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"Lest We Forget"
Effie Sullivan & Willie Brown appeared for New Years dinner. I went over to Dudley Lewis New Years dinner at 239 Spring St. I met Mrs. Fox's niece, Miss Stebbries.
Found Ruth here when I returned.
"Lest We Forget".
Jennie Totman and Will Brown went home.
We had a jolly time this evening, playing games, writing poetry, etc.
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Mr. Millin Negres preached. Communion.
Ruth & Ralph came to dinner. I called on Aunt Susan & remained to tea with Ed, Clara, & Kittie. Lucy Bliss came in later. Alma Jones had been in R.R. disaster at [Connellsville]. Relatives of Dudley Van Ingen, Mrs. Hillis & Maggie Crozix Fox buried in Iroquois Theatre.
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This afternoon went to see Mrs. Gibson at 1735 46th St. Went way to 84th St. & nearly froze.
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A.M. Went to try on dress at Ruth's.
P.M. Winifred & I called on Marion Iszard. She was ill, but we saw little Clara & 3 wks old Charlie Raymond Iszard. Called to say goodbye to Marion Healy [Leum] & saw her two children. I called on Lucy Skinner out.
Eve. Worked on shawl & played Flinch & Muggins.
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Aunt Till came. I went shopping. Ruth Raymond brought home granadine dress of Marguerite's which she has made over for me.
Eve. Played Flinch & Muggins. The Walters came to see the Dobsons & Albert Eastwood to see Bertha.
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Rec'd and lost a check of 100 from Will for Joe's M. Lent trunk by express.
Ruth came to luncheon. I meant to take 4 oclock train, leaving at 3 & going by trolley, but lost it. Came by 5.01 train. Got luncheon at Child's. I discovered Bertha Smith on train. Changed at N.Haven. Mrs. Webb is here as her mother is worse.
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School began. Afternoon I rec'd & unpacked trunk. Played Flinch this evening.
Miss King 27.
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Snowy day. Miss Berensen ill so did not come.
Read & studied.
Afternoon called to see Mrs. Sweet - out. Shopped.
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Dr. Moxom. Light in Darkness. So helpful.
Ralph Moxom was there. I went to Mission. Ruth & Bruce agreed with me that we could not keep up without Joe. Then Everett appeared & promised great help, coal $2.50 a month etc.
We went to hear Pres. Woolley in 1st church on [Ed...] Woman in Church.
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Mr. Story 25.
Outlook class.
Man is scaring girls in the streets & I must not go out. Mary [Moriarty] came for Latin tonight so Louise & I saw her to the corner.
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Miss King 28
Mrs. Starr 24
Outlook class. A good many came. I telephoned Joe. Mrs. Price may join Outlook class.
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Mrs. Starr 25
I was invited by Mrs. Schenck to Longmeadow Women's Club. Miss Mary [Midlicott] spoke on English Cathedral. Miss Meriam said [Jon. Hurad] engaged.
Took tea at Schencks.
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Mr. Story 26.
Union prayer-meeting. Mr. [Maplerden] on Mark 16:20.
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Miss King. 29.
The entertainment is to be tomorrow night, so we read & studied this evening.
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Miss Berensen did not come. Helen Keyser came. We went on a sleigh ride.
Miss Bartlett very sick all day. Ida & I took card of her. She vomited & vomited. In the evening we gave stunt party for Mrs. Seaman. Scenes from Murders Moving. Lena Lena Jabberwak, my bumble-bee. Elsie & Alice gave [...] of violin, banjo, mandolin & phonograph.
Cold.
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Dr. Moxom.
Mrs. Buffington came to dinner. Her first visit since she left S.
3 [unconverted] men at mission. Joe still away. Matt. 8:14-27.
Invited to supper with Mrs. Bartlett & Josie. Met Mr. Edwin Bartlett.
Walked, sang hymns.
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Mr. Story 27.
Analysis class. Miss King sang Prayer & Avia from De [...] & from [Russian's] [Barbrei].
Ida Seymour, Julie [Haunan] & I went in 2nd gallery to Boston symphony. [Bucain] played [H...] [Concerto]. They had [Beethoven] 2nd Symphony & [Grieg] [Peer] [Gynt] selections.
My name is to be proposed as director of Beth Haven.
"Lest We Forget."
Miss King 30.
Mrs. Starr 26.
Dr. Kim arrived & is charming.
"Lest We Forget."
Dr. Kim's lecture on Chinese Folk Literature. Mrs. Todd of Amherst, Florence Barker & Florence Howland are here.
Mr. Chandler writes that his mother is failing.
Joe is home.
Marion fell down-stairs today on her head.
Mrs. Starr 27.
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Mr. Story 28.
Mrs. Packard & Mrs. Webb left here on their way to [Wernersville}.
I called on Mr. Chandler & found that his mother died at 6 last night. At church Mr. Maplerden, Hahn & Hubbell told of their conversions. Joe was there, back from Boston. Mr. Francis had brought an ex Salvation A. captain.
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Miss King 31.
This evening I played for the children to dance, then I studied.
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Miss Berensen 7.
Mother writes that she is to go to Cousin Sallie's today for Aid meeting & to spend Sunday.
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Dr. Harres of Amherst. Newness of Life.
He was poor in the Bible class.
A back sliding S.A. captain converted. I read Luke 15:1-7, 11-24.
While waiting for the Seaman's train I went down Bridge St. till I actually found Mrs. Chandler in a colored woman's house!!
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 29.
Outlook class.
Ida Seymour mad at Miss Porter for not letting her take Social Unrest.
"Lest We Forget."
Miss King 32.
Mrs. Starr 28.
In Outlook we discussed Social Unrest.
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Mrs. Starr 29.
I hunted up Mrs. Chandler and took her to Joes. I think she had been drinking.
Ida Seymour & I went to Mary Horn Concert. She was one hour late.
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Mr. Story 30
Mr. Maplerden led union prayer-meeting. I hear that Mr. Chandler has pneumonia in Westfield hospital.
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Miss King 33.
Edward, the children, Elsie, Marie & I played Flinch.
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I called on Mrs. Thayer. Bessie is getting much better. On the Underhills to make peace. Saw Mr. U. & the two children. On Mrs. Reed.
The family went to see Mausfield in Heidelburg. Came home in tears.
Miss Berensen 8.
"Lest We Forget."
Dr. Saunders of Hartford Matt 17:1,2.
At mission I spoke on Excuses. Luke 14:12-24.
Found Mrs. Chandler again. Policeman says it is not a nice house.
Called on Mrs. Sweet. She has had operation.
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Mrs. Story 31
Mrs. Reed hears that Gladys has failed in French, Latin and Germ. She has gone on to her & I may go.
Very [tired].
Dorothy Hooker has german measles.
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Miss King 34
Mrs. Starr 30
Gladys Reed has passed in French. I need not go. Louise Rodman failed in Math & French.
Blue over exams.
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Mrs. Starr 31.
Last day before term day. No study hr. Spent afternoon & evening averaging reports. Retired at 2.30.
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Mr. Story 32.
Cold bad. Did not go to prayer meeting.
Term day. Children gave 2 French plays.
Sleigh riding. I was only teacher. Shopping. Supper at Beth haven.
Girls popped corn.
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Miss King did not come, as her mother was ill.
Baby party.
[Asmath] Borden came.
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Miss Berensen 9
Sewed. Straightened room etc.
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Mr. Hahn Jon. 5:14.
Mission Jon. 14:1-12.
Fought with Joe. He says he will leave Mission on Thursday.
Asmath Borden left.
Ida Seymour in bed all day.
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Mr. Story 33.
I spent the afternoon after entertaining Mrs. Buffington getting petitions signed to allow [crasting]. In the evening Miss Bartlett & I took it to City Hall. The meeting of alderman adjourned for two weeks so we went to see Marshall.
Terrible fire raging in Baltimore.
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Miss King 35
Mrs. Starr 32.
Miss Reed came again to talk over Gladys. Wrote to Miss [McCulet] asking that Gladys might tutor in Germ.
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Mrs. Starr 33.
Mother writes that Harriet has tonsilitis & bronchitis. Roberta Scott engaged to a [...] of 35.
I shopped, had hair shampooed & took dinner at [Celia] Merriam's.
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 34.
We had an extra Analysis class to prepare us for the Parsifal concert.
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Miss King 36.
Helen Scheirer wrote a lot of valentines & Louise Bartlett & Ida Seymour wrote them on red hearts & we had them at dinner. I gave my party in the evening. Music guessing & an Art gallery with gifts, candy, [...], & nabiscos.
Miss [McCulet] will not let Gladys be examined.
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Miss Berensen 10.
Today I talked with Miss Porter about my trials with Geometry. I went to the High School & found the Association of Mathematical Teachers Paper by & discussion on Correlation of Mathematics & Physics. In the evening I called on Mabel [Balesira]. She gives sad account of Mrs. McGregory.
"Lest We Forget."
Dr. Moxom on [University] & Church.
There were 11 at mission. Chandler was there. I tried to find Mrs. C. but she has disappeared. Lewis of [Thompsonville] asked for prayer. Ida Seymour walked. I talked on Juo 18:38 - 19:18.
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 35.
Wagner Parsifal Concert. Dam rosele led. Mme [Nordica] & Mr. [Archer] [Tault] sang.
David Mannes Violin Solo. Selections from Tannhauser [Meister] singer. Parsifal [Tristan] & Isolde & [...]. [Martha] has accepted [Will]!
"Lest We Forget."
Miss King 37.
Mts. Starr 34.
Analysis class.
I was very chilly.
Helped Marion Lincoln & Freda Powers in Germ.
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Mrs. Starr 35.
Helped Marion & Freda in Germ.
Called on Mrs. Sweet. Saw Harmon about room rent. We can rent for 12 1/2.
Took tea at Beth-haven. Miss Rock is away. Met Miss Acres & got points for my speech in [Wesleyan] [chapel].
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 36.
I have telephoned to Mayor & to Marshall Stebbries & if the girls crast they will not be arrested!
Louise Bartlett went to church with me. They talk of having an evening evangelistic service. Church sent greetings to Mr. & Mrs. Russell.
Edith Ball writes about another baby.
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Miss King 38. 1 1/2 hr. exam. in Geometry Books I II. Have not had time or courage to examine papers. Helen Sheperd, Elsie Miller & Hazel Brigham went home also Ida Seymour. Lena & I went to hear Mrs. [Sirckostch].
Will writes me of his engagement. Lena is very anxious about Miss Porter. Helen Keyser's 20th birthday. Bonnet party, poetry, etc. Finished Gt. Expectations at table.
"Lest We Forget."
Miss Berensen 11.
I helped her. Spent a great deal of the day on my Geometry papers. I think I shall pass Dunham, Eastman, White & Harris.
Took girls to Dr. Moxom's talk on Christian Life.
"Lest We Forget."
Dr. Moxom Juo 6:68.
Joe's Mission Luke 7:36-50.
I took Mr. Chandler to Bridge St. Couldn't find Mrs. C. We went to police station & saw Ass. Marshall [Wright].
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 37.
This evening going out to mail letters I fell, hit my head on the ice raising a bump. A young man brought me in!
Mr. [Carnana] died today.
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Miss King 39.
Mrs. Starr 36.
Miss Bartlett of Poughkeepsie visited classes.
Wrote congratulations to Martha & Will.
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Mrs. Starr 37.
Horrid walking. I went to library and came home. Then I took tea with Edith Ely. I hope Aunt Hettie will try my cataract cure. Mrs. Pattison expects a baby. Went to McAll reception to [D'Aubigue].
"Lest We Forget."
Prayer meeting tonight. Elizabeth [Gardner] very ill with pneumonia.
Mr. Story 37.
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Miss King 40.
Clara Dunham [gave] to visit Jennie.
Gertrude Dodge and Aleen Seaman gave a threading needle party. Ida Seymour went to bed exhausted. It seems she has been to theatre last night & the night before to glee club concert instead of to rehearsal!
Elinor Southworth has diptheria.
"Lest We Forget."
Miss Berensen 12.
Louise Bartlett went to consult doctor at [Providence]. I took Clara & Jennie Dunham to Northampton train.
P.M. Took girls to Dr. Moxom talk on Doubt's & Temptations.
"Lest We Forget."
Dr. Moxom Jon. 6:35. The satisfying Christ.
We had one first meeting in 72 Worthington St. The man from Boston was converted. A woman, & Mr. [Rentin] & boy were there. Ps. 27.
Louise Bartlett returned. She is not to have operation.
Marion Lincoln has German measles.
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 39.
Mrs. Paul Blaldeford came. Sleeps in my room. Bertha Smith left tonight for Watertown wedding.
Outlook class.
Tuesday, March 1, 1904
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Miss King 41
Mrs. Starr 28.
Outlook. Discussed Helen Keller.
Letter from Martha Harmon & Clara Russell.
I am to serve on the membership committee of West. Mass. Branch of A.C.A.
Bring home Harriets photo
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Mrs. Starr 39
I called on Bessie Thayer and she came down to parlor. The cars were so slow that I waited one hour for them & could not call at French College. Went to Beth haven for supper. Miss Acres & another nurse were there.
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Mr. Story 40.
So rainy that I did not go to prayer-meeting.
Helen Keyser and Eliz. Clark took & passed Germ I II.
Ida Seymour not well.
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Miss King 42.
Louise Bartlett & I took the girls to Mrs. Brogas. We played Pit, visited Andrew's den etc.
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Miss Berensen did not come. Took some girls to Gills Art Gallery.
P.M. Meeting of Coll. Alumnae. Address by Dean Gill of Barnard.
Bertha Smith returned from the wedding.
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Dr. Hahn Mark 6:46. Communion.
2nd meeting in new place. Good one. 16 there. Peace was the subject. I went to bed very early. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Met a Wm. Smith Colgate 92 new on the Republican. Mrs. Smith knows Juemp.
Mary Merrick is dead.
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Mr. Story 41.
[Helgan] Hangan came. I went with Alice to meet her.
This is Father's 90th birthday.
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Miss King 43.
Mrs. Starr 40.
I am telling [Moonstone] to Helen Scheirer.
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Miss Berensen 13.
Mrs. Starr 41.
Mr. Porter is 60.
I called on Mrs. Rood and at French College on Miss Auger & Miss Carter. Mrs. Tillinghard has lost all her money. Then I took tea at the Cones. Then Lena & I went over to greet Mr. Porter. Their home was entered while they were gone, a jewel-box opened & left. Was it Charlie [Lampson]?
Deacons sent me 5.00 for Joes food & fuel.
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 42.
I took Aline Seaman to Dr. Hurlburt.
Prayer-meeting. Told Joe about the 5.00.
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Miss King 44.
We went to Dr. Moxom's Lenten talk. Helps & Hindrances. Louise Bartlett & Ida Seymour gave a party. Whistle tied on back. Stock market etc.
"Lest We Forget."
Miss Berensen 14.
A.M. Jennie Dunham went home to rest. I read. Ida Seymour is 27. She rec'd
Violets fromm Ida Eastman & H. Schreirer
"Ambassadors" from girls
Candy - Louise Bartlett
Olives etc. from me.
Plant - Lena
Flowers. Marion & Dorothy.
I went to Dr. [Prefentcirne]. He says I will need reading glasses in less than a year.
Cineraria will do no harm or good.
Jennie Dunham gone home to rest.
"Lest We Forget."
Read Helen Keller's Optimism. Dr. Hillis preached on the text "And the multitude heard Him gladly. Jesus has fascinated the great because He treated of great themes, the common people because He lived their life and had sympathy." Church was packed & many were delighted. Miss Porter was not. Mr. Wood had another stroke this morning. Paralyzed on neck & left arm. Writes but can't speak. Perfectly conscious. At Mission [Joe] speaks as if he might soon die. I [met] to ask [Miss] [Leonard] to be [...].
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 43.
Outlook class.
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Mrs. Starr 42.
Miss King 45.
Mr. Woods is hiccoughing - a bad sign.
Outlook class. We had Helen Keller's Optimism.
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Mrs. Starr 43.
Travel Club at Mrs. Sweets. Miss Averill spoke for 1 3/4 hrs. on Greece. Tea later.
Dr. Moxom came to dinner. Read Saul, [Last Rule], [Abt Vogler], [Confessional].
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 44.
At prayer-meeting Joe said he was like Elijah under the "Jupiter" tree when he woke up & found a cake baked; he waked after his growling and found the deacons had been working on him.
Called on Miss de Richmond about tickets for College Club play.
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Miss King 46.
Mr. George Wood died at 11 A.M. He was unconscious till about an hour before his death. He wrote constantly.
This evening I played Flinch with Dorothy & Helen. The girls made their fencing pads.
"Lest We Forget."
Miss Berensen 15.
My music lessons were all given yesterday. I cleared out drawers, went to Miss de Richmond & down town. In P.M. Slept, read & attended Dr. Moxoms class. Self [Mastering] by Self [Effacement].
Eve. Called to take Marion poetry on Mr. Wood. The last word Mr. Woods wrote was "Heaven".
Eleanor & Sallie spent day here.
"Lest We Forget."
Dr. Moxom The Problem of Evil. Juo. 9:3. I remained to hear Dr. Moxom read to his Bible class. Jesus idea of himself in Mark. He does not think Him God. Does not believe in His liberal resurrection.
Splendid Mission. From 35 to 40 present. 3 were converted. Mr. Hahn led. Went to Beth haven for supper. Retired early.
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 45.
Mr. Woods funeral. I rode in carriage with Mrs. Dr. Weston. Dr. Moxom read beautiful prayer & remarks.
Analysis Mr. Clayton sang.
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Miss King 47.
Mrs. Starr 44.
Miss Porter has a swelling in face that looks like erysipelas.
I went to hear Prof. Dubois on Negro Problem. I liked him. [Led] with Dr. Lee & Miss Carter. Dr. Moxom introduced me.
"Lest We Forget."
Mrs. Starr 45.
Miss Porter still miserable.
Went to Library, [...] & Beth haven for supper. Philip Moxom aged 3 days is there.
[...]
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Mr. Story 46.
I went to hear Rev. Anna Shaw on Woman Suffrage. She was good I thought. I went with Mrs. Porter & Miss Abby Fuller.
Heard at Church that Mrs. Parson's has Brights Disease & Mrs. Stacy seems to be losing her mind. Ida & Julia Harmon went to [Marsassit] with Mr. Kirby & Dr. Martin & to Dr. M's office.
"Lest We Forget."
Miss King 48.
I took the girls to Dr. Moxom's talk on Patience & Hope. Miss [Dean] asked me to call.
Elsie & Alice gave an Easter egg party.
"Lest We Forget."
Miss Berensen did not come. I did not go to Mrs. Porter's women's lecture on Breathing. College Club Play Ralph [R...] [D...]. We had boxes. Bessie Niles & I [pr...] Ophelia.
I read in Louise room.
This A.M. Helped Helen Harmon in Prose.
"Lest We Forget."
Dr. Moxom Palm Sunday. I slept before dinner. At Mission two of last weeks converts came. Interesting talk with man who hates his brother. He will think it over. Called on Mrs. Robertson leaving Cineraria on Mrs. Sweet & Mr. Wood. I have lost [fur].
Ida asked for $50 more Salary.
"Lest We Forget."
Mr. Story 47.
Went to bank before Outlook class. Marion Lincoln failed in Germ. Book III.
Sat up till 1.25.
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Miss King 49.
Mrs. Starr 46.
Miss Porter has told Ida Seymour she may accept another place. I took tea with Cousin Helen & Susy Howard. Gertrude [K...th] called.
Outlook class.
Did not get to Japan.
Mrs. Packard & Webb came.
Marion Lincoln failed again.
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Mrs. Starr 47.
Mr. Story 48.
Went shopping. Paid bills. Called on Joe. Found that Mrs. Chandler is keeping a house for men.
Packed.
Marions party.
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Last day of school. Ida Seymour, Helen Scheirer, Bertha Smith, Helen Shepherd, Hazel Brigham, Elsie Miller & I came on the 2.22 train. Ida is mad at me because I told Miss Porter that Helen was going to take her to the theatre 3 times. Bertha says Hazel has promised to break her engagement tonight. I find Mother & baby with Minnie & Ruth are at Ithaca & Will at Cornell.
"Lest We Forget."
I went down to see Ruth Raymond. She is making my black silk dress. I went to [...] a black broad-cloth of Kom.
Went alone to prayer-meeting.
"Lest We Forget."
I spent the day with Bertha Smith. We went to her [...] to buy theatre tickets. Luncheon at St. [Denis]. Then visited Dudley's settlement, College S. at [Revington] St. & University Settlement.
Will returned from Hamilton & Minnie, Ruth & Frank from Ithaca.
"Lest We Forget."
I took Mother across the street to hear Chas. Cuthbert Hall. The Thurstons brought us home.
Afternoon. Slept. Went to Cousin Sallies. Saw Hattie Bliss & Mrs. Dunham. A good many at prayers. Two of Emmas children & two of Susie's. Supper and evening at the Raymonds.
"Lest We Forget."
Went with Minnie & Frank to Dr. [Stuart's] class.
Afternoon Mother & I walked to Mrs. Richardsons & Frank Sharpes.
Tried on dress at Kom's. Called on Mrs. Van Iderstine. Played Flinch.
"Lest We Forget."
I took Mother shopping. She walked from [Journeys] to [Loesers] & [Abrau] & [Strass]. Then I went to Ruths.
Played Flinch this eve.