. Clear & Cold.

Sun, Nov 2 Were all to Church this Afternoon closed the Sunday School today. Mary McGill spent Evening here. I went half way home with her. Mr Boyd is poorly with Headache. Georgie has a bad cold. Five vessels left the Warf at Noon for Eastport. Very fine.

Mon, Nov 3 I commenced new Term today only Seventeen Scholars. I took lesson to Night. Mrs J Jack, Simon and Johnnie Crickard were in this Evening. Mr Boyd spent Evening at Mr Gillespies. Georgie baking Mince Pies getting ready for Frolic. Very fine.

Tues, Nov 4 I was up practising after School. Stayed in School Room at noon made out Returns. Herbert Harvey spent Evening here. We played cards till nine. I received letter from home. Snowed last night and this Morn till Ten. Cleared off cold.

Wed, Nov 5 Mrs Johnson and Aggie called this Evening. Mr Boyd was away getting his Young Cattle. Two Butchers came here and stayed all night. I was in to Mr Gillespies this Morning to get my School Returns signed. I wrote letter to Pa. John Crickard and Mr McGill were in tonight. Very fine.

Thurs, Nov 6 Thanksgiving Day. I washed this morn. Trustees were in and signed Returns. Mr Shaw was here to dinner. Georgie and I drove to St George after dinner got back at four. I then took music lesson. Mr D Boyd was here to Tea. I walked to Carlyle's after Tea and Back to Prescotts where we practised. Very fine milder.

Fri, Nov 7 I ironed this morn after dinner. I practised then went to the Harbour with Mr Shaw. Went to Mrs Dixons. Mike Noddin was in treated us to Apples and Hard Biscuit. Mr Ash and Fred Eldridge were in. We had a Jolly time. Cloudy and rained a little tonight. Mild.

Sat, Nov 8 I was in to see Emily. Was down to Nells after Tea. Amanda came up with us. Mike and I went back with her were treated in Ashe's Store. Edgar Sankey, Terese Tatton and Mike were in. Capt Bullawell was in this Afternoon. Showery roads very muddy. Mr Boyd was to St George. Mr Magill & Shaw spent Evening here.

Sun, Nov 9 I was up to Sunday School taught Mrs Dixons Class. I walked up to Church with the boys and drove from there up with Mr Watt. He and Ab McGee were here to Tea. We were down to Mr Gillespies and had a sing. They left here half past nine for Town. Mr Shaw was in. Cloudy roads very bad.

Mon, Nov 10 I called at Mr Harvey's after School. Took Tea at Mr Prescotts. Miss Randall and Mr Ludgate were there to Tea & spent Evening. All the Club met to practise had a Jolly time and a Treat to wind up with. Herb Harvey came home with me. Very fine.

Tues, Nov 11 Mr Boyd had ploughing Frolic. Quite a large number, had a splendid time. Simons wife and Mrs Miller were here to Tea. All went home early. Herbert Harvey spent Evening here. We played cards. Georgie is poorly. Very fine & mild.

Wed, Nov 12 Joshua Justason and John Donahoe were here to Dinner. Mr Boyd drove down the Ridge to Dunbar's this Afternoon. All alone this Evening. I read the Innocent Abroad aloud. Rained all day and the roads are in a fearful Condition. Very muddy.

Thurs, Nov 13 Henry Clark was here helping Mr Boyd haul Mussel from the Warf. I went up to practise at Mr Prescotts. We were all there that is the Club had nice time. I wrote letters to Net and W. Lewis. Herb Harvey came home with me. Fine.

Fri, Nov 14 Henry Clark was here working all day. Georgie making Maggies Sack. Sis Prescott and Herbert Harvey spent Evening here. We had a Jolly time playing Euchre and Forty-fives. Cloudy and misting part of day. Wind blowing tonight.

Sat, Nov 15 Mr Boyd went to Magaguadavic this Afternoon. Herbert Harvey was in. He, Mr Shaw and I played Euchre. I ironed. Georgie finished Maggie's Sack. Mr Shaw was here to Tea. We played Euchre all the Evening. Foggy and Disagreeable. Raining hard tonight.

Sun, Nov 16 John Glass and James McGill called this morning. We all went to Church. Silas Caldar and George Best came up with me to Tea. They went to Meeting. Maggie Gillespie called after Church. Very fine and mild.

Mon, Nov 17 Herbert Harvey and Jesse Prescott helped Mr Boyd kill hog after dinner. Had lunch at three. Maggie and Mary Gillespie spent Afternoon here. Ellen came up this Evening. Herbert Harvey was here. We played Euchre all Evening. Mary stayed here all night. Cloudy but mild.

Tues, Nov 18 Mary Gillespie went to Mrs Millers this Morning. Mr Boyd was loading vessel with Cordwood. Henry Clark helping him. I received letter from Papa. They were all well home. Georgie cleaned all up today although miserable. Cloudy all day and commence snowing at dark. Cold tonight and snowing hard.

Wed, Nov 19 Mr Boyd was hauling Cordwood from Jacks. Mr Magill, Mary and Herbert Harvey spent Evening here. We played Cards. Mary Gillespie was in today to get stitching done for Mrs Miller. I wrote to Pa. Very fine. Sloppy walking.

Thurs, Nov 20 I went up to Mr Prescotts After School to mail letter and stayed all night as the road were very bad. Sis & I dressed up and went over to Harveys. Mary & Herb came back with us. We played Games till after Eleven. Snowed hard all day. Mr Boyd was to auction at John Crickards. Simon was here to Tea.

Fri, Nov 21 Herbert Harvey spent Evening here. We played Euchre. Simon was here to dinner. I drove to School with Jesse Prescott this morn. Men churned tonight. Mr Boyd killed beef for Gillespies was there to Tea. Drifting & cold.

Sat, Nov 22 Mr Doon was here to dinner. I spent Evening at Harveys. Herb came home with me. Jake Hansen spent Evening here and also had his Tea. I sewed all day. feel poorly. Charlie Trynor called. Very fine.

Sun, Nov 23 Mr Foley's daughter was buried today. Mr Boyd spent Day at Simon's. Came home about Three. We were alone and felt sad and lonely. No one in. Rained all day and Wind blowing hard. No Church.

Mon, Nov 24 Mr Boyd went to Magaguadavic today took his Mother. Sam McKay the Thrashers came tonight. I was to a Birthday Party at Tom Spears. We danced till Eleven had a lunch and then went home had lovely time. Cloudy and Cold.

Tues, Nov 25 Charlie Gillespie is helping Mr Boyd Thrashing. They did nothing After dinner as it rained. I was up to Mr Prescotts to Tea. We had practise. Herb came home with me. Men were down loading vessel this Evening. Rain all day cleared of lovely tonight.

Wed, Nov 26 Alf Mealey his Wife and Miss Kelly spent Evening here also Mr Bogle and Anderson. I was up to Hall practising for Entertainment. Herb escorted me home. Thrashers still here. We played game Euchre after Tea. Very fine.

Thurs, Nov 27 Mrs John Justason was here to Dinner. Went to Magills this Afternoon stayed all Night. Georgie was down with her. Maggie went to Johnsons with Ellen Gillespie got home at Dark. Ellen was here to Tea. I was up to practise at hall. We sang at Spinneys. Got home Twelve. Thrashers left this Afternoon. Fine.

Fri, Nov 28 I let School out about two. I went to Prescotts to make ready for Evening. Miss Randall and Mr Ludgate were there to Tea. We had Entertainment (Beauty & Beast) tonight. Hall full after which they had Dance in Lower Part of Building. Made Eight Dollars. Mr Boyd was to Beaver Harbour. Rained part of day, Bad walking.

Sat, Nov 29 Mr Magill and Herbert Harvey were here to Tea and spent Evening. played Cards. Georgie very miserable tonight. I ironed this Evening. I also helped Maggie to do work this Morning. Rained heavy all day and roads fearful muddy. I was not out of house.

Sun, Nov 30 Bob Johnson was here to dinner & Tea. John Justason and Wife spent Afternoon here. James McKay called this Evening. Mart was up. He brought me a box of Stationary. We were to Church this morning. Georgie was not able to go. Squally this morn. Wind blowing hard.

Mon, Dec 1 I went up to Prescotts after School & stayed to Tea. Ned Bucknam came up. Sis and I drove to Alf Mealey's with him found them all away So we got back early. John Cunningham was here to Tea and stayed all Night. Herb Harvey was here all Evening. Very fine and mild.

Tues, Dec 2 Jesse Prescott helped Mr Boyd kill pig. He, Fred Spear and Sis Prescott were here to Tea, also Agnes Johnson. Who went to St George with Mr Boyd tonight. Jim Magill. Herbert, John Spear and Sis spent Evening here. We played cards. Georgie poorly. Fine.

Wed, Dec 3 Woodward Cross and Ellen Say were married this Afternoon. Herbert Harvey was here after School. James Magill and John Glass spent Evening here. Mr Dunbar called. I got ready to go to practise but stormed. I stayed home. Rained part of day. Sleet tonight. Roads very muddy.

Thurs, Dec 4 Mr McFarlane was here all day stayed all Night. Herb Harvey spent Evening here. We played Cassina all Evening. Cloudy and stormed this Morning. Cleared of tonight.

Fri, Dec 5 Mr and Mrs Boyd went to St George. I took Tea at Mr Harveys and spent part of Evening there. Boys from Harbour came after me to go to Party. A lovely day. All well.

Sat, Dec 6 I sewed all day. Lottie and I were up on Hill to gather Cranberry vines before dark. Boys were all in today. Mart and I spent Evening at Mrs Caldar's had pleasant time. Amanda was in this Evening. Jane is quite sick tonight. Mart here.

Sun, Dec 7 Boys were all in this Afternoon. I was up to Emily's before Tea. Amanda was down. I went up with her. I left Harbour at Five. Walked to Hansons. Mart hired his horse and drove me up. Rained very heavy all morning. Cleared of (sic) tonight.

Mon, Dec 8 Mr Boyd was up to Simon's this morning butchering. Mr Robert Hunter was in after dinner. He is better. Georgie washed. Herbert Harvey spent Evening here. We played Euchre. I wrote letter to Lu. Very fine and warm.

Tues, Dec 9 Fred Spear working here today. Mr Boyd went to Agricultural Dinner in St. George tonight at Seven served in Bogue's Hotel. We were alone all Evening. Georgie did some baking. I finished my Cotton flannel drawers. Very fine. Maggie ironed this Evening.

Wed, Dec 10 Mr Boyd was down to Beaver Harbour today. Fred Spear working here. Mrs Gillespie and Bertie were here to Tea and spent Evening. David Boyd and son were in this Evening. Georgie scrubbed. Cloudy and looks very like a storm.

Thurs, Dec 11 Mr Boyd killed beef today. He was up to James Spinney's this Evening. Maurice Boyd was here to Tea and stayed all night. Mr McFarlane was in this morning. Very foggy dark all day with some rain tonight.

Fri, Dec 12 Mr Boyd killed two Beef today. Simon helped him. Mr Payne Eastport called. Mr Boyd spent Evening at James Gillespies. Mr Norton came here this Evening stayed all night. Cloudy little snow squall. Freezing hard tonight.

Sat, Dec 13 Mr Boyd went to Beaver Harbour with beef. Georgie went down to Isaac Justasons and Mr Norton to Enos Poole's did not get home till half past Three. Then they went to Magaguadavic. I took Tea and spent Evening at Mr Gillespies. Hugh came home with me. I washed today. Very fine.

Sun, Dec 14 Mr Norton here all day and night. We went to Church this Afternoon. Mr Boyd stayed home with Mr Norton. Washington Jack and James Magill spent Evening here. I called in to see Mary Harvey coming from Church. Cloudy all day commenced to snow tonight.

Mon, Dec 15 I was up to Prescotts after School. Boys from Harbour came for me to go to party. I declined. Ned Bucknam, Sis Prescott and Jim Magill spent Evening here. Mr Norton was down to Poole's and back. Cloudy with snow tonight.

Tues, Dec 16 Mr Boyd and Mr Norton drove to Shamcook with Grist stayed all night. Fred Spear working here. I took Tea and spent Evening at Mr Prescotts. Mary Gillespie and Eliza Carlyle were there. Had nice time. Georgie poorly. Very fine cold tonight.

Wed, Dec 17 Mr Boyd got home this Afternoon with Grist. John Cunningham and Mr Erskine came with him. I went to practise tonight called for Sis Prescott. Snowed this morning. Cleared off at Noon. Stayed all night with Sis had good time.

Thurs, Dec 18 Irving Carlyle, Simon Boyd & Henry Clark were here to Tea had roast goose. Mr Boyd's Birthday. Donation at Mr Trembles. I walked to Beaver Harbour this Evening. Mart came home with me got in about Twelve. Mr Cunningham went home. Fine.

Fri, Dec 19 Left this morn half past six drove to Fairville with Hugh Gillespie where I took Train to Fredericton. Had Dinner at McGowans in Musquash. Arrived in town at Eight went to Mrs Burts had Tea and stayed all Night. Cold but fine.

Sat, Dec 20 Went out shopping this Afternoon. Met Charlie Clowes came home with him. Net was down to rectory making decorations for Church. Will & girls went down tonight to practise. I ran up to see Pa found him well. Snowed all morning. Cleared off about Three P.M.

Sun, Dec 21 Went to Church twice. Pa was down to Dinner. He did not go out today. Uncle Stephen stays with him at nights. Small Congregations today. Harry Deveber went down with us. Clear and very cold and frosty.

Mon, Dec 22 Will, Bell and Bertha went to the greening of Church this Afternoon. Helen was over to Magees to Tea and went with them to practise. George Banks, Ned Perley and Marvin Smith spent Evening here. Sandy Smith called and Kate Deveber also. Snowing all day.

Tues, Dec 23 Mary Magee spent Day here helping girls with dresses. Annie & Arthur were over this Evening. I was up helping Aunt Hal dress Turkeys killed eight. Uncle Stephen went up this Morn. Pa was to Town. Very fine.

Wed, Dec 24 Pa, Adelia and Jane Strange and I went to Town. Took Dinner at Mrs Burts. Got home Just dark. Geo Banks, Jim Shields and Ned Perley spent Evening here. Alex Magee was in to Night. Snowed all day. Very disagreeable.

Thurs, Dec 25 We all went to Church this morning but Net. Geo Banks was here to Tea. Bell, Net and Medley went to Lodge with Geo Banks. Alfred and Ned Perley called this Afternoon. Cloudy this morning. Clear and cold tonight.

Fri, Dec 26 Aunt Annie Deveber spent day here. Mary and Annie Magee took Tea here. Will and girls went to practise took Annie Magee with them. Geo Banks and Arthur spent Evening here. Pa was down to Tea. Medley spent Evening at Smiths. Fine but cold.

Sat, Dec 27 I spent day at Uncle Georges. Fred Harrison drove me home. Pa was to Town and called to see Mrs Banks. Bertha was above to get stitching done for girls. Boys working round house. Very cold, Cloudy part of day.

Sun, Dec 28 Went to Church twice. Hattie Perley went down this Evening with us. Bertha & I called at Dudley's this Afternoon. Ned spent Afternoon here. Geo Banks was here this Evening. Snowed a little this morn. Cleared of (sic) at Night.

Mon, Dec 29 Pa and I were to Town took Dinner at Mrs Burts, called at Richards on our way home. I stopped to Mrs Smiths to Tea. Charlie Shields, his wife, Philip and John Cox spent Evening there. We played cards had nice time. Very mild.

Tues, Dec 30 Will drove to Fredericton early this morn got back at Nine. Walter Sterling was here waiting for him. They went down to Lower Hall to build platform for Concert. Men came tonight with Threshing Machine. Fine but very cold tonight.

Wed, Dec 31 Helen was above all day sewing for Pa. Bell and I spent day at Uncle Georges was working on my Dress. Miss Clare & Laura helped me. Medley drove me down to see Mrs Stuart this Evening. Got home after Eleven. Marvin and Geo Banks spent Evening here. Snowing tonight. Jane Strange called after Dinner. Pa was to Fredericton this Afternoon. Thrashers are here. Alex Magee was in tonight. Cloudy all day and commenced to snow about Seven. Old year Just gone.

Jan 4, 1879 The Maugerville Choir took Tea at Richard Yeoman's. Had a Concert in the Church which was quite successful not very full house. We all stayed together tonight. Mr Burpee brought Maggie Bowden and Ella Briggs in. We had a Jolly time.

Jan 5, I drove down with Jarvis Cipher to dinner. We all left after Service for Little River. Parson, wife and I took Tea at Mr Wilsons and went to Service in School House. The rest of our party left for Home about Four. Squally when they left [Rev Howard Baptised five this morn] and night Just closing in. I met with all my Friends at Little River and was glad to see them. We got to Rectory a few minutes after Ten. Had a lunch. Mrs Carman was there lovely moonlight night retired at Twelve.

Feb 14, 1879 Annie, Net, Emma Harding and I went to Opening of the Normal School met Maggie Perley from Chatham found her to be a very pleasant person. We were shopping all morning. Uncle Stephen was over to dinner. Annie and I went to Methodist Meeting. When we came back we found Will Carman, Charlie Freel, Delianne Annie Freel all at Mary's. The girls all went over the River to Night. Very fine. Good skating. Uncle Will & Aunt Annie called. Eddie Close? took dinner here. We walked over to Church. Took Tea at Richard Closes's?. Came over called at Abrams. All went to Meeting in School House. Calvin Currie preached. Very fine.

Mar 26 Fannie went to Houlton with Charlie Perkins and Sister. Arthur Raymond drove Mary Dibblee and Hattie Carman to Mr Ketchums where they took Tea and brought Minnie Carman down to Evening Service.

Apr 16, 1879 Helen Louisa Carman and I took Tea at Cyrus Burts. Then walked over to Uncle Stephens where we stayed all night. I had headache and felt miserable tonight. Pa was to town.

June 24 After the Sermon, the Masons marched from Church to the Hall Where a Supper was provided for them and the ladies. We had a good time over the table. After Supper we withdrew to the Hall where we had interesting Speeches from Rev Mr Smith, Pollock and others. The Band played several pieces. Closed with "God Save the Queen". I came home with Mr Noble & Bell. Just dark when I got home.

July 6, 1879 Mrs Nelson Hawkins and Amanda Eldridge took Tea at George Dicksons. I did not stop to Evening Meeting. Walked up to Hansons and Mart got his Team drove around the Ridge got home half after Ten.

Aug 23, 1879 Bell, Mrs Dixon and I went to Ashes shop. I treated them to Apples. Mrs Dixon and I was in to Ann Wadlin's. Billy and Mart were in tonight. We had fun. Amanda was here I was out walking with her. I put her hair up tonight.

Sept 25, 1879 A large party at Tom Spears. Ninety people to Supper. Danced till Four in morning. Was half past Three when I went to Bed. had lovely time. Froze quite hard to Night.

Oct 4 We went down to the potato field with Jim McKay on Sloven. After Tea I came up and dressed then we all went to the Hall where we gave an Entertainment. Had public Installation. Hall crowded. I played Organ. Mart came home with me.

Dec 5 Edgar Wadlin and Dick Eldridge drove up for me to go to party in Holme's Hall. Susie Spear went with us. I danced till after Two. I stayed all night at Mrs Dixons. Mr Dixon poorly.

Dec 23 Net and Bell went down with Uncle George's folk to help green Lower Hall got home at Twelve. I called to see Adelia this Evening. Annie Smith and Kate Deveber called to see me but I was away.

Dec 25 Xmas Ben Cooper and Annie Carman called also Richard Carman's Family. Helen, Bertha and I spent Evening with Adelia Shields. Annie and Ben left at nine for Fredericton. Cold.

Dec 29 Laura Treadwell spent day here helping Bell with dress. Mary Magee was above helping Helen. Will and Bell went to practise tonight. He took load of Seats down to Hall. Snowed a little this morn. Cleared of (sic) fine tonight.

Dec 30 We all went to Concert but Pa. He was sick and could not go. The Hall was full. Annie Smith and Kate Deveber went down with us. The Concert was a Success.

At the end of the diary are "Cash Account" pages dated 1879 and 1880, mostly in ink. There are also entries for 1937, 38 and 39 in pencil on the same pages. I believe these later entries were made by Eliza, but I have omitted them for now.

Date		Received	Paid
16th	Satin Ribbon			80
	Apples			13
	Circle			10
19th	Music Book		2	25
22nd	Pills			25
	Cards			06
			$3	59

CASH ACCOUNT APRIL 1879

Date		Received	Paid
1st	Letters			09
16th	Fare to Gibson		2	00
	Maple Candy			09
17th	Pair Slippers		1	50
	Rubbers			45
	Silk			10
	Pattern			35
	Trunk		4	50
28th	Fare to St. Andrews		3	00
	Hack			25
30th	Stage to St George		1	50
	Hotel Fare			50
			$14	33

CASH ACCOUNT APRIL 1880

Date		Received	Paid
3rd	6 Yds Cotton @.12			72
	6 Calico .10			60
	3 Cotton .12			36
	2 Spools .6			12
	Boots		1	35
	Knitting Cotton			20
	½ yd Red Cotton			08
	Pictures			50
	Lemon Syrup			50
	Nuts			20
19th	Oranges			15
	Lace & Cuffs			45
	Corsets			75
	Cotton 2½ yds			25
	Comb			20
	Tooth drawn			50
25th	To the Church			55
			$7	48

CASH ACCOUNT MAY 1879

Date		Received	Paid
14th	Box Cuffs			35
	Spool & Hook & eyes			08
	Confectionary			13
28th	9 yds Calico @.9			81
	2 " Cotton .7			14
	Stationary			10
	½ yd Red Cotton			08
	Candy			05
	Glass			10
			$1	76

CASH ACCOUNT MAY 1880

Date		Received		Paid
1st	School Money	50	00
	Board			28	60
	C Spear			2	00
	Ernest Harvey				25
11th	Knitting Cotton				10
	Hymn Book				16
	Maple Sugar				10
14th	Flowers				15
	Lace				18
	Spool				06
29th	1 pr Cotton Gloves				25
	" Silk "				60
	4 yds Lining at .12				48
	4 Satin Ribbon .15				60
	5 yds Fringe @.25 & Reel .5			1	30
	½ doz buttons .6 & Frills .13				19
	1¾ Cashmere 1.00			1	75
	1¾ Muslin @.25 Silk .6				49
	6 yds Lace @ .5 Braid .4				34
	4 yds Hamburg .7 Tie .40				68
	Sundries			1	92
		$50	00	$40	50

CASH ACCOUNT JUNE 1879

Date		Received	Paid
14th	Sunshade			50
24	Backcomb			15
				65

CASH ACCOUNT JUNE 1880

Date		Received		Paid
3rd	To C. Grearson for Carriage				50

CASH ACCOUNT JULY

Date		Received	Paid
19th	Braid			07
21st	5 qts Strawberries at .7			35
28th	1 Pair Boots		1	60
31st	Sent to Paper		5	00
11th	Knitting Cotton			10
			$7	02

CASH ACCOUNT JULY 1880

Date		Received		Paid
26th	School Money	$2	00
30th	"	10	50
8th	"	38	00
10th	For Carriage				50
	Travelling Expense			3	00
12th	12 yds Dress Goods .20			2	80
	8 yds Linen 12				96
	Prayer Book				90
	Sundries			2	07
	12 yds Hamburg 9			1	08
	Boots			1	20
	Hat			1	90
	Gloves			1	20
	Sundries			2	40
	Festival				65
		$12	50

CASH ACCOUNT AUGUST

Date		Received	Paid
1st	Perfumery			25
	1 Doz Cakes			10
	Skirt			50
	3 yds Brilliantine at .60		1	80
	Sun Hat			40
	Tie			30
	9 yds Ribbon .19			24
	Preserve jar			25
			$3	84

CASH ACCOUNT SEPTEMBER

Date		Received	Paid
10th	Spool Silk			05
				05

CASH ACCOUNT OCTOBER

Date		Received	Paid
1st	1½ Doz buttons at 25			37
	Twist			03
	Ruffling			17
	Confectionary			08
24th	Books			25
				90

CASH ACCOUNT NOVEMBER

Date		Received	Paid
6th	1 Pair Boots		1	50
	2 Doz Buttons			20
	Note Paper			05
	Licorice			06
	Elastic			02
8th	Sundries			08
25th	Garlton & Ribbon		1	00
	D.C. Society			50
			$3	41

CASH ACCOUNT NOVEMBER

Date		Received		Paid
6th	School Money	$26	50		25
7th	Board			$15	00
10th	Music Lesson one Ter?			6	00
		$26	50	21	00

CASH ACCOUNT DECEMBER

Date		Received		Paid
6th	5 yds Cotton Flannel at .8				40
18th	Apples	12	00		03
19th	Ticket to Fredericton from Dairville			2	00
20th	Boots			3	00
	Hat			1	60
	Kid Mitts			1	30
	Candy				10
	Berlin & Cardboard				22
24th	2 pr Boots			3	00
	Cards				30
	Sundries			3	14
29th	14 yds Dress Stuff 55			7	70
	2 pr Boots			2	50
	Corsets			1	75
	Lace ties 75 6 Braid 2				87
	Jewellry			4	75
	1¾ Jean 14 1 Do 14				39
	4 Lining 9 Satin 1.25			1	86
	Braid 8 Reels .18				26
	Ties				50
	Blk lace 12 Paper 20				32
		$12	00	36	59

CASH ACCOUNT DECEMBER

Date		Received		Paid
24th	School Draft	$45	00
29th	Knitting Cotton .16				16
	2 Frills .10				10
	1¾ Frilling .14				25
30th	Dress Making				35
		$45	00		96

SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT

		Received		Paid
JAN.				$4	28
FEB.				3	64
MAR.				1	39
APR.				14	33
MAY.				1	76
JUN.					65
JUL.		12	50	7	02
AUG.				3	84
SEPT.					05
OCT.					90
NOV.		26	50	24	41
DEC.		12	00	36	59
	School Draft	45	00		96

		96	00	99	82

MEMORANDA

Date.		Dolls	Cts
Jan 4	Gave Net	$2	00
May 31	Gave Papa	5	00
Dec 23	"	2	00
Dec 25	Xmas	15	00
Jul 15 1880	Gave Pa	4	00
"	"		66
17th	1937	1	20
			30
		1	50
	Rce May 3, 1939	12	90
.
	I had infection in my hand 1941 was confined to the house all summer

MEMORANDA

Date 1879		Dolls	Cts
August	Music Lessons
28th	1st Lesson today
Sept 1st	Jan 26th
4th	" 31st
11th	Feb 6th
15th	" 13th
18th	" 20th
22nd	Mar 2nd
29th	" 16th
Oct 2nd
6th
9th
13th
16th
20th
27th
30th
Nov 3rd
6th
10th
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