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1915-1919
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This "line a day" five-year memory book chronicles most of Helen Pease's four years at Vassar, beginning in January of her freshman year. She writes about her daily academic routine and also includes notes on her free time, which she filled by playing the mandolin and piano, singing, dancing, playing basketball, ice skating, sledding, knitting, riding bikes, hiking, and socializing with her classmates. She also writes about her time at home in Boston, vacations on the coast of Maine, and teaching at Bradford Academy after graduation.
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Helen H. Pease
Vassar College
1918
Vassar College
1918
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g.Helen H. Peasem '18
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January 1 1915
1915.
Chris, Marion & Pete went to "Snow White". Stayed at home. H.K. came up in morning but wouldn't go up town with me. Went over to meet Elizabeth, ran all way to train. Warren, Harold & Guy came in. Played games "Sheep Society", "Do you point as I point".
1916.
Sat. Harold & Christ took in theatres both P.M. & eve. Cat & I saw Marion off in P.M. Went up to Cat's house-made fudge. She came down here for supper. Telephone calls from Marion Roberts, A. [Sawires] & Pete.
1917.
New Year's day a legal holiday now. Marion left at noon. All went over to see her off. Chris went after supper. Cat made her good-bye visit. Read in eve.
1918.
Tues. Abode narrowed to two rooms, awful cold. Stayed in bed till 1:30, only warm place to be had. Rest of house like an ark. Spent eve at Kershaw's, served tea etc.
1919.
Miss [MacCaidie] was to have spent the day with us but too awful walking. Marion & Papa both home.
1915.
Chris, Marion & Pete went to "Snow White". Stayed at home. H.K. came up in morning but wouldn't go up town with me. Went over to meet Elizabeth, ran all way to train. Warren, Harold & Guy came in. Played games "Sheep Society", "Do you point as I point".
1916.
Sat. Harold & Christ took in theatres both P.M. & eve. Cat & I saw Marion off in P.M. Went up to Cat's house-made fudge. She came down here for supper. Telephone calls from Marion Roberts, A. [Sawires] & Pete.
1917.
New Year's day a legal holiday now. Marion left at noon. All went over to see her off. Chris went after supper. Cat made her good-bye visit. Read in eve.
1918.
Tues. Abode narrowed to two rooms, awful cold. Stayed in bed till 1:30, only warm place to be had. Rest of house like an ark. Spent eve at Kershaw's, served tea etc.
1919.
Miss [MacCaidie] was to have spent the day with us but too awful walking. Marion & Papa both home.
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January 2
1915.
Sat. Took 11:35 to Boston, hurried as usual. Met Elizabeth & rest at Stearns, all lunched at Duponts. Met Jesse at Cort theatre. "Peg & my Heart" was dandy. Alaric was great. Whole seven came home with us. Warren, Guy, George came in.
1916.
Sun. Snowing still. Cat came down in A.M. called Wendell up for fun. Chris & harold left. Washed blue sweater & did odd jobs. Had supper at Kershaw's. Cat is here & going to stay all night.
1917.
Tues. Dentist again from 10:30 to 12. Shopped all P.M. with Mama. Got blue goods for new coat. Ran on to Peter. Had to hunt all over town to match velvet for hat.
1918.
Wed. Awful mess we are in, every thing frozen, water, heat & all. Fred on the job. Trip to station to get article which didn't come. Dressed at Kershaw's for college club party. Nice time & good ice-cream. Resorted to bath room in eve.
1919.
Thu. While Mama went to her meeting, I stayed at home alone and worked on blue serge dress made from my suit. Got as intested don't I let both fires go out!
1915.
Sat. Took 11:35 to Boston, hurried as usual. Met Elizabeth & rest at Stearns, all lunched at Duponts. Met Jesse at Cort theatre. "Peg & my Heart" was dandy. Alaric was great. Whole seven came home with us. Warren, Guy, George came in.
1916.
Sun. Snowing still. Cat came down in A.M. called Wendell up for fun. Chris & harold left. Washed blue sweater & did odd jobs. Had supper at Kershaw's. Cat is here & going to stay all night.
1917.
Tues. Dentist again from 10:30 to 12. Shopped all P.M. with Mama. Got blue goods for new coat. Ran on to Peter. Had to hunt all over town to match velvet for hat.
1918.
Wed. Awful mess we are in, every thing frozen, water, heat & all. Fred on the job. Trip to station to get article which didn't come. Dressed at Kershaw's for college club party. Nice time & good ice-cream. Resorted to bath room in eve.
1919.
Thu. While Mama went to her meeting, I stayed at home alone and worked on blue serge dress made from my suit. Got as intested don't I let both fires go out!
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January 3
1915.
Sun. Arose at 10:30. Stayed home with Jesse & Elizabeth. All went over to 12:17 train with Chris. Took a picture on the platform. Marion, Pete & company went on 6:00 train. Went over with them.
1916.
Mon. Went to Boston with Mama, got new black week-end case. Met Cat and went to Keith's. Did odd jobs in eve. Talked long time with Cat over telephone. Papa brought Chris' mandolin with him.
1917.
Wed. Mama cut my coat & I made my two pair of pajamas brilliant pink & blue. A regular snow blizzard. Didn't go out of house. Feeling rather punk.
1918.
Thurs. Got up about 11. Conceived idea of seeing "Intolerance" took 1:29 train & had to run for it too. Movie was thrilling all right. In eve whole family transported water from Giblin's in variety of utensils.
1919.
Fri. Delicious time at dentist's. Then directly to Boston. Lunched with Pete at Simmon's, & went to Symphony, heard Heifetz. Then out to Newton Centre for dinner & the night.
1915.
Sun. Arose at 10:30. Stayed home with Jesse & Elizabeth. All went over to 12:17 train with Chris. Took a picture on the platform. Marion, Pete & company went on 6:00 train. Went over with them.
1916.
Mon. Went to Boston with Mama, got new black week-end case. Met Cat and went to Keith's. Did odd jobs in eve. Talked long time with Cat over telephone. Papa brought Chris' mandolin with him.
1917.
Wed. Mama cut my coat & I made my two pair of pajamas brilliant pink & blue. A regular snow blizzard. Didn't go out of house. Feeling rather punk.
1918.
Thurs. Got up about 11. Conceived idea of seeing "Intolerance" took 1:29 train & had to run for it too. Movie was thrilling all right. In eve whole family transported water from Giblin's in variety of utensils.
1919.
Fri. Delicious time at dentist's. Then directly to Boston. Lunched with Pete at Simmon's, & went to Symphony, heard Heifetz. Then out to Newton Centre for dinner & the night.
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January 4
1915.
Mon. Made a nut cake & fudge for trunk also sugar cookies. Mama went up town & finished my brown dress. Helen came up in P.M. and we took pictures. Trunk left at 4 in a rush.
1916.
Tues. Made cake and brownies to put in trunk. Some rush, left on 12:48 train. Said good-bye to Mrs. Giblin. Vassar special left at 2:35. Sat with Pete & Priscilla Fowler. Got to North about 10:30. Ed already here.
1917.
Thurs. Mama went to Boston before I got up. Machine lusted so I undertook to clean whole house. Flabbergasted me. Called on M. Park on way up town. She seemed much improved.
1918.
Fri. Got water turned on, & telephone fixed about noon. Living almost normally now.
1919.
Just barely got the train for Boston. Spent A.M. inspecting smelly stores in South End, lunched at Automat & saw "The Bear Leader" at Copley theatre, after which I went home.
1915.
Mon. Made a nut cake & fudge for trunk also sugar cookies. Mama went up town & finished my brown dress. Helen came up in P.M. and we took pictures. Trunk left at 4 in a rush.
1916.
Tues. Made cake and brownies to put in trunk. Some rush, left on 12:48 train. Said good-bye to Mrs. Giblin. Vassar special left at 2:35. Sat with Pete & Priscilla Fowler. Got to North about 10:30. Ed already here.
1917.
Thurs. Mama went to Boston before I got up. Machine lusted so I undertook to clean whole house. Flabbergasted me. Called on M. Park on way up town. She seemed much improved.
1918.
Fri. Got water turned on, & telephone fixed about noon. Living almost normally now.
1919.
Just barely got the train for Boston. Spent A.M. inspecting smelly stores in South End, lunched at Automat & saw "The Bear Leader" at Copley theatre, after which I went home.
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January 5
1915.
Tues. Back again. Found Edna in bed when I arrived. Her trunk came but mine didn't. All came but Enid, H. Sloane & Helen S., wrecked. Met girl from Augusta on train. Pleasant trip. Edna has 3 boxes of candy.
1916.
Wed. Didn't take swimming lesson on account of cold. Physics quiz. Pete has the grip, has to stay in bed. Lots of people are sick. Read hours on Spencer for tomorrow, all of Bk. II.
1917.
Fri. Last call on dentist, total of eight fillings this trip. Did a thousand things in P.M. Packed part of trunk. Rained hard all P.M. Located a few Ec clippings in eve. Cut my corns.
1918.
Sat. Really getting warmer. Fred got furnace fixed. Didn't go anywhere, not even up town. Kershaw spent evening. Played vic. etc.
1919.
Sun. Slept very late as usual. Helen came up before she left. In eve. I called on Marion Parks & inspected her trousseau.
1915.
Tues. Back again. Found Edna in bed when I arrived. Her trunk came but mine didn't. All came but Enid, H. Sloane & Helen S., wrecked. Met girl from Augusta on train. Pleasant trip. Edna has 3 boxes of candy.
1916.
Wed. Didn't take swimming lesson on account of cold. Physics quiz. Pete has the grip, has to stay in bed. Lots of people are sick. Read hours on Spencer for tomorrow, all of Bk. II.
1917.
Fri. Last call on dentist, total of eight fillings this trip. Did a thousand things in P.M. Packed part of trunk. Rained hard all P.M. Located a few Ec clippings in eve. Cut my corns.
1918.
Sat. Really getting warmer. Fred got furnace fixed. Didn't go anywhere, not even up town. Kershaw spent evening. Played vic. etc.
1919.
Sun. Slept very late as usual. Helen came up before she left. In eve. I called on Marion Parks & inspected her trousseau.
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January 6
1915.
Wed. Read Round Robin letter at breakfast table. Sloane came before breakfast & H. Shakleton after. Unpacked trunk before dinner. All settled now & studying again.
1916.
Thurs. Physics lecture postponed from 4th hour to this eve. on liquid air. Very interesting. My trunk came and am nearly unpacked. Busy doing Latin for tomorrow.
1917.
Sat. Made brownies & finished packing. My new rig very striking. Papa, Mama, Chris & H.K. saw me off on Vassar special. Trip seemed very short. Train on time, card from Hollis C. Ed came after I.
1918.
Sun. Splept very late as usual. Hollis said he'd come out but he didn't. Fred finished his job this A.M. Dinner at night, because couldn't have fire before. Kershaw departed before we knew it.
1919.
Mon. Preparations for returning to Bradford. Mama went to N.B. so I was all alone all day. Mrs. Knowlton called up & asked me to meet trains tomorrow in So. Station.
1915.
Wed. Read Round Robin letter at breakfast table. Sloane came before breakfast & H. Shakleton after. Unpacked trunk before dinner. All settled now & studying again.
1916.
Thurs. Physics lecture postponed from 4th hour to this eve. on liquid air. Very interesting. My trunk came and am nearly unpacked. Busy doing Latin for tomorrow.
1917.
Sat. Made brownies & finished packing. My new rig very striking. Papa, Mama, Chris & H.K. saw me off on Vassar special. Trip seemed very short. Train on time, card from Hollis C. Ed came after I.
1918.
Sun. Splept very late as usual. Hollis said he'd come out but he didn't. Fred finished his job this A.M. Dinner at night, because couldn't have fire before. Kershaw departed before we knew it.
1919.
Mon. Preparations for returning to Bradford. Mama went to N.B. so I was all alone all day. Mrs. Knowlton called up & asked me to meet trains tomorrow in So. Station.
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January 7
1915.
Thurs. Awfully warm and muddy. Walked with Edna & Enid [passed] past cemetary just in time for a funeral. Helen & Eliz. [practising] practicing for play tomorrow. Ate lots of candy.
1916.
Fri. Did Latin prose this A.M. Pete and I worked in Lab. this P.M. Went over to Raymond for supper. Played on our mandolins. Cello concert in evening. Made out schedule for next semester.
1917.
Sun. [Thot] Thought I was sleeping until 11:15 but it proved to be only 9:30. Breakfast in Pete's room. Dinner in Raymond. Walked with Ed, Peter & Shackie. Supper in Shackie's room, fun with Qing & Rene. Party at 9:15 in Pete's room. Wrote 5 letters today.
1918.
Mon. Washed & pressed etc. finished red dress. In eve, ornamented magazines to be sent across, hope for results. Read newspapers & played vic.
1919.
Tues. Most of day in So. Station. Lunched at Filene's with Doris Smith & five others, shopped with them. Came out to Bradford on 4 o'clock train. Very exciting seeing every one again & being settled.
1915.
Thurs. Awfully warm and muddy. Walked with Edna & Enid [passed] past cemetary just in time for a funeral. Helen & Eliz. [practising] practicing for play tomorrow. Ate lots of candy.
1916.
Fri. Did Latin prose this A.M. Pete and I worked in Lab. this P.M. Went over to Raymond for supper. Played on our mandolins. Cello concert in evening. Made out schedule for next semester.
1917.
Sun. [Thot] Thought I was sleeping until 11:15 but it proved to be only 9:30. Breakfast in Pete's room. Dinner in Raymond. Walked with Ed, Peter & Shackie. Supper in Shackie's room, fun with Qing & Rene. Party at 9:15 in Pete's room. Wrote 5 letters today.
1918.
Mon. Washed & pressed etc. finished red dress. In eve, ornamented magazines to be sent across, hope for results. Read newspapers & played vic.
1919.
Tues. Most of day in So. Station. Lunched at Filene's with Doris Smith & five others, shopped with them. Came out to Bradford on 4 o'clock train. Very exciting seeing every one again & being settled.
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January 8
1915.
Fri. Ethel got called on campus, 125 Main, a double. Show in evening. Edna, Francis & I men. H.S., H.B. & Erl gave play, danced with [...] victrola. Called me [Sky].
1916.
Sat. Walked on English long theme all morning in Libr. Rub & Ed went coasting. Pete & I had a hot chocolate at Carips. Ed lost her pocketbook on car. Started receiving Latin with Pete. Rube stayed all night.
1917.
Mon. Didn't get up for breakfast. Made penuche with Rub 1st hour. Took a nap after lunch. Looked up my exam schedule & it is disgusting. Trunk hasn't come yet. Tried to do Latin in P.M. Dancing in eve.
1918.
Tues. Arose at 8. Packed box & mailed it. Got spats. Mama & Chris saw me off, final shopping in B. Ed & Pete got on at Newtonville. Train only 1 hr. late. Had ice-cream & ginger ale in diner. Arrived at college at 10:45, got to bed about 12.
1919.
Wed. After a couple classes, feel as though I'd never been away. Went to Haverhill with Mac. We have new Latin teacher, also English one, both old! Wrote several letters.
1915.
Fri. Ethel got called on campus, 125 Main, a double. Show in evening. Edna, Francis & I men. H.S., H.B. & Erl gave play, danced with [...] victrola. Called me [Sky].
1916.
Sat. Walked on English long theme all morning in Libr. Rub & Ed went coasting. Pete & I had a hot chocolate at Carips. Ed lost her pocketbook on car. Started receiving Latin with Pete. Rube stayed all night.
1917.
Mon. Didn't get up for breakfast. Made penuche with Rub 1st hour. Took a nap after lunch. Looked up my exam schedule & it is disgusting. Trunk hasn't come yet. Tried to do Latin in P.M. Dancing in eve.
1918.
Tues. Arose at 8. Packed box & mailed it. Got spats. Mama & Chris saw me off, final shopping in B. Ed & Pete got on at Newtonville. Train only 1 hr. late. Had ice-cream & ginger ale in diner. Arrived at college at 10:45, got to bed about 12.
1919.
Wed. After a couple classes, feel as though I'd never been away. Went to Haverhill with Mac. We have new Latin teacher, also English one, both old! Wrote several letters.
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January 9
1915.
Sat. Helped Ethel move over. Stayed all P.M. and we got the room all settled. Bought some grapes & crackers. Went to lecture by Prof. Baldwin. Eliz. taking a day off. Played Helen's mandolin.
1916.
Sun. Got up for breakfast. Ruby went home. Stayed to dinner in Raymond. Came home. Wrote some letters and took a nap. Pete, Ed & I called on Mrs. Saunders and got back just in time for supper. Studied all evening.
1917.
Tues. Overslept today likewise. Can't seem to get into the old routine. Day mostly spent in work, four classes. Choir [rehersal] rehearsal in eve. Got all unpacked & settled. Quite a party at 9:30 to eat my layer cake.
1918.
Wed. Just couldn't get up for breakfast, slept till 8:30. 5 classes. Parcel post bundle came, unpacked & got mostly settled. Ed has lots of candy. Walked a little with Ella. Gift from Aunt Etta. Retired at 10:45.
1919.
Thurs. Took a long cross wintry snow crust walk with Eleanor Brown. Miss Clough visited Latin class. Conference with Miss Waterman in eve.
1915.
Sat. Helped Ethel move over. Stayed all P.M. and we got the room all settled. Bought some grapes & crackers. Went to lecture by Prof. Baldwin. Eliz. taking a day off. Played Helen's mandolin.
1916.
Sun. Got up for breakfast. Ruby went home. Stayed to dinner in Raymond. Came home. Wrote some letters and took a nap. Pete, Ed & I called on Mrs. Saunders and got back just in time for supper. Studied all evening.
1917.
Tues. Overslept today likewise. Can't seem to get into the old routine. Day mostly spent in work, four classes. Choir [rehersal] rehearsal in eve. Got all unpacked & settled. Quite a party at 9:30 to eat my layer cake.
1918.
Wed. Just couldn't get up for breakfast, slept till 8:30. 5 classes. Parcel post bundle came, unpacked & got mostly settled. Ed has lots of candy. Walked a little with Ella. Gift from Aunt Etta. Retired at 10:45.
1919.
Thurs. Took a long cross wintry snow crust walk with Eleanor Brown. Miss Clough visited Latin class. Conference with Miss Waterman in eve.
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January 10
1915.
Sun. All went to chapel. Dressed up in men's clothes to have our pictures taken. Attracted much attention. Reviewed some [...] with Edna. Ate apples after in Eliz's room. Wrote 4 letters.
1916.
Mon. Snowed all A.M. Finished up Sat work first of P.M. Tried coasting with Rub & Ed but snow was too wet. Made fudge came out [sugery] sugary. No chapel, worked a while, took a bath & worked some more.
1917.
Wed. Took re-exam in Harmony just for fun. Had a party at in Sarah's room, tea & cookies. Spent whole evening doing Ec. notebook, then I had Latin to do but decided to get up early.
1918.
Thurs. Music lesson. Wrote Spanish composition in P.M. followed by choir [practise] practice. Two hours obeserving in Astronomy. Rube got box of candy.
1919.
Fri. Mac under the weather so stayed with her lots, discussed the appreciation of a young teacher in boarding school (by older teachers). Visited H. Stuckles in eve, ate copiously of her marshmallows & cider.
1915.
Sun. All went to chapel. Dressed up in men's clothes to have our pictures taken. Attracted much attention. Reviewed some [...] with Edna. Ate apples after in Eliz's room. Wrote 4 letters.
1916.
Mon. Snowed all A.M. Finished up Sat work first of P.M. Tried coasting with Rub & Ed but snow was too wet. Made fudge came out [sugery] sugary. No chapel, worked a while, took a bath & worked some more.
1917.
Wed. Took re-exam in Harmony just for fun. Had a party at in Sarah's room, tea & cookies. Spent whole evening doing Ec. notebook, then I had Latin to do but decided to get up early.
1918.
Thurs. Music lesson. Wrote Spanish composition in P.M. followed by choir [practise] practice. Two hours obeserving in Astronomy. Rube got box of candy.
1919.
Fri. Mac under the weather so stayed with her lots, discussed the appreciation of a young teacher in boarding school (by older teachers). Visited H. Stuckles in eve, ate copiously of her marshmallows & cider.
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January 11
1915.
Mon. Done up with a runny cold. Stayed home while others went skating, as I have no skates anyway. Lecture on Witches by Prof. [Burr] or Cornell. Reviewed 4 pages of [Livy] after 9:30 in HS's room.
1916.
Tues. Exams were posted today. Curses!! Math comes on Sat! Rub wants us all to go to N.Y. to Hippodrome. Had a couple nose-bleeds today. [Practised] practiced some on my mandolin. Weather very warm. Was in bed at 10.
1917.
Thurs. Got up at 7:00 most reluctantly. Got a cut in Art, so read philosophy for topic. Made brownies after lunch. Did Harmony [firth] D. Copeland. She wrote for my prom man today. We have our dance orders nearly filled.
1918.
Fri. Took cut in [Interp-Gowboy] forgot I guess, so [practised] practiced two hours. Letters from Harvey, Billy, Cat & Mama. Cut chapel to write letter. Ice carnival in eve. Came in at 10. Talked till 11:30.
1919.
Sat. Seniors went to Baldpate yesterday and other people today. Played with Eleanor in A.M. Made fudge with Betsy in P.M. which wasn't a complete success, & entertained Elsie, Helen & Betsey in eve. Hope working hard.
1915.
Mon. Done up with a runny cold. Stayed home while others went skating, as I have no skates anyway. Lecture on Witches by Prof. [Burr] or Cornell. Reviewed 4 pages of [Livy] after 9:30 in HS's room.
1916.
Tues. Exams were posted today. Curses!! Math comes on Sat! Rub wants us all to go to N.Y. to Hippodrome. Had a couple nose-bleeds today. [Practised] practiced some on my mandolin. Weather very warm. Was in bed at 10.
1917.
Thurs. Got up at 7:00 most reluctantly. Got a cut in Art, so read philosophy for topic. Made brownies after lunch. Did Harmony [firth] D. Copeland. She wrote for my prom man today. We have our dance orders nearly filled.
1918.
Fri. Took cut in [Interp-Gowboy] forgot I guess, so [practised] practiced two hours. Letters from Harvey, Billy, Cat & Mama. Cut chapel to write letter. Ice carnival in eve. Came in at 10. Talked till 11:30.
1919.
Sat. Seniors went to Baldpate yesterday and other people today. Played with Eleanor in A.M. Made fudge with Betsy in P.M. which wasn't a complete success, & entertained Elsie, Helen & Betsey in eve. Hope working hard.
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January 12
1915.
Tues. Rained guns all day. Terrible slippery walking, thro' reg'ly ponds. Cut in Hist. for lecture yesterday. Skates came from home, also some pictures. Reviewed more [Liver] ensemble. Tres interrisante?
1916.
Wed. Had first swimming lesson this A.M. Fell down on cement floor, cracked my cranium, bumped my elbow and nearly broke a leg. Considered this sufficient excuse for cutting chapel.
1917.
Fri. Glad when the morning was over. Played basketball, then finished Ec note book which took all P.M. Dressed up in gray. Theo Carle, young tenor gave concert. He was very nice, but quite fussed. Bed at 11:00.
1918.
Sat. Slept till 9. Did Latin & [practised] practiced. Washed hair & composed pageant music. Took walk with Ella & Ruby. Cut chapel again. Had party on coffe cake & cheese about 9. Wrote home.
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1915.
Tues. Rained guns all day. Terrible slippery walking, thro' reg'ly ponds. Cut in Hist. for lecture yesterday. Skates came from home, also some pictures. Reviewed more [Liver] ensemble. Tres interrisante?
1916.
Wed. Had first swimming lesson this A.M. Fell down on cement floor, cracked my cranium, bumped my elbow and nearly broke a leg. Considered this sufficient excuse for cutting chapel.
1917.
Fri. Glad when the morning was over. Played basketball, then finished Ec note book which took all P.M. Dressed up in gray. Theo Carle, young tenor gave concert. He was very nice, but quite fussed. Bed at 11:00.
1918.
Sat. Slept till 9. Did Latin & [practised] practiced. Washed hair & composed pageant music. Took walk with Ella & Ruby. Cut chapel again. Had party on coffe cake & cheese about 9. Wrote home.
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January 13
1915.
Wed. Still rather muddy walking. Studied in 105 Main 2nd, 3rd & 4th hours. Poor Ethel! Concert by Hazel Huntley, contralto. Ruby came back from wedding, tired out. Went to Math original class.
1916.
Thurs. Miss Haight gave a lecture illustrated, on Horace's [Sabine] farm 7th hour. Then dancing class. No piano yet so we can't dance. Walked over to Main with Ruby after chapel. Did Lat. & Germ. In bed by 10:00.
1917.
Sat. Arose not for breakfast. Worked in Libe on Phil. & Music. Lunch in Raymond. Got marmalade from home to sell. Read Latin in P.M. Went to Flag Shop. Ice carnival in eve. Nice music, but ice got messy & it rained a little.
1918.
Sun. Donned red dress for dinner. Mrs. [Vannionan] & Mrs. Coon as guests. In P.M. Mrs. Newcome & Junior arrived & we got all excited over Washington plans for next year. Talked about it all eve.
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1915.
Wed. Still rather muddy walking. Studied in 105 Main 2nd, 3rd & 4th hours. Poor Ethel! Concert by Hazel Huntley, contralto. Ruby came back from wedding, tired out. Went to Math original class.
1916.
Thurs. Miss Haight gave a lecture illustrated, on Horace's [Sabine] farm 7th hour. Then dancing class. No piano yet so we can't dance. Walked over to Main with Ruby after chapel. Did Lat. & Germ. In bed by 10:00.
1917.
Sat. Arose not for breakfast. Worked in Libe on Phil. & Music. Lunch in Raymond. Got marmalade from home to sell. Read Latin in P.M. Went to Flag Shop. Ice carnival in eve. Nice music, but ice got messy & it rained a little.
1918.
Sun. Donned red dress for dinner. Mrs. [Vannionan] & Mrs. Coon as guests. In P.M. Mrs. Newcome & Junior arrived & we got all excited over Washington plans for next year. Talked about it all eve.
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January 14
1915.
Thurs. Lovely warm day. Walked to town with Ruby to get her skates & some candles for Ethel's birthday cake, ordered from Mrs. Miller. Carried over ring, thimble dime to put in it. Some went swimming. Stayed home.
1916.
Fri. Beastly cold today. Tried skating on lake but was too rough. Pete took some pictures & then I came home. Worked on long theme in Lib. until 9:15. Went to Cary's with Pete for hot chocolate. Tested new piano on return.
1917.
Sun. Got up in time for choir. About half choir cut, so we had to get along as we could. Raymong bunch came over to dinner. Made a little candy in P.M. Worked rest of time.
1918.
Mon. Ed got 50 lbs. pecans from Mr. Parker & we devour them all day. Read an hour in Browsing room. Observed in eve. No we didn't either. My mistake!
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1915.
Thurs. Lovely warm day. Walked to town with Ruby to get her skates & some candles for Ethel's birthday cake, ordered from Mrs. Miller. Carried over ring, thimble dime to put in it. Some went swimming. Stayed home.
1916.
Fri. Beastly cold today. Tried skating on lake but was too rough. Pete took some pictures & then I came home. Worked on long theme in Lib. until 9:15. Went to Cary's with Pete for hot chocolate. Tested new piano on return.
1917.
Sun. Got up in time for choir. About half choir cut, so we had to get along as we could. Raymong bunch came over to dinner. Made a little candy in P.M. Worked rest of time.
1918.
Mon. Ed got 50 lbs. pecans from Mr. Parker & we devour them all day. Read an hour in Browsing room. Observed in eve. No we didn't either. My mistake!
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January 15
1915.
Fri. Pretty warm but foggy. Sent skates back to be changed. Ethel's birthday. Drew thimble in cake. Edna ring. Went to lecture "Heredity & Religion" danced then. Reviewed more Livy until 11:15.
1916.
Sat. Very cold. Extra Physics class, then Eng. interview & work in Lib. Skating an hour after lunch. More work in Lib. This eve Marefield lectured on Eng. poetry. Wild dash from Main to Students'. Sat up until 11:00.
1917.
Mon. Had to write again in Ec. Sang bass in Ear training class. Went skating a little while. Dancing class in eve. Took bath & went to bed.
1918.
Tues. Got humorous letter from H.K. Walked out in country in snow with Ruby. Talked Washington. No choir [practise] practice tonight.
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1915.
Fri. Pretty warm but foggy. Sent skates back to be changed. Ethel's birthday. Drew thimble in cake. Edna ring. Went to lecture "Heredity & Religion" danced then. Reviewed more Livy until 11:15.
1916.
Sat. Very cold. Extra Physics class, then Eng. interview & work in Lib. Skating an hour after lunch. More work in Lib. This eve Marefield lectured on Eng. poetry. Wild dash from Main to Students'. Sat up until 11:00.
1917.
Mon. Had to write again in Ec. Sang bass in Ear training class. Went skating a little while. Dancing class in eve. Took bath & went to bed.
1918.
Tues. Got humorous letter from H.K. Walked out in country in snow with Ruby. Talked Washington. No choir [practise] practice tonight.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914024
January 16
1915.
Sat. Edna & I walked to town to see "Ireland, a Nation", story of Roger [Emnuet]. Real exciting. Read 20 pages of French to H.S. then went upstairs to hear E. read a story. Began last night to sleep on birthday cake.
1916.
Sun. Finished copying long theme on "Tristian". Preacher. Mr. Day from [Labor] Temple in N.Y. was most interesting. Went to Christian's to hear him again. Wrote four letters. Had supper in Raymond. They came over here for dinner.
1917.
Tues. Four classes filled in with studying. Such is life. Choir rehearsal in eve. Dressed for dinner for a change. Awfully cold out.
1918.
Wed. My full day. Class music lesson. Also played in Interp. After Latin eve. class fooled time away talking. Decided not to do any Latin & simply forgot Harmony!
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1915.
Sat. Edna & I walked to town to see "Ireland, a Nation", story of Roger [Emnuet]. Real exciting. Read 20 pages of French to H.S. then went upstairs to hear E. read a story. Began last night to sleep on birthday cake.
1916.
Sun. Finished copying long theme on "Tristian". Preacher. Mr. Day from [Labor] Temple in N.Y. was most interesting. Went to Christian's to hear him again. Wrote four letters. Had supper in Raymond. They came over here for dinner.
1917.
Tues. Four classes filled in with studying. Such is life. Choir rehearsal in eve. Dressed for dinner for a change. Awfully cold out.
1918.
Wed. My full day. Class music lesson. Also played in Interp. After Latin eve. class fooled time away talking. Decided not to do any Latin & simply forgot Harmony!
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914025
January 17
1915.
Sun. Rained hard all day. Went to chapel to save cut for next Sun. Five stayed home to read "Mr. Pratt". Didn't go to Ethel's for supper. Read 3/4 hr. to H.S. History this time. Made candy. Took 1/2 hr. to get it started. Retired about eleven.
1916.
Mon. Very cold. Ruby came over & wanted me to go skating but after walking over to Cary's decided it was too windy. Went to Main & got stuff to make divinity. Came out fine. Rub & Shackie walked home with me after chapel to get some. In bed by 10.
1917.
Wed. Did Phil reading for Mon. & Art which is too long to finish. Made some candy to sell. My marmalade isn't going very fast. Kate Douglas Wiggin read 8th hour.
1918.
Thurs. Greeted alumnae. Lunched in Raymond. [Practised] practiced, read, took walk & choir [practise] practice in P.M. Observed in eve. Getting to be a crackerjack in locating stars in telescope.
1919.
Fri. Went home on the 4:15 after a hard day. H. Stricklen conducted Cicero class. Mama met me at train. Marian arrived in eve.
1915.
Sun. Rained hard all day. Went to chapel to save cut for next Sun. Five stayed home to read "Mr. Pratt". Didn't go to Ethel's for supper. Read 3/4 hr. to H.S. History this time. Made candy. Took 1/2 hr. to get it started. Retired about eleven.
1916.
Mon. Very cold. Ruby came over & wanted me to go skating but after walking over to Cary's decided it was too windy. Went to Main & got stuff to make divinity. Came out fine. Rub & Shackie walked home with me after chapel to get some. In bed by 10.
1917.
Wed. Did Phil reading for Mon. & Art which is too long to finish. Made some candy to sell. My marmalade isn't going very fast. Kate Douglas Wiggin read 8th hour.
1918.
Thurs. Greeted alumnae. Lunched in Raymond. [Practised] practiced, read, took walk & choir [practise] practice in P.M. Observed in eve. Getting to be a crackerjack in locating stars in telescope.
1919.
Fri. Went home on the 4:15 after a hard day. H. Stricklen conducted Cicero class. Mama met me at train. Marian arrived in eve.
: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914026
January 18
1915.
Mon. Still raining, curses! Went in swimming (?) with Ruby. She almost succeeded in drowning me. Lost my bracelet in water but found it again. Helen Burgess sick today.
1916.
Tues. Cut in English today on account of Miss Peebles' lecture 8th hour. Studied all day. Read part of More's Utopia in Libe after chapel. Pete had a cake come. Went down & got a piece about 10. Then went to bed.
1917.
Thurs. Started to go skating but shoes & skated didn't agree so I read in the Libe until choir time. Cut chapel tonight to get choice of Ec. books.
1918.
Fri. got letter from Marion. After classes went to libe but couldn't get book I wanted. Ed made caramels in eve forgot chocolate & alcohol [gave] out so drank it in cups!
1919.
Sat. Made cookies to send to Harvey & Walter. Ada Moulton visitied Marion in P.M. & stayed to supper, took her to movies. Bought Heifetz record. Pete arrived at midnight but I was asleep.
1915.
Mon. Still raining, curses! Went in swimming (?) with Ruby. She almost succeeded in drowning me. Lost my bracelet in water but found it again. Helen Burgess sick today.
1916.
Tues. Cut in English today on account of Miss Peebles' lecture 8th hour. Studied all day. Read part of More's Utopia in Libe after chapel. Pete had a cake come. Went down & got a piece about 10. Then went to bed.
1917.
Thurs. Started to go skating but shoes & skated didn't agree so I read in the Libe until choir time. Cut chapel tonight to get choice of Ec. books.
1918.
Fri. got letter from Marion. After classes went to libe but couldn't get book I wanted. Ed made caramels in eve forgot chocolate & alcohol [gave] out so drank it in cups!
1919.
Sat. Made cookies to send to Harvey & Walter. Ada Moulton visitied Marion in P.M. & stayed to supper, took her to movies. Bought Heifetz record. Pete arrived at midnight but I was asleep.
: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914027
January 19
1915.
Tues. got 3 letters & postcard. Latin lecture on Forum by Miss Van Deeman with slides. Dined in Main with Ethel, chocolate pie. Danced awhile. Came home & Eliz. finished "Mr. Pratt". Read French to H.S. for an hour.
1916.
Wed. Simply hate swimming lessons. Never going to take any more. Went skating 7th hour and it was grand. Smooth as glass. Read More's Utopia in between times. Stayed in Raymond for dinner. Took a bath & retired early.
1917.
Fri. Another week over. Took nap after lunch. Didn't play basketball but read Mommsen's History of Rome. Made sandwiches in eve & Philosophy. Wilfred Gibson read his poems but didnt go.
1918.
Sat. Worked all A.M. & wrote home after lunch. Walked to town to movies M. Clark in "Valentine Girl" very cute. Rode home. Copied masque music in eve. Read magazine stories.
1919.
Sun.
1915.
Tues. got 3 letters & postcard. Latin lecture on Forum by Miss Van Deeman with slides. Dined in Main with Ethel, chocolate pie. Danced awhile. Came home & Eliz. finished "Mr. Pratt". Read French to H.S. for an hour.
1916.
Wed. Simply hate swimming lessons. Never going to take any more. Went skating 7th hour and it was grand. Smooth as glass. Read More's Utopia in between times. Stayed in Raymond for dinner. Took a bath & retired early.
1917.
Fri. Another week over. Took nap after lunch. Didn't play basketball but read Mommsen's History of Rome. Made sandwiches in eve & Philosophy. Wilfred Gibson read his poems but didnt go.
1918.
Sat. Worked all A.M. & wrote home after lunch. Walked to town to movies M. Clark in "Valentine Girl" very cute. Rode home. Copied masque music in eve. Read magazine stories.
1919.
Sun.
: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914028
January 20
1915.
Wed. Was playing mandolin duets with Ruby when [Silence] [bore] in sight with some nuts, didn't stay long. Took nuts & made fudge. Played organ while cooling.
1916.
Thurs. Big event! Ice Carnival actually came off, brass band, gay lights and much excitement. Skated until 9:45. Nearly dead. Ice got horribly cut up towards end, big crowd. Got package from home.
1917.
Sat. Camped out four solid hours in the Libe. Slept a little after lunch, wrote to Cat, then got Katie to go skating with me on the old lake, wonderful ice. Stayed almost an hour. Worked most of eve.
1918.
Sun. Slept till 9. Breakfasted on egg biscuit & cheese. Cut choir & chapel. Began to review Latin & wrote to Horace. Asparagus for dinner & nuts (ours) for ice cream. P.M. spent at Mrs. [Vanneman's]. Long service after supper.
1915.
Wed. Was playing mandolin duets with Ruby when [Silence] [bore] in sight with some nuts, didn't stay long. Took nuts & made fudge. Played organ while cooling.
1916.
Thurs. Big event! Ice Carnival actually came off, brass band, gay lights and much excitement. Skated until 9:45. Nearly dead. Ice got horribly cut up towards end, big crowd. Got package from home.
1917.
Sat. Camped out four solid hours in the Libe. Slept a little after lunch, wrote to Cat, then got Katie to go skating with me on the old lake, wonderful ice. Stayed almost an hour. Worked most of eve.
1918.
Sun. Slept till 9. Breakfasted on egg biscuit & cheese. Cut choir & chapel. Began to review Latin & wrote to Horace. Asparagus for dinner & nuts (ours) for ice cream. P.M. spent at Mrs. [Vanneman's]. Long service after supper.
: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914029
January 21
1915.
Thurs. got letter from Rita telling about Hod's visit. Eliz., Rub. & I went for walk around lakes before class meeting. Nominated offices for 2nd semester. Nuts for dinner. Danced in Eliz's room after.
1916.
Fri. Warm today. Relieved to get over classes. Anti-Fat class. Then class meeting elected by Bradshaw pres. Serenaded Eleanor Leslie after dinner. Senior birthday. Taft's lecture. Serenaded new officers after. Ate my cake.
1917.
Sun. Got my own breakfast. Everyone got coughing in choir.[Gowboys] pills cured them. Worked in P.M. Made fudge after supper. Pete read "The Rising Tide" by M. Deland. Then wrote my last Phil. & I went to bed.
1918.
Mon. Not an exciting day to be sure, not feeling very kinky, slept part of P.M. & started "The Dark Forest"in senior parlor. Observed moon in eve. Nearly froze. Rub gave party for H. Tiffany.
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1915.
Thurs. got letter from Rita telling about Hod's visit. Eliz., Rub. & I went for walk around lakes before class meeting. Nominated offices for 2nd semester. Nuts for dinner. Danced in Eliz's room after.
1916.
Fri. Warm today. Relieved to get over classes. Anti-Fat class. Then class meeting elected by Bradshaw pres. Serenaded Eleanor Leslie after dinner. Senior birthday. Taft's lecture. Serenaded new officers after. Ate my cake.
1917.
Sun. Got my own breakfast. Everyone got coughing in choir.[Gowboys] pills cured them. Worked in P.M. Made fudge after supper. Pete read "The Rising Tide" by M. Deland. Then wrote my last Phil. & I went to bed.
1918.
Mon. Not an exciting day to be sure, not feeling very kinky, slept part of P.M. & started "The Dark Forest"in senior parlor. Observed moon in eve. Nearly froze. Rub gave party for H. Tiffany.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914030
January 22
1915.
Fri. Last hygiene lecture by Dr. T. Whole house walked 7th hour. Got back 15 min. late for concert by negro quartet from Hampdon Inst. Eliz. started to read "The Shuttle" after dinner. Retired early.
1916.
Sat. Found out that Dorothy Taylor died last night of pneumonia. Edna went to Infirmary this noon with tonsilitis. Rained all P.M. Reviewed Latin in Libe. Pete & I made chocolate for ourselves. Discussed Eng. during eve.
1917.
Mon. With exams looming up in the horizon, the atmosphere is rather uncheerful. Made candy. Dancing at 7:00 now. Very strenuous tonight. Took bath & worked.
1918.
Tues. cut Latin class! & no tears over it either. Reviewed some. [Practised] practiced. Started "Red Planet". Choir [practise] practice in eve. No mail. Ice-cream a la pecans for dinner.
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1915.
Fri. Last hygiene lecture by Dr. T. Whole house walked 7th hour. Got back 15 min. late for concert by negro quartet from Hampdon Inst. Eliz. started to read "The Shuttle" after dinner. Retired early.
1916.
Sat. Found out that Dorothy Taylor died last night of pneumonia. Edna went to Infirmary this noon with tonsilitis. Rained all P.M. Reviewed Latin in Libe. Pete & I made chocolate for ourselves. Discussed Eng. during eve.
1917.
Mon. With exams looming up in the horizon, the atmosphere is rather uncheerful. Made candy. Dancing at 7:00 now. Very strenuous tonight. Took bath & worked.
1918.
Tues. cut Latin class! & no tears over it either. Reviewed some. [Practised] practiced. Started "Red Planet". Choir [practise] practice in eve. No mail. Ice-cream a la pecans for dinner.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914031
January 23
1915.
Sat. Studied all A.M. Walked to town & back with Edna in rain in P.m. Played mandolin, made candy, assembled in H.S.'s room and gabbed until 10:30. Received box of doughnuts.
1916.
Sun. Discussed Eng. with Pete until chapel. Pres. Burton of Smiths spoke. Took notes over to Infirmary. Stayed to dinner & rest of day in Raymond. Walked down to McGlynns with Rub. Made fudge. Went to dark music & retired early.
1917.
Tues. Last Philosophy lecture of my life (I hope). Studied most of P.M. Choir rehearsal in eve. Got letters from all of family.
1918.
Wed. Last classes. Got letters from Mama & Horace. Took short walk, too cold. Reviewed little after chapel & wrote two letters. Retired at ten.
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1915.
Sat. Studied all A.M. Walked to town & back with Edna in rain in P.m. Played mandolin, made candy, assembled in H.S.'s room and gabbed until 10:30. Received box of doughnuts.
1916.
Sun. Discussed Eng. with Pete until chapel. Pres. Burton of Smiths spoke. Took notes over to Infirmary. Stayed to dinner & rest of day in Raymond. Walked down to McGlynns with Rub. Made fudge. Went to dark music & retired early.
1917.
Tues. Last Philosophy lecture of my life (I hope). Studied most of P.M. Choir rehearsal in eve. Got letters from all of family.
1918.
Wed. Last classes. Got letters from Mama & Horace. Took short walk, too cold. Reviewed little after chapel & wrote two letters. Retired at ten.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914032
January 24
1915.
Sun. Cut chapel. Had picture taken "studying" Livy. Made fudge. Went to Christian's to hear Dr. Spear speak. Very dramatic speaker. Retired early to be in pink of condition to attack Latin.
1916.
Mon. Soph. Lit. exam at 8:30 in M.L.R. Glad its over. Ed came back from Infirmary, lunched in Raymond. Got two boxes from home. Went for a walk this P.M. Rub & H. came over here for dinner. Discussed Latin until 9.
1917.
Wed. Got news of poor old Rex's departure from this world. Class meeting but not a quorum there. Got brown silk dress today in its reheshed form. Wore it to dinner.
1918.
Thurs. Didn't arise for breakfast, took bath & after reading mail from Harvey & Horace [practised] practiced, had lesson. Then at 12:30 Miss C. announced the 2 scholarships & I got one. Treated lunch at Flag. Read & played in S.P. No chapel.
1915.
Sun. Cut chapel. Had picture taken "studying" Livy. Made fudge. Went to Christian's to hear Dr. Spear speak. Very dramatic speaker. Retired early to be in pink of condition to attack Latin.
1916.
Mon. Soph. Lit. exam at 8:30 in M.L.R. Glad its over. Ed came back from Infirmary, lunched in Raymond. Got two boxes from home. Went for a walk this P.M. Rub & H. came over here for dinner. Discussed Latin until 9.
1917.
Wed. Got news of poor old Rex's departure from this world. Class meeting but not a quorum there. Got brown silk dress today in its reheshed form. Wore it to dinner.
1918.
Thurs. Didn't arise for breakfast, took bath & after reading mail from Harvey & Horace [practised] practiced, had lesson. Then at 12:30 Miss C. announced the 2 scholarships & I got one. Treated lunch at Flag. Read & played in S.P. No chapel.
: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914033
January 25
1915.
Mon. ["I vus ad Livium vindum".] Got box of cookies from home. Sent skates back again. Went to chapel, stayed in Libe until time to murder Livy in the circle. Retired early. Ate nabiscos.
1916.
Tues. Horace exam was awfully long but otherwise very nice. Got word of Mrs. Donahue's death which broke me up for the P.M. Wrote some letters & went to organ recital. Did a little German in eve and went to bed early.
1917.
Thurs. Letting my diary go is getting to be a habit, so it is hard to remember what happened way back. Nothing special today. I dare say, choir rehearsal & study.
1918.
Fri. Studied Sat all A.M. Got post card from home. Poor lunch. Juvenal exam was quite interesting. Read in Senior parlor till time to dress for dinner. Finished "Red Planet" in eve. Took bath & retired.
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1915.
Mon. ["I vus ad Livium vindum".] Got box of cookies from home. Sent skates back again. Went to chapel, stayed in Libe until time to murder Livy in the circle. Retired early. Ate nabiscos.
1916.
Tues. Horace exam was awfully long but otherwise very nice. Got word of Mrs. Donahue's death which broke me up for the P.M. Wrote some letters & went to organ recital. Did a little German in eve and went to bed early.
1917.
Thurs. Letting my diary go is getting to be a habit, so it is hard to remember what happened way back. Nothing special today. I dare say, choir rehearsal & study.
1918.
Fri. Studied Sat all A.M. Got post card from home. Poor lunch. Juvenal exam was quite interesting. Read in Senior parlor till time to dress for dinner. Finished "Red Planet" in eve. Took bath & retired.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914034
January 26
1915.
Tues. Math exam quite easy. Left 45 min. early. Stayed home all P.M. Splept one hour or more. Study History. Two helpings of Ice-cream at dinner. Walked at 9:00 with E. & H. Wore bloomers.
1916.
Wed. Got up at 8. Took a bath and got my own breakfast. Attempted to study German with Ruby. Awfully sleepy after lunch. Went for a walk. Woke up in exam, liked it a lot. Organ recital. Played for dancing by request of Lydia. O joy! Went to bed at 9:00.
1917.
Fri. Madame Homer's concert this eve. Cut chapel & got good seat. It was a grand opportunity, & a recreation before exams. She responded to our applause with several encores. A most charming personality.
1918.
Sat. Did little Astronomy in A.M. Got box from home, cake, cookies yarn, etc. Rube got cake too. Read all evening. Quig & Katie came in for little party on eats. Retired about 11. Began sock.
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1915.
Tues. Math exam quite easy. Left 45 min. early. Stayed home all P.M. Splept one hour or more. Study History. Two helpings of Ice-cream at dinner. Walked at 9:00 with E. & H. Wore bloomers.
1916.
Wed. Got up at 8. Took a bath and got my own breakfast. Attempted to study German with Ruby. Awfully sleepy after lunch. Went for a walk. Woke up in exam, liked it a lot. Organ recital. Played for dancing by request of Lydia. O joy! Went to bed at 9:00.
1917.
Fri. Madame Homer's concert this eve. Cut chapel & got good seat. It was a grand opportunity, & a recreation before exams. She responded to our applause with several encores. A most charming personality.
1918.
Sat. Did little Astronomy in A.M. Got box from home, cake, cookies yarn, etc. Rube got cake too. Read all evening. Quig & Katie came in for little party on eats. Retired about 11. Began sock.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914035
January 27
1915.
Wed. History exam over, fierce. Walked in P.M. to Spring lake, found to be carnival so strolled that way about 8:45. Six bonfires, electric lights, music, [...]! My! Big box of eats, orange cake, corn balls, etc.
1916.
Thurs. Studied Physics most of A.M. Went over for mail. Got two packages today. Walked around lake before exam, which was fierce but think I did pretty well. Sat around & talked all eve. Changed furniture, lights went out.
1917.
Sat. A right cold day. Marched in masse to Philosophy singing our song. Phil. wasn't so bad, but a relief to have it over. Perfectly divine skating on the big lake. Pete read parts from her new book in eve.
1918.
Sun. Breakfasted on cake. Went to choir because Rob Spear spoke & I wanted to hear him. Reviewed Span. & wrote letters in P.M. Went to Christians to hear Dr. Spear again.
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1915.
Wed. History exam over, fierce. Walked in P.M. to Spring lake, found to be carnival so strolled that way about 8:45. Six bonfires, electric lights, music, [...]! My! Big box of eats, orange cake, corn balls, etc.
1916.
Thurs. Studied Physics most of A.M. Went over for mail. Got two packages today. Walked around lake before exam, which was fierce but think I did pretty well. Sat around & talked all eve. Changed furniture, lights went out.
1917.
Sat. A right cold day. Marched in masse to Philosophy singing our song. Phil. wasn't so bad, but a relief to have it over. Perfectly divine skating on the big lake. Pete read parts from her new book in eve.
1918.
Sun. Breakfasted on cake. Went to choir because Rob Spear spoke & I wanted to hear him. Reviewed Span. & wrote letters in P.M. Went to Christians to hear Dr. Spear again.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914036
January 28
1915.
Fri. Day of bliss! Coasted in A.M. Nearly broke our necks, [...] trifle. Movies in P.M. Annette Kellerman in Neptune's Daughter. Children's party in Fresh. parlor. Dressed as a boy, took H.S.
1916.
Fri. Very quiet day. Made attempt at studying Analect. Walked over to Main 3 times, saw Pete off. Ed almost got left thought train left at 6:32 instead of 5:32. Took bath, packed, etc. Retired very early.
1917.
Sun. A late breakfast as usual & morning occupied with choir. A. Brighthill & Joe entertained the choir with crazy stunts. Worked on Ec more or less rest of day. Went to bed early.
1918.
Mon. Studied Span. all A.M. Exam at 2:30. Pretty nice. Crammed Astronomy in eve. Ed thought it came Wed. & dined at Miss Smiths getting home at 9:30! Some wild dancing around. Retired early.
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1915.
Fri. Day of bliss! Coasted in A.M. Nearly broke our necks, [...] trifle. Movies in P.M. Annette Kellerman in Neptune's Daughter. Children's party in Fresh. parlor. Dressed as a boy, took H.S.
1916.
Fri. Very quiet day. Made attempt at studying Analect. Walked over to Main 3 times, saw Pete off. Ed almost got left thought train left at 6:32 instead of 5:32. Took bath, packed, etc. Retired very early.
1917.
Sun. A late breakfast as usual & morning occupied with choir. A. Brighthill & Joe entertained the choir with crazy stunts. Worked on Ec more or less rest of day. Went to bed early.
1918.
Mon. Studied Span. all A.M. Exam at 2:30. Pretty nice. Crammed Astronomy in eve. Ed thought it came Wed. & dined at Miss Smiths getting home at 9:30! Some wild dancing around. Retired early.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914037
January 29
1915.
Sat. New York again. 12 of us dined at Lord & Taylor's. Saw Show, shop in P.M. then went out to Ruby's for dinner. Danced & sang all eve. Slept with H. Sloane. Had lots of fun at lunch, dividing orders etc.
1916.
Sat. Math exam pretty easy. Got 11:32 train for N.Y. Rub & Helen met me at train, hastened to Hippodrome. "Hip, Hip Hooray" very spectacular. Ran on to Aunt Abbie going down stairs. Cat called up as we were finishing dinner. Couldn't hear much, slept with Rub.
1917.
Mon. Most interesting Ec exam, figuring John Doe. Read in Libe until lunch "Mother Cary's Chickens". Did Latin all P.M. & eve. Trying to absorb some knowledge at the last minute. Cut chapel.
1918.
Tues. Certainly worked & wrote fast during Ast. exam. A mental wreck afterwards. Did little for Music in P.M. Nice exam. Nearly through. Cut chapel read in Senior parlor all eve.
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1915.
Sat. New York again. 12 of us dined at Lord & Taylor's. Saw Show, shop in P.M. then went out to Ruby's for dinner. Danced & sang all eve. Slept with H. Sloane. Had lots of fun at lunch, dividing orders etc.
1916.
Sat. Math exam pretty easy. Got 11:32 train for N.Y. Rub & Helen met me at train, hastened to Hippodrome. "Hip, Hip Hooray" very spectacular. Ran on to Aunt Abbie going down stairs. Cat called up as we were finishing dinner. Couldn't hear much, slept with Rub.
1917.
Mon. Most interesting Ec exam, figuring John Doe. Read in Libe until lunch "Mother Cary's Chickens". Did Latin all P.M. & eve. Trying to absorb some knowledge at the last minute. Cut chapel.
1918.
Tues. Certainly worked & wrote fast during Ast. exam. A mental wreck afterwards. Did little for Music in P.M. Nice exam. Nearly through. Cut chapel read in Senior parlor all eve.
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: VCLDiariesPeaseHelenHartley1914038
January 30
1915.
Sun. Slept until 10:00. After breakfast took long walk along bay. Played & sang after dinner. Left about 5:30. Cut up all way back on train. Walked to Main to get flunk notes but none there nor at the house either. Can it was.
1916.
Sun. Got up at ten. Arrived in church ten minutes late. Rainy out, played games. Left about 4:30, took 6: o'clock train. Saw Cat for about six minutes. Ate lunch on train & played ghost. Wrote long letter home. No notes waiting.
1917.
Tues. Boned on Stroehan. Davidson all A.M. Discussed it with Hazel F. The exam itself was right hard. I didn't like it much. Went to Flag Shop with Hazel & H. Rupert. Read "The Iron Woman" in eve.
1918.
Wed. Interp, last exam at 10:50 & it wasn't so terrifying! Movies in P.M. with Ella, Quig & Kate, good picture. Read in Senior parlor again. What a grand feeling of relief! Rube went home.
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1915.
Sun. Slept until 10:00. After breakfast took long walk along bay. Played & sang after dinner. Left about 5:30. Cut up all way back on train. Walked to Main to get flunk notes but none there nor at the house either. Can it was.
1916.
Sun. Got up at ten. Arrived in church ten minutes late. Rainy out, played games. Left about 4:30, took 6: o'clock train. Saw Cat for about six minutes. Ate lunch on train & played ghost. Wrote long letter home. No notes waiting.
1917.
Tues. Boned on Stroehan. Davidson all A.M. Discussed it with Hazel F. The exam itself was right hard. I didn't like it much. Went to Flag Shop with Hazel & H. Rupert. Read "The Iron Woman" in eve.
1918.
Wed. Interp, last exam at 10:50 & it wasn't so terrifying! Movies in P.M. with Ella, Quig & Kate, good picture. Read in Senior parlor again. What a grand feeling of relief! Rube went home.
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January 31
19[15].
Discovered I left out last Thurs. Jan. 28, so here it is. Walked to town with Edna after French exam, bought sled, made candy to sell in candy kitchen. Coasted in eve. Party in E's room.
1916.
Mon. Ye second semester, four classes. All latin comes in Museum. Drizzly all day. [Red] read magazine in Libe 2nd hour. Went thru Art building with Rub & S. then to McGlynns. Cat is coming for week-end. Rub's Ferdinand is spending night.
1917.
Wed. No exams today. Rub & I made sandwiches. Reviewed some Art. Went to see Jane Cowl in "Lilac time", a war play with tragic ending. Read in eve. Who would ever think I had 2 more exams!
1918.
Thurs. Slept late, [practised] practiced, knitted & read. Coasting in P.M. with Ella & kate. Got bad fall, hit in ribs. Fooled around in eve. Sat up till 11 reading in bed.
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19[15].
Discovered I left out last Thurs. Jan. 28, so here it is. Walked to town with Edna after French exam, bought sled, made candy to sell in candy kitchen. Coasted in eve. Party in E's room.
1916.
Mon. Ye second semester, four classes. All latin comes in Museum. Drizzly all day. [Red] read magazine in Libe 2nd hour. Went thru Art building with Rub & S. then to McGlynns. Cat is coming for week-end. Rub's Ferdinand is spending night.
1917.
Wed. No exams today. Rub & I made sandwiches. Reviewed some Art. Went to see Jane Cowl in "Lilac time", a war play with tragic ending. Read in eve. Who would ever think I had 2 more exams!
1918.
Thurs. Slept late, [practised] practiced, knitted & read. Coasting in P.M. with Ella & kate. Got bad fall, hit in ribs. Fooled around in eve. Sat up till 11 reading in bed.
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February 1
1915.
Mon. Rained all day. Horrid walking. No flunk notes. Passed all my exams. Slept two hours in P.M. Didn't go to new presidents' reception for the weather. Only 5 nuts went. Retired early.
1916.
Tues. Still dark out. Had three classes. Rub & Sh. came over here for lunch & we took dinner with them. Got box of big apples. Bought and sold books. I invited H.K. to visit me.
1917.
Thurs. Also no classes except oral music. Studied pretty generally with interludes of reading & sleeping. Lots of people are through already & gone home. No such luck for me.
1918.
Fri. Late breakfast of pancakes. 2 chafing dishes going. Ella, Pete, Ed, & Shack departed for Moor's Mills in P.M. I read. Played 500 with Olga & Quig till 9. Finished sock & read magazines in bed late.
1919.
Sat. Mama went to Springfield early. M. & I got up late, went to Boston & saw "Kiss Burglar" bought grey silk jersey petticoat. Uneventful evening.
1915.
Mon. Rained all day. Horrid walking. No flunk notes. Passed all my exams. Slept two hours in P.M. Didn't go to new presidents' reception for the weather. Only 5 nuts went. Retired early.
1916.
Tues. Still dark out. Had three classes. Rub & Sh. came over here for lunch & we took dinner with them. Got box of big apples. Bought and sold books. I invited H.K. to visit me.
1917.
Thurs. Also no classes except oral music. Studied pretty generally with interludes of reading & sleeping. Lots of people are through already & gone home. No such luck for me.
1918.
Fri. Late breakfast of pancakes. 2 chafing dishes going. Ella, Pete, Ed, & Shack departed for Moor's Mills in P.M. I read. Played 500 with Olga & Quig till 9. Finished sock & read magazines in bed late.
1919.
Sat. Mama went to Springfield early. M. & I got up late, went to Boston & saw "Kiss Burglar" bought grey silk jersey petticoat. Uneventful evening.
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February 2
1915.
Tues. Snowed all day & cold. Received package & letter from Aunt Gert. Went coasting 8th with Ruby & Edna instead of to class meeting. Caramel ice cream. Slept after dinner until nine o'clock.
1916.
Wed. Snowed all day long. Stayed in bed until 9:00. Made chocolate. Only two classes. Stayed home all P.M. Lydia asked to have our [fern] for Junior Prom. No chapel.
1917.
Fri. Hustling day. Art exam, hurried lunch & packing. Harmony exam, & dash for 4:17 train to N.Y. Got brownies to eat on way, read too. Rub, Ed, Pete & Quig met me at train. Dined at Thomase's, bed at 12:00.
1918.
Sat. Quig joined me in pancakes & cocoa. Finished at 11. [Practised] practiced over an hour. Took walk & knitted in Q's room. Family returned before dinner. Went to Liberty in eve, my broken rib hurts.
1919.
Sun. Keeping house, made choc. cake to take to Bradford, also fudge. Took 4:00 train, back for Vespers. Pres. Cole of Wheaton spoke. V. Weason came up. Marge, Hope's friend here.
1915.
Tues. Snowed all day & cold. Received package & letter from Aunt Gert. Went coasting 8th with Ruby & Edna instead of to class meeting. Caramel ice cream. Slept after dinner until nine o'clock.
1916.
Wed. Snowed all day long. Stayed in bed until 9:00. Made chocolate. Only two classes. Stayed home all P.M. Lydia asked to have our [fern] for Junior Prom. No chapel.
1917.
Fri. Hustling day. Art exam, hurried lunch & packing. Harmony exam, & dash for 4:17 train to N.Y. Got brownies to eat on way, read too. Rub, Ed, Pete & Quig met me at train. Dined at Thomase's, bed at 12:00.
1918.
Sat. Quig joined me in pancakes & cocoa. Finished at 11. [Practised] practiced over an hour. Took walk & knitted in Q's room. Family returned before dinner. Went to Liberty in eve, my broken rib hurts.
1919.
Sun. Keeping house, made choc. cake to take to Bradford, also fudge. Took 4:00 train, back for Vespers. Pres. Cole of Wheaton spoke. V. Weason came up. Marge, Hope's friend here.
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February 3
1915.
Wed. Home until 11:15. Enid got notice to go home for good. 17 Freshmen sent home. Snowed all P.M. Studied most all day. Much too long lessons. Had to pad my chair.
1916.
Thurs. Four classes. Prof. Moore didn't show up for L Prose. Blessings on him. Did lot of Monday's studying seeing as how Cat is coming. Ruby & H. came over for dinner. Read "Roister Doister" in Libe.
1917.
Sat. Coldest day I ever saw. Rub, Quig & I surprised Cat at Barnard. Lunched at Lord & Taylors. Saw "Captain Kidd Jr." funniest play I ever saw. Danced in eve & then I played. Retired at 12:00 but I read in bed till 1:30.
1918.
Sun. Snowed all day. Another pancake breakfast about 10:30. Washed, sports, dressed for dinner. Rather beat out by my internal inquiries. Made caramels in P.M. Read "Richard Carvel".
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1915.
Wed. Home until 11:15. Enid got notice to go home for good. 17 Freshmen sent home. Snowed all P.M. Studied most all day. Much too long lessons. Had to pad my chair.
1916.
Thurs. Four classes. Prof. Moore didn't show up for L Prose. Blessings on him. Did lot of Monday's studying seeing as how Cat is coming. Ruby & H. came over for dinner. Read "Roister Doister" in Libe.
1917.
Sat. Coldest day I ever saw. Rub, Quig & I surprised Cat at Barnard. Lunched at Lord & Taylors. Saw "Captain Kidd Jr." funniest play I ever saw. Danced in eve & then I played. Retired at 12:00 but I read in bed till 1:30.
1918.
Sun. Snowed all day. Another pancake breakfast about 10:30. Washed, sports, dressed for dinner. Rather beat out by my internal inquiries. Made caramels in P.M. Read "Richard Carvel".
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February 4
1915.
Thurs. Went coasting with Ruby. We each had a sled of our own & it was wonderful to say the least. Received congratulatory letter from Marion. Made candy & sold on the spot.
1916.
Fri. No classes all A.M. Studied hard (?), if such is possible. Met Cat at gate. Went coasting, got bad tumble. Took Cat to chapel. Twenty three of us went on sleigh ride, sang all way, made chololate after.
1917.
Sun. With great difficulty we all managed to arise & arrive in church only ten minutes late. Walked 5 miles before dinner. My poor feet! Grand dinner, then time to leave. Tiresome trip home train 1 hr. late, tired to death.
1918.
Mon. Second semester begins with four classes & [practising] practicing. Finished "Richard Carvel". Knitted a lot.
1919.
Tues. Went to Haverhill twice with Mar, once shopping & once to Dr. Carter's.
1915.
Thurs. Went coasting with Ruby. We each had a sled of our own & it was wonderful to say the least. Received congratulatory letter from Marion. Made candy & sold on the spot.
1916.
Fri. No classes all A.M. Studied hard (?), if such is possible. Met Cat at gate. Went coasting, got bad tumble. Took Cat to chapel. Twenty three of us went on sleigh ride, sang all way, made chololate after.
1917.
Sun. With great difficulty we all managed to arise & arrive in church only ten minutes late. Walked 5 miles before dinner. My poor feet! Grand dinner, then time to leave. Tiresome trip home train 1 hr. late, tired to death.
1918.
Mon. Second semester begins with four classes & [practising] practicing. Finished "Richard Carvel". Knitted a lot.
1919.
Tues. Went to Haverhill twice with Mar, once shopping & once to Dr. Carter's.
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February 5
1915.
Fri. First skating this year on new lake. Whole house went, stayed until dinner. Started reading Capt. Erie in H.B's room. Party in HS' room at 9:00. Eliz. went thru' her repertoire. Interrupted by Mrs. G. at 11:15.
1916.
Sat. Took Cat on tour of inspection after late breakfast. Museum Art B. etc. Went to movies this P.M. & to Flag Shop. Cat hasn't seen "her" yet. Party for Ethel in Lorine's room, made divinity. Not a bit of studying.
1917.
Mon. Simply couldn't get up before 9:00. Awful blizzard out. Miss Washburn couldn't get over, hence a cut. Had to fight my way home through wind & snow, awfully cold too. Slept till 4. Went to bed early too after taking a bath.
1918.
Tues. Only two classes. Washed hair in A.M. My ribs nearly recovered normal feeling. No choir rehearsal.
1919.
Wed. Went to Haverhill with Betsy.
1915.
Fri. First skating this year on new lake. Whole house went, stayed until dinner. Started reading Capt. Erie in H.B's room. Party in HS' room at 9:00. Eliz. went thru' her repertoire. Interrupted by Mrs. G. at 11:15.
1916.
Sat. Took Cat on tour of inspection after late breakfast. Museum Art B. etc. Went to movies this P.M. & to Flag Shop. Cat hasn't seen "her" yet. Party for Ethel in Lorine's room, made divinity. Not a bit of studying.
1917.
Mon. Simply couldn't get up before 9:00. Awful blizzard out. Miss Washburn couldn't get over, hence a cut. Had to fight my way home through wind & snow, awfully cold too. Slept till 4. Went to bed early too after taking a bath.
1918.
Tues. Only two classes. Washed hair in A.M. My ribs nearly recovered normal feeling. No choir rehearsal.
1919.
Wed. Went to Haverhill with Betsy.
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February 6
1915.
Sat. Rained last night, extremely warm today, slushiest walking. H.Shackleton & I sat for pictures at Wolven's. Ethel came along too. Did some shopping, then walked home thro' feet of mush. Studied all eve.
1916.
Sun. Got breakfast again in room. Others went down town to church. Cat & I took a walk, took some pictures. Called on D. Bond, made candy in P.M. Had supper in Raymond. Went to dark music. Stayed in Ray. all night. Ruby acted for us, fancy costumes.
1917.
Tues. Our report cards appeared today, much excitement, mine was much better than I ever dreamed of. Couldn't get a [tobboggan] toboggan this P.M. so Rene, Rub & I went out after choir. Grand moon & it was best coasting I ever saw.
1918.
Wed. Finished my pair of socks today, made in record time. First Typewriting lesson this eve, most fascinating.
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1915.
Sat. Rained last night, extremely warm today, slushiest walking. H.Shackleton & I sat for pictures at Wolven's. Ethel came along too. Did some shopping, then walked home thro' feet of mush. Studied all eve.
1916.
Sun. Got breakfast again in room. Others went down town to church. Cat & I took a walk, took some pictures. Called on D. Bond, made candy in P.M. Had supper in Raymond. Went to dark music. Stayed in Ray. all night. Ruby acted for us, fancy costumes.
1917.
Tues. Our report cards appeared today, much excitement, mine was much better than I ever dreamed of. Couldn't get a [tobboggan] toboggan this P.M. so Rene, Rub & I went out after choir. Grand moon & it was best coasting I ever saw.
1918.
Wed. Finished my pair of socks today, made in record time. First Typewriting lesson this eve, most fascinating.
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February 7
1915.
Sun. Been lazy in general. Read "Baby Mine" this P.M. This eve. wrote letters. Went up in Ruby's room. Sewed up sleeves of nightgown. Made so much noise got call down. "Don't you realize it is Sun"?
1916.
Mon. Didn't sleep very well last night nearly froze. Went to Flag Shop with Cat 2nd hour and got a sundae. Bid fond farewell to Cat. Rub & I took a nap 6th hour then came over here and ate my cake. Went to lecture on Wills. Read in Libe in eve.
1917.
Wed. Wanted to go coasting again tonight, but went to Bonnet's organ recital instead. Liked it all but the improvising which was too long & merely a jumble of tunes.
1918.
Thurs. Lovely warm day, windows open etc. Sent socks to W.A. Moore. News of sinking of Tuscania. [Practised] practiced piano 2nd & typewriting 3rd hours.
1919.
Fri. Betty Kerr has mumps, extra period for me. Washed my hair. Mama came in P.M. with variety of eats. Lecture in eve by queer woman. Sat with Elsie Barr. V. Bentley taught Cicero today.
1915.
Sun. Been lazy in general. Read "Baby Mine" this P.M. This eve. wrote letters. Went up in Ruby's room. Sewed up sleeves of nightgown. Made so much noise got call down. "Don't you realize it is Sun"?
1916.
Mon. Didn't sleep very well last night nearly froze. Went to Flag Shop with Cat 2nd hour and got a sundae. Bid fond farewell to Cat. Rub & I took a nap 6th hour then came over here and ate my cake. Went to lecture on Wills. Read in Libe in eve.
1917.
Wed. Wanted to go coasting again tonight, but went to Bonnet's organ recital instead. Liked it all but the improvising which was too long & merely a jumble of tunes.
1918.
Thurs. Lovely warm day, windows open etc. Sent socks to W.A. Moore. News of sinking of Tuscania. [Practised] practiced piano 2nd & typewriting 3rd hours.
1919.
Fri. Betty Kerr has mumps, extra period for me. Washed my hair. Mama came in P.M. with variety of eats. Lecture in eve by queer woman. Sat with Elsie Barr. V. Bentley taught Cicero today.
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February 8
1915.
Mon. Mrs. Saunders' tea, 8 of us went dolled up in our best. Received proofs, very fair considering. Sat in H. Sloanes room until 7:30 discussing punishment of children. Did Ovid with Ruby.
1916.
Tues. Worked in libe part of P.M. "She" was there too. Came home to read magazines but Ruby pulled me out for a walk around lake. Mighty cold. Had chocolate in Pete's room. Studied at home all eve. Got asleep about 10:30.
1917.
Thurs. Had only one class today & that a lecture. However I had to work enough for 4 classes tomorrow.
1918.
Fri. Cold again. Surprising grape nut ice cream for dinner. All type wrote in eve. Wrote letter, then retired.
1919.
Sat. Slept till late in Mac's room, because she's sick. Went to bungalow in P.M. with Mac & Miss Clough. Played for sub-senior entertainment in eve. Miss Clough called, then Eleanor.
1915.
Mon. Mrs. Saunders' tea, 8 of us went dolled up in our best. Received proofs, very fair considering. Sat in H. Sloanes room until 7:30 discussing punishment of children. Did Ovid with Ruby.
1916.
Tues. Worked in libe part of P.M. "She" was there too. Came home to read magazines but Ruby pulled me out for a walk around lake. Mighty cold. Had chocolate in Pete's room. Studied at home all eve. Got asleep about 10:30.
1917.
Thurs. Had only one class today & that a lecture. However I had to work enough for 4 classes tomorrow.
1918.
Fri. Cold again. Surprising grape nut ice cream for dinner. All type wrote in eve. Wrote letter, then retired.
1919.
Sat. Slept till late in Mac's room, because she's sick. Went to bungalow in P.M. with Mac & Miss Clough. Played for sub-senior entertainment in eve. Miss Clough called, then Eleanor.
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February 9
1915.
Tues. Enid left this P.M. Packed in a hurry & left lots. Mrs. G. cleaned it all out before we had a chance at it. Miss Palmer head warden, dined with us. All ate in back room, reception in parlor until 8:00.
1916.
Wed. Have been kept busy with five classes tomorrow. Went to violin recital by Wassily Besekirkshy. Decided not to go to Mac Cracken's tonight. P. Fowler came to dinner with Pete. Played for dancing.
1917.
Fri. A hard morning. Played basketball sixth hour, then got "Red Rock" out of the libe & read on it all evening. Got some brownies from home but they were peculiarly hard. We ate them though.
1918.
Sat. Overslept breakfast, but feasted on cookies from home. Dreary day & wanted to go to movies but nobody else did. Read "The Turmoil", took short walk with Ed. Finished book & played 500 till 11:00 with Pete & Ed.
1919.
Sun. Overslept breakfast & ate with Hope & Hilda. Took short walk with Mac. She's still feeling punk. Read "Love of and Unknown Soldier" all P.M. Didn't go to supper, indigestion maybe. Called on Virginia Wesson who is ill. Betsey came home.
1915.
Tues. Enid left this P.M. Packed in a hurry & left lots. Mrs. G. cleaned it all out before we had a chance at it. Miss Palmer head warden, dined with us. All ate in back room, reception in parlor until 8:00.
1916.
Wed. Have been kept busy with five classes tomorrow. Went to violin recital by Wassily Besekirkshy. Decided not to go to Mac Cracken's tonight. P. Fowler came to dinner with Pete. Played for dancing.
1917.
Fri. A hard morning. Played basketball sixth hour, then got "Red Rock" out of the libe & read on it all evening. Got some brownies from home but they were peculiarly hard. We ate them though.
1918.
Sat. Overslept breakfast, but feasted on cookies from home. Dreary day & wanted to go to movies but nobody else did. Read "The Turmoil", took short walk with Ed. Finished book & played 500 till 11:00 with Pete & Ed.
1919.
Sun. Overslept breakfast & ate with Hope & Hilda. Took short walk with Mac. She's still feeling punk. Read "Love of and Unknown Soldier" all P.M. Didn't go to supper, indigestion maybe. Called on Virginia Wesson who is ill. Betsey came home.
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February 10
1915.
Wed. Laundry returned with angel cake, cookies & corn balls. English conference, made speech in Eng. class sitting at desk. Skated in front of Davidson during chapel time. Retired about 10:20.
1916.
Thurs. Got Cat's letter telling about her flunking Eng. Wrote right back to her. Had dancing in P.M. Rub, Shack & Irene came to dinner. Danced per usual. Cutie wasn't in chapel. Studied little, read magazine.
1917.
Sat. Accomplished nothing this A.M. Read some. Went down town right after lunch with Marian & Eliz. to get things for our dance. Rest of P.M. spent in preparations. Dance lots of fun, ice-cream & heart shaped dance orders.
1918.
Sun. Overslept till 9:15, hustled off on run to choir. Mrs. Vanneman at dinner. Quiet P.M. Wrote 1 letter. Read "Hilltop on Maine" & did Spanish. Fruit salad & cake with choc. sauce for supper.
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1915.
Wed. Laundry returned with angel cake, cookies & corn balls. English conference, made speech in Eng. class sitting at desk. Skated in front of Davidson during chapel time. Retired about 10:20.
1916.
Thurs. Got Cat's letter telling about her flunking Eng. Wrote right back to her. Had dancing in P.M. Rub, Shack & Irene came to dinner. Danced per usual. Cutie wasn't in chapel. Studied little, read magazine.
1917.
Sat. Accomplished nothing this A.M. Read some. Went down town right after lunch with Marian & Eliz. to get things for our dance. Rest of P.M. spent in preparations. Dance lots of fun, ice-cream & heart shaped dance orders.
1918.
Sun. Overslept till 9:15, hustled off on run to choir. Mrs. Vanneman at dinner. Quiet P.M. Wrote 1 letter. Read "Hilltop on Maine" & did Spanish. Fruit salad & cake with choc. sauce for supper.
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February 11
1915.
Thurs. Curses upon History topics! Skated 5th hour with Ruby, then studied Hist. until dinner. Stayed to dinner with Ethel. More topic. Retire 10:30.
1916.
Fri. Anti Fat this P.M. Then took bath & dressed up in flossiest blue gown. Watched men arrive for Prom. Danced an hour after dinner (no chapel) had to play most of time. Went to Raymond, played cards, had show by Rub, Eliz. S. & Irene. Danced. Watched men leave.
1917.
Sun. Hated to get up for choir, & after all I was excused so I came home & read some more. Dinner in Raymond. Wrote letters in P.M. Ed made fudge in eve & we took turns reading out loud "The Parlor". Our lights went out.
1918.
Mon. Warm again today. Filled out Occupation Bureau papers. Took walk with Ed & Shackie.
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1915.
Thurs. Curses upon History topics! Skated 5th hour with Ruby, then studied Hist. until dinner. Stayed to dinner with Ethel. More topic. Retire 10:30.
1916.
Fri. Anti Fat this P.M. Then took bath & dressed up in flossiest blue gown. Watched men arrive for Prom. Danced an hour after dinner (no chapel) had to play most of time. Went to Raymond, played cards, had show by Rub, Eliz. S. & Irene. Danced. Watched men leave.
1917.
Sun. Hated to get up for choir, & after all I was excused so I came home & read some more. Dinner in Raymond. Wrote letters in P.M. Ed made fudge in eve & we took turns reading out loud "The Parlor". Our lights went out.
1918.
Mon. Warm again today. Filled out Occupation Bureau papers. Took walk with Ed & Shackie.
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February 12
1915.
Fri. Walked down town to send some Valentines. Had stunt party, took off Ruby, Edna, express man etc. Have all cots lined up in our room to sleep in. Now about 11:45. Happy dreams.
1916.
Sat. Occupied Pete's window most all day. Glee Concert at 11. Fine view from gallery. Letter from H. Cole. Watched Promers depart. Snowed. No chapel. Wrote letters. Went over to [rubber] about 9. Nice man pulled back curtains. Talked until 11.
1917.
Mon. Terrific cold weather these days. 24 below zero. Studied madly all P.M. to atone for lazy week-end. Dancing in eve. Took bath. Still in dark, but not my place to have lights fixed.
1918.
Tues. Fire excitement, starting while at dinner. Nerve racking process of rescuing belongings & carrying them to Strong. Telegraphed home. Only east wing destroyed. Stayed in 105 North for night but didn't sleep a wink.
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1915.
Fri. Walked down town to send some Valentines. Had stunt party, took off Ruby, Edna, express man etc. Have all cots lined up in our room to sleep in. Now about 11:45. Happy dreams.
1916.
Sat. Occupied Pete's window most all day. Glee Concert at 11. Fine view from gallery. Letter from H. Cole. Watched Promers depart. Snowed. No chapel. Wrote letters. Went over to [rubber] about 9. Nice man pulled back curtains. Talked until 11.
1917.
Mon. Terrific cold weather these days. 24 below zero. Studied madly all P.M. to atone for lazy week-end. Dancing in eve. Took bath. Still in dark, but not my place to have lights fixed.
1918.
Tues. Fire excitement, starting while at dinner. Nerve racking process of rescuing belongings & carrying them to Strong. Telegraphed home. Only east wing destroyed. Stayed in 105 North for night but didn't sleep a wink.
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February 13
1915.
Sat. Slept fine last night with H. Sloane. Got up about 8:15. Washed my hair. Walked to town & went to movies with Edna. Wrote letter to Aunt Abbie. Junior Prom tonight. Retire early.
1916.
Sun. Got up at 8:22 dressed in 3 mins. Cut chapel, went to bed with cold. Woke up with dinner bell, another rush. Made fudge in Rub's room. They all had supper here. Worked on puzzle. Snowed all A.M. quite cold.
1917.
Tues. My prom dress has come & it is a beauty, yellow, gold & amber colors. Had dress rehearsal in eve after choir. It fits great. Also purchased Sarah's blue velvet hat which is very becoming.
1918.
Wed. Chapel at 8:30. Continued classes. Carried effects back to Main in P.M. Worked like a niger & nearly dead tired. Sent night letter to Aung Gert to stop payment on check, other thing missing. In North for night & meals. Wrote home.
1919.
Thurs. Went to the Colonial with Miss Swartz, Mac, & Mrs. Sudeman, quite good & thrilling serial of Houdini's.
1915.
Sat. Slept fine last night with H. Sloane. Got up about 8:15. Washed my hair. Walked to town & went to movies with Edna. Wrote letter to Aunt Abbie. Junior Prom tonight. Retire early.
1916.
Sun. Got up at 8:22 dressed in 3 mins. Cut chapel, went to bed with cold. Woke up with dinner bell, another rush. Made fudge in Rub's room. They all had supper here. Worked on puzzle. Snowed all A.M. quite cold.
1917.
Tues. My prom dress has come & it is a beauty, yellow, gold & amber colors. Had dress rehearsal in eve after choir. It fits great. Also purchased Sarah's blue velvet hat which is very becoming.
1918.
Wed. Chapel at 8:30. Continued classes. Carried effects back to Main in P.M. Worked like a niger & nearly dead tired. Sent night letter to Aung Gert to stop payment on check, other thing missing. In North for night & meals. Wrote home.
1919.
Thurs. Went to the Colonial with Miss Swartz, Mac, & Mrs. Sudeman, quite good & thrilling serial of Houdini's.
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February 14
1915.
Sun. All the men in chapel this A.M. Two peaches sat in front of us. Edna & I gave a concert on combs, sang all we knew. Went to H & R's room in eve. Organized B.B. Club & read new Gazette. Hid Mickie. Came home early.
1916.
Mon. Terribly cold. Have quite a cold. Stayed in all P.M. Played Mandolin etc. Senior honors announced in chapel. Found valentine on door. Made some for Rube & Shac. Went way over with them. Rub & Irene stopped in here late. Got doughnuts today.
1917.
Wed. Got $2 from Aunt Gert. Very useful at this time. Made final arrangements at Cary's for Guy's room. Did Harmony for Friday.
1918.
Thurs. Between six hours taken trips for mail in Students & hunting up other belongings, Suit case & check showed up. Cleaned up room enough to sleep in it. [40] have meals permanently in North. Post Office as usual.
1919.
Stayed over for Valentine Party, table party and dance in gym.
1915.
Sun. All the men in chapel this A.M. Two peaches sat in front of us. Edna & I gave a concert on combs, sang all we knew. Went to H & R's room in eve. Organized B.B. Club & read new Gazette. Hid Mickie. Came home early.
1916.
Mon. Terribly cold. Have quite a cold. Stayed in all P.M. Played Mandolin etc. Senior honors announced in chapel. Found valentine on door. Made some for Rube & Shac. Went way over with them. Rub & Irene stopped in here late. Got doughnuts today.
1917.
Wed. Got $2 from Aunt Gert. Very useful at this time. Made final arrangements at Cary's for Guy's room. Did Harmony for Friday.
1918.
Thurs. Between six hours taken trips for mail in Students & hunting up other belongings, Suit case & check showed up. Cleaned up room enough to sleep in it. [40] have meals permanently in North. Post Office as usual.
1919.
Stayed over for Valentine Party, table party and dance in gym.
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February 15
1915.
Mon. Rainy foggy day. Worked in libe 2nd & 3rd hours. Stayed home all P.M. Got reckless at 9:30. Played ring around the Posie. Compared our diaries. Retired at 10:45.
1916.
Tues. Stayed in with cold. Got rain coat from home, & package of paper from Aunt G., valentine from Paul. Stopped by Ray. for candy. Played my mandolin. Had awful lunch, but good dinner. Danced until chapel. Retired at 9.
1917.
Thurs.
1918.
Fri. Mail brought to rooms now. Wrote letters & got mostly settled back in order. Didn't get up for breakfast. Piano from T just outside my window. Quiet eve, took bath & went to bed before 9:30. "Beat out".
1919.
Sat. Got pay check so went home on 10:15 train. Went to Boston with Mama, snowing hard too. Bought straw hat. Marion & Chris saw "Jack O Lantern" & raved all eve.
1915.
Mon. Rainy foggy day. Worked in libe 2nd & 3rd hours. Stayed home all P.M. Got reckless at 9:30. Played ring around the Posie. Compared our diaries. Retired at 10:45.
1916.
Tues. Stayed in with cold. Got rain coat from home, & package of paper from Aunt G., valentine from Paul. Stopped by Ray. for candy. Played my mandolin. Had awful lunch, but good dinner. Danced until chapel. Retired at 9.
1917.
Thurs.
1918.
Fri. Mail brought to rooms now. Wrote letters & got mostly settled back in order. Didn't get up for breakfast. Piano from T just outside my window. Quiet eve, took bath & went to bed before 9:30. "Beat out".
1919.
Sat. Got pay check so went home on 10:15 train. Went to Boston with Mama, snowing hard too. Bought straw hat. Marion & Chris saw "Jack O Lantern" & raved all eve.
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February 16
1915.
Tues. Not a very thrilling day. Study all the time. Got long letters from Kershaw in Eliot & Marion. Visited Rube & HB after 6th hour. Sat at small table at dinner, had orange ice cream. HS got candy from her brother.
1916.
Wed. Got thru Lab lots early. Studied in Freshman parlor. Went for walk with Pete hitched on to pung & had quite a ride. Cut chapel, took a bath & got asleep by 10. Much warmer today. Ginger ice-cream.
1917.
Fri. Four classes at last past. Dolled up & met Mr. Wright on 5:22 train. 18 of us had dinner at North Side. Got back for an hour at the Carnival. It was swell, feel as if Guy was an old friend. Made hit by producing box of candy.
1918.
Sat. Arose at 9. Rube gave me roll & doughnut for breakfast. Couldn't seem to work so typewrote nearly two hours. Went down to movies with Pete "Brown of Harvard". Dance in eve but no money. Read at home, bed early.
1919.
Sun. Made brownies. Rose family dropped in in P.M. Chris left.
1915.
Tues. Not a very thrilling day. Study all the time. Got long letters from Kershaw in Eliot & Marion. Visited Rube & HB after 6th hour. Sat at small table at dinner, had orange ice cream. HS got candy from her brother.
1916.
Wed. Got thru Lab lots early. Studied in Freshman parlor. Went for walk with Pete hitched on to pung & had quite a ride. Cut chapel, took a bath & got asleep by 10. Much warmer today. Ginger ice-cream.
1917.
Fri. Four classes at last past. Dolled up & met Mr. Wright on 5:22 train. 18 of us had dinner at North Side. Got back for an hour at the Carnival. It was swell, feel as if Guy was an old friend. Made hit by producing box of candy.
1918.
Sat. Arose at 9. Rube gave me roll & doughnut for breakfast. Couldn't seem to work so typewrote nearly two hours. Went down to movies with Pete "Brown of Harvard". Dance in eve but no money. Read at home, bed early.
1919.
Sun. Made brownies. Rose family dropped in in P.M. Chris left.
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February 17
1915.
Wed. Worked all A.M. on summary of "Doll's House", Ibsen. Read in Latin. Went up to HS' room, 424 Main, large inside room, not so worse. Nice desert & salad for dinner. Edna made some candy. Couldn't get rid of it.
1916.
Fri. Wretched weather, rain, hail & snow. Got thru Lab early. Did L. Prose. Cut class meeting. Went to Games, made all baskets first try. No chapel. Played for dancing. Read "The Fugitive" in Pete's room. Ate her soft divinity.
1917.
Sat. Sleigh ride from 10-[1:0] 1:00. Prof. & Mrs. Gow chaperones. Grand lunch at Kohlinares Inn. Lasted till 3:20. Danced. Had 3/4 hr. to dress for prom. Flowers arrived at last minute, much relief. Danced till 12, tired to death, but happy.
1918.
Sun. Pancake breakfast. Cut choir [practise] practice but attended regular service. Minister very interesting. Took nap, washed, miscellaneous articles & read Spanish in P.M. Went to Christian, finished Spanish & took bath, went to bed 10:45.
1919.
Mon. Got back to Bradford in time for 10:10 class. Started "The Tin Soldier" & read all eve. It's great!
1915.
Wed. Worked all A.M. on summary of "Doll's House", Ibsen. Read in Latin. Went up to HS' room, 424 Main, large inside room, not so worse. Nice desert & salad for dinner. Edna made some candy. Couldn't get rid of it.
1916.
Fri. Wretched weather, rain, hail & snow. Got thru Lab early. Did L. Prose. Cut class meeting. Went to Games, made all baskets first try. No chapel. Played for dancing. Read "The Fugitive" in Pete's room. Ate her soft divinity.
1917.
Sat. Sleigh ride from 10-[1:0] 1:00. Prof. & Mrs. Gow chaperones. Grand lunch at Kohlinares Inn. Lasted till 3:20. Danced. Had 3/4 hr. to dress for prom. Flowers arrived at last minute, much relief. Danced till 12, tired to death, but happy.
1918.
Sun. Pancake breakfast. Cut choir [practise] practice but attended regular service. Minister very interesting. Took nap, washed, miscellaneous articles & read Spanish in P.M. Went to Christian, finished Spanish & took bath, went to bed 10:45.
1919.
Mon. Got back to Bradford in time for 10:10 class. Started "The Tin Soldier" & read all eve. It's great!
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FEbruary 18
1915.
Thurs. Spent all P.M. in libe on Hist. topic. "Inquisition in Spain" Picture came, pretty good. Made Franks & Helens wedding present, copied from one of numerous mottoes. Cold today.
1916.
Thurs. Uneventful day as usual. 5 classes and dancing. Stayed up late in Pete's room hanging pictures. Lydia rapped on wall as gentle hint to be quiet. Went to bed about 10:45, very late for me.
1917.
Sun. Did not go coasting with others who all had breakfast in North. Dinner at Inn after which we toured campus, libe tower etc. Got paired off with Mr. Hill who, with Currier left early. Guy told fortunes. Supper at [Uandi]. Sad parting at the car. Bed early.
1918.
Mon. Not a morsel to eat before lunch, but no hungrier than usual. Quite a nice day. Uneventful though.
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1915.
Thurs. Spent all P.M. in libe on Hist. topic. "Inquisition in Spain" Picture came, pretty good. Made Franks & Helens wedding present, copied from one of numerous mottoes. Cold today.
1916.
Thurs. Uneventful day as usual. 5 classes and dancing. Stayed up late in Pete's room hanging pictures. Lydia rapped on wall as gentle hint to be quiet. Went to bed about 10:45, very late for me.
1917.
Sun. Did not go coasting with others who all had breakfast in North. Dinner at Inn after which we toured campus, libe tower etc. Got paired off with Mr. Hill who, with Currier left early. Guy told fortunes. Supper at [Uandi]. Sad parting at the car. Bed early.
1918.
Mon. Not a morsel to eat before lunch, but no hungrier than usual. Quite a nice day. Uneventful though.
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February 19
1915.
Fri. Strenuous exercise in Gym 7th. Couldn't get a single basket. Came home & one long hustle for Frank's & Helen's wedding. 6 of Whitlocks came. Rube, minister, lost mustache during service. Danced in E's room, stopped by Mrs. G.
1916.
Sat. Worked most of A.M. Went over for mail, got box, awfully windy. Concert by a French baroness at 3:30. Rushed down town afterwards with Ed. Material for shirtwait. Smocked until 11:45. Cut chapel.
1917.
Mon. What a come down! Had to write in Ec. Terribly lonely, tired & depressed generally. Tried to write it up in a letter home. First Red Cross lecture this eve, which was quite interesting. Attempt to do Latin after failed.
1918.
Tues. Rained all day. Campus a rushing river, especially in front of North. No chapel or choir. Terribly sleepy after lunch so slept an hour.
1919.
Wed. Fine violin concert by Jacques Thibaud. Got news of Ednas engagement to Billy & wedding to be April 2nd!
1915.
Fri. Strenuous exercise in Gym 7th. Couldn't get a single basket. Came home & one long hustle for Frank's & Helen's wedding. 6 of Whitlocks came. Rube, minister, lost mustache during service. Danced in E's room, stopped by Mrs. G.
1916.
Sat. Worked most of A.M. Went over for mail, got box, awfully windy. Concert by a French baroness at 3:30. Rushed down town afterwards with Ed. Material for shirtwait. Smocked until 11:45. Cut chapel.
1917.
Mon. What a come down! Had to write in Ec. Terribly lonely, tired & depressed generally. Tried to write it up in a letter home. First Red Cross lecture this eve, which was quite interesting. Attempt to do Latin after failed.
1918.
Tues. Rained all day. Campus a rushing river, especially in front of North. No chapel or choir. Terribly sleepy after lunch so slept an hour.
1919.
Wed. Fine violin concert by Jacques Thibaud. Got news of Ednas engagement to Billy & wedding to be April 2nd!
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February 20
19[15].
Slept until 9:15. Never so lame in my life. HS slept with Edna. Tea in D. Currier's room. Took a long walk until dinner with Edna, Eliz, Rub & H Shac. After dinner Eliz. dressed up as a little girl & sang for us. Retired early. Same all over.
1916.
Sun. Got up at 8:15 for breakfast. Episcopal service, awfully long. Dined in Raymond. Rub & Shackie came over here later. Made some very good fudge. Didn't go out this eve. Pete & Ed raved about Baroness's lecture.
1917.
Tues. Still have not recovered my equilibrium. Wrote long letters to Helen & Cat, felt better after I had got some of it out of my system. Choir rehearsal in eve, after which I wrote to Helen & went to bed early.
1918.
Wed. Campus now looks like Venice, bridges built over lakes. Took short walk with Shack in P.M. Located grocery store in cellar of laundry. Typewriting lesson in eve.
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19[15].
Slept until 9:15. Never so lame in my life. HS slept with Edna. Tea in D. Currier's room. Took a long walk until dinner with Edna, Eliz, Rub & H Shac. After dinner Eliz. dressed up as a little girl & sang for us. Retired early. Same all over.
1916.
Sun. Got up at 8:15 for breakfast. Episcopal service, awfully long. Dined in Raymond. Rub & Shackie came over here later. Made some very good fudge. Didn't go out this eve. Pete & Ed raved about Baroness's lecture.
1917.
Tues. Still have not recovered my equilibrium. Wrote long letters to Helen & Cat, felt better after I had got some of it out of my system. Choir rehearsal in eve, after which I wrote to Helen & went to bed early.
1918.
Wed. Campus now looks like Venice, bridges built over lakes. Took short walk with Shack in P.M. Located grocery store in cellar of laundry. Typewriting lesson in eve.
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February 21
1915.
Sun. Warm & sunny. Long sermon. Read on couch after dinner. Went to tea in Blanche's room. Supper in Ruby's room. Lots of grand things to eat. What an effort to leave! Still horribly lame.
1916.
Mon. Cold!! Went Tobogganing on Slater's Hill, some bumps & clouds of snow in our faces. Pete got roast chicken this noon. Had dinner in her room. Rube & Sh. appeared in fancy dress. Old English songs this eve in Music Hall.
1917.
Wed. Setters from our swains poured in today. A very nice one from Guy. Went off campus & paid Mrs. Cary for his room. Very warm & springlike today. Read "The Sailor" all evening.
1918.
Thurs. Got up for breakfast. Psych written was pretty bad. Two other classes & choir. Pete, Ed, Shack, Ella & I went to movies at Stratford in eve. Saw "Her Boy". Got Ice-cream after.
1919.
Fri. Went to Colonial with Miss Swartz & Mrs. Sudeman & it was vile. Rank musical comedy.
1915.
Sun. Warm & sunny. Long sermon. Read on couch after dinner. Went to tea in Blanche's room. Supper in Ruby's room. Lots of grand things to eat. What an effort to leave! Still horribly lame.
1916.
Mon. Cold!! Went Tobogganing on Slater's Hill, some bumps & clouds of snow in our faces. Pete got roast chicken this noon. Had dinner in her room. Rube & Sh. appeared in fancy dress. Old English songs this eve in Music Hall.
1917.
Wed. Setters from our swains poured in today. A very nice one from Guy. Went off campus & paid Mrs. Cary for his room. Very warm & springlike today. Read "The Sailor" all evening.
1918.
Thurs. Got up for breakfast. Psych written was pretty bad. Two other classes & choir. Pete, Ed, Shack, Ella & I went to movies at Stratford in eve. Saw "Her Boy". Got Ice-cream after.
1919.
Fri. Went to Colonial with Miss Swartz & Mrs. Sudeman & it was vile. Rank musical comedy.
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February 22
1915.
Mon. Wrote two letters 3rd in Ruby's room. Helen's sweater & some doughnuts & candy came on noon mail. Read a while this P.M. "Laughing Cavalier". Walked some as Sat. with H.S., H.Shac., & Ethel. H.S. got letter from Ethel.
1916.
Tues. Quite warm today. Only one mail, didn't get anything. German lecture 8th in Art Building. Cookies in shape of hatchets for dinner. Only sign of a holiday here.
1917.
Thurs. Cold & rainy again. Never would suspect it was a holiday here except for chocolate sauce on the ice-cream. Played the grand new kinds of dance music after dinner. Memories of the music at Prom.
1918.
Fri. No mail today. Entertainment & dance in Student's in honor of George. Wore Prom dress. Several in costumes. Read a while afterwards. Snowe in eve.
1919.
Sat. Aunt Gert didn't come as expected but Helen K. dropped in. Dressed for Washington Party & went to gym in eve. Nice time. H. Steele escorted me.
1915.
Mon. Wrote two letters 3rd in Ruby's room. Helen's sweater & some doughnuts & candy came on noon mail. Read a while this P.M. "Laughing Cavalier". Walked some as Sat. with H.S., H.Shac., & Ethel. H.S. got letter from Ethel.
1916.
Tues. Quite warm today. Only one mail, didn't get anything. German lecture 8th in Art Building. Cookies in shape of hatchets for dinner. Only sign of a holiday here.
1917.
Thurs. Cold & rainy again. Never would suspect it was a holiday here except for chocolate sauce on the ice-cream. Played the grand new kinds of dance music after dinner. Memories of the music at Prom.
1918.
Fri. No mail today. Entertainment & dance in Student's in honor of George. Wore Prom dress. Several in costumes. Read a while afterwards. Snowe in eve.
1919.
Sat. Aunt Gert didn't come as expected but Helen K. dropped in. Dressed for Washington Party & went to gym in eve. Nice time. H. Steele escorted me.
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February 23
1915.
Tues. Still warm & spring-like. Went up to H. Sloane's room after 6th to read E's letter. Stopped at Ruby' room later. Read my book until dinner. Had two helpings of ice-cream with fudge sauce.
1916.
Wed. Ruby came over this P.M. & I tried to persuade her to go to the Flagshop but she wouldn't. Spent all A.M. in Lab. Julia Culp sang this eve. Had fine seats. Phi Beta Kappa announced in chapel.
1917.
Fri. Got silly letter from Mr. Hill. He is so absurd! Lecture this eve on the Philippines by Mrs. Kelly. Inspired me with great interest. Went over to read Larry's letter to Rube, then to bed fairly early.
1918.
Sat. Slept till 9:30. Got letters from Harvey & Mr. Moore, package from home. Composed & [practised] practiced. Typewrote & finished "Under Fire". Supper party for Mr. & Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. V. & a friend. Concert in eve. Danced in [corredor] corridor & had comb band.
1919.
Sun. Lots of snow. Helen felt she had to go on 12:03 train, showed her around & went to train. H. Steele & Betsey came in P.M. Went to Vespers with Betsey.
1915.
Tues. Still warm & spring-like. Went up to H. Sloane's room after 6th to read E's letter. Stopped at Ruby' room later. Read my book until dinner. Had two helpings of ice-cream with fudge sauce.
1916.
Wed. Ruby came over this P.M. & I tried to persuade her to go to the Flagshop but she wouldn't. Spent all A.M. in Lab. Julia Culp sang this eve. Had fine seats. Phi Beta Kappa announced in chapel.
1917.
Fri. Got silly letter from Mr. Hill. He is so absurd! Lecture this eve on the Philippines by Mrs. Kelly. Inspired me with great interest. Went over to read Larry's letter to Rube, then to bed fairly early.
1918.
Sat. Slept till 9:30. Got letters from Harvey & Mr. Moore, package from home. Composed & [practised] practiced. Typewrote & finished "Under Fire". Supper party for Mr. & Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. V. & a friend. Concert in eve. Danced in [corredor] corridor & had comb band.
1919.
Sun. Lots of snow. Helen felt she had to go on 12:03 train, showed her around & went to train. H. Steele & Betsey came in P.M. Went to Vespers with Betsey.
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February 24
1915.
Wed. Rained all day. Read some more from my book. Stayed in Ruby's room 7 & 8 hours. H. Sloane bought some candy in candy kitchen. After dinner, drew silhouettes of each other, good & funny.
1916.
Thurs. Lived thru six classes very nicely. Made fudge seventh hour. Went to dancing 8th. Shackie came over about nine. Finished candy & served a little.
1917.
Sat. Best intentions to work but got Guy's letter to E.W.E's & spent nearly all A.M. hunting them up, a very clever letter & poetry. Walked down town in P.M. got sundae at Woods. Eve spent making divinity & composing answer to G.T.A's.
1918.
Sun. Warm day. Breakfasted on remains of party. Choir played in Lathrop after dinner. Wrote letters & took walk with Shack & Ella. Better supper than usual, stuffed eggs & potatoes.
1919.
Mon.
1915.
Wed. Rained all day. Read some more from my book. Stayed in Ruby's room 7 & 8 hours. H. Sloane bought some candy in candy kitchen. After dinner, drew silhouettes of each other, good & funny.
1916.
Thurs. Lived thru six classes very nicely. Made fudge seventh hour. Went to dancing 8th. Shackie came over about nine. Finished candy & served a little.
1917.
Sat. Best intentions to work but got Guy's letter to E.W.E's & spent nearly all A.M. hunting them up, a very clever letter & poetry. Walked down town in P.M. got sundae at Woods. Eve spent making divinity & composing answer to G.T.A's.
1918.
Sun. Warm day. Breakfasted on remains of party. Choir played in Lathrop after dinner. Wrote letters & took walk with Shack & Ella. Better supper than usual, stuffed eggs & potatoes.
1919.
Mon.
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February 25
1915.
Thurs. Rained again, snowed a little while. Had a cup of tea in H. Burgess's room 3rd hour. Hist. topic in Library until 4:00. Made a little fudge, & read novel a while. Studied until 11:00.
1916.
Fri. Rained hard all day. Had Miss Ricksoff in German. Nobody knew a thing. Went to Anti Fat, and to a lecture on Minimum Wages. No chapel. Reception at Prexy's house. Mr. Thompson Seager spoke, impromptu movies, good food.
1917.
Sun. Arose late & beat a hasty departure for choir. Dinner in Raymond. Finished "The Sailor" & wrote letters. This eve, got initiated into the Art of smoking cigarettes, not a very sanitary way either as we had only 1 for four of us.
1918.
Mon.
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1915.
Thurs. Rained again, snowed a little while. Had a cup of tea in H. Burgess's room 3rd hour. Hist. topic in Library until 4:00. Made a little fudge, & read novel a while. Studied until 11:00.
1916.
Fri. Rained hard all day. Had Miss Ricksoff in German. Nobody knew a thing. Went to Anti Fat, and to a lecture on Minimum Wages. No chapel. Reception at Prexy's house. Mr. Thompson Seager spoke, impromptu movies, good food.
1917.
Sun. Arose late & beat a hasty departure for choir. Dinner in Raymond. Finished "The Sailor" & wrote letters. This eve, got initiated into the Art of smoking cigarettes, not a very sanitary way either as we had only 1 for four of us.
1918.
Mon.
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February 26.
[1916] 1915.
Walked to town to pay for pictures. Lecture on Venetion Artists in eve. Wrote 12 page letter to H.K. after returning. Finished my book. Quite cold out. Retired at 11:30.
1916.
Sat. Reduced to $.24. No breakfast. Eliz. S. brought box from mail. Walked down town. Ed & I went to movies. Got back in time for minor ball play. "Tenth muse". No chapel, party in Main. Made candy for Endowment Fund. Finished M's waist.
1917.
Mon. Awful dismal rainy day. Nothing much to do. No chapel, but had to go out to Red CRoss lecture. Went to bed at 10 altho' I wasn't very tired having slept in P.M.
1918.
Tues.
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[1916] 1915.
Walked to town to pay for pictures. Lecture on Venetion Artists in eve. Wrote 12 page letter to H.K. after returning. Finished my book. Quite cold out. Retired at 11:30.
1916.
Sat. Reduced to $.24. No breakfast. Eliz. S. brought box from mail. Walked down town. Ed & I went to movies. Got back in time for minor ball play. "Tenth muse". No chapel, party in Main. Made candy for Endowment Fund. Finished M's waist.
1917.
Mon. Awful dismal rainy day. Nothing much to do. No chapel, but had to go out to Red CRoss lecture. Went to bed at 10 altho' I wasn't very tired having slept in P.M.
1918.
Tues.
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February 27.
1915.
Sat. Cleaned my room, did Latin prose. Walked over for mail in A.M. Went to French Play in P.M. Entertainment in Whitropolitan Uproar House in eve. Dressed up as a man. Wrote a letter later. Blanche stayed all night.
1916.
Sun. Got up & ate big breakfast. Read Bible (for Latin). Sermon short & sweet. Dinner in Raymond. Ruby home for sister's announcement party. Had tea in Pete's room. Wrote letters. Went to Vespers & dark music. Took bath, retired late.
1917.
Tues. Campus all wet & dreary until sun came out late in day. Choir was 7th hour on account of [Misha Elman's] concert down town in eve. Choc. ice-cream for dinner all melted. Danced. Prom pictures didn't come!
1918.
Wed. Phi Beta Kappa announced & Rene got it! After typewriting class had class meeting in Senior parlor, gave up flowers for class day. Sat up & talked till 11:30.
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1915.
Sat. Cleaned my room, did Latin prose. Walked over for mail in A.M. Went to French Play in P.M. Entertainment in Whitropolitan Uproar House in eve. Dressed up as a man. Wrote a letter later. Blanche stayed all night.
1916.
Sun. Got up & ate big breakfast. Read Bible (for Latin). Sermon short & sweet. Dinner in Raymond. Ruby home for sister's announcement party. Had tea in Pete's room. Wrote letters. Went to Vespers & dark music. Took bath, retired late.
1917.
Tues. Campus all wet & dreary until sun came out late in day. Choir was 7th hour on account of [Misha Elman's] concert down town in eve. Choc. ice-cream for dinner all melted. Danced. Prom pictures didn't come!
1918.
Wed. Phi Beta Kappa announced & Rene got it! After typewriting class had class meeting in Senior parlor, gave up flowers for class day. Sat up & talked till 11:30.
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February 28.
1915.
Sun. Awfully sleepy in chapel. Slept most of P.M. Ethel dropped in. Ruby & H. Sloane came to supper. Miss P. wasn't there, hence much rejoicing. Stayed in parlor a long while after supper.
1916.
Mon. Lend my steamer rug to Lydia last night & consequently nearly froze. Awfully cold today. Warmed up a little in P.M. Went skating with Shackie. Took picures of each other. Got long illustrated letter from Cat. Read in Libe all eve.
1917.
Wed. Laundry with brownies, date & candied orange peel came. Started Psych topic for 2 hrs. Walked with Peter 8th hour. Went to students recital this eve to hear Shackie play. Did my Harmony for Fri.
1918.
Thurs. Rainy day. Cut in Composition. Full afternoon, music lesson, went to Spanish Club instead of choir. Regular chapel omitted for Christians meeting which I did not attend. Retired early.
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1915.
Sun. Awfully sleepy in chapel. Slept most of P.M. Ethel dropped in. Ruby & H. Sloane came to supper. Miss P. wasn't there, hence much rejoicing. Stayed in parlor a long while after supper.
1916.
Mon. Lend my steamer rug to Lydia last night & consequently nearly froze. Awfully cold today. Warmed up a little in P.M. Went skating with Shackie. Took picures of each other. Got long illustrated letter from Cat. Read in Libe all eve.
1917.
Wed. Laundry with brownies, date & candied orange peel came. Started Psych topic for 2 hrs. Walked with Peter 8th hour. Went to students recital this eve to hear Shackie play. Did my Harmony for Fri.
1918.
Thurs. Rainy day. Cut in Composition. Full afternoon, music lesson, went to Spanish Club instead of choir. Regular chapel omitted for Christians meeting which I did not attend. Retired early.
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1915.
M
1916.
Tues. Slept cold last night too. Glad to get up for breakfast. Slept most of 4th hour. Had cut in English, only 2 classes. Miss Harriet gave lecture on Shakes, edition. She was screaming. Danced after dinner. Bed early.
1917.
1918.
Friday. Finished Theory of Advertising. [Practised] practiced after lunch. Gowboy not meeting classes, walked down town with Pete, visited Wood's, got supply of writing paper.
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1915.
M
1916.
Tues. Slept cold last night too. Glad to get up for breakfast. Slept most of 4th hour. Had cut in English, only 2 classes. Miss Harriet gave lecture on Shakes, edition. She was screaming. Danced after dinner. Bed early.
1917.
1918.
Friday. Finished Theory of Advertising. [Practised] practiced after lunch. Gowboy not meeting classes, walked down town with Pete, visited Wood's, got supply of writing paper.
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March 1
1915.
Mon. Went for a walk with Edna, quite breezy. H. Shac. went over to Libe with me after dinner but I couldn't get the desired book, we came home. Went to bed at 10, exactly.
1916.
Wed. Took Lab cut this A.M. & studied for Physics written. Went to lecture on Montessori system 8th hour. Uncle Ed is very sick. Pete is in Reading. Worked most all day.
1917.
Thurs. Psych quiz my only class. Dancing & choir in P.M. This eve Lieutenant Roetgen talked & gave movies in Students. Awfully blurred. Left at 9 to do Latin but so tired that I went to bed at 10:00.
1918.
Sat.
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1915.
Mon. Went for a walk with Edna, quite breezy. H. Shac. went over to Libe with me after dinner but I couldn't get the desired book, we came home. Went to bed at 10, exactly.
1916.
Wed. Took Lab cut this A.M. & studied for Physics written. Went to lecture on Montessori system 8th hour. Uncle Ed is very sick. Pete is in Reading. Worked most all day.
1917.
Thurs. Psych quiz my only class. Dancing & choir in P.M. This eve Lieutenant Roetgen talked & gave movies in Students. Awfully blurred. Left at 9 to do Latin but so tired that I went to bed at 10:00.
1918.
Sat.
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March 2
1915.
Warm & pleasant, slightly windy. Had tea in Rube's room 7th hr. Lecture on Russian peasants 8th hr, colored illustrations. Got four letters, Marion's plans for dance April 3. Check for 10 bones.
1916.
Thurs. Hectic day! Written Physics quiz pretty good, four other classes. English interview. Took tea with Miss Leach! heart to heart talk. Stayed to dinner in Raymond. Went to Open Forum.
1917.
Fri. Got my bike out of its winter quarters with much difficulty & took a ride, short one because the back tire went flat. Got nice letter & pictures from Guy. Pete & I embroidered etc. in evening. Having got up at 6:30, I was ready to go to bed.
1918.
Sat. Glee Club concert & dance. Party for Rene, 3 qts. of ice cream fudge sauce & cake for seven of us. Stayed up till long after 12.
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1915.
Warm & pleasant, slightly windy. Had tea in Rube's room 7th hr. Lecture on Russian peasants 8th hr, colored illustrations. Got four letters, Marion's plans for dance April 3. Check for 10 bones.
1916.
Thurs. Hectic day! Written Physics quiz pretty good, four other classes. English interview. Took tea with Miss Leach! heart to heart talk. Stayed to dinner in Raymond. Went to Open Forum.
1917.
Fri. Got my bike out of its winter quarters with much difficulty & took a ride, short one because the back tire went flat. Got nice letter & pictures from Guy. Pete & I embroidered etc. in evening. Having got up at 6:30, I was ready to go to bed.
1918.
Sat. Glee Club concert & dance. Party for Rene, 3 qts. of ice cream fudge sauce & cake for seven of us. Stayed up till long after 12.
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March 3
1915.
Wed. Read for History topic on "Forest Cantons" 1st 3 hours. Got letter from [Hod] inviting me to Portland during vacation. Quite windy, retired 10:30.
1916.
Fri. Only one class but that was enough and of course Lab in A.M. Wrote Latin prose paper on Preparedness. Didn't attend lecture but studied in Libe, then to Raymond and stayed all night. Made chocolate, ate Bunkie's cake. Retired about 12.
1917.
Sat. Slept until 9:45. Did a little Latin. Walked to movies with Pete & Ed. "Douglas Fairbanks", in the Matrimoniac, such antics! Got reckless & bought a volume of Marefield for Marion's birthday. Made fudge in eve. Amused by turning somersaults etc.
1918.
Sun. [Town] Sunday, wrote up Psych topic. Mrs. Newcomb called. Played in corridor, drum a la shutter combs etc. Went to dark music.
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1915.
Wed. Read for History topic on "Forest Cantons" 1st 3 hours. Got letter from [Hod] inviting me to Portland during vacation. Quite windy, retired 10:30.
1916.
Fri. Only one class but that was enough and of course Lab in A.M. Wrote Latin prose paper on Preparedness. Didn't attend lecture but studied in Libe, then to Raymond and stayed all night. Made chocolate, ate Bunkie's cake. Retired about 12.
1917.
Sat. Slept until 9:45. Did a little Latin. Walked to movies with Pete & Ed. "Douglas Fairbanks", in the Matrimoniac, such antics! Got reckless & bought a volume of Marefield for Marion's birthday. Made fudge in eve. Amused by turning somersaults etc.
1918.
Sun. [Town] Sunday, wrote up Psych topic. Mrs. Newcomb called. Played in corridor, drum a la shutter combs etc. Went to dark music.
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March 4
1915.
Thurs. Played on piano in Fresh. Parlor 3rd hour, while Francis held the door. Got stuck on Trig. Studied all eve in Library for Eng. "Jame's Question of Our Speech".
1916.
Sat. Slept rotten last night. Fell asleep this A.M. German play was so tiresome, left in middle of 2nd act. Dined in Raymond. Cut chapel, dressed for Faculty party which was great! Good eats, entertainment & dancing after. Read a little.
1917.
Sun. Town Sunday & it snowed all day. Got up for breakfast & worked steady of Psych topic. Went over to Raymond for supper. Rub is home for week-end. Shackie went to West Point too. Hear Rabbi Wise speak in eve. Wrote letters & went to bed early.
1918.
Mon.
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1915.
Thurs. Played on piano in Fresh. Parlor 3rd hour, while Francis held the door. Got stuck on Trig. Studied all eve in Library for Eng. "Jame's Question of Our Speech".
1916.
Sat. Slept rotten last night. Fell asleep this A.M. German play was so tiresome, left in middle of 2nd act. Dined in Raymond. Cut chapel, dressed for Faculty party which was great! Good eats, entertainment & dancing after. Read a little.
1917.
Sun. Town Sunday & it snowed all day. Got up for breakfast & worked steady of Psych topic. Went over to Raymond for supper. Rub is home for week-end. Shackie went to West Point too. Hear Rabbi Wise speak in eve. Wrote letters & went to bed early.
1918.
Mon.
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March 5
1915.
Fri. Worked harder this A.M. on last Hist. topic & Eng. brief. Went to Gym for games, came home, dressed to dine with H. Burgess. Danced after, chapel, then lecture on Baiae by Mr. McDaniels. Went up to H.S's room.
1916.
Sun. One grand day. Slept over breakfast. Worked little, no chapel. Rube came to dinner & stayed until 4:20, & we [thot] thought she'd never go. Grand rush for preparations for party. Everything worked fine. Our poems were great. Another party in Raymond.
1917.
Mon. Disgusting to have all this snow. Got a bunch of music from Mr. Hill, also a letter. He pretends to be quite smitten. Rub & Shack came over to lunch, played music. Libe all P.M. Ec lecture 8th on Styles & Strikes. No chapel. Red cross in eve.
1918.
Tues.
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1915.
Fri. Worked harder this A.M. on last Hist. topic & Eng. brief. Went to Gym for games, came home, dressed to dine with H. Burgess. Danced after, chapel, then lecture on Baiae by Mr. McDaniels. Went up to H.S's room.
1916.
Sun. One grand day. Slept over breakfast. Worked little, no chapel. Rube came to dinner & stayed until 4:20, & we [thot] thought she'd never go. Grand rush for preparations for party. Everything worked fine. Our poems were great. Another party in Raymond.
1917.
Mon. Disgusting to have all this snow. Got a bunch of music from Mr. Hill, also a letter. He pretends to be quite smitten. Rub & Shack came over to lunch, played music. Libe all P.M. Ec lecture 8th on Styles & Strikes. No chapel. Red cross in eve.
1918.
Tues.
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March 6
1915.
Sat. Walked to town with E, H.S., HS, Ruby. Snowed a little. 2nd Hall Play. Frank drew no. 1 so we six had good seats. "Candida" was great. Went to Rube's room after for her birthday cake. Home at 11.
1916.
Mon. Snowed nearly all day. Felt like the morning after. Slept last night with Pete in Rube's room. Latin written was crazy. Read some on "Friend of Caesar" & fell asleep. No chapel, studied & read until ten.
1917.
Tues. Rube's birthday. Also Pete taken with grip & hustled off to Infirmary. Made divinity in P.M. but not hard yet. Tuskegee sextet here 8th. Awfully good. After choir, Rub had birthday cake. Also " ", Took bath & went to bed 10:45.
1918.
Wed. Fanny sprung Spanish written on us, mean dirty trick.
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1915.
Sat. Walked to town with E, H.S., HS, Ruby. Snowed a little. 2nd Hall Play. Frank drew no. 1 so we six had good seats. "Candida" was great. Went to Rube's room after for her birthday cake. Home at 11.
1916.
Mon. Snowed nearly all day. Felt like the morning after. Slept last night with Pete in Rube's room. Latin written was crazy. Read some on "Friend of Caesar" & fell asleep. No chapel, studied & read until ten.
1917.
Tues. Rube's birthday. Also Pete taken with grip & hustled off to Infirmary. Made divinity in P.M. but not hard yet. Tuskegee sextet here 8th. Awfully good. After choir, Rub had birthday cake. Also " ", Took bath & went to bed 10:45.
1918.
Wed. Fanny sprung Spanish written on us, mean dirty trick.
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March 7
1915.
Sun. Town Sun. didn't get up for breakfast, took some snow pictures, slept all P.M. Quite stiff. Went to dark music. Parsifal. Rehearsah for our play, finished French, wrote letter, bed!
1916.
Tues. Came off warm this P.M. Read more of Friend of Caesar, went to Flag Shop & for a walk. Last sundae before Lent. Cut chapel as my eyes have been twitching all day. Got check for $6. Overslept until 7:50 this A.M.
1917.
Wed. Nearly froze last night. Worked on Music topic today. Got four nice letters. Ruby & I walked a long way thru the estate & back cross country. All had dinner in Raymond. Choc. sauce on ice-cream.
1918.
Thurs. Psych written. Busy day, every hour taken. Worked in Red Cross room 7th hr.
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1915.
Sun. Town Sun. didn't get up for breakfast, took some snow pictures, slept all P.M. Quite stiff. Went to dark music. Parsifal. Rehearsah for our play, finished French, wrote letter, bed!
1916.
Tues. Came off warm this P.M. Read more of Friend of Caesar, went to Flag Shop & for a walk. Last sundae before Lent. Cut chapel as my eyes have been twitching all day. Got check for $6. Overslept until 7:50 this A.M.
1917.
Wed. Nearly froze last night. Worked on Music topic today. Got four nice letters. Ruby & I walked a long way thru the estate & back cross country. All had dinner in Raymond. Choc. sauce on ice-cream.
1918.
Thurs. Psych written. Busy day, every hour taken. Worked in Red Cross room 7th hr.
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March 8
1915.
Mon. Nothing much doing. Studied all after noon. Went to dinner in Main with Helen Sloane, danced after, studied during chapel, she came back with me.
1916.
Wed. Snowed all day again. Campus is lovely but I'm sick of cold weather. Organ recital in chapel. Man improvised one piece. No chapel. Studied Physics, took bath, put up laundry & went to bed early to rest twitching eye.
1917.
Thurs. Finished music topic in A.M. A day of hard work. Choir rehearsal. Quite cold today.
1918.
Fri. Rene gave tea for Poughkeepsie friends in Senior parlor, only we did the work, nice sandwiches etc. Type wrote a while in eve & saw an act of II Hall play, didn't like it at all. Talked late.
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1915.
Mon. Nothing much doing. Studied all after noon. Went to dinner in Main with Helen Sloane, danced after, studied during chapel, she came back with me.
1916.
Wed. Snowed all day again. Campus is lovely but I'm sick of cold weather. Organ recital in chapel. Man improvised one piece. No chapel. Studied Physics, took bath, put up laundry & went to bed early to rest twitching eye.
1917.
Thurs. Finished music topic in A.M. A day of hard work. Choir rehearsal. Quite cold today.
1918.
Fri. Rene gave tea for Poughkeepsie friends in Senior parlor, only we did the work, nice sandwiches etc. Type wrote a while in eve & saw an act of II Hall play, didn't like it at all. Talked late.
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March 9
1915.
Tues. Went to lecture by Miss [Fextes] on Moscow. Helen Burgess came over to dinner with me. Had brick ice-cream and chicken.
1916.
Thurs. Writtens in Math & Latin. Went walking with Shackie 7th. Took in exhibition at the Inn. Dancing 8th hour. Didn't snow for a wonder.
1917.
Fri. Much relieved when this day's classes o'er. Took a nap & walked a while. Went to rarest party in Sarah's room at 8:30. She has a quest. Wrote a letter to Sloanie till 11:00.
1918.
Sat. Ella & I walked down town to purchase shoes. I got mahogany oxfords & rubbers. Didn't go to Second Hall play, studied little in Libe. Sat up late discussing play etc.
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1915.
Tues. Went to lecture by Miss [Fextes] on Moscow. Helen Burgess came over to dinner with me. Had brick ice-cream and chicken.
1916.
Thurs. Writtens in Math & Latin. Went walking with Shackie 7th. Took in exhibition at the Inn. Dancing 8th hour. Didn't snow for a wonder.
1917.
Fri. Much relieved when this day's classes o'er. Took a nap & walked a while. Went to rarest party in Sarah's room at 8:30. She has a quest. Wrote a letter to Sloanie till 11:00.
1918.
Sat. Ella & I walked down town to purchase shoes. I got mahogany oxfords & rubbers. Didn't go to Second Hall play, studied little in Libe. Sat up late discussing play etc.
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March 10
1915.
Wed. Went to Peace lecture 8th hour. Pork & grape fruit for dinner. Driven by hunger, Edna & I made some candy, mostly nuts. Crowded with work.
1916.
Fri. Got a cake from home & also fudge apron from Aunt Etta. Stuck to my book until finished. Most thrilling thing I ever read. Got L prose nearly done.
1917.
Sat. Cleaned house & washed hair. Mama came on 4:53 train. Met her at station. Dressed in a hurry for dinner. "Cyrano" was awfully good, but tiresome in spots. Party after, until 12. Slept on hard couch.
1918.
Sun. Dr. McAfee preached unusually interesting sermon. Overslept breakfast. Couldn't wait for pancakes, had to go to choir. Rainy day.
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1915.
Wed. Went to Peace lecture 8th hour. Pork & grape fruit for dinner. Driven by hunger, Edna & I made some candy, mostly nuts. Crowded with work.
1916.
Fri. Got a cake from home & also fudge apron from Aunt Etta. Stuck to my book until finished. Most thrilling thing I ever read. Got L prose nearly done.
1917.
Sat. Cleaned house & washed hair. Mama came on 4:53 train. Met her at station. Dressed in a hurry for dinner. "Cyrano" was awfully good, but tiresome in spots. Party after, until 12. Slept on hard couch.
1918.
Sun. Dr. McAfee preached unusually interesting sermon. Overslept breakfast. Couldn't wait for pancakes, had to go to choir. Rainy day.
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March 11
1915.
Thur. Edna & I walked to town & back. Had buttons of my shoes set over. Bought some big red apples. Rehearsal for our show. Oh that ceiling! don't stamp.
1916.
Sat. Cleaned house & studied all A.M. Walked to town with Ed. Saw "The Penetentes" at the movies. Walked home in 30 mins., took bath & got dressed in blue gown for dinner. Cut chapel & played old populars. Hall play very tragic.
1917.
Sun. Cut choir. Had breakfast in room. Chapel, rained a little. Lecture on the Lighthouse in P.M. illustrated. John Mott spoke in eve. Very interesting. Dark music good too. Made tea etc. Read "Cinderella Man" to pass time.
1918.
Mon. Written in Acoustics. Interview with Gowboy. Finished sock in evening so Ella has to treat me to sundae. In bed by 10. Rube & I went to hear Cutey Smith talk on Training Camp.
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1915.
Thur. Edna & I walked to town & back. Had buttons of my shoes set over. Bought some big red apples. Rehearsal for our show. Oh that ceiling! don't stamp.
1916.
Sat. Cleaned house & studied all A.M. Walked to town with Ed. Saw "The Penetentes" at the movies. Walked home in 30 mins., took bath & got dressed in blue gown for dinner. Cut chapel & played old populars. Hall play very tragic.
1917.
Sun. Cut choir. Had breakfast in room. Chapel, rained a little. Lecture on the Lighthouse in P.M. illustrated. John Mott spoke in eve. Very interesting. Dark music good too. Made tea etc. Read "Cinderella Man" to pass time.
1918.
Mon. Written in Acoustics. Interview with Gowboy. Finished sock in evening so Ella has to treat me to sundae. In bed by 10. Rube & I went to hear Cutey Smith talk on Training Camp.
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March 12
1915.
Fri. Attended vocational conference. Three men spoke. Played Whitlock's piano after dinner, didn't know Mrs. Whitlock was sick. Concert this eve. Long letter from Helen.
1916.
Sun. Overslept but had time to go down & meet Aunt Abbie, too late for chapel. Tour of inspection, dinner at Cary's. She brought me candy & violets too. Got mixed on supper dates. We went to Ray. & they came here.
1917.
Mon. Mama departed right after breakfast. Slept till 4:00, result of no sleep for last 2 nights. Cut chapel but had to go out to Red Cross lecture. 5 letters today.
1918.
Tues. Got Chester's letter today enclosed in Mama's. Much thrills. Went walking with Edna, nice warm day. Had ice-cream for dinner. Choir in eve.
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1915.
Fri. Attended vocational conference. Three men spoke. Played Whitlock's piano after dinner, didn't know Mrs. Whitlock was sick. Concert this eve. Long letter from Helen.
1916.
Sun. Overslept but had time to go down & meet Aunt Abbie, too late for chapel. Tour of inspection, dinner at Cary's. She brought me candy & violets too. Got mixed on supper dates. We went to Ray. & they came here.
1917.
Mon. Mama departed right after breakfast. Slept till 4:00, result of no sleep for last 2 nights. Cut chapel but had to go out to Red Cross lecture. 5 letters today.
1918.
Tues. Got Chester's letter today enclosed in Mama's. Much thrills. Went walking with Edna, nice warm day. Had ice-cream for dinner. Choir in eve.
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March 13
1915.
Sat. Studied this A.M. then all hands busy for grand show. Worked steadily all day. Show, a success. All Whitlocks came. Cleaned all up after. Tired? Well, rather ...!
1916.
Mon. Why have I been so tired all day? Sampled Shackies candy copiously. Slept part of P.M. Very warm, dressed up in white linen skirt, went to class meeting voted for daisy-chain martial. Retired early.
1917.
Tues. Still tired. 4 classes. Made penuche 6th, then went to Arlington school to play for Shackie's dancing class, went to Flag shop. After choir did Harmony & got to bed by ten.
1918.
Wed. Getting up for breakfast every morning now, influence of outside bedroom. Isn't going to be any special train home. Walked with Ruby. Typewriting lesson in eve.
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1915.
Sat. Studied this A.M. then all hands busy for grand show. Worked steadily all day. Show, a success. All Whitlocks came. Cleaned all up after. Tired? Well, rather ...!
1916.
Mon. Why have I been so tired all day? Sampled Shackies candy copiously. Slept part of P.M. Very warm, dressed up in white linen skirt, went to class meeting voted for daisy-chain martial. Retired early.
1917.
Tues. Still tired. 4 classes. Made penuche 6th, then went to Arlington school to play for Shackie's dancing class, went to Flag shop. After choir did Harmony & got to bed by ten.
1918.
Wed. Getting up for breakfast every morning now, influence of outside bedroom. Isn't going to be any special train home. Walked with Ruby. Typewriting lesson in eve.
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March 14
1915.
Sun. Prexy's father preached. Grand day. H. Burgess over to supper, sat at side table. Elizabeth cut her cake at 9:00. Stayed there until 10. Then read Daisy Miller. What a horrid ending!
1916.
Tues. Cold & damp again. Took kimono to Slash's, engaged rooms for 1918 commencement. Snowed. No chapel, read Life, danced and played piano. Got nice mail, box of doughnuts. Read Hamlet.
1917.
Wed. Woke up at just 8:00. Hurried off to 1st hour. Got sandwich in candy kitchen. Snowed today, so nothing to do but work. Took bath at 8:45, put up laundry & went to bed.
1918.
Thurs. Got box of cookies & candied grape fruit from home, hence great popularity. Cut choir to take nap. Did Spanish in eve then the bunch landed in my room & we ate & talked quite late.
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1915.
Sun. Prexy's father preached. Grand day. H. Burgess over to supper, sat at side table. Elizabeth cut her cake at 9:00. Stayed there until 10. Then read Daisy Miller. What a horrid ending!
1916.
Tues. Cold & damp again. Took kimono to Slash's, engaged rooms for 1918 commencement. Snowed. No chapel, read Life, danced and played piano. Got nice mail, box of doughnuts. Read Hamlet.
1917.
Wed. Woke up at just 8:00. Hurried off to 1st hour. Got sandwich in candy kitchen. Snowed today, so nothing to do but work. Took bath at 8:45, put up laundry & went to bed.
1918.
Thurs. Got box of cookies & candied grape fruit from home, hence great popularity. Cut choir to take nap. Did Spanish in eve then the bunch landed in my room & we ate & talked quite late.
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March 15
1915.
Mon. Mrs. Whitlock died at 3:00 o'clock. Edna, Ruby, H. Shack & myself walked as far as cider mill. Stayed to lunch with D. Bond, called on H. Sloan in North in her new room.
1916.
Wed. Awful blizzard. Worked like a dog all day except fooled around in Pete's room a little while, made tea etc. No chapel. Danced a while. Did not go to Students Meeting. Managed to get to bed by ten.
1917.
Thurs. A grand spring day. Unsuccessful class meeting this P.M. J. Turnbull elected Senior parlor chariman. No choir today, walked a while with Ella. Reviewed for music written all evening. Bed at 10:15.
1918.
Fri. Terribly windy but walked to town & back after 6th hour with Ruby & Ella who treated me to sundae as result of bet over who could finish sock first. Wrote to Chester & read in eve.
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1915.
Mon. Mrs. Whitlock died at 3:00 o'clock. Edna, Ruby, H. Shack & myself walked as far as cider mill. Stayed to lunch with D. Bond, called on H. Sloan in North in her new room.
1916.
Wed. Awful blizzard. Worked like a dog all day except fooled around in Pete's room a little while, made tea etc. No chapel. Danced a while. Did not go to Students Meeting. Managed to get to bed by ten.
1917.
Thurs. A grand spring day. Unsuccessful class meeting this P.M. J. Turnbull elected Senior parlor chariman. No choir today, walked a while with Ella. Reviewed for music written all evening. Bed at 10:15.
1918.
Fri. Terribly windy but walked to town & back after 6th hour with Ruby & Ella who treated me to sundae as result of bet over who could finish sock first. Wrote to Chester & read in eve.
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March 16
1915.
Tues. Class meeting 8th hour in studio, acted as teller. Left early to get to dinner by 5:30. Funeral at 8:00. My first attempt, didn't have the courage to look. Loads of beautiful flowers.
1916.
Thurs. Awfully cold today after the storm. Got no mail. Dancing was very strenuous. Dressed up for dinner. Visited Power House after chapel. Went down where the furnaces were. Trunk is waiting outside.
1917.
Fri. Got nice letter from Guy which cheered me up muchly. Rode down town on Rub's wheel with Ed & Rene. Rub has gone to Jonny Lott's frat dance. Made divinity to sell in eve. Then Pete & I made fudge for present consumption. Retired 10:30.
1918.
Sat. Rene announced invitation to Mrs. Platt's for dinner. Billy Vanneman surprised us by his presence & had great evening, lovely dinner, danced. Got 10:40 car. Back at 11:20, sneaked up without signing. Vassar won debate here & at Smith.
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1915.
Tues. Class meeting 8th hour in studio, acted as teller. Left early to get to dinner by 5:30. Funeral at 8:00. My first attempt, didn't have the courage to look. Loads of beautiful flowers.
1916.
Thurs. Awfully cold today after the storm. Got no mail. Dancing was very strenuous. Dressed up for dinner. Visited Power House after chapel. Went down where the furnaces were. Trunk is waiting outside.
1917.
Fri. Got nice letter from Guy which cheered me up muchly. Rode down town on Rub's wheel with Ed & Rene. Rub has gone to Jonny Lott's frat dance. Made divinity to sell in eve. Then Pete & I made fudge for present consumption. Retired 10:30.
1918.
Sat. Rene announced invitation to Mrs. Platt's for dinner. Billy Vanneman surprised us by his presence & had great evening, lovely dinner, danced. Got 10:40 car. Back at 11:20, sneaked up without signing. Vassar won debate here & at Smith.
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March 17
1915.
Wed. Pictures of our room came out dandy. Went to H. Sloane's room for peanuts & kisses, then group conference English, at 4:00. Stayed a while to hear [Twerdy's] recital.
1916.
Fri. Most uninteresting day. Got orange cake from home though. Worked in Libe all P.M. St. Patrick's party in 214 Raymond. St. Pat. himself was there. Drew pictures & wrote verses. Cheese, crackers, & cake. Retired soon after ten.
1917.
Sat. Rained cats & dogs all day. Got up for breakfast. Didn't accomplish a great deal. Wrote to Mr. Hill, hoping he'll send some more music. Cut chapel & played piano. Debate in eve. Vassar beat Wellesley for a wonder! Not awfully thrilling this year.
1918.
Sun. Arose in time for choir. Heavenly day. Walked around campus with Billy, then came pathetic farewell. Walked to Manchester with Ella & Edith S. Exchanged smock for Rube's white spats & gray ones thrown in.
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1915.
Wed. Pictures of our room came out dandy. Went to H. Sloane's room for peanuts & kisses, then group conference English, at 4:00. Stayed a while to hear [Twerdy's] recital.
1916.
Fri. Most uninteresting day. Got orange cake from home though. Worked in Libe all P.M. St. Patrick's party in 214 Raymond. St. Pat. himself was there. Drew pictures & wrote verses. Cheese, crackers, & cake. Retired soon after ten.
1917.
Sat. Rained cats & dogs all day. Got up for breakfast. Didn't accomplish a great deal. Wrote to Mr. Hill, hoping he'll send some more music. Cut chapel & played piano. Debate in eve. Vassar beat Wellesley for a wonder! Not awfully thrilling this year.
1918.
Sun. Arose in time for choir. Heavenly day. Walked around campus with Billy, then came pathetic farewell. Walked to Manchester with Ella & Edith S. Exchanged smock for Rube's white spats & gray ones thrown in.
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March 18
1915.
Thurs. Written in Latin. Miss Palmer not there. Studied for Math & History writtens tomorrow. Beautiful day, too busy to enjoy it. Fine ice-cream for dinner. Bed at 10:15.
1916.
Sat. Worked all day. Holyoke Vassar debate. They won but we won at Wellesley. Very thrilling waiting in soap palace & Cutie leading. Snowed in eve. Feast on tea & cake. Rub, Shack, Irene & Ella stayed the night.
1917.
Sun. Senior choir today so a rest for me. Got up for breakfast to work. Mr. McAfee was preacher. Dinner in Raymond. Slept some. Wrote only 1 letter. Tea in Sarah's room. Pete, Ed & I made fudge again. Came out especially good. Discussed house party in [Cal].
1918.
Mon.
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1915.
Thurs. Written in Latin. Miss Palmer not there. Studied for Math & History writtens tomorrow. Beautiful day, too busy to enjoy it. Fine ice-cream for dinner. Bed at 10:15.
1916.
Sat. Worked all day. Holyoke Vassar debate. They won but we won at Wellesley. Very thrilling waiting in soap palace & Cutie leading. Snowed in eve. Feast on tea & cake. Rub, Shack, Irene & Ella stayed the night.
1917.
Sun. Senior choir today so a rest for me. Got up for breakfast to work. Mr. McAfee was preacher. Dinner in Raymond. Slept some. Wrote only 1 letter. Tea in Sarah's room. Pete, Ed & I made fudge again. Came out especially good. Discussed house party in [Cal].
1918.
Mon.
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March 19
1915.
Fri. Math & History tests. Had to draw map of Europe. Went to Library all evening to work on my long theme. Edna & Helen came over to get me.
1916.
Sun. All got up for breakfst & worked before chapel. Stayed in Raymond for dinner. Packed just a little bit.
1917.
Mon. Ye Gods & little fishes! 3 writtens today, Ec, Psych & Ear training, enough to wear out a horse. Ed & I walked way down town to see ruins of Morgan House. Awfully cold & windy. Red Cross in eve & did Ec.
1918.
Tues.
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1915.
Fri. Math & History tests. Had to draw map of Europe. Went to Library all evening to work on my long theme. Edna & Helen came over to get me.
1916.
Sun. All got up for breakfst & worked before chapel. Stayed in Raymond for dinner. Packed just a little bit.
1917.
Mon. Ye Gods & little fishes! 3 writtens today, Ec, Psych & Ear training, enough to wear out a horse. Ed & I walked way down town to see ruins of Morgan House. Awfully cold & windy. Red Cross in eve & did Ec.
1918.
Tues.
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March 20
1915.
Sat. Went out surveying this A.M. Minor Hall Play in P.M. Irish play. Wellesley won debate, some excitement! Vassar much the better. Party in H. Sloane's room. Got home 11:15.
1916.
Mon. Got called on in Latin as I expected. It snowed as usual. Dancing exhibition, danced afterwards. I played some.
1917.
Tues. Four classes & lecture on Revolution in Russia by Miss Texter, also choir. Studied 35 min. for Harmony written tomorrow. Got mostly packed.
1918.
Wed. Letter from Horace in ans. to one I wrote Sunday. Went walking.
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1915.
Sat. Went out surveying this A.M. Minor Hall Play in P.M. Irish play. Wellesley won debate, some excitement! Vassar much the better. Party in H. Sloane's room. Got home 11:15.
1916.
Mon. Got called on in Latin as I expected. It snowed as usual. Dancing exhibition, danced afterwards. I played some.
1917.
Tues. Four classes & lecture on Revolution in Russia by Miss Texter, also choir. Studied 35 min. for Harmony written tomorrow. Got mostly packed.
1918.
Wed. Letter from Horace in ans. to one I wrote Sunday. Went walking.
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March 21
1915.
Sun. Didn't get up for breakfast. Easter music this evening, got back about 9:40, had a hurry up party, grape juice, angel cake, rest of 5 lb. box of chocolates. H. sloane & Frank didn't come.
1916.
Tues. Can't remember what happened on this day, nothing very exciting probably washed my hair in evening.
1917.
Wed. Finished packing & sent trunk off. Had nice music lesson in chapel. Played nice Mozart things. Did bank statements in short order in Libe. Sarah helped D. Bond to dinner. Pete, Ed & I fooled in eve.
1918.
Thurs. Got caught on lecture by M. Monot, distinguished diplomat spoke 2 hrs solid, got 1/2 sock done. Retired directly after.
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1915.
Sun. Didn't get up for breakfast. Easter music this evening, got back about 9:40, had a hurry up party, grape juice, angel cake, rest of 5 lb. box of chocolates. H. sloane & Frank didn't come.
1916.
Tues. Can't remember what happened on this day, nothing very exciting probably washed my hair in evening.
1917.
Wed. Finished packing & sent trunk off. Had nice music lesson in chapel. Played nice Mozart things. Did bank statements in short order in Libe. Sarah helped D. Bond to dinner. Pete, Ed & I fooled in eve.
1918.
Thurs. Got caught on lecture by M. Monot, distinguished diplomat spoke 2 hrs solid, got 1/2 sock done. Retired directly after.
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March 22
1915.
Mon. Telephoned to ticket office. No special train, rushed back to campus, bought ticket for Boston special, ran up to H. Sloane's room. Packed trunk rather than go to movies. Long walk with Rube & H.S.
1916.
Wed. Studying for Physics written etc. Sent trunk in rush after 5th hour. No chapel because of snow. Went to concert with Ruby by choir, orchestra, harp etc.
1917.
Thurs. Ed & I rode down town on wheel right after lunch, lovely day. Pete left this A.M. had bad fall but we got her to car. Dined in Raymond. Made fudge & sandwiches in eve. Got music from Mr. Hill.
1918.
Fri. After 6th, walked down with Ruby to call on Mrs. Newcome. Too warm to wear coat. Typewrote in eve, then exchanged clothes etc until a late hour, only 1 real bargain made. Cut in Span.
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1915.
Mon. Telephoned to ticket office. No special train, rushed back to campus, bought ticket for Boston special, ran up to H. Sloane's room. Packed trunk rather than go to movies. Long walk with Rube & H.S.
1916.
Wed. Studying for Physics written etc. Sent trunk in rush after 5th hour. No chapel because of snow. Went to concert with Ruby by choir, orchestra, harp etc.
1917.
Thurs. Ed & I rode down town on wheel right after lunch, lovely day. Pete left this A.M. had bad fall but we got her to car. Dined in Raymond. Made fudge & sandwiches in eve. Got music from Mr. Hill.
1918.
Fri. After 6th, walked down with Ruby to call on Mrs. Newcome. Too warm to wear coat. Typewrote in eve, then exchanged clothes etc until a late hour, only 1 real bargain made. Cut in Span.
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March 23
1915.
Tues. Snowed a little, but cleared off grand. Class meeting after lunch to decide upon Basket Ball costumes. No decision made, packed my trunk. Made appointment to try out for choir.
1916.
Thurs. Awful day. Written was fierce, but free after sixth hour! Packed suitcase, made fudge, but it was [sugery] sugary and so left it to cook again in morning.
1917.
Fri. Classes over at last & a rush for the train. Comfortable journey home, asked people to come on our party ticket back. Arrived in Boston on time, got 7:00 train to R. Taxied home, had supper, Marion came at 10:30.
1918.
Sat. Arose at 9. Terrible news of big German drive upset me so I couldn't work much. No mail. Washed hair & did Span. in P.M. Work shop play at night great.
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1915.
Tues. Snowed a little, but cleared off grand. Class meeting after lunch to decide upon Basket Ball costumes. No decision made, packed my trunk. Made appointment to try out for choir.
1916.
Thurs. Awful day. Written was fierce, but free after sixth hour! Packed suitcase, made fudge, but it was [sugery] sugary and so left it to cook again in morning.
1917.
Fri. Classes over at last & a rush for the train. Comfortable journey home, asked people to come on our party ticket back. Arrived in Boston on time, got 7:00 train to R. Taxied home, had supper, Marion came at 10:30.
1918.
Sat. Arose at 9. Terrible news of big German drive upset me so I couldn't work much. No mail. Washed hair & did Span. in P.M. Work shop play at night great.
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March 24
1915.
Wed. Telephoned for expressman to take my trunk but he didn't come. Ran around to the Dean, Miss Palmer, & Miss Reed to get out of Friday's class. Ran oll over campus to get someone to take my party ticket.
1916.
Fri. Did the thousand things which precede vacation. Rode down to station with Rene, got seat on train & met Edna. Didn't do much on train. Got home about 7:45, taxi, lots of snow.
1917.
Sat. Ed & I went to see "A Tailor Made Man", awfully good. Went to Bailey's. Came home with bunch, including Pete & Eliz. Hanscom. Party in eve. Guy, George, Harold & Red came. Played games, had ice-cream. They stayed till 12 o'clock. Tired? Yes indeed!
1918.
Sun. Choir rehearsals morning P.M. & concert in eve. Made fudge. Mrs. Vanneman & Dorothy came to concert. Didn't stay a bit. Went to bed about 10:30.
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1915.
Wed. Telephoned for expressman to take my trunk but he didn't come. Ran around to the Dean, Miss Palmer, & Miss Reed to get out of Friday's class. Ran oll over campus to get someone to take my party ticket.
1916.
Fri. Did the thousand things which precede vacation. Rode down to station with Rene, got seat on train & met Edna. Didn't do much on train. Got home about 7:45, taxi, lots of snow.
1917.
Sat. Ed & I went to see "A Tailor Made Man", awfully good. Went to Bailey's. Came home with bunch, including Pete & Eliz. Hanscom. Party in eve. Guy, George, Harold & Red came. Played games, had ice-cream. They stayed till 12 o'clock. Tired? Yes indeed!
1918.
Sun. Choir rehearsals morning P.M. & concert in eve. Made fudge. Mrs. Vanneman & Dorothy came to concert. Didn't stay a bit. Went to bed about 10:30.
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March 25
1915.
Thurs. Sold my ticket to Helen Kennidy, stayed to lunch in North with her room mate. Took a short bicycle ride with Rube. The bunch came over this eve & we made two kinds of candy, serenaded Juniors.
1916.
Sat. Fierce walking, slush two ft. deep. Walked over to meet Marion & Eliz. Hanscom. Also sat up until 1:00 A.M. to meet Chris & Lucy who went to theatre.
1917.
Sun. None of us moved to attend divine worship. Slept very late. Went over to train with Pete. George "spent the evening". Made arrangements for theatre party Tues.
1918.
Mon. Fine weather for over a week. Spanish written, interview with Gowboy. Packed trunk, walked nearly down town with Shack. Got brownies from Sloanie. Caught mouse. Finished socks, sat up quite late.
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1915.
Thurs. Sold my ticket to Helen Kennidy, stayed to lunch in North with her room mate. Took a short bicycle ride with Rube. The bunch came over this eve & we made two kinds of candy, serenaded Juniors.
1916.
Sat. Fierce walking, slush two ft. deep. Walked over to meet Marion & Eliz. Hanscom. Also sat up until 1:00 A.M. to meet Chris & Lucy who went to theatre.
1917.
Sun. None of us moved to attend divine worship. Slept very late. Went over to train with Pete. George "spent the evening". Made arrangements for theatre party Tues.
1918.
Mon. Fine weather for over a week. Spanish written, interview with Gowboy. Packed trunk, walked nearly down town with Shack. Got brownies from Sloanie. Caught mouse. Finished socks, sat up quite late.
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March 26
1915.
Woke up at 5:15, arose at 7:00, left Po'keepsie at 9:15, arrived in Boston at 6:00. Mama met me at So. station. Found my trunk at home. Pretty well tired out after the journey, awfully windy today.
1916.
Sun. Such excitement! Henry, Mr. Horne, James Wilkins & two friends spent P.M. Lots of fun, & food for town gossip. Eliz. had to leave in P.M. Went to Methodist church. Mr. Hurd a scream.
1917.
Mon. Ed & I went shopping. Had white silk poplin for skirt & pink georgette crepe sent out. Lunched with Marion at Shepards Law "Joan the Woman", trilling! Got letter from Hill, expect a phone call from his friend.
1918.
Tues. Got trunk off.
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1915.
Woke up at 5:15, arose at 7:00, left Po'keepsie at 9:15, arrived in Boston at 6:00. Mama met me at So. station. Found my trunk at home. Pretty well tired out after the journey, awfully windy today.
1916.
Sun. Such excitement! Henry, Mr. Horne, James Wilkins & two friends spent P.M. Lots of fun, & food for town gossip. Eliz. had to leave in P.M. Went to Methodist church. Mr. Hurd a scream.
1917.
Mon. Ed & I went shopping. Had white silk poplin for skirt & pink georgette crepe sent out. Lunched with Marion at Shepards Law "Joan the Woman", trilling! Got letter from Hill, expect a phone call from his friend.
1918.
Tues. Got trunk off.
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March 27
1915.
Sat. Got up about 9:30, finished my dress, left for Eliot on 12:17. Met Warren & George in Dover. [Practised] practiced a while in Grange Hall. Dance began at 7:30. About 30 couples, grand music, swell time.
1916.
Mon. Climbed Munker Hill, shopped, lunched with Mr. Horne in Filene's, he took us thru State house, took pictures, went to Keith's. Stayed in this eve, pretty tired, fine weather but bad walking.
1917.
Tues. Beautiful rain! The goods came this noon so I cut out my skirt. Mama went to Boston. Took 7:15 train to B. Went to Keith's to see Gertrude Hoffman. Ice-cream after. George yawned all way home. Taxi took us home.
1918.
Wed. Finished Psych. of Beauty topic tonight. Class meeting to choose Baccalaureate Hymn.
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1915.
Sat. Got up about 9:30, finished my dress, left for Eliot on 12:17. Met Warren & George in Dover. [Practised] practiced a while in Grange Hall. Dance began at 7:30. About 30 couples, grand music, swell time.
1916.
Mon. Climbed Munker Hill, shopped, lunched with Mr. Horne in Filene's, he took us thru State house, took pictures, went to Keith's. Stayed in this eve, pretty tired, fine weather but bad walking.
1917.
Tues. Beautiful rain! The goods came this noon so I cut out my skirt. Mama went to Boston. Took 7:15 train to B. Went to Keith's to see Gertrude Hoffman. Ice-cream after. George yawned all way home. Taxi took us home.
1918.
Wed. Finished Psych. of Beauty topic tonight. Class meeting to choose Baccalaureate Hymn.
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March 28
1915.
Sun. Girls went to church while men went in auto. Grand ride to York with Doc, Kelley, & Norris, Rite, Chris, & I, myself on front seat. Sped all the way. Went up to Willes until supper, & afterwards Geo. & War. left on 6:20 car.
1916.
Tues. Called up all the girls to come down in P.M. Edith, Hilda, Margaret, Beatrice & Kershaw came. Went to movies in eve. Saw "Barbara [Frenchie]", sad ending.
1917.
Wed. Stayed at home today. Finished my skirt, cut out waist. Made some brownies. Went up town in P.M. Bought some chocolate creams. Dined at Radcliffe, just barely got 8:30 train home. Wrote to Guy, awfully tired.
1918.
Thurs.
19
1915.
Sun. Girls went to church while men went in auto. Grand ride to York with Doc, Kelley, & Norris, Rite, Chris, & I, myself on front seat. Sped all the way. Went up to Willes until supper, & afterwards Geo. & War. left on 6:20 car.
1916.
Tues. Called up all the girls to come down in P.M. Edith, Hilda, Margaret, Beatrice & Kershaw came. Went to movies in eve. Saw "Barbara [Frenchie]", sad ending.
1917.
Wed. Stayed at home today. Finished my skirt, cut out waist. Made some brownies. Went up town in P.M. Bought some chocolate creams. Dined at Radcliffe, just barely got 8:30 train home. Wrote to Guy, awfully tired.
1918.
Thurs.
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March 29
1915.
Mon. Heard Doc & Kelley leaving at 6:30. Visited school all A.M. Albert Staples had [...] sent from the room. Steve, Staples & A. Dixon called at recess. Mr. Garland & Eliz. saw Chris & I off on 4:20 car. Weeping & quashing of teeth.
1916.
Wed. Went thru Public Library & Art Museum. Had lunch in Shepherd's. Saw "Grumpy" in P.M. Liked it a lot! Got ice cream at Bailey's. Chris went to Hingham & was late home.
1917.
Thurs. Got up fairly early & got busy. Mama making Marion's new suit so I did housework, meals etc. Called on Mrs. Giblin. George calls up every day, also Red did today about Sat.
1918.
Fri. By taking taxi made 10:38 train to Albany & got in Boston at 6. Chris met me. Knit nearly whole sock en route. Trains all on time.
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1915.
Mon. Heard Doc & Kelley leaving at 6:30. Visited school all A.M. Albert Staples had [...] sent from the room. Steve, Staples & A. Dixon called at recess. Mr. Garland & Eliz. saw Chris & I off on 4:20 car. Weeping & quashing of teeth.
1916.
Wed. Went thru Public Library & Art Museum. Had lunch in Shepherd's. Saw "Grumpy" in P.M. Liked it a lot! Got ice cream at Bailey's. Chris went to Hingham & was late home.
1917.
Thurs. Got up fairly early & got busy. Mama making Marion's new suit so I did housework, meals etc. Called on Mrs. Giblin. George calls up every day, also Red did today about Sat.
1918.
Fri. By taking taxi made 10:38 train to Albany & got in Boston at 6. Chris met me. Knit nearly whole sock en route. Trains all on time.
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March 30
1915.
Tues. Got up about 10:15. Terribly windy out, stayed home all P.M. Went to movies with Chris in the evening. Walked up with Warren & Helen. Mama in North Berwick.
1916.
Thurs. Went up to Marion Parks after visiting dentist with Edna. Called on Mrs. Parks too. Marion dined at College Club in Boston. Walking improved daily, very warm.
1917.
Fri. Awfully cold & windy so gave up our Wellesley trip, phoned to Chris not to meet us. Chris brought Grace Donahue out. No party ticket money showed up. Went up to get evening mail wore G's fur coat. M. Pecott spent evening.
1918.
Sat. Up early, went to Boston with Mama. Saw "Man Who Came Home" in P.M. Dined at Scotch Cafe with Marion. Met Polly & Lois at Tourraine wrote letters there. Saw "Hamilton" with George Arliss. Home at 12:30.
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1915.
Tues. Got up about 10:15. Terribly windy out, stayed home all P.M. Went to movies with Chris in the evening. Walked up with Warren & Helen. Mama in North Berwick.
1916.
Thurs. Went up to Marion Parks after visiting dentist with Edna. Called on Mrs. Parks too. Marion dined at College Club in Boston. Walking improved daily, very warm.
1917.
Fri. Awfully cold & windy so gave up our Wellesley trip, phoned to Chris not to meet us. Chris brought Grace Donahue out. No party ticket money showed up. Went up to get evening mail wore G's fur coat. M. Pecott spent evening.
1918.
Sat. Up early, went to Boston with Mama. Saw "Man Who Came Home" in P.M. Dined at Scotch Cafe with Marion. Met Polly & Lois at Tourraine wrote letters there. Saw "Hamilton" with George Arliss. Home at 12:30.
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March 31
1915.
Wed. Mama came at 11:00. Went to Lowell to see Marion & baby. Mama made my new top-coat. Got back from L. at 6:30, took 7:15 car for Wakefield to attend Helen's show.
1916.
Fri. Looked around in stores. Lunched at Duponts! Went out to Harvard. Helen showed us all around. Left there early. Went to Boston theatre, vaudeville. Simply all in.
1917.
Sat. Bell & Peace Co., business failure! Sent back checks to 6 people, needed 10. Dashed off in hurry to see "The Masquerader". Marion left today. Went to Bailey's. Red & George took us to movies in Wakefield, ice-cream & hot dogs.
1918.
Sun. Slept late. Lois & Polly Stewart spent P.M. & had supper, also Helen K. Knit a lot, stayed in house all day. Wrote a reproachful letter to Earl.
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1915.
Wed. Mama came at 11:00. Went to Lowell to see Marion & baby. Mama made my new top-coat. Got back from L. at 6:30, took 7:15 car for Wakefield to attend Helen's show.
1916.
Fri. Looked around in stores. Lunched at Duponts! Went out to Harvard. Helen showed us all around. Left there early. Went to Boston theatre, vaudeville. Simply all in.
1917.
Sat. Bell & Peace Co., business failure! Sent back checks to 6 people, needed 10. Dashed off in hurry to see "The Masquerader". Marion left today. Went to Bailey's. Red & George took us to movies in Wakefield, ice-cream & hot dogs.
1918.
Sun. Slept late. Lois & Polly Stewart spent P.M. & had supper, also Helen K. Knit a lot, stayed in house all day. Wrote a reproachful letter to Earl.
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April 1
1915.
Thurs. April fool!! Got up at 7:30, some mistake. Mama & Chris went to Boston. Washed my hair, Cat came about 3, and stayed to supper. Helen came up in eve. for a while.
1916.
Sat. Stayed home. Made brownies for eve. Henry & Horne came out for supper. Some dance, victrola etc. Pete & I met Grover & Mr. Redfield. Danced until twelve. Warren, George & Grey there.
1917.
Sun. Likewise did not go to church. I got up at 10:30, Ed at 11:30. Finished beading waist. Dad Barrett took us for long auto ride, grand out, 25 miles. George spent eve, fooled us with empty box of candy, then produced real one.
1918.
Mon. Dr. Grand, fool, didn't show up after. I got up early to keep appointment so went to Beverly with Marion. Hot day.
1915.
Thurs. April fool!! Got up at 7:30, some mistake. Mama & Chris went to Boston. Washed my hair, Cat came about 3, and stayed to supper. Helen came up in eve. for a while.
1916.
Sat. Stayed home. Made brownies for eve. Henry & Horne came out for supper. Some dance, victrola etc. Pete & I met Grover & Mr. Redfield. Danced until twelve. Warren, George & Grey there.
1917.
Sun. Likewise did not go to church. I got up at 10:30, Ed at 11:30. Finished beading waist. Dad Barrett took us for long auto ride, grand out, 25 miles. George spent eve, fooled us with empty box of candy, then produced real one.
1918.
Mon. Dr. Grand, fool, didn't show up after. I got up early to keep appointment so went to Beverly with Marion. Hot day.
